Very Important Movie Podcast

This week we’re stepping into the sweltering Brooklyn heat for Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing (1989). The neighborhood tension is boiling over, Sal’s Pizzeria is a questionable mess but hey, at least the cinematography is flawless! We’re gonna talk some shit in this one...The heavy realities of police violence, capitalism, and everyday micro-aggressions, while still finding time to debate Rosie Pe...

Today on V.I.M.P the captain requests that you put on your life vests, because it’s Eli’s pick for “Wet Month” — James Cameron’s Titanic (1997) . A beautiful love story between a rich girl and a poor boy on an “unsinkable” ship that would have TOTALLY worked out if the ship had not, ya know, sunk. BUT FIRST…an interesting game of madlibs (spoiler: Eli does NOT know what a noun is), shit-talking Ci...

Welcome back to V.I.M.P! Today we’re covering Jaiden’s pick for wet month - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) . Set sail with us as we discuss the Gore Verbinski classic that is…based on a Disneyland ride?? No but seriously, that ride rocks and so does this movie. So sit back, enjoy some rum, and hang out with us while we talk about the ins and outs of this nostalgic st...

Hello and welcome back to V.I.M.P! Happy…Thursday?? Yes, this episode is late - we apologize for the delay. We were having some technical difficulties with this episode. But hey, what else is new? Hey Riverside, fix your sh**!  This week, we're setting sail with Life of Pi (2012)—the movie that somehow convinced us that being stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with a 450-pound Bengal tige...

Welcome back to V.I.M.P! Today we’re “diving in” to Wet Month with Jaws (1975), Steven Spielberg’s shark-infested thriller that convinced an entire generation to be afraid of the ocean. When a great white shark starts turning beach days into crime scenes, it’s up to a small-town police chief, a marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter to stop the killing before the rogue shark takes another v...

This week we take a deep dive into Gotham’s darkest hour with a review of The Dark Knight (2008). While analyze the film’s complex characters, stand-out performances, and its lasting legacy on the superhero genre. Alongside a quick breakdown of the movie, we share personal anecdotes, debate nostalgic TV shows, and touch on recent celebrity controversies before laying out future plans for the podca...

In this episode of Very Important Movie Podcast, we dive headfirst into the pitch-black, meticulously obsessed world of David Fincher’s 2007 masterpiece, Zodiac. We break down how Fincher’s notoriously exhausting directorial style and use of digital filmmaking to perfect his vision made this decades-long obsession that consumed journalists and investigators alike. We don't just stop at the cinemat...

Welcome back to V.I.M.P! Today we’re covering Darian’s pick of the month - Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can (2002). Based on the “true” story of Frank Abagnale Jr., who conned his way into getting people to believe he was a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all while cashing fraudulent checks along the way. This story is now known to be complete BS, but hey, it still makes for a fun movie!  We also...

It’s a new month on V.I.M.P. and we’re diving into the early 2000s! Starting off strong with a movie by one of Shawn’s favorite filmmakers, David Lynch. Mullholland Drive (2001) is, much like many David Lynch creations, a film that only makes sense once you stop trying to truly understand it…but that doesn’t stop us from trying!  But first, strict religious cell phone plans, Hantavirus, and roboti...

Today on V.I.M.P, we get into Eli’s A24 pick — Uncut Gems (2019). However, first we discuss some very important topics, including (but not limited to): RFK Jr’s roadkill penis obsession, Michael Jackson conspiracies, and the slippery slope of lottery tickets to full-on gambling addiction…fun, right?! Then, we dive into Adam Sandler’s performance in this high-stress film that bears a very familiar...

In today’s episode of V.I.M.P, we explore A24’s Ex Machina , the 2014 film directed by—once again—Alex Garland. Believe it or not, Jaiden picked this film, and we are not analyzing it against her will! Some things we are discussing against Darian’s will? Katy Perry’s “disgusting vagina”, Coachella, and MAGA protests of HBO’s The Pitt .  As for the movie, we discuss why billionaires shouldn’t have...

In this episode of V.I.M.P, we dive into The Drama (2026) —the highly anticipated film starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya! We unpack the film’s complicated scenario as we wonder, how is something this serious so…funny? What would we do in this situation? And most importantly, why is Rachel such a b****?! Join us as we analyze key scenes, discuss the themes that linger long after the credits rol...

