Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park remains one of the most influential blockbusters ever made, blending groundbreaking visual effects with suspense, wonder, and unforgettable moments. Decades later, the question isn’t just how it looks—but why it still works.

In this R Rating movie review, I break down Jurassic Park (1993) with an honest look at its storytelling, pacing, practical effects, and use of CGI that still puts modern films to shame. We’ll talk about Spielberg’s direction, John Williams’ iconic score, the film’s themes of control versus chaos, and how Jurassic Park balances awe and terror better than almost any blockbuster.

Is Jurassic Park the perfect summer movie? And why has no sequel ever truly matched its magic?

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• (00:00:00) - Will Smith On The Jurassic Park Movie
• (00:00:47) - Dinosaur Movie Review... 100
• (00:02:20) - Brian Farrell on Putting 100 Stars on His Films
• (00:03:38) - The Dark Knight
• (00:04:24) - The Lysine Effect In Jurassic Park 2
• (00:07:06) - Dinosaurs Movie Review
• (00:09:33) - John Hammond In The Good Dinosaur
• (00:13:22) - T. Rex Peddock Explained
• (00:17:22) - T. Rex: A Perfect Score?
• (00:20:21) - Dinosaurs Movie Review
• (00:23:49) - John Hammond's Decision To Open Dinosaur Park
• (00:26:33) - The Making Of The Jurassic Park Movie
• (00:29:01) - Dr. Grant in The Book of Life
• (00:31:06) - The Problem With Miscloned Dinosaurs
• (00:32:12) - Dinosaur Theme Park
• (00:36:26) - The Film Review
• (00:38:15) - Jurassic Park Review
• (00:41:38) - The Dinosaur Movie Review
• (00:42:48) - Jeff Goldblum on 'The Theory'
• (00:47:26) - "I liked his character"
• (00:47:50) - Janet Jackson on Jurassic Park 2
• (00:51:54) - Dr. Grant and Ellie in The Dark Age
• (00:54:18) - The Science Guys
• (00:55:53) - The Film Review
• (00:56:14) - Dinosaurs
• (00:58:05) - Will Smith on 'The Dark Knight'
• (00:58:57) - The Best Dinosaur Movie Ever
• (01:04:35) - Jurassic Park 2 Comment
• (01:06:23) - Jurassic Park

George Miller returns to the wasteland with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a brutal, kinetic prequel that tells the origin of one of modern cinema’s most iconic characters. Trading Max for Furiosa, this film dives deep into survival, power, and vengeance—but does it live up to the insanity of Mad Max: Fury Road?

In this R Rating movie review, I break down Furiosa with an honest look at its storytelling, action design, world-building, and performances. We’ll talk about Anya Taylor-Joy stepping into the role of Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth’s villainous turn, George Miller’s visual language, and how this film expands the Mad Max universe while standing on its own.

Is Furiosa a worthy companion piece to Fury Road—or an unnecessary deep dive into backstory? Let’s talk about it.

If you’re a fan of Mad Max movies, post-apocalyptic action, or director-driven blockbuster filmmaking, this one’s for you.

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• (00:00:01) - Will: Mad Max was the very first episode we ever did on rating
• (00:02:55) - Two and A Half
• (00:04:17) - Furiosa Movie Review
• (00:10:08) - Mad Max: From Music to Film
• (00:11:15) - Tom Hardy on Mad Max: The Dark Knight
• (00:16:14) - Dementia in 'The Walking Dead'
• (00:17:21) - Chris Hemsworth in
• (00:20:59) - Mad Max: The End Explained
• (00:26:31) - Mad Max: The Fall of the Tank
• (00:28:56) - The Other Things I Think I Learned From 'The Descent'
• (00:30:28) - George Miller on Mad Max: The Wasteland Sequel
• (00:32:41) - Mad Max: Escape From The Dark
• (00:35:26) - Black Box Review
• (00:39:43) - Fury Road: Ending Explained
• (00:43:56) - Fury Road Ending Explained
• (00:48:48) - "Can I Go First?"
• (00:49:10) - Mad Max: Fury Road
• (00:51:22) - Mad Max: Into
• (00:52:44) - Revenge Movie Review
• (00:54:21) - The Good Guy
• (00:54:46) - Mad Max vs The Predator
• (00:57:56) - Mad Max: Furiosa Review

Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch are two wildly different takes on the same idea—one a dark Christmas horror-comedy, the other a full-blown cartoon satire. Together, they form one of the strangest and most fascinating duologies in movie history.

In this R Rating movie review, I break down Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), comparing tone, humor, chaos, and intent. We’ll talk about Joe Dante’s direction, the blend of horror and comedy, practical creature effects, studio satire, and how Gremlins 2 deliberately dismantles everything the first film built.

