Episodes
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Russell does a shift with Perrin and Gad. We talk latest films 'A Real Pain' and The Six Triple Eight', along with thoughts on the new season of Squid Game. But some special time is given to talk about David Lynch and the films he gave the world.
Hey did you guys see…
The passing of David Lynch
The worst director ever is making The Dark Knight
Osgood Perkins new film, The Monkey
OK Go makes another bonkers music video
Trump’s going to Make Movies Great Again with Hollywood’s most relevant stars
What we’ve been watching
A Real Pain | The Bioscope
The Six Triple Eight | Netflix
Squid Game Season 2 | Netflix
Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action | Netflix
David Lynch recommendations
5 Scenes That Define David Lynch’s ‘Lynchian’ Vision - The New York Times
The Straight Story | Disney+
Mulholland Drive | Apple TV
Blue Velvet | Apple TV
Lost Highway | MUBI
Eraser Head | MUBI
Elephant Man
P-dogs Lynch List
The Wizard of Oz | Apple TV
Lynch/Oz
David Lynch: The Art of Life
Lucky (2017)
Holy Motors
Video Store Official Site
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Russell does a shift with Graeme. We talk music biopics 'A Complete Unknown', 'Better Man', and Avicii doc 'I'm Tim', along with other Netflix limited series you should be watching.
Hey did you guys see…
The trailer for James Gunn’s Superman
Popeye and Tintin are now in the public domain
Paul Rudd killed a Unicorn
There’s a new season of Black Mirror on the way
We finally know what Chris Nolan’s next film will be
…after some ridiculous rumours
Luca Guadagnino might be making Lord of the Flies
…and might not be making American Psycho?
James Wan might be making a Ninja Turtles movie
A script for Ridley Scott’s Dune has been found
Andor cost an insane amount of money
Netflix has some terrible ideas
What we’ve been watching
A Complete Unknown | The Bioscope
Avicii: I’m Tim | Netflix
Avicii: My Last Show | Netflix
The Madness | Netflix
No Good Deed | Netflix
Shrinking | Apple TV
Links
The Adventures of Tintin and the Shadows of Giants | Breadsword
Official site for The Video Store
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Russ is joined by Graeme, Cole and Perrin for a special episode where we list our favourite film and tv shows from 2024.
SPOILER WARNINGS FOR LITERALLY ALL OF THESE!!
The Boy and the Heron | Netflix
Red Rooms | Apple TV
Shōgun | Disney+
Challengers | Prime Video
Rebel Ridge | Netflix
The Order | Letterboxd
Bluey | Disney+
Blink Twice | Apple TV
Wicked | Letterboxd
Twisters | Apple TV
Fallout | Prime Video
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus | MUBI
Dune: Part 2 | Showmax
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Apple TV
Strange Darling | Letterboxd
Alien: Romulus | Apple TV
Presumed Innocent | Apple TV+
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Xbox Game Pass
Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World | MUBI
I Saw the TV Glow | Apple TV
Sing Sing | Letterboxd
Perrin’s Blog: Poorly Written Musings
Video Store Official Site
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This week's guest is director, writer & theatre performer Brett de Groot. Starring as Mickey in Disney's The Magic Box, we wanted to catch up with him on the experience, as well as what films and TV he is enjoying at the moment. Russell and Perrin then talk Christmas movies, and P Dog gives his list of the top 5 hidden gems to watch this festive season.
Disney The Magic Box Musical in Johannesburg
Recommended Films & Series
Fantasia | Disney+
Wicked (In Theatres)
The Penguin | Showmax
Palm Springs | Prime Video
P-dog's Christmas List
The Holdovers | Showmax
Die Hard 2 | Apple TV
Better Watch Out | Apple TV
Tokyo Godfathers | Apple TV
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Apple TV
Tangerine | Letterboxd
Video Store Links
Official Site
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Russell does a shift with Graeme, but the two were joined by a pop in from fellow movie lover and critic Vashist (@personalmovielist on instagram).
Hey did you guys see…
The trailer for 28 Years Later
And they shot it on an iPhone
Coldplay’s video with Dick Van Dyke
Alex Garland’s new film Warfare
Austin Butler is an American Psycho
Aardman is teaming up with Pokémon
Disney’s (sort of) Inside Out series
James Gunn’s Superman trailer is out on the 19th
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is now on Netflix
The Wild Robot Golden Globe nominations
Malcolm’s going back to the Middle
Sebastian Stan’s duel Golden Globe noms
The stuff we’ve been watching (and playing)
Day of the Jackal | Coming to Showmax in January
Is It Cake? | Netflix
Secret Level | Prime Video
Polo | Netflix
Queer Eye | Netflix
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Xbox Game Pass
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Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. we talk the latest Zemeckis offering 'Here', along with new Star Wars show 'The Skeleton Crew', and lots more!
