Vidiots Video Store Show
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsAlways enthusiastic (and intermittently intelligent) "video store counter" discussions, hosted by former video store clerks Clay Keller and Ryan Marker.
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Episodes
133: Karina's Pix (with Karina Longworth)
September 25, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBKarina Longworth (You Must Remember This) joins Clay and Ryan to discuss her podcast, her upcoming book, and, most importantly, her Vidiots Pix Shelf!
132: Pat's Pix (with Pat Healy)
September 10, 2018 20:30 - 2 hours - 162 MBPat Healy (Take Me, Cheap Thrills, The Innkeepers) visits our video store of the heart to talk about his eclectic and fascinating "Pix Shelf!" Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
131: Clerks on CLERKS and tracking TRACKS (w/ Angela Matano)
August 28, 2018 15:37 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe Vidiots "clerks emeritus," Clay, Ryan, and Angela, discuss Kevin Smith's 1994 Sundance hit, CLERKS, and a recent favorite of Angela's, John Curran's TRACKS. Recored at the Aero in Santa Monica
Screen Drafts: THREEQUELS (with Darren Franich and Chancellor Agard)
August 21, 2018 15:11 - 2 hours - 141 MBWe interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the first episode of the new podcast from the VVSS team, SCREEN DRAFTS!
130: Ask the Vidiots!
August 15, 2018 04:56 - 1 hour - 140 MBVideo clerks emeritus Clay and Ryan answer listener questions and give bespoke recommendations. Musicals! '80s actions movies! Chamber pieces! Moviepass! "Garbage movies!" There's something for everyone in this wide-ranging chat. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
129: Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse VI
July 31, 2018 15:40 - 1 hour - 117 MBThe end has come. Listen to the fallout of all our actions... In the final episode of "Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse" we recap the entire mini-series, and then discuss our final films, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, and ON GOLDEN POND. M:I-6 conversation is SPOILER filled! Skip to 1:01:45 for ON GOLDEN POND. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
128: Vidiots: Impossible V (with Atsuko Okatsuka)
July 25, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour - 116 MBAtsuko Okatsuka (writer, actor, comedian) joins the guys to discuss Christopher McQuarrie's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION, and Stanley Kramer's GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER. Recorded at the Aero theater in Santa Monica, CA
127: Vidiots: Impossible IV (with Angela Matano)
July 17, 2018 15:42 - 1 hour - 123 MBAngela joins the guys to discuss two mellow travelogues about middle aged Americans finding themselves during trips abroad: Katharine Hepburn in David Lean's SUMMERTIME, and Tom Cruise in Brad Bird's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
126: The Paddington Episode (with Grant Moninger and Angela Matano)
July 14, 2018 04:54 - 1 hour - 111 MBAfter disparaging the inclusion of PADDINGTON 2 on the "Best of 2018 (so far)" draft, Ryan is made to watch both PADDINGTON 2 and the original PADDINGTON. Vidiots clerk emeritus Angela Matano and noted PADDINGTON enthusiast Grant Moninger join for the discussion of the very polite bear and his films.
125: Vidiots: Impossible III (with Darren Franich)
July 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBDarren, hot of off his forceful defense of M:i-2, returns to attack the directorial debut of J.J. Abrams, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. It's an action-packed episode, with THE AFRICAN QUEEN being the topic of discussion on the Katharine Hepburn half of the third episode of "Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse." Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
124: Vidiots: Impossible II (with Darren Franich)
June 26, 2018 06:12 - 1 hour - 98 MBCo-host emeritus Darren Franich joins the team for the second installment of Vidiots: Impossible - Heburn the Fuse, pairing M:I-2 and WOMAN OF THE YEAR! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
123: Vidiots: Impossible I (with Michael DeLaney)
June 19, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 126 MBA FALLOUT is coming... but before it does, we revisit the entire MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE series, pairing each installment with a film from the filmography of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. Joining us for the first episode is longtime listener Michael DeLaney, as we discuss M:I and THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
122: Best of 2018 (so far) DRAFT!
