A movie review show, but the movies are fake and we’re making them up as we go.
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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 occasionally 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 friends you will come to make.
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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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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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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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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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Predator 2 (1990)
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1:04:28Send us a text Eric and Neil hit the way back button to the year 1990 to talk about Predator 2. It's a balls to the wall look at the hellscape of futuristic 1997. It's very entertaining, but no where near as good as the original. Put on your bullet proof vest and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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The Best 8 Australian Horror Films (You Haven’t Seen Yet) with Director Kane Senes
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1:15:22Australia is known for it's horror movies, but for every Wolf Creek and The Babadook there are dozens of freaky films that you might not be on your radar yet. This week, Alexei is joined by horror direction Kane Senes (Sissy, For Now) to trawl through the horror section and uncover some lesser known Aussie gems, from the 1970s to the 2000s…right up…
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Another Dinosaur Movie & Pokemon Go for Sharks
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1:08:54Russell does a shift with Graeme and Samantha. We talk Jurassic World, upcoming films that look amazing, Scottish crime dramas, All Of The Sharks, and lots lots more! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Channing Tatum’s new movie, Roofman The Cannes Grand Prix winner trailer, Sentimental Value The first show of the Oasis reunion tour And Ozzy Osb…
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90s kids remember the killer bee panic. Relive the nightmare with David and his friend from the American Cinemateque, Sam Rodriguez, via the 1996 Fox TV movie "Kill Swarm."David Murto
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Jaws: 50th Anniversary Commentary
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2:07:22Ben and Steve's Video Store has opened for a special episode. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our favourite film of all time, Ben and Steve sat together in the same room (a podcast first) to record a commentary of Jaws. Feel free to pop the movie on and listen to us talk over it, JawsSplaining away, with added Bruce Forsyth impressions. Or you…
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Swords, Sorcery and Limited Funds with Special Guest Jason Crowe
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1:49:24After the success of Conan the Barbarian, the straight to video market saw a massive boom of fantasy films. On this month's episode, actor and producer Jason Crowe joins us to discuss three classic, low-budget fantasy films of the '80s. We discuss The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982), Hercules (1983) and Deathstalker 2 (1987). Original Music and episo…
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The Running Man (1987)
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1:03:33Send us a text Eric and Neil talk about the 1987 sci-fi cult classic, The Running Man. We talk about the good and the bad. Rank Arnolds movies and Stephen King adaptations. Grab your yellow spandex suit and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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While touring his comedy show, DEMI ADEJUYIGBE IS GOING TO DO ONE (1) BACKFLIP, Demi Adejuyigbe stopped by the Last Video Store to pick up some of his favourite films from little Alexei Toliopoulos. Genuinely one of the most exciting comedians in the fricking world right now, you might know Demi from GAME CHANGER, writing for THE GOOD PLACE or even…
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An Old F1 Driver & A Young James Bond
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1:10:37Russell does a shift with Graeme, but is then joined by good friend Neil for a fat chat about the new F1 movie. Tickets for: The Video Store Presents: 28 Days Later | Wed 2 July 6pm. Hey did you guys see… The next James Bond film has a director Ben Stiller’s latest comedy New York Times top 100 of the 21st century Disney and Universal sue Midjourne…
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The Rock (1996)
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1:03:04Send us a text Eric and Neil jump into the middle of the 90's with the action classic, The Rock. Probably the best Michael Bay movie of all time. Great cast and amazing special effects mix with frenetic editing. Don't forget your gasmask and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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On the 25th anniversary of their classic debut album REFLECTOR, rockstar siblings Ella Hooper and Jesse Hooper join Alexei in the LAST VIDEO STORE to pick up some of their favourite films. From the all-timer classic space odyssey from a galaxy far far away to turn of the millennium zombie nightmares, Ella and Jesse are true video store connoisseurs…
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The Bioscope Episode
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1:28:12This week's episode is a special focus on The Bioscope, and our 15 years of being Johannesburg's independent and alternative cinema space. The Video Store is the official podcast of the cinema, and where we record all our episodes. As we celebrate this milestone in many different ways, one special way was to record a special episode sharing as much…
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23 years after the events of "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," Kevin McCallister is back to settle some old scores. Superb TV writer Ivory Floyd ("Iyanu," "Kindergarten: The Musical," "Ada Twist: Scientist") joins David to rent the 2015 legacy sequel to a childhood Christmas favorite.David Murto
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Speed (1994)
