Leon /The Professional with Dwight Hurst of The Broken Brain Podcast

 

The Vern invites back podcaster and mental health professional, Dwight Hurst of The Broken Brain Podcast and other ventures to discuss the drama, action feature, Leon aka The Professional. Starring Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and in her feature film debut, Natalie Portman. They discuss the diffrences betwen the U.S. theatrical and the international cuts of the movie. Later, both The Vern and Dwight discuss the mental and psychological effects on the lead characters as well.

Supergirl (1984) Franchise Detours (Sneak Peek)

 

On today's episode. I'm sharing my guest spot on Franchise Detours with Robert Yaniz jr talking about the original Supergirl from 1984. With a brand new movie coming to theaters next week. I thought this would be a great opportunity to revisit the one that started it all.

Four Rooms (1995) w/ Scott K of The Church of Tarantino podcast

 

For this episode of Recalling Rodriguez we are discussing the antholgy film, Four Rooms and more specifically. The third section called, The Misbehaviors. Featuring Antonio Banderas and Tamlyn Tomita as two parents who want to celebrate New Years Eve but don't have anyone to watch over their two kids( Lana McKissack, Danny Verduzco). So in enters Ted THe Bellboy( Tim Roth) who is paid a lot of money to babysit them. What could possibly go wrong??

Joining The Vern to discuss this short film from Robert Rodriguez is The Reverend Scott K from The Church of Tarantino Podcast

From Dusk til Dawn (1996) w/ Aaron Neuwirth

 

While they were promoting Reservoir Dogs and El Mariachi. Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino met and soon after they would begin working together on projects. One of them is a little horror movie about two bank robbers(George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino) who just wanted a safe spot to lay low for a few hours.

Tangerine(2015) w/ Howard Casner of Pop Art Podcast

 

We finish up our series on director Sean Baker by discussing the film that people took notice of first, Tangerine. The story of two transgender sex workers in Hollywood, CA. Where one finds out that her pimp has been cheating on her while she was away in jail.  Filmed only with an Iphone at the time. This wonderful holiday fable gets covered with special guest, Howard Casner of Pop Art podcast.

Nouvelle Vague(2025) Video Review

 

The Vern reviews Richard Linklater's docu drama about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.  Stay to the end to get updates on the podcast and thank you so much for watching.

Red Rocket(2021) w/ Jason Soto of Rabbit Hole Podcasts

 

In this episode,Vern welcomes author and podcaster Jason Soto to discuss the film 'Red Rocket' directed by Sean Baker.

They delve into Jason's works, particularly his book'Terror on 119th Street', and than explore the themes, characters, and cinematic techniques of 'Red Rocket'. The conversation covers the complexities of the protagonist Mikey Saber, the dynamics with Strawberry, and the film's ambiguous ending. Jason shares his thoughts on the performances and the overall direction,while Vern provides insights into the film's commentary and cultural references.

Sneak Peak of The Florida Project for Sean Baker September.

 Welcome to an exclusive preview on The Florida Project for our Sean Baker September series.

The Vern brings on a fellow member of the Minnesota Film Critics Association (⁠MNFCA⁠), Nick Palodichuk of St Paul Filmcast to discuss many aspects of this award winning film about a young girl's adventure living next to the happiest place on earth.

Our Favorite Ensemble Films and Deserted Island Picks.

 

On today's episode, The Vern is joined by three great gents to talk about our favorite ensemble films.  Movies that feature a large cast with many characters in diffeent plots and sub plots

Guests are

Todd of Forgotten Films

Cam of Jacked Up Reviews

Donnie of Cage's Kiss (and Donnie's Choice episodes)

Barbarella(1968) w/ Phillip of Making Tarantino

 

Blast off for adventure with a secret agent that is truly out of this world. Jane Fonda is Barbarella. A secret agent who is tasked with retrieving a device and a man named Durand Durand. Made right after 2001: A Space Odyssey and Planet of the Apes. This sci fi pop art feature was met with a lot of mixed reaction when first released and certainly does now as well

Our Tribute to Val Kilmer(1959 -2025)

 

Ashley returns to the podcast to pay tribute to a great actor and a heartthrob, Val Kilmer who recently left this world at the age of 65. Listen as both her and Vern go over their favorite films he was in.

Interview with Michael Sorrow, Director of Smile As You KIll.

 The Vern is joined by Michael Sarrow, the director and writer of a cool indie film called Smile As You Kill

They talk about the challenges of shooting a mico budget film in less than two weeks and give you tips on submitting your feature into some film festivals. It's a fun and insightful conversation that you will enjoy.

Amelie(2001) w/ Jaylan Salah of Women InSession

 ** Note** We recorded this episode a week before the Oscars telecast 

The idea of love is still with us as we bring in Jaylan Salah of InSession Film to look at a romantic fairy tale.

Amelie tells the story of a young waitress (Audrey Tautou) who enjoys making others happy so much that she doesn't know how to make herself feel loved. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet of Alien Ressurection fame. Jaylan and The Vern break down the good and bad about this feature.

Babygirl(2024) w/ H.B. Walsh

 Happy Valentines Day!!!

Writer and podcaster Heather Baxendale Walsh

⁠https://heatherbaxendale.com/⁠ returns to discuss the erotic drama, Babygirl staring Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson. This sexy and heartwarming feature was written and directed by Halina Rejin(Bodies Bodies Bodies) and we discuss how this movie is much more uplifting than what critics are saying.

Jacked up on Blade Runner(1982)

 

On this bonus episode, Im combining some of the guest spots from when I was a guest on the 

Jacked Up Review Show to talk about the Sci-Fi feature Blade Runner and a few other cyberpunk classics.

A Tilda Swinton Birthday Celebration

 

Hello gang.

Im releasing this episode a few days early because after the recent election results. I thought it would be best to post an episode that celebrates a truly remarkable individual, Tilda Swinton.

I was joined by the Mike and Chris of Casual Cinecast to talk about the films of this great woman. Keep in mind that this episode was recorded a few years ago so we don't cover her whole filmography.

Interview w/ Leigh Ann of Hustlers 2 Housewives

 Today's guest is Leigh Ann Steele, the host of Hustlers 2 Housewives. A great podcast that talks to many great guests from the adult entertainment buisness. It was a huge honor having her on despite The Vern's obviously lame attempt to get himself invited to a swingers party.

Random Thoughts on Megalopolis & The Substance.

 

Ashley and The Vern were joined by a few friends to talk about Francis Ford Coppola's suppoused last feature film, Megalopolis and Coralie Fargeat's 2nd movie, The Substance.

Featuring Taylor, Nick, Jim, Shari and Ashley's daughter Charlotte.

This episode was recorded live at a local AMC theater so there will be background noise.

The Neon Demon & Raw

 

To celebrate the release of the new body horror feature, The Substance starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. I wanted to repost some episodes on other body horror films featuring women.

Yahoo for Yorgos: The Lobster (2015)

 

Liam and Wayne from In Film We Trust

⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifwtpod⁠ joins The Vern to discuss the english language debut film of Yorgos Lanthimos called The Lobster. This fable stars Collin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Riley, Olivia Coleman, Lea Sedoux and many more. It is a satire set in a futuristic society where single people are turned into an animal of their choice if they fail to fall in love with someone in thirty days.

Many elements are discussed in this movie and we are extremely happy you are joning us for for the discussion.