June 12, 2018 15:17 - 1 hour - 111 MBAt the midway point of the 2018 cinematic season, what are the best films that have come out so far this year? To decide, the guys engage in what turns out to be one of the twistiest drafts in show history! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
121: James Spader, Once (with Kate Hagen)
June 06, 2018 15:20 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBVideo store enthusiast and writer Kate Hagen (The Black List Blog) joins the guys for a wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of video stores. Plus #AskTheVidiots! Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica
Mini: Title Contest Winner!
June 02, 2018 23:13 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBWe comb through the submissions to our Mission: Impossible / Katharine Hepburn summer series title contest, and select the winner!
120: #AllRidleyScottMovies (with Robbie McCluskey)
May 26, 2018 03:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBLong teased, and finally delivered: #AllRidleyScottMovies, a speed-run through the entire filmography of one of the most successful (and low-key oddest) filmmakers of the last 40 years. From THE DUELLISTS to ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, we dig into the cigar-chomping Englishman's hits and misses. Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA
Mini: Summer Series CONTEST!
May 25, 2018 18:06 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBWe need a name for our MISSION IMPOSSIBLE / KATHARINE HEPBURN summer series! Come up with the winning title and get a REALLY GOOD PRIZE. Listen for details!
119: Stay Classy, Paris (with Angela Matano)
May 14, 2018 17:46 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBVidiots colleague emeritus Angela Matano joins the guys to talk about two deeply influential early 2000s comedies: Adam Mckay's ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's AMELIE.
118: Infinity War Debrief (+Listener Questions)
May 04, 2018 01:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe devote our biggest "Debrief" episode ever to the biggest superhero film ever, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Plus we answer some Marvel-specific questions from listeners, and things get heated when attempt to "Speed Draft" an MCU top 5! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
117: Drew's Pix (with Drew McWeeny)
April 24, 2018 05:18 - 1 hour - 107 MBDrew McWeeny (80's All Over) joins the guys to talk about growing up with 80s film culture, introducing children to the great movies, and the films on his carefully curated Vidiots Pix shelf, with special focus on 1966's GAMBIT and 1992's DEATH BECOMES HER. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
116: #FranHitched (COLLATERAL and THE THIRD MAN)
April 15, 2018 21:10 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBFormer co-host and current frequent guest Darren Franich is now a married man! As a present, we asked him to assign us the movies that he would like to hear us discuss on his flight back from sunny Europe. He selected two classics: Carol Reed's THE THIN MAN and Michael Mann's COLLATERAL. We throw in some s2 WESTWORLD and STAR TREK: DISCOVERY just for fun. Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA
115: Fighting the Dragon w/ Grant Moninger (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD / KNIGHTRIDERS)
April 10, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBAmerican Cinematheque programmer and proud Pittsburghian Grant Moninger brings two George A. Romero classics to the counter - 1968's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and 1981's KNIGHTRIDERS. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
114: Unseen Spielberg (with Andrew Merrill)
April 03, 2018 17:15 - 1 hour - 108 MBClay's roommate / Spielberg mega-fan Andrew Merrill joins the guys to discuss one film from each of their respective Steven Spielberg filmography holes: EMPIRE OF THE SUN (Clay) and BRIDGE OF SPIES (Ryan). Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
113: Alicia's Pix (with Alicia Malone)
March 27, 2018 17:12 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe terrific Alicia Malone (TCM, Filmstruck, The Filmstruck Podcast) joins the guys to discuss her "pix shelf," including Jane Campion's SWEETIE and Francois Truffaut's SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
112: #RimWar (with Darren Franich)
March 20, 2018 08:19 - 1 hour - 121 MBHost emeritus Darren Franich comes up through the breach to do battle with Clay over Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM. Which side will Ryan choose in this epic contest? Also: Darren and Ryan's show notes! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
111: Screwball Comedy Draft!
March 12, 2018 01:02 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBVVSS Draft commissioner Clay Keller presides over a draft of the best Screwball Comedies of all time, as drafted by Vidiots' screwball comedy experts Robbie McCluskey and Angela Matano.
110: Oscars 2018 Debrief
March 06, 2018 23:39 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBClay is joined by veteran Vidiots Angela Matano and Tom Cendejas to break down the 2018 Oscar ceremony.
