Starship Cinema with Vince Salerno

In episode 6, we review what many consider to be the best Toy Story film in the series: Toy Story 3! 00:00 Introduction02:27 Kate changes her mind on TS304:48 Lotso is the best villain in Toy Story11:07 Continuing the threads from Toy Story 212:33 Is Andy in Toy Story 5?15:28 The toys are in constant distress16:46 Where is Andy's dad?19:15 Woody and Andy's parallel arcs22:05 Toy Story 3 is a BEST PICTURE nominee24:40 Favorite side characters (primarily Ken and Barbie)26:00 Reading mid-2000s film blogs26:50 Kate and Vince on when they first saw TS330:34 Geeking out over movie posters31:36 The Dump Scene/Climax32:07 Toys playing God?34:10 Introduction to Bonnie36:00 Should TS3 have been the end?40:50 Where's Bo Peep?42:11 Toy Story Signature Collection & other toys48:21 Final thoughts, rating, and rankingMichael Arndt's Toy Story 3 masterclass: https://youtu.be/FBcwt3QlY_8?si=sXmSYeUgZmOEs7N6FOLLOW VINCE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebigv75Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialvincesalerno/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Thebigv75/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pb5Emh5XnCeJVSd2gTMla?si=d85f6c048818470a

We review one of the best films of 2026, so far, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The long-awaited directorial effort from Phil Lord and Chris Miller. We're joined by fellow filmmaker Gabe Moore and his wife, Allison Moore. 00:00 Start00:52 Introducing Gabe & Allison03:26 Gabe's thoughts on Project Hail Mary05:56 Allison hates The LEGO Movie. Vince doesn't.07:40 Is Project Hail Mary as smart as it seems?13:00 Praising Ryan Gosling's performance15:10 Allison questions the Mary statue16:09 Kate on going in blind17:50 Screenwriter Drew Goddard's Career22:40 Debating the film's themes (SPOILERS)29:20 Does Vince reference Toy Story in every episode?31:12 Ryland's character arc36:14 Ambiguous ending?38:58 A metaphor for Jesus Christ?44:54 Every good story is about becoming a saint46:12 Lord & Miller troupes, comedy, and soundtrack49:10 Bad movie theater experiences56:10 Did the film need romance?57:05 Lily from AT&T is in this film58:07 Discussing Andy Weir's original book1:00:45 Early production history 1:02:53 Reception (GOD TIER?)1:06:30 Final Thoughts and ScoreFOLLOW VINCE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebigv75Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialvincesalerno/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Thebigv75/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pb5Emh5XnCeJVSd2gTMla?si=d85f6c048818470a

We’re continuing our road to ‘Toy Story 5’ with the first sequel in the series: ‘Toy Story 2’! Vince and Kate discuss what makes the film such a great sequel, the themes of abandonment and fear of the future, the toys for the film, and much more!00:00 Start2:21 Growing up on Toy Story 24:09 Kate's favorite film in the series5:27 Rewatching as an adult7:33 Losing toys8:39 Buzz's special role in the film11:07 Woody's conflict of immortality vs love13:58 Kate's pitch for Toy Story 615:17 Analogy for parenthood18:16 Kate's favorite scenes19:20 Barbie in Toy Story21:37 Jessie's role in the film23:20 Ultra Buzz Lightyear26:54 Toy Story 2 Strummin' Singin' Woody doll29:00 Wheezy's role in the film30:52 Prospector's role and Woody's Roundup Gang37:15 Randy Newman's score and songs38:00 Toy Story 5's new trailer and story details48:37 Final thoughts and ratingFOLLOW VINCE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebigv75Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialvincesalerno/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Thebigv75/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pb5Emh5XnCeJVSd2gTMla?si=d85f6c048818470a

What do these two romantic comedies have in common? They both take place in Italy and feature a villain named Vincent… not happy about that. Vince and Kate review the latest theatrical release from Angel Studios starring Kevin James and Roku’s dip into Hallmark-style romcoms starring Cheetah Girl, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton. 00:00 Introduction3:39 Chef's Kiss Review6:10 Adrienne Bailon's Disney Channel past11:45 Themes of Chef's Kiss15:52 Every movie Vince is a bad guy?18:46 We talk about Doctor Who for some reason20:55 Final Thoughts and score on Chef's Kiss24:00 Solo Mio Review26:02 Praise for Nicole Grimaudo28:59 Praise for Kevin James and the supporting cast36:00 Themes of Solo Mio38:30 SPOLIER DISCUSSION47:15 Budget and box office50:03 Final thoughts and score on Solo MioFOLLOW VINCE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebigv75Instagram: @officialvincesalernoRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2548612Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Thebigv75/

On episode 2, we cover the cult holiday classic 'Groundhog Day'! Vince and Kate discuss their college connection to the film, controversial film takes, and much more!00:00 - StartFOLLOW VINCE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebigv75Instagram: @officialvincesalernoLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Thebigv75/

On our premiere episode, we kick off our journey to 'Toy Story 5' with the 1995 classic that started it all: 'Toy Story'! Vince and Kate discuss what the film means to them, its powerful themes and storytelling, unique trivia, and much more!00:00 - Start01:15 - What is Starship Cinema?03:47 - Kate's thoughts on Toy Story04:30 - Off-putting animation07:47 - Is Sid really a bad kid?08:30 - Toys we played with as kids17:02 - The original 1995 Buzz and Woody toys21:45 - Why Toy Story is Vince's favorite film24:40 - Falling in love with movies and filmmaking28:14 - Vince's favorite scene in the film33:54 - Kate's favorite scene in the film38:35 - Randy Newman is a FREAKING GENIUS41:13 - Meeting Through Toy Story and Invisible String Theory45:09 - Cast, Characters, and Toys46:44 - Mr. Potato-Head is Catholic?49:25 - Pixar's recent quality of films55:28 - Toy Story 5 continuing the 'Bonnie story'01:08:26 - Final thoughts and ratingFOLLOW VINCE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebigv75Instagram: @officialvincesalernoLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Thebigv75/