The Movie Scout

Matthew Phelps
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Film Reviews

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.

Episodes

  1. Apr 9

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

    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.

  2. Apr 5

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

    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.

  3. Apr 2

    They Will Kill You: The Virgil Unpacked

    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.

  4. Mar 28

    They Will Kill You - Zazie Beetz fully unleashed

    Zazie Beetz is fully unleashed in They Will Kill You — a blood-soaked action-horror-comedy from director Kirill Sokolov. One woman. One night. One very dangerous building. If you love Tarantino and Sam Raimi, this one's for you. Spoiler-free — come back Wednesday for the deep dive. Content note: Rated R for gore, violence, Satanic themes, and brief nudity. Chart the map. Tell better stories.

    They Will Kill You - Zazie Beetz fully unleashed

  5. Mar 26

    Project Hail Mary - Amaze. Amaze. Amaze. (Spoilers)

    You've seen Project Hail Mary. Now let's talk about it. The coward twist. The taumoeba escape. Grace turning that ship around. These are the parts we couldn't touch on in episode. Let's SCOUT it out.

    Project Hail Mary - Amaze. Amaze. Amaze. (Spoilers)

  6. Mar 22

    Project Hail Mary: The Sci-fi Buddy Adventure

    Episode 001 of The SCOUT Report. We’re scouting Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling, a five-legged alien named Rocky, and one of the best friendships in sci-fi history. We scored it. Come find out if you should chart the course to your nearest theater.

    Project Hail Mary: The Sci-fi Buddy Adventure
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Phelps
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Movie Scout