109: Wakandabound
March 01, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 106 MBCinematographer Rachel Morrison is nominated for an Oscar for MUDBOUND. She also lensed BLACK PANTHER, which is on track to be one of the biggest box office earners of all-time. We compare and contrast these two fascinating and zeitgeist-y films, but first, Ryan is watching Linklater movies, and Clay can't stop ER. Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica
108: Películas de del Toro (CRONOS & PAN'S LABYRINTH)
February 20, 2018 23:19 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBGuillermo del Toro is one of the most acclaimed and beloved directors of the last twenty years, but, unbelievably, both Clay and Ryan had a seminal GDT film that they'd never seen. Until now. We right that wrong by watching CRONOS and PAN'S LABYRINTH, with detours into CRIMSON PEAK, THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE, and THE SHAPE OF WATER. Also: a little Oscar talk and what we think J-Law should do next!
107: #AllKellyReichardtMovies
February 06, 2018 06:45 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe take a stroll through the impressive filmography of Kelly Reichardt, from RIVER OF GRASS through CERTAIN WOMEN. But first: Superbowl ads and THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX.
106: Agnes from 62 to 17
January 30, 2018 04:47 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBAgnes Varda is a revered filmmaker and Oscar nominee, and now she is the subject of an episode of VVSS! Angela joins the guys to discuss best documentary nominee FACES PLACES, as well as one of Varda's early works, CLEO FROM 5 TO 7. Also: thoughts on the 2017 Oscar nominations in general, and Paul Thomas Anderson's PHANTOM THREAD specifically.
105: #Hammertime (CMBYN and more!)
January 19, 2018 18:38 - 1 hour - 114 MBWith his awards-worthy performance in CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, is it finally time for the world to embrace Armie Hammer? We look back at some of his most notable previous roles (J. EDGAR, THE MAN FROM UNCLE, FREE FIRE) as well as CMBYN and discover that maybe we should have years ago!
104: Best of 2017 Draft!
January 10, 2018 00:16 - 2 hours - 129 MBDarren joins Clay and Ryan for the most epic draft in VVSS history! 2 hours. 3 contestants. 17 films. What will end up on the official Vidiots Video Store Show Best of 2017 draft board? Listen to find out! Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA
103: Polar Opposites (FANNY & ALEXANDER and JINGLE ALL THE WAY)
December 25, 2017 01:29 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBIt's Christmas Eve on Vidiots Video Store Show and we're doing a holiday double feature, pulling from opposite ends of the "Christmas Movie" spectrum: Ingmar Bergman's FANNY & ALEXANDER and Arnold Schwarzenegger in JINGLE ALL THE WAY.
102: #ArtyAF 2017 (DAWSON CITY & COLUMBUS)
December 18, 2017 22:29 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIs it arty in here or is it just us? Listen in as we celebrate two of 2017's best (and artiest) films, Bill Morrison's DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME, and Kogonada's COLUMBUS.
Bonus: THE LAST JEDI Debrief (Spoilers!)
December 18, 2017 01:36 - 48 minutes - 54.6 MBA new STAR WARS rises, and the takes to meet it.
101: A Discussion with Darby (feat. KPCC's Darby Maloney, and Angela Matano)
December 11, 2017 20:25 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBFilm journalist and podcast producer Darby Maloney (KPCC's The Frame) joins Clay, Ryan, and Angela for a wide-ranging discussion, touching on everything from YOU'VE GOT MAIL, to LADY BIRD, to the series of sexual harassment cases that have been rocking Hollywood. Recorded in late November 2017 in Santa Monica, CA
100: Episode 1 REBOOT (with Darren Franich and Robbie McCluskey)
December 06, 2017 21:51 - 1 hour - 108 MBOver two years ago, Clay Keller and Darren Franich launched Vidiots Video Store Show with a discussion of Jacques Demy's THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT and Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME. Now, it's happening again. Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA
Bonus: #GothamWar
December 05, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt's finally here, the culmination of Ryan and Darren's years-long feud over FOX's "Gotham." Robbie joins Clay, Darren, and Ryan in watching and discussing four episodes of the show, hand-picked by Ryan to try and win the guys over. Also discussed, the other current screen representation of Bruce Wayne, the recently released JUSTICE LEAGUE.