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1:02:49Send us a text Eric, Neil and David talk about one of the greatest action movies of the 1990's, Speed. It still holds up, and we have quite a few random topics thrown in as well. Hop on the bus and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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From Eurovision to collaborating with THE David Byrne from Talking Heads (and the movie masterpiece TRUE STORIES), Montaigne is a truly creative artist with a distinct style… and yes that is very apparent in their picks on the Last Video Store. Montaigne stacks their favourite movie picks on the counter and chats about loving mucked-up absurdist wo…
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War Photographer Bram Janssen Pops In
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1:01:07This week's guest is Dutch visual journalist Bram Janssen. An old friend from the early Maboneng days, it was great to catch up and talk more about Bram's interesting career as a war photographer. Bram Janssen | Instagram Recommended Films & Series Ernest Cole: Lost and Found (2024) Warfare (2025) Civil War (2024) The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022) …
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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
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1:03:57Send us a text They say you should never look back. Eric and Neil find that out when they watch the Wes Craven Voodoo movie, The Serpent and the Rainbow. Bill Pullman sleep walks his way through the movie as an anthropologist looking for the secret ingredients to making a zombie. Very Loosely based on a true story. Grab a cup of blood and join us!…
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The Go-Betweens, Bob Dylan and the favourite films of Australia’s great indie rock songwriter Robert Forster
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This week on The Last Video Store, Alexei Toliopoulos dusts off a well-worn VHS and welcomes a true icon of Australian music into the store: Robert Forster, co-founder of The Go-Betweens, acclaimed solo artist with the new album STRAWBERRIES.Together, they rummage through Robert’s cinematic memories. From the art-house films that shaped his songwri…
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Psycho Killers & Saying The Word Turnip
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1:13:40Russell does a shift with Perrin, but then gets to employ the wonderful and talented Samantha Nell as a new clerk here at The Video Store. Perrin finally has someone else behind the counter that might know as much about film history as him! Hey did you guys see… Jerry Lewis’ lost Holocaust film found? The Bioscope turns 15! A new Talking Heads musi…
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Entertainment news journalist Mike Celestino joins David to rent the horrifyingly overlooked 2014 "teen" horror movie "The Hat Man." They learn about sleep paralysis and shadow people. Just try to guess who plays the titular demon.David Murto
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The Believers (1987)
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1:03:50Send us a text David is back this week and joins Eric and Neil for a scary movie. We talk about the 1987, literal cult movie, The Believers. We talk about Martin Sheen's intense performance and how he will shake a child. Eric gives a mini review of the new Mission Impossible movie. Drink your special tea and join us!…
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Perusing the shelves this week is Calum Hood, best known as the bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer, he’s about to release debut solo album “ORDER chaos ORDER”. A very funny episode that sees Calum and Alexei chat through childhood oddities like ANTZ and forgotten Aussie dog movie Napoleon. BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATI…
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Welcome to the Forgotten Video Store, North Hollywood's least popular rental spot.David Murto
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk about the latest Wes Anderson picture 'The Phoenician Scheme', as well as every little kids fantasy of being a karate hero with the latest Karate Kid Legends now in cinemas. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for the new Keanu Reeves comedy Limpopo filmmaker wins best African Film at Cannes Stranger…
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The Abyss (1989)
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1:01:13Send us a text Eric and Neil jump into the waters of James Cameron's cult classic, The Abyss. While it wasn't a huge box office success, constant showings on premium and basic cable brought in a devoted audience. We watched the special edition and were amazing how great it looks today. Grab some of that liquid oxygen and join us!…
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The Surprising Films That Inspired The Philippou Brothers (RackaRacka) Latest Horror Hit BRING HER BACK
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Twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou are the most excited voices in Australian genre cinema since the release of their horror hit TALK TO ME. Their latest film, BRING HER BACK is another emotionally resonant horror exploration of grief and loss that, in many ways, surpasses their remarkable debut. Starring Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (THE SHAP…
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Cute Mountain Creatures & Life Affirming Gems
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1:11:53Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk the latest in entertainment news, as well as the film and tv we have been enjoying this past week. Hey did you guys see… This year's Palme D’or winner The trailer for Darren Aronoksky’s new film Trailers of the new Jurassic World and Zootopia 2 Kim Kardashian’s acting debut Lilo & Stitch made all th…
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Send us a text Eric and Neil talk about the flop turned cult classic from 1997, Even Horizon. Its a movie with a great sets and atmosphere, but it can't execute its own ideas. Put on your space underwear, suck in your gut and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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From the MISH & ZACH podcast, comedian Mish Wittrup wanders into the Last Video Store, and the desk is manned by both Alexei Toliopoulos & Zachary Ruane. A passionate and opinionated movie buff and film lover Mish appropriately picks out the 2 best films that prominently feature video stores. BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASS…
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