Video Junkyard Podcast

This week in the Junkyard we take a look at the 1997 adaptation of classic science fiction novel Starship Troopers. Directed by Paul Verhoven the film admittedly used a very different tone than the novel but it did it work out for the better? Let's see what we can make of this once popular but mostly forgotten late 90s sci-fi action affair.

What do you think of Starship Troopers? Send us your review and we will gladly include it in the show. E-mail us at [email protected]

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This week the VJP delivers! That's right we're talking about the other post apocalyptic Kevin Costner action vehicle "The Postman". We thought this would make a nice companion piece to Waterworld and boy... it's something. You'll have to have a listen to find out more.

Have you seen The Postman! Send us your review and we'll feature it on the show. Send reviews or any feedback to [email protected]

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This week in the Junkyard we dive down to find Waterworld. Often considered the "biggest flop of all time" Waterworld is the first of two Post Apocalyptic Kevin Costner movies that we are digging out of the pile. Is this one really as bad as legend would tell us? Join us to discuss.

What are you thoughts on Waterworld? Share your review with the VJP. Shoot us an email at [email protected].

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This week guest host Ryan Steiskal shows us one of his favorite films. Continuing our coverage of offbeat musicals we bring you The Phantom of the Paradise. The 1976 musical by Brian DePalma is often considered a forgotten classic that "maybe be better than Rocky Horror". Join us in the Junkyard and see what we can make of this 70s musical mayhem.

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Better late than never! Artist Extraordinaire Ryan Steiskal joins the VJP once again to discuss some offbeat musicals from the 70s and 80s. This week the lesser known step brother of The Rocky Horror Picture Show... This is Shock Treatment. The 1981 "sequel" to RHPS has had a lesser cult following than it's predecessor but let's see how it measures up.

Have you seen Shock Treatment? Please send your review to us and we'll feature it on the show. [email protected].

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I'm your huckleberry...

This week on the Video Junkyard Podcast, Joe and Erik continue their western adventure with the 1993 American Western film "Tombestone", directed by George P. Cosmatos with the incredibly star-studded cast of Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, and Dana Delany. Tombstone tells the story of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo, William Brocius, and the gun fight at the OK Corral. How well does Tombstone hold up over time? Check out the latest episode to find out!

Howdy, Partners! For the next few weeks, the Video Junkyard Podcast is heading west as we revisit the brief late 80s-early 90s western resurgence. This week, Erik and Joe saddle up and and review Young Guns (1988)directed by Christopher Cain and starring Brat Pack regulars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Casey Siemaszko, Terence Stamp, Terry O'Quinn, Brian Keith, and the great Jack Palance. Is this re-telling of the tale of Billy the Kid live up to the legend, or has the sun set on it? Check out the new episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast to find out!

We welcome back the one and only Ryan Steiskal (AKA Beerslayer the Barbarian) to continue our Conan conversation. This week we look at the 1984 sequel Conan the Destroyer. This is the often maligned "toned down" PG rated adventure but is it really as bad as they told you it was?

Have you seen this movie? Do you love? Hate it? Share your review with us and we'll be sure to read it on the show. Please send that and any other feedback to [email protected].

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This week we welcome back friend of the show Ryan Steiskal to talk about the filmic world of Conan the Barbarian. This week we talk about Conan the Barbarian starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones. This movie was catalyst to many sword and sorcery films to follow throughout the 80s but is it really the best of the bunch?

Come with us on an epic quest this week and next.

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This week we look at the 1987 Kathryn Bigelow film "Near Dark" - a unique film that blends aspects of road movies, contemporary westerns, film noir, and - most importantly - a incredible twist on the vampire genre. This isn't Twilight.... Tune in as Joe and Erik discuss this often-overlooked gem on the Video Junkyard Podcast!