Video CULTure
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsA walk through the video rental store aisles of yesteryear as Ryan and Matthew revisit some our favorite movies from the past.
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031 – Music Melodramas (LIGHT OF DAY & TENDER MERCIES)
February 18, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOn this episode, the music is loud and emotions are running high as we talk about two films where melodrama and music go hand in hand! We are doing a double feature of the award winning TENDER MERCIES from 1983, starring Robert Duvall, and the largely forgotten LIGHT OF DAY from 1987, starring Micheal J. Fox and rock star Joan Jett. We talk about the greatness of Duvall, actors actually playing their own instruments on film, the surprising emotional overlap of both these films, and more.
Music Melodramas (LIGHT OF DAY & TENDER MERCIES)
February 18, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOn this episode, the music is loud and emotions are running high as we talk about two films where melodrama and music go hand in hand! We are doing a double feature of the award winning TENDER MERCIES from 1983, starring Robert Duvall, and the largely forgotten LIGHT OF DAY from 1987, starring Micheal J. Fox and rock star Joan Jett. We talk about the greatness of Duvall, actors actually playing their own instruments on film, the surprising emotional overlap of both these films, and more.
Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2)
February 04, 2020 11:22 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBWe’ve made it to episode 30! You know what that means… we are talking about a movie and it’s sequel again. Well, it’s not a sequel as much as it is a “two parter”. That’s right. We are discussing Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL vol. 1 & 2 on this episode! Matt loves them and Ryan has never seen them. What will Ryan think of “The Bride’s” rip-roaring tale of bloody revenge? Listen in and find out!
030 – Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2)
February 04, 2020 11:22 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBWe’ve made it to episode 30! You know what that means… we are talking about a movie and it’s sequel again. Well, it’s not a sequel as much as it is a “two parter”. That’s right. We are discussing Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL vol. 1 & 2 on this episode! Matt loves them and Ryan has never seen them. What will Ryan think of “The Bride’s” rip-roaring tale of bloody revenge? Listen in and find out!
029 – (WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? & COOL WORLD)
January 21, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this episode we get animated…sorta. We are talking about the cinematic oddity of live action and animation hybrids with the beloved 1988 film WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? and the much maligned COOL WORLD from 1992. These two films have a lot of ideas in common. So why is one loved and one hated? We talk about that and so much more. “Toon” in why don’t ya? Get it?… “toon”? Eh.. never mind.
Live Action Animation Hybrids (WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? & COOL WORLD)
January 21, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this episode we get animated…sorta. We are talking about the cinematic oddity of live action and animation hybrids with the beloved 1988 film WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? and the much maligned COOL WORLD from 1992. These two films have a lot of ideas in common. So why is one loved and one hated? We talk about that and so much more. “Toon” in why don’t ya? Get it?… “toon”? Eh.. never mind.
028 – Movies From the Summer of 1984
January 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSeason 2 begins! Now, before we begin another trip down the virtual video store aisle, we are going to take a brief look at another part of our nostalgic film history by discussing the magical movie summer of 1984! So many movies that are a part of our DNA as film fans came out that year! Come hang out with us as we shoot the breeze about this amazing time in film. Oh and don’t worry, our regular format will return next time.
Movies From the Summer of 1984
January 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSeason 2 begins! Now, before we begin another trip down the virtual video store aisle, we are going to take a brief look at another part of our nostalgic film history by discussing the magical movie summer of 1984! So many movies that are a part of our DNA as film fans came out that year! Come hang out with us as we shoot the breeze about this amazing time in film. Oh and don’t worry, our regular format will return next time.
027 – Season 1 Retrospective
December 03, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWe’ve reached the end of our first season of episodes! Wow, time flies! We are celebrating by looking back at the 50 films we’ve officially covered on the show so far and their lasting impact on us. Listen in and help us close out our first season the way we do – by talking about movies!
Season 1 Retrospective
December 03, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWe’ve reached the end of our first season of episodes! Wow, time flies! We are celebrating by looking back at the 50 films we’ve officially covered on the show so far and their lasting impact on us. Listen in and help us close out our first season the way we do – by talking about movies!
