Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS Podcast

Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS Podcast

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Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS Podcast episodes

  • The Golden Child (1986) Movie Review

    Analog finishes its body transformation theme when Brad selects The Gold Child (1986) for us to watch. Is this the first Eddie Murphy starring role that disappointed audiences in the 80s? 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Michael Ritchie
    Written by Dennis Feldman
    Produced by Edward S. Feldman and Robert D. Wachs
    Distributed by Paramount Pictures
    Released into theaters on December 12, 1986
    Budget: $12-24.5 million
    Box Office: $149.4 million

    Starring 

    Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell
    Charles Dance as Sardo Numspa
    Charlotte Lewis as Kee Nang
    J. L. Reate as The Golden Child
    Victor Wong as Old Goupa
    Randall "Tex" Cobb as Til
    James Hong as Dr. Hong

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    48 min
  • Ponyo (2008) Movie Review

    Analog Jones continues its body transformation theme, and Chris picks Ponyo (2008), directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Stay tuned after our Ponyo (2008) movie review to listen to us talk about Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), The Woman King (2022), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). 

    Quick Facts of Ponyo (2008)

    Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
    Written by Hayao Miyazaki
    Distributed by Toho
    Released July 19, 2008
    Budget of $34 million
    Box Office of $204.8 million

    Voice actors

    Noah Cyrus as Ponyo
    Frankie Jonas as Sosuke 
    Tina Fey as Lisa
    Matt Damon as Koichi 
    Cate Blanchett as Gran Mamare
    Liam Neeson as Fujimoto

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    47 min
  • Society (1989) Movie Review

    This week Analog Jones starts our body transformation theme. Steve starts us out with a weird one from Brian Yuzma, Society (1989). 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Brian Yuzna (Produced movies for Stuart Gordon in Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Dolls)
    Written by Wood Keith (Bride of Re-Animator) and Rick Fry
    Special Effects by Screaming Mad George
    Distributed by Wild Street Pictures
    Released June 11, 1992

    Starring
    Billy Warlock as William “Bill” Whitney
    Devin DeVasquez as Clarissa Carlyn

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    54 min
  • Invasion U.S.A. (1985) Movie Review

    Can Chuck Norris defeat a ragtag team of terrorists? Of course, he can! Listen to Analog Jones break down one of the best Chuck Norris movies ever! 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Joseph Zito (F13: Final Chapter)
    Screenplay by James Bruner and Chuck Norris 
    Story by Aaron Norris and James Bruner
    Distributed by Cannon Releasing Corporation
    Budget: $12 million
    Released on September 27, 1985
    Box Office $17.5 million

    Starring 

    Chuck Norris as CIA Agent Matt Hunter
    Richard Lynch as Mikal Rostov

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    54 min
  • Silent Night (2012) Movie Review

    Analog Jones wishes you a Merry Christmas with a lump of coal. Enjoy our review of Silent Night from 2012. After the review, we discuss Willow (2022), The Offer (2022), Dark (2017), and Black Adam (2022). 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Steven C. Miller
    Screenplay by Jayson Rothwell
    Based on Silent Night, Deadly Night by Charles E. Sellier Jr
    Distributed by Anchor Bay Films
    Released November 30, 2012
    Budget: ?
    Box Office: $114, 633

    Starring

    Malcolm McDowell as Sheriff James Cooper
    Jaime King as Deputy Aubrey Bradimore
    Konal Logue as Jim “Jail Santa” Epstein
    Ellen Wong as Brenda

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    47 min
  • Runaway (1984) Movie Review

    Analog Jones starts another theme, and this time it's "weapons on the cover." Chris starts us off by selecting Runaway (1984), starring Tom Selleck and Kirstie Alley! 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Michael Crichton
    Written by Michael Crichton
    Distributed by Tri-Star Pictures
    Release Date: December 14, 1984
    Budget: $8 million
    Box Office: $6.7 million 

    Starring

    Tom Selleck as Sergeant Jack R. Ramsay
    Cynthia Rhodes as Officer Karen Thompson
    Gene Simmons as Dr. Charles Luther
    Kirstie Alley as Jackie Rogers

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    42 min
  • Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Movie Review

    Analog Jones completes its "it came from space" theme when we review Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988). Is this a cult classic, or is it too popular? 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Stephen Chiodo
    Written by Charles Chiodo and Stephen Chiodo
    Produced by Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo, and Stephen Chiodo
    Distributed by Trans World Entertainment
    Release date: May 27, 1988
    Budget: $1.8 million
    Box office: $43 million

    Starring

    Grant Cramer as Mike Tobacco
    Suzanne Snyder as Debbie Stone
    John Allen Nelson as Dave Hanson
    John Vernon as Curtis Mooney

    VHS Description

    “A sinister three-ring circus of sneaky gore!” 

    - L.A. Weekly

    Finally, the truth about clowns is out! Beneath their smirky sinister grins and wildly patterned clothes are clever killers from out of this world. Killer Klowns From Outer Space strips away their painted faces, unmasking horrifying monsters with the ultimate human death plan. The “juxtaposition of their toy-store arsenal and malevolent intent proves to be a tasty combination” (Los Angeles Times) that will leave you fearing these big-top creatures for good. 

