Gonzo Film Reviews

Gonzo Reviews covers major developments in the American film industry, video game industry, and American culture with a unique spin: positivity and artistic appreciation. Buy the ticket, take the (wild) ride!

The Ministry of Nazi Elimination

Guy Ritchie fails to disappoint—so what gives at the box office? I review his take on the true story of Winston Churchill’s secret maverick group of spies who helped pave the way for American support to reach British shores Featuring So-Crates, my AI doppelgänger in an experiment for Riverside.fm

08-06
10:01

The Sean Bw Parker Interview

Recently, Gonzo Film Reviews sat down with Sean Bw Parker, author of The Stammering Enigma. This is the full conversation, enjoy!

04-27
01:13:40

Dune 2 Review

After a slight delay, Dune 2 hit theaters this March. Is it an improvement on the first? What is “desert power?” How much spice does it take to get a sandworm high?

04-24
16:52

Bob Marley: War and Peace

Bob Marley: One Love hits American cinemas, alone on an island of treasure amidst a sea of mediocrity thus far in 2024. Socrates breaks down how special and timely this message of peace is today

03-18
24:23

D&D is 50! Baldur’s Gate 3 Review

D&D is turning 50 this year—how is Wizards of the Coast celebrating? And how did Baldur’s Gate 3 hold up? Find out here!

03-18
29:22

Godzilla Minus Argylle: ISS

Godzilla Minus One proved $15M can go a long way and Hollywood math is built on a house of cards and money laundering! But what of Argylle, ISS, The Underdoggs, Apple, and the entire fate of the film industry in 2024? I shared some random thoughts I've been having in this one. Look out for some deep dives into Dune: Part Two and other blockbuster releases in 2024.

02-11
23:32

Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder Review

Socrates breaks down the weird and wonderful second turn of Doctor Who’s 60th birthday celebration. It’s all heading for The Giggle December 9 on Disney+

12-10
29:16

Josephine and the Technicolor Cuck (2023)

Socrates reviews the historical epic Napoleon. Does Ridley Scott provide a Kubrickian classic, or does the crown weigh too heavy upon his head?

12-04
35:03

Five Nights at Freddy’s

What the hell is even this? The furries have taken over!

11-04
28:10

Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese delivers a monumental 3.5 hour adaptation of the David Grann historical book, and Socrates explores whether the adaptation was a success—not just at the box office.

10-28
29:01

Barbenheimer

The ultimate review of Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX and Barbie

09-11
01:02:46

Revisiting Raiders

Socrates dives into Raiders of the Lost Ark in celebration and trepidation of the upcoming fifth installment coming June 30

07-10
18:17

Flash Flop

The Flash absolutely bombed at the box office after decades of development. What does this say about DC Films and James Gunn’s leadership so far? Socrates investigates!

06-19
44:31

Gonzo Film Reviews is Afraid

Check out the official GFR review of the mind bending Beau is Afraid here, and be sure to like and follow the podcast!

05-10
40:05

Super Mario Wick 4

Was the Mario movie worth the hate, or the hype? How did John Wick stack up vs the trilogy, and what spin-offs will we see? Is Harry Potter really getting rebooted? Answers in this episode!

04-15
01:16:42

Hogwarts: A Legacy in Review

Socrates investigates Hogwarts Legacy with special returning guest Alex from Podcast Now. How did Portkey Games hold up? How did the “boycotts” fare? All that and so much more…

03-09
02:12:08

Puss in Boots, Oscar Idiocy, Babylon!

Gonzo Film Reviews kicks off another full season here! Puss in Boots and Babylon along with a blast from the past, an Oscar rant!

02-10
45:37

DC Film Slate Unveiled

James Gunn posted a video to social media confirming all of his choices for the next 8-10 years of DC Comics projects in film and TV. Does it live up to the hype? Socrates investigates…

01-31
29:50

Justice for Johnny Depp, At World’s End, and POTC!

Socrates welcomes special guest Alex from Podcast Now for an in depth discussion of the 15th anniversary of At World’s End, Justice for Johnny Depp, and the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean films

04-23
01:35:20

The Menu: New Twitter, Indiana Jones 5, and more!

Socrates examines the new Twitterverse and digs into The Menu, Kathleen Kennedy’s path of destruction, and more!

11-22
01:01:57

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