Visually Stunning Movie Podcast
Visually Stunning Movie Podcast 384 episodes Oct 31, 2026
A movie review podcast offering simple, honest, and straightforward takes on new and older films. The hosts sometimes digress, but they focus on reviewing movies and revisiting films listeners may have missed. They also share entertainment news and commentary. Listeners can follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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"Everest: The Other Side" Review
Adventure sports films/documentaries have become more and more popular as the technology to actually film some of these things has advanced. If the film cannot adequately convey the scope and hazard of the events, it doesn’t matter how compelling the human stories are behind them.And in the end, these films are about the humans.Now, NatGeo presents what may very well be the ultimate adventure:Ever
"Wildwood" Review
There is a reason Laika is one of (if not THE) biggest names in the stop motion animation field. From Coraline, to Kubo and the Two Strings, to ParaNorman, The Box Trolls (underrated), the quality of their films has never been in question.Travis Knight returns and gives us a straight-up love letter to Laika’s home base of Portland, Oregon,and another surprising adventure.WILDWOOD130 Minutes, Rated
"You Can See Everything" Review
Wow. Normally, documentaries are fairly predictable: present a thing and then, most of the time, opine on it according to your (the filmmaker's) beliefs.But every once in a while, you get something... different.YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING174 Minutes, Rated RDirected by Nathan Fielder, Lance OppenheimSynopsis:Thirty-four days before she's sent to prison, notorious Theranos founder Elizabeth Holm
The Visually Stunning Movie Podcast VS The Evil Dead
So the guys did a panel at this year's FanX Salt Lake:The Visually Stunning Movie Podcast VS The Evil DeadA great time was had by all those in attendance, and they've finally made it available to everyone.Have fun, y'all!~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://faceboo
"Digger" Review
Tom Cruise has a new movie out, with acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu:DIGGER129 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone Directed by Alejandro G. IñárrituSynopsis:The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.Some say it's inc
"The Social Reckoning" Review
Facebook, for all its age, is still THE ubiquitous social media platform, and Zuckerberg remains the face of social media, for good or ill. In theaters now, it'sTHE SOCIAL RECKONING112 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Aaron SorkinDirected by Aaron SorkinSynopsis:Follows Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, who enlisted the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, to blow the whist
The guys talk "Avengers Endgame Encore"
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"Heart of the Beast" Review
New in theaters this weekend, Brad Pitt really pushes himself to the edge as he fightsTHE HEART OF THE BEAST101 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Cameron AlexanderDirected by David AyerSynopsis:After a harrowing plane crash, a Special Forces officer and his combat dog find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elemen
"Onslaught" - Review
Blasting into theaters this Friday, September 4, from writer/director Adam Wingard, comesONSLAUGHT92 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Simon Barrett, Adam WingardDirected by Adam WingardSynopsis:When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter.Can you say "Carpenter wanna-be?"~~~~~You can read more
"Buddy" Review
We missed it at Sundance, where it was a sensation (seriously, two Press & Industry screenings has hundreds of people turned away!), but now we've seen it.What is it? It's BUDDY95 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Casper Kelly, Jamie KingDirected by Casper KellySynopsis:A brave girl and her friends must escape a kids television show.Does it live up to the hype generated at Sundance?Let's find out.~~~
"It Ends" Review
2026 has been a pretty good year for low-budget, indie-type, horror films, with Obsession and Backrooms both bringing the heat earlier in the year.Heck, even Markiplier's Iron Lung made some waves, even if it didn't break through at the box office.Enter first-time director Alex Ullom, then, with his existential horror,IT ENDS89 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Alex UllomDirected by Alex UllomSynopsis:Fr
"The Dog Stars" Review
In theaters this week, Ridley Scott returns with a post-apocalyptic thriller:THE DOG STARS158 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Peter Heller, Mark L. Smith, Christopher WilkinsonDirected by Ridley ScottSynopsis:In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Survivors face roaming scavengers called Reapers. Protagonist Hig, a pilot, survived the flu but lost his wife.Legendary director, solid ca
"The End of Oak Street" - Review
Well, another week, another ambitious release. This time, it's the Spielbergian-flavoredTHE END OF OAK STREET99 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by David Robert MitchellDirected by David Robert MitchellSynopsis:The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown.Can this film possibly capture and present its
"Ice Cream Man" Review
