Father Stu review
He was a boy that became a boxer. Then a boxer that became an actor. Then an actor that became a priest. Mark Wahlberg covers that whole range in "Father Stu" playing the titular Stuart Long character with passion and purpose. Listen in on Van's review of this inspirational, funny, sad, beautiful, tragic, romantic and gritty film that tells the tale of this man that would not be ignored and inspired many.
Ambulance review
Explosions, gunfights, car chases, crashes. Nope. Not another 1800s British period piece romance as you might expect. This is Michael Bay's Ambulance. Come for the not-so-intelligent screenplay but stay for the awesome Bayhem! Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Eiza Gonzalez star in this bank robbery/ambulance hostage-taking/car chase thriller. You'll have a seat to sit in but you'll only need the edge! Check out Van's spoiler-free review of this action extravaganza.
Morbius review
Imagine if Count Dracula started his life as a emo-doctor born with a rare blood disease. Intrigued? Well, do we have the movie for you! The kinda-MCU presents Morbius starring Jared Leto and yet another baddie with a British accent. Van reviews this thought-provoking comic book thriller torn from today's vampire headlines that finally brings awareness to urban vampire blood culture and its victims!
The Dark Knight Rises review
Batman ditches the cane and beard to rise up for this third and final chapter in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. Van wraps up his recap of this cinematic triple threat with Bane taking the main stage as Batman's latest villain. For some reason the bad guys really hate Gotham and Batman has to protect his beloved city again. The Movies Merica Signal is shining in the night. Answer the call!
The Dark Knight review
BOOM! KAPOW! SMASH! We're fighting crime in Gotham in this latest Movies Merica episode going over the classic The Dark Knight. Van Ebert gives you his impressions on the second film in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. He discusses the legendary performance from the late, great Heath Ledger as The Joker and how this film expanded what a comic book movie could be among other takes. Like when Batman sees the Bat Signal, run, don't walk to this episode!
Batman Begins review
For the next 3 episodes, during the sleepy next 3 weeks of movie releases, we'll be heading back to the Batcave and I'll bring you reviews of all 3 movies in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. First up to bat, 2005's Batman Begins. The movie that made us all realize that this trilogy would be like no Batman movies we'd ever seen before. Nolan brought us his Batman in a world of gritty, down-to-earth, realism with touches of ninja movies, police dramas and action adventure. Be one of the good people of Gotham and listen in!
The Batman review
Riddle me this, riddle me that, who is afraid of the big, black bat? Watch the latest Dark Knight movie, The Batman, to find out, but first listen to Van's review for more clues. Cloverfield, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and War For The Planet Of The Apes director Matt Reeves answers the call of the Bat Signal and brings his unique take on the Defender of Gotham to the screen. Will this be closer to The Dark Knight or closer to Batman & Robin? Tune in!
Dog review
Get your tail wagging by listening to Van's review of Channing Tatum's latest movie "Dog." It's true the fur does fly in this movie, but is it good? Listen in to find out and decide if you should go check this flick out. This movie brings you a tale of a man and a road trip with a troublesome dog. Maybe bring a furry friend with you to this movie, and if so, don't forget to sneak in some treats!
Death On The Nile review
Grab some champagne but keep your back to the wall. There's murder afoot in this here murder mystery movie. Check out Van Ebert reviewing the latest Kenneth Branagh-directed movie based on an Agatha Christie novel. We've got Egypt, rich people, champagne and caviar....and some bloody bad deeds.
Jackass Forever review
Casablanca. The Maltese Falcon. Citizen Kane. Schindler's List. Now picture the complete opposite of those movies and you have Jackass Forever. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and their merry band of bruised and battered stunt puppies are back to tantalize you with more gross out, hilarious stunts. You'll laugh, you'll cry....from more laughing and then laugh some more. Check out Van's raunchy, yet sophisticated, review of this cinematic gift to the world.
Nightmare Alley review
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, feast your eyes on the wonderment and fantastical visions you'll see with this review of Nightmare Alley. Like the carnival in this movie, Van's review has all kinds of freaky things in it. Guillermo Del Toro brings his usual dark and ominous stylings to this noir mystery thriller set in the 30s and 40s. Listen on and behold the awesome spectacles of this podcast episode!
True Romance review
Elvis. Gun battles. Comic books. Rollercoasters. Mobsters. Romance. Mix 1 part Christian Slater, 1 part Patricia Arquette and strain. This movie has the whole enchilada. Check out Van Ebert reviewing this star-studded, under-appreciated masterpiece of this Quentin Tarantino-penned kinetic, frenetic action/romance.
Scream (2022) review
Ghostface is back to his old bloody killing ways in this requel/reboot/rehash in the Scream franchise. Just like Ghostface, this franchise is hard to kill, and Van Ebert will be your Tour Guide Of Terror through this latest flick with this review. Wes Craven is gone but Scream lives! Check out this episode while keeping your doors locked.
The King’s Man review
Cheerio ol chaps! Fancy an action-packed British spy thriller that's a bit naughty? The King's Man might just be what the Queen ordered. Intercept Van Ebert's review of this latest Kingsman offering from director Matthew Vaughn with the fantastic Ralph Fiennes. Of course Van will be giving a pint of beer a go while doing this review so grab one yourself if you like while listening to this!
American Underdog review
Kurt Warner. The Man. The Myth. The Legend. The Hy Vee grocery store shelf stocker!? Listen in on Van Ebert's review of this cinematic tale of a man who had everything stacked against him but who still rose above it all with hard work and became a NFL legend. If you're starving for some inspiration, or a movie that just makes you feel absolutely lazy, check this out. Listen to this review to get the playbook on this tale of triumph.
The Matrix Resurrections review
Take the blue pill and you'll go back to sleep. Take the red pill and listen to this review. Take the orange pill and quickly realize it's a jellybean, not a pill. Keanu Reeves is back as Neo in the latest Matrix sequel. I'd say consider this review a public service announcement more than a review. Check it out!
Spider-Man: No Way Home review SPOILERS!
If you're feeling a little Peter tingle that would be the arrival of Van Ebert's review of the MCU's latest Spidey movie. Whether you listen from your fav beanbag chair, from the top of the Empire State Building or while stuck in traffic, don't miss this webisode going over all things Spider-man, villains, action, explosions, Lego Death Star sets. WARNING: SPOILERS!
Christmas Vacation review
SQUIRREL!!! Grab your Marty Moose egg nog glasses filled to the brim and join Van Ebert around the Christmas tree as he regales you with tales of Christmas Vacation. What movie better exemplifies the Christmas season than a movie with Snots The Dog, disgusting dried out turkey, terrorist squirrels and blatant Christmas lights electrical code violations.
House Of Gucci review
You've heard of House Of Cards, House Of The Rising Sun, House Of Pancakes? Check out Van Ebert's review of Ridley Scott's House Of Gucci, where the house doesn't always win. This operatic movie has mayhem, scheming, intrigue and espresso. Tune in to hear more. Ciao!
Ghostbusters: Afterlife review
Who ya gonna call? Ok, ok. I know. No one calls anymore. Who ya gonna text? Listen to Van Ebert wax poetic about the grand releasing of the latest Ghostbusters movie extravaganza. We've got shiny new Ghostbusters. We've got the vintage Ghostbusters from the original movie. You'll hear about it all. Check it out!