Hey did you guys see…
The live-action Snow White trailer
Severance season 2 is out in January
The Invincible season 3 trailer
Thunderbolts*
Kneecap screening at The Bioscope and winning 7 British Independent Film Awards
What we’ve been watching
Here (In Theatres) | The Bioscope
Nutcrackers | Disney+
Skeleton Crew | Disney+
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This week's guests are Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour. They are Cape Town - based animation directors that recently won an International Emmy for their short film 'Tabby McTat'. We go through their process of making the film, and the film's they have recently enjoyed watching.
Tabby McTat | ShowMax
SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat
Recommended movies & series
Past Lives | ShowMax
Heretic (In Theatres) | The Bioscope
The Wild Robot | Apple TV
Perfect Days | Letterboxd
Hey did you guys see…
Moana 2 had a crazy opening weekend
Better Man is releasing on January 24 in SA
What we’ve been watching
A Man on the Inside | Netflix
The Later Daters | Netflix
Jim Henson Idea Man | Disney+
DefunctTV: Jim Henson | YouTube
Video Store Links
Official Site
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk the magical Wicked, the bold body horror 'The Substance', the latest Christmas movie everyone is talking about, and lots more!
Hey did you guys see…
Scorsese and Spielberg are making a Cape Fear series for Apple
Editor's note: The real best version of Cape Fear
The first look at Del Toro’s Frankenstein
The trailer for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon
2024’s biggest movies are all sequels
Lynne Ramsey’s new film
Luca Guadanino & Daniel Craig making DC’s Sgt. Rock (maybe)
I guess Hot Frosty (Netflix) is a thing now
What we’ve been watching
Wicked (In Theatres) | The Bioscope
The Substance | Mubi
Out of My Mind | Disney+
P-dog’s Witch List
Häxan
Witches
You Won't Be Alone
Kiki’s Delivery Service
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Video Store Links
Official Site
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We go through the latest entertainment news, as well as the films and TV shows we have been watching this past week.
Hey did you guy’s see…
Bob Iger is leaving Disney… Again
George Lucas is Disney’s largest shareholder
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a thing
WB sells a-bunch-a-Batmobiles
Disney’s new Beatles documentary
Reassessing Yoko Ono
Conan O’Brian is hosting the Oscars
The Penguin Lessons looks very Russell
The Predator will be the main character
The Onion buys InfoWars (lol)
Nick Cave’s mad Gladiator sequel
What we’re watching
Gladiator II (In Theatres) | Letterboxd
I Saw the TV Glow | Apple TV
Dream Scenario | Prime Video
Nosferatu | Cultpix
A Nightmare on Elm Street | Apple TV
Tracker | Disney+
SPRINT | Netflix
The Legend of Vox Machina | Prime Video
Video Store Links
Official Site
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Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin! We talk about the films and series we have been watching this past week.
Hey did you guys see…
The trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning!!!!
There’s going to be a Game of Thrones movie
Kneecap is coming to SA Theatres
More Alien and Predator movies are on the way
Wicked toy packaging whoopsie
Mickey 17 is delayed again… but that’s good
Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination, Platoon) dies
Simon Kinberg will write and produce new Star Wars trilogy
Universal are making live-action LEGO movies… :(
Films & Series we’re watching
Conclave (In Theatres) | The Bioscope
Sing Sing | Letterboxd
Robot Dreams | Letterboxd
Arcane | Netflix
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron | Letterboxd
P-dog’s Election List
Election | Letterboxd
Boys State | Apple TV+
The War Room | Letterboxd
President | Letterboxd
NO | Letterboxd
VIdeo Store Links
Official Site
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This week's guest is LA-based manager/producer Steven Adams. We talk through his interesting career and the films he's loved across his life.
We also won some awards!!!
