Dale_a from Bat & Spider joins us for a very special surprise Halloween episode, where we discuss his blind buy pick, The Changeling! Before diving into this fantastically spooky haunted house thriller, Dale tells us about his physical media collection, what labels he’s watching, and some upcoming releases he’s excited about. 

NEXT WEEK: We return to our regularly scheduled programming with Josh’s pick, Ace in the Hole.

AND: our friend Philip from The Substance podcast is in the running to win the Top Host competition! Vote for him daily by visiting this link: https://tophost.org/2026/philip-marinello

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”

• Godzilla Minus One Steelbook
  • https://shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/godzilla-minus-one-4k-uhd-blu-ray-steelbook-1?variant=56402141249915&currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Shopify%20US%20GMC%20feed&utm_content=Godzilla%20Minus%20One%20(4K%20UHD%20%2B%20Blu-ray)%20Steelbook&srsltid=AYCX9vJcoz0D0e9xbPVx3F6qNr9L_50ofZpYMsi2lw6TIup_bAoF2NrgKx0
• Gator Bait and Gator Bait 2: Cajun Justice
  • https://www.terror-vision.com/store/p/gator-bait-gator-bait-2-cajun-justice-19731988-4-disc-2uhd2bd-deluxe-edition-pre-order
• Nudist Colony of the Dead
  • https://www.terror-vision.com/store/p/nudist-colony-of-the-dead-1991-blu-ray-cellar-dweller
• Cybernator
  • https://www.terror-vision.com/store/p/cybernator-1991-blu-ray-cellar-dweller
• Zombie Toxin
  • https://www.terror-vision.com/store/p/zombie-toxin-1996-blu-ray-cellar-dweller
• Jacques Tati Collection
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/collections/4k/products/tati-collection-4k-uhd-studiocanal-uk-region-free-b

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Discussing Bat and Spider

12:53 Dale's Physical Media Collecting Journey

22:54 Exploring Labels and Releases

24:50 Coming Soon to Own

37:17 Feature Presentation: The Changeling

47:06 How The Changeling Explodes Haunted House Tropes and Creates a Cozy Atmosphere

54:02 The Movie's Most Effective Moments

01:07:32 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts

This week, Josh and Jesse take a bite out of the 1988 dark comedy classic, Vampire’s Kiss. They break down Nicolas Cage’s iconic performance, analyze the movie’s playful subversion of vampire tropes, and discuss its juxtaposition of broad comedy and horrific violence. At the top of the hour, they share what they’ve been watching for spooky season, and Jesse gives a report about Video Store Day at Scarecrow Video. Plus, they talk about new releases from Criterion, Celluloid Dreams, MUBI, and more!

AND: our friend Philip from The Substance podcast is in the running to win the Top Host competition! Vote for him daily by visiting this link: https://tophost.org/2026/philip-marinello

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”

• La La Land 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
  • https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/la-la-land-10th-anniversary-collectors-edition?srsltid=AU7gw4UaWj28FMcIqnEmKAeBmYdPah4Kob6ZmcMxsgWQKg6sSd3oBuYM
• Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-4k-uhd-le-steelbook-mubi-uk-region-free
• The Black Belly of the Tarantula
  • https://www.celluloid-dreams.net
• Career Girls
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/28856-career-girls?srsltid=AYCX9vLPgcUsy9qjzIswWPyUPzxaZzmmlR28503SQHCDlQPqSQcMQFkl
• The River Wild
  • https://kinolorber.com/product/the-river-wild?srsltid=AYCX9vJHSWzsNtDnvZJsFZB_UdNHZLSlGybeDcYKVeis6MsoGrwwUdMp
• Inside Man
  • https://kinolorber.com/product/inside-man?srsltid=AYCX9vJh2bCvbKdcDOQZ_mBRupARP-pToN0ecgzIwfcMCx5UasOJA6Cg

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:53 What Josh Has Been Watching

11:00 What Jesse Has Been Watching, Plus Video Store Day!

