Join Luke and Leland as they discuss the horrific, bizarre, melodramatic, exploitive, dumbfounding and offensive fare found in the video store era. Just don't show grandma.
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Two movie fans review and dissect the best and worst movies of the Video Store era.
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The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them of with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste. The rental combo is: 1 x New Release 2 x Weeklies 1 x Sta ...
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A weekly chat amongst friends working a shift at your local video store. The place you go every week when it's movie night! Interesting customers pop in to rent something, and we go through the films they've loved across their life. Come for the advice on what you could watch, but stay for the characters you will come to love.
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The Last Video Store Clerks try to figure out what a good movie even is in the age of streaming. Are there still Cult Classics with no shelf to put them on? Something is missing. Former video store clerks Frank Roll and Scott Moran aim to find it. Or at least, comedy and a silver lining. What is a good movie anyway?
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A monthly adventure into the wild world of obscure VHS titles from the '70s, '80s and '90s! From holiday-themed horror to Star Wars rip-offs, there were countless trends from the mid-'80s to early '90s as the advent of home video created a new market for producers of both low and high-budget cinema. Many of these films have been forgotten. Many of them are probably best left forgotten! Together we are going to discover the weirdest, campiest, craziest films you’ve probably never heard of...i ...
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Relive the days of video rental stores through the stories of former employees. You'll hear experiences from the infancy of rental stores in the 1980s, their dominance in the 1990s, and their demise in the 2000s. From VHS to DVD, from Blockbuster to 'Mom and Pop' stores, Rental Return celebrates this distinctive time in film history.
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Always enthusiastic (and intermittently intelligent) "video store counter" discussions, hosted by former video store clerks Clay Keller and Ryan Marker.
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This is the official podcast of housebythevideostore.com, a website dedicated to horror, cult, and underground movies and television.
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A movie podcast that attempts to revive the feeling of a Video Store. (Formerly, 'Bitching About Movies'.)
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Join Rich, Matt and Zac as they take you on a journey throughout the 80's and 90's reviewing the movies we all grew up renting. Are they still great? Do they still suck? Do they hold up? Listen and find out what the guys have to say on Video Store Rewind!
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Greetings and Salutations! Eric, Neil and David talk about the cult classic from 1989, Heathers. We also talk about our own high school experiences and what fun that was. Grab a Slushie and join us!由Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Theatre performer Kiruna-Lind Devar pops in to rent something. We talk about her big role in Mamma Mia thats on now at The Teatro in Monte Casino, and the films she's loved across her life. Kiruna-Lind Devar | Instagram MAMMA MIA Tickets | Monte Casino Recommended Movies/Series Center Stage | Apple TV A Chorus Line | Letterboxd One Day | Letterbo…
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One of Australia’s greatest storytellers, Troy Cassar-Daley holds the record for most Golden Guitar Awards cementing the proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung as one of country music’s greatest icons. Troy’s new album BETWEEN THE FIRES is out now, recorded at his late mother’s home, it is a powerfully moving collection of songs and stories. Without hyp…
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While on hiatus, we recorded a series of conversations that were never published. Now that life has calmed down, we plan to edit these conversations for release as VINTAGE episodes, outside of our normal programming. In this episode, we explore the uncharted New Mexico desert, home to many hills with many eyes. This early Wes Craven flick is clearl…
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Scotland, PA is a modern adaptation of Macbeth that's also a period piece set in the 70s in a fast food restaurant. NEXT TIME: Buttboy Watch the Scotland, PA Trailer Here Find Us Instagram @thelastvideostoreclerks , Facebook.com/lastclerks , and Twitter x @LastClerks Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Everywhere you can find podcasts The …
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Ben & Steve’s Video Store has opened again. Join the two movie geeks as they open the store (probably the last one on Planet Earth), as they rank the eleven theatrically released Star Wars movies. Happy May the 4th! Which of the Star Wars movies will end up top of the list and which will end up rock bottom? Listen now to find out. Find us on Twitte…
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Superhero films have not always been the kings of the box office. Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below. https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMS Follow us on : Facebook Instagram Letterboxd由B.C. Jones, Waylon Bacon, and Gray Creasy
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk more on 'The Boy and The Heron', the latest instalment of Planet Of The Apes franchise, and the reliable tv shows you can always watch at the end of a long day like 'Lie To Me'. Recommended Films/Series The Boy and the Heron | The Bioscope Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | In Theatres Lie to Me |…
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Our second episode of high school movie is Three O'clock High from 1987. David returns to discuss this underrated movie with us. Put up your dukes and join us!由Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Filmmaker Zoe Ramushu pops in to rent something. We talk about her hit Netflix film 'Real Estate Sisters', her career, and the films she's loved across her life. Real Estate Sisters | Netflix Zoe Ramushu | Instagram Recommended Films/Shows The Lion King | Disney+ A Bug's Life | Disney+ The Count of Monte Cristo | Apple TV Knock Down The House | Net…
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Goran Stolevski, the filmmaker of OF AN AGE, HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS and YOU WON’T BE ALONE
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With his new film HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS arriving in cinemas this week, Goran Stolevski has proven himself to be one of the very best contemporary Australian filmmakers. A modern master of the close-up, each of Goran’s films are distinctly textured cinematic works worthy of your exploration. A rental combo that includes a screwball classic, a p…
