Cinema Recall

Here is a preview of The Rotten Truth where Donnie Roberts and The Vern talk about Terry Gilliam's film adapation of Hunter S Thompson's book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas . It has a 50 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes which means some think it's utter trash and while others hail it as a masterpiece. Where do you lie? Check out the full version over at Rabbit Hole Podcasts ⁠https://rabbitholepodcasts...

While they were promoting Reservoir Dogs and El Mariachi. Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino met and soon after they would begin working together on projects. One of them is a little horror movie about two bank robbers(George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino) who just wanted a safe spot to lay low for a few hours. Join us as we explore the making, themes, and impact of ' From Dusk Till Dawn &#39...

Vern from Cinema Recall Podcast shares his insights on theupcoming film 'Mother Mary' from A24, criticizing its lack of music from the band mothermary and exploring the deeper story of the band members'background. He discusses the importance of authentic representation and the potential missed opportunities in the film's approach. Check out these links for more information motherma...

Continuing our series on the films of Oscar winning director, Paul Thomas Anderson. The Vern brings back on film critic and composer, David Rosen of Piecing it Together to talk about Licorice Pizza . A slice of life rom com in the 70's featuring outstanding debut performances from Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim. Speaking of Haim. Check out the great music of this band in a short feature directe...

Our next episode in our series on director Robert Rodriguez switches gears to talk about his first (but not last) family feature, Spy Kids. Starring Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara as two child spies who must rescue their parents(Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino) from a kids' show host(Alan Cumming) Joining The Vern to talk about this fun action film is Robert Yaniz Jr of Franchise Detours and Back...

We are starting a brand new series on a filmmaker who did so much himself before the studios got involvded and even after they were involved he still kept his signature style. Yes folks we are honering the works of Robert Rodriguez. On this episode we are talking about the movie that really opened him up for a whole wide audience who didn't want to be bothered to read subtitles for his debut f...

Here is a preview of a new director series covering the films of Robert Rodriguez. The first episode is on Desperado starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek The Vern is joined by Isable Teran of Hearsing Around and That's Bodacious Dude of Rabbit Hole Podcasts to talk about this action classic Get access to full episode by becoming a Patreon Member patreon.com/cinemarecallpod

The Vern is back to give you his quick thoughts on two recent features with a horror style to each, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and The Bride. Ready or Not 2 picks up where the first one left off and Samara Weaving still has more pesky in laws to deal with. After the break The Vern reviews one of the most divisive movies of 2026 so far. Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride which has a 57 % rating on...

For this bonus episode, Im playing sections from two podcast shows Im co hosting. For the first half, it's the DDI Films Podcast . A new podcast that I started working for this past year. On this episode. Andrew, Sarah and myself go over the Oscar nominations and list who we think got snubbed. Become a Patreon Member to see full video uncut https://www.patreon.com/c/cinemarecallpod Visit Websi...

The Vern is back to give you his quick thoughts on these recent flicks. Send Help How to Make a Killing Siriat Mr. Nobody Against Putin Wuthering Heights(2026) The Moment I'm going to start releasing these episodes near the end of each month

Reposting our episode on Martin Scorsese's comedy After Hours with guest Robbie Sherman of Conversations with Robbie Sherman The movie is about a guy who meets a girl and gets involved with a night he won't ever forget. Ad Spots It's Time To Rewind

The Vern gives short reviews to these movies on this episodeThe Running Man (2025)Marty SupremeThe King of ComedyThe Testament of Ann Lee**Note** All clips of movie are used for review purpouses only

With Sam Raimi's latest Send Help now playing in theaters I thought this would be a good time to post my guest spot on Collateral Cinema Podcast talking about his debut feature, The Evil Dead from 1981. Joining us was Robbie of Conversations with Robbie Sherman and we all had a great time discussing this horror classic ** Note** I originallyt posted this on our Patreon page a few weeks ago. ht...

Way back in the day Jason Soto started a little podcast that grew into a podcast network. That show was Whatever with Jason Soto and that Network is Rabbit Hole Podcast. Whatever is no longer in existence but Rabbit Hole is still going strong. This is the debut episode where Jason asked me to be his very first guest. We talk about some 90's music videos, perfrom some comedy sketches and review...

Cinema Recall will be away until late Feburary but while we are away. Here is a fun episode where I, The Vern give you two fun short reviews of movies by director Brian DePalma from our DePalma December series, Raising Cain and Mission Impossible . Enjoy Ad Spot It's Time to Rewind

Well it's here, the end of 2025. Many many movies were released last year and I am going to bring you what I think are the best films of 2025. This is a list of what I think is the ten best and the five worst. Please note that this is just one man's opinion and if you disagree with my picks, It's ok to be wrong., I'm just teasing but I would love to know what is on your list as wel...

Today is the last episode in our series of films directed by Brian DePalma and it has been a really fun journey. I urge everyone (if you haven't already) to go back and listen to the past episodes because there were lots of great guests and tons of fun too. On this episode The Vern was joined by Matt and Ashley of the podcast Mashley at the Movies to discuss the thriller Sisters starring Jenni...

We are getting towards the end of DePalma December with one more episode left to go after this one. Today the Vern's guest is Justin Ballard of Parents' Night In and he chose the blockbuster feature, The Untouchables . Starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert DeNiro and more. With a script by David Mamet and directed by Brian DePalma. This crime story about Elliot Ness and his team&#39...

There is no easy way to describe the plot to the fantasy musical  comedy, Phantom of The Paradise but The Vern and guests  from Shocked and Applaud podcast do their best to describe it. Made right after Sisters (72) and before Carrie (76) Brian DePalma directed this rock horror musical that came out before The Rocky Horror Picture Show but for some reason did not get the cult status that one achie...

The Vern takes a quick look at the big screen adaptation of the best selling book of the same name, The Housemaid . Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried

The Vern reviews The Sure Thing . A movie Rob Reiner directed between This is Spinal Tap and Stand by Me . He also talks about the other movies that were directed by this talented man who was taken tragically from this world. Rest in Peace Rob Reiner

If you thought your High School was hell.  Wait til you see it through the eyes of Carrie White.   Based on the very 1st novel by Stephen King.  Brian DePalma's adaptation of Carrie set a high standard of horror movies  and while there have been other versions.  Nothing will best the original.  Listen to The Vern and guest Melissa of The Good Evening Kiddies Podcast discuss the movie and some...

Continuing our series on director Brian DePalma. The Vern brings on theater/ film critic and voice acor Jeantte Miller to discuss one of DePalma's most controversial features, Dressed to Kill . Starring Michael Caine, Nancy Allen and Angie Dickenson. Ad Spots Piecing it Together Simplistic Reviews ** Note** This episode appeared previously on this podcast Dec 11 2020

In this episode of the Cinema Recall Podcast, host Verndiscusses recent movie releases and their potential for awards recognition. He reviews ' Hamnet' , a poignant film about Shakespeare's life, and ' It Was Just an Accident' , a thought-provoking narrative on revenge and ambiguity. Theconversation continues with ' The Smashing Machine ', a dramatic portrayal of UFC's early days, and ' Eternity '...

We finish up our series on director Sean Baker by discussing the film that people took notice of first, Tangerine . The story of two transgender sex workers in Hollywood, CA. Where one finds out that her pimp has been cheating on her while she was away in jail. Filmed only with an Iphone at the time. This wonderful holiday fable gets covered with special guest, Howard Casner of Pop Art podcast. Th...