This week, we venture into the English countryside with A24’s Men (2022)… and immediately wish we hadn’t. What should have been a sharp, haunting exploration of grief and gender instead left us confused, annoyed, and occasionally yelling “WHY?” at the screen. Join us as we try to make sense of Alex Garland’s latest, where every man has the same face, subtlety goes to die, and symbolism is delivere...

Today on V.I.M.P, we’re heading Far Far Away—royal drama, fairy tale chaos, and all—as we break down the iconic sequel, Shrek 2 ! From the Fairy Godmother’s very ambitious career moves to Prince Charming’s over-the-top theatrics, we unpack how Shrek 2 levels up the innuendo and satire while we were all too busy quoting Donkey and “awing” over Puss in Boots. Join us as we explore the film’s unforge...

Today on V.I.M.P, GET OUT OF MAH SWAMP! We’re breaking down the beloved classic, Shrek ! In this episode, we dive into all the jokes that definitely flew over our heads as kids (and now make us go “wait… did they really just say that?”). From Lord Farquaad’s questionable compensations to the not-so-subtle romantic humor, we unpack how Shrek snuck in innuendos that kept adults entertained while kid...

Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya…and you should definitely listen to this episode. Today on V.I.M.P, we’re diving into the beloved 1987 Rob Reiner classic: The Princess Bride . It’s a story packed with sword fights, true love, revenge, rodents of unusual size, and some of the most quotable lines in movie history. From Westley and Buttercup’s legendary romance to the endlessly entertaining battle of...

This week, the VIMP crew heads to 1975 to ask the big questions: Is fantasy defined by ruby slippers or by a guy in a cardboard helmet pretending his servant is a horse? While we dissect why Holy Grail is the most quoted movie in history, the conversation takes an odd turn into the humanity of it all exploring how routine makes time disappear and why "scandals" feel so different across Gen X, Mill...

This week on VIMP, it’s chaos—in a good way. We swap life updates, throw out bold Oscar predictions, and debate everything from Happiest Season to Before Sunrise like it’s a competitive sport. There’s childhood nostalgia (gumballs! bad haircuts! lice paranoia!), a shoutout to School of Rock, and some love for Richard Linklater’s signature “people just vibing and talking” style. Somehow, they also...

Buckle up because this week on VIMP we’re sprinting through the emotional gauntlet of Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story. We’re breaking down the lightning-fast shifts between love and litigation, and questioning why marriage isn't just a five-year contract with a mandatory "opt out" clause. The conversation moves fast as we bounce from Darian’s frantic jellyfish encounters and sudden migraine mysteri...

If the world is ending in three weeks, are you spending your remaining time finding a soulmate or just wondering why your library card still works? This week we break down Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, a movie that asks if Steve Carell and Keira Knightley are a match made in heaven or just the last two people left at a very awkward party. We’re diving into the absurdity of "apocalypti...

Welcome to Romance Month where we kick things off with Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire. After failing a trivia segment that proves we have the collective memory of a goldfish, we dive into the "French Mansion Nude Pipe Smoking Era" and why commissioned portraits were basically just high-stakes, slow-motion Tinder. We also tackle the heavy stuff from the "Pacer Test" of historical abort...

Today we get down and dirty with the documentary 'Kiss the Ground' exploring whether regenerative farming is our planet's literal "grounding" or just more Hollywood-narrated hype. Global climate anxiety to the high-stakes drama of personal food allergies and why some vegetables still taste like punishment. Between debating the celebrity savior complex and the political maze of inaction. Join our P...

This week, we’re looking at The Pursuit of Happyness , the movie that convinced an entire generation that if you just walk fast enough and solve a Rubik’s Cube, capitalism might finally love you back. We’re breaking down the thin line between "inspiring perseverance" and "systemic gaslighting." Join us as we discuss why the "grindset" mentality is actually a nightmare, and whether Chris Gardner is...

Today we take a long, hard look at Into the Wild, a film that asks the question: "Is it a journey of self-discovery if you don't bring boots?" We’re dissecting McCandless’s questionable decision-making, debating whether nature is actually trying to kill us, and reflecting on why escaping society usually just leads to missing it. Between the soundtrack appreciation and our own travel blunders, we m...

On this episode of VIMP, we break the first two rules of Fight Club to talk about masculinity, soap, and why everyone missed the point of the movie. We’re diving into consumerism and our own personal "Project Mayhem" phases. Join us—just don't tell Tyler. Join our Patreon!