Well, the discussion on this one got crazier than we had anticipated:ICE CREAM MAN86 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Eli Roth, Noah BelsonDirected by Eli RothSynopsis:An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.Let's talk about what Eli Roth has or hasn't done with this one, shall we?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - Review
When last we left Peter Parker, he'd just been wiped from the global memory in order to stop an incursion of universes into his own.But now, he's back:SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY145 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Chris McKenna, Erick Sommers, Stan LeeDirected by Destin Daniel CrettonSynopsis:A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dange
Comicpalooza panel - "4 for 40"
So, fun fact: this has been such a crazy year that I completely overlooked posting the panel I did with Craig Price at COMICPALOOZA this May.It was a fun discussion on 4 films from 1986 - FORTY YEARS AGO.We had countless choices, but these were the ones we went with. We discussed them on a stage in the middle of the show floor, last panel of the day, and at the end, well... you'll see (hear).Enjoy
"The Odyssey" Review
Without a doubt, this week's, and perhaps this Summer's, biggest release isTHE ODYSSEY172 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Christopher Nolan, HomerDirected by Christopher NolanSynopsis:After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.Much speculation and controversy has been thrown this film's way, mo
"Evil Dead Burn" Review
While both Ryan and I are fans of the Evil Dead franchise, I am by far the more... devoted... fan.So what did we think of the latest entry in the Sam Raimi created universe:EVIL DEAD BURN110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Sébastien Vanicek, Florent BernardDirected by Sébastien VanicekSynopsis:After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadi
"The Invite" Review
So this week has another, artier movie release than usual. We missed it at Sundance, A24 bought it, and now it's here.THE INVITE107 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Cesc Gay, Will McCormack, Rashida JonesDirected by Olivia WildeSynopsis:Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.This isn't you
"Moana" (2026) Review
In 2016, Disney released an animated film that caught the interest of the audience and became one of their favorite and most successful "modern" films. In 2025, they released the sequel to said film, which also did pretty well.And this year, we got... checks notes... a live action remake of the original film.*sigh*Here we go.It's time to talk about Dwayne Johnson's wigMOANAWhat did we think? Liste
"Minions and Monsters" Review
This weekend we got the latest installment in the Minion-verse:MINIONS AND MONSTERS90 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Pierre Coffin, Brian LynchDirected by Pierre Coffin, Patrick DelageSynopsis:Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.Just like the Toy Story
"Supergirl" Review
Yep. It's time.What do we think about SUPERGIRL107 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Ana Nogueira, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Directed by Craig GillespieSynopsis:Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.Much ado has been ado-ing in the lead up to opening weekend.Let's d
"Toy Story 5" Review
Did we need FIVE Toy Story films…?After Toy Story 4 made me cry twice, my initial reaction is to say “no.”But let’s talk about it.TOY STORY 5102 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Andrew Stanton, McKenna HarrisDirected by McKenna Harris, Andrew StantonSynopsis:Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.~~~~~You can r
"The Death of Robin Hood" Review
Another year, another deconstructed hero. This one draws on all kinds of "source material" to cobble together it's narrative.Listen as Mark and Ryan discussTHE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD123 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Michael SarnoskiDirected by Michael Sarnoski Synopsis:Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be hi
"Disclosure Day" Review
Well, well, well....So very much negative talky-talk about this one:DISCLOSURE DAY145 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by David Koepp, Steven SpielbergDirected by Steven SpielbergSynopsis:If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? The truth belongs to eight billion people.We watched it. What did WE think about the latest from Steven Spielberg?Li
"Power Ballad" - Review
Mark isn't the most musical-movie inclined fan, but I’ve been known to enjoy one from time to time.Ryan tends to be, tho.Two of director John Carney’s previous films (Sing Street and Flora and Son) are, by any definition, great, and we both enjoyed the hell out of them.Paul Rudd is a commodity best taken in manageable doses, and Nick Jonas is, put simply, not Mark's cup of tea.With these two compe
"Backrooms" - Review
No Clipping into theaters this week, it'sBACKROOMS110 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Will Soodik, Kane ParsonsDirected by Kane ParsonsSynopsis:After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.Based on the viral YouTube IP, can this big screen adaptation of short clips generate big bucks at the box office?Let's find out.~~~~~You can r
Comicpalooza 2026 - "This is the Way..."
