Visually Stunning Movie Podcast
571 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome 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.
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Episodes
Undergods
May 09, 2021 22:21 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MBUndergods 92 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Chino Moya Synopsis: In a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, K and Z roam the streets on the lookout for corpses and something even more valuable – fresh meat. This is a bit of a strange nut… Undergods is now On Demand. Undergods stars Kate Dickie, Ned Dennehy, […]
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Episodes 1 and 2
May 09, 2021 18:45 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MBStar Wars: The Bad Batch ~27 Minutes / TV-PG Synopsis: Star Wars: The Bad Batch follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in The Clone Wars) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch–a unique squad […]
Rustic Oracle
May 09, 2021 12:08 - 6 minutes - 7.38 MBRustic Oracle 101 Minutes, Unrated Written and Directed by Sonia Bonspille Boileau Synopsis: Set in the late 90s, Rustic Oracle is a dramatic feature about Ivy, an 8-year-old girl trying to understand what happened to her big sister who has vanished from their small Mohawk community. With minimal clues, Ivy and her mother Susan embark […]
Come True
May 07, 2021 21:16 - 5 minutes - 6.21 MBCome True 105 Minutes, Unrated Written and Directed by Anthony Scott Burns Synopsis: A teenage runaway takes part in a sleep study that becomes a nightmarish descent into the depths of her mind and a frightening examination of the power of dreams. Come True can be rented on most streaming services, including AppleTV, Amazon Prime […]
The Vigil
May 07, 2021 01:53 - 6 minutes - 7.9 MBThe Vigil 89 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written and Directed by Keith Thomas Synopsis: A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity, in writer-director Keith Thomas’ electrifying feature debut. The Vigil can be rented on most streaming services, including AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, […]
Without Remorse
May 01, 2021 02:47 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBWithout Remorse 109 Minutes, Rated R Written by Taylor Sheridan and Will Staples Directed by Stefano Sollima Synopsis: The film tells the origin story of John Kelly (aka John Clark), a U.S. Navy SEAL, who uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife by Russian soldiers. When Kelly joins […]
Limbo
May 01, 2021 02:35 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBLimbo 103 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by Ben Sharrock Synopsis: Limbo is a wry and poignant observation of the refugee experience, set on a fictional remote Scottish island, where a group of new arrivals await the results of their asylum claims. It centers on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by […]
Episode 6: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Finale
April 25, 2021 17:51 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier Finale – Episode 6 51 Minutes, Rated TV-14 Last time out, we determined that episode 5 kind of let down where episodes 3 and 4 were headed. So how did we feel about the wrap-up? Did it recover? Sort of… The Falcon and The Winter Soldier can be watched […]
Mortal Kombat
April 24, 2021 02:41 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBMortal Kombat 110 Minutes, Rated R Written by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham Directed by Simon McQuoid Synopsis: MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. After the ill-received 1995 adaptation of the beloved video game (and […]
Episode 5: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
April 18, 2021 02:14 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Episode 5 61 Minutes/episode, Rated TV-14 Last week, we determined that episodes 3 and 4 were really ramping things up heading into this penultimate episode, “Truth.” But did the show maintain that trajectory, or barrel-roll off target? The Falcon and The Winter Soldier can be watched exclusively on Disney+. […]
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet
April 16, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 29.8 MBMythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet (Season 1) ~25-35 Minutes/Episode / TV-MA Written by Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, Ashly Burch, Aaron Geary, John Harris, Erin Ryan, Ben Steiner, Jordan Temple, David Hornsby, Katie McElhenney, Aparna Nancherla Directed by Todd Bierman, David Gordon Green, Rob McElhenney, Pete Chatmon, LP, Catriona McKenzie Synopsis: Meet the team behind […]
Episodes 3 and 4: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
April 12, 2021 01:46 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episodes 3 and 4: “Power Broker” and “The Whole World is Watching” ~42 Minutes/episode, Rated TV-14 Sorry for the delay, but here’s our discussion of episodes 3 and 4. And it’s getting goooood…. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier can be watched on Disney+. The Falcon and The Winter […]
Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free
April 07, 2021 00:50 - 7 minutes - 8.69 MBTom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free 89 Minutes / Not Rated Directed by Mary Wharton Synopsis: Drawn from a newly discovered archive of 16mm film showing Tom Petty at work on his 1994 record “Wildflowers,” considered by many including Rolling Stone to be his greatest album ever, “Somewhere You Feel Free” is an intimate […]
make|SHIFT
March 31, 2021 19:03 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MBmake|SHIFT 76 Minutes / Not Rated Directed by Casey Suchan and Tim Cawley Synopsis: Make|SHIFT explores the art and science behind the advertising industry’s 20+ year evolution. Hear from a range of industry leaders from developers to designers to creative directors to founders at some of the most innovative agencies in the world, both small […]
Witness Infection
March 31, 2021 01:58 - 6 minutes - 7.9 MBWitness Infection 81 Minutes, Not Rated Written by Carlos Alazraqui, Jill-Michele Melean Directed by Andy Palmer Synopsis: Sometimes the past comes back to bite you. Two rival mob families are transferred from the Witness Protection Agency by mistake to same city, Temecula, CA. Yeah, you’re just going to have to listen to this one… Witness […]
Godzilla vs Kong
March 29, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBGodzilla vs Kong 113 Minutes / PG-13 Written by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein Directed by Adam Wingard Synopsis: The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another – the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong – with humanity caught in the balance. […]
Episode 2: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBLet’s talk Episode 2 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ~42 Minutes/episode, Rated TV-14 The Falcon and The Winter Soldier can be watched on Disney+. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Daniel Bruhl, Emily VanCamp, Adepero Oduye, and Wyatt Russell. And if you like what we do, consider throwing […]
WTFWT? RIP The SnyderVerse
March 28, 2021 16:16 - 8 minutes - 9.17 MBYep, we said it. Listen as we expound on the #RestoreTheSnyderVerse effort currently trending online. Enjoy this episode of What The Fuck Was That?
Dementer
March 24, 2021 00:49 - 5 minutes - 6.82 MBDementer 80 Minutes, Not Rated (but kinda R) Written and Directed by Chad Crawford Kinkle Synopsis: Dementer follows Katie, a young woman who flees a backwoods cult and takes a job at a care center for special needs adults in her determination to do some good with her life. But despite her best intentions, Katie […]
Calls
March 20, 2021 12:59 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBCalls ~15 Minutes/9 Episodes Directed by Fede Alverez Synopsis: Told through a series of interconnected phone conversation, it chronicles the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event. Serious, I don’t know how to write this up. It was hard enough trying to […]
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
March 19, 2021 20:39 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier ~42 Minutes/Episode, Rated TV-14 How long have Marvel fans been waiting for this superhero-themed buddy-cop series? Long enough. Let’s get to it. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier can be watched on Disney+ beginning Friday, March 19. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Daniel […]
The Courier
March 19, 2021 12:28 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Courier 111 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Tom O’Connor Directed by Dominic Cooke Synopsis: Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. A cold-war spy movie? About nuclear secrets? That actually happened? AND it stars Benedict Cumberbatch? Count us in. Have a listen […]
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
March 15, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBZack Snyder’s Justice League 242 Minutes, Rated R Written by Chris Terrio, Zack Snyder, and Will Beall Directed by Zack Snyder Synopsis: Zack Snyder’s definitive director’s cut of Justice League. Determined to ensure Superman’s ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans […]
Chaos Walking
March 09, 2021 01:57 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBChaos Walking 109 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Patrick Ness, Christopher Ford Directed by Doug Liman Synopsis: In the not too distant future, Todd Hewitt discovers Viola, a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by “the Noise” – a force that puts […]
Boogie
March 05, 2021 00:06 - 18 minutes - 21.7 MBBoogie 89 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by Eddie Huang Synopsis: Coming-of-age story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way […]
Raya and the Last Dragon
March 02, 2021 13:29 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MBRaya and the Last Dragon 116 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim Directed by Don Hall, Carles Lopez Estrada, Paul Briggs, and John Ripa Synopsis: In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. Disney […]
