Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac (September 2026)

 The Vern returns to talk about a few new and a slew of classic movies he saw on the big screen.

The Red Shoes (1948) w/ Becca of Do You Expect Us To Talk

 

One of the most gorgeous technicolor films in exisistence gets talked about on this episode. The Red Shoes involves a ballerina, torn between the love of her craft and the love of another. This movie was a major influence on Martin Scorsese, Brian DePalma, Francis Ford Coppola and so much more.

Is Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma(2026) one of the year's best

 

The Vern gives his quick thoughts on the new horror feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder. The movie was directed by Jane Schoenbrun and it is considered by many critics to be very good. But how does a fan of the genre feel about this fresh new take. Watch The Vern's review and find out

The End of Oak St (2026) is what a summer blockbuster should be

 

Dinosaurs are back in a big way in this new action adventure thrill ride from director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows).

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Non Spoiler Review)

 This was origianlly recorded right after a Press Screening with my good buddy Ashley

The Vern reviews Her Private Hell (2026)

 

On this bonus episode.  The Vern gives his quick thoughts on Nicolas Winding Refn's (The Neon Demon, Drive) latest opus, Her Private Hell.   This movie has been getting a lot of diverse opinions by critics but when it come to art. Having different opinions is a good thing.

Guess who's coming for dessert. A written review of The Invite (2026).

 

The Invite

Cast: Seth Rogan, Olivia Wilde, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton

Writers: Will McCormack, Rashida Jones, Cesc Jones(original screenplay)

Director Olivia Wilde

**** and a ½ *’s out of Five Stars

 

What happens when a frustrated married couple(Seth Rogan and Olivia Wilde) invites their openly romantic adventures neighbors (Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton) over for dinner.  You get pure comedy gold in this updated version of the Spanish language film, The People Upstairs. But even if you are not familiar with that one, The Invite could be seen as a newer version of Bob & Carol &Ted & Alice meets Carnage.