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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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Two movie fans review and dissect the best and worst movies of the Video Store era.
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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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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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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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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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One of Australia’s most cherished singer/songwriters Paul Kelly steps into the Last Video Store to talk us through some of his favourite films/movies. Paul’s music does that exceedingly rare thing of transcending generations. Paul’s new album FEVER LONGING STILL is out right now. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo list…
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Alone in the Dark (2005)
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Send us a text Turkey Month begins as Eric, Neil and David talk about the awful video game adaptation, Alone in the Dark from 2005. It's our first Uwe Boll movie. Grab your Play Station 1 and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Hollywood Manager/Producer Steven Adams Pops In
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This week's guest is LA-based manager/producer Steven Adams. We talk through his interesting career and the films he's loved across his life. We also won some awards!!! The South African Podcast Awards 2024 Films & Series Spoken About Enter the Void | Letterboxd Citizen Kane | Apple TV The Learning Tree | Letterboxd Malcolm X | Letterboxd The Ma…
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Bargain Bin Special: Threads vs The Day After
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Ben & Steve’s Video Store has opened again! For our latest episode, we’re doing a bonus Bargain Bin for the month, and comparing the Nuclear War themed TV movies, ‘Threads’ and ‘The Day After’. Which of these 80’s nucleartastic movies will go in the bargain bin, and which will go back onto our store’s shelf? Listen now to find out! Facebook: https:…
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Happy Horror Days with Special Guest PJ Starks
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After the success of John Carpenter's Halloween, a slew of horror films arose around every holiday imaginable. (with Special Guest PJ Starks). We will discuss the films Mother's Day (1980), My Bloody Valentine (1981) and April Fool's Day (1986). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link belo…
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers loves ALIEN, AMERICAN FICTION and the transcendental cinema of Andrei Tarkovsky
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The iconic star of video store favourites BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, VELVET GOLDMINE, MATCH POINT, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III, I’LL SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD, THE TUDORS and so much more joins Alexei in the Last Video Store. Jonathan Rhys Meyers might be the most passionate and exploratory film lover we’ve had through our doors. And I must admit, I was completel…
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Send us a text Eric, Neil and David talk about the awesome third movie in the Evil Dead Trilogy, Army of Darkness. David talks about recovering from shoulder surgery and we also talk about Halloween holiday memories.Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Meyne Wyatt & THE MOOGAI director Jon Bell love the surrealist scares of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
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The star and director of the brilliantly creepy homegrown horror picture THE MOOGAI wander into The Last Video Store. THE MOOGAI follows a young Aboriginal couple whose joy at bringing home their second baby quickly turns to dread, as the mother becomes convinced that a malevolent spirit is haunting her, intent on taking her child. It’s a great exa…
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Hidden Halloween Gems & That Gooey Feeling
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Russell does an extra long shift with Graeme and Perrin this week, because next week we are taking a break! We talk the latest in film, TV, and gaming. This halloween we have included our pick of the top 5 hidden halloween gems you can stream right now. Hey did you guys see… … The trailer for Dune of Thrones … Chris Nolan’s next movie is vampire ho…
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Comedian, horror movie lover and all 'round freak Demi Lardner joins Alexei in the Last Video Store for this special All Hallow's Eve bonus episode to discuss three of her favourite spooky films. From the classic Saw to the less classic Blood Hook, Demi is a true twisted sister. Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play…
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Sleepy Hollow (1999)
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Send us a text Eric and Neil try to get into the Halloween Spirit by watching Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow. It's a fun movie with lots of atmosphere and gore. The tacked on mystery leaves something to be desired, but it's fun overall. We also talk about Halloween in general and all of the Halloween TV specials of our youth. Draw a ring of protection …
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Top 10 Horror Movies Ranked!