Well, Mark was at Comicpalooza over the Memorial Day weekend, and somehow wound up moderating a Star Wars panel on the fly.THIS IS THE WAY... BACK TO THEATERS:THE FUTURE OF STAR WARSAnd what you're about to experience is the result of that panel.Enjoy. We all did.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@v
Listen to a "no-sh!t" take on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
We know you're seeing all kinds of typically hyperbolic takes on this one:STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU132 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah KloorDirected by Jon FavreauSynopsis:Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.But what is an actual, reasonable take on this film, without the c
Talking COMICPALOOZA with Craig Price of MATINEE HEROES
Less than 2 weeks away from our road trip to Houston, Tx, forCOMICPALOOZAas members of the Podcast Track.We're looking forward to talking about a lot of great movies and taking part in some additional panels, as well.Friend of the show Craig Price from MATINEE HEROES is here to help Mark get prepped for his first trip to this long-running and respected event.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opi
"Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D"
Concert movies are drawing people back into theaters, probably because even at premium rates, they're still FAR cheaper than actual tour tickets, and easier to get.Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D114 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Tarik Mikou, Billie EilishDirected by James Cameron, Billie EilishSynopsis:An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and
Whodunnit? - "The Sheep Detectives" can help!
I saw the trailer for The Sheep Detectives a couple months ago on a lovely date night with my wife.I couldn’t believe it when I leaned over and told her “I don’t know why, but I want to see that.”THE SHEEP DETECTIVES109 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Craig Mazin, Leonie SwannDirected by Kyle BaldaSynopsis:Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When h
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" - This time, it's personal...
After 20 years, Anne Hathaway returns to Runaway magazine to cross swords with Meryl Streep:THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2119 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren WeisbergerDirected by David FrankelSynopsis:As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.Was this sequel worth the wait?Let's find
What happened to "Lee Cronin's The Mummy"
Why is it the only mummy movies that have had any measure of success in the last 30 years are the (first two) ones starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz?Lee Cronin's The Mummy134 Minutes, Rated RWritten and Directed by Lee CroninSynopsis:The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as
We're going to Comicpalooza!
Great news for us today, as we have been accepted into the Podcaster Program for this year'sComicpalooza!Check out their website at comicpalooza.com for guest and ticket information!~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x
Warp into "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
The Super Mario Bros Movie was a not-unsurprising hit, so it was only natural for Universal to want a sequel.And here it is.The Super Mario Galaxy Movie98 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre LeducDirected by Matthew Fogel Synopsis:Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.But can it poss
Are you ready? Here we go again!
After the unexpectedly bonkers first film, we didn't feel as though a second was possible or necessary...But after seeing the trailer, we become cautiously optimistic.READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME108 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Guy Busick, R. Christopher Murphy, Matt Bettinelli-OlpinDirected by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettSynopsis:After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith mu
Fear the silence: "Undertone"
A big winner out of the Sundance Film Festival, A24 snapped this one up quick and now it's in theaters for your viewing (and listening) pleasure:UNDERTONE93 minutes, Rated RWritten by Ian TuasonDirected by Ian Tuason Synopsis:The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.Is it worth the hype? Let's find out.~~~~~You can read more r
Here comes THE BRIDE!
Maggie Gyllenhaal is here with a tremendous cast (Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale) and inspiration from on of the greatest horror novels ever written to give us:THE BRIDE!126 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary ShelleyDirected by Maggie GyllenhaalSynopsis:In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride,
Firefly Returns!
