[moaning] LEADING L80s MONTH ends with When Harry Met Sally and special guest Casey Haas ! Also in this episode we discuss the challenges of intimacy, Proto feelings towards Billy Crystal, Danny's thoughts on Nora, Skyfall , the true story of Bound , and a brand new theme next month. Chapters Introductions (00:00:00) What we watched (00:06:06) When Harry Met Sally discussion (00:20:05) Your feedback (01:04:40) Next week's pick (01:11:25) Links Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Dis...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 163
We're gonna OD on nostalgia. LEADING L80s MONTH continues with Pretty in Pink . Also in this episode Proto details his Spider-Man journey and compares it to modern Spidey movies, Danny watches mumblecore, we go deep on the Oscars, slim watches Sly Stallone imitate Serpico, the ladies of our discord choose our next movie , and a very special gift is given at the end of the show. Chapters Introductions (00:00:00) What we watched (00:01:00) Pretty in Pink discussion (00:21:23) Next week's pick (01:...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 162
We prefer the ways of the water and the wind. LEADING L80s MONTH continues with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind . Proto explains how Interns will be choosing our next batch of supporter-only episodes, Danny continues his Bond journey, Total Recall gets a quick mention and slim maybe had coffee with Guillermo del Toro. Chapters Introductions (00:00:00) What we watched (00:04:24) GDT coffee time (00:21:34) Nausicaa discussion (00:21:34) Danny's pick (01:05:02) Links Support the 70mm Patreon to ...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 161
Piss off! LEADING L80s MONTH begins with Nine to Five . Proto goes hard into his Babylon thoughts, Danny hugs Knock at the Cabin , and slim makes a shocking pick. Chapters Introductions (00:00:00) What we watched (00:02:00) Nine to Five discussion (00:20:01) Slim's pick (00:49:43) Links Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, West Side Story, Twilight, Moana, an...
Mar 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 160
Good morning! VILLAGE TOP 100 MONTH ends with Singin' in the Rain . Welcome McKenzie back to the show! We also cover the extremely pathetic James Bond franchise, 80 for Brady , Austin Danger Pod , and a brand-new theme for next week. Shhhh her new show is coming soon. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, West Side Story, Twilight, Moana, and more. Signing up ...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 159
[sick guitar riffs] VILLAGE TOP 100 MONTH continues with Kill Bill Vol. 1 . In this episode Proto chastising slim's football comments, Danny's horror movie viewings, big news coming to Interns in the near future shhhh, and Proto 2.0 potentially being finished. Next week is big. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, West Side Story, Twilight, Moana, and more. S...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 158
We settle the biggest debate of all-time. VILLAGE TOP 100 MONTH continues with The Tree of Life . We also cover Proto adjusting his four favorites + Basic Instinct , Danny's thoughts on Goldeneye , slim grappling with the decision for his next pick and we philosophize a bit, too. Is The Tree of Life a movie or something more? We will be the judge. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, T...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 157
Here's looking at you, Sam. VHS VILLAGE TOP 100 MONTH begins with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing Casablanca . We also cover Proto watching Tar , Danny going to war with Full Metal Jacket , slim laying his life on the line for the women of 80 for Brady , and we end with Proto's pick for next week. Is Casablanca the greatest movie of all-time? We'll be the judge. Here is a handy list to all the movies on the VHS Village Top 100. FYI, the uncut version of this episode ran an extra ~30 minutes lo...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 156
Danny has done it again. 70s Month ends with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing John Cassavete's Opening Night . We have a guest! Letterboxd's West Coast Editor Mia Vicino steps into the studio to talk about her boi John Cassette Tapes and also go through her Four Faves, too. We also cover Danny's new design for his weekly episode artwork, restarting his Bond Journey, Proto falling in love with Greta, David Bowie's nether region, a quick hit on Banshees of Inishirin , and eventually Danny reveals...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 155
Where do you stand on CB or ham radios? 70s Month continues with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing Hal Needhams' Smokey and the Bandit . We also discuss the results of the VHS Village Top 100 , next month's theme, Danny going back into Bond movies for some reason, Watchlist 2.0, This is the End, White Noise, and a whole bunch more. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 154
We demand audio satisfaction. 70s Month continues with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon . We also discuss Austin Butler's voice and whether or not Danny will ever watch Elvis , forgotten Disney animated movies, Moons falling, Proto going on another movie-watching run which includes Everything Everywhere All At Once , slim watching M3GAN , and a whole bunch more. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vaul...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 153
Was domesticity a mistake? 70s Month continues with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing Chantal Akerman's Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles . We also discuss the VHS Village - Top 100 Films of All Time ballot currently on-going in the Discord and our Patreon. Each hosts reveals three movies from their own ballot of the best films ever made and some of their choices will change things forever. Not really, but ya know. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and ac...