    A spaceship - looking like a circus tent - lands in a field near a small town, signaling the attack of deviant, red-nosed, balloon-twisting psychos from another world who play to annihilate mankind - by turning people into cotton candy! Luckily, the town’s teen citizenry decides to fight back and teach the cosmic bozos a lesson. But these klowns are no klutzes, turning popcorn, peanuts, and caramel corn into playful - but deadly - weapons of madcap destruction and mayhem!

     

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    44 min
  • Virus (1999) Movie Review

    We continue our "it came from space" theme when we review Virus (1999). Is this movie as bad as Jamie Lee Curtis says it is? 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by John Bruno
    Written by Dennis Feldman, Chuck Pfarrer, and Jonathan Hensleigh (uncredited)
    Produced by Gale Anne Hurd
    Distributed by Universal Pictures
    Release date: January 15, 1999
    Budget: $75 million
    Box office: $30.7 million

    Starring

    Jamie Lee Curtis as Kelly "Kit" Foster
    William Baldwin as Steve Baker
    Donald Sutherland as Captain Robert Everton
    Joanna Pacuła as Nadia Vinogradova
    Marshall Bell as J.W. Woods Jr.
    Sherman Augustus as Richie Mason
    Cliff Curtis as Hiko
    Julio Oscar Mechoso as "Squeaky"

    VHS Description

    “...the sci-fi thriller that literally takes the Frankenstein story to new heights and uncharted depths.” 
    -The New York Times

    Seeking refuge in the eye of a violent typhoon, the crew of a crippled salvage tug makes a potentially profitable discovery. A Russian military vessel, loaded with hi-tech computer hardware worth millions in salvage fees, appears abandoned by its crew. After restoring power to the ship, greedy Captain Everton (Donald Sutherland) and his navigator “Kit” (Jamie Lee Curtis) encounter a lone scientist, scared (almost) to death. She begs them to turn the ship’s power back off. But - is it too late? The haggard tug crew has no idea that an alien life form holding the ship hostage not only feeds on electricity but thrives on developing new ways of killing the “virus” on earth known as man. Who will dominate in a fight to the death against a horrifying new strain of evil?

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    49 min
  • Invaders from Mars (1986) Movie Review

    Analog Jones starts another theme month with "it came from space." This week we watched another Tobe Hooper movie. Let's pop in a VHS and watch Invaders from Mars from 1986! Also, stay tuned to listen to us talk about Halloween Kills (2022) and Lord of the Rings: Ring of Powers (2022) Season 1. 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Tobe Hooper
    Screenplay by Dan O’Bannon and Don Jakoby (Death Wish 3 and Vampires)
    Distributed by Cannon Pictures
    Released on June 6, 1986
    Budget: $7 million
    Box Office: $4.9 million

    Starring

    Karen Black as Linda Magnuson (the school nurse)
    Hunter Carson as David Gardner
    Timothy Bottoms as George Gardner
    Laraine Newman as Ellen Gardner
    James Karen as General Climet Wilson
    Bud Cort as Nasa Scientist
    Louise Fletcher as Mrs. Mckeltch (Best known as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest)

    VHS Description

    Starring Karen Black, Hunter Carson, Timothy Bottoms, Laraine Newman, James Karen, Bud Cort, and Louise Fletcher.

    The classic ‘50s cold war sci-fi horror film is transformed into a monstrously gripping, modern special effects tour-de-force! Director Tobe Hooper (Poltergeist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre I, and II) brings his own uniquely spectacular vision to this masterful new version of everyone’s favorite “alien invasion” tale!

    A courageous young boy battles the hideous Martians who have “taken over” his parents (Laraine Newman and Timothy Bottoms) – and who now threaten to subjugate the entire planet! Also caught up in the terrifying action are Oscar winner Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) and Karen Black (Easy Rider, Savage Dawn). Truly unearthly creature design and make-up techniques blend with the astonishing special visual effects of Academy Award winner John Dykstra (Star Wars). A breathtaking, pulse-pounding science fiction mind-blower!

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    1 hr 4 min
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995) Movie Review

    It's our Halloween episode! This week Analog Jones completes our Texa's Chainsaw Massacre fun when we review The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995). We also discuss Deadstream (2022), Do Revenge (2022), and Hellraiser (2022). 

    Quick Facts

    Directed by Kim Henkel
    Written by Kim Henkel
    Based on characters created by Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper
    Distributed by Columbia Pictures and Cinepix Film Properties 
    Budget: $600,000
    Box Office: $185,898
    Release on video on August 29, 1997

    Starring

    Renée Zellweger as Jenny
    Matthew McConaughey as Vilmer
    Robert Jacks as Leatherface
    Tonie Perensky as Darla
    Lisa Marie Newmyer as Heather
    Joe Stevens as Walter Edward
    John Harrison as Sean
    Tyler Cone as Barry

    VHS Trailers

    Dream for an Insomniac (1996) with Jennifer Aniston
    Killing Time (Britsh spy film) 
    U Turn with Sean Pean
    The Assignment with Ben Kingsley and Donald Sutherland
    I still know what you did last summer

    VHS Description

    If looks could kill, he wouldn’t need a chainsaw. 
    “Leatherface crosses Divine with Hannibal Lecter.” –Thelma Adams, The New York Post
    “A giddy mix of gruesome horror and campy humor.” –John Anderson, Los Angeles Times

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    1 hr 19 min

About Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS Podcast

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Listen as three men set out to find the treasure in the countless mounds of forgotten VHS tapes around flea markets, garage sales, basements, and closets. We are a VHS podcast that looks at VHS box…