Is Gremlins still a perfect subversive Christmas classic? And is Gremlins 2 a misunderstood masterpiece—or complete insanity?

If you’re a fan of 80s movies, horror comedies, or movie reviews that celebrate weird, ambitious filmmaking, this one’s for you.

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• (00:00:00) - Gremlins: From Start to Finish
• (00:00:50) - Gremlins 2 and 3 Review
• (00:02:10) - Will Will Explain The Twilight Zone Connection To Gremlins
• (00:05:33) - Steve Spielberg on The Dark Knight
• (00:06:48) - Gremlins 2 Gets Rated PG-13
• (00:09:25) - Gremlins 2: Scary vs. 1
• (00:13:55) - The Gremlins: The Sequel
• (00:15:08) - The Gremlins 2: Starting To Fail
• (00:19:00) - The Inventor's Dad
• (00:22:23) - Inventing A Dog For His Son
• (00:26:14) - Is "Christmas Movie" A Christmas Movie?
• (00:27:07) - Is Gremlins 2 A Christmas Movie?
• (00:29:27) - Mogwe Is A Christmas Movie
• (00:32:06) - The Gremlins Movie Review
• (00:35:45) - Main Character Duped By Devious Mogwai In Grem
• (00:36:42) - Howie Mandel In The Gremlins Of The Mogw
• (00:38:12) - The Canadian in Gremlins 2
• (00:39:54) - Gremlins 2: The Metamorphosis
• (00:43:16) - milo on The Moggwai 2
• (00:48:09) - "Oh, That's Too Funny!"
• (00:48:27) - Gremlins 2: Sound Effects
• (00:50:33) - The Alien: From Christmas To Birth
• (00:51:43) - John Glover in The Good Guy
• (00:53:31) - Gremlins 2 Movie Review
• (00:57:05) - Gremlins: The Movie Review
• (00:59:50) - Gremlins 2 Movie Review
• (01:01:48) - Gremlins 2 Review
• (01:07:24) - Overall Score
• (01:08:47) - Gremlins 1 & 2 Review

Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York are Christmas classics that defined a generation. From Kevin McCallister’s legendary traps to the Wet Bandits’ cartoon-level pain, these films became holiday staples—but do they still hold up as movies, not just nostalgia?

In this R Rating movie review, I break down both Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2 (1992), comparing their stories, comedy, emotional beats, and escalating chaos. We’ll talk about Macaulay Culkin’s iconic performance, John Hughes’ heartfelt storytelling, the evolution of the traps, and whether the sequel improves on the original or simply repeats it on a bigger scale.

Is Home Alone still the ultimate Christmas movie? And does Home Alone 2 justify its existence—or is it just a remix with a bigger budget?

If you love Christmas movies, 90s films, or honest movie reviews that separate nostalgia from quality, this one’s for you.

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• (00:00:00) - Home Alone 2
• (00:00:45) - Brian, Will On The Home Alone Movies
• (00:02:13) - Brian Farrell on the Home Alone Franchise
• (00:03:40) - Home Alone 2 And 3 Are Christmas Classics
• (00:06:07) - Macaulay Culkin in 'The Good Guy'
• (00:09:24) - Macaulay Culkin on '
• (00:10:53) - Macaulay Culkin on Home Alone 2
• (00:12:24) - Macaulay Culkin in
• (00:14:27) - 2021: The Family In The Movie
• (00:19:38) - The Lego Taco Boy
• (00:21:48) - Alien 2: A Sequel Review
• (00:24:08) - Daniel Stern's Physical Comedy in
• (00:27:54) - Catherine O' Hara and John Candy
• (00:30:26) - John Williams' Music in 'The Phantom'
• (00:31:41) - The Sound Design In Home Alone 2
• (00:36:37) - The Kevin vs. His Family Sequel
• (00:41:23) - Home Alone 2 vs. Christmas
• (00:43:15) - Home Alone 2
• (00:45:15) - Home Alone 2 REVIEW
• (00:48:41) - Home Alone 2 Review
• (00:50:40) - Brian on Home Alone vs Aliens
• (00:52:08) - Home Alone 3-review

The Alien franchise returns with Alien: Romulus, a film that blends old-school sci-fi horror with modern survival thrills. But does it truly recapture the terror and atmosphere that made Alien and Aliens legendary—or is it just another legacy sequel riding nostalgia?

In this R Rating podcast, we dive deep into Alien: Romulus, breaking down its story, characters, horror elements, visual style, and connection to the larger Alien universe. We discuss whether the film successfully balances horror and action, how it compares to previous entries in the franchise, and what it means for the future of Alien.

From practical effects and creature design to thematic callbacks and fresh ideas, this episode explores everything that makes Alien: Romulus one of the most talked-about sci-fi horror films in recent years.

If you’re a fan of Alien movies, sci-fi horror, movie podcasts, or in-depth film discussions, this episode is for you.

