Welcome to Sparrow UnderReview, the podcast where JR Sparrow takes an honest, thoughtful look at the entertainment and stories shaping our lives. From blockbuster movies and binge-worthy TV series to video games, books, and great food, JR delivers balanced reviews that go beyond first impressions. Expect insightful commentary, practical observations, and genuine opinions—without the hype or unnecessary negativity. Whether revisiting timeless classics or breaking down the latest releases, every episode explores what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters. If you’re looking for intelligent, entertaining conversations with a healthy dose of common sense, you’ve found your next favorite podcast.
Matilda – Magic, Mayhem & Miss Trunchbull Madness
Matilda (1996) · Aug 19, 2026
Coal Miner's Boxer : "Christy"
Christy (2023) · Jul 28, 2026
Stand by Me : Steven King Reexamined 40 years later
Stand by Me (1986) · Jun 23, 2026
The Drama (2026)
The Drama (2026) · Jun 9, 2026
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) · Jun 2, 2026
The Cable Guy Review – Jim Carrey’s Strangest Role?
The Cable Guy (1996) · May 26, 2026
Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary (2026) · May 19, 2026
Hoppers 2026 Pixar Review: Plot Twists, Box Office Numbers & Bold Opinions | Sparrows Under Review
Hoppers (2026) · May 5, 2026
The CoHo Movie Universe: A Deep Dive into Colleen Hoover's Film Adaptations
It Ends with Us (2024) · Apr 28, 2026
The CoHo Movie Universe: A Deep Dive into Colleen Hoover's Film Adaptations
Regretting You (2025) · Apr 28, 2026
The CoHo Movie Universe: A Deep Dive into Colleen Hoover's Film Adaptations
Reminders of Him (2026) · Apr 28, 2026
Send Help – No Seriously, We Need It
Send Help (2026) · Apr 21, 2026
The Strangers: Chapter 3 – Terrifying or Tired? Our Honest Take
The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) · Apr 14, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Worth the Hype or Not?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) · Apr 7, 2026
Unhinged – Why This Movie Lives Rent-Free in Our Heads
Unhinged (2020) · Mar 31, 2026
Wuthering Heights... A Classic Turned Into A Masterpiece
"Wuthering Heights" (2026) · Mar 17, 2026
The Housemaid
The Housemaid (2025) · Mar 10, 2026
Predator
Predator: Badlands (2025) · Mar 3, 2026
Regretting You
Regretting You (2025) · Feb 17, 2026
Space Jam
Space Jam (1996) · Feb 10, 2026
1986 series : Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck (1986) · Jan 27, 2026
The Running Man” (2025 Adaptation & Stephen King Connections)
The Running Man (2025) · Jan 20, 2026
Good Fortune :John Wick's Angelic Transformation in Film
Good Fortune (2025) · Jan 12, 2026
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) · Dec 9, 2025
The Dark Side of Disney :The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron (1985) · Dec 2, 2025
black phone 2
Black Phone 2 (2025) · Nov 18, 2025
The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine (2002) · Nov 11, 2025
Strangers Chapter 2
The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) · Oct 28, 2025
A Masterpiece That Breaks You: Grave of the Fireflies Under Review
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) · Oct 14, 2025
Sparrow’s Under Review: Nobody 2 – Bob Odenkirk Goes Full Action Hero
Nobody 2 (2025) · Sep 30, 2025
r’s Take: Superman 2025 Didn’t Beat Fantastic Fou
Fantastic Four (2005) · Sep 23, 2025
r’s Take: Superman 2025 Didn’t Beat Fantastic Fou
Superman (2025) · Sep 23, 2025
Disney Pixar’s Elio (2024) Review | Sparrows UnderReview Podcast
Elio (2025) · Sep 9, 2025
The Naked Gun 2025 review. Does it live up to the classic?
The Naked Gun (2025) · Sep 2, 2025
Smurfette Goes Pop: Rihanna’s Blue Musical Mayhem
Smurfs (2025) · Aug 26, 2025
The Last Rodeo: Faith, Family, and the Final Eight Seconds
The Last Rodeo (2025) · Aug 12, 2025
From Animation to Action: Can Toothless Still Soar
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) · Aug 5, 2025
Fantastic Four Reboot Review: Galactus, Silver Surfer & Marvel's New Era
Fantastic Four (2005) · Jul 29, 2025
Drop: A Night Out Becomes a Nightmare
Drop (2025) · Jul 22, 2025
Elba & Cena Run the Country (and Ruin Everything?)
Heads of State (2025) · Jul 15, 2025
Live action LILO and STITCH
Lilo & Stitch (2025) · Jul 8, 2025
Straw 2.0 with Lakota and Avonna
STRAW (2025) · Jun 24, 2025
“We’re on a Mission from God – The Blues Brothers Breakdown”
The Blues Brothers (1980) · Jun 3, 2025
Mickey 17: Exploring Robert Pattinson's Diverse Roles in Cinema
Mickey 17 (2025) · Apr 15, 2025
Paddington in Peru – A Bear’s Next Great Adventure!
