VIA VHS Podcast

VIA VHS Podcast

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VIA VHS Podcast episodes

  • Episode 010: A Knight's Tale - Rewind Review
    A Knight’s Tale
    It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since this anachronistic medieval romp hit theaters. A Knight’s Tale is a lovable early 00’s classic inspired by one of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. It’s a historical fiction sports film about jousting with a classic rock soundtrack, it’s fun, weird and will definitely rock you!
    This is Wesley’s first entry into the “get to know me” series of movies we are reviewing here at VHS, so sit back and relax, because you’ve been weighed, measured and found wanting of this review of A Knight’s Tale
    YouTube:
    Check out the VIA VHS Podcast on all the major podcasting platforms in the link below, including Apple, Spotify and TuneIn.
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    Intro Credit: NIHILORE http://www.nihilore.com/synthwave Song: Bush Week
    Outro Credit: Polski Motion Design https://www.youtube.com/user/DejViZ100
    THE GRID
    Outro Music Credit: NIHILORE: Sparkwood & 21 Synthwave — Nihilore: Royalty Free Music
    “Coming Up Next” bumper music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist: https://youtu.be/ItOSLYmjYnQ
    oldmanorange.com
    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
    Find all of Spencer’s work at Old Man Orange Podcast, Pizza Boyz Comics, Drunk Batman Comedy & Multi-Media Fun! - Old Man Orange Blog
    Podcast:
    https://linktr.ee/viavhs
    Intro Credit: To the Stars (feat. Elevate the Sky) https://youtu.be/OO7UkJ3AOf8
    Outro Music Credit: NIHILORE: Sparkwood & 21 Synthwave — Nihilore: Royalty Free Music
    “Coming Up Next” bumper music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist: https://youtu.be/ItOSLYmjYnQ
    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
    55 min
  • Episode 009: Last Action Hero
    At the height of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fame we get what should’ve been his biggest hit ever. A film that appeals to not only Arnold’s action fueled fan base and all lovers of testosterone, machismo and explosions, but also the kid and family fan base he cultivated through films like Kindergarten Cop and T2. Yes T2, thanks Furlong.
    Instead, Last Action Hero was a box office disappointment, mostly due to terrible marketing decisions like opening the week after Jurassic Park. LAH was a tonally confusing blunder in the eyes of many critics, failing to get the laughs it was striving for. But like all things Arnold, this film has developed a loyal fanbase and over the years has gained a reputation as a misunderstood action/comedy classic.
    In this episode of VIA VHS Rewind Review. Wes and Spencer look back at Arnold’s most polarizing film Last Action Hero Podcast:
    https://linktr.ee/viavhs
    Intro Credit: To the Stars (feat. Elevate the Sky) https://youtu.be/OO7UkJ3AOf8
    Outro Music Credit: NIHILORE: Sparkwood & 21 Synthwave — Nihilore: Royalty Free Music
    “Coming Up Next” bumper music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist: https://youtu.be/ItOSLYmjYnQ
    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 008: Bull Durham
    In this episode of VIA VHS, Wes and Spencer look back at 1988’s Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. Podcast:
    https://linktr.ee/viavhs
    Intro Credit: To the Stars (feat. Elevate the Sky) https://youtu.be/OO7UkJ3AOf8
    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr
  • Episode 005: True Lies

    True Lies

     True Lies is one of the last big blockbusters of the Arnold Schwarzenegger era and should be considered one of the best box office popcorn flicks ever. Unfortunately, True Lies has been largely absent from home media sales since 1999 and only sparsely added to streaming services since their inception. Because if it’s elusiveness, True Lies isn’t revisited or discussed nearly as much as it should be, even though it’s still well known and regarded as one of the 90s biggest hits.

     As the youngins say, this film slaps! An interesting collaboration between Cameron and Schwarzenegger, as True Lies separates itself from their Terminator films with levity and wit, but still celebrates the amazing practical effects and god-tier action filmmaking from Cameron and Schwarzenegger’s precious two films. Join Wes and Spencer as they review the somewhat forgotten, True Lies.

