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The Video Store

A weekly chat amongst friends working a shift at your local video store. The place you go every week when it"s movie night! Interesting customers occasionally pop in to rent something, and we go through the films they"ve loved across their life. Come for the advice on what you could watch, but stay for the friends you will come to make.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

55:38

The Fall Guy, Other Heart Warmers & A Special...

The Video Store ·

2024/04/30

Russ does a shift with Cole and Perrin. They talk The Fall Guy, other heart-warmers one could watch now, and you'll never guess who pops in to quickly rent something!!Recommended Movies/SeriesThe Fall Guy | The BioscopeAre You There God? It’s Me, Margaret | NetflixEighth Grade | Apple TVThe Mitchells vs The Machines | NetflixJudy Blume Forever | Prime VideoTracker | Disney+3 Body Problem | NetflixThe Tomorrow War | Prime VideoSuperman II | Apple TVSocial Media LinksOfficial

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68:20

Getting High In Soweto & Loving "The Squelch"

The Video Store ·

2024/04/25

Director Brad Katzen pops in to rent something. We talk about his new film 'Soweto Blaze' which is on Netflix and already in the Top 10 at the time of publishing. We then go through the films he's loved across his life.Soweto Blaze | NetflixThe Domestic | Prime VideoRecommended Films/SeriesPoor Things | Disney+A Clockwork Orange | Apple TVPulp Fiction | Apple TVBrazil | Apple TVSocial Media LinksOfficial SiteFacebookInstagram ThreadsTwitterYoutubeContact: thevideostorepod@gmail.com

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54:17

Civil Wars, Tear Jerkers & Reality TV Experiments

The Video Store ·

2024/04/23

Russell does a shift with Cole, and hires new employee Perrin. They chat Alex Garland's 'Civil War', they each have some tear jerker films and TV shows for the shelves, and much much more.Recommended Film/SeriesCivil War | In Theaters One Life | Apple TVLovesick | NetflixSay I Do | NetflixGran Turismo | Netflix‎Close | Letterboxd‎Monster | LetterboxdHook | Apple TVSocial Media Links For The Video StoreOfficial SiteFacebookInstagram ThreadsTwitterYoutubeContact: thevideostorepod@gmail.com

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124:00

The One Way Ticket & Believing In Your Special

The Video Store ·

2024/04/16

Actor Denim Richards (Yellowstone), pops in to rent something. We go through his career and the films he's loved across his life. Then behind the counter, Russell chats with Cole and Graeme about The Boy and The Heron, Alex Garland's new A24 film 'Civil War', and lots more.Denim Richards | Instagram Yellowstone | ShowmaxRecommended Movies/SeriesGuest chat at 10:10The Lion King | Disney+Men of Honor | Disney+The Green Mile | Apple TVOcean’s Eleven | Apple TVClerks chat at 1:10:12The Boy and the Heron

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94:21

Catching Killers & The Warm Hug Of A Film

The Video Store ·

2024/04/09

Actress Charlotte Hope (Catch Me A Killer, Game Of Thrones) pops in to rent something. We go through the role in the Showmax original 'Catch Me A Killer', and the films she's loved across her life.Meanwhile behind the counter, Russell chats with Cole and Graeme about Monkey Man, 3 Body Problem, Godzilla X Kong, and so much more..Charlotte Hope | Instagram Catch me a Killer | ShowmaxRecommended Films/SeriesGuest Chat at 4:33Titanic | Disney+‎Y Tu Mamá También | Letterboxd‎Saving Grace |

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81:07

Earning Your Badges & Being Slightly Dolphin

The Video Store ·

2024/04/02

Actress Cindy Swanepoel pops in to rent something. We talk through her career, her role in the exciting Showmax Original 'Koek', and the films she's loved across her life. Behind the counter, Russell catches up with Gad about time travelling murder mysteries and the X Men from the 90's.Koek | ShowmaxCindy Swanepoel | InstagramTickets for The Boy And The Heron | The Bioscope Recommended Movies/SeriesGuest chat at 2:53The Little Mermaid | Disney+Pretty Woman | Disney+Spaceballs | Apple TVClerks chat

