Video Junkyard Podcast

This episode is a little different. This is the first of our commentary-style feature-length episodes that allow you to watch along as we chat about the movie in real-time. For our first attempt, we picked an old favorite: Labyrinth (1985). This Jim Henson project is perhaps remembered best for David Bowie's [performance] as the Goblin King but let's see how this one plays in 2025. Is it still the all-time classic we remember it to be? Join in the conversation by sending your feedback to [email protected]. Your feedback on the format of this show would also be greatly appreciated as we will consider doing more of these in the future.

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This time on the Video Junkyard Podcast we say "down with the mainstream" and watch "Cecil B. Demented".  This 2000 John Waters movie takes down mainstream cinema and we're here for it.  Join in on the discussion by sending your feedback or comments to [email protected].  

Stay tuned for more regular episodes in 2025—happy New Year to all of you junkyard denizens who have joined us on this wild ride.  We have lots of great stuff coming soon.

Happy Halloween from all of us here in the Video Junkyard. This show is going to end up being our Halloween episode this year. It was recorded in April but I think it timed out perfectly as this one has many Halloween vibes if you've never seen The Lords of Salem (2013) d. Rob Zombie I think you may be pleasantly surprised. And if you have let us know what you think about it by sending feedback to [email protected].

Join us in the Junkyard as we get a little weepy of 1985's Mask. This one features a powerhouse performance by Cher that proves that she's not messing around regarding her acting career.

Have you seen Mask? Join in the conversation by sending us feedback at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.

Welcome back to the Video Junkyard. This one's been coming for a long time. All three of us are long-time Godzilla fans (we've reviewed some other films in the franchise so be sure to check out those episodes as well) but we have some very differing opinions on "Godzilla" (1998). Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this ([email protected]). Trash or treasure?

This time we have an audience pick that's sat on the list for quite a while. Being fans of the writer Robert E. Howard, it's odd that none of the Junkyard boys had seen this one before. So here's our take on the first viewing of this romantic biopic "The Whole Wide World".

In this fact-based film set in 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio) is introduced to Novalyne Price (Renée Zellweger), a teacher with aspirations of becoming an author herself, and they begin a unique relationship filled with conversation and imagination. Although the possibility exists for romance, Howard's obsession with his work and dedication to his sick mother (Ann Wedgeworth) leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.

For those who have had the viewing "pleasure" of Tiptoes (2003), you knew we'd eventually be reviewing this one. It truly has to be seen to be believed but maybe you're better off just taking our word for it. Either way, this episode is bound to be a better experience than actually watching Tiptoes, so we have that going for us.

Carol falls in love with Steven without knowing much about him. When Carol finds herself pregnant it forces Steven to expose a secret. Steven happens to be the only average-sized person in a family of dwarfs, including his twin brother Rolfe.

We're slowly catching up. This week we present a movie that was more relevant when we recorded it in the dead of winter... but maybe it'll help cool you off this summer.

It's 30 Days of Night (2007):

In the far Northern Hemisphere, the small town of Barrow, Alaska, experiences a solid month of darkness every year. Though most of the residents head south for the winter, some townspeople remain behind. However, those that stay regret their decision when, one year, hungry vampires descend on Barrow to feed. Sheriff Eben (Josh Hartnett), his wife (Melissa George) and a dwindling band of survivors must try to last until dawn breaks over Barrow's monthlong twilight.

One good turn deserves another. This week we review the sequel to the mighty RoboCop (1987), the sequentially titled RoboCop 2 (1990).

Cyborg Detroit policeman Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is the sole officer on duty after the police force goes on strike against evil conglomerate Omni Consumer Products and its push to foreclose on the city of Detroit. Aside from dealing with the normal level of crime, Murphy must take on crime boss Cain (Tom Noonan), the spread of a dangerous new drug called "Nuke" and the attempt by psychologist Dr. Juliette Faxx (Belinda Bauer) to create another Robocop using a hardened criminal.

This week we finally get to one of our favorite cult classics... RoboCop (1987).

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.