The South African Podcast Awards 2024
Films & Series Spoken About
Enter the Void | Letterboxd
Citizen Kane | Apple TV
The Learning Tree | Letterboxd
Malcolm X | Letterboxd
The Matrix | Prime Video
Martha | Netflix
ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord | VEEPS
Other Links:
The Rolling Stones - Like A Rolling Stone | YouTube
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Russell does an extra long shift with Graeme and Perrin this week, because next week we are taking a break! We talk the latest in film, TV, and gaming. This halloween we have included our pick of the top 5 hidden halloween gems you can stream right now.
Hey did you guys see…
… The trailer for Dune of Thrones
… Chris Nolan’s next movie is vampire horror?!
… Or is it a spy thriller?
… Blade gets pulled from Marvel’s schedule
… American Psycho is getting a remake
… Ke Huy Quan’s new hitman movie
… Mike Flanagan’s remaking Carrie for Prime Video
… Kevin Bacon married his cousin… sort of
Movies & Series
Gladiator II (In Theaters 15 November) | Trailer
Goodrich (In Theatres) | Letterboxd
Venom: The Last Dance (In Theatres) | Letterboxd
Venom SPOILERS from 53:20 to 54:20
Doctor Odyssey | Disney+
Simone Biles Rising | Netflix
Hidden Halloween Gems!
Creep | Netflix
Ginger Snaps | Prime Video
Raw | Apple TV
You Won't Be Alone | Apple TV
Under the Shadow | Netflix
Video Store Links
Official Site
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Russell does a shift with Gad and Graeme. We talk through the movies and series we have been watching this past week.
THE HORRORFEST FILM FESTIVAL
Hey did you guys see…
… we were nominated for four SA Podcast awards!
… the trailer for Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey
… more info on the Kendrick Lamar, Matt Stone & Trey Parker movie
… Superman’s dog?
… A24’s The Legend of Ochi
… the trailer for the new Wallace and Gromit movie
… Invisible Season 3 teaser trailer
… the Netflix Martha Stewart documentary
… how Hugh Grant pretended to be his own talent agent
… the trailer for Electric State and the artist that inspired it
… I, Robot director accuses Elon Musk of stealing design
Films & Series
Woman of the Hour | Netflix
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara | Disney+
Smile 2 (In Theatres) | Letterboxd
White Bird (In Theatres) | Letterboxd
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 | Letterboxd
Shrinking | Apple TV+
Video Store Links
Official Site
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This week's guest is Tom Revington, who is not only an incredible cinematographer, but also a dear friend. We catch up after some time apart to talk about his career, and the films he's loved across his life. This is the first in a series of guest chats focusing on the interesting, or perhaps lesser spoken about careers one could have in the film industry. Hear their advice, lessons learned, and how their crucial job comes together along with thousands of others to make the films we love.
Tom Revington | Official Site
STUFF SPOKEN ABOUT
His Three Daughters | Netflix
Robbie Williams | Netflix
A Better Man | Trailer
Army of Shadows | Letterboxd
1917 | Showmax
Le Samouraï | Letterboxd
Cool Runnings | Disney+
The Big Lebowski | Apple TV
Taste of Cherry | Letterboxd
12 Angry Men | Apple TV
The Killing | Prime Video
POST GUEST CHAT
The trailer for Kim’s Video
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk the latest Joker sequel, Marvel's Agatha All Along, The Penguin series, and lots more!
Hey did you guys see…
… The Boy and the Heron is now on Netflix
… The Ayrton Senna Netflix series
… The original title of Blink Twice
… The trailer for the new John Willaims documentary
… When Stephen Colbert (not John Stewart) interviewed Spielberg & Williams
… The new trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic
… Elton John’s new documentary coming to Disney+
… What’s with Michael Jackson being “white”?
… The Robbie Williams biopic trailer
… Apple TV+ new series Disclaimer*
… Billy Crystal in a new horror series?
Films & Series
Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays | ShowMax
Joker: Folie à Deux (In Theatres) | Letterboxd
Wolfs | Apple TV+
Agatha All Along | Disney+
The Penguin | ShowMax
Video Store Links
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk everything from the easy to binge rom-com show 'Nobody Wants This', to violent and dark shows like 'Monsters' and 'Twilight Of The Gods'. From WW2 biopics like 'Lee' to 2024 prevalent films like 'Will and Harper'.
