Movies Merica

I feel the need, the need for you to read....on. Finally, after 36 long years of waiting we get a Top Gun sequel. Is it worth the wait we've been put through? Listen to Van's spoiler-free review to find out. You can then decide whether to put on your flight suit and jet over to your local theater. You get F-18s, Tom Cruise, cocky pilots, jet fights, and of course Jennifer Connelly. Entic...

If you want to experience, what I would imagine is as close to a cinematic version of an acid trip, then Everything Everywhere All At Once might be your drug of choice. This movie directed by Daniels gives you a story involving the multiverse that has nothing to do with Marvel or Dr. Strange. Film legends Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis and James Hong bring this adventure/comedy/drama/Kung Fu movi...

You'll find this episode to be fire-roasted and maybe tasty too. In the movie "Firestarter" we have a little girl who can set anything on fire that she wants. You'll have to excuse her parents if they're a little hesitant to send her to her room with no supper. This is a remake of the 1984 Drew Barrymore movie which is based on a Stephen King book. Check out this spoiler-f...

Stranger danger! Dr. Strange has a new batch of baddies on his hands to battle with his mastery of the mystic arts. Joining him in this latest MCU offering is Wanda Maximoff AKA Scarlet Witch who just might be up to no good. Is this movie pure magic or is it just a lame magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat? Sam Raimi, from Evil Dead and Spider-Man fame, joins the fraternity of MCU movie director...

Get ready to fly Con Air on a trip to a Face/Off with a National Treasure. Strap in because we're Gone In 60 Seconds. The legend who stars in all these pokes fun at himself by playing himself in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent. Nicolas Cage, who is never boring, stars in this action comedy with Pedro Pascal that is guaranteed not to bore you. Like the IRS, you'll be obsessed with...

“I will avenge you father, I will save you mother, I will kill you Fjolnir!” To find out what that even means check out this spoiler-free review of the Viking epic, The Northman. If you love sword fighting, bloody action and Willem Dafoe playing a fool, boy, is this the movie for you! Robert Eggers follows up The Witch and The Lighthouse with this bigger budgeted historical revenge tale that’ll il...

He was a boy that became a boxer. Then a boxer that became an actor. Then an actor that became a priest. Mark Wahlberg covers that whole range in "Father Stu" playing the titular Stuart Long character with passion and purpose. Listen in on Van's review of this inspirational, funny, sad, beautiful, tragic, romantic and gritty film that tells the tale of this man that would not be ign...

Explosions, gunfights, car chases, crashes. Nope. Not another 1800s British period piece romance as you might expect. This is Michael Bay's Ambulance. Come for the not-so-intelligent screenplay but stay for the awesome Bayhem! Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Eiza Gonzalez star in this bank robbery/ambulance hostage-taking/car chase thriller. You'll have a seat to sit in but...

Imagine if Count Dracula started his life as a emo-doctor born with a rare blood disease. Intrigued? Well, do we have the movie for you! The kinda-MCU presents Morbius starring Jared Leto and yet another baddie with a British accent. Van reviews this thought-provoking comic book thriller torn from today's vampire headlines that finally brings awareness to urban vampire blood culture and its v...

Batman ditches the cane and beard to rise up for this third and final chapter in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. Van wraps up his recap of this cinematic triple threat with Bane taking the main stage as Batman's latest villain. For some reason the bad guys really hate Gotham and Batman has to protect his beloved city again. The Movies Merica Signal is shining in the night. Answe...

BOOM! KAPOW! SMASH! We're fighting crime in Gotham in this latest Movies Merica episode going over the classic The Dark Knight. Van Ebert gives you his impressions on the second film in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. He discusses the legendary performance from the late, great Heath Ledger as The Joker and how this film expanded what a comic book movie could be among other takes...

For the next 3 episodes, during the sleepy next 3 weeks of movie releases, we'll be heading back to the Batcave and I'll bring you reviews of all 3 movies in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. First up to bat, 2005's Batman Begins. The movie that made us all realize that this trilogy would be like no Batman movies we'd ever seen before. Nolan brought us his Batman in...

Riddle me this, riddle me that, who is afraid of the big, black bat? Watch the latest Dark Knight movie, The Batman, to find out, but first listen to Van's review for more clues. Cloverfield, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and War For The Planet Of The Apes director Matt Reeves answers the call of the Bat Signal and brings his unique take on the Defender of Gotham to the screen. Will this be...

