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The Movie Scout

The Movie Scout

By: Matthew Phelps
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Summary

Movies have the power to transport you into another world. The SCOUT Report exists to help you find the ones worth the trip to the theater.

Hosted by filmmaker Matthew Phelps, The SCOUT Report scores every film through the SCOUT framework — Story, Characters, Objective, Universe, and Technique — five categories rooted in the craft of intentional storytelling. Every episode delivers a filmmaker's perspective, deep research, and one honest verdict.

Whether you're a movie lover, a filmmaker, or just looking for your next great watch — we scout every film and help you decide if you should chart a course to the movies.

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Episodes
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review
    Apr 9 2026

    Full spoilers for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (8.25/10). Two storylines, one wound — a son trying to earn his father's love and two sisters separated by a warp pipe. We break down Bowser Jr.'s psychology, why Fox McCloud is the best new addition, that 8-bit fortress sequence, and the three ideas this film is quietly handing every parent in the audience.
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    21 mins
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Let's-a Go!

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Let's-a Go!
    Apr 5 2026

    Mario's back and this time he's taking it to the stars. In this spoiler-free scout report, Matthew breaks down The Super Mario Galaxy Movie through the SCOUT Framework: a dual storyline that swings big, characters with real heart, and a universe so beautiful you should probably see it in 3D.

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    20 mins
  • They Will Kill You: The Virgil Unpacked

    They Will Kill You: The Virgil Unpacked
    Apr 2 2026

    Full spoilers: Don't listen if you haven't seen it. If You made the trip to watch let's go back in and look at what was actually built. The immortality twist that changes everything. The pig head battle scene and The cinematography that tells the whole story from frame one.
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    23 mins
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