Jan 09, 2023•59 min•Ep. 152
Scenes from a podcast, more like. 70s Month begins with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing Ingmar Bergman's Scenes from a Marriage . Not only that, but we get into Proto's scandalous thoughts on Strange World and the potential end of Disney animation as we know it, Danny watching It's a Wonderful Life , never wanting to step into a bank, Proto making an announcement for 2023, My Girl 2 oddities, Glass Onion, and much more. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclus...
Jan 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 151
Is Jim Cameron a hero? We answer the question.. AVATAR EVENT MONTH ends with Danny, Proto, and Slim discussing Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) . Not only that, but we have a special guest this week from the Cinenauts podcast; our close personal friend Ctcher . We dig into our plans for January, go through Ctcher's Four Faves on Letterboxd, Proto's thoughts on Showgirls, and in the uncut version of this episode available just for supporters on Patreon , we talk about our favorite movies of the ye...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 151
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Avatar (2009) . Jim, we see you. AVATAR EVENT MONTH (Final Name TBD) continues with James Cameron's Avatar . Full disclosure our thoughts may shock and disturb you. We also talk about the turmoil inside the DC Cinematic Universe at Warner Brothers Discovery and what it means for Seven Bucks Productions and Dwayne Johnson, Proto's breaking news tactics on Instagram, Danny logging backseat movies, Slim seeing Avatar 2 before could even record Avatar 1 , us plannin...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 149
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Titanic (1997) . Can we get any higher? AVATAR EVENT MONTH (Final Name TBD) begins with James Cameron's Titanic . We asked our dear friend Soph from Film Hags (and our amazing discord) to join us on this journey back to 1997. We also talk about our limited time sale on our Director's Pins starting Monday and lasting for 7 days only (use code: BIGELOW), Soph's pick for her fave movie of the year, the debate about AI-created artwork, shoes-off in theaters, slim br...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 148
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about The Fabelmans (2022). You can't just love a podcast, you also have to take care of it. Movies About Movies Month comes to a close with one of the biggest ones you can think of; Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans. Did it hit the high notes we were expecting? We also get into the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer, Proto taking a steamer on Conan The Barbarian and Mads and the Letterboxd twitter account, Danny dropping a bombshell on the new Willow TV ser...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 147
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Andor: Season 1 (2022) . Don’t you want to talk about these bastards for real? It's all been leading to this . Will Andor save the future of Star Wars Disney + television once and for all? Our opinions may warm you like a decades-old family quilt in front of a fireplace. Back Danny's new Kickstarter ! Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SH...
Nov 29, 2022•51 min
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) . Was Patreon voting a mistake? Movies About Movies Month continues with a stunning vote from our supporters to not cover Singin in the Rain and instead cover a movie that Danny gave 1.5 stars. You'd think he would have garnered some respect over these last few years of podcasting but some people just wun 2 watch du werld bern. The hosts also discuss the Disney Corporation's CEO shake-up alongside a possible Apple acquisitio...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 146
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) . Imagine not punching Jim Carrey in the face on Day 1 of filming.. Movies About Movies Month continues with proto's shocking documentary pick discussing the filming of M an on the Moon starring Jim Carrey. It also goes a bit deeper into his life and what fuels much of his decisions back then. It gets weird! We also get into the results of the 70mm midterms, including the big reveal for our next episode. Danny also stunnin...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 145
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Millennium Actress (2001) . What will your key open? Movies About Movies Month continues with slim's pick from Satoshi Kon. We also get into the burning questions surrounding our community; what's happening with Twitter and Elon Musk? Will our movie insider get verified? Is this the key? We also discuss Danny's thoughts on Close Encounters of the Third Kind , Proto's viewing of the rebooted All Quiet on the Western Front , more Cabinet of Curiosities talk, and e...
