Cinema Recall

This episode appeared previously on our Patreon page

On today's episode I speak with director Kerry Mondragon about his new twisted, psychedelic feature. Wetiko. We discuss issues trying to shoot in the jungle on actual film, Kerry's internship working for director Spike Lee. or own interpretations of what the movie actually means and so muchmore.

Read my review of Wetiko on our website

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

Find Episodes of The Church of Tarantino on

Ever have one of those days where you go to work and then realize you have no controll over what you do. It's like some person is controlling all your actions. Worst yet, all of your friends are under some sort of spell and you can't help because some jerk is able to hypnotize someone with little effort. What do you do?

Well you let film experts like The Vern and his guest Cam Sully of Jacked Up Review Show Podcast to talk about the film, Hypnotic. Directed by Robert Rodriguez & Starring Ben Affleck, William Fichtner, and Alice Brega.

Check out Jacked Up Review Show on

Apple Podcasts

Hello gang,

The Vern here with a short episode talking about some classic movies I saw in theaters as well as some movies I picked up at my local library that I have never seen before

Including reviews of

Speed Racer

Fight Club

Drop

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Sugarland Express

Naked

&Sorcerer

Help Suppourt this podcast

Here is a preview of The Rotten Truth where Donnie Roberts and The Vern talk about Terry Gilliam's film adapation of Hunter S Thompson's book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It has a 50 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes which means some think it's utter trash and while others hail it as a masterpiece. Where do you lie?

Check out the full version over at Rabbit Hole Podcasts

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.

Join us as we explore the making, themes, and impact of 'From Dusk Till Dawn' with film critic Aaron Neuwirth. Discover behind-the-scenes insights, character analysis, and the film's unique blend of crime and horror genres.

Vern from Cinema Recall Podcast shares his insights on theupcoming film 'Mother Mary' from A24, criticizing its lack of music from the band mothermary and exploring the deeper story of the band members'background. He discusses the importance of authentic representation and the potential missed opportunities in the film's approach.

Our next episode in our series on director Robert Rodriguez switches gears to talk about his first (but not last) family feature, Spy Kids.

Starring Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara as two child spies who must rescue their parents(Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino) from a kids' show host(Alan Cumming)

We are starting a brand new series on a filmmaker who did so much himself before the studios got involvded and even after they were involved he still kept his signature style. Yes folks we are honering the works of Robert Rodriguez.

On this episode we are talking about the movie that really opened him up for a whole wide audience who didn't want to be bothered to read subtitles for his debut film. We are talking about the follow up to El Mariachi with Desperado. The action movie estravganza starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

Here is a preview of a new director series covering the films of Robert Rodriguez.

The first episode is on Desperado starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek

The Vern is back to give you his quick thoughts on two recent features with a horror style to each,

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and The Bride.

Ready or Not 2 picks up where the first one left off and Samara Weaving still has more pesky in laws to deal with.

After the break The Vern reviews one of the most divisive movies of 2026 so far. Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride which has a 57 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Stay tuned after the reviews to hear about a new series coming soon to Cinema Recall.

Ad Spots

For this bonus episode, Im playing sections from two podcast shows Im co hosting.

Reposting our episode on Martin Scorsese's comedy After Hours with guest Robbie Sherman of

Way back in the day Jason Soto started a little podcast that grew into a podcast network. That show was Whatever with Jason Soto and that Network is Rabbit Hole Podcast. Whatever is no longer in existence but Rabbit Hole is still going strong. This is the debut episode where Jason asked me to be his very first guest. We talk about some 90's music videos, perfrom some comedy sketches and review movies.

Full uncut version is avaiible on Patreon

Cinema Recall will be away until late Feburary but while we are away. Here is a fun episode where I, The Vern give you two fun short reviews of movies by director Brian DePalma from our DePalma December series, Raising Cain and Mission Impossible. Enjoy

Ad Spot

Today is the last episode in our series of films directed by Brian DePalma and it has been a really fun journey. I urge everyone (if you haven't already) to go back and listen to the past episodes because there were lots of great guests and tons of fun too.

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.

There are a few small video hiccups during the video and I apologize for that

Check out the past episodes I was on for his show

*Note* This episode was originally released Dec 4th 2020

We begin the month of December by covering the films of director Brian DePalma.  He has been compared to Alfred Hitchcock  but many of his films are a lot more mature in content.  Not only does he direct thrillers, but he has worked in horror, action, dramas, and musicals too.

On this episode of Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac.  The Vern reviews current movies that are either in theaters or coming to a streaming platform near you soon.

Featuring reviews of

Alpha - (The new film from Julia Ducournau,  The writerand director of Raw and Titane)

Sentimental Value - The great new film from Joachim Trier(Worst Person in the World).  Starring Stellan Skarsgard

Anemone - The debut feature from Ronan Day Lewis.  Son of Daniel Day Lewis)

Kiss of the Spider Woman - The new musical drama from Rob Marshall(Dreamgirls).  Starring Jennifer Lopez and Diago Luna

After The Hunt - The new film from Luca Guadagnino(Suspiria).  Starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri

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.

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 culturalreferences.

Check out all the great podcast shows over at

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 culturalreferences.

Check out all the great podcast shows over at

Before he was noticed for shooting a film on all Iphones like he did for Tangerine. Sean Baker was already an estabished filmmaker with his third feature, Starlet. The sweet heartwarming story of a young woman(Dree Hemingway) who strikes up a friendship with an older woman(Besedka Johnson)

Joining The Vern for this review is Jaylan Salah of

Well it has finally happened, my friends. We reached the end of our Sidaris September retrospect on the films of Andy Sidaris  and his L.E.T.H.A.L. ladies of action and sex appeal.     

Winner of many film awards including The Palm D'or at Cannes and 5 Oscars including Best Picture. Sean Baker's Anora was a fun delightful film featuring a knock out performance from Mikey Maddison in the lead.

For this episode, The Vern brings on his friend Isabel Teran to talk about why we love it so much.  In one of the most longer episodes we have done for this podcast in a while

Listen to Izzy's podcast all about radical 80's movies called

Our series on director Sean Baker begins with one of his most acclaimed films before he won big with Anora.

The Florida Project is about a little girl named Mooney(Brooklynn Prince) who lives in a low income hotel with her mother Halley( Bria Vinaite), gets free ice cream with her friends and gets on the nerve(without really meaning too of the hotel manager, Bobby(William Dafoe)

The Vern and guest Nick Palodichuk of the St Paul Filmcast talk about this iconic feature in fun unique ways.

Follow The St Paul Filmcast in links below

Note**This episode was originally recorded and recorded and released a few years ago**

We continue our look at the films of Andy Sidaris to review another film that features busty beauties and their high caliber weapons.

** This episode was originally released on 08/13/2021**

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

This is a Sneak Peak of a longer episode available only for Patreon Members

This episode is a preview of a new episode and a new season of The Rotten Truth over at Rabbit Hole Podcasts.

Donnie Roberts and I will be discussing the Gus Vant Sant remake of the classic, Psycho and decide if the 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes is justafied or not

It will be availiable on Rabbit Hole Podcasts later this week, but Patreon Members of that channel can listen now