Big announcement today from Nathan Fillion and his former (?) shipmates:FIREFLY RETURNS!Sure, it's in animated form, and sure, they don't have an actual commitment from a distribution outlet yet...But HEY! It's back.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodc
"Project Hail Mary" - Review
Blasting into theaters Friday, March 20, Ryan Gosling tries to save the world inPROJECT HAIL MARY156 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Drew Goddard, Andy WeirDirected by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Synopsis:Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: so
The guys take a few minutes to talk about "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
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"Hoppers" - A Hit or a Miss?
Whelp... lots of people have lots to say about this one, the latest from Disney/Pixar:HOPPERS105 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Daniel ChongDirected by Daniel Chong, Jesse AndrewsSynopsis:A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.Yes, you could compare it to the Avatar films, no ma
"How To Make a Killing" - Review
A24? Check.Glen Powell? Check.Margaret Qualley? Check.What could possibly disappoint us about this one?HOW TO MAKE A KILLING105 Minutes, Rated RWritten and Directed by John Patton Ford Synopsis:Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.Let's bump off some of the
Good Luck with "Wuthering Heights" this weekend... Don't Die
Well, Valentine’s Day is here again, and with it, in addition to what I am sure are at least a dozen “new” Hallmark Channel movies, we get a couple Hollywood entries at the box office.First up:"WUTHERING HEIGHTS"136 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Emerald Fennell, Emily BronteDirected by Emerald FennellSynopsis:A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, expl
The guys talk about "Mercy" and "Dracula"
Mark and Ryan join forces, for the first time in the same room, to discuss two new films:MERCYandDRACULASure, the dynamic is different (or is it?), but the discussion is just as good as ever.But are the movies...?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast
Mark and Ryan discuss the final Park City SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
This is it. Listen as Mark and Ryan talk about their time screening films at the last Park City basedSUNDANCE FILM FESTIVALHow were the movies?How was the atmosphere?Listen to find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https:
"Send Help" - McAdams plays Survivor
The boys both love Sam Raimi movies, and who doesn't love Rachel McAdams, who reteams with Sam after Doctor Strange: in the Multiverse of Madness forSEND HELP113 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Damian Shannon & Mark SwiftDirected by Sam RaimiSynopsis:Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work t
"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" - Review
This one has been on our radar since 2025's 28 Years Later, and we've been a bit psyched to see Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell chew up this entry in the 28 franchise.Alex Garland is writing this one again, so let's get right into it:28 DAYS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE109 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Alex GarlandDirected by Nia DiCostaSynopsis:As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainla
Is This Thing On?: It's a New Year's Double Feature
The guys start off 2026 with two films in theaters TODAY, January 9:GREENLAND 2: MIGRATIONandIS THIS THING ON?These are two very different movies, and we generally enjoyed one of them more than the other.Continue on to find out which is what, and why.~~~~~GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION98 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Mitchell LaFortune, Chris SparlingDirected by Ric roman WaughSynopsis:The surviving Gar
The Guys Talk 2025 UFCA Awards season... and Avatar: Fire and Ash
Well, it's the end of the year, so we thought we'd talk about the upcoming Awards Season as members of the UTAH FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION.We discuss a few of the bigger categories and whether we'd make some changes to the nominees.Oh, and now we have to talk aboutAVATAR: FIRE AND ASS ASHEnjoy.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE,
It's time for a year-end Amanda Seyfried DOUBLE FEATURE!