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91:03

Cinema Giving Me A Voice & The Embodiment Of Magic

The Video Store ·

2024/03/26

Filmmaker Mandla Dube pops in to rent something. We talk about his upcoming Netflix film 'Heart of The Hunter', as well as the films he's loved across his life.Behind the counter, Russell does a shift with Marigold, and they talk through other Netflix gems they are enjoying at the moment.Heart of the Hunter | NetflixRecommended Movies/SeriesGuest chat at 2:45Jaws | Apple TVThe Terminator | Apple TVThe 400 Blows | MUBIClerks chat at 1:14:20Alone | NetflixPainkiller | NetflixThe Gentleman |

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108:18

Looking After The Fans & Life On Hard Mode

The Video Store ·

2024/03/19

Musician Cito (WONDERBoom, Blvd Hvnny) pops in to rent something. We go through his interesting career and the films he has loved across his life. Behind the counter Russell chats to Graeme and Gad about Masters of The Air, The Gentlemen and Sweet Home.WONDERboom | LinktreeRecommended Films/SeriesGuest Char at 5:20Superman: The Movie | Apple TVE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | NetflixThe Goonies | Apple TVRattle and HumWild at Heart | LetterboxdDune | Apple TVVictoria | MUBIClerks Chat at 1:16:35Masters

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120:17

Talking Oscars & Celebrating St Parrow's Day

The Video Store ·

2024/03/12

Musician Jack Parrow pops in to rent something. We go through the films he's loved across his life. Behind the counter we chat through this year's Oscar wins from this past weekend.St. Parow’s Day TicketsInstagramSpotifyRecommended Movies/SeriesGuest chat starts 4:55The NeverEnding Story | Apple TVThe Exorcist | Prime VideoFerris Bueller’s Day Off | Apple TVThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Apple TVPulp Fiction | Apple TVRequiem for a Dream | Apple TVCool as Ice | LetterboxdAirborne

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81:34

The Dune Episode

The Video Store ·

2024/03/05

English Literature Professor Gerald Gaylard pops in for a special episode dedicated to the world of Dune. From all the questions you were too afraid to ask, to the lesser known inspirations author Frank Herbert got in the 60's that lead to him writing this classic text. SPOILERS FROM 42:25Dune: Part One | Apple TVDune: Part Two | In CinemasSocial Media LinksOfficial SiteFacebookInstagramThreadsTwitterYoutubeContact: thevideostorepod@gmail.com

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117:28

A Lifetime Of Cinema & Getting Tea From Spielberg

The Video Store ·

2024/02/27

Film critic Leon Van Nierop pops in to rent something. We go through his interesting career as a film critic, writer, and radio personality. As well as the films he's loved across his life. Meanwhile behind the counter, Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme, and they talk psychological dramas, solid film picks, and shirtless Dua Lipa nights at the gay bar.Leon van Nierop | IMDbRecommended Movies/TV ShowsGuest Chat 3:57The 10 Commandments | Apple TVDoctor Zhivago | Apple TV2001: A Space Odyssey |

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81:59

Never Being Boxed In & Saving Your Breath To Cool...

The Video Store ·

2024/02/20

Actor and Comedian Themba Robin pops in to rent something. We talk about his interesting job and the films he's loved across his life. Meanwhile behind the counter, Russell chats with Marigold and Graeme about reggae legends, sobriety, and when cats get annoying.Recommended Movies/ShowsGuest Chat at 2:40The Lion King | Disney+Stuart Little | NetflixDeep Blue Sea | Apple TVSnatch | Apple TVNapoleon Dynamite | Apple TVClerks Chat at 53:20Bob Marley: One Love | Letterboxd (In Theaters)Cooked with

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87:40

Writing Music For Films & Expediting Marriage

The Video Store ·

2024/02/13

Score composer Andrew Orkin pops in to rent something while in South Africa. We talk through what the job entails and what films he's loved across his life. Behind the counter, Russell chats with Graeme and Gad about Oscar gems, Colombian Drug Queens, and missing teeth.Andrew Orkin | InstagramIMDB profileGuest ChatRecommended Movies/ShowsIf These Walls Could Sing | Disney+The Land Before Time | Apple TVTrainwreck: Woodstock ‘99 | NetflixEnter the Void | LetterboxdRatcatcher | LetterboxdPhantom

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83:10

A.I, Changing The World & Tatooine Being A Real Place?

