Hollywood Video Guys

This week on The Hollywood Video Guys Podcast, join Mike, Don, and Randy as they plug in the VCR and rewind to the greatest rock and roll movies of all time! Get ready for a triple feature of cinematic chaos, backstage shenanigans, and enough denim and leather to outfit a small army.

First up, we’re strapping in with the legendary mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap. The guys are turning the amps up to 11 to discuss the film that taught us all the dangers of miniature Stonehenge, mismatched bass players, and the elusive "Jazz Odyssey." We'll see if it holds up as the funniest rock satire ever made.

Next, we're catching a ride on the bus with Cameron Crowe's classic, Almost Famous. Get your backstage pass ready as we dive into the heartwarming and hilarious story of a young writer's journey with a band on the verge of superstardom. We'll explore the film's iconic characters, timeless soundtrack, and the bittersweet truth of finding your place in the world. It’s a love letter to music and the one film that makes you want to spontaneously join a rock tour.

Finally, we're lighting a fire and getting philosophical with Oliver Stone's controversial epic, The Doors. Mike, Don, and Randy will debate Val Kilmer's spooky-good performance, the film's psychedelic excesses, and whether it’s a brilliant masterpiece or just an excuse for a really long montage of Jim Morrison staring intensely at things.

So grab your ripped jeans and a bag of popcorn (we prefer the buttered kind, you know, for the grease), and get ready for a heavy dose of movie memories. It's The Hollywood Video Guys Podcast—where the only thing we love more than movies is arguing about them.

This week, the Hollywood Video Guys dust off the shelves and crack open the time capsule as we each reveal our Top 5 Movies of 2005—the year of gritty visuals, horror revivals, and the rebirth of the Dark Knight. From the stylized chaos of Sin City to the brutal backpacking nightmare of Hostel, to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and the gritty reboot of Batman Begins, we’re diving deep into what made these films stand out—and what aged like milk.

Expect passionate debate, nostalgic rental memories, and a few spicy honorable and dishonorable mentions (we’re looking at you, Doom). Whether you worked the late shift at Hollywood Video or just miss the smell of a freshly opened DVD case, this episode is for you.

Hit play, rewind with us, and let’s party like it’s 2005.

The Hollywood Video Guys: A Horror Franchise Deep Dive

In this episode, Mike, Randy, and horror expert Bob dive headfirst into the world of horror franchises. They discuss everything from the iconic Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream to the more recent Terrifier series.

They also tackle the age-old debate: Is The Shining a franchise? And, of course, they couldn’t resist a showdown between Halloween Resurrection and Halloween Ends to determine the worst Halloween film ever made.

Tune in for a thrilling discussion on all things horror. Subscribe to The Hollywood Video Guys wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of the Hollywood Video Guys podcast, hosts Mike, Randy, and Donny explore the electrifying dynamics of the Bad Boys film franchise, led by the dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, whose contrasting personas inject humor and heart into the high-octane action. Directed with bombastic flair by Michael Bay, known for his signature style of explosive set pieces and sleek cinematography, the franchise became synonymous with blockbuster entertainment. As the discussion unfolds, they also dissect the contributions of new directors in the latter films, examining how each helmsman shaped the franchise's evolving tone. Join the Hollywood Video Guys on Instagram, Threads, and X to continue the conversation, or reach out via email at [email protected].

In this episode of the Hollywood Video Guys podcast, hosts Mike, Donny and Deuce take a deep dive into the iconic Back to the Future trilogy, a series that follows teenager Marty McFly as he travels through time in a DeLorean invented by his eccentric friend, Doc Brown. Join them as they explore the production details of all three movies, including the famous 80s actors who were considered for roles and the controversial casting choices throughout the series. They also share their favorite scenes and memorable lines from this beloved sci-fi adventure. 

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May the force be with us on the newest episode of the Hollywood Video Guys podcast. Join Randy, Mike and guest customer Deucey as we discuss all things Star Wars. Listen as the crew talks about their first memories of Star Wars and the original trilogy. Later, your hosts will debate the best non original trilogy movie in the Star Wars Franchise. Take a deep dive into the cinematic lore of Star Wars as well as a heated discussion about the greatness (or lack thereof) Ryan Johnson’s The Last Jedi. 

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We’re taking you out to the ball game in this episode of the Hollywood Video Guys podcast. Your hosts Mike and Randy have compiled a list of their top 5 favorite Baseball movies. Hollywood has been making movies about baseball since the beginning of cinema. From comedies to musicals, from action to drama baseball movies cover it all. Listen as your hosts talk about why they love baseball movies before ultimately revealing their top 5 favorites. 

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It’s Pick-a-Palooza on this episode of the Hollywood Video Guys podcast! In this episode your hosts Mike,  Don and Randy have each picked one movie that another host has to watch. First up is the 1993 film Tombstone (10:00). Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Powers Booth, and Sam Elliot, Tombstone tells the tale of a a successful lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona, but those plans are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating. The next film is 1994’s Quiz Show (36:30). A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin's investigation. Last on the list, we jump ahead to 2017 with the film The Florida Project (1:00:00). Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World.

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We didn't hear no bell!! The Hollywood Video Guys are back with a brand new episode all about "The Italian Stallion" Rocky Balboa.

Beginning in 1973, and enduring in some form all the way to the present day. The Rocky franchise is the ultimate underdog anthology. Your HVG crew begins with Randy’s favorite film in the franchise Rocky (12:10). In the film, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a poor small-time club fighter and debt collector, gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Next up is Mike’s favorite 1979’s Rocky II (44:45).  In the film, Rocky struggles to adjust to his newfound fame and family life. Called out repeatedly by a prideful Apollo Creed, Rocky eventually accepts the rematch. Last on the list is Don’s favorite 1985’s Rocky IV (1:11:55). In the film Rocky confronts Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a Soviet boxer responsible for a personal tragedy in Balboa's life. Afterwards, the guys go over some of the other films in the Rocky franchise as well as ranking the franchise from best to worst (1:39:05). 

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On our SuperBowl Spectacular episode your HVG crew dives into their favorite football movies. First Donny starts us off with Adam Sandler comedy Water Boy (1998). The movie tells the story of Bobby Boucher who becomes a college football star when he is able to tap into his anger and become a tackling machine. Next Mike brings his favorite football movie Any Given Sunday (1999). The film stars Al Pacino as veteran coach Tony D’amato and Jamie Foxx young and brash quarterback Willy Beamen. Directed by Oliver Stone this film has several interweaving stories and a wonderful ensemble cast. Last, Randy takes us home with his favorite movie Remember The Titans (2000). In 1971 Virginia high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white one, the very foundation of football's tradition was put to the test. Starring Denzel Washington as coach Herman Boone. This film also has a strong ensemble cast including Will Patton, Wood Harris and Ryan Hurst. 

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