99: Prick Up Your Frears! (with Angela Matano)
December 01, 2017 01:21 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBRyan and Angela discuss the works of the prolific and very talented Stephen Frears, including THE GRIFTERS, PRICK UP YOUR EARS, and 2017's VICTORIA & ABDUL. Also: how can Angela get her son to put down the laptop and watch a good movie?! Next week: The Episode 100 reboot of Episode 1!
98: #Noirvember Returns! (with Robbie McCluskey)
November 20, 2017 18:20 - 1 hour - 105 MBResident Vidiots film noir expert Robbie McCluskey joins us behind the counter to chat about two films from the "year of noir," 1949: TOO LATE FOR TEARS and THEY LIVE BY NIGHT. Also: Ryan meets Jake Gyllenhaal and Clay recommends JIM & ANDY. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
97: Sequels in Spirit (THE LAST DETAIL and EWS!!)
November 08, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBRichard Linklater's "spiritual sequel" to THE LAST DETAIL, LAST FLAG FLYING, is now in theaters, so we decided it was the perfect time to discuss the Hal Ashby original, plus Linklater's "spiritual sequel" to his own DAZED AND CONFUSED, 2015's EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! Also, THOR: RAGNAROK! Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA
96: Tangential Terror (with Darren Franich)
October 31, 2017 16:46 - 55 minutes - 59.8 MBIt's All Hallows Eve, and VVSS is getting in the spirit with a discussion of two famous horror sequels that are almost nothing like the films they succeed, Tobe Hooper's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 and Robert Wise's CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE. Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica
Discovery and The Orville: Vidiots Show Beyond XIV
October 25, 2017 19:00 - 43 minutes - 46.8 MBAfter a year and a half, Vidiots Show Beyond returns from the Delta quadrant to talk about CBS All-Access' STAR TREK DISCOVERY and Seth MacFarlane's THE ORVILLE!
95: Beard Theory (with Darren Franich)
October 25, 2017 18:21 - 56 minutes - 61.2 MBDarren is back at the counter to give Clay notes on the last few episodes and talk about Mindhunter, Ducktales, and so many different beards! Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica, CA
94: FISH TANK and SICARIO
October 17, 2017 17:04 - 1 hour - 124 MBRyan has acquired a brand new movie machine so VVSS can return to its regularly scheduled programming, finally talking about FISH TANK and SICARIO. Plus, Ryan rants about AMERICAN MADE and Clay recommends SPIELBERG. Also: listen closely for your chance to WIN a FREE MONTH of Filmstruck! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
93: The Baseball Draft!
October 10, 2017 18:12 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWe finally apply our patented "sports draft" style movie ranking system to something that actually has to do with sports! Join us as we draft the 7 best baseball movies of all time! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
92: Best of Summer 2017 DRAFT!
October 03, 2017 05:12 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBSummer 2017 is official over, and it's time for the tally! From March 1 (LOGAN) to September 22 (KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE) Clay and Ryan competitively "draft" the seven best films they saw over the summer. Recorded at the Aero theatre in Santa Monica, CA
91: Rather Be Bow Hunting (KICKING & SCREAMING and PLAYTIME with Robbie McCluskey)
September 19, 2017 06:12 - 1 hour - 127 MBTrivia master and Vidiots colleague Robbie joins the guys to talk about two very different comedies: Noah Baumbach's first film, KICKING & SCREAMING, and Jacques Tati's "last" film, PLAYTIME. They also talk about IT, Master of None Season 2, and say goodbye to the inimitable Harry Dean Stanton. Recorded at the Aero Theater
90: The Witch's Chaperone (THE LOVE WITCH and A ROOM WITH A VIEW with Angela Matano)
September 12, 2017 05:53 - 1 hour - 112 MBBeloved Vidiots colleague Angela Matano joins us to talk about Merchant / Ivory's A ROOM WITH A VIEW and Anna Biller's THE LOVE WITCH.