fxguide: the vfx show

Join the team for our latest episode as they dig deep into how the film was made, debate what worked and what didn’t, and put the filmmaking choices under the microscope.

Join us for our friendly neighbourhood disagreement about the latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Can a ten-year voyage finally bring the vfxshow crew to a shared opinion about Director Christopher Nolan? Probably not. But listen and find out for yourself.

On this 'vocal' episode of the VFXShow, we discuss how Disclosure Day works as a Spielberg UFO film, how its visual effects support both spectacle and invisible effects - all with some surprising reactions from the guys.

The crew reviews the VFX of Backrooms - which is in a genre that Mike absolutely HATES.

Jason, Matt and Mike return to a galaxy far, far away to unpack the VFX, creatures, puppetry and theatrical scale of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Matt Wallin, Jason Diamond, and Mike Seymour inhabit Pandora once again for the latest Avatar: Fire and Ash. The team discuss the third epic science fiction Avatar film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.

In this episode of The VFXShow, Matt Wallin, Jason Diamond, and Mike Seymour dive into Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited passion project: Frankenstein.

In our 300th episode the guys cover how the film threads the needle between Marvel spectacle and period storytelling as well as a whole lot more.

From pocket universes to 2000-frame "one-take" shots, the panel dives deep into the VFX of Superman — faster than a speeding render!

The guys take a journey into the lush, danger-filled world of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise.

In this ep, we drop into the slipstream of real-world F1, with Brad Pitt behind the wheel + Lewis Hamilton in the producer’s seat for Apple Studios F1: the Movie

The team race against time to discuss the latest Mission Impossible that can possibly entertain all of mankind.

Mike, Matt, and Jason discuss the vfx, cinematography, stunts, practical effects and more from the latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Where dystopian fiction meets real-world tech -- and both get applauded by the Academy -- on this episode of The VFXShow podcast.

With the devastating job losses in our industry, we have a special episode discussing the state of the industry with guest panelist Scott Ross (ex-ILM, ex-DD) who has a new book out.

A discussion of the the 2025 Oscar nominations, plus we a short review of Alien: Romulus.

The fxcrew discuss the VFX and crafting of a Monkey Robbie Wlliams in Better Man.

The crew this week discuss Wicked, Universal Pictures’ dazzling new adaptation of the Broadway hit, directed by Jon M. Chu.

Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a visually groundbreaking film with cutting-edge technology but the panel finds itself deeply divided over the film.

The Penguin views the world from down in the gritty streets of Gotham, far below the world of The Batman, as we witness the complex origin story of Oz Cobb.

The team discusses the VFX of the smash hit Deadpool & Wolverine, and everyone's reaction is not what you might expect

After 45 years: Alien and Aliens are two of the great Sci-Fi films of all time and cultural touchstones that continue to influence filmmakers today.

The crew go to the wastelands and discuss the visual effects of the latest Mad Max installment.

We discuss Wes Ball's hit new APES film and where it might go next

This week, we discuss The Fall Guy and the significance of it's cinema release.

This week, we talk about two big-budget, major TV series: Netflix's 3 Body Problem and FX's Shogun.

The team ride the sand worms to discuss Dune2

This week on the show we review the WW2 drama Masters of the Air.

The team discuss Takashi Yamazaki's remarkable Godzilla Minus One.

For our Christmas episode, the team discuss the visuals of Poor Things.

The team join Napoleon on the Battlefield to discuss Ridley Scott historical epic.

We discuss the Hulu original film No One Will Save You. This science-fiction horror film is remarkable for having only five words of dialogue spoken during the entire film.

The team discuss the new Sci-Fi classic The Creator.

We explore the impressive Foundation : Season 2

The panel square off in the toughest VFXShow yet: Barbie vs. Oppenheimer.

We go off grid to discuss Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Pt 1

The team go back and forth (in time) discussing the latest Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

The team swings into the Spider-Verse (again)

The team drop the needle on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

In this Special Ep, the team explores the incredible advances happening in AI and their implications for VFX Artists.

In this Ep we discuss both The Last of Us and The Mandalorian.

The guys discuss the three VFX nominees for the 95th Oscar.

In this episode we explore the newest show in Star Wars' galaxy, focusing on Cassian's journey in Andor.

This episode reviews the team reviews: Jordan Peele's Nope.

This episode reviews the new ILM documentary: Light and Magic

The guys breakdown the issues and VFX in the $200M Grey Man action spy film

In this episode, the team pray to the Gods in Thor: Love and Thunder.

A special Love, Death + Robots episode incl. Special Guests from Blur Studios: Jed Denjean + Rendering Guru: Zap Andersson.

We compare Star Trek's Picard to Strange New Worlds