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Ben & Steve’s Video Store has opened again for our latest episode to celebrate Halloween and spooky season. We are ranking the top 10 horror movies of all time, as chosen by Steve. We are ranking these movies: An American Werewolf in London The Omen The Exorcist Halloween A Nightmare on Elm Street The Fly (1986) The Changeling Poltergeist Psycho Th…
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Dylan River loves NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, PARIS TEXAS and the bluegrass tunes of O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?
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With his new series, THOU SHALT NOT STEAL, Dylan River cements himself as one of the country’s most exciting voices in moving image. THOU SHALT NOT STEAL is a limited series that captures all the tones and textures a great road movie should, with all the vibrant spirit and humor of Tarantino or Coen Brothers crime cinema. Book tickets to see Alexei…
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Russell does a shift with Gad and Graeme. We talk through the movies and series we have been watching this past week. THE HORRORFEST FILM FESTIVAL Hey did you guys see… … we were nominated for four SA Podcast awards! … the trailer for Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey … more info on the Kendrick Lamar, Matt Stone & Trey Parker movie … Superman’s dog? … A2…
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Evil Dead 2 (1987)
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Send us a text Eric and Neil talk about one of the best horror movies of all time. We talk about it how stumbling on it in the video store changed our lives! Grab and Axe and JOIN US!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Ben and Steve Get Demonic!
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Ben & Steve’s Video Store has opened again! For our latest episode, Ben and Steve get Demonic, as we discuss three movies in the Exorcist franchise. ‘Let’s Get Quizzical’ continues. Ben and Steve are quizzing each other on Leonard Maltin film reviews. Will you be able to guess which movies Maltin was reviewing? We go enter The Disturbed Ward and di…
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Cinematographer Tom Revington Pops In
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This week's guest is Tom Revington, who is not only an incredible cinematographer, but also a dear friend. We catch up after some time apart to talk about his career, and the films he's loved across his life. This is the first in a series of guest chats focusing on the interesting, or perhaps lesser spoken about careers one could have in the film i…
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Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot loves THE ELEPHANT MAN and the nurturing melancholy of MEMOIR OF A SNAIL
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When his film HARVIE KRUMPET won an Academy Award, it felt like the entirety of Australia won alongside him. One of the great auteurs of animated cinema Adam Elliot (MARY AND MAX) stops by to talk about his latest masterpiece MEMOIR OF A SNAIL and his style of filmmaking called “clayography”, weaving together clay animation and biographical element…
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Halloween Resurrection (2002)
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Send us a text Eric, Neil and David endure one of the worst movies of the franchise. Michael is watered down and and the early 2000's vibes are off the charts. Grab your webcams and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk the latest Joker sequel, Marvel's Agatha All Along, The Penguin series, and lots more! Hey did you guys see… … The Boy and the Heron is now on Netflix … The Ayrton Senna Netflix series … The original title of Blink Twice … The trailer for the new John Willaims documentary … When Stephen Colbert (no…
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Just in time for the spooky season, we wander through the horror section with one of the true icons of Australian Podcasting, Charlie Clausen. Who also got his start working in a humble video store. With Wil Anderson, he’s hanging out in your ears with EVERYONE RELAX (TOFOP / 2 Guys 1 Cup) - and just kicking off a new season of paranormal phenomena…
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RETURN CHUTE SPECIAL! Cameron James drops his staff pick back through the return chute and we find out his thoughts and reactions to STREET OF FIRE. SEE CAMERON JAMES tape his new half-hour comedy special in MELBOURNE @ Stupid Old Studios Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Melbourne Foll…
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Hellraiser (2022)
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Send us a text David joins Eric and Neil for a pretty recent movie. We talk about Hellraiser from 2022. We discuss other Clive Barker works and movies as well. Grab your puzzle box and join us!Eric and Neil (sometimes David)
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Polish Club’s Dave Novak loves GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and the existential horrors of nuclear apocalyptic THREADS
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One of the most beautiful voices of Aus indie rock Dave Novak stops by ahead of POLISH CLUB’s national album tour. Go see them live in your town from next week! And their new album HEAVY WEIGHT HEART is a stunner! Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Melbourne Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on …
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