Our (likely) last two film reviews of 2025 both feature the amazing and talented Amanda Seyfried. THE HOUSEMAIDandTHE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE These are two very dissimilar films, as you’ll find out, so let’s get started.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepod
To be, or Not to be... "HAMNET"
We here at the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast love Jessie Buckley, so how much are we going to love her in this fantastically historical piece of fiction?HAMNET125 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Chloe Zhao, Maggie O’FarrellDirected by Chloe ZhaoSynopsis:A powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, "Hamlet".Probably a lot, but what about the r
"Jay Kelly" Review
It's time. The biggest Awards-bait of the season with one of Hollywood's favorite actors, George Clooney.JAY KELLY132 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Noah Baumbach, Emily MortimerDirected by Noah BaumbachSynopsis:Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of re
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - Review
It’s time for the third entry in the Knives Out universe. Creator Rian Johnson hasn’t disappointed us with Kentucky Fried Detective Benoit Blanc yet, and we see no reason why he should start now.WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY140 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Rian JohnsonDirected by Rian JohnsonSynopsis:Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.Watch to learn what the guys think
Wicked: For Good - The Review
Well, it’s finally here: the sequel/follow-up/completion of last year’s theater-crowd favorite:WICKED: FOR GOOD.137 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, Gregory MaguireDirected by Jon M. ChuSynopsis:Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway mus
Pay a visit to "Rental Family"
It’s no lie that Brendan Fraser is undergoing a career renaissance, and rightly so, as his Oscar-wining performance in The Whale demonstrated, and who may have surpassed that performance here.RENTAL FAMILY103 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Hikari, Stephen BlahutDirected by HikariSynopsis:An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental fami
Sydney Sweeny enters the ring as CHRISTY
That's right, it's time for the annual tradition of "actor completely changes themselves physically for a role."This time, it's Sydney Sweeney breaking a sweat and lacing up the gloves for CHRISTY135 Minutes, Rated RWritten by David Michôd, Mirrah Foulkes, Katherine FugateDirected by David MichôdSynopsis:Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she disc
Don't sleep on "In Your Dreams"
From Netflix Animation,IN YOUR DREAMS90 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Erik Benson, Alex WooDirected by Erik Benson, Alex WooSynopsis:Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.How does this one stack up against the Disneys and Dreamworks?Pull up a pillow and find out.~~~~~You can read more revi
Let's get moving with "The Running Man"
Racing into theaters this weekend, Edgar Wright brings us a new vision of a Stephen King classic:THE RUNNING MAN133 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Stephen King, Michael Bacall, Edgar WrightDirected by Edgar Wright Synopsis:A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by "hunters" hired to kill them.Glen Powell steps into the immortal Arnold Schwarzeneg
"Nuremberg" - Review
In theaters now, Russell Crowe and Rami Malek go head to head, with Richard E Grant and Michael Shannon backing them up, inNUREMBERG148 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by James Vanderbilt, Jack El-HaiDirected by James VanderbiltSynopsis:A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Herman
"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" Review
Welcome back friend of the show Val Cameron as she and Mark discussSPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE119 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Scott Cooper, Warren ZanesDirected by Scott CooperSynopsis:Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions
Bee-Lieve it: Yorgoa Lanthimos' BUGONIA is here
This week, Oscar winner Emma Stone re-teams with director Yorgos Lanthimos in a sticky tale of conspiracy and paranoia:BUGONIA118 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Will Tracy, Jang Joon-hwanDirected by Yorgos LanthimosSynopsis:Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.Yorgos' films aren't for everyone
Star Wars Visions : Vol 3
The guys both really enjoyed the risk-taking results Disney garnered from the first two volumes of STAR WARS: VISIONSSo they were very much looking forward to this third installment.Can the streak continue?Listen and find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/v
Do we regret seeing Regretting You?
A couple years ago, Colleen Hoover had the first film adaptation of one of her novels in theaters (IT ENDS WITH US). Now, we have the second:REGRETTING YOU117 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Colleen Hoover, Susan McMartinDirected by Josh BooneSynopsis:Centers on the strained relationship between young mother Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter Clara, exacerbated by Morgan's husband Chris's tragic
Such a "Good Boy"
Well, you don't get a film like this one every day:GOOD BOY72 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Alex Cannon, Ben LeonbergDirected by Ben LeonbergSynopsis:A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.This is a film which deser
"If I Had Legs I’d Kick You" - Review
it's no secret that the buys very much enjoy when A24 kicks out a new movie to chew on, and this one was no exception.Some heady and unusual stuff from writer/director Mary Bronstein and star Rose Byrne: IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU113 Minutes, Rated RWritten and Directed by Mary Bronstein Synopsis:With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her
"Frankenstein"
If it walks like a Gothic Horror and talks like a Gothic Horror, it must be the granddaddy of all Gothic Horrors, FRANKENSTEIN149 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Guillermo del Toro, Mary ShelleyDirected by Guillermo del ToroSynopsis:A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.M
The BLACK PHONE is calling again... dare you answer it?
