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"The Video Store Podcast" is a nostalgic dive into the world of movies, hosted by a group of former video store employees and enthusiasts who share their unique insights and recommendations on films in each episode.
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Remembering Tim Curry (opens the original)
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It’s a tough time for fans of cinema. You’re welcome to hang out with the video store crew tonight after we lock the doors, grab a soda from the vending machine, and share films featuring one of our favorite actors, the indomitable Tim Curry, who sadly recently passed away. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Ken shares his memories of this film, the one that put Tim Curry on the map. His performance as Frank-N-Furter made this movie one of the biggest cult films of all time, drawing legions of
Straight Talk About Dolly Parton (opens the original)
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Welcome back to another edition of the Video Store Podcast . I’m back today with some lesser known film and TV appearances from the late, great Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Patron Saint of the Smokies, and “the greatest hick whoever lived,” handpicked by someone who grew up in Dolly’s neck of the woods. Dolly Parton embodies the best qualities of all the best people I grew up around at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, and she never lost that kind, generous, salt of the earth
Lost Treasures from the Animated Realms (opens the original)
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Welcome to my sophomore episode, all about animation! If all you know about animated features is big studio blockbusters like Toy Story or Into the Spider-Verse , let me expand your mind into some vintage treasures from the fringes of animation history. These films will give you a new appreciation for the art form, and a throwback to the days when everything was drawn and painted by hand. Digital animation today is still driven by artists, and these old-school rarities are part of what paved the
Kurt Russell: Snake, Salesman, Soldier, Spy (opens the original)
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Hello! My name is Marc Allie. I’m a teacher, blogger, author, and pretty much the biggest nerd you’ll ever meet. As a longtime Video Store Podcast listener, I am thrilled to be a member of the staff. For our staff picks this week, I’ve got four recommendations from the varied career of Kurt Russell. Escape from New York (1981) Escape from New York is the film that cemented Kurt Russell’s transition into a motion picture powerhouse. The film was directed by John Carpenter and was written by Carpe
The Best Kids' Adventure Movies You've Never Heard Of (opens the original)
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Hello, and welcome to my debut episode! My name is Ken, a writer, illustrator & animator from Vancouver — and I’m excited to join the Video Store Podcast staff. If you have kids in your life looking for a great film to watch this summer, or to enjoy as a family with mass quantities of popcorn, listen close! I’ve got some you may have never heard of, but will definitely want to see. ZATHURA: A Space Adventure (2005) If you’ve seen any of the JUMANJI movies, this is the same kind of idea — but in
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