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Visually Stunning Movie Podcast

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

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35:57

"Tron: Ares" Review

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2025/10/10

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 also have been more unnerved by the idea of its very existence, as well.So how did Disney do with this

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16:50

"The Lost Bus" - Review

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2025/10/10

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 and Ryan feel this one stacks up as a cinematic tale of disaster and heroism?Listen and find

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16:12

"A House of Dynamite" is about to BLOW UP!

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2025/10/07

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 have different takes on this one, be sure to let them know who you agree with.~~~~~You can read more

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14:28

The guys take a swing at "The Smashing Machine"

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2025/10/02

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 website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast)

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43:49

The guys wrap-up their weekend at FanX Salt Lake 2025

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2025/09/30

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://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast)

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16:33

Wednesday Season 2 - Final Thoughts

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2025/09/21

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 quite a bit and had high hopes as Season 2 finally hit Netflix after too long a delay. At only 8

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45:26

"The Long Walk" - with special guest Val Cameron!

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2025/09/12

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 trudges into theaters today, September 12, and stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing,

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4:54

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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2025/09/10

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 course it's the Finale, but is it appropriately Grand?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our

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1:56

The Perils of Cosplay, "Red Sonja" edition - What...

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2025/08/31

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.

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32:39

The guys hack and slash their way through RED SONJA

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2025/08/31

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 Red Sonja fans?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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14:42

Mark and Ryan get caught reviewing "Caught Stealing"

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2025/08/29

This time, the guys get caught talking about the latest from director Darren Aronofsky, starring Austin Butler:CAUGHT STEALING107 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Charlie HustonDirected by Darren AronofskySynopsis:Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.A crime movie from a director with more... esoteric..

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15:54

Eden - Review

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2025/08/22

Crashing into theaters this weekend, it's the latest movie from director Ron Howard:EDEN129 Minutes, Rated RDirected by Ron HowardWritten by Noah PinkSynopsis:Eden unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders (Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney) who abandon modern society in search of a new beginning. Settling on a remote, uninhabited island, their utopian dream quickly unravels as they discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal

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14:17

Eenie Meanie - Review

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2025/08/22

New this week, the boys talk about the latest Samara Weaving vehicle:EENIE MEANIE109 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Shawn SimmonsDirected by Shawn SimmonsSynopsis:A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.Now, one would like to think that this would be good, with some action, some drama, and a lot of Samara......but is it?Eenie Meanie is available exclusively on Hulu

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12:15

"Highest 2 Lowest" - Review

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2025/08/14

Next up, we talk about the latest Spike Lee Joint,HIGHEST 2 LOWEST133 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Evan Hunter, Hideo Oguni, Akira KurosawaDirected by Spike LeeSynopsis:When a titan music mogul is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are usually pretty good, so can they bring this Kurosawa remake home?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us

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19:23

"Nobody 2" - Review

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2025/08/14

Unexpected bad-ass? Check.Comedic fight sequences? Check.Surprisingly entertaining? Check.NOBODY 289 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Derek Kolstad, Aaron RabinDirected by Timo TjahjantoSynopsis:Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca's past and his own.Listen as the boys discuss the action sequel that is decidedly NOT John Wick.So stop it.~~~~~You

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17:32

"East of Wall" - Review

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2025/08/14

Opening this week, a film unlike many we've seen before. A slice of life bit of "Docu-fiction" out of South Dakota calledEAST OF WALL97 Minutes, Rated RSynopsis:After the death of her husband, Tabatha- a young, tattooed, rebellious horse trainer- wrestles with financial insecurity and unresolved grief while providing refuge for a group of wayward teenagers on her broken-down ranch in the Badlands.The feature debut of writer/director Kate Beecroft, this is one you won't want to miss.Trust us.~~~~~You

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28:13

"Weapons" review

Visually Stunning Movie Podcast ·

2025/08/10

In theaters now, from the creator of Barbarian, Zach Cregger, it'sWEAPONS128 Minutes, Rated RSynopsis:When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.We really liked Barbarians, so we're very excited to see what his sophomore effort brings.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us

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20:10

The Naked Gun - Review

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2025/07/31

Another big release this week. It's a bit of a departure from the superhero films of the last few weeks, but it's still an existing IP, but one which neither of us was particularly enamored of going into.From Paramount, it'sTHE NAKED GUN (the new version)85 Minutes, Rated PG-13Synopsis:Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world.So what did we think?Listen on to find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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11:07

The Bad Guys 2 - Review

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2025/07/31

A couple new releases this week, but let's talk about the animated one first, shall we?From Dreamworks, it'sTHE BAD GUYS 2104 Minutes, Rated PGSynopsis:The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do "one last job" by an all-female squad of criminals.We all know how hard it is to make a good sequel, and animation adds a level of difficulty...So how did they do?~~~~~You can read more reviews and

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9:35

WTFWT? - Remakes and Reboots

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2025/07/27

Hey, everyone! Have a listen as Mark and Ryan have an impromptu discussion about Reboots and Remakes, in light of the upcoming release ofTHE NAKED GUNwith Liam Neeson, in what we can only hope is a complete parody of his own late-life action movie films.Have a listen and let us know what you think.~~~~~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

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