VICE Guide to Film
Overview
"VICE Guide to Film" offers an unparalleled glimpse into the minds of contemporary cinematic visionaries. Each episode delves deep into the creative processes and personal stories of renowned directors, revealing their unique approaches to storytelling and filmmaking. With a mix of candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, viewers gain insight into the artistic challenges and triumphs that shape modern cinema. This engaging series celebrates the art of film while providing an authentic look at the people behind the camera, making it a must-watch for cinephiles and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Episodes
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1
The Power Pirate
Anthro, an extraterrestrial from the planet Traum, is on a mission to siphon Earth's energy resources to fuel his home world, but the Super Friends ar...
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Werner Herzog
In this episode titled "Werner Herzog," James Franco, Harmony Korine, and Errol Morris delve into the captivating realms crafted by the unconventional...
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The Baffles Puzzle
The enigmatic Professor Baffles is causing money and precious items to vanish, but the Super Friends are determined to solve the mystery and put an en...
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Todd Haynes
In this episode, Julianne Moore, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Reichardt delve into the body of work created by filmmaker Todd Haynes. They explore his uni...
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Professor Goodfellow's G.E.E.C.
Professor Goodfellow creates the G.E.E.C. (Goodfellow's Effort-Eliminating Computer), a device designed to handle every task, liberating humanity from...
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Quentin Tarantino
Samuel L. Jackson, Juliette Lewis, and Eli Roth delve into the fascinating and controversial journey of Quentin Tarantino. They explore his rise from...
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The Weather Maker
As glaciers melt and massive whirlpools appear, icebergs unexpectedly drift into the South Pacific. The Super Friends notice these alarming weather sh...
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David Fincher
In this episode, Ben Affleck, Robin Wright, and Jesse Eisenberg delve into the cinematic world of director David Fincher. They explore his mastery of ...
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Gus Van Sant
In this episode, James Franco, Kelly Lynch, and Dustin Lance Black embark on a cinematic journey exploring the works of renowned filmmaker Gus Van San...
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Dr. Pelagian's War
A marine scientist takes a stand against pollution by unleashing natural disasters to compel three industrialists to change their ways. The top three ...
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Coen Brothers
In this episode, George Clooney and Jeff Bridges delve into the creative partnership of Joel and Ethan Coen, exploring the nuances of their filmmaking...
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The Shamon 'U'
Dr. Shamon employs a colossal magnetic "U" along with a laser weapon to pull a solid gold meteorite down to Earth. Unbeknownst to him, his method of "...
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Kelly Reichardt
Jesse Eisenberg and Todd Haynes embark on a journey exploring the lyrical road movies crafted by director Kelly Reichardt. Their exploration delves i...
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Too Hot To Handle
An extraterrestrial from the world of Solar Terrarium shifts Earth’s position, pulling it closer to the sun to save his freezing home planet. This ...
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John Carpenter
In this episode, Rob Zombie and Keith David dive into the spine-chilling world of John Carpenter’s iconic films, reflecting on the impact and legac...
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The Androids
An errant scientist schemes to undermine the space program through the use of androids, but the Super Friends intervene to thwart his plans. As they w...
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David Cronenberg
In this episode, Guillermo del Toro and Geena Davis explore the cinematic legacy of Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg. Known for his unique blend o...
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The Balloon People
A family of extraterrestrials from the planet Balunia decides to escape their polluted world in search of a new life on Earth. Upon landing their flyi...
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The Fantastic Frerps
King Plasto has stolen raw plastic powder to produce Frerp, a unique type of plastic he plans to use against the Super Friends. He has been hijacking ...
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David Lynch
Louis C.K. and Isabella Rossellini delve into the surreal realms crafted by David Lynch, exploring the haunting dystopia of Eraserhead and the eerie H...
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The Ultra Beam
Two scientists, convinced that gold is the source of all corruption, embark on a mission to obliterate it using a powerful blue beam. However, the S...
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Lars Von Trier
Renowned for his audacious cinematic style, Lars Von Trier has established himself as a titan in the art-house film scene. In this episode, actors Jam...
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The Menace of the White Dwarf
An unusual UFO breaches Earth's atmosphere, capturing various items in its wake. Col. Wilcox informs the Super Friends that the craft has seized an a...
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Spike Lee
In this episode, Samuel L. Jackson, Clive Owen, and John Turturro delve into the complex legacy of Spike Lee. They explore how his provocative politic...
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The Mysterious Moles
With crucial research initiatives shut down, the Super Friends are summoned to track down and recover vanishing air conditioning units. Their quest ta...
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Alfonso Cuarón
In this episode, George Clooney and Emma Watson delve into the groundbreaking artistry of Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. They explore how his ecle...
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14
Gulliver's Gigantic Goof
Mad scientist Dr. Hiram Gulliver employs his microwave reducer to shrink all adults, including the Superfriends, down to just two inches tall. His pla...
