Burnt or Buttered: Movie Reviews

28 Years Later Review – Visionary Horror or Overhyped Disaster? | Burnt or Buttered

Danny Boyle is back to infect the screen — but does 28 Years Later deliver the legacy or just limp along with artistic flair and floppy zombies?In this divisive episode of Burnt or Buttered, Stetson and Toast clash hard over the third entry in the infected apocalypse saga. From iPhone cinematography to rage-fueled dongage, nothing is off the table. Is this the next great film school case study… or a slow-mo mess hiding behind pretty shots?🎯 Art vs. Entertainment📱 Shot on iPhones… Seriously?🧠 Do the infected still have souls?🎭 Overacting, underwriting, and survival cannibalism🎥 Bonus rant: How Megalopolis broke Stetson’s soul⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Trailer Voice: They Remember01:27 – Welcome to Burnt or Buttered02:00 – One of the Most Divisive Films We've Reviewed02:44 – What the Trailer Promised vs. What We Got04:02 – The Rage Virus: Lore, Shuffling, and Sad Humanity06:01 – Let's Talk Dongage (Seriously)06:42 – Why Stetson Was Out From the Start07:24 – The Film’s Three-Part Coming-of-Age Structure08:52 – Overacting & Script Woes10:15 – Ethics of Euthanasia in the Apocalypse11:26 – Artful or Just Pretentious?12:46 – Shot on iPhones – Real Meaning or Marketing Spin?15:05 – Comparing to Megalopolis & Artistic Vanity16:07 – Toast’s Positives: The Kid, the Doc, the Worldbuilding17:27 – Final Pop Ratings20:15 – “I Would’ve Walked Out”22:02 – Why Divisive Movies Might Be the Best Kind23:10 – Wrap-Up & Megalopolis Roast

Bring Her Back Review – Grief Horror Done Right or Just Too Heavy? | Burnt or Buttered

From the twisted minds behind Talk to Me comes a new brand of horror — grief horror. In this episode of Burnt or Buttered, Stetson and Toast dive into Bring Her Back, the brutal, haunting A24 film that asks: what would you trade to bring your child back from the dead?They unpack everything from VHS cult rituals to child-on-knife violence, discuss the ethics of resurrection, and ask the big question: can a movie be brilliant but not fun?Plus:🦘 Australian accents🎬 Practical effects trivia😱 An absolutely horrifying kid named Oliver💡 A discussion on the rise of grief horror and how Bring Her Back compares to Talk to Me⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Trailer Voice Intro01:32 – Australian Accents & Warmup Banter02:35 – Background on Bring Her Back & the Filippo Brothers04:21 – Grief Horror & Real-Life Inspiration06:17 – Morality, Death, and What Would You Trade?08:10 – Alternate Ending Theories09:49 – Laura: Not Evil, Just Broken11:18 – Realism in the Horror12:57 – Artistic Direction & Practical Effects14:50 – Would You Watch It Again?16:42 – Kids Without Control vs. Teenagers Inviting Danger17:14 – The Gaslighting Reveal18:29 – The Bucket Scene & Peak Diabolical Behavior20:00 – Killing with a Car vs. Killing with Your Hands22:13 – Incredible Acting Performances24:37 – Visual Effects from Piper’s POV26:14 – Did Laura Kill Their Dad?27:18 – Final Pop Ratings29:48 – That Opening Scene Tho30:38 – Outro & Green Screen Mystery

Wes Anderson’s Phoenician Scheme – Genius or Just Too Much? | Burnt or Buttered Review

Wes Anderson is back — and this time, he’s throwing everything into the blender. In this episode of Burnt or Buttered, Stetson and Toast unpack the pastel-palette puzzle box that is The Phoenician Scheme — a globe-trotting espionage farce that stars everyone, moves at warp speed, and might be a little too Wes for its own good.🎨 From bathtubs and train cars to mustard suits and mustachioed Michael Cera, the guys break down:Which scenes worked (and which ran a minute too long)How the characters stack up against Anderson’s past ensemblesWhether Tom Hanks belongs in a Wes Anderson universe at allWhy Michael Cera might’ve stolen the whole movie🧈 Is it whimsical perfection or a case of style over substance? Let's find out.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Movie Trailer Voice Intro01:42 – Welcome to Burnt or Buttered03:13 – Wes Anderson’s Style: Brilliant or Blending Together?05:24 – Comparing to French Dispatch & Moonrise Kingdom07:32 – Michael Cera’s Scene-Stealing Moment10:46 – Opening Sequence Review12:05 – Favorite Characters & Missed Opportunities14:03 – Zasakorda, Family Drama & The Gap16:42 – Should Tom Hanks Have Been in This?18:35 – Final Pop Ratings22:37 – Bonus Thoughts & New Setup Chat