22:48 Coming Soon to Own

37:05 Feature Presentation: Vampire's Kiss

49:53 Nicolas Cage's Performance and The Movie's Approach to Vampire Tropes

01:09:13 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts

01:20:17 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Maurice Devereaux’s 2007 horror-thriller film, End of the Line. Plus, they share their thoughts on Tom Cruise’s latest film, Digger, as well as the upcoming International Independent Video Store Day. And the new releases never stop, as they highlight some intriguing announcements from Severin, Flicker Alley, and more!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”

• Miracle Mile
  • https://diabolikdvd.com/product/miracle-mile-uk-radiance-films-transmission-le-4k-uhd-all-region-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/
• Ogroff
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/ogroff?variant=44894186602538
• The Music Man/Doctor Zhivago
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=39135
• Morbid Pleasures: A Compendium Of Grand Guignol & The Grand Guignolesque
  • https://severinfilms.com/products/morbid-pleasures-a-compendium-of-grand-guignol-the-grand-guignolesque-le-12-disc-blu-ray-box-set?srsltid=AU7gw4Uvugxk4UhjSA62KKUlo-8uE4Hdyo5Fwe5b2Rv20LNBoiO_Z3Pj
• Sunrise
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd4MZ1Vh6Rq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
• Highway Hypnosis
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/highway-hypnosis

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:21 What Josh Has Been Watching - Vegas Edition

12:12 What Jesse's Been Watching

20:50 Getting Ready for Video Store Day

24:12 Coming Soon to Own: Severin Box Set, Flicker Alley Announcement, and More

40:05 Feature Presentation: End of the Line

48:50 Karen as the Main Character and Questions about the Cult

01:00:19 Narrative Structure and Themes of Religious Extremism

01:08:51 Final Thoughts

01:13:31 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”

• Nashville
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/28427-nashville?srsltid=AU7gw4XaCA7vXg4ef2mGxa8iihnLey-F2kx4bjL0_N7QIhbnFuNkOUmr
• Master of the Flying Guillotine
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=39003
• The Blair Witch Project
  • https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?srsltid=AU7gw4WBme1gu7TLrv1MT4AaxtE4QVgoEWxBBZ1BSzwy7orLAbGJEHQz&variant=53908905197679
• Grizzly Man - Criterion
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/34209-grizzly-man

Chapters:

00:00 Intro and Welcoming the Co-Hosts of Laurie Strode Trap House!

02:01 Kev and Anna's History with Physical Media Collecting

23:49 Coming Soon to Own

34:59 Feature Presentation #1: Congo

01:06:36 Feature Presentation #2: Masked Mutilator

01:40:33 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

Josh and Jesse are back to discuss the hilarious Smile, a no-holds-barred satire of beauty pageant traditions and all-American values. Plus, they talk new releases from Eureka Entertainment, Utopia, Warner Archive, and more!

NEXT TIME: Kev and Anna Ghoul, co-hosts of Laurie Strode Trap House, are joining the show for a special double-feature episode. You won’t want to miss it!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”

• Megadoc
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/megadoc
• Raining in the Mountain
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/raining-in-the-mountain?_pos=1&_sid=984174875&_ss=r
• Across 110th Street
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Across-110th-Street-4K-Blu-ray/420702/
• The Long Goodbye
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Long-Goodbye-4K-Blu-ray/420034/ 
• Horror of Dracula
  • https://hammerfilms.com/products/dracula-limited-collectors-edition
• Stockholm After Dark: Swedish Noir
  • https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/stockholm-after-dark/
• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38989

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:58 What Josh Has Been Watching

09:58 Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma... Finally!

15:17 What Jesse's Been Watching

22:42 Coming Soon to Own

42:41 Feature Presentation: Smile (1975)

56:03 Outsized Characters and Sharp Satire

01:06:03 Smile's Multiple Subplots and Narrative Flow

01:15:58 Empathy for the Contestants and Final Thoughts

01:27:37 Next Episode: Double Feature with Kev & Anna from Laurie Strode Trap House

We’re doing things a little differently this time around. The first half of this episode is dedicated to remembering the lives and legacies of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, who passed away this week. Josh and Jesse share their favorite movie moments from these two icons and reflect on the formative experiences that made them lifelong fans.

Then, back to regularly scheduled programming: a discussion on new releases (from Umbrella, Shout Factory, Third Window Films, and more) followed by the Feature Presentation–Aleksandr Ptushko’s epic Soviet fantasy film, Ilya Muromets. 

