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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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25:21

"The End of Oak Street" - Review

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2026/08/13

Well, another week, another ambitious release. This time, it's the Spielbergian-flavoredTHE END OF OAK STREET99 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by David Robert MitchellDirected by David Robert MitchellSynopsis:The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown.Can this film possibly capture and present itself in the way it hopes to?Let's find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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23:52

"Ice Cream Man" Review

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2026/08/07

Well, the discussion on this one got crazier than we had anticipated:ICE CREAM MAN86 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Eli Roth, Noah BelsonDirected by Eli RothSynopsis:An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.Let's talk about what Eli Roth has or hasn't done with this one, shall we?~~~~~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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31:45

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - Review

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2026/07/29

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 DAY145 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Chris McKenna, Erick Sommers, Stan LeeDirected by Destin Daniel CrettonSynopsis:A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.So what do we think of this one?~~~~~You can read more reviews

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46:36

Comicpalooza panel - "4 for 40"

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2026/07/25

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 stage in the middle of the show floor, last panel of the day, and at the end, well... you'll see (hear).Enjoy this look back at "4 for 40."~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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27:52

"The Odyssey" Review

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2026/07/16

Without a doubt, this week's, and perhaps this Summer's, biggest release isTHE ODYSSEY172 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Christopher Nolan, HomerDirected by Christopher NolanSynopsis:After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.Much speculation and controversy has been thrown this film's way, most without basis in knowledge, but some thrown out by people who know.So how is it, really?Listen and

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14:07

"Evil Dead Burn" Review

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2026/07/16

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 BURN110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Sébastien Vanicek, Florent BernardDirected by Sébastien VanicekSynopsis:After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadites, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life - survive even in death.Stick around and find

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14:13

"The Invite" Review

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2026/07/12

So this week has another, artier movie release than usual. We missed it at Sundance, A24 bought it, and now it's here.THE INVITE107 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Cesc Gay, Will McCormack, Rashida JonesDirected by Olivia WildeSynopsis:Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.This isn't your typical date movie, that's for sure.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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13:20

"Moana" (2026) Review

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2026/07/09

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 original film.*sigh*Here we go.It's time to talk about Dwayne Johnson's wigMOANAWhat did we think? Listen on to find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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13:04

"Minions and Monsters" Review

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2026/07/05

This weekend we got the latest installment in the Minion-verse:MINIONS AND MONSTERS90 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Pierre Coffin, Brian LynchDirected by Pierre Coffin, Patrick DelageSynopsis:Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.Just like the Toy Story franchise, the Minions are generally seen as a bulletproof theatrical release. But is it?Let's babble

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46:13

"Supergirl" Review

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2026/06/27

Yep. It's time.What do we think about SUPERGIRL107 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Ana Nogueira, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Directed by Craig GillespieSynopsis:Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.Much ado has been ado-ing in the lead up to opening weekend.Let's discuss, shall we?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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22:17

"Toy Story 5" Review

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2026/06/23

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 5102 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Andrew Stanton, McKenna HarrisDirected by McKenna Harris, Andrew StantonSynopsis:Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW

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44:03

"The Death of Robin Hood" Review

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2026/06/18

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 discussTHE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD123 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Michael SarnoskiDirected by Michael Sarnoski Synopsis:Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.~~~~~You can read more

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43:35

"Disclosure Day" Review

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2026/06/12

Well, well, well....So very much negative talky-talk about this one:DISCLOSURE DAY145 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by David Koepp, Steven SpielbergDirected by Steven SpielbergSynopsis:If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? The truth belongs to eight billion people.We watched it. What did WE think about the latest from Steven Spielberg?Listen on to find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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17:57

"Power Ballad" - Review

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2026/06/06

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 best taken in manageable doses, and Nick Jonas is, put simply, not Mark's cup of tea.With these two competing thoughts in my head, how then would we react to POWER BALLAD98 Minutes, Rated RWritten by John

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33:52

"Backrooms" - Review

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2026/05/30

No Clipping into theaters this week, it'sBACKROOMS110 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Will Soodik, Kane ParsonsDirected by Kane ParsonsSynopsis: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, can this big screen adaptation of short clips generate big bucks at the box office?Let's find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW

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46:59

Comicpalooza 2026 - "This is the Way..."

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2026/05/26

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 WARSAnd what you're about to experience is the result of that panel.Enjoy. We all did.~~~~~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)

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40:20

Listen to a "no-sh!t" take on "The Mandalorian and...

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2026/05/20

We know you're seeing all kinds of typically hyperbolic takes on this one:STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU132 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah KloorDirected by Jon FavreauSynopsis:Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.But what is an actual, reasonable take on this film, without the click-bait headlines and sensationalistic presentations?Listen to find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews

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37:02

Talking COMICPALOOZA with Craig Price of MATINEE HEROES

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2026/05/10

Less than 2 weeks away from our road trip to Houston, Tx, forCOMICPALOOZAas 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 prepped for his first trip to this long-running and respected event.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook

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35:50

"Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live...

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2026/05/08

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 3D114 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Tarik Mikou, Billie EilishDirected by James Cameron, Billie EilishSynopsis:An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron.So how does Billie Eilish's tour video stack up? Listen and

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14:27

Whodunnit? - "The Sheep Detectives" can help!

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2026/05/08

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 DETECTIVES109 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Craig Mazin, Leonie SwannDirected by Kyle BaldaSynopsis:Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how

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