Final Destination: Bloodlines Review – Death’s Dumbest Design Yet? | Burnt or Buttered

In this episode of Burnt or Buttered, Stetson, Toast, and guest Justin take a ride with Final Destination: Bloodlines, the latest entry in the death-dodging franchise. Is the franchise still kicking—or are we just watching increasingly complex ways for ceiling fans to kill people?They talk everything from exploding peanuts to death-by-MRI-machine, plus they dive deep into the mythology of the series—Is there an angel fighting death? Why is grandma’s house a deathtrap? Is there even a point to hiding?🎙️ This episode also features a behind-the-scenes look at Anime Idaho, the fan-led convention Justin co-founded, and the team shares excitement about their upcoming panel appearances.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Trailer Voice Intro01:24 – Welcome Justin & Anime Idaho Intro04:37 – Behind the Butter (Movie Discussion Begins)05:10 – Childhood Scars & Final Destination Nostalgia07:08 – Rube Goldberg Death Machines08:32 – Peanut Butter Cups, Pennies & Plot Threads09:54 – Death’s Logic & Premonition Theories13:42 – Grandma’s House Is a Death Trap15:11 – Bloodworth, Lore, and Horror Tropes18:20 – Comic Relief & MRI Mayhem19:57 – Final Pop Ratings24:55 – Anime Talk, Nerd Culture & Conversions29:47 – Closing Out

“Drop” Review: A Thriller That Crashes on Impact? | Burnt or Buttered Movie Review

In this episode of Burnt or Buttered, Stetson and Toast dive into Drop — a tense, tech-fueled thriller where a widow’s first date spirals into a deadly game. One mysterious app. One message. One night. No second chances.From the director of Happy Death Day and Freaky, Drop traps its lead in a high-rise restaurant full of strangers — any of whom could be the puppet master. With creepy airdrops, emotional baggage, and a building that might just be pressurized like an airplane, this movie has a lot to unpack.⏱️ Chapters00:00 - Movie Trailer-Style Intro01:09 - Welcome to Burnt or Buttered02:00 - Initial Thoughts on Drop03:08 - Abuse Themes & Backstory05:44 - Issues with the Male Lead10:04 - The Pressurized Restaurant?11:19 - Drop App vs. AirDrop12:59 - Tone of the Antagonist13:56 - Surveillance & Plot Holes17:10 - The Ending Falls Apart18:45 - Final Thoughts18:52 - Burnt or Buttered Ratings20:17 - Wrapping Up

Thunderbolts Review: Marvel’s Most Depressed Super team or a Redemption Hit?| Burnt or Buttered

Stetson and Toast dive into Thunderbolts—Marvel’s gritty new take on flawed anti-heroes forced to face their inner demons and team up for something resembling justice. Is this redemption arc worth your time, or is Marvel just giving therapy with capes now?👇 CHAPTERS 👇00:00 - Dramatic Thunderbolts Trailer Voiceover01:08 - Superhero Fatigue & Disney+ Burnout02:40 - Overpowered Characters & Therapy-Centric Villains04:45 - Depression, Redemption & the Void06:09 - Everyone Has Secrets (and Trauma)08:11 - The Morality of Government-Created Monsters11:19 - Sentry’s Power Awakens13:32 - Everyone’s Real Villain Is… Themselves?15:33 - Existential Dad Talk & Emotional Processing16:48 - Jumping into the Void (Literally)17:56 - Character Rundown & Performances20:25 - Bill Pullman’s Son, Voice Actors, and Nostalgia21:45 - Final Pop Ratings & Genre-Specific Rankings

Until Dawn (2025) Review! | Burnt or Buttered

Join Stetson and Toast in this haunting review of Until Dawn, the horror mystery that traps its characters in a cycle of death, monsters, and mayhem. Is it a fresh twist on the Groundhog Day formula or just another forgettable adaptation of a video game? We talk jump scares, folklore, rule-breaking narratives, and whether this film deserves a spot on your Halloween watchlist.👇 CHAPTERS 👇00:00 - Deodorant Dinner Skit Intro00:59 - Official Until Dawn Trailer Voiceover01:19 - First Impressions & Double Feature Struggles02:34 - Unique Plot vs Groundhog Day Clones03:41 - The "Rules" of Glore Valley05:21 - Tap Water = Death & the Wendigo Lore08:14 - The Mystery Behind the Experimenter11:49 - Group Dynamics & Repetition Fatigue13:40 - Scares, Deaths, and Pacing Thoughts15:15 - Found Footage & Smart Montage16:29 - The Abrupt Ending Debate17:13 - Game vs Movie Adaptation Talk19:39 - Final Pop Ratings & Friendly Disagreement