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Jean-Marc Vallée
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15
The Planet-Splitter
Quirky and brilliant scientist Dr. Laban has pilfered the biggest diamonds on the planet to fuel his creation, the "planet splitter," designed to clea...
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David O. Russell
In this episode, Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lawrence delve into the captivating world of David O. Russell's cinema. They explore the themes of resili...
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The Watermen
A mysterious spacecraft makes an emergency landing on Earth after a meteor strikes its fuel tank. To try and get back to the planet Sagittarius, the s...
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Ridley Scott
In this episode, Sigourney Weaver, Orlando Bloom, and Geena Davis pay tribute to the brilliant Ridley Scott, whose cinematic journey has transported ...
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Danny Boyle
Ewan McGregor and Freida Pinto delve into the dynamic and fast-paced narratives crafted by Danny Boyle, exploring the lives of Mumbai's slumdogs, Scot...
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Claire Denis
Isabelle Huppert and Kim Gordon explore the alluring yet perilous realms crafted by Claire Denis, a filmmaker renowned for her bold and thought-provok...
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Jane Campion
In this episode, Elisabeth Moss and Ben Whishaw delve into the intriguing inquiries that captivate Jane Campion, the acclaimed New Zealand director w...
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Sofia Coppola
In this episode, Kirsten Dunst and James Woods delve into the cinematic universe of Sofia Coppola, examining the unique blend of style and intimacy th...
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Richard Linklater
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Ang Lee
In this episode, Michelle Yeoh and Elijah Wood explore the remarkable adaptability of Ang Lee, the two-time Oscar-winning director. They delve into h...
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The Brain Machine / The Joy Ride / The Invasion of the Earthors / The Whirlpool
The Cerebral Device: Wonder Woman, Batman, and Robin join forces with the well-meaning but misguided inventor, Dr. Cranum, who has created a controve...
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The Secret Four / Tiger on the Loose / The Mysterious Time Creatures / The Antidote
The Secret Four: Outnumbered but clever, Superman, Batman, and Robin outwit the enigmatic Secret Four, altering their schemes. Tiger on the Loose: ...
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New American Horror
Emerging directors Jordan Peele, Robert Eggers, and Karyn Kusama delve into how horror cinema can reflect and amplify societal fears, creating an uns...
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Invasion of the Hydronoids / Hitchhike / City in a Bottle / Space Emergency
Invasion of the Hydronoids: Aquaman, Batman, and Robin face off against the sinister Hydronoids in a desperate attempt to thwart their evil scheme to ...
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Stoned on Film
Tommy Chong leads a fascinating journey through the evolution of stoner cinema, examining the initial wave of anti-drug propaganda, the embrace of ma...
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Doctor Fright / Drag Race / Plant Creatures / Fire
In the episode featuring Doctor Fright, Superman and Wonder Woman bravely confront the spine-chilling villain without flinching. The Wonder Twins, Zan...
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The Monster of Dr. Droid / Vandals / Super Friends vs. Super Friends / Energy Mass
The Creature of Dr. Droid: Superman and Wonder Woman embark on a thrilling quest as they confront the rampaging creature unleashed by Dr. Droid. Mis...
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The Enforcer / The Shark / Planet of the Neanderthals / Flood of Diamonds
**Title: The Enforcer / The Shark / Planet of the Neanderthals / Flood of Diamonds** **Plot:** In "The Enforcer," Wonder Woman and Aquaman meet Gar...
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New Trans Cinema
This documentary features personal conversations with leading trans filmmakers as they explore the complex legacy of transgender representation in fil...
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Attack of the Giant Squid / Game of Chicken / The Water Beast / Volcano
Superman and Aquaman are dragged into a deep-sea crisis when a massive giant squid launches a sudden, tentacled assault. Meanwhile, the Wonder Twins a...
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Forbidden Power / Pressure Point / The Lionmen / The Day of the Rats
Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman race to stop a terrifying new threat when a mysterious space sphere unleashes mutants with forbidden powers that could...
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The Man Beasts of Xra / Prejudice / Tiny World of Terror / Tibetan Raiders
Superman, Batman, and Robin confront the chaotic results of a scientist's twisted genetic experiments, battling half-human, half-animal hybrids that t...
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Frozen Peril / Dangerous Prank / The Mummy of Nazca / Cable Car Rescue
Superman and Aquaman team up to stop the sinister Sculpin, whose plan to freeze every ocean on Earth would let him sell the melted water to desert nat...
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The Marsh Monster / The Runaways / Will the World Collide? / Time Rescue
In “The Marsh Monster,” Superman, Batman, and Robin spring into action when an inventor's crucial blueprints are endangered by the frightening ant...
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The Protector / Stowaways / The Ghost / Rampage
Batman, Robin, and Aquaman set sail to stop Captain Shark and his paralyzing ray from terrorizing the seas. Meanwhile, the Wonder Twins use their uniq...
