That's High Praise

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2025’s Gunslingers is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the latest film from Cage and he’s going Western on this one. The first 13 minutes are spoiler free. Gunslingers opens in theaters everywhere from Lionsgate on April 11th, 2025. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1990’s Wild at Heart is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the legacy of David Lynch, how this movie pays homage to Wizard of Oz and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or twee...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2014’s Left Behind is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the past adaptions of the iconic book, the strange writing choices and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. G...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1989’s Time to Kill is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the strange editing choices of Cage’s only international film, the mental health effects of isolation & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach ou...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2004’s National Treasure is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the legacy of this iconic Cage film, the mental health of legacy and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s The Cotton Club is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the art of jazz, storytelling over the years, the lasting effects of an abusive relationship and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comme...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s Birdy is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the impact of escapism, the battle of nature vs nurture, the lasting effects of trauma & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, me...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 2009’s Astro Boy is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss Osamu Tezuka’s impact on not only the property of Astro Boy but also anime as a whole. Plus they navigate around animation around the early 2000s, the mental health of rejection and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and str...

VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s Racing with the Moon is worthy of high praise. In this episode, we sit down to talk what the film says about romance & mental health, preparing for potential death & much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comm...

You’re not dreaming, That’s High Praise is officially back from hiatus. Just in time for spooky season, we have come to find out if 2023’s Dream Scenario is worthy of high praise. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia & VHZest discuss everything from theories on the film, the commentary of mental health and stigma & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling wit...

In a surprise turn of ends, we have come to find out if Longlegs is worthy of high praise. Fresh from hiatus, VHZest & Captain Nostalgia chronicle their feelings on Cage’s terrifying turn as a serial killer, what the film says about religion, film trivia and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reac...

We've come to find out if 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High is worthy of high praise. Fast Times serves as Cage’s big screen debut and how much of debut did he truly have? In this episode, we’ll address the legacy of the film, the subject of sex in film, film trivia and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - p...

We've come to find out if 2023’s Butcher’s Crossing is worthy of high praise. In his second traditional Western, Cage saddles up to hunt bison. In this episode, we share some behind the scenes trivia, film trivia, what the film teaches us about mental health and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reac...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! We've come to find out if 2015’s Pay the Ghost is worthy of high praise. Will Cage pay the ghost to find his son? In this episode, we share our thoughts on this supernatural thriller, share film trivia and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at...

We've come to find out if 2017’s Inconceivable is worthy of high praise. Nicolas Cage reunites with Gina Gershon and Faye Dunaway for this straight-to-video adventure. Does it maintain the Cage mannerisms? Is it a lifetime movie with a bigger budget? Find out in this brand-new episode! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-...

We've come to find out if 1986’s Peggy Sue Got Married is worthy of high praise. Is it a romantic comedy? Is it a science fiction movie? And does it have some of the strangest film history trivia? The answer is yes to all of these as Josh and Micah break down the film’s genre-blending approach to storytelling, mental health themes and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and...

We've come to find out if 2001’s Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is worthy of high praise. We step into our first war era film of Nicolas Cage. Journey with us as we discuss the sacrifice and effects of war, the genre-blending approach to storytelling, film trivia and so much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - pl...

We've come to find out if 2019’s Color Out of Space is worthy of high praise. Worlds collide when Mark from Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast joins us to discuss how this movie stacks up against other adaptations of this famous H.P. Lovecraft story, the impact of narcissism, the beauty of the film and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depress...

We've come to find out if 1998’s Snake Eyes is worthy of high praise. This high stakes thriller boasts quite the cast and crew behind it. Find out if it is enough for this thriller to earn the coveted title of high praise. Join us as we share our thoughts on not only the movie but some of the insane history and mental health themes of the film. If you or someone you know is reading this right now...

We've come to find out if 1993’s Red Rock West is worthy of high praise. This incredibly difficult to find film united the stars of David Lynch’s biggest projects at the time of its release to create a neo noir film that is bound to grip you. In this episode, we discuss the mental health ups and downs of life on the road, the feeling of desperation, movie trivia and more! If you or someone you kno...

We've come to find out if 2023’s Renfield is worthy of high praise. We’re back from our hiatus to jump into the lifelong dream of Cage finally coming true as he takes up the teeth and cape of the iconic Dracula. Dracula has been one of three coveted roles for Cage. Find out what the other two are in this episode where we also explore the film’s blend of genres, understanding toxic relationships an...

We've come to find out if 2023’s The Old Ways is worthy of high praise. In a special birthday episode, today’s is his 59th birthday, we’re coming out of hiatus for a look at Cage’s first traditional western. V.H.Zest and Captain Nostalgia will peel back the layers of this film with its film trivia, the importance of understanding one’s value, our connection with westerns, and much more. If you or...

We've come to find out if 2018’s Between Worlds is worthy of high praise. In our shortest Nic Cage episode to date, Captain Nostalgia and VHZest dissect the strange fantasy world of this direct to video Cage film. Find out if this strange little movie is worthy of high praise as we navigate through the worlds of sci-fi, grief and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and strug...

We've come to find out if 2013’s The Croods is worthy of high praise. We thought we would try and tackle some of Cage’s more heartfelt and family-focused movies for a few episodes. Journey back with us to the dawn of man with 2013’s The Croods. While Cage has done voice work before it is nothing to this capacity. Throughout this time travel episode, we’re addressing cavemen and evolutionary stereo...