Episodes
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Ep 163 - Minority Report (2002) feat. Jonathan Stanhope
Jonathan returns to the Movie Vault to cover a crazy team-up of Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg taking on Phillip K. Dick material. Minority Report is an action thriller that often goes under the radar, so listen closely to this episode! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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Episode 162 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Zach, Ben and T ponder more Spielberg magic and the possibility of life off Earth in this magical summer 80s classic! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance . Contact...
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Outside the Vault: Doomsday Prep - Fantastic Four
Listen as Marvel experts Zach Lewald and Tressel Miller take you on a journey of preparation for the new Avengers movie coming out later this year...Doomsday! On this episode Zach and T specifically cover the topic of the Fantastic Four! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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Outside the Vault: Doomsday Prep - Spider-Man
Listen as Marvel experts Zach Lewald and Tressel Miller take you on a journey of preparation for the new Avengers movie coming out later this year...Doomsday! On this episode Zach and T specifically cover the topic of everyone's favorite neighborhood super hero...Spider-Man!...
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Ep 161 - A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) feat. Wesley
Wesley makes his long-awaited debut on the pod as he joins Zach and Ben to review Steven Spielberg's haunting pinocchian story A.I. There may not be a more relevant movie to todays times and you won't want to miss this conversation. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected]...
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Outside the Vault: Doomsday Prep - X-Men
Listen as Marvel experts Zach Lewald and Tressel Miller take you on a journey of preparation for the new Avengers movie coming out later this year...Doomsday! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is...
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Ep 160 - The Odyssey (2026) feat. Sergio Young
Christopher Nolan is back, this time to take a stab at the Ancient Greek Epic "The Odyssey". Sergio (local Odyssey expert) joins Zach, Ben and Tressel to uncover the richness behind Nolan's adaptation! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube -...
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LRN Book Club - Tao Te Ching by Lau Tzu
Zach, Ben and Micah tackle Taoism, as the ponder Eastern philosophy after spending the first three episodes steeped in Western thought. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A...
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Ep 159 - Jurassic Park (1993)
Ben, Zach and T are back at you with the Spielberg arc! First up is the most legendary dinosaur movie of all time, Jurassic Park! This movie is truly an encapsulation of what makes Spielberg's style so special. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube -...
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Arc Introduction: Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg, one of the greatest American filmmakers, now a subject of the Movie Vault!
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LRN Book Club - The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith Part 3
Last Resort Network proudly presents its very own book club! Zach, Ben and Micah in three parts will work through Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments", a notable work that creates many of his moral arguments for his most famous work "The Wealth of Nations". The crew dig through Smith's...
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The Vault Unlocked: Project Hail Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Drama & More!
Catch up episode! Z. B & T recap their collective viewings of Wuthering Heights, The Bride, I Can Only Imagine 2, Reminders of Him, Project Hail Mary, The Drama, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, & A Great Awakening. So many new movies here on the Movie Vault!...
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Ep 158 - The Pianist (2002)
"The Pianist" is one of the most heart-breaking difficult watches in the history of Movie Vault. Zach, Ben and T breakdown the rawness of the film, the brilliance of the performance by Adrian Brody and some other lessons they picked up along the way Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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LRN Book Club - The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith Part 2
Last Resort Network proudly presents its very own book club! Zach, Ben and Micah in three parts will work through Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments", a notable work that creates many of his moral arguments for his most famous work "The Wealth of Nations". The crew dig through Smith's...
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Ep 157 - Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Continuing on in our WWII arc, Ben, Zach and T dive into one of Spielberg's most well known films, Saving Private Ryan. A film that dives headfirst into showcasing heroism and hope in the face of desperate times, there certainly is a lot to be gleaned from this film. The crew also considers the...
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Ep 156 - Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Zach, Ben and T begin the WWII arc with a crushing movie, Grave of the Fireflies. A rare Studio Ghibli not directed by Miyazaki, Isao Takahata's short animated feature will move you to tears. There is a lot to unpack in the beginning of this arc! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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Arc Introduction: World War II
Tressel intros the WWII arc
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The Vault Unlocked: Iron Lung, Wonder Man, Stranger Things Season 5 and David
Z, B and T are back at ya with some more quick reviews of recent releases! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at...
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Ep 155 - Marty Supreme (2025)
America was not ready for Tim Chalamet and the electric performance of Mary Supreme! Josh Safdie goes way back for the Movie Vault and Zach, Ben and T are thrilled to review this instant classic! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube -...
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Ep 154 - 3 Idiots (2009)
Zach, Ben and T are the three idiots who have the privilege of reviewing "Three Idiots". This brilliant Bollywood comedy/drama is filled with goofy humor, crazy plot twists, satirical social commentary and of course catchy songs. Don't miss out on this review! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email…
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Ep 153 - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (The Brave-Hearted Will Take the Bride, 1995)
Film two in the Bollywood arc is the epic and massively fun romantic drama comedy Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Zach and Ben breakdown the film and what it reveals about the genre from the perspective of a Western audience. Spoiler: the music is awesome! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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Outside the Vault: Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
Zach and Ben run through their most anticipated movies of 2026 Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at 614-486-7300…
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Ep 152 - Mother India (1957)
Zach and Ben begin the Bollywood arc by reviewing one of the most important films in Indian film history, Mother India! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance…
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Arc Introduction: Bollywood
Zach introduces the Bollywood arc
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Outside the Vault: Top 10 Movies of 2025
Ben, Zach and T unveil their top lists of 2025! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and...