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Rokan: Enemy from Space
From the outskirts of the Milky Way, a winged entity known as Rokan races towards Earth. Superman faces off against this creature and discovers it is ...
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Wanted: The Superfriends
Lex Luthor assembles a nefarious group known as the Legion of Doom and employs a dream machine to manipulate the Super Friends into carrying out illeg...
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The Demons of Exxor
The Wonder Twins decide to assist Exxor in its battle against Darkon, a tyrant who has enslaved the planet's residents. However, when Darkon captures ...
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Invasion of the Fearians
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Battle at the Earth's Core
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The World's Deadliest Game
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Sinbad and the Space Pirates
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The Time Trap
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Trial of the Super Friends
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Attack of the Vampire
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Monolith of Evil
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The Beasts Are Coming
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The Giants of Doom
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Terror from the Phantom Zone
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Secret Origins of the Super Friends
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The Anti-Matter Monster
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Revenge on Gorilla City
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World Beneath the Ice
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Swamp of the Living Dead
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Conquerors of the Future
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The Incredible Space Circus
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The Final Challenge
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Batman: Dead or Alive
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Fairy Tale of Doom
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Doomsday
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Journey Through Inner Space
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Super Friends: Rest in Peace
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The Rise and Fall of the Super Friends
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History of Doom
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Lex Luthor Strikes Back
Lex Luthor devises a cunning plan to impersonate Lois Lane using a reverse camera projector, allowing him to escape from prison. Alongside his assista...
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Space Knights of Camelon
As Superman defends a prehistoric world from an incoming meteor, he is struck by the meteor's nuclear core, causing him to crash onto the medieval pla...
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The Lord of Middle Earth
A simple camping excursion for the Wonder Twins spirals into a terrifying journey in Middle Earth when the Super Friends face off against a dark sorc...
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Universe of Evil
In an alternate dimension, the Super Friends have transformed into the Super Enemies. Mount Vesuvius serves as a crucial connection between their worl...
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Terror at 20,000 Fathoms
The sinister Captain Nimoy concocts a scheme to unleash nuclear warheads to submerge entire continents, envisioning himself as their ruler beneath th...
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The Super Friends Meet Frankenstein
A descendant of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein kidnaps Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, siphoning their abilities into his newest creature. With the...
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The Planet of Oz
When the Wonder Twins and the Dynamic Duo discover they can't dispel a fierce tornado, the tempest whisks the Hall of Justice away to the enchanting ...
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Big Foot / The Ice Demon / The Make-Up Monster
In "Big Foot," Apache Chief and some of his fellow warriors are taken captive by alien beings that bear a striking resemblance to Bigfoot. Batman and ...
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One Small Step for Mars / Haunted House / The Incredible Crude Oil Monster
A Journey to Mars: Green Lantern and Superman face a formidable threat when Martians, who have returned to Earth via a space probe, unleash chaos. Th...
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The Outlaws of Orion / Three Wishes / Scorpio
In Gotham City, Batman and Robin pursue a thief but fall into the hands of Pack and Stardust, two ruthless bounty hunters from Orion. As Batman tries ...
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The Lava Men / Bazarowurld / The Warlord's Amulet
In "The Lava Men," Aquaman rescues a killer whale and discovers flames raging in the ocean. He quickly contacts Wonder Woman, who informs Superman. W...
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The Bride of Darkseid
Firestorm steps into the spotlight as a new superhero and receives an invitation to join the Super Friends. Meanwhile, Darkseid sets his sights on Won...
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Darkseid's Golden Trap
Darkseid's Golden Trap: Part I: During a cosmic auction, Darkseid aims for the sole piece of gold kryptonite, capable of permanently robbing Superman...
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The Ghost Ship / The Bizarro Super Powers Team
As Darkseid and his henchmen pursue them, Superman, Firestorm, and Cyborg find refuge aboard a massive abandoned spacecraft. They soon discover that t...
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The Darkseid Deception
Unbeknownst to Wonder Woman, the man she believes to be her human partner, Steve Trevor, is none other than the malevolent Darkseid, who has altered ...
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The Fear
Gotham City is engulfed in a wave of panic as The Scarecrow unleashes his Fear Transmitters. While searching for Scarecrow, Batman confronts his own ...
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The Wild Cards
A formidable new supervillain known as The Ace has emerged, rallying a group of four ruthless criminals to form the Royal Flush Gang, all clad in eeri...
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The Brainchild / The Case of the Stolen Powers
On a relaxing day off with Firestorm, Cyborg is suddenly snatched away by Brainiac's robotic minions, who plan to use him for one of their wicked expe...
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The Death of Superman
In a shocking turn of events, Superman has succumbed to Kryptonite poisoning. Following the incident that led to his downfall, a frail Firestorm is t...
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Escape from Space City
Darkseid is up to his nefarious schemes again, aiming to seize control of Star City, a massive space colony orbiting Earth. He substitutes the abducte...
