Video Junkyard Podcast

On this episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast, we start our two-part run of Holiday Slashers starting with 1981's "My Bloody Valentine". Directed by George Mihalk, this cult classic tells the story of a local tragedy and legend of a murderous miner that has haunted a town for decades. When the murders start again, is it local legend come true? Check out this cult classic and join us on the Video Junkyard Podcast for the review!

This week on the Video Junkyard Podcast we continue our exploration into offbeat/misfit/team-up/sci-fi/comedy films that are kinda/sorta like Ghostbusters, or "Does it Ghostbust?" with an entry from The Man himself, Mr. Ivan Reitman. On Episode 192 we discuss Evolution (2001) starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Sean William Scott, and Julianne Moore. When a meteor crashes in Arizona and oozes out a form of rapidly-evolving alien life, its up to two community college professors, a government doctor, and a firefighter flunky to stop the extraterrestrial menace before it takes over the world!

Sound familiar?

Kinda/sorta, right?

Check out the latest episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast to see how it shapes up!

With the recent release of a new film in the Ghostbusters franchise and the unfortunate passing of director/producer Ivan Reitman the nostalgia for all things, Ghostbuster is at an all-time high. We asked "what is it that makes Ghostbusters such a special movie?" and "Are there any other films that have the same ingredients and the same effect?" And so we bring you the first of the "Kinda like Ghostbusters" series and we're watching 1997's "Men In Black".

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The VJP returns from the land down under and we've brought back souvenirs! The most important of which is the 2003 Spierig Brothers zombie comedy/thriller "Undead". This more recent Oz-sploitation outing pairs zombie movie shenanigans with an alien invasion aesthetic for a combination that's very unique. If you missed this one in 2003 or haven't ever heard of it now is your chance to check it out on Tubi and join us as we prepare for the invasion!

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On this episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast, Erik and Joe review the 1976 Australian exploitation/biopic "Mad Dog Morgan", directed by Phillipe Mora and starring Dennis Hopper, Frank Thring, and David Gulpilil. Mad Dog Morgan tells the story of Daniel Morgan, an Irish gold panner living as a bushranger in the Australian outback in the 1860s. Violent, drunk, and wild, Morgan evades capture from the Government of South Wales and leaves a trail of blooshed in his wake. Dennis Hopper brings Morgan to life (sort of?) in this particularly bizarre film from down under. Check out the movie on PlutoTV for free and join us for the breakdown on the Video Junkyard Podcast!

This week, we are concluding the Podcast's Consensual Fish Love Valentine double-feature with 1984's "Splash", a Ron Howard film, starting Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, and John Candy. Once again, the Junkyard Boys have to explore the forbidding love between man and anthropomorphized marine life, but this time through the murky gaze of an early 80's male lead with commitment issues; tackling serious questions like: How many "fish out of water" jokes can a viewer endure? Can we love a sleazy John Candy? And most importantly, What exactly are the logistics of one having sex on top of a fridge in this CURSED HELL OF A WORLD?!

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Happy Valentine's from the fine folks here at the Video Junkyard Podcast. This week we start the romantic celebration by watching some unconventional "romantic films", specifically those involving human/fish love. We start with the Academy Award winning "The Shape of Water". This Aquatic fairy tale is directed by Guillermo Del Toro and features many master performances by its excellent cast. You're invited to discuss this Oscar winner with us in the Video Junkyard.

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On thisssss extra ssspecial episssode of the Video Junkyard Podcassssst we cover the 1973 ssssci-fi/horror film "Sssssss"!

Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski and starring Strother Martin, Dirk Benedict, Heather Menzies, and Richard B. Shull, the film tells the story of Dr. Carl Stoner (Martin) who recruits college student David Blake (Benedict) to assist in his herpetology lab (dudes got a buncha snakes). But when David starts having strange reactions to some of Stoner's experiments, the true horror of Stoner's research is revealed! While there is no shortage of snake-themed horror/sci-fi films to choose from, check out the Video Junkyard Podcast this week to get our take!

This week we dig back into the sordid past of comic book adaptations. As I'm sure you know, the results have always been mixed. Our subject in question is the 2005 feature film "Constantine" starring Keanu Reeves as the titular John Constantine of "Hellblazer" fame. This was a controversial film upon it's release and fans of the DC/Vertigo graphic novels didn't really connect with it but is it worth another look. Come along with us on a little visit to hell with Keanu and company.

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This week we give a Video Junkyard farewell to the great talent of Betty White in the only way we can, by watching Lake Placid! The 1999 Giant Croc movie has a stellar cast but the feature is of course Ms. White's foul mother Mrs. Bickerman, mother of Giant Crocs. Re-visit this classic with us and help us send off a true legend, Betty White.

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