Black Bag Review + Deodorant Dinner Skit | Burnt or Buttered

This week on Burnt or Buttered, we’re serving you a double feature. First up: “Deodorant Dinner,” our original comedy skit inspired by one of Black Bag’s most intense scenes. Then we dive into a full review of the 2025 spy thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It’s stylish, smart, emotionally cold… and yes, a little smug. But was it Burnt or Buttered?⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Deodorant Dinner Skit04:09 – Welcome to Burnt or Buttered05:21 – What Black Bag Is About06:50 – Marriage, Spying & Trust Issues08:18 – Can Two Spies Truly Love Each Other?08:40 – Behind the Butter: Deep Dive Begins10:55 – Dinner Games, Power Plays & Interrogation Tension13:28 – The Fassbender Factor & His Obsession With Truth16:12 – Fast Ending, Weak Payoff?17:28 – The Pierce Brosnan Letdown18:20 – HOT TAKES: Are You Too Dumb for This Movie?20:48 – Cate Blanchett: Too Plastic or Too Perfect?21:55 – Final Pop: Toast’s Rating23:13 – Final Pop: Stetson’s Rating25:53 – Wrap-Up, Subscribe & Feedback Call-Out🎬 If you enjoy movie reviews with a little extra spice (and a lot of sarcasm), hit that subscribe button.💬 Drop a comment with your spy name, or your favorite awkward dinner story.

Burnt Or Buttered Review | Bears, Wolves, and Something Worse – The Legend of Ochi

Welcome back to Burnt or Buttered! This time, Stetson and Toast dive into The Legend of Ochi, a fantasy epic from A24 that blends breathtaking landscapes, mysterious creatures, and deep emotional beats.Did Ochi deliver the magic, or did it get lost in the woods? Find out as we break down the storytelling, the visuals, and why this might just be a new classic—or a near miss.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Intro: What is The Legend of Ochi?01:00 – First Impressions: Expectations vs Reality02:10 – Setting, Worldbuilding, and Visuals03:00 – The Mysterious Ochi: Fear, Friendship, and Lore04:10 – Character Deep Dive: Yuri and His Journey05:00 – Themes of Family, Trust, and Survival06:00 – Creature Design & Practical Effects07:00 – Is Ochi Kid-Friendly or Too Dark?08:00 – Favorite Moments & Emotional High Points09:00 – Final Pops: Stetson and Toast’s Ratings10:00 – Should You Watch It? Our Final Verdict🎬 Subscribe for fresh, fast, and honest movie reviews every week. Your next favorite (or least favorite) movie could be just one burnt or buttered rating away.

Burnt or Buttered Movie Reviews | Sinners Movie Review – Bootleggers, Blood, and Banjo Bites

What happens when you mix Southern Gothic, bootlegging brothers, vampire lore, and Michael B. Jordan playing both leads? You get Sinners — and we’ve got thoughts.In this episode of Burnt or Buttered, Stetson and Toast (with a surprise visit from Bayou Toast) break down Ryan Coogler’s wild genre-mashup Sinners. From double roles to undead Irish jigs, it’s one of the most unexpected films of the year. Did it work? Let’s find out.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Cold Open: What Is Sinners?01:36 – First Reactions & Southern Storytelling04:10 – Michael B. Jordan: Twice the Power, Half the Performance?06:20 – The Confusion of Twin Roles08:10 – Gangsters, Backstories & Bootlegging10:00 – The Vampire Twist & Hoodoo Lore13:00 – Invite-Only Vampires & Collective Consciousness14:57 – Musical Vibes: Blues, Jigs, and Sammy’s Showdown16:50 – Horror Highlights & Sammy Smash18:30 – Music as Magic & the Cult of Vampiric Talent20:01 – Vampires vs. Racists: Who’s the Real Evil?21:30 – Were They Even the Bad Guys?24:00 – Bayou Toast Review Bombs with a 5.025:30 – Final Pops: Toast & Stetson’s Ratings27:00 – Outro & Intro Experiment Announcement🎙️ Subscribe for offbeat, honest, and slightly unhinged movie reviews every week.