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Ms. Doubtfire and Dead Poets Society
  • https://whatsondisneyplus.com/mrs-doubtfire-dead-poets-society-to-be-released-on-4k-digital-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray/
• Hacks: The Complete Series
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38921
• Mysterious Skin
  • https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/mysterious-skin-2004-collectors-edition?srsltid=AfmBOorhob9XQhY6zlgTWU2kp2ckZ4o5-u3M4UYQa4-Ka7O3n3jfaMxb
• Women in Prison 5-Film Collection
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/DchHc0dAnSc/
• Survive Style 5+
  • https://shop.thirdwindowfilms.com/products/survive-style-5-uhd-limited-edition
• Rumored National Treasure 4K

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry

43:54 Coming Soon to Own

56:02 Feature Presentation: Ilya Muromets

01:07:04 Russian Folk Tale Archetypes and Soviet Political Narratives

01:12:55 Visual Techniques, Creature Effects, and Standout Performances

01:28:26 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts

01:34:22 Jesse's Pick for Next Week

This week, Josh and Jesse fall head over heels for Jesse’s pick, the neon-washed Hong Kong action-drama, A Moment of Romance. They discuss the film’s unique blend of genres, striking imagery, and incredible denim outfits before reacting to the film’s ending and exploring its place in Hong Kong cinema history. Plus, before the Feature Presentation, they talk VHS collecting, airplane censorship, and new releases from Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Lionsgate Limited, and more!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Ice Cream Man
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/ice-cream-man-2026
• Of Unknown Origin
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/of-unknown-origin
• The Blair Witch Project
  • https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?variant=53908905197679
• Enter the Video Store: Video Vengeance
  • https://www.arrowvideo.com/p/enter-the-video-store-video-vengeance-limited-edition-blu-ray/17977977/
• Not Quite Hollywood
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/not-quite-hollywood

Chapters:

00:21 Intro

00:56 What Josh's Been Watching, Plus a New Video Store!

12:37 What Jesse's Been Watching

18:47 Coming Soon to Own

33:00 Feature Presentation: A Moment of Romance

37:33 Using Action to Tell a Romantic Story

42:29 Creating an Atmosphere of Danger

47:29 Characters and Themes Surrounding the Central Romance

55:45 Violence and the Heroic Bloodshed Genre

01:01:28 Reacting to the Film's Final Moments

01:06:20 Extraneous Bits

01:16:30 Final Thoughts and Discussing Radiance's Packaging

01:18:45 Josh's Pick for Next Week

This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Josh’s pick, The Wolf of Wall Street! They dive deep into Jordan Belfort’s descent into a world of sex, drugs, and cash, and explore the wealth (pun intended) of character actors in the film. Before that, they share their thoughts about The Odyssey, plus upcoming releases from Umbrella, Criterion, and more!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/35825-frankenstein?srsltid=AfmBOoq1OMvRyYsrPS1NeX85N5qbt5mmxRql-U9By0mjMu5bHh-V-Nzt
• By Hook or By Crook
  • https://diabolikdvd.com/product/by-hook-or-by-crook-altered-innocence-blu-ray-all-region-preorder/
• Interview with the Vampire
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38771
• Sexy Beast
  • https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/products/sexy-beast-limited-edition-4k-uhd-blu-ray-pre-order-available-28th-september
• Alejandro Jodorowsky Box Set
  • https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/alejandro-jodorowsky-collector-s-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoo89Ys6dENvu-verD2JpTI9T17WbWemIpxPZXRwtpbzJkhQOlv3
• The Shout
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/27993-the-shout?srsltid=AfmBOoqf60t7ZxobJaIeVV4z_pHvihGJ5nujooCTn-jRjC7NQaL1FQY3
• Species I+II
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/species-i-ii-4k-uhd-imprint-limited-edition-mutation-hardbox-region-free?srsltid=AfmBOoqlPrvYOYZCd-eWoHDIWFPUI3phNmZc1epSNecRLsqrTi8RxkDK

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:01 Our Thoughts on Nolan's The Odyssey

13:56 What We've Been Watching

24:16 Coming Soon to Own: Jesse's Picks

32:31 Coming Soon to Own: Josh's Picks

39:52 Feature Presentation: The Wolf of Wall Street

48:44 Scorsese's Stylistic and Narrative Choices

56:59 A Stacked Cast of Heavy Hitters

01:00:55 Jordan's Character Transformation

01:07:26 FBI Pursuit and Consequences

01:15:15 Thoughts on the Movie's Final Stretch

01:24:52 Extraneous Bits

01:32:51 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Jesse’s blind buy pick, Witchfinder General! They debate whether it is actually a folk horror film, share what they liked and disliked, and discuss what familiars they would choose if they were witches. Before the Feature Presentation, they chat about recent watches plus upcoming releases from Warner Archive, Radiance, and more!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Hunt for the Wilderpeople 10th Anniversary Edition
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38658
• Who Can Kill a Child?
  • https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/who-can-kill-a-child-uhd-bd-le
• Pennies from Heaven
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pennies-from-Heaven-Blu-ray/101907/
• Out of the Past
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38663
• Fantastique: The Dreams and Nightmares of French Cinema
  • https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/fantastique-the-dreams-and-nightmares-of-french-cinema-le
• Teenage Riot Video Party
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/agfa/products/teenage-riot-video-party