Paddington in Peru (2024) · Apr 8, 2025
Paddington 2 – The Sequel That Stole Our Hearts
Paddington 2 (2017) · Apr 1, 2025
Paddington – The Bear, The Myth, The Legend
Paddington (2014) · Mar 25, 2025
Spider-Man, Blue Hair, and Marvel Madness: A New Take on the Web-Slinger
Spider-Man (2002) · Mar 18, 2025
Spider-Man, Blue Hair, and Marvel Madness: A New Take on the Web-Slinger
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) · Mar 18, 2025
Spider-Man, Blue Hair, and Marvel Madness: A New Take on the Web-Slinger
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) · Mar 18, 2025
One of Them Days: The Movie That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
One of Them Days (2025) · Mar 4, 2025
Howl’s Moving Castle: A Steampunk Fantasy with Heart, Humor, and a Touch of Rebellio
Howl's Moving Castle (2004) · Feb 11, 2025
17 Years Later: Why Hasn’t The Simpsons Movie Gotten a Sequel?
The Simpsons Movie (2007) · Feb 4, 2025
Babygirl (2024) Review: Power, Passion, and the Price of Desire – Sparrows UnderReview Explores Halina Reijn's Erotic Thriller
Babygirl (2024) · Jan 28, 2025
Harold and the Purple Crayon - Nostalgia or a Miss?
Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) · Jan 28, 2025
Robot Dreams - When Friendship Meets the Future: A Sparrows UnderReview Deep Dive
Robot Dreams (2023) · Jan 14, 2025
Unleashing the Beast: Reviewing Kraven the Hunter
Kraven the Hunter (2024) · Jan 7, 2025
Charting New Waters: JR and Stacey Review Moana 2
Moana 2 (2024) · Dec 24, 2024
Revisiting a Classic: JR and Stacey Review My Neighbor Totoro ;
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) · Dec 17, 2024
The Wild Robot: JR and Stacey Review the 2024 Animated Adventure
The Wild Robot (2024) · Dec 10, 2024
Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron (2023) · Dec 3, 2024
Remembering a Legend: The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary & the Legacy of James Earl Jones
The Lion King (1994) · Nov 26, 2024
Holiday Movies or Not? Debating Die Hard, Harry Potter & More Seasonal Classics
Die Hard (1988) · Nov 12, 2024
Part 2 Hocus Pocus 1 and 2
Hocus Pocus (1993) · Oct 29, 2024
Part 2 Hocus Pocus 1 and 2
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) · Oct 29, 2024
“The Witches” (1990 vs 2020)
The Witches (1990) · Oct 22, 2024
Blink Twice
Blink Twice (2024) · Oct 8, 2024
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) · Sep 24, 2024
Garfield (2024) - Animation Domination and a New Take on a Classic
Garfield (2004) · Sep 17, 2024
Exploring Studio Ghibli's Masterpieces: Ponyo and More!
Ponyo (2008) · Sep 10, 2024
Twisters: The Long-Awaited Sequel That Shakes Up 2024
Twisters (2024) · Jul 30, 2024
Despicable Me 4 Review and Cinema Etiquette
Despicable Me 4 (2024) · Jul 23, 2024
If - Movie Review
IF (2024) · Jul 16, 2024
Sparrows UnderReview: Outdoor Edition - Movie Review: Challengers
Challengers (2024) · Jun 25, 2024
Godzilla Minus One – Dubbed Delights and Dubious Decisions
Godzilla Minus One (2023) · Jun 18, 2024
Fall Guy : A Suprising Plot Movie
Fall Guy (2023) · May 28, 2024
A Bold Take on Rom Com
Anyone but You (2023) · Apr 16, 2024
Exploring the Timeless Appeal of "The NeverEnding Story" (1984)
The NeverEnding Story (1984) · Apr 9, 2024
Unraveling the Quirky World of Gumby the Movie
Gumby: The Movie (1995) · Apr 2, 2024
Ricky Stanicky Review: John Cena's Comedy Gold
Ricky Stanicky (2024) · Mar 26, 2024
The Beekeeper: A Disappointing Action Flick
The Beekeeper (2024) · Mar 19, 2024
Exploring 'Poor Things': A Year of Reflection and Entertainment Updates
Poor Things (2023) · Mar 5, 2024
Unplanned Episode
Unplanned (2019) · Feb 27, 2024
What's Love Got to Do with It"
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) · Feb 13, 2024
Disney's "Wish"
Wish (2023) · Feb 8, 2024
Color PURPLE
The Color Purple (1985) · Jan 9, 2024
Exploring "Oppenheimer": A Review and Analysis
Oppenheimer (2023) · Nov 28, 2023
Exploring "Dumb Money": A Review of GameStop Stock Saga
Dumb Money (2023) · Nov 21, 2023
Final Destination Horror At A Cost
Final Destination (2000) · Oct 17, 2023
Jeepers Creepers Series Review
Jeepers Creepers (2001) · Oct 10, 2023
Sparrows Under Review - Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Movie and Book Comparison
Breaking Dawn (2004) · Sep 26, 2023
Sparrows Under Review - Twilight Saga Eclipse Movie and Book Comparison
Eclipse (2023) · Sep 19, 2023
Mortal Kombat Movie Review
Mortal Kombat (2021) · Jul 18, 2023
Console Wars: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox
Console Wars (2020) · Jun 27, 2023
the Godzilla Review
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) · Jun 20, 2023
Marvel Movie Madness: Ant-Man and More!
Ant-Man (2015) · Jun 6, 2023
Sparrows Under Review: Super Mario Movie Madness
Super Mario Bros. (1993) · May 9, 2023
Knock at the cabin review
Knock at the Cabin (2023) · May 2, 2023
Good Burger We GO Back in Time
Good Burger (1997) · Apr 18, 2023
Plane the movie : A Refreshing Take On A Repeated Formula
Plane (2023) · Apr 4, 2023
I Want to Dance With Somebody: Whitney Houston In A New Light
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) · Mar 21, 2023