The Video Store ·

2024/02/06

A.I. Storyteller D'Arcy Doran pops in to rent something while in SA. We talk about his interesting career, and how A.I. is shaping the world. Behind the counter, Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme and they discuss latest releases Argyle and The Zone Of Interest amongst others.Recommended Movies/ShowsGuest ChatCape to Carthage - Full Documentary | Decisive AgentsEverything Everywhere All At Once | Prime VideoAlphaGo | YouTubeEx Machina | Apple TVClerks Chat‎Argylle | Letterboxd (In

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100:29

Making Hard Work Fun & The Authentic Story Of Us

The Video Store ·

2024/01/30

Artist Fhatuwani Mukheli pops in to rent something. We talk his interesting career and the film he's loved across his life.Fhatuwani Mukheli | InstagramI See A Different You | InstagramRecommended Movies/ShowsGuest Chat 4:47Pocahontas | Disney+‎Pi | LetterboxdBreaking Bad | Netflix‎Ghost in the Shell | LetterboxdClerks Chat 55:50‎Poor Things | LetterboxdSaltburn | Prime VideoMasters of the Air | Apple TV+The Beekeeper | LetterboxdQueer Eye | Netflix

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118:26

Drag Brunch & Movies Every Saturday

The Video Store ·

2024/01/23

Drag icon Adam pops in to rent something. We got through the films he's loved across his life. Behind the counter, Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme.Adam | InstagramRecommended Film/ShowsGuest Chat;The Lord of the Rings | Apple TVDara Ó Briain | YouTubeJoyful Noise | Apple TVCadillac Records | Apple TVThe Craft | Apple TV‎Atomic Blonde | Apple TVPearl | Apple TVX | Prime VideoClerks Chat;Pokémon Journeys | NetflixNo Hard Feelings | NetflixKodachrome | NetflixOther LinksWinners & Nominees

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76:57

Cool To Be Uncool & Falling Asleep To Alien Stories

The Video Store ·

2024/01/16

Musician Arno Carstens pops in to rent something. We go through the films he's loved across his life. Behind the counter, Russell, Graeme and Marigold catch up after the break.Arno Carstens Guest Chat @ 3:38Superman | Friday the 13th | A Nightmare on Elm Street | The Exorcist | The NeverEnding Story | Saving Private Ryan |The Matrix | Bram Stoker's Dracula |‎Finding Neverland |12 Angry Men |Clerks Chat @ 49:24‎Troll Hunter |The Man from U.N.C.L.E | Showmax‎Aftersun | The Iron Giant | The Creator

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77:49

MOST RENTED 2023

The Video Store ·

2023/12/26

Our Favourite Movies of 2023‎The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | LetterboxdBottoms | Prime Video‎A Good Person | LetterboxdLeo | NetflixKillers of the Flower Moon | Talk to Me | Evil Dead Rise | The Fabelmans | The Creator | ‎Past Lives | Oppenheimer | Barbie | Our Favourite Shows of 2023The Last of Us| ShowmaxOne Piece | NetflixThe Bear | Disney+Blue Eye Samurai | NetflixKiff | YouTubeGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai | YouTubeWhen They See Us | NetflixLessons in Chemistry | Apple TV+Ahsoka |

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91:12

Learning The Spanish Walk & Japanese Sea Monsters

The Video Store ·

2023/12/19

Actress Tessa Jubber pops in to rent something.Tessa Jubber | InstagramBook tickets for Maynardville 2024: Romeo & JulietSWINGLE BELLS (webtickets.co.za)STUFF SPOKEN ABOUT;Guest Chat at 5:02The Girl from St. Agnes | ShowmaxClassified | Netflix‎Bugsy Malone | LetterboxdTerminator 2: Judgment Day | Apple TV‎All About My Mother | Letterboxd‎Living in Oblivion | Letterboxd‎The Commitments | LetterboxdThe Bear | Disney+The Lost Daughter | ShowmaxThe Least Expected Day | NetflixClerks Chat at

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79:49

Convict Conman, Wonka & Leave The World Behind

The Video Store ·

2023/12/12

Director Nikki Comninos pops in to rent something. An editor by trade, we talk through her directorial debut with Showmax Original true crime hit 'Convict Conman' which is out now! We then go through the other films she's loved across her life.Meanwhile behind the counter, Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme and they chat about their thoughts on 'Wonka' and Netflix's new thriller 'Leave The World Behind'.Nikki Comninos | InstagramCONVICT CONMAN | ShowmaxSTUFF SPOKEN ABOUTGuest Chat @

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