Chapters:

00:20 Introduction

01:35 What We've Been Watching

17:55 Remembering Sam Neill

20:28 Coming Soon to Own - Josh's Picks

24:49 Coming Soon to Own - Jesse's Picks

30:35 Feature Presentation: Witchfinder General

41:10 Is Witchfinder General Folk Horror?

48:36 Witchcraft Accusation Sequences and Comparisons to Other Films

54:18 Matthew Hopkins as the Villain

57:00 Extraneous Bits and Choosing Our Familiars

01:05:12 Letters from Friends: Dream Director Box Sets

01:14:11 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

This week, Josh and Jesse are joined by Violet from Tomb of Treasure in Seattle to discuss her pick, the punk rock action-horror flick Hardware. Before the feature presentation, Violet shares her insights into what it takes to run a video store, and the community she is building around the love of physical media. Plus, they chat about upcoming releases from Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and more.

If you’re in Seattle, be sure to check out Tomb of Treasure! And visit their website at tomboftreasure.com.

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Barbarian
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Barbarian-4K-Blu-ray/403723/
• Go
  • https://www.arrowvideo.com/p/4k/go-limited-edition-4k-uhd/17929148/
• Muscle Distribution Kickstarter
  • https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/muscledistribution/help-muscle-restore-and-rerelease-four-underseen-indie-films
• Toy Robot sub-label
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38566
• Night School
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/night-school
• Flesh Eaters from Outer Space
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/flesh-eaters-from-outer-space
• The Human Centipede Trilogy
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Human-Centipede-Trilogy-4K-Blu-ray/415803/

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:57 Violet's Journey to Opening Tomb of Treasure

08:39 Building Relationships with Distributors and Labels

18:32 Building a Space for the Community

26:42 The Importance of Ownership

30:00 Coming Soon to Own: Barbarian 4K, New Arrow Sub-Label, Vinegar Syndrome Announcements

44:10 Feature Presentation: Hardware

54:54 Hardware's World, Characters, and Themes

01:02:35 Hardware's Vision of the Future and Punk Rock Aesthetics

01:12:03 Mark 13 Special Effects and Hardware's Depiction of Humans vs. Machines

01:20:17 Discussing the Climactic Showdown and the Shades Character

01:24:26 Extraneous Bits and More Things We Loved

01:33:12 Final Thoughts: Is This a Keeper?

01:36:55 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

The Complete Kubrick from Criterion!

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This week, Josh and Jesse feast their eyes on the Wachowskis’ car-fu extravaganza, Speed Racer! They break down the movie’s visual style, lovable characters, and interesting story choices before diving into the bonus features on the new 4K disc. Before the feature presentation, they discuss their most recent watches, offer some thoughts on Disclosure Day, and chat about upcoming releases from Severin, Criterion, and Radiance.

Stick around for the end of this week’s episode for a great listener letter, plus a special announcement – Violet from Tomb of Treasure in Seattle will be joining us next episode!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Joe
  • https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/joe-le
• The Autopsy of Jane Doe
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38509
• Terror Express
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38551
• The Manitou
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38528
• The Secret Agent
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/35607-the-secret-agent?srsltid=AfmBOoou3ahf56Q-6-J0tpL06E9SMdVUkIIjnmr8OZ__A5I3od9dcSkk
• Days and Nights in the Forest
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/34234-days-and-nights-in-the-forest

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:34 Josh's Recent Watches: The Before Trilogy, Drag Queen Double Feature

10:16 Jesse's Recent Watches: I Saw the TV Glow, Masters of the Universe

16:38 Disclosure Day Talk

21:34 Coming Soon to Own: Severin Summer Sale, Criterion Announcements, and More

34:05 Feature Presentation: Speed Racer

39:04 Speed Racer's Outlandish Visual Style

49:16 Analyzing Performances and Subplots

56:55 The Royalton Character and Its Timeliness

01:02:02 Extraneous Bits and Our Other Favorite Moments

01:08:36 Bonus Features on the 4K Disc

01:13:28 Physical Media and Packaging Preferences

01:27:34 Upcoming Episode and Special Guest

This week, it’s all about Lucio Fulci and his sword-and-sorcery epic, Conquest. Before diving into the movie, Jesse and Josh talk about how Obsession fever is sweeping the nation, share their thoughts and feelings on The Mandalorian and Grogu, and mention some recent physical media announcements that have caught their eye.