    Check out the VIA VHS Podcast on all the major podcasting platforms in the link below, including Apple, Spotify and TuneIn.

    https://linktr.ee/viavhs

    Intro Credit: NIHILORE http://www.nihilore.com/synthwave Song: Bush Week

    Outro Credit: Polski Motion Design https://www.youtube.com/user/DejViZ100

    THE GRID

    Outro Music Credit: NIHILORE: Sparkwood & 21 Synthwave — Nihilore: Royalty Free Music

    “Coming Up Next” bumper music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist: https://youtu.be/ItOSLYmjYnQ

    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

    Find all of Spencer’s work at Old Man Orange Podcast, Pizza Boyz Comics, Drunk Batman Comedy & Multi-Media Fun! - Old Man Orange Blog

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 004: Jewel of the Nile

    DISCLAIMER: Just a quick message before the episode begins. Spencer and I have been trying a lot of different things in regards to making VIA VHS a multimedia podcast while recording with each other from 2500 miles away. Unfortunately some of those things we’ve tried didnt work very well. For the double feature episodes of Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile, I made the difficult decision to use the Skype audio for the podcast release. Unfortunately there were some unforeseen audio issues that went unnoticed until I listened fully to both recordings and it was impossible to use the recorded audio. The Skype audio isn’t ideal, but I feel like it’s at least listenable and I’d rather release the episodes as opposed to trashing it all together. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube if you prefer. So with that out of the way, on with the show.

    Jewel of the Nile 

    After the unexpected success of Romancing the Stone, the studio and producer Michael Douglas was eager to begin work on the films sequel Jewel of the Nile. 

    Sadly, screenwriter Diane Thomas who penned the clever and endearing Romancing the Stone, passed away when her boyfriend crashed her new Porsche, a Porsche that was given to her by none other than Michael Douglas as thanks for her work on the first film. 

    When Diane was tragically killed, she was working on a project with Steven Spielberg, as was Romancing the Stone’s director Robert Zemeckis, who after being fired from directing Cocoon, was given the green light to direct his next film Back to the Future. Even without the director and writer from Romancing the Stone, production on Jewel of the Nile went ahead anyways. Lead star Kathleen Turner wasn’t pleased with the script for Jewel of the Nile, she was obligated to star in the film nonetheless, but perhaps her reservations on Jewel of the Nile were correct. 

    Jewel of the Nile was rushed into theaters just a year after the release of Romancing the Stone, its apparent. This cheap follow up isn’t as good as the original, but still finds some of the charm from its predecessor at times, albeit fleeting moments. In this episode of VIA VHS, Wesley and Spencer review the forgettable sequel to Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile

    Check out the VIA VHS Podcast on all the major podcasting platforms in the link below, including Apple, Spotify and TuneIn.

    https://linktr.ee/viavhs

    Intro Credit: NIHILORE http://www.nihilore.com/synthwave Song: Bush Week

    Outro Credit: Polski Motion Design https://www.youtube.com/user/DejViZ100

    THE GRID

    Outro Music Credit: NIHILORE: Sparkwood & 21 Synthwave — Nihilore: Royalty Free Music

    “Coming Up Next” bumper music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist: https://youtu.be/ItOSLYmjYnQ

    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

    Find all of Spencer’s work at Old Man Orange Podcast, Pizza Boyz Comics, Drunk Batman Comedy & Multi-Media Fun! - Old Man Orange Blog

    57 min
  • Episode 003: Romancing the Stone

    DISCLAIMER: Just a quick message before the episode begins. Spencer and I have been trying a lot of different things in regards to making VIA VHS a multimedia podcast while recording with each other from 2500 miles away. Unfortunately some of those things we’ve tried didn't work very well. For the double feature episodes of Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile, I made the difficult decision to use the Skype audio for the podcast release. Unfortunately there were some unforeseen audio issues that went unnoticed until I listened fully to both recordings and it was impossible to use the recorded audio. The Skype audio isn’t ideal, but I feel like it’s at least listenable and I’d rather release the episodes as opposed to trashing it all together. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube if you prefer. So with that out of the way, on with the show. 

    Romancing the Stone

    The story was of how Romancing the Stone was made is almost as romantic as the film itself. A burgeoning screenwriter Diane Thomas was supporting herself as waitress a at a local LA cafe, when non other than Michael Douglas came in for a bite to eat. Diane seized the opportunity by pitching her script for what would become Romancing the Stone to Douglas and the rest as they say, is history.

     The story of Diane Thomas ultimately has a tragic end, to be continued with our review of this film’s sequel Jewel of the Nile. 