The Mauritanian
March 02, 2021 07:05 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Mauritanian 129 Minutes, Rated R Written by Michael Bronner, Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani Directed by Kevin Macdonald Synopsis: Mohamedou Ould Salahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. A bit of a difficult film to watch in places, it is, nonetheless, a necessary watch, we […]
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
February 28, 2021 15:31 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MBBillie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry 140 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by RJ Cutler Synopsis: An intimate look at the singer-songwriter’s journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, and at home, while creating her debut album. Another music documentary to talk about. This one is about an artist for whom we […]
Cherry
February 26, 2021 13:51 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBCherry 140 Minutes, Rated R Written by Angela Russo-Otstot and Jessica Goldberg Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo Synopsis: An Army medic suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder becomes a serial bank robber after an addiction to drugs puts him in debt. A big deal release for Spider-Man star Tom Holland, as we prepare for another […]
Nomadland
February 25, 2021 01:44 - 14 minutes - 17.2 MBNomadland 107 Minutes, Rated R Written by Jessica Bruder adn Chloe Zhao Directed by Chloe Zhao Synopsis: After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Another year, another notable performance from Frances McDormand. And let’s not forget the irreplaceable David […]
An Interview With Director Chelsea Christer – “Bleeding Audio”
February 23, 2021 03:04 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBAn interview with Chelsea Christer, director of Bleeding Audio A Slamdance Film Festival Documentary Synopsis: From inspiring triumphs to heartbreaking setbacks, Bleeding Audio relives the explosive career of the Matches and explores what it means to succeed in the digital age of music. Thanks very much to Chelsea Christer for taking some of her valuable […]
Flora & Ulysses
February 17, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MBFlora & Ulysses 95 Minutes, Rated PG Written by Brad Copeland (From the novel by Kate DiCamillo) Directed by Lena Khan Synopsis: Flora is an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, whose parents have recently separated. After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses, Flora is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers […]
I Blame Society
February 14, 2021 16:41 - 18 minutes - 21.3 MBI Blame Society 84 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Gillian Wallace Horvat Synopsis: A struggling filmmaker realizes that the skill set to make a movie is the same to commit the perfect murder. As you’ll learn from listening to us talk about this movie, I Blame Society is a bit of a mix […]
Judas and the Black Messiah
February 14, 2021 16:18 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBJudas and the Black Messiah 126 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by Shaka King Synopsis: The story of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, and his fateful betrayal by FBI informant William O’Neal. Warner Brothers slipped the premiere of Judas and the Black Messiah onto the final day of the Sundance […]
Mayday
February 10, 2021 01:34 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MBMayday 100 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Karen Cinorre Synopsis: Ana is transported to a dreamlike and dangerous land where she joins an army of girls engaged in a never-ending war along a rugged coast. Though she finds strength in this exhilarating world, she comes to realize that she’s not the killer they […]
In The Same Breath
February 10, 2021 01:17 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBIn The Same Breath 95 Minutes, Unrated Directed by Nanfu Wang Synopsis: How did the Chinese government turn pandemic cover ups in Wuhan into a triumph for the Communist party? Wow. There was a lot to talk about on this one. And talk we did. Have a listen as we expound on this great documentary […]
Dara of Jasenovac
February 09, 2021 17:19 - 27 minutes - 32 MBDara of Jasenovac 130 Minutes, Rated R Written by Nataša Drakulić Directed by Predrag Peter Antonijević Synopsis: In 1940s Croatia, 10-year-old Dara (Biljana Čekić) comes face-to-face with the horrors of the Holocaust era after she is sent with her mother and siblings to the concentration camp complex known as Jasenovac. Overseen by vicious emissaries of […]
Knocking
February 06, 2021 19:33 - 8 minutes - 9.91 MBKnocking 78 Minutes Written by Emma Brostrom and Johan Theorin Directed by Frida Kempff Synopsis: A woman leaves a psychiatric ward after a nervous breakdown, only to start hearing mysterious knocking sounds in her apartment. It’s no secret we love foreign thriller/horror films, and this one from Sweden, which played in the Midnight segment of […]
Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street
February 06, 2021 19:19 - 10 minutes - 12 MBStreet Gang: How We got To Sesame Street 107 Minutes, Not Rated Written by Michael Davis Directed by Marilyn Agrelo Synopsis: A look at the history of the long-running children’s TV show, “Sesame Street.” Here’s another documentary which showed at the Sundance Film Festival mining our childhood to provide entertainment and education. First it was […]
How It Ends
February 05, 2021 16:08 - 13 minutes - 16 MBHow It Ends 82 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Zoe Lister-Jones and Daryl Wein Synopsis: On the last day on Earth, one woman goes on a journey through LA to make it to her last party before the world ends, running into an eclectic cast of characters along the way. Well, Ryan and […]
Prisoners of the Ghostland
February 05, 2021 15:53 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBPrisoners of the Ghostland 100 Minutes, Not Rated Written by Aaron Hendry, Reza Sixo Safai Directed by Sion Sono Synopsis: A notorious criminal must break an evil curse in order to rescue an abducted girl who has mysteriously disappeared. A post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, action movie with Nic Cage? At the Sundance Film Festival? Umm… yes, please? […]
Saint Maud
February 05, 2021 01:07 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MBSaint Maud 84 Minutes, Rated R Written and Directed by Rose Glass Synopsis: Saint Maud follows a pious nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient. We’ve literally been waiting almost a year to see this film. Finally! Thank you, A24… thank you. Saint Maud can currently be seen in […]
In The Earth
February 05, 2021 00:57 - 16 minutes - 19 MBIn The Earth 100 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Ben Wheatley Synopsis: As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. This movie is one Ryan recommended I squeeze into my already-overloaded Sundance viewing schedule. I […]
Silence & Darkness
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 6.29 MBSilence & Darkness 81 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Barak Barkan Synopsis: Blind and deaf sisters, Anna and Beth, live happily in a secluded small town with Father. However, when a neighbor stops by, Anna and Beth begin to realize their Father’s intentions are more sinister than they could have imagined. Sometimes, … Continue reading Silence & Darkness
The Wanting Mare
February 03, 2021 07:05 - 10 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Wanting Mare 88 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Nicholas Ashe Bateman Synopsis: In the world of Anmaere, north of the city of Whithren, wild horses run through the moorlands and up the coast. These horses are the city’s most valuable export and, as a result, are hunted, trapped, sold, and shipped across … Continue reading The Wanting Mare
Homeroom
February 02, 2021 01:50 - 8 minutes - 9.16 MBHomeroom 90 Minutes, Not Rated Written by Sean Havey Directed by Peter Nicks Synopsis: Oakland as a tantalizing case study. In a city that struggles with rising crime and health care woes, its public school systems aren’t exactly equipped to prepare youth for the travails of young adulthood. As a look inside the Oakland school … Continue reading Homeroom
Summer of Soul (…Or, How the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
February 01, 2021 18:37 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBSummer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) 117 Minutes, Not Rated Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Synopsis: During the same summer as Woodstock, more than 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in … Continue reading Summer of Soul (…Or, How the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
February 01, 2021 18:37 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBSummer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) 117 Minutes, Not Rated Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Synopsis: During the same summer as Woodstock, more than 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in … Continue reading Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
The Funeral Home
February 01, 2021 15:31 - 5 minutes - 5.73 MBThe Funeral Home 86 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Mauro Iván Ojeda Synopsis: Bernardo is an undertaker. He and his dysfunctional family lives amongst coffins, wreaths and mischievous supernatural entities that visit daily. They attribute the paranormal manifestations to the dead bodies from their mortuary work. Finding the real source of all this … Continue reading The Funeral Home
Land – Sundance 2021
February 01, 2021 04:19 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBLand 89 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Jesse Chatham and Erin Dignam Directed by Robin Wright Synopsis: A bereaved woman seeks out a new life, off the grid in Wyoming. This film just premiered at Sundance tonight, so have a listen as Ryan and I discuss how it went. Land stars Robin Wright, Kim dickens, … Continue reading Land – Sundance 2021