Visually Stunning Movie Podcast
by Visually Stunning Movie Podcast
Welcome to the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast! Here you will find simple, honest, straight-forward (okay, maybe not that straight-forward: we do like to tangent, occasionally) movie reviews for both new and not-so-new films. Sometimes, we will even take a look back at movies you (and we) may have missed the first time around. If you really want to keep track of everything we do and say (and why wouldn't you?), you can follow us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER, where you will find random bits of movie and entertainment information and commentary as we get them and pass them along. (Following us on TWITTER would be a great help, by the way. We promise we won't
Episodes
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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,...
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"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...
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"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 EVERYTHING 174 Minutes, Rated R Directed by Nathan Fielder, Lance...
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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 Dead A 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:...
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"Digger" Review
Tom Cruise has a new movie out, with acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu: DIGGER 129 Minutes, Rated R Written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu Synopsis: The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove…
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"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's THE SOCIAL RECKONING 112 Minutes, Rated R Written by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Aaron Sorkin Synopsis: Follows Frances Haugen, a young...
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The guys talk "Avengers Endgame Encore"
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.com/vsmoviepodcast) Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)...
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"Heart of the Beast" Review
New in theaters this weekend, Brad Pitt really pushes himself to the edge as he fights THE HEART OF THE BEAST 101 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Cameron Alexander Directed by David Ayer Synopsis: After a harrowing plane crash, a Special Forces officer and his combat dog find themselves stranded...
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"Onslaught" - Review
Blasting into theaters this Friday, September 4, from writer/director Adam Wingard, comes ONSLAUGHT 92 Minutes, Rated R Written by Simon Barrett, Adam Wingard Directed by Adam Wingard Synopsis: When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army...
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"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 BUDDY 95 Minutes, Rated R Written by Casper Kelly, Jamie King Directed by Casper Kelly Synopsis: A brave girl and her…
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"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…
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"The Dog Stars" Review
In theaters this week, Ridley Scott returns with a post-apocalyptic thriller: THE DOG STARS 158 Minutes, Rated R Written by Peter Heller, Mark L. Smith, Christopher Wilkinson Directed by Ridley Scott Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Survivors face roaming...
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"The End of Oak Street" - Review
Well, another week, another ambitious release. This time, it's the Spielbergian-flavored THE END OF OAK STREET 99 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by David Robert Mitchell Directed by David Robert Mitchell Synopsis: The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic…
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"Ice Cream Man" Review
Well, the discussion on this one got crazier than we had anticipated: ICE CREAM MAN 86 Minutes, Rated R Written by Eli Roth, Noah Belson Directed by Eli Roth Synopsis: An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. Let's talk...
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"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 DAY 145 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Chris McKenna, Erick Sommers, Stan Lee Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton Synopsis…
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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…
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"The Odyssey" Review
Without a doubt, this week's, and perhaps this Summer's, biggest release is THE ODYSSEY 172 Minutes, Rated R Written by Christopher Nolan, Homer Directed by Christopher Nolan Synopsis: After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops...
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"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 BURN 110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Sébastien Vanicek, Florent Bernard Directed by Sébastien Vanicek Synopsis:...
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"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 INVITE 107 Minutes, Rated R Written by Cesc Gay, Will McCormack, Rashida Jones Directed by Olivia Wilde Synopsis: Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite...
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"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...
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"Minions and Monsters" Review
This weekend we got the latest installment in the Minion-verse: MINIONS AND MONSTERS 90 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Pierre Coffin, Brian Lynch Directed by Pierre Coffin, Patrick Delage Synopsis: Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster...
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"Supergirl" Review
Yep. It's time. What do we think about SUPERGIRL 107 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Ana Nogueira, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Directed by Craig Gillespie Synopsis: Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an...
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"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 5 102 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Andrew Stanton, McKenna Harris Directed by McKenna Harris, Andrew Stanton Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of...
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"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 discuss THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD 123 Minutes, Rated R Written by Michael Sarnoski Directed by Michael Sarnoski Synopsis: Grappling with his past…
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"Disclosure Day" Review
Well, well, well.... So very much negative talky-talk about this one: DISCLOSURE DAY 145 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by David Koepp, Steven Spielberg Directed by Steven Spielberg Synopsis: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? The...
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"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...
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"Backrooms" - Review
No Clipping into theaters this week, it's BACKROOMS 110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Will Soodik, Kane Parsons Directed by Kane Parsons Synopsis: 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…
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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 WARS And what you're about to experience is the result of that panel. Enjoy. We all did. ~~~~~ You can read more...
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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 GROGU 132 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Directed by Jon Favreau Synopsis: Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu...
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Talking COMICPALOOZA with Craig Price of MATINEE HEROES
Less than 2 weeks away from our road trip to Houston, Tx, for COMICPALOOZA as 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...
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"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 3D 114 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Tarik Mikou, Billie Eilish Directed by...
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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 DETECTIVES 109 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Craig Mazin, Leonie Swann Directed by Kyle...
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"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 2 119 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger Directed by David Frankel Synopsis: As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to...
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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 Mummy 134 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by Lee Cronin Synopsis: The young daughter of a journalist disappears into...
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We're going to Comicpalooza!
Great news for us today, as we have been accepted into the Podcaster Program for this year's Comicpalooza! 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...
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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 Movie 98 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc Directed by Matthew Fogel Synopsis: Mario ventures into space,...
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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 COME 108 Minutes, Rated R Written by Guy Busick, R. Christopher Murphy, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin Directed by...
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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: UNDERTONE 93 minutes, Rated R Written by Ian Tuason Directed by Ian Tuason Synopsis: The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by...
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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 R Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary Shelley Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal Synopsis: In 1930s Chicago,...
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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:...
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"Project Hail Mary" - Review
Blasting into theaters Friday, March 20, Ryan Gosling tries to save the world in PROJECT HAIL MARY 156 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Drew Goddard, Andy Weir Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Synopsis: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no...
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The guys take a few minutes to talk about "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
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.com/vsmoviepodcast) Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)...
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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: HOPPERS 105 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Daniel Chong Directed by Daniel Chong, Jesse Andrews Synopsis: A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover...
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"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 KILLING 105 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by John Patton Ford Synopsis: Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at...
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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 R Written by Emerald Fennell, Emily Bronte Directed by Emerald...
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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: MERCY and DRACULA Sure, 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:...
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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 based SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL How 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…
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"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 for SEND HELP 113 Minutes, Rated R Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift Directed by Sam Raimi Synopsis: Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted...
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"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 TEMPLE 109 Minutes, Rated R Written…
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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: MIGRATION and IS 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: MIGRATION 98 Minutes,...
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Welcome to the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast!
Here you will find simple, honest, straight-forward (okay, maybe not that straight-forward: we do like to tangent, occasionally) movie reviews for both new and not-so-new films.
Sometimes, we will even take a look back at movies you (and we) may have missed the first time around.
If you really want to keep track of everything we do and say (and why wouldn't you?), you can follow us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER, where you will find random bits of movie and entertainment information and commentary as we get them and pass them along.
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