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• (00:00:00) - The Heist on Romulus 2024
• (00:00:31) - Alien 3: Why Didn't They Just Get On The Ship?
• (00:06:01) - The Sound of 'Star Trek': Review
• (00:06:44) - Alien: The Return To The World
• (00:11:30) - Alien 3: Bringing Ash Back To Life
• (00:15:47) - Alien: The Return of Ash
• (00:16:59) - Face Huggers in The Alien Movie
• (00:20:28) - The Resurrection vs Prometheus
• (00:23:19) - Star Wars: The Birth of the Alien
• (00:27:26) - Alien: Covenant Ending Explained
• (00:28:50) - Tyler on The Alien Movie
• (00:32:37) - Alien: The Next Generation
• (00:35:59) - Andy on the Acid Bath
• (00:37:18) - How To Use a Smart Gun
• (00:38:41) - Alien Blood vs. Gravity
• (00:42:59) - Alien: The Reboot Review
• (00:44:41) - How To Shoot An Alien
• (00:46:35) - Will Will Be Negative About 'Horror'
• (00:47:08) - Alien: Covenant Review
• (00:53:11) - The Alien Mother's Transformation In Alien 3
• (00:56:57) - Ripley 2.0: The Science of Human Life
• (00:58:09) - Do You Think Human Life Can Actually Live On A Planet Without Sun
• (00:59:29) - Do You Think The Planet Is Real?
• (01:00:49) - How To Ruin An Alien Baby's Life
• (01:03:11) - Alien: Resurrection Review
• (01:05:50) - The Predator: A Review
• (01:10:07) - Alien: The Return to the Franchise Review
• (01:11:55) - "Alien: The Movie Review"
• (01:12:46) - Romulus Movie Review
• (01:15:00) - David Gets A 76 Out of 100
• (01:19:10) - vs. The Godfather: Evil Dead vs. Predator
• (01:23:11) - How I Rate Romulus
• (01:25:23) - Alien: Rating / Mad Max 2

In this episode, we descend into the nightmare of Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant (2017) — a brutal, unsettling sequel that bridges Prometheus and the original Alien, while pushing the franchise into darker philosophical territory.

We break down the film’s savage return to horror, the evolution of David as one of the most disturbing androids in sci-fi history, and how Covenant doubles down on themes of creation, control, and extinction. Is this the missing link the Alien saga needed, or a step too far away from what made the franchise iconic?

From the terrifying Neomorphs to the controversial lore decisions, we unpack what Alien: Covenant gets right, what divided fans, and how it reframes the entire Alien timeline.

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• (00:00:00) - Alien Covenant Review
• (00:00:31) - Favorite Part of The Android Movie
• (00:02:27) - David vs Walter in The Dark Knight
• (00:08:17) - David Feuerstein on Prometheus
• (00:10:14) - Alien: Covenant Review
• (00:14:57) - David Didn't Create Aliens
• (00:20:32) - I Think That David Created The Xenomorphs
• (00:26:22) - Adam Levine on Alien: Covenant
• (00:27:31) - John Oliver on Alien
• (00:30:37) - Adam Levine on The Dark Planet
• (00:34:51) - The Death Scene In '
• (00:38:39) - Alien: The Next Step
• (00:42:52) - Prometheus Ending Spoilers
• (00:45:00) - A Taste of the Garden
• (00:45:15) - Alien 3 Review
• (00:48:50) - I Want to Know How David Created the Xenomorph in Alien:
• (00:52:26) - David In Alien: The Movie Review
• (00:55:18) - Xenomorph Movie Review
• (00:58:06) - David releases a virus onto the Engineers in Prometheus
• (01:02:58) - The Engineers Are Human
• (01:05:35) - How To Rate The Alien Movie
• (01:07:12) - Alien: The Return to Prometheus
• (01:08:00) - it's review
• (01:09:34) - The Worst Alien Movie Ever Made
• (01:11:36) - The Bad Choices of '
• (01:12:19) - Alien: The Prequel Review
• (01:14:39) - Alien: Covenant Review
• (01:17:25) - Oh, The Dark Knight
• (01:18:14) - This Movie Is Terrible
• (01:20:23) - Alien: Romulus Review
• (01:21:06) - Rating Alien: Covenant

In this episode, we dive headfirst into Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (2012) — the bold, divisive prequel to the Alien franchise that asks some massive questions about creation, humanity, and our place in the universe.

We break down the film’s themes, the mysterious Engineers, Michael Fassbender’s unforgettable performance as David, and why Prometheus continues to spark heated debates among sci-fi and horror fans years later. Is it an underrated sci-fi masterpiece, or a frustrating misfire that asks better questions than it answers?