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
  • https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/kill-bill-the-whole-bloody-affair-4k-collector-s-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopZsR2B46gCJij17zOzx2vho9ZCrc6J1mO1BtKXyZnlalBmRWnG&variant=53127415234671

• The Serpent’s Skin
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-serpents-skin

• Ninja Zombie
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/ninja-zombie?_pos=1&_sid=7a65d1723&_ss=r
• Cannibal Girls
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/cannibal-girls?_pos=3&_psq=canni&_ss=e&_v=1.0
• Amelie
  • https://film.curzon.com/film/amelie-25anniversary-ed/

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:55 Discussing New Releases: Backrooms, Obsession, The Mandalorian & Grogu

14:58 Other Things We've Been Watching

22:20 Coming Soon to Own: Vinegar Syndrome Partner Labels, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, and More

37:49 Feature Presentation: Lucio Fulci's Conquest

48:03 Conquest's Gore and Questions About Moral Ambiguity

55:15 Attempting to Dissect Conquest's Plots and Characters

01:01:35 Lucio Fulci's Unique Style

01:04:54 Claudio Simonetti's Score

01:06:51 Extraneous Bits and Fun Observations

01:12:08 The Conquest 4K from Cauldron Films

01:16:25 Letter from Jordy: Physical Media Hypothetical

01:26:14 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

This week, we’re living vicariously through the want ads while discussing Josh’s blind buy pick, Desperately Seeking Susan! We discuss our thoughts on the movie’s screwball antics, unpack Madonna’s acting career, and have some laughs courtesy of the movie’s most hilarious moments. At the top of the hour, we discuss what we’ve been watching lately before getting into recent announcements from Criterion, BFI, Cauldron Films, and more! Plus, we answer a listener question about how we organize our physical media collections, and Jesse reveals his pick for next episode.

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Discussed During "Coming Soon to Own":

• Treasures of Soviet Animation Vol. 4
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfj-_SCTNk/
• Hamilton
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/hamilton-4k-uhd-limited-edition
• Lady Battle Cop
  • https://mb-storefront.com/products/lady-battle-cop-ultimatum
• Supersonic Man
  • https://www.cauldron-films.com/products/supersonic-man-limited-blu-ray-w-bandolier-booklet-cauldron-crypt
• Harlan County USA
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/777-harlan-county-usa?srsltid=AYCX9vISq0mUc7LG7WFc41UwflVBbD_uJT4DMHrXgubJnNkMQeymTbjo
• Mark Jenkin Cornish Trilogy
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/mark-jenkin-the-cornish-trilogy-region-b
• New details on Peter Jackson restorations - Bad Taste, Brain Dead, Meet the Feebles
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/DYU6l-sg4h7/

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:58 What Jesse's Been Watching

10:49 Josh's Recent Watches

23:47 Coming Soon to Own: New Criterion, Hamilton 4K, and More

38:27 Feature Presentation: Desperately Seeking Susan

48:15 Madonna's Film Career and Patricia Arquette's Performance

56:57 Supporting Cast: Faces of the 80s

01:02:37 Discuss Cinematography and Plot Tropes

01:09:16 Other Bits We Enjoyed and Final Thoughts

01:17:25 Examining Kino Lorber's Blu-Ray Release

01:20:37 Question from Noah - How We Organize Our Collections

01:29:09 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

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Discussed During "Coming Soon to Own":

• Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/29004-alice-doesn-t-live-here-anymore
• The Toxic Avenger 2 & 3 “Mr. Melvin” Bundle
  • https://www.refusefilms.com/products/mr-melvin-toxie-blu-ray-bundle
• Anything That Moves
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/anything-that-moves
• Disco Italiana Box Set
  • https://severinfilms.com/products/disco-italiana-4-disc-blu-ray-box-set-w-le-slipcase?srsltid=AYCX9vKx6IT2PI1AgvD1mp6xj1FiZmrXeGHKeGV8144qUEZXkOoI-Bw5
• The Cinema Of King Hu: Volume One
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/the-cinema-of-king-hu-volume-one-4k-uhd-blu-ray-imprint-limited-hardbox-edition-region-free
• Falling Down
  • https://www.arrowvideo.com/p/4k/falling-down-limited-edition-4k-uhd/17824325/

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:57 What Josh Has Been Watching

10:58 What Jesse Has Been Watching

20:59 Coming Soon to Own: Our Picks for Upcoming Releases

34:16 Remembering Tony Stella

35:59 Feature Presentation: One Sings, the Other Doesn't

49:58 Exploring Varda's Filmmaking Approach and Character Choices

56:20 Music Moments, Costuming, and Final Thoughts

01:03:44 Behind the Scenes with Agnes Varda

01:08:00 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

In the latest episode, Josh and Jesse tackle a pair of nightmarish punk-metal body horror films in Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo: The Iron Man and Tetsuo II: Body Hammer! They discuss the themes and ideas shared by both films and dive deep into their thoughts on the movies’ craft and inventiveness. At the top of the hour, Josh and Jesse talk about what they’ve been watching before debuting an updated segment on physical media announcements, called “Coming Soon to Own”.

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00:00 What We've Been Watching and Tribute to Austin Furst of Vestron Video

07:04 Female Prisoner Scorpion Series

14:11 Updated Segment: Coming Soon to Own

27:39 New Severin Partner Label: Spectacular Optical

30:30 Feature Presentation: Intro to Tetsuo/Tetsuo II and Major Themes

44:47 Comparing Tetsuo I and II

50:08 Discussing Visual Style and Special Effects

01:00:10 Final Thoughts and Jesse's Pick for Next Time

It’s our first time ever having a guest! Philip from The Substance podcast joins us to talk the underseen Samuel Fuller film Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street. We discuss the movie’s history, the different versions we watched, our favorite moments and dialogue, and how the movie fits into Fuller’s filmography. At the top of the hour, we discuss our recent watches before breaking down the slew of physical media sales that has occurred over the past month.

PLUS: Josh and Jesse appeared on The Unwatched Pile! Watch the video replay on the Chasing Labels YouTube channel or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts.

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Listen to The Unwatched Pile!

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Philip from The Substance

03:01 Our Appearance on The Unwatched Pile

06:35 What We've Been Watching

14:48 Recent Physical Media Sales

24:05 Arrow Video Announcements for June: Strangers Things and Jackie Chan

30:11 4K Releases and Collector's Frustrations

31:13 New Shout Releases Coming in June

34:17 Scream 4, Vampire's Kiss

36:50 Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street

42:33 Our Histories with Sam Fuller

47:20 Exploring Fuller's Unique Style and the Movie's Two Cuts

54:21 Fuller's Filmmaking Techniques, Humor, and Why This is More Than a TV Movie

01:03:11 Final Thoughts

01:09:57 Next Episode: Josh's Pick

Josh and Jesse enter a grimy, sleazy NYC on the hunt for a kidnapper in Jesse’s pick, Night of the Juggler! They discuss the wealth of character actor performances in the movie, talk through the insane set pieces, and debate whether the title actually makes sense. At the top of the house, Josh and Jesse discuss catching up on Oscar nominees and recent watches before breaking down the Criterion and Radiance announcements for the month of June.

NEXT TIME: friend of the pod Philip, host of The Substance podcast, will be joining us as our first-ever guest! Be sure to listen to the end of this episode to hear what blind buy he has chosen for us to cover.

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00:00 Intro

01:02 Jesse's Visit to Tomb of Treasure

05:48 What We've Been Watching: Best Picture Noms, Friday the 13th,  VHS Screening

16:38 Criterion June Announcements

22:18 Radiance June Announcements

25:27 Vinegar Syndrome Friday the 13th Drops

27:25 Akira Kurosawa Box Set Coming Soon

30:19 Other Titles Coming Soon

32:25 Diving into Night of the Juggler

45:06 Character Actors and Production

53:48 Gus and Sean as Two Types of Vigilantes

57:17 Making Sense of the Title

01:03:17 Final Thoughts on the Movie

01:07:48 Transmission Release Discussion

01:12:12 Message from Philip and Next Episode's Pick

Josh and Jesse encounter a cat-like alien and a rubbery mushroom monster in Josh’s pick for this episode, The Cat! They discuss the film’s fantastic special effects, break down the fearless action sequences, and laugh along at the movie’s craziest swings. At the top of the hour, Jesse and Josh talk about Jesse’s visit to Vinegar Syndrome’s brick-and-mortar shop in Pittsburgh, before reacting to new announcements from Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and Criterion. Be sure to listen to the end to hear next episode’s pick!

