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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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18:49

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - Review

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2025/11/23

It’s time for the third entry in the Knives Out universe. Creator Rian Johnson hasn’t disappointed us with Kentucky Fried Detective Benoit Blanc yet, and we see no reason why he should start now.WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY140 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Rian JohnsonDirected by Rian JohnsonSynopsis:Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.Watch to learn what the guys think of this one...~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:

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16:46

Wicked: For Good - The Review

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2025/11/22

Well, it’s finally here: the sequel/follow-up/completion of last year’s theater-crowd favorite:WICKED: FOR GOOD.137 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, Gregory MaguireDirected by Jon M. ChuSynopsis:Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.How do Mark and Ryan feel about this second bite at the apple?~~~~~You can read more reviews and

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20:59

Pay a visit to "Rental Family"

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2025/11/18

It’s no lie that Brendan Fraser is undergoing a career renaissance, and rightly so, as his Oscar-wining performance in The Whale demonstrated, and who may have surpassed that performance here.RENTAL FAMILY103 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Hikari, Stephen BlahutDirected by HikariSynopsis:An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of

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11:56

Sydney Sweeny enters the ring as CHRISTY

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2025/11/18

That's right, it's time for the annual tradition of "actor completely changes themselves physically for a role."This time, it's Sydney Sweeney breaking a sweat and lacing up the gloves for CHRISTY135 Minutes, Rated RWritten by David Michôd, Mirrah Foulkes, Katherine FugateDirected by David MichôdSynopsis:Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win,

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9:52

Don't sleep on "In Your Dreams"

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2025/11/14

From Netflix Animation,IN YOUR DREAMS90 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Erik Benson, Alex WooDirected by Erik Benson, Alex WooSynopsis:Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.How does this one stack up against the Disneys and Dreamworks?Pull up a pillow and find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us

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17:23

Let's get moving with "The Running Man"

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2025/11/14

Racing into theaters this weekend, Edgar Wright brings us a new vision of a Stephen King classic:THE RUNNING MAN133 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Stephen King, Michael Bacall, Edgar WrightDirected by Edgar Wright Synopsis:A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by "hunters" hired to kill them.Glen Powell steps into the immortal Arnold Schwarzenegger's combat boots for this one.Can he race this thing to the finish line?Listen and find out.~~~~~You

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29:05

"Nuremberg" - Review

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2025/11/09

In theaters now, Russell Crowe and Rami Malek go head to head, with Richard E Grant and Michael Shannon backing them up, inNUREMBERG148 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by James Vanderbilt, Jack El-HaiDirected by James VanderbiltSynopsis:A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring.Heady and depressing stuff, with some absolutely sizzling performances (especially Michael

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26:40

"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" Review

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2025/11/09

Welcome back friend of the show Val Cameron as she and Mark discussSPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE119 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Scott Cooper, Warren ZanesDirected by Scott CooperSynopsis:Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book.~~~~~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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18:21

Bee-Lieve it: Yorgoa Lanthimos' BUGONIA is here

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2025/10/30

This week, Oscar winner Emma Stone re-teams with director Yorgos Lanthimos in a sticky tale of conspiracy and paranoia:BUGONIA118 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Will Tracy, Jang Joon-hwanDirected by Yorgos LanthimosSynopsis:Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.Yorgos' films aren't for everyone, and our own responses to his films have been varied. How will we respond to this (somewhat)

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11:40

Star Wars Visions : Vol 3

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2025/10/29

The guys both really enjoyed the risk-taking results Disney garnered from the first two volumes of STAR WARS: VISIONSSo they were very much looking forward to this third installment.Can the streak continue?Listen 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) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram

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15:15

Do we regret seeing Regretting You?

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2025/10/28

A couple years ago, Colleen Hoover had the first film adaptation of one of her novels in theaters (IT ENDS WITH US). Now, we have the second:REGRETTING YOU117 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Colleen Hoover, Susan McMartinDirected by Josh BooneSynopsis:Centers on the strained relationship between young mother Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter Clara, exacerbated by Morgan's husband Chris's tragic death, forcing them to navigate life's challenges together.Mark and Ryan freely admit they are not the

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20:09

Such a "Good Boy"

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2025/10/23

Well, you don't get a film like this one every day:GOOD BOY72 Minutes, Rated PG-13Written by Alex Cannon, Ben LeonbergDirected by Ben LeonbergSynopsis:A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.This is a film which deserves to be talked about, so listen as we do just that.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our

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17:03

"If I Had Legs I’d Kick You" - Review

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2025/10/23

it's no secret that the buys very much enjoy when A24 kicks out a new movie to chew on, and this one was no exception.Some heady and unusual stuff from writer/director Mary Bronstein and star Rose Byrne: IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU113 Minutes, Rated RWritten and Directed by Mary Bronstein Synopsis:With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.What do

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43:36

"Frankenstein"

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2025/10/17

If it walks like a Gothic Horror and talks like a Gothic Horror, it must be the granddaddy of all Gothic Horrors, FRANKENSTEIN149 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Guillermo del Toro, Mary ShelleyDirected by Guillermo del ToroSynopsis:A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.Mark and Ryan absolutely love Guillermo's work, so this one should be a slam dunk.~~~~~You can read more

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17:30

The BLACK PHONE is calling again... dare you answer it?

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2025/10/16

Scott Derrickson is calling, but will Finney answer again?BLACK PHONE 2114 Minutes, Rated RWritten by C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson, Joe HillDirected by Scott Derrickson Synopsis:As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.Mark and Ryan were both fans of the first film, and hope the sequel can avoid the common

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15:52

"Roofman" Review

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2025/10/10

Breaking into theaters today, Channing Tatum is:ROOFMAN126 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Derek Cianfrance, Kirt BunnDirected by Derek CianfranceSynopsis:A charismatic criminal, while on the run from the police, hides in a hidden space of a toy store. There, he adopts a new identity and becomes involved with an employee, beginning a relationship as unlikely as it is risky.Is ROOFMAN going to get away with his cinematic crimes or get taken down by the Box Office Police?Listen and find out.~~~~~You can

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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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