    Romancing the Stone is a clever action, romantic/comedy that’s often unfairly compared to Raiders of the Lost Ark. This witty play on Harlequin Romance novels was a huge success and is considered a classic today, also serving as a launchpad for director Robert Zemeckis. After troubling test screenings, which ultimately led several to re-writes and re-shoots, Zemeckis was fired from his next project Cocoon. But with excessive charm and charisma from his two main stars Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, and great directing by Zemeckis, they were ultimately able to create an endearing 80s classic. In this episode of VIA VHS we look back Romancing the Stone,the first part of our Douglas/Turner double feature.  

    Check out the VIA VHS Podcast on all the major podcasting platforms in the link below, including Apple, Spotify and TuneIn.  

    https://linktr.ee/viavhs  Intro Credit: 

    NIHILORE http://www.nihilore.com/synthwave Song: 

    Bush Week  Outro Credit: Polski Motion Design 

    https://www.youtube.com/user/DejViZ100 THE GRID  Outro Music Credit: 

    NIHILORE: Sparkwood & 21 Synthwave — Nihilore: Royalty Free Music 

    “Coming Up Next” bumper music: Eastridge Turnstile by  The Loyalist: https://youtu.be/ItOSLYmjYnQ  

    Pizza Boyz: Pizza Boyz Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology  Find all of Spencer’s work at Old Man Orange Podcast, Pizza Boyz Comics, Drunk Batman Comedy & Multi-Media Fun! - Old Man Orange Blog

    48 min
  • Episode 002: Hook
    Rarely has the disconnect between viewers and critics differed as much as they do with Hook. 90s kids were indoctrinated by Hook’s charm, sentiment and imagination, even though we may have been a little confused on the dynamic between grown-up Peter and Neverland.
    Hook was fun, a playground reenactment staple, we all fought over who was gonna be Rufio and based on the action figures, video games and other merchandise, the marketing team also knew the kids would love it.
    The critics however felt different. They view Hook as a disjointed and tonally confusing retelling of a classic tale. They’re not necessarily wrong either, even the legendary director Steven Spielberg who helmed this classic is disappointed in his own foray into the Pan mythos.
    Viewing Hook through the eyes of an adult may change your opinion on this film, if you’re able to remove the warm-fuzzy nostalgic memory goggles that is. Still, even through my eyes which are now in their mid-30s, I feel like the critics and even Spielberg may have been to hard on Hook.
    In this episode of VIA VHS Rewind Review, Wesley and Spencer break down Hook and discuss what did and didn’t work in this 90s classic.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 001: CutThroat Island
    Cutthroat Island Rewind Review
    Cutthroat Island has an infamous legacy within the film industry, a cautionary tale of ego driven exuberance that killed an entire studio and produced one of the biggest box office bombs in history. Soaring costs, wasteful spending and overall recklessness on an epic scale left no room in the budget for...well, anything else, even advertising.
    So what’s left is a swashbuckling action-adventure with amazing costumes, elaborate set pieces, tremendous on location cinematography and gratuitous explosions, lots of of gratuitous explosions, including the what is possibly the best explosion in the history of movies. You’re left with a film that was supposed to be a blockbuster holiday tent-pole, possible franchise launching vehicle and a marketing machine that included merchandise, presumably toys and even a video game tie-in.
    But, is it any good? No doubt with all the money thrown at the film and the aforementioned scale of the production, it’s certainly a site to behold. But what about the story, the characters and the overall entertainment value? You know, the things money can’t always buy.
    In this episode of VIA VHS, Wesley and Spencer look back at this holiday dud, give their honest thoughts on the film and discuss what could’ve been had Cutthroat Island been a success
    1 hr 3 min
  • Bio-Dome- Rewind Review
    (audio from YouTube VIA VHS Rewind Review) Bio-Dome is infamous, it’s reputation as a disastrous disappointment and career defining film for Pauly Shore is renowned. Somehow, Bio-Dome has a strong cult following, is this a misunderstood gem, or as atrocious as the critics say?
    13 min
  • Gladiator-Rewind Review
    (audio from YouTube VIA VHS Rewind Review) In this episode of Rewind Review we celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the new millenniums first blockbusters, Gladiator! This Hollywood Epic is still incredibly popular 20 years in and still one of the best films from Ridley Scott. Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix captivate, the action is incredible and Wesley gushes about one of his favorite all-time movies.
    16 min

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The VIA VHS Podcast is your virtual video store. Imagine being transported back in time to a video store in the 80s or 90s and getting swept up in conversations with two crazy, movie obsessed guys…