026 – Arnold Swartzenegger Comedies (TWINS and KINGERGARTEN COP)
November 19, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWe had so much fun talking about Arnold on the last episode that we are doing a double feature on the big guy’s comedic work with a look at TWINS and KINDERGARTEN COP! Is funny Arnold as awesome as action Arnold? Should Danny DeVito be in everything? Is it a tumor? Tune in and find out!
025 – Sci-Fi Adventure (TOTAL RECALL and MINORITY REPORT)
November 05, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBWe are questioning reality as we look at two action-packed sci-fi films based on the work of author Philip K. Dick! We are talking about the Spielberg-directed MINORITY REPORT (starring Tom Cruise) and the original TOTAL RECALL (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger)! We discuss the simple joys of action films mixed with heady sci-fi ideas and much more! See you at the party!
Sci-Fi Adventure (TOTAL RECALL and MINORITY REPORT)
November 05, 2019 14:53 - 86 MBWe are questioning reality as we look at two action-packed sci-fi films based on the work of author Philip K. Dick! We are talking about the Spielberg-directed MINORITY REPORT (starring Tom Cruise) and the original TOTAL RECALL (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger)! We discuss the simple joys of action films mixed with heady sci-fi ideas and much more! See you at the party!
024 – John Cusack (BETTER OFF DEAD & PUSHING TIN)
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBJohn Cusack. He’s a video store mainstay and an icon to us here at the show. So, on this episode we are giving him a spotlight as we look at the beloved 80’s teen farce, BETTER OFF DEAD and the late 90’s oddity PUSHING TIN – both featuring Mr. Cusack in the lead role. Let’s get this plane landed and that two dollars collected! What does all that mean? Listen in and find out!
John Cusack (BETTER OFF DEAD & PUSHING TIN)
October 22, 2019 13:16 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBJohn Cusack. He's a video store mainstay and an icon to us here at the show. So, on this episode we are giving him a spotlight as we look at the beloved 80's teen farce, BETTER OFF DEAD and the late 90's oddity PUSHING TIN - both featuring Mr. Cusack in the lead role. Let's get this plane landed and that two dollars collected! What does all that mean? Listen in and find out!
023 – Surveillance (SNEAKERS & THE CONVERSATION)
October 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBMore than just our audience is listening in on this episode as we talk about films featuring surveillance teams! That’s right, the phones are tapped and the mics are hot as we talk about, the classic Francis Ford Coppola paranoid thriller, THE CONVERSATION! We then lighten the mood with a look at SNEAKERS. We marvel at the acting talents of Gene Hackman and Robert Redford. We also talk about how SNEAKERS drew surprising inspiration from Coppola’s film and a lot more
Surveillance (SNEAKERS & THE CONVERSATION)
October 08, 2019 13:11 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBMore than just our audience is listening in on this episode as we talk about films featuring surveillance teams! That's right, the phones are tapped and the mics are hot as we talk about, the classic Francis Ford Coppola paranoid thriller, THE CONVERSATION! We then lighten the mood with a look at SNEAKERS. We marvel at the acting talents of Gene Hackman and Robert Redford. We also talk about how SNEAKERS drew surprising inspiration from Coppola's film and a lot more!
022 – Courtroom Comedy (MY COUSIN VINNY & TRIAL AND ERROR)
September 24, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBComedy has its day in court as we talk courtroom-based comedies! We take a look at the classic MY COUSIN VINNY as well as the lesser known TRIAL AND ERROR! Both films were directed by former lawyer Jonathan Lynn so we compare and contrast both projects in an attempt to explain why one is beloved and the other has become mostly forgotten. We also talk about the Marisa Tomei Oscar controversy and much more
Courtroom Comedy (MY COUSIN VINNY & TRIAL AND ERROR)
September 24, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBComedy has its day in court as we talk courtroom-based comedies! We take a look at the classic MY COUSIN VINNY as well as the lesser known TRIAL AND ERROR! Both films were directed by former lawyer Jonathan Lynn so we compare and contrast both projects in an attempt to explain why one is beloved and the other has become mostly forgotten. We also talk about the Marisa Tomei Oscar controversy and much more!
Sailing (MASTER AND COMMANDER: FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD & WHITE SQUALL)
September 10, 2019 14:23 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe set sail on this episode as we look at director Ridley Scott's 1996 sailing film, based on true events, WHITE SQUALL and director Peter Weir's period naval combat film MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD. A storm actually rages outside the podcast studio as the guys talk about the cinematic storms in both films! Funny stories are shared, trivia is thrown about, and much more!