Nov 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 144
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Hail, Caesar! (2016) . From the makers of Fargo ... Movies About Movies Month is officially kicking off with Danny's pick. The Coen Bros, ever heard of them? They made The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men and a handful of others, but this time around it's about 1950s Hollywood. We also discuss watch parties in our Discord, Proto's thoughts on Crimes of the Future , Danny's claims for Tangled , and eventually slim gives his shocking pick for next week. Joi...
Nov 07, 2022•57 min•Ep. 143
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Beetlejuice (1988) . Beetlejuice, Betelgeuse, Battlegoose! HAUNTVEMBER Ends and what a way to go out? Michael Keaton making one last ditch effort to impress Proto and get out of the cinematic doghouse. Will he do it? It's not for me to say. Cabinet of Curiosities pops up as well as M*A*S*H, Barbarian, and finally our theme for next month with Danny's pick. Join us. Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm...
Oct 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 142
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) . THE NIGHT NO POD CAME HOME. Believe it or not, after Halloween II the decision was made to leave Michael Meyers in the past and start up an anthology of horror movies totally unrelated to the previous storyline. This one is about world domination by way of Halloween masks! One host's opinion will leave you shook. Have a great Halloween and we hope you dig this special bonus episode. xoxo Support the 70mm Patreon to joi...
Oct 28, 2022•35 min
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Halloween Ends (2022) From the Master of Horror, David Gordon Green. Halloween Ends is our latest stop during HAUNTVEMBER and I'm not sure you can predict where our opinions land. But don't worry, we have his Exorcist Trilogy coming next to settle this once and for all. We talk about Danny's trip to California and the old Universal backlots, another messy Hellraiser viewing, and Proto passing 1K followers on Letterboxd. Well earned, imo. Support the 70mm Patreon...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 141
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Hellraiser (1987) . Pain, pleasure, podcast..indivisible. Hellraiser is Proto's pick and let me tell you things got a bit nutty talking as we talked about the gore and the sex and the chains and the white dress shirts. We also talk about The Summer of Proto with all these insane movies he's been watching and you better believe we asked him about his 5-star Videodrome review. Danny watched Marcel the Shell with Shoes on and let's just say there is hope for this w...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 140
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about His House (2020) . HAUNTVEMBER showing no signs of slowing down. His House is slim's pick so buckle up your joggers and fire up that Netflix jawn. It's a haunted house story...or is it? Proto also grills slim about this Criterion visit before he takes us on a vampiric journey that might change everything. Danny then talks about wanting to podcast from a lighthouse like in The Fog and honestly it sounds like a good idea to me. Our next Pilot Season episode is dec...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 139
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about Poltergeist (1982) . Craig T. and JoBeth living their best life on that uncomfortable looking bed. Poltergeist is kicking off HAUNTVEMBER with a bang due to being Danny's pick. What's not to love about an all-ages horror movie from the 1980s? We also talk about our vacation, future plans for a 70mm summit, vampire movies like Addiction and Dracula , The Munsters , The VVitch, Bad Taste , Danny DNFs, slim's pick later in the show, and more. Support the 70mm Patre...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 138
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about True Lies (1994) . The holy trinity of movie-making. Jamie, Arnold, and Jim got together and somehow make 3 separate movies in one singular action comedy adventure. Are you paying attention now, Dwayne? As this went out to supporters last week we were up in the mountains doing who knows what. As it goes wide today we're just coming back from the mountains after doing who knows what. We also talk about House of Gucci , Barbarian , our Hauntvember plans, and more....
Sep 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 137
Danny, Proto, and Slim chat about THX 1138 (1971) . George, pls. We're wrapping up low fi sci fi month with George Lucas' very first movie...a world where love and sex are banned by the cops and a robot Jesus(!). Mainly it forces us to wonder what the heck else George could have made if he wasn't saddled with Star Wars for decades... Also we talk about allegations regarding slim's letterboxd rating habits, taking a vacation, pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween cartoons, Proto's Blue Velvet + Saloum ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 136