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk the thrillingly sexy new film 'Challengers', the binge worthy TV show 'Baby Reindeer' on Netflix that is getting everyone talking, and so much more! Doos Wine Code: videostoredoos Recommended Movies/Series Challengers | The Bioscope Baby Reindeer | Netflix Arrested Development | Disney+ Ripley | Ne…
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BONUS EPISODE! In an attempt to not overstate things, let's just say Alexei is a tremendous fan of all things PLANET OF THE APES… so of course we had to sneak in a quick chat with WES BALL, the filmmaker behind the new film in the franchise Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ahead of its Australian release this week on May 9th. Watch the full episod…
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On this episode, we cover 1984's White Fire, a story of diamond heists, martial arts, mob killings, twincest, and stolen identity. Boris and his twin sister Ingrid work for a diamond mine, but are secretly smuggling diamonds for their adopted father. When Ingrid is murdered, Boris and his love interest plan to steal the mythical White Fire - a huge…
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High School Movie Month begins with a good old fashioned slasher movie, Prom Night from 1980. Eric and Neil have a great time talking about this movie and how much they surprisingly enjoyed it. We also talk about how scary Little House on the Prairie could be. Put on your best Disco dancing clothes and bedazzled ski-mask and Join us!…
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Filmmakers Hylton Tannenbaum & Brett Morris pop in to rent something. We talk about their film 'Just Now Jeffrey' which hits cinemas (including The Bioscope) on Friday 3 May, and the films they’ve loved across their lives. Just Now Jeffrey | Linktree Recommended Movies/Series Psycho | Apple TV Top Secret! | Letterboxd Rocky | Apple TV Back to the F…
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Grab your popcorn and settle in for some scintillating cinematic discussion with the great Peter Helliar. A true lifelong lover of all things film Pete is the perfect guest for The Last Video Store. He’s been on our screens in everything from Rove [Live], Skithouse, The Project and the feature film he wrote I LOVE YOU TOO (2010). Helliar now even c…
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Russ does a shift with Cole and Perrin. They talk The Fall Guy, other heart-warmers one could watch now, and you'll never guess who pops in to quickly rent something!! Recommended Movies/Series The Fall Guy | The Bioscope Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret | Netflix Eighth Grade | Apple TV The Mitchells vs The Machines | Netflix Judy Blume Foreve…
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While on hiatus, we recorded a series of conversations that were never published. Now that life has calmed down, we plan to edit these conversations for release as VINTAGE episodes, outside of our normal programming. in this episode we discuss the sensitive story of five Italian teenagers on a boat in Miami. Unfortunately, in 1994's Plankton, this …
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Eric and Neil talk about what some consider the best super hero movie ever made, The Dark Knight. Sadly it actually hasn't aged that well and we will talk about why. It has great performances and looks amazing, but there are a few things that really rub us the wrong way. Put on your best cowl and join us!…
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Director Brad Katzen pops in to rent something. We talk about his new film 'Soweto Blaze' which is on Netflix and already in the Top 10 at the time of publishing. We then go through the films he's loved across his life. Soweto Blaze | Netflix The Domestic | Prime Video Recommended Films/Series Poor Things | Disney+ A Clockwork Orange | Apple TV Pul…
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Anna Broinowski, the Only Western Filmmaker to Access NORTH KOREA’s Film & Propaganda Industry
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Not just the expert on North Korean cinema and hoax authors, Dr Anna Broinowski is one of Australia’s greatest investigative documentarians. Her riveting works include FORBIDDEN LIE$, AIM HIGH IN CREATION and PAULINE HANSON: PLEASE EXPLAIN. Through these and more she’s won a Walkley, 3 AFI/AACTAs, the Al Jazeera Golden Award and even a fricking WGA…
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Russell does a shift with Cole, and hires new employee Perrin. They chat Alex Garland's 'Civil War', they each have some tear jerker films and TV shows for the shelves, and much much more. Recommended Film/Series Civil War | In Theaters One Life | Apple TV Lovesick | Netflix Say I Do | Netflix Gran Turismo | Netflix Close | Letterboxd Monster | L…
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And we're back! After an unfortunately long absence, we've finally returned - like ghouls ready to summon a mythical missing link. On this episode, we cover the 1988 regional Colorado flick - Curse of the Blue Lights. If you're a fan of rubber monster suits, 50s make-out spots, killer scarecrows, creamed corn, zombies, witches, police shootouts, cu…
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Eric and Neil tackle the 1991 action flick, Point Break. A movie that walks the line between awful and awfully entertaining. We talk about the careers of Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. Grab 2, and I mean 2 meatball sandwiches and Join us!由Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Announcing Top End Bub, the follow-up to one of the best Australian romantic comedies ever, Miranda Tapsell stops by The Last Video Store. Turning in incredible performances in THE DRY, THE ARTFUL DODGER and so much more Miranda has cemented her reputation as one of Australia’s finest actors. And as you’re about to learn, Miranda Tapsell can even d…
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The Creator is a 2023 Gareth Edwards directed sci-fi movie starring John David Washington. The movie came and went from theaters, but that just makes us want to watch it more. NEXT TIME: Scotland, Pa Watch the Creator Trailer Here Find Us Instagram @thelastvideostoreclerks , Facebook.com/lastclerks , and Twitter x @LastClerks Subscribe to Podcast: …
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Actor Denim Richards (Yellowstone), pops in to rent something. We go through his career and the films he's loved across his life. Then behind the counter, Russell chats with Cole and Graeme about The Boy and The Heron, Alex Garland's new A24 film 'Civil War', and lots more. Denim Richards | Instagram Yellowstone | Showmax Recommended Movies/Series …
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Eric and Neil talk about the 1985 classic, Pee-wee's Big adventure. Tell 'Em Large Marge sent you!由Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Celebrating the release of some homegrown horror we’re joined by the directors and star of LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. With memorable turns in modern classics THE DARK KNIGHT, DUNE, PRISONERS and THE SUICIDE SQUAD, David Dastmalchian has cemented his reputation as one of the great character actors. Now he steps into the shoes of a late night talk sh…
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