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Each episode, industry veterans discuss a film and its visual effects.

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Episodes

VFXShow 298: Jurassic World: Rebirth

The guys take a journey into the lush, danger-filled world of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise.

Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 34 min

VFXShow 297: F1 – The Movie

In this ep, we drop into the slipstream of real-world F1, with Brad Pitt behind the wheel + Lewis Hamilton in the producer’s seat for Apple Studios F1: the Movie

Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min

VFXShow 296: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

The team race against time to discuss the latest Mission Impossible that can possibly entertain all of mankind.

Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min

VFXShow 295: Thunderbolts*

Mike, Matt, and Jason discuss the vfx, cinematography, stunts, practical effects and more from the latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

May 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min

VFXShow 294: Black Mirror + the (mad) life of the Sci-Tech Oscars

Where dystopian fiction meets real-world tech -- and both get applauded by the Academy -- on this episode of The VFXShow podcast.

May 06, 2025•1 hr 20 min

VFXShow 293: amid industry collapses, guest panelist Scott Ross

With the devastating job losses in our industry, we have a special episode discussing the state of the industry with guest panelist Scott Ross (ex-ILM, ex-DD) who has a new book out.

Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 20 min

VFXShow 292: Oscars and Alien: Romulus

A discussion of the the 2025 Oscar nominations, plus we a short review of Alien: Romulus.

Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 18 min

VFXShow 291: Better Man

The fxcrew discuss the VFX and crafting of a Monkey Robbie Wlliams in Better Man.

Jan 08, 2025•55 min

VFXShow 290: Wicked

The crew this week discuss Wicked, Universal Pictures’ dazzling new adaptation of the Broadway hit, directed by Jon M. Chu.

Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min

VFXShow 289: HERE

Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a visually groundbreaking film with cutting-edge technology but the panel finds itself deeply divided over the film.

Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min

VFXShow 288: The Penguin

The Penguin views the world from down in the gritty streets of Gotham, far below the world of The Batman, as we witness the complex origin story of Oz Cobb.

Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min

VFXShow 287: Deadpool & Wolverine

The team discusses the VFX of the smash hit Deadpool & Wolverine, and everyone's reaction is not what you might expect

Sep 18, 2024•55 min

VFXShow 286: Alien Vs. Aliens

After 45 years: Alien and Aliens are two of the great Sci-Fi films of all time and cultural touchstones that continue to influence filmmakers today.

Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min

VFXShow 285: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The crew go to the wastelands and discuss the visual effects of the latest Mad Max installment.

Jul 01, 2024•54 min

VFXShow 284: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

We discuss Wes Ball's hit new APES film and where it might go next

Jun 23, 2024•56 min

VFXShow 283: The Fall Guy

This week, we discuss The Fall Guy and the significance of it's cinema release.

May 28, 2024

VFXShow 282: Shōgun vs. 3 Body Problem

This week, we talk about two big-budget, major TV series: Netflix's 3 Body Problem and FX's Shogun .

May 14, 2024•1 hr 50 min

VFXShow 281: Dune Part Two

The team ride the sand worms to discuss Dune2

Mar 25, 2024•55 min

VFXShow 280: Masters of the Air

This week on the show we review the WW2 drama Masters of the Air.

Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min

VFXShow 279: Godzilla Minus One

The team discuss Takashi Yamazaki's remarkable Godzilla Minus One.

Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min

VFXShow 278: Poor Things

For our Christmas episode, the team discuss the visuals of Poor Things.

Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min

VFXShow 277: Napoleon

The team join Napoleon on the Battlefield to discuss Ridley Scott historical epic.

Dec 10, 2023•56 min

VFXShow 276: No One WIll Save You

We discuss the Hulu original film No One Will Save You. This science-fiction horror film is remarkable for having only five words of dialogue spoken during the entire film.

Nov 20, 2023•51 min