021 – Sailing (MASTER AND COMMANDER: FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD & WHITE SQUALL)
September 10, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe set sail on this episode as we look at director Ridley Scott’s 1996 sailing film, based on true events, WHITE SQUALL and director Peter Weir’s period naval combat film MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD. A storm actually rages outside the podcast studio as the guys talk about the cinematic storms in both films! Funny stories are shared, trivia is thrown about, and much more!
Beverly Hills Cop (BEVERLY HILLS COP & BEVERLY HILLS COP II)
August 27, 2019 14:39 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThe 20th episode of the podcast is here and we are celebrating by looking at BEVERLY HILLS COP 1 and 2! Ryan and Matt praise the joys of early Eddie Murphy and of course they heap lots of love on Judge Reinhold (callback!)! The guys talk about the films and share bits of trivia ...and they may even talk about why they are ignoring Part 3. It's more fun than a banana in the tail pipe!
020 – Beverly Hills Cop (BEVERLY HILLS COP & BEVERLY HILLS COP II)
August 27, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThe 20th episode of the podcast is here and we are celebrating by looking at BEVERLY HILLS COP 1 and 2! Ryan and Matt praise the joys of early Eddie Murphy and of course they heap lots of love on Judge Reinhold (callback!)! The guys talk about the films and share bits of trivia …and they may even talk about why they are ignoring Part 3. It’s more fun than a banana in the tail pipe!
019 – Brandon Lee (RAPID FIRE &THE CROW)
August 13, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBrandon Lee was an action star on the rise who tragically left us much too soon. We celebrate him on this week’s episode as we watch his last two films, RAPID FIRE and THE CROW. Ryan and Matt talk about the joys of action movies and share a ton of trivia and nostalgia about both films. Listen in and help us remember a wonderful young star.
Brandon Lee (RAPID FIRE &THE CROW)
August 13, 2019 13:04 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBrandon Lee was an action star on the rise who tragically left us much too soon. We celebrate him on this week's episode as we watch his last two films, RAPID FIRE and THE CROW. Ryan and Matt talk about the joys of action movies and share a ton of trivia and nostalgia about both films. Listen in and help us remember a wonderful young star
018 – Good Fun Music Movies (FM & EMPIRE RECORDS)
July 30, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWe are spinning some vinyl on this week’s episode as we talk the 90s teen cult classic EMPIRE RECORDS and the 70s radio station hangout film FM! Does EMPIRE RECORDS hold up? Why don’t more people know about FM? Are the soundtracks to both as great as we remember? Drop the needle and listen in!
Good Fun Music Movies (FM & EMPIRE RECORDS)
July 30, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWe are spinning some vinyl on this week's episode as we talk the 90s teen cult classic EMPIRE RECORDS and the 70s radio station hangout film FM! Does EMPIRE RECORDS hold up? Why don't more people know about FM? Are the soundtracks to both as great as we remember? Drop the needle and listen in!
017 – One Crazy Night (INTO THE NIGHT & QUICK CHANGE)
July 16, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIt’s one crazy episode this week as the guys look at ‘one crazy night’ films with Bill Murray’s lone directorial effort QUICK CHANGE and John Landis’ INTO THE NIGHT (starring Jeff Goldblum & Michelle Pfeiffer)! Is INTO THE NIGHT a lost classic of 80s cinema? Is QUICK CHANGE the ultimate Bill Murray movie? Listen in and find out!
One Crazy Night (INTO THE NIGHT & QUICK CHANGE)
July 16, 2019 13:17 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIt's one crazy episode this week as the guys look at 'one crazy night' films with Bill Murray's lone directorial effort QUICK CHANGE and John Landis' INTO THE NIGHT (starring Jeff Goldblum & Michelle Pfeiffer)! Is INTO THE NIGHT a lost classic of 80s cinema? Is QUICK CHANGE the ultimate Bill Murray movie? Listen in and find out!
016 – Watching Movies at Home – Format Wars
July 02, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBWe have a very special episode this week. We are breaking from our movie double feature discussion to talk about physical media! That’s right, this week Ryan and Matt talk all bout VHS, Laserdiscs, DVD, and more! History! Trivia! Nostalgia! Take a trip down memory lane with us. Don’t worry, the movie discussion returns next time.
