On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by Dirk Marshall, host of the VHUS Podcast, to talk about Clive Barker's Nightbreed from 1990! Matt and Dirk talk about the different cuts of the movie, the career of Clive Barker, the impressive makeup and creature effects, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by friend of the show, and host the Varsity Cinema Podcast, Keith Rich, to pick up on an episode idea they first did two years ago, where they give recommendations for the upcoming Vinegar Syndrome Halfway to Black Friday sale, that starts May 26th! Matt and Keith each give 5 recommendations of titles to pick up during the sale, that contain all kinds of films from different eras and genres!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by Daniel Epler, host of the Cobwebs podcast and Youtube channel, to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Matt and Daniel talk about how James Gunn concludes the Guardians trilogy, the different themes of the movie, the soundtrack, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guests Anthony King & James Coddington to just hang out and talk about a wide range of topics! They talk about movies they've seen recently, rank the Evil Dead franchise, movie collecting, and they each rank all the movies in the filmography of one of the masters of horror!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest Preston Mitchell, to talk about Demolition Man from 1993! They discuss how the movie was ahead of it's time, the clever script, the star power of Stallone and Snipes, and try to finally figure out the mystery of the three seashells!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest Carmelita Valdez McKoy, to talk about Fatal Attraction from 1987! Matt and Carmelita discuss the lead performances of Michael Douglas & Glenn Close, the career of director Adrian Lyne, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guests Hayden Gilbert & Mark Wanner to talk about James Cameron's blockbuster, Titanic! They discuss the movie's impact when it first came out, how well it holds up today, the filmography of James Cameron, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by guests, James Coddington, Chris Barreras, and Andy Gorham to discuss John Wick Chapter 4! They discuss the amazing action set pieces, the fantastic cast, how this entry stacks up to the previous John Wick movies, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by two wonderful returning guests, Carmelita Valdez McKoy & Chris Barreras, to battle some demons and talk about Constantine from 2005! They discuss how in some ways the movie feels even fresher today than it did in 2005, the distinct visual style, the possibility of finally getting a Constantine 2, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by the host of the Cobwebs podcast and Cobwebs youtube channel, Daniel Epler, to talk about Dario Argento's Phenomena from 1985! They talk about how the film differs from other Argento movies, the vastly different Creepers cut of the movie, how good a year 1985 was for horror, and much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by one of the co-hosts of the Action for Everyone podcast, Mike Scott, to talk about Sam Raimi's supremely stylish western, The Quick and the Dead! Matt and Mike talk about how Raimi takes traditional Western tropes and cranks up the style, how important Sharon Stone was to the movie getting made, the career of Sam Raimi, and so much more!
On this week's episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by podcaster and friend of the show, Lexy Van Dyke, to discuss The Sixth Sense! Matt and Lexy talk about the fantastic performances from the talented cast, the career of M. Night Shyamalan, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by friend of the show and podcaster Keith Rich, to talk about Vanilla Ice's one and only starring role in 1991's Cool as Ice! Matt and Keith talk about the commercial and critical failure of the movie, Vanilla Ice's acting abilities, and so much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guests Lindsay Wilkins & James Coddington, to plan a 24 hour marathon of movies by one of the all time great directors, Steven Spielberg! Matt, James and Lindsay each make their picks from Spielberg's vast filmography to try and program 24 hours of his movies to celebrate of the best to ever do it! Sit back and enjoy this epic episode!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest, Carmelita Valdez McKoy, to talk about Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan from 2010! Matt and Carmelita discuss Natalie Portman's amazing performance, the career of Darren Aronofsky, and much, much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by the host of the Cult Movies podcast, Anthony King, to discuss Garden State from 2004! Matt and Anthony talk about the performances from the talented cast, the film's fantastic soundtrack, what the film meant to them when it was released and how it still holds up today, and more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest Preston Mitchell, to discuss Spike Lee's Inside Man from 2006! Matt and Preston discuss how Spike Lee adds his own personal touches to the clever heist film, as well as the other collaborations between Lee and Denzel Washington, and then talk all about Spike Lee's prolific career and name their favorites of his films!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guests, Mark Wanner & Hayden Gilbert, to look back on the movies of 2022! They each share their 10 favorite movies of the year, as well as some honorable mentions! Settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy!
With only one episode left until the big 100, Matt is joined once again by his friend Ken Walker for a hangout episode where they talk about what they've seen lately, go through the upcoming 2023 movies and talk about what they're looking forward to, and talk about how they survived watching Cats from 2019!
On this week's episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by friends of the show, Daniel Epler and Keith Rich, to talk about their favorite discoveries of 2022! They go around and each share their top 10 favorite first time watches from the past year! These are all pre-2022 movies, and they hit on all sorts of different genres and eras of film! This episode is filled with lots of great recommendations to check out!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by frequent guests and friends of the show, Carmelita Valdez McKoy and Preston Mitchell, to talk about Jackie Brown from 1997! They discuss how the film stands out in Quentin Tarantino's filmography, the amazing cast and performances, and discuss Tarantino's career and they each give their ranking of his filmography!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by Rosalie Lewis, contributor for F This Movie, and one of the hosts of the Bluray Boutique podcast, to discuss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind from 2004! Matt and Rosalie discuss the amazing performances and chemistry of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, how the movie manages to feel timeless, how well it deals with relationships and breakups, and much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by first time guest and friend of the show, Andy Gorham, to talk about the modern western classic, Tombstone! Matt and Andy talk about the absolutely stacked cast, the movie's troubled production, all the amazing mustaches, and so much more!
Happy Halloween! To end the spooky season, it's our biggest episode ever, as host Matt Bledsoe is joined by, Ken Walker, Hayden Gilbert, Mark Wanner, and Daniel Epler! They get together to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula! They talk about how fantastic the movie looks, how faithful an adaptation it is of the original novel, rank their favorite Dracula adaptations, and much, much more!
On this week's episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by frequent guest and friend of the show, Mark Wanner, to discuss Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist from 1982! They discuss the movie's lasting legacy 40 years after its initial release, the "Poltergeist curse", the collaboration between Hooper and Steven Spielberg, and much, much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by writer and podcaster, and co-host of the brand new Chainsaws and Claws podcast, Patrick Bartlett, to discuss Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1994! Matt and Patrick discuss Wes Craven's return to the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise in this unorthodox entry, the meta aspects that would resurface in Scream 2 years later, the updated look of Freddy Krueger, and much, much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest, and host of the Cinema Drunkies podcast, the You could've been a Bloodfist movie podcast, and the brand new Chainsaws and Claws podcast, Robb Antequera! Matt and Robb sit down to talk about John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness! Matt and Robb discuss what makes this film unique in Carpenter's filmography, how it might be his scariest film, and they also discuss their favorite movies in Carpenter's storied career!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by the host of the Cult Movies podcast and F This Movie contributor, Anthony King to talk about Larry Fessenden's indie vampire film, Habit! Matt and Anthony talk about how the movie uses vampirism as allegory for different topics, how Larry Fessenden makes his films on micro budgets, and much, much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined once again by friend of the show, Carmelita Valdez McKoy, to kickoff the spooky season and discuss The Lost Boys from 1987! Matt and Carmelita talk about the movie's influence and how it still endures today, Joel Schumacher's stylish direction, the performances of the Coreys, dissect the lyrics to "Cry Little Sister", and much more!
On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by writer Brandon Streussnig, to talk about Michael Mann's crime epic, Heat! Matt and Brandon talk about the amazingly talented cast, whether or not this is Michael Mann's masterpiece, Mann's fantastic filmography, and much, much more!