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Ep 151 - Inglorious Basterds (2009)
The finale of the Tarantino arc features one of the most audacious World War II movies ever made! Listen as Zach and Ben recap and review this intense historic revisionist comedy! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork...
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LRN Book Club - The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith Part 1
Last Resort Network proudly presents its very own book club! Zach, Ben and Micah in three parts will work through Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments", a notable work that creates many of his moral arguments for his most famous work "The Wealth of Nations". The crew dig through Smith's...
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Ep 150 Special - Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2
150 episodes!!! What more can be said? Well a lot acutally, as you will find out on this special episode covering the full length of the Kill Bill saga. Zach, Ben and T discuss the thrills and blood spills of these epic movies (or movie?) Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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Ep 149 - Pulp Fiction (1994)
The long awaited Tarantino arc! This movie really needs no introduction, it simply changed cinema. Check out the episode Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance...
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The Vault Unlocked - Tron: Ares, The Smashing Machine, Black Phone 2, Good Boy and 28 Days Later feat. David Kiener
A new segment where the Movie Vault crew reviews newly released movies! This episode features Tron expert David Kiener! Enjoy! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance...
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Ep 148 - Spirited Away (2001) - Gluttony
Ben, Zach and Tressel discuss a movie you may not have tied the sin of gluttony to before...Spirited Away. Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece gives the crew a to chew on... They also recap the entire seven deadly sins arc! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube -...
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Movie News #4 - The Simpsons 2, Marty Supreme, and Box Office Busts!
AMC Stubs A Listers Zach and Ben discuss the pressing issues of the movie industry Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact…
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Ep 147 - One Battle After Another (2025)
PTA is back! With Leo! And Regina King! And Benicio del Toro! and Sean Penn! And Teyana Taylor! The Movie Vault weighs in! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance...
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Outside the Vault: Top 3 Movie Theatre Experiences
Ben Tressel, and Zach share their top three movie going experiences at the cinema. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact…
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The Vault Unlocked - Weapons, Caught Stealing, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, & The Long Walk
A new segment where the Movie Vault crew reviews newly released movies! Enjoy!
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Ep 146 - The Graduate (1967) - Lust
Zach and Ben tackle another deadly sin by reviewing Mike Nichols sensation "The Graduate" starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. Don't miss out on the discussion! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode...
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Outside The Vault: The Paper (2025)
Zach breaks down the new spinoff of "The Office", "The Paper". Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at 614-486-7300…
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Movie News #3 - The Emmys, Caught Stealing & The Fall Movie Slate We Love To See!
AMC Stubs A Listers Zach and Ben discuss the pressing issues of the movie industry Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact…
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Ep 145 - Office Space (1999) - Sloth
Sooooooo uhhhhhhh are you gonna tune into the new Movie Vault this episode about Office Space....cause if not, I'm gonna need you to come in on Saturday, soooooo, yeahhhhh Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetwork This...
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Outside the Vault - Top 5 Film Scores
Zach, Ben, and Tressel countdown their five favorite film scores! Some classics and a few more unknown scores are named so be sure to hear who made the cut!
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Ep 144 -Taxi Driver (1976) - Wrath
A tour de force of talent stemming from the collaboration of Paul Schrader, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese. The wrathful tour of vengeance by Travis Bickle is a story that was shocking at the time of release and has lived on in our culture into today. Don't miss as Ben and Zach discuss this...
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Ep 143 - The Prestige (2006) - Envy
Continuing in the "Seven Deadly Sins" Arc, the Movie Vault Crew (joined for the first time by Tressel) covers one of Christopher Nolan's underrated works, "The Prestige." The rivalry between the two magicians is ripe with envy. Plus we get a little magic from Nolan himself!...
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Ep 142 - Fargo (1996) - Greed
In the second installment of our seven deadly sins arc, Zach and Ben explore greed through the lens of Fargo. The breakout movie for the Coen Brothers, Frances McDormand, and William H. Macy, Fargo is a bleak look at an often overlooked area of the U.S. The slimy, underconfident used car salesman...
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Ep 141 - Scarface (1983) - Pride
Pride is known as the root of all evil and no movie shows the tragedy of this vice like Scarface. Al Pacino's masterful performance as Tony Montana highlights this 1980s classic. We may have even bought our own tiger Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- [email protected] YouTube -...
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Arc Introduction: Seven Deadly Sins
The Movie Vault presents the Seven Deadly Sins Arc. We will explore seven movies, each of which exemplifies one of the seven deadly sins. Make sure to tune in!
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Ep 140 - Mulholland Drive (2001)
The Lynch series comes to an end David's most critically acclaimed film, the noir, nightmare dream epic "Mulholland Drive". Zach and Ben dive into the deep meanings woven into this film and discuss if it is a mystery that can be solved. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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Ep 139 - The Straight Story (1999)
David Lynch is out to prove he can make a normal movie...and he does! Well sort of...the experimentation still persists. Richard Farnsworth wows as Alvin Straight. You will be rewarded if you spend time with this portrait of midwest America! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us-...
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The Movie Vault 138th Episode Spectacular - The Simpsons Movie (2007)
In a truly unique and special edition of the Movie Vault, Zach and Ben review The Simpsons Movie. This movie is of course based on the wildly popular American animated television program "The Simpsons". Zach is an expert on the show and you do not want to miss his insight!...