Visually Stunning Movie Podcast
Welcome to the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast! Here you will find simple, honest, straight-forward (okay, maybe not that straight-forward: we do like to tangent, occasionally) movie reviews for both new and not-so-new films. Sometimes, we will even take a look back at movies you (and we) may have missed the first time around. If you really want to keep track of everything we do and say (and why wouldn't you?), you can follow us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER, where you will find random bits of movie and entertainment information and commentary as we get them and pass them along. (Following us on TWITTER would be a great help, by the way. We promise we won't spam your feed.) Are you an INSTAGRAM user? We're there, too. Heck, we're even showing up on YOUTUBE, which gives you yet another way to listen and/or watch us, and where some video-only exclusive stuff gets dropped from time to time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Without a doubt, this week's, and perhaps this Summer's, biggest release is
THE ODYSSEY
172 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Christopher Nolan, Homer
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Synopsis:
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.
Much speculation and controversy has been thrown this film's way, most without basis i...
While both Ryan and I are fans of the Evil Dead franchise, I am by far the more... devoted... fan.
So what did we think of the latest entry in the Sam Raimi created universe:
EVIL DEAD BURN
110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Sébastien Vanicek, Florent Bernard
Directed by Sébastien Vanicek
Synopsis:
After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadites, she comes to ...
So this week has another, artier movie release than usual. We missed it at Sundance, A24 bought it, and now it's here.
THE INVITE
107 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Cesc Gay, Will McCormack, Rashida Jones
Directed by Olivia Wilde
Synopsis:
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
This isn't your typical date mov...
In 2016, Disney released an animated film that caught the interest of the audience and became one of their favorite and most successful "modern" films. In 2025, they released the sequel to said film, which also did pretty well.And this year, we got... checks notes... a live action remake of the original film.
*sigh*
Here we go.
It's time to talk about Dwayne Johnson's wig
MOANA
What did we think? Listen on to...
This weekend we got the latest installment in the Minion-verse:
MINIONS AND MONSTERS
90 Minutes, Rated PG
Written by Pierre Coffin, Brian Lynch
Directed by Pierre Coffin, Patrick Delage
Synopsis:
Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.
Just like the Toy Story franchise, the Mi...
Yep. It's time.
What do we think about
SUPERGIRL
107 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Ana Nogueira, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
Directed by Craig Gillespie
Synopsis:
Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.
Much ado has been ado-ing in the lead up to opening weekend.
Let's discuss, sh...
Did we need FIVE Toy Story films…?
After Toy Story 4 made me cry twice, my initial reaction is to say “no.”
But let’s talk about it.
TOY STORY 5
102 Minutes, Rated PG
Written by Andrew Stanton, McKenna Harris
Directed by McKenna Harris, Andrew Stanton
Synopsis:
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.
Another year, another deconstructed hero. This one draws on all kinds of "source material" to cobble together it's narrative.
Listen as Mark and Ryan discuss
THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
123 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Michael Sarnoski
Directed by Michael Sarnoski
Synopsis:
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the...
Well, well, well....
So very much negative talky-talk about this one:
DISCLOSURE DAY
145 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by David Koepp, Steven Spielberg
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Synopsis:
If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? The truth belongs to eight billion people.
We watched it. What did WE think about the latest from Steven Spielberg?
Listen on to...
Mark isn't the most musical-movie inclined fan, but I’ve been known to enjoy one from time to time.
Ryan tends to be, tho.
Two of director John Carney’s previous films (Sing Street and Flora and Son) are, by any definition, great, and we both enjoyed the hell out of them.
Paul Rudd is a commodity best taken in manageable doses, and Nick Jonas is, put simply, not Mark's cup of tea.
With these two competing th...
No Clipping into theaters this week, it's
BACKROOMS
110 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Will Soodik, Kane Parsons
Directed by Kane Parsons
Synopsis:
After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.
Based on the viral YouTube IP, can this big screen adaptation of short clips generate big bucks at the box office?
Let's find out.
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Well, Mark was at Comicpalooza over the Memorial Day weekend, and somehow wound up moderating a Star Wars panel on the fly.
THIS IS THE WAY... BACK TO THEATERS:
THE FUTURE OF STAR WARS
And what you're about to experience is the result of that panel.
Enjoy. We all did.
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We know you're seeing all kinds of typically hyperbolic takes on this one:
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
132 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor
Directed by Jon Favreau
Synopsis:
Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
But what is an actual, reasonable take on this film, without the click-bait headline...
Less than 2 weeks away from our road trip to Houston, Tx, for
COMICPALOOZA
as members of the Podcast Track.
We're looking forward to talking about a lot of great movies and taking part in some additional panels, as well.
Friend of the show Craig Price from MATINEE HEROES is here to help Mark get prepped for his first trip to this long-running and respected event.
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Concert movies are drawing people back into theaters, probably because even at premium rates, they're still FAR cheaper than actual tour tickets, and easier to get.
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D
114 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Tarik Mikou, Billie Eilish
Directed by James Cameron, Billie Eilish
Synopsis:
An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and co-directed by ...
I saw the trailer for The Sheep Detectives a couple months ago on a lovely date night with my wife.
I couldn’t believe it when I leaned over and told her “I don’t know why, but I want to see that.”
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
109 Minutes, Rated PG
Written by Craig Mazin, Leonie Swann
Directed by Kyle Balda
Synopsis:
Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. ...
After 20 years, Anne Hathaway returns to Runaway magazine to cross swords with Meryl Streep:
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
119 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger
Directed by David Frankel
Synopsis:
As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.
Was this sequel worth the wait?
Let's find out.
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Why is it the only mummy movies that have had any measure of success in the last 30 years are the (first two) ones starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz?
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
134 Minutes, Rated R
Written and Directed by Lee Cronin
Synopsis:
The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a ...
Great news for us today, as we have been accepted into the Podcaster Program for this year's
Comicpalooza!
Check out their website at comicpalooza.com for guest and ticket information!
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The Super Mario Bros Movie was a not-unsurprising hit, so it was only natural for Universal to want a sequel.
And here it is.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
98 Minutes, Rated PG
Written by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc
Directed by Matthew Fogel
Synopsis:
Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
But can it possibly fill the ...
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