Visually Stunning Movie Podcast

Listen as Mark tackles: The Wandering Earth II 173 Minutes, Not Rated Written by Gong Geer, Frant Gwo, Cixin Liu Directed by Frant Gwo Synopsis: Humans built huge engines on the surface of the earth to find a new home. But the road to the universe is perilous. In order to save earth, young people once again have to step forward to start a race against time for life and death. The sequel (but reall...

Mark and Ryan sit down to discuss two new movies; last week's release Plane and this week's release Missing . One globe-trotting Gerard Butler action film and an intimate, but world-spanning mystery. What a pair. Have a listen! ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com . Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on Facebook and Twitter (@VSMoviePodcast), head...

Ryan finally gets to expound on M3GAN, last week's surprisingly hot new theatrical release, and we even hit on things like the lack of gore (PG-13) and sequels, both of which are now topics of public discourse, lol. We also very into some "how-the-sausage-is-made" talk about our upcoming excursions to the Sundance Film Festival, so stick around for that, as well. So, sit back and enjoy this weirdl...

Mark talks about this week's two big releases: one is traditional cinema fare, while the other is decidedly NOT. You can decide which is which. A Man Called Otto and M3GAN , in theaters NOW. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com . Please LIKE , SHARE , and FOLLOW us on Facebook and Twitter (@VSMoviePodcast), head over to our YouTube channel and hit...

This week, I had the chance to interview 3 cast members from Amazon Prime's hit series Three Pines: Sarah Booth, Julian Bailey, and Anna Tierney. I know this one is pretty long, but I figured it was worth it, as all three of these folks were really generous with their time and willing to talk about anything. Yes, it's three separate interviews back-to-back, but that's the nature of the beast, some...

Join Mark and Ryan as they get a chance to talk again after a busy awards screening season and perform their traditional Christmas movie discussion. This year, Hollywood has gifted us with Violent Night, starring David Harbour. Awesome. ~~~~~ Read more reviews and opinion on the website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you....

Listen as Mark and Valerie Cameron from What To See With Val discuss these two high-profile films in-depth. Synopsis: From Damien Chazelle, Babylon is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multi...

Avatar: The Way of Water - Review 192 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written and Directed by James Cameron Synopsis: Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home. ~~~~~ Listen as Mark and Ryan discuss the newest 3+ hour epi...

Free Puppies! - Review 68 Minutes, Not Rated Directed by Christina Thomas and Samantha Wishman **NOTE: Mark was lucky enough to be able to talk to director Samantha Wishman and rescuer Monda Wooten. The link to that is included, but also read Mark's review below.** Synopsis: Millions of rescue dogs from the rural South have been transported to new homes thanks to the tireless efforts of a grassroo...

This week Mark and Ryan talk about two of this week's releases: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Bones and All . Two distinctly different films to discuss, lol. Listen, enjoy, and check out our written reviews at the website, VSMoviePodcast.com . ~~~~~ And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (VSMoviePodcast.com/Co...

Two big "art-house" type movies opening wide this week. Mark and Ryan mostly agree on them, but to differing degrees. Check out Armageddon Time with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Anne Hathaway (from Focus Features) and The Banshees of Inisherin, festival darling starring Colin Farrell, Brenden Gleeson, and Kerry Condon (from Searchlight). ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please,...

Black Adam - Review 124 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Jaume Collet-Serra Directed by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani Synopsis: Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. Well, it's upon us. Th...

Please welcome back Craig Price from Matinee Heroes as he and Mark discuss three different offerings from Disney+: Werewolf By Night , Andor , and She-Hulk. Obviously, they may have some disagreements on these. Have a listen and see who's right. **Spoiler alert: Mark is; it's his show, after all** Be sure to Subscribe to Matinee Heroes YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_Ch...

Well, it's spooky movie season, everyone, so naturally Mark and Ryan are going to talk about the influx of horror/Halloween films. This week, it's Smile and Hellraiser (2022). ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/ ). Please Lik...

David O. Russell returns with another star-studded cast and an (perhaps) over-ambitious yet under-developed plot. What will Mark and Ryan think of this one? Listen and find out. ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/ ). Please L...

Blonde - Review 167 Minutes, Rated NC-17 Written for the screen and Directed by Andrew Dominik Synopsis: Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde boldly reimagines the life of one of Hollywood's most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines of fact and fiction to exp...

Don't Worry Darling - Review 123 Minutes, Rated R Written by Katie Silberman Directed by Olivia Wilde I'm not sure which is more dramatic, the happenings on-screen or behind the scenes of this movie. ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Con...

Listen as Mark and Ryan discuss -- in general, no spoilers -- their thoughts on the new Star Wars series on Disney+, Andor, after watching the first 4 episodes. ~~~~~ Read more reviews on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/ ). Please Like, Shar...

Pearl - Review 102 Minutes, Rated R Written by Ti West and Mia Goth Directed by Ti West Synopsis: Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions all collide, in the stunning, technicolor-inspired origin...

Mark and Ryan have often discussed films being "based on" or "inspired by," but this one is a bit different in that its billing itself specifically as an alternate history. And what a historical time to place a story. Listen as the guys discuss the pros and cons of this approach and whether or not the movie benefits from it. Not to mention whether or not you should see it. ~~~~~ Read more on the w...

Mark and Ryan talk about two big releases this week from Disney: Cars on the Road and Pinocchio , featuring Tom Hanks. Both on Disney+ beginning today. Have a listen as we discuss, and read more at the website VSMoviePodcast.com ~~~~~ And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/ ). Plea...

Where Mark and Ryan talk about a harmless little childrens' series on Netflix about an adorable stuffed patchwork rabbit. This ain't your parents' Toy Story ... Lost Ollie is now streaming. ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/...

Listen as Mark and Ryan discuss Honk for Jesus and the surprising Stallone vehicle, Samaritan , before veering into a rant on the WB's recent (and self-inflicted) troubles.) ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page ( VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/ ). Please Like,...

Mark welcomes back Val from What To See With Val (and the MoviesThatMakeUs Podcast, among others) and they discuss a few recent films: - John Boyega's Breaking - Sterling K. Brown's " Honk for Jesus - George Miller's Three Thousand Years of Longing ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast.com . And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on...

This past weekend, I traveled over the mountains (not UNDER, Frodo) to beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, for their comic con . During my all-to-brief visit, I was lucky enough to have the Mandalorians' Armorer herself, Emily Swallow, give me a few minutes of her time to talk about what she's been doing... ...but definitely NOT talk about season 3. ~~~~~ Read more on the website: VSMoviePodcast...