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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

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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77:51

Missing Home & Sailing To 'Uncomfortable Island'

The Video Store ·

2023/12/05

Musician Steve Umculo pops in to rent something. We go through the films he's loved across his life.Russell is join by The Great Gadsby and G Force at the store today, and between the three of them, there is a lot of new stuff to watch and chat about.Steve Umculo | Official SiteSteve Umculo | SpotifySTUFF SPOKEN ABOUTGuest Chat @ 3:40Star Wars: The Phantom Menace | Disney+Hot Rod | Apple TVInterstellar | Apple TVClerks Chat @ 45:42Peter Pan Pantomime TicketsAmerican Symphony | NetflixScott Pilgrim

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104:35

Making Murder Music & Winning Joke Battles

The Video Store ·

2023/11/28

Creator 'Donovan Goliath' pops in to rent something. Coming from a world of stand-up comedy, we go through his now interesting job and the films he's loved across his life.Meanwhile Cole returns for a shift with Russell, and we have lots of exciting new TV and Film to talk about!Tickets to our Video Store Presents Night Screening.Donovan Goliath | InstagramRecommended Film/ShowsGuest Chat @ 5:24Terminator 2: Judgment Day | NetflixBloodsport | Apple TVSound of Metal | Prime VideoSearching |

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94:40

Learning From The Greats & Being Your Own Algorithm

The Video Store ·

2023/11/21

Filmmaker Jahmil X.T. Qubeka pops in to rent something. His new film 'The Queenstown Kings' is topping the Netflix charts at the time of release. We then go through the films he's loved across his life.Jahmil X.T. Qubeka | IMDBThe Queenstown Kings | NetflixOf Good Report | NetflixRecommended Films/ShowsGuest chatBack to the Future | Prime VideoBonnie and Clyde | Apple TVAt Close Range | Apple TVPulp Fiction | Apple TVPlatoon | Apple TVMississippi Burning | Apple TVClerks chatHunger Games: The Ballad

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90:04

Cantona James - Spinning Cars & Healing Scars

The Video Store ·

2023/11/14

Actor Cantona James pops in to rent something. We talk about his lead role in the new Showmax Original 'Spinners', as well as all the films he's loved across his life.Meanwhile, Christina joins Russell for a shift and they break out the tissues for some powerful new tear-jerkers over on Netflix at the moment.Cantona James | InstagramSpinners Trailer | YouTubeRecommended Film/ShowsGuest chat @ 4:21The Lion King 1 ½ | Disney+Spud | ShowmaxThe Pursuit of Happyness | NetflixShutter Island |

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87:15

Muzi - All About Love & Getting Chris Martin Singing...

The Video Store ·

2023/11/07

Musician Muzi pops in to rent something. We go through the films he's loved across his life and how they have shaped the person he's become.Muzi | Instagram | SpotifyRecommended Movies/TV ShowsGuest ChatJumanji | NetflixA Nightmare on Elm Street | Apple TV500 Days of Summer | Disney+Scary Movie | Apple TVConstantine | Apple TVInterstellar | Apple TVClerks ChatPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Disney+NYAD | NetflixTrailersDune: Part Two Official Trailer 2 | YouTubeThe Fall Guy

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107:43

Barry Hilton - Defying The Odds & Owning The Mistakes

The Video Store ·

2023/10/31

Comedian Barry Hilton pops in to rent something.Barry Hilton | Official WebsiteRecommended Movies/TV ShowsGuest Chat @ 4:41Thunderball | Prime VideoWoodstock | Apple TVTrainwreck | NetflixDirty Harry | Apple TVAll the President's Men | Apple TVRocky | Apple TVTulsa King | ShowMaxThe Godfather | NetflixThe Birdcage | Apple TVClerks Chat @ 1:12:13Painkiller | NetflixPain Hustlers | NetflixPeacemaker | ShowMaxMiss Americana | NetflixGen V | Prime VideoThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Prime Video‎Braindead |

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109:13

Pabi Moloi - A Life In Front Of Cameras & The Titanic...

The Video Store ·

2023/10/24

Media personality Pabi Moloi pops in to rent something. We go through the films she's loved across her life and how they have made her the person she is today. Meanwhile, we welcome Christina to the team, who works her first shift behind the counter.Pabi Moloi | InstagramRecommended Movie/TVGuest Chat @ 6:25The Land Before Time | Apple TV (Buy/Rent)10 Things I Hate About You | Apple TV (Buy/Rent)8 Mile | Apple TV (Buy/Rent)Sex and the City | ShowMax (Streaming)Pearl Harbor | Disney+

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102:03

Neon Dreams - DMs That Couldn't Be Ignored & Africa's...

The Video Store ·

2023/10/17

Canadian band Neon Dreams pop in to rent something.Neon Dreams | WebsiteJonathan Roxmouth’s Keychange | TicketsGuest Chat @ 6:06Star Wars: A New Hope | Disney+ (Stream)Star Wars: The Phantom Menace | Disney+ (Stream)The NeverEnding Story | Apple TV (Buy/Rent)Juno | Disney+ (Stream)Fight Club | Prime Video (Stream)Interstellar | Apple TV (Buy/Rent)The Matrix | Apple TV (Buy/Rent)The Simpsons | Disney+ (Stream)Clerks Chat @ 1:13:50The Morning Show | Apple TV+ (Stream)Lessons in Chemistry | Apple TV+

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