Get your tail wagging by listening to Van's review of Channing Tatum's latest movie "Dog." It's true the fur does fly in this movie, but is it good? Listen in to find out and decide if you should go check this flick out. This movie brings you a tale of a man and a road trip with a troublesome dog. Maybe bring a furry friend with you to this movie, and if so, don't for...

Grab some champagne but keep your back to the wall. There's murder afoot in this here murder mystery movie. Check out Van Ebert reviewing the latest Kenneth Branagh-directed movie based on an Agatha Christie novel. We've got Egypt, rich people, champagne and caviar....and some bloody bad deeds.  Support the show Feel free to reach out to me via: @MoviesMerica on Twitter  @moviesmerica on...

Casablanca. The Maltese Falcon. Citizen Kane. Schindler's List. Now picture the complete opposite of those movies and you have Jackass Forever. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and their merry band of bruised and battered stunt puppies are back to tantalize you with more gross out, hilarious stunts. You'll laugh, you'll cry....from more laughing and then laugh some more. Check out Van&apos...

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, feast your eyes on the wonderment and fantastical visions you'll see with this review of Nightmare Alley. Like the carnival in this movie, Van's review has all kinds of freaky things in it. Guillermo Del Toro brings his usual dark and ominous stylings to this noir mystery thriller set in the 30s and 40s. Listen on and behold the awesome spectacles of...

Elvis. Gun battles. Comic books. Rollercoasters. Mobsters. Romance. Mix 1 part Christian Slater, 1 part Patricia Arquette and strain. This movie has the whole enchilada. Check out Van Ebert reviewing this star-studded, under-appreciated masterpiece of Quentin Tarantino-penned kinetic, frenetic action/romance.  Support the show Feel free to reach out to me via: @MoviesMerica on Twitter  @moviesmeri...

Ghostface is back to his old bloody killing ways in this requel/reboot/rehash in the Scream franchise. Just like Ghostface, this franchise is hard to kill, and Van Ebert will be your Tour Guide Of Terror through this latest flick with this review. Wes Craven is gone but Scream lives! Check out this episode while keeping your doors locked.  Support the show Feel free to reach out to me via: @Movies...

Cheerio, ol chaps! Fancy an action-packed British spy thriller that's a bit naughty? The King's Man might just be what the Queen ordered. Intercept Van Ebert's review of this latest Kingsman offering from director Matthew Vaughn with the fantastic Ralph Fiennes. Of course Van will be giving a pint of beer a go while doing this review so grab one yourself if you like while listening...

Kurt Warner. The Man. The Myth. The Legend. The Hy Vee grocery store shelf stocker!? Listen in on Van Ebert's review of this cinematic tale of a man who had everything stacked against him but who still rose above it all with hard work and became a NFL legend. If you're starving for some inspiration, or a movie that just makes you feel absolutely lazy, check this out. Listen to this revie...

Take the blue pill and you'll go back to sleep. Take the red pill and listen to this review. Take the orange pill and quickly realize it's a jellybean, not a pill. Keanu Reeves is back as Neo in the latest Matrix sequel. I'd say consider this review a public service announcement more than a review. Check it out! Support the show Feel free to reach out to me via: @MoviesMerica on Twi...

If you're feeling a little Peter tingle that would be the arrival of Van Ebert's review of the MCU's latest Spidey movie. Whether you listen from your fav beanbag chair, from the top of the Empire State Building or while stuck in traffic, don't miss this webisode going over all things Spider-man, villains, action, explosions, Lego Death Star sets. WARNING: SPOILERS! Support the...

SQUIRREL!!! Grab your Marty Moose egg nog glasses filled to the brim and join Van Ebert around the Christmas tree as he regales you with tales of Christmas Vacation. What movie better exemplifies the Christmas season than a movie with Snots The Dog, disgusting dried out turkey, terrorist squirrels and blatant Christmas lights electrical code violations? Support the show Feel free to reach out to m...

You've heard of House Of Cards, House Of The Rising Sun, House Of Pancakes? Check out Van Ebert's review of Ridley Scott's House Of Gucci, where the house doesn't always win. This operatic movie has mayhem, scheming, intrigue and espresso. Tune in to hear more. Ciao! Support the show Feel free to reach out to me via: @MoviesMerica on Twitter  @moviesmerica on Instagram Movies M...