Watching Movies at Home - Format Wars
July 02, 2019 13:12 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBWe have a very special episode this week. We are breaking from our movie double feature discussion to talk about physical media! That's right, this week Ryan and Matt talk all bout VHS, Laserdiscs, DVD, and more! History! Trivia! Nostalgia! Take a trip down memory lane with us. Don't worry, the movie discussion returns next time.
Kurt Russell (BREAKDOWN & EXECUTIVE DECISION)
June 18, 2019 13:08 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBOn this weeks episode, we are talking Kurt Russell movies! The two movies on the virtual video store shelf are the Hitchcock-ian thriller BREAKDOWN and the action-packed Bruckheimer-produced EXECUTIVE DECISION! Ryan gets the willies from BREAKDOWN, Matt fawns over Kurt, and they talk about the legendary surprise in EXECUTIVE DECISION involving Steven Seagal. You don't want to miss this one!
Light-Hearted Law Enforcement (DRAGNET & ARMED AND DANGEROUS)
June 04, 2019 13:03 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIt's an "all-points bulletin" on hilarity on this week's episode as we look at police comedies! We take a look at the 1987 sequel/reboot of DRAGNET, starring Tom Hanks and Dan Akroyd... then we discuss ARMED & DANGEROUS, with Eugene Levy and the immortal John Candy. Ryan and Matt show a lot of love to Hanks and Candy, talk about about the ability of good stunt work to elevate a movie, and they only mention the POLICE ACADEMY series a couple times! It's light-hearted law enforcement all this ...
Coming of Age Dramas (LUCAS & WHITE WATER SUMMER)
May 21, 2019 12:57 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBGrowing up can be hard and Matt and Ryan tackle this difficult subject with movies they grew up with with characters they could relate to growing up themselves. Lucas takes us through what it was like being the odd guy out always wanting more, but having some strong support to lean on. White Water Summer takes Video CULTure not only through our first Kevin Bacon film, but through the tough tests we face on the path to maturity and it gets too confused as to whether it is a suspense film with...
Detective Neo-Noir (Featuring DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS & THE LONG GOODBYE)
May 07, 2019 12:44 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBPut on your gumshoes as Ryan and Matt discuss two different neo-noir detective films with Devil in a Blue Dress and The Long Goodbye. One movie is a period film set in LA in the 40’s (starring Denzel!), and the other is an Robert Altman directed film from the 70’s with a more contemporary setting (and all-time great ending). Time to find out whodunnit on this week’s episode!
Sarcastic Queen of the 80's Winona Ryder (Featuring MERMAIDS & HEATHERS)
April 23, 2019 13:38 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIt's all... "Very" on this week's episode as Ryan and Matt spotlight films featuring Winona Ryder! Listen in as the guy's discuss MERMAIDS and HEATHERS. There is much fawning over Winona Ryder but they also find time to marvel over the acting ability of a young Christina Ricci in her first role. Another main topic of discussion is how HEATHERS plays in 2019! Is it still funny? Does it feel too real in our modern day? Also, why is Christian Slater's voice so high? All the important questions ...
The 'Fletch' series (Featuring FLETCH and FLETCH LIVES)
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWe've made it to double digits! To celebrate, Ryan & Matt are joined by their trusty announcer (& resident Fletch expert) to discuss the Chevy Chase duology of 'Fletch' & 'Fletch Lives'! Is 'Fletch worthy of it's cult classic status? Is 'Fletch Lives' really THAT bad. The guys discuss all things Fletch-related (including the original source material) on this edition of 'Video CULTure'! ... And remember, it's all about ball bearings nowadays!
Forgotten Harrison Ford films (Featuring WORKING GIRL & WITNESS)
March 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBHarrison Ford is an icon. He's Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Jack Ryan, & Deckard. He's been in so many other successful films though that never get brought up in the current conversation. On this episode, we look at two of those with the 80's romantic comedy 'Working Girl' and the unusual cop thriller 'Witness'! Ryan & Matt are dumbfounded by the giant hairstyles of the 1980s, Matt expresses his appreciation of the 'finger point', Ryan questions Melanie Griffith's acting ability, and more!