Scott Derrickson is calling, but will Finney answer again?BLACK PHONE 2114 Minutes, Rated RWritten by C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson, Joe HillDirected by Scott Derrickson Synopsis:As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpi
"Roofman" Review
Breaking into theaters today, Channing Tatum is:ROOFMAN126 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Derek Cianfrance, Kirt BunnDirected by Derek CianfranceSynopsis:A charismatic criminal, while on the run from the police, hides in a hidden space of a toy store. There, he adopts a new identity and becomes involved with an employee, beginning a relationship as unlikely as it is risky.Is ROOFMAN going to get away
"Tron: Ares" Review
Streaking into theaters this week, it's the third entry in the venerable TRON franchise,TRON: ARES119 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Jesse Wigutow, David DiGilio, Steven LisbergerDirected by Joachim RonningSynopsis:A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission.Mark may have been looking forward to this one more than Ryan, but may al
"The Lost Bus" - Review
Now playing on Apple TV+ (our favorite streaming service... still not a sponsor), it's Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera inTHE LOST BUS129 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Brad Ingelsby, Paul Greengrass, Lizzie JohnsonDirected by Paul GreengrassSynopsis:A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno.Based on true events, how do Mark
"A House of Dynamite" is about to BLOW UP!
Blowing up into theater for a limited run this Friday (October 10) before heading to NETFLIX in two weeks, it's the latest from director Kathryn Bigelow:A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE112 Minutes, Rated RWritten Noah OppenheimDirected by Kathryn BigelowSynopsis:When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. Mark and Ryan
The guys take a swing at "The Smashing Machine"
This time, the guys step into the ring with Dwayne "don't call me The Rock" Johnson as he takes a shot at his most dramatic role to date as fighter Mark Kerr in:123 Minutes, Rated RWritten and Directed by Benny SafdieTHE SMASHING MACHINESynopsis:The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion, Mark Kerr.Is this one a knockout or will it get TKOed?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our
The guys wrap-up their weekend at FanX Salt Lake 2025
Another year, another FanX. This time, Mark and Ryan both got to do some panel work (with and without celebrities), featuring folks like John Rhys-Davies, Danny Elfman, and Sean Schemmell, and topics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and A24 (one of our favorite studios).How did the event run overall?Watch and find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMovieP
Wednesday Season 2 - Final Thoughts
Have a listen as Mark and Ryan catch up on one of the more enjoyable streaming series they've watchedWEDNESDAY8 Episodes (~ 45 Min each), Rated TV-14Created by Alfred Gough, Miles MillarSynopsis:Follows Wednesday Addams' years as a student, when she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree, and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents.They both enjoyed Season 1 q
"The Long Walk" - with special guest Val Cameron!
This week, Mark is joined by special guest and friend of the show, Valerie Cameron, to talk about a movie they've both been waiting to see:THE LONG WALK108 Minutes, Rated RWritten by JT Mollner, Stephen KingDirected by Francis Lawrence Synopsis:A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as "The Long Walk," where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. The Long Walk
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Six seasons, two films, and now it's time...DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE123 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Julian FellowesDirected by Simon CurtisSynopsis:When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Of co
The Perils of Cosplay, "Red Sonja" edition - What could go wrong?
Having just screening the 2025 updatedRED SONJAthe conversation somehow turns ever-so-briefly to comic con/pop-culture conventions and, of course, cosplay...Nothing we say here is wrong, but you may not like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guys hack and slash their way through RED SONJA
Yep, in theaters somewhere, you can listen as the boys review the 2025 update of the classic Sword and Sorcery classic film RED SONJA110 Minutes, Rated RDirected by MJ BassettSynopsis:An adaptation of the comic book, Red Sonja, a vengeful warrior known as a "She-Devil with a sword".Starring Matilda Lutz as Sonja, with Robert Sheehan and Wallis Day, can it possibly live up to the hype and hope of R
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