Listen as Mark and Ryan discuss the latest film from Robert Zemekis, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, in theaters now: Here 104 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Eric Roth, Robert Zemekis, Richard McGuire Directed by Robert Zemekis Synopsis: A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com. Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on: Facebook...

Opening this week, from A24, it's a romantic movie that, dare I say, we rather like. Listen as Mark and Ryan talk about We Live in Time 107 Minutes, Rated R Written by Nick Payne Directed by John Crowley Synopsis: An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. Starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website:...

It's Spooky Season, so here come the "scary" movies for all age groups. This time, it's a Disney-esque one for the tweens. What did Mark and Ryan think of Monster Summer 97 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano Directed by David Henrie Synopsis: When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and...

Joker: Folie a Deux 138 Minutes, Rated R Written by Scott Silver, Todd Phillips, Bob Kane Directed by Todd Phillips Synopsis: Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com. Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on: Facebook...

Well, we're not sure we could be talking about two more different movies, but here we are. First, we'll have a look at the newest family film to hit theaters: The Wild Robot before we move on to a decidedly NOT family film: The Substance, which has garnered a lot of buzz in recent film festivals. What do we think? Listen and find out. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com. Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on: Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast)...

Lots of folks excited about this latest entry from Blumhouse, starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Kris Hitchen. Have a listen as Mark and Ryan break down their thoughts on: Speak No Evil 110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Christian Tafdrup, Mads Tafdrup, James Watkins Directed by James Watkins Synopsis: A family is invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house, unaware that their dream vacation will soon become a...

35 years in the making, it's the sequel that fans of the 1988 original Beetlejuice have been waiting for... Including Ryan. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 104 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Seth Grahame-Smith Directed by Tim Burton Synopsis: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the...

Opening this week, a film that should be on every film fan's radar. From A24 Sing Sing 105 Minutes, Rated R Written by John H. Richardson, Brent Buell, and Clint Bentley Directed by Greg Kwedar Synopsis: Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. Mark and Ryan love this one. Listen to find out why. ~~~~~ You can read more...

You know, it's been quite a while since we had an episode of What The F*ck Was That? but it finally happened again. This time, thanks to our discussion of Alien: Romulus, we segued to Alien3, which lead to Fincher's working cut, which led us to Mark's thoughts on Rebel Moon Chapters 1 & 2 the Director's Cuts. It's not pretty. Listen for yourselves. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com. Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on: Facebook...

In space... you know. But in theaters? Everyone can hear you. And you will. This week's big release is Alien: Romulus 119 Minutes, Rated R Written by Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, and Dan O'Bannon Directed by Fede Alvarez Synopsis: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.   What do the guys think about this latest entry in the Aliens universe? Listen on to find...

Opening this week, Blake Lively attempts to knock her husband out of the top spot at the box office with a drama, based on a best-selling novel: It Ends With Us 130 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Christy Hall , based on the novel by Colleen Hoover Directed by Justin Baldoni Synopsis: Adapted from the Colleen Hoover novel, Lily overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. A chance meeting with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection but Lily begins to see sides of him that remind her...

Here at the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast, we're fans of the MCU. We've made no secret of that. But we're able to be objective about projects as they come up. Not everything Marvel release is the best thing ever, nor is it "the end of Marvel" as some larger outlets might have you believe. This past weekend at Scan Diego Comic con, however, Marvel did something that has folks on all sides talking. It's dominated the internet since, and now, Mark and Ryan are going to tell you what they think...

Well, it took us a bit, but we've finally reached the end of the 8 episodes that was season 1 of The Acolyte on Disney+. We were cautiously optimistic after the first 4 episodes (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast/episodes/the-acolyte-episodes-1-thru-4), but then we had to wait to get through the last 4 episodes. As Mark was travelling when the finale hit, this discussion had to wait a bit, but here it is. What, exactly, do the guys think about the entire 8 episode run of The...

Well, folks have been waiting for this one (ourselves included), and now it's here: Deadpool & Wolverine 127 Minutes, Rated R Written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick Directed by Shawn Levy Synopsis (from IMDB, and the worst synopsis I've seen): Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. So what did Mark and Ryan think of this one? Listen on and find out. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews...

A super-quick announcement concerning the ongoing political season here in the US of A. Please listen. Thanks, all. Be safe. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com. Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on: Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads...

Next up from Hollywood (from Apple Original Films, specifically), it's a Romantic Comedy starring Scarlett Johannson and Channing Tatum about what really happened during the race to the moon. Really... this really happened. Or did it? Fly Me to the Moon But did it really? Join the boys as they discuss. 132 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Keenan Flynn, Rose Gilroy, and Bill Kirstein Directed by Greg Berlanti Synopsis: Marketing maven Kelly Jones wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis's...

In theaters this week, the lastest offering from writer/director Ti West: MaXXXine 104 Minutes, Rated R Synopsis: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. So what did the boys think of this third entry in the series (after absolutely loving X and Pearl? Listen on to find out. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions...

This week's big family release is from Universal Pictures: Despicable Me 4 95 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Ken Daurio and Mike White Directed By Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage   Synopsis: Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. So what do Mark and Ryan think of this one? Listen and find out. ~~~~~~ You...

You can read Mark's review here: https://vsmoviepodcast.com/2024/06/27/a-quiet-place-day-one-review/ Otherwise, strap in as he and Ryan discuss the movie in more depth. A Quiet Place Day One 100 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by: Michael Sarnosky, John Krasinski, and Bryan Woods Directed by: Michael Sarnosky Synopsis: A woman named Samira finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultrasonic hearing. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and...

Janet Planet - Review There are movies that are objectively BAD films, but that are eminently enjoyable. Conversely, there are objectively GOOD films which folks can find unenjoyable. Triversely (that's a word now; I typed it; it's mine), there are films which are exactly what they are: GOOD or BAD films which are GOOD or BAD. A24, IMHO, has a reputation for having films which fall into either of the first two categories; rarely is there an A24 film which is exactly is exactly what it seems...

Have listen as Mark and Ryan discuss the most recent offering from Disney/Pixar: Inside Out 2 96 Minutes, Rated PG Written by: Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein, and Kelsey Mann Directed by: Kelsey Man Synopsis: This follow up Follows Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions. What do the guys think? Does Disney finally have a winner after a series of not-hits? Listen on and find out. ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com. Please LIKE,...

Well, the newest Disney+ series set in the Star Wars Galaxy has dropped its first two episodes. Mark and Ryan have been lucky enough to see the first FOUR episodes, and like most online commentators, they have thoughts. The Acolyte Some are calling this "The end of Star Wars." But what do these two incredibly even-keeled and reasonable guys think about it? Have a listen to find out. **Basically spoiler-free, BTW. We're not complete @$$holes.** ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on...

Another biopic, this time from Disney. Starring Daisy Ridley as Trude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, in 1926: Young Woman and the Sea What did Mark and Ryan think of this inspirational period piece? Have a listen and find out ~~~~~ You can read more reviews and opinions on our website (vsmoviepodcast.com). Please please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on: Facebook (@VSMoviePodcast),X (@VSMoviePodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) andThreads...

That's right, boys and girls; it's time to return to the pre-eminent post-apocalyptic wasteland in cinema: George Miller's Outback extravaganza: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA Mark and Ryan are fans of the franchise, so can this latest entry live up to the high standards established by the previous films, up to and including the last Fury Road? Listen on to find out. 148 Minutes, Rated R Written by George Miller and Nick Lathouris Directed by George Miller Synopsis: As the world fell, young Furiosa...