Westerns (Featuring RIO BRAVO & DJANGO)
March 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWe hit the dusty trail in this episode as Ryan & Matt look at films set in the old West! Their double feature includes the classic John Wayne/Dean Martin vehicle 'Rio Bravo' & the blood soaked 'spaghetti western' Django! The guys break down the differences between these two vastly different examples of the genre and have a lengthy discussion that includes: Matt explaining the origins of the Spaghetti Western, Ryan marveling at the acting ability of Dean Martin, and speculating about Gary Coo...
Spy Games Gone Real: Cloak & Dagger and Gotcha!
February 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe go full 80's gamer in this episode Ryan & Matt check out the Anthony Edwards' paintball/Cold War thriller (yes really!) 'Gotcha! and the film that dared not only to make an Atari game a central plot point but also cast Dabney Coleman as a badass hero (yes really!) 'Cloak & Dagger'! Games turn deadly in these two 80's oddities. The guys talk about Atari, whether or not paintball is harassment, and the strangeness of the 'Double Dabney'. It's more fun than getting shot with a paintball!
Comedy in Radio & TV ( featuring UHF & AIRHEADS)
February 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBWe're taking over the airwaves on this episode as Ryan & Matt take a look at the classic 'UHF' (starring Weird Al!) and the 90's rocker 'Airheads'! Listen in as the guys heap praise on Al & talk about their love for 90's rock. Also, on this episode we learn a little of Ryan's secret origin and discuss Rush Limbaugh's connection to one of these films. Other topics include what could broken glass do to a soundboard and who almost starred in UHF along with Weird Al. This episode is sponsored by...
Science Fiction/Horror (featuring EVENT HORIZON & David Cronenberg's THE FLY)
January 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThings get a little spooky (and nerdy) on this episode as the guys look at sci-fi films with horror elements (or is that the other way around?) with a double feature of the haunted spaceship film 'Event Horizon' & the body horror classic; Cronenberg's 'The Fly'! Ryan & Matt break down both films. They talk about character likeability (do you need it?). How much exposition is really needed for a genre film to work? All that, plus the usual fun conversation, trivia, and more!
When comedic actors get serious (featuring CONTINENTAL DIVIDE & THE RAZOR'S EDGE)
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThis time, Ryan & Matt grab an unusual double feature from the virtual video store, two movies with famous funny men who took on serious roles! First up: the immortal John Belushi in the romantic comedy 'Continental Divide' followed by Bill Murray in the sprawling epic 'The Razor's Edge'. Ryan & Matt get deep with these two unusual films. They talk about the unusual connections between the two vastly different films as well as how other classic films like 'Ghostbusters' & 'Raiders of The Los...
Bruce Willis (featuring HUDSON HAWK & THE LAST BOYSCOUT)
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBRemember when Bruce Willis seemed to care about acting? Ryan & Matt remember. This time on 'Video CULTure', they check out the reviled 'Hudson Hawk' & the under appreciated 'The Last Boyscout'. 'Hudson Hawk' was a passion project for Bruce... so how bad could it really be? Listen & find out! Also Ryan & Matt talk about the joys of musical moments in film, the greatness of Shane Black-scripted dialogue and more!
Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor (featuring SILVER STREAK & SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL)
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBRyan & Matt are back again with another double feature starring the classic comedy duo of Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor. The movies in the virtual VCR this time are the proto-action/comedy 'Silver Streak' & the high concept farce 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil'! Join Ryan & Matt as they break down these two great buddy movies and continually screw up the title of 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil'. They talk about spear guns, blind driving, comedic chemistry, and more!
'Body Swap' comedies (featuring 18 AGAIN & VICE VERSA)
December 25, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe trip into the virtual video store begins! Ryan & Matt start off with one of the weirdest genres to every exist in film, the 'Body Swap'. Our video watching duo sit down with a double feature of '18 Again' & 'Vice Versa'! George Burns drives recklessly! Judge Reinhold rocks out! Fred Savage drinks martinis! Up is down! Matt rants! Ryan drops trivia! You know you want to join us! C'mon, man!
What is Video CULTure?
December 06, 2018 23:41 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFilm journalist Matthew Essary and Ryan Acree introduce this podcast double feature, where they discuss two movies with a common thread. Matt and Ryan also discuss who they are and the inspiration for what started the this podcast.