Halloween is just around the corner and we thought now is the perfect time to talk about some unconventional ghost stories! We are discussing two horror-comedies that have people trying to battle spirits… who kind of stink at it! We are joined again for this episode by Video CULTure’s own Patrick Bartlett.

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Ghostbusters… no, not *those* guys (THE FRIGHTENERS & BEETLEJUICE)

We have made it to episode 70! And just like we do every ten episodes we are talking about a movie and its sequel. This time we are talking about John Carpenter’s iconic protagonist, played by the legendary Kurt Russell, Snake Plissken! To help up with that we are joined by Video CULTure’s staff writer (and Carpenter superfan) Patrick Bartlett.

John Carpenter’s Escape (ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK & ESCAPE FROM L.A.)

Steve Martin. We love him. You love him. So, let’s talk about two of his starring roles that really illustrate why we think he’s the greatest.

Steve Martin (ROXANNE & BOWFINGER)

In this episode, we are talking about two movies that have a weird central element, lonely thieves, but that couldn’t be more different. Well, except for the fact that they both also have great soundtracks. One’s a timeless classic, the other is all but forgotten… and we go deep on just why that is.

Thieves (THIEF OF HEARTS & Michael Mann’s THIEF)

We are finally talking all about the legendary Samuel L. Jackson on the show. We are focusing our discussion about one of the coolest actors in the game by talking about one of his classic performances and one that is too often slept on by audiences. This is one you don’t want to miss!

Sam The Man! (CHANGING LANES & THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT)

It’s another “T.V. Party” here at the show as we talk about the 80s punk rock/sci-fi/blue-collar classic REPO MAN and the 90s cable mainstay comedy MEN AT WORK both starring the under appreciated Emilio Estevez!

Blue-collar Emilio Estevez (MEN AT WORK & REPO MAN)

In this episode, we talk about two action films with more on their minds than just gunfire and car chases! Don’t get us wrong, that stuff is involved but these two films, the classic Robert DeNiro-starring RONIN and the criminally under-seen SPARTAN (starring Val Kilmer), have a lot more going on than just that and we are going to break it all down for you! So set your (redacted) to receive and listen in!

Ancient Warriors in Modern Times (SPARTAN & RONIN)

The show is on a brief hiatus. So, during this time we are replaying favorite episodes from our archives with brand-new introductions about why these episodes were chosen. New episodes will be returning soon! *Original Synopsis: More than just our audience is listening in on this episode as we talk about films featuring surveillance teams! That’s right, the phones are tapped and the mics are hot as we talk about, the classic Francis Ford Coppola paranoid thriller, THE CONVERSATION! We then lighten the mood with a look at SNEAKERS. We marvel at the acting talents of Gene Hackman and Robert Redford. We also talk about how SNEAKERS drew surprising inspiration from Coppola’s film and a lot more

Rewind Episode – “Surveillance” (SNEAKERS & THE CONVERSATION)

The show is on a brief hiatus. So, during this time we are replaying favorite episodes from our archives with brand-new introductions about why these episodes were chosen. New episodes will be returning soon! *Original Synopsis: We’re taking over the airwaves on this episode as Ryan & Matt take a look at the classic ‘UHF’ (starring Weird Al!) and the 90’s rocker ‘Airheads’! Listen in as the guys heap praise on Al & talk about their love for 90s rock. Also, in this episode, we learn a little of Ryan’s secret origin and discuss Rush Limbaugh’s odd connection to one of these films. Other topics include what could broken glass do to a soundboard and who almost starred in UHF along with Weird Al. This episode is sponsored by ‘Spatula City’, buddy!

Rewind Episode – “Comedy in Radio & TV” (UHF & AIRHEADS)

Well, the summer season is starting and that has got us thinking about vacation! No, we aren’t talking about *those* vacation movies but we are returning to one of our all-time favorite funnymen, the immortal John Candy, to talk about two slightly more obscure 1980s summer vacation comedies! We are discussing 1985’s SUMMER RENTAL and then THE GREAT OUTDOORS (co-starring Dan Ackroyd) from 1988! It’s fun in the sun with one of comedy’s greats! 

Summer Vacation with John Candy (SUMMER RENTAL & THE GREAT OUTDOORS)

This episode is all about puppets! Or should that be “muppets” (?) …and also David Bowie is in there too. Yep, things get a little strange as we talk about the two 1980s live-action fantasy films from the Jim Henson Workshop. Talk of great music, slow film pacing, and childhood trauma abound! Won’t you join us? We promise not to make you go through a hedge maze or touch a creepy puppet.

Fantasy by Jim Henson (THE DARK CRYSTAL & LABYRINTH)

It’s time for another watch-along with the guys at the show! The movie of choice this time around is the John Carpenter-directed action/comedy classic BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Ryan and Matt talk all about the film while actually watching it together. So fire up your own copy of this hard to define cult classic and join in … oh, and remember, it’s all in the reflexes!

Watch-Along 3! (Featuring BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA)

For this episode, we are breaking one of our fundamental rules for the show and reviewing a recently released film! Now we would only do this for something special and we thought a documentary about the rise and fall of the video story industry fit the bill perfectly. We will be talking all about the 2020 documentary THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER but we don’t just limit ourselves to that film. It quickly turns into a discussion of nostalgia and a truly bygone era. So, listen in and get nostalgic with us!

“A Very Special Episode” (THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER)

It’s Four Twenty! You ain’t got no job. You ain’t got s#*+ to do. So, why not listen to our podcast about these two classic 90s stoner comedies starring Ice Cube? C’mon… it’ll be fun… and you know this, maaaan!

Four Twenty (FRIDAY & NEXT FRIDAY)

Love from beyond the grave is the topic of this episode as we discuss the 1989 Steven Spielberg film ALWAYS and the 1990 smash hit GHOST! We’ll be talking all about Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Holly Hunter (again!), John Goodman, and more! 

Endless Love From Beyond The Grave (GHOST & ALWAYS)

A movie podcast and walk through the video store aisles of yesteryear. Listen in as Ryan and Matthew discuss two movies from the past that share a common thread. A conversational breakdown of these movie's quality, influence, and if they are worth a watch today.

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