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 of

Robert Downey Jr. as Doom.

Is it genius? is it a gimmick? Is it desperation? Is it more unfocused flailing by a studio trying to win back its audience?

Listen on to find out.

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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 Acolyte?

Listen and find out.

But we're probably going to get angry calls and emails. Well... Mark probably is, anyway.

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Well, folks have been waiting for this one (ourselves included), and now it's here:

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.

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A super-quick announcement concerning the ongoing political season here in the US of A.

Please listen.

Thanks, all.

Be safe.

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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?

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 already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins.

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In theaters this week, the lastest offering from writer/director Ti West:

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.

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This week's big family release is from Universal Pictures:

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.

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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.

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.

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