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
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/
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Welcome back to the Junkyard! It's our 25th episode and this week Joe and Erik take a look another remake that is (arguably) better than it's "original"... Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is a modern classic of the horror/sci-fi genre but is it still scary today? Have a listen and see what they think.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077745/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I know we did. Due to our travels, schedules and an unfortunate illness VJP did not get a chance to record a fresh episode for you this week. However that doesn't mean there isn't something new... This episode was recorded a while back but never released. We keep a few around for just such an occasion. Without any further ado... I give you the 90's video store cult classic... Prehysteria!
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107870/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Vampires - stake through the heard, garlic, crosses, mirrors, holy water...
Werewolves - silver bullets, full moon...
But to each other, they are mortal enemies!!!... or are they?!
On this special episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast, Erik and Joe discuss this increasingly common horror trope - Vampires VS Werewolves!
Where did this concept come from?! The answer might surprise you!
Tune in as we talk about this fascinating example of a paradigm shift in myth and legend!
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
This week we look at Oliver Stone's take on the Quentin Tarantino story "Natural Born Killers". This film would go on to become one of the all time most controversial films due to it's "graphic depiction of violence" and supposedly inspiring "copycat" crimes. Question is: Is it worth all the hype? Also how close is the film to the original idea by QT.
Joe and Erik talk a bit about American violence and the statements made by this film. Unfortunately the week we recorded this episode there was ANOTHER mass shooting incident in the news. It really puts our conversation in perspective. Please join us and join the discussion.
Links:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110632/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
This week on VJP we start a two part special on the work of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Instead of doing a career retrospective in this case we decided to take a look at two films that Tarantino wrote but did not direct.
Part 1 features the 1993's True Romance written by QT and directed by Tony Scott. Joe and Erik talk at length about their thoughts on this film as well as it's style. Is it still Tarantino-y even in the hands of another filmmaker? Have a listen and see.
True Romance (1993) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108399/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Tony Scott - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001716/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Quentin Tarantino - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000233/
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Hurry up it's Halloween....
And this is our amazing Halloween Spooktacular! It's crammed full of more delights than you can fit in your trick or treat bag. Joe and Erik talk about three lesser known Halloween classics(?).
Happy Halloween to everyone out there. What is your favorite film to watch on Halloween?
Halloween III: Season of the Witch -(1982) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085636/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Satan's Little Helper (2004)- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380687/?ref_=nv_sr_2
Trick 'r Treat (2007)- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0862856/?ref_=nv_sr_1