Hey did you guys see…
'Cat Person' is now on ShowMax
The trailer for 'Sinners'
'Megalopolis' opening weekend was a flop
The Trailer for Ballerina
Lady Gaga Drops 'Harlequin' Album, Inspired by Her 'Joker' Character
Maggie Smith, Grande Dame of Stage and Screen, Dies at 89
The stuff we’re watching
Lee (In Theaters) | Letterboxd
Transformers One (In Theaters) | Letterboxd
Will & Harper | Netflix
Nobody Wants This | Netflix
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Prime Video
Twilight of the Gods | Netflix
Love Is Blind: UK | Netflix
Wolfs | Apple TV+
Monsters | Netflix
God Of War Ragnarök | YouTube
Video Store Links
Official Site
Contact: [email protected]
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Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk everything from A.I generated films, to clones of Robert Pattison. From ruthless Korean cooking shows to secret Mormon swinging parties!
Hey did you guys see…
'Shrinking' Season 2 has been announced
The Mickey 17 Trailer?
Lionsgate Inks AI Deal With Runway
The Zapiro cartoon referencing Beetlejuice?
John Cena To Star In a 'Matchbox' Movie
They're making a ‘The Sims’ Movie
The stuff we’re watching…
Bad Genius (2024) In Theatres | Letterboxd
Speak No Evil (2024) In Theatres | Letterboxd
His Three Daughters | Netflix
Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father | Netflix
Culinary Class Wars | Netflix
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives | Disney+
The remakes that are better than the original
Suspiria (2018) Prime Video
Twelve Monkeys | Apple TV
The Birdcage | Apple TV
West Side Story (2021) | Disney+
Floating Weeds (1959) | Letterboxd
Video Store Links
Official Site
Instagram
Contact: [email protected]
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Jonathan Shapiro aka Zapiro pops in to rent something this week at The Video Store. Considered the most respected and celebrated cartoonists in South Africa, his work covering the legacy of Jacob Zuma is currently the subject of the new documentary 'The Showerhead'. We talk about the film, all other aspects of his career, and the films he's loved across his life.
Zapiro | Zapiro.com
Zapiro | Instagram
The Showerhead | The Bioscope
STUFF SPOKEN ABOUT
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Disney+
Mary Poppins | Disney+
The Jungle Book | Disney+
A Boy Named Charlie Brown | Letterboxd
Papillon | Letterboxd
Films directed by Mel Brooks | Letterboxd
Do the Right Thing | Apple TV
Brazil | Apple TV
Monty Python's Life of Brian | Netflix
FURTHER READING
The Adventures of Tintin and the Shadows of Giants (Hergé Documentary) | YouTube
Art Spiegelman Reflects on ‘Maus | The New York Times
VIDEO STORE STUFF
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Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk Dreamwork's latest 'The Wild Robot' which hits cinemas this coming Friday, Apple TV+'s latest crime comedy 'Bad Monkey'. and lots more!
Hey did you guys see…
Kendrick Lamar, 'South Park' Creators Comedy | Variety
A Minecraft Movie - Teaser Trailer | YouTube
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Official Trailer | YouTube
Arcane: Season 2 - Official Trailer | YouTube
Gary Oldman Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' TV Show | Indiewire
Will & Harper - Official Trailer | YouTube
The Apprentice - Official Trailer | YouTube
Apple announces new accessibility features | Apple
DreamWorks Animation Laying Off 70 Employees | Variety
Recommended Films/Series
The Wild Robot | The Bioscope
The Mummy | Prime Video
The Mummy Returns | Prime Video
Deep Rising | Disney+
Bad Monkey | Apple TV+
Shōgun | Disney+
Video Store Links
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Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the world of Beetlejuice, the binge-worthy The Perfect Couple on Netflix, the political doccie The Showerhead, and lots lots more!
The Universe on Stage: HIDDEN GIANTS (webtickets.co.za)
Hey did you guys see…
'Better Man' Review: Robbie Williams Is a CGI Monkey | IndieWire
Pharrell Williams, Michel Gondry's 'Atlantis' Lands May 2025 Release | Variety
Wolf Man | Official Teaser | YouTube
Venice Film Festival Award Winners List | Variety
Recommended Films/Series
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | The Bioscope
Beetlejuice | Apple TV
Napoleon: The Director’s Cut | Apple TV+
Kinds of Kindness | Disney+
The Showerhead | The Bioscope
The Perfect Couple | Netflix
Below Deck: Mediterranean | No Local Streaming
Adam Sandler: Love You | Netflix
Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays | Showmax
Other stuff
Betelgeuse: A guide to the giant star | Space.com
Video Store Links
Official Site
Contact: [email protected]
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