Video Junkyard Podcast
Do you ever get a flash of a memory of a movie you saw as a child, but can’t remember the name? Perhaps you caught it on TV while staying up later than you should have. Or maybe you never saw it, but you recognize the cover art from the neighborhood video store around the block. At the Video Junkyard, we dig up these forgotten films and franchises and see if they still hold up in the digital age. Hosts Erik Gulbrandsen, Joe Peterson and Ryan Steiskal will look at the best, the worst, and the best of the worst.
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Episodes
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
This week in the Junkyard Erik and Joe wrap up their two-part series on Stephen King miniseries with the 1993 TV movie version of "The Tommyknockers"! Does King's first foray into Sci-Fi/Horror invade with terror... or does it crash and burn? Stop in to the Junkyard to find out!
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Friday Feb 08, 2019
This week in the Junkyard Joe and Erik take a look at the 1979 TV mini-series Salem's Lot. This is the first of a two part series exploring the made for TV adaptations of author and Master of Horror Stephen King.
Salem's Lot was the first of many TV Mini-Series based on King's work and often considered the best but does it hold up to modern scrutiny. Do you remember Salem's Lot? Which version is your favorite? The novel was adapted again for a TV miniseries in 2004...
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
This week Erik and Joe welcome back artist Ryan Steiskal to talk about the 1985 Ridley Scott dark fantasy adventure film "Legend" starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry. Does the Lord of Darkness still rule 34 years later? Or is this just a flashy pile of unicorn poo? Stop in to the Video Junkyard to find out!
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
In this episode, Erik and Joe discuss the 1991 Bruce Willis film Hudson Hawk and debate style, substance, and going overboard. One this is for sure - this one is original...for better or worse!
Friday Jan 18, 2019
Friday Jan 18, 2019
Welcome kiddies! This is the Video Junkyard.
This week Erik brings us his wife's favorite movie of all time (kind of) "Drop Dead Fred"(1991). Joe and Erik will take a look at this Burton-esque "black comedy" and see if it still has anything to offer today's youngsters... Do you know Drop Dead Fred? Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid? Do you just wanna write some stuff for us to read on the show? C'mon folks let's get talking.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101775/
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019
In the second Forgotten Franchise episode Joe and Erik celebrate the holiday season by struggling through all of the Silent Night, Deadly Night films. For better or worse they discuss the entire SNDN series including the 2012 remake. Happy Holidays to all of long time denizens of the Video Junkyard and if it's your first stop: buckle up and grab a glass of nog... it's time to get jolly!
[Apologies for the our holiday special being late this year. Due to family emergency we could not record it until after the holiday season. Thanks for your patience.]
Reference:
Yuletide Terror: Christmas Horror on Film and Television
by Paul Corupe (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Kier-la Janisse (Editor)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37543628-yuletide-terror
Film Links:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088117/?ref_=nv_sr_1
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093974/?ref_=tt_rec_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098331/?ref_=tt_rec_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100618/?ref_=tt_rec_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105410/?ref_=tt_rec_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2347497/?ref_=tt_rec_tt
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Welcome back to the Junkyard! This week Joe flies solo and brings you a brief look at Tom Hanks in the 1989 dark comedy “The ‘Burbs” directed by the disturbingly wonderful Joe Dante! So grab your binoculars, get a good view of your neighbors, and enjoy this short review at the Video Junkyard Podcast!
Make sure you tune in next week when Erik and Joe return for their full review of the entire Silent Night Deadly Night series for a late Christmas present! It’s sure to be a great GARBAGE DAY in the Junkyard!
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Welcome back to the Junkyard! It's our 28th episode and this week Joe and Erik take a look at the uniquely strange 1991 film "Nothing But Trouble" - the one and only film directed by (and staring) Dan Aykroyd! Strap in for your visit to Valkenvania and prepare to meet Mister Bonestripper as we dive into this bizarre early-90s entry in the Junkyard!
Friday Dec 21, 2018
Friday Dec 21, 2018
This week we're taking a look at the 1986 Robot Mall Massacre classic "Chopping Mall". Directed by the prolific Jim Wynorski and produced Roger Corman's better half, Julie Corman, this is a film that could have only been made in the 80s. It's a fun one. What do you think of "Chopping Mall"? Is it still as fun as it was in the golden days of the shopping mall? It's certainly better than Mallrats... right?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090837/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
This week Joe and Erik take a look at Dario Argento's Phenomena (1985). The film was an early starring role for Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly and co-stars film favorite Donald Pleasence. Do you think this cult classic holds up today?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087909/