From jaw-dropping visuals to baffling character decisions, we explore what Prometheus gets right, where it stumbles, and how it reshaped the future of the Alien universe.

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• (00:00:00) - Will Smith on Alien: Covenant
• (00:03:44) - "This Is A Hot Mess"
• (00:04:49) - The Alien Attack In The Dark
• (00:06:52) - David in Alien: Covenant
• (00:11:24) - Charlize Theron on 'The Dark Knight'
• (00:13:19) - Good Characters in The Dark
• (00:15:15) - "The Good Guy" Review
• (00:16:36) - The Bad Choices In '
• (00:17:29) - "Oh, They're All Pretty!"
• (00:18:22) - Europa on The Alien Prequel
• (00:22:28) - The Look of '
• (00:23:27) - Alien 3 Special Effects
• (00:24:51) - Guy Pierce in Young Guy
• (00:29:00) - The Xenomorph Removal Scene
• (00:33:50) - "The Good Guy" Review
• (00:34:09) - Drunk in the Lab
• (00:36:07) - Have Humanity Come in Contact With Other Aliens?
• (00:39:13) - Xenomorph Movie Review
• (00:40:53) - The Black Goo Explained
• (00:44:10) - The Escape From Earth Ending Explained
• (00:47:45) - The Goo Reactivates In The First Movie
• (00:51:15) - "The Goo Is A Branch of Technology"
• (00:56:22) - Will thinks Jesus Is An Alien In The Christmas Story
• (00:58:37) - 3 Atheists: The Matrix Has Religious Undertones
• (01:04:06) - Proposal Review
• (01:06:29) - The Alien Warships
• (01:08:13) - Is This Movie Better If It's Not Connected To The Alien
• (01:12:53) - Adam Levine on Alien: Covenant
• (01:13:41) - Alien: The Franchise's Standalone Movie
• (01:14:40) - Should We Lead This With a Ratings?
• (01:15:15) - Director of Alien: The Return
• (01:16:31) - Alien: Into the Dark Review
• (01:18:26) - Prometheus Gets A 68
• (01:19:53) - The Good Guy Review
• (01:21:43) - The Plot of Alien: Resurrection
• (01:22:18) - Alien: Final Score
• (01:23:17) - Alien Covenant REVIEW + Rating
• (01:23:54) - Alien Score Debate
• (01:29:37) - Alien Movie Rating Board
• (01:32:08) - Ranking Prometheus

In this episode of R Rating, we’re diving into Alien Resurrection — the fourth film in the legendary Alien franchise, and easily the weirdest, wildest, and most divisive entry of them all.

We break down everything from Ripley’s controversial clone storyline, to the bio-engineered Xenomorphs, to the film’s tonal shift under director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Whether you love this movie, hate it, or just enjoy watching the franchise get progressively weirder, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes details, story analysis, and all the chaotic sci-fi energy Alien Resurrection is known for.

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• (00:00:00) - Ripley 2: The End of the Aliens
• (00:00:51) - The Alien Resurrection... Part 2
• (00:03:24) - Will Smith: Alien 3 Review
• (00:04:19) - Alien: Don't Take Yourself Seriously
• (00:08:56) - The Ellen Ripley Movie
• (00:09:24) - Alien: Into the Dark
• (00:11:01) - Alien: The Return To Hell
• (00:13:17) - Is The Alien Franchise a Monster Movie Franchise?
• (00:15:44) - Alien 2 vs. The Movie
• (00:19:59) - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Should CGI People Swim In The Water
• (00:20:52) - Brian on The Making of The Dark Knight
• (00:21:49) - The Ellen Ripley Line In Alien 3
• (00:22:56) - Adam Levine on Alien Resurrection
• (00:24:41) - Alien: The Return To Hell
• (00:25:30) - Ellen Ripley In The Alien Resurrection 3
• (00:28:20) - The Last Jedi Review
• (00:28:49) - Ellen Ripley in Alien 3
• (00:30:24) - Alien: The Next Step
• (00:33:39) - Joss Whedon on Alien 3
• (00:34:51) - Alien: The Video Game Interview
• (00:36:24) - Alien: Spitting Acid
• (00:39:32) - Alien Baby In The Upside
• (00:42:46) - Alien 3: A Darker Movie
• (00:47:35) - Is The Earth Still In the Dark?
• (00:49:02) - Alien Earth: The Hulu Drama
• (00:51:42) - Alien Resurrection: Android Drama
• (00:54:22) - "The Last Jedi" Review
• (00:56:13) - The Stupid Aliens
• (00:59:20) - Alien 3rd Grade
• (01:02:36) - Whedon: The Dark Planet
• (01:05:03) - Alien: Into the Dark
• (01:07:07) - Alien 3: Review
• (01:09:58) - Overall Rating for The Alien Franchise
• (01:11:42) - Alien Resurrect