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00:00 Introduction

01:01 Jesse's Trip to Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh

06:42 What We've Been Watching

18:43 Arrow Video's May Announcements

22:50 Vinegar Syndrome's March Releases

27:55 Vinegar Syndrome Partner Label Updates

33:09 New Movies Coming to the Criterion Collection

35:08 Other Upcoming Releases

36:51 "The Cat" Synopsis and Opening Thoughts

44:08 The Plot of "The Cat", or at Least What We Could Tell

48:06 The Junkyard Brawl: A Masterpiece?

52:51 Glorious Goop and Awesome Practical Effects

58:27 Favorite Lines and Funny Bits

01:02:09 Origins of the Character Wisely

01:04:24 Discussing Bonus Features and Packaging of "The Cat"

01:10:18 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

On this episode of Blind Buys, Jesse and Josh find themselves in the Emerald City in search of Sidney Lumet’s spectacular Motown musical, The Wiz. They discuss Josh’s “Oz fatigue”, do a deep dive into the cast members’ careers in the 1970s, and revel in the joy and the craft of the big production numbers. Plus, Jesse talks catching The Testament of Ann Lee in theaters, Josh offers his thoughts on his first-ever rentals from Scarecrow video, and next episode’s pick is revealed!

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00:00 Intro

01:10 Opinions on "There Goes the Neighborhood"

04:53 What We've Been Watching: "Testament of Ann Lee", "The Muppet Show" Reboot

09:45 Josh's Rentals from Scarecrow Video

14:16 Discussing Radiance's May Release Slate

18:48 Warner Archive Collection Announcements for March

25:10 "Marty Supreme" on 4K & A24's Physical Media Release Strategy

28:19 "The Wiz" Synopsis and Opening Thoughts

40:59 Notes on the Cast/Crew of "The Wiz" and Their Careers in the 1970s

46:08 The Songs and Dances of "The Wiz"

50:37 Exploring Themes of Family, Fear, and Finding Your Purpose

54:29 Character and Storytelling Choices in "The Wiz"

56:51 Additional Thoughts and Favorite Bits

58:46 The Wizard's Characterization in "The Wiz"

01:02:06 Discussing Criterion's 4K Edition of the Film and Where it Falls Short

01:04:57 Is "The Wiz" a Keeper?

01:05:27 Answering Thom's Question about Boutique Labels

01:12:49 Next Episode's Pick

This week on Blind Buys, Josh and Jesse enter a Lynchian dreamscape to discuss Josh’ pick: Wild at Heart. Before the main conversation, they chat about major life changes, what they’ve been watching, Vinegar Syndrome’s February release slate, and the news of Catherine O’Hara’s passing. And at the bottom of the hour, they hit the road with Sailor and Lula, giving their reactions to Wild at Heart and speaking on their love for Lynch’s work. Plus, Jesse reveals the contents of the David Lynch mystery disc he discovered and announces his pick for the next episode!

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Josh and Jesse are back to discuss Jesse’s pick: Powell and Pressburger’s The Red Shoes! At the top of the hour, they chat about what they’ve been watching, Tubi troubles, and Criterion’s April slate of releases. From there, they go backstage at the Ballet Lermontov to talk about all the sights, sounds, and magic of The Red Shoes, before digging into the special features of the Criterion 4K release. Plus, Josh announces his pick for the next episode!

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On the first official episode of Blind Buys, Josh and Jesse discuss Josh’s pick—Almost Famous! They dive deep into their love for the movie, their favorite casting choices, and the cool special features included on the 4K release. Before the main discussion, they get into their favorite end-of-year watches and talk about the latest physical media news. And to wrap it all up, Jesse announces his pick for the next episode!

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In this intro episode, we share our journey into collecting physical media, the current state of our collections, our favorite physical media labels, and what we're looking forward to this year in collecting, before announcing the movie we'll be covering in the first official episode.

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