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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

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69:02

Writer/Director Emilie Blichfeldt Pops In

The Video Store ·

2025/05/13

This week's guest is Norwegian writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt, whose debut film 'The Ugly Stepsister' is screening in cinemas across South Africa.Buy tickets for The Ugly Stepsister | The BioscopeEmilie Blichfeldt Sundance InterviewRecommended Films & SeriesAmelie (2001)Beau Travail (1999)Films of David CronenbergAfternoons of Solitude (2023)Alice in The Cities (1974)The Sweet East (2023)Video Store LinksOfficial SiteHave a film or TV show you have recently enjoyed and want to let us know

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69:16

Thoughts On Thunderbolts* & Kissing The Cobras

The Video Store ·

2025/05/06

Russell does a shift with G Force! We go through the latest in entertainment news, what new films are now available to stream, and what film and tv we have been enjoying this past week!Hey did you guys see…The trailer for Tron: AresOscar voters now have to actually watch the movieWe’re getting two Predator movies this year, both animated and live actionOne for the Netflix superfans… apparentlyDwayne Johnson gets seriousRyan Gosling and Shawn Levy are doing a Star War10 Things I Hate About You is

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58:38

Filmmakers Jordy Sank & Gabriella Blumberg Pop In

The Video Store ·

2025/04/29

This week's guests are director Jordy Sank, and producer Gabriella Blumberg. Their latest film is the roadtrip comedy 'Die Kwiksilwers' which will be in cinemas from 1 May, and will also get screenings at The Bioscope here in Johannesburg.Die Kwiksilwers | In Theaters May 1 & The Bioscope May 9Die Kwiksilwers Trailer | YouTubeRecommended Films/SeriesShrinking | Apple TV+Adolescence | NetflixSinners | In TheatersTrying | Apple TV+The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | Showmax Video Store

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55:12

The Success of Sinners & Action Movies Make Me Sleepy

The Video Store ·

2025/04/24

Russell does a shift with Marigold and Cole. After attending a special premiere of Sinners last week, along with some of our special listeners who won tickets, we have ourselves lots to talk about when it comes to this new supernatural thriller from Ryan Coogler. We also talk all entertainment news from this past week, as well as what we are watching at the moment.Hey did you guys see…Video Store guests starring in new Chicago productionThe trailer for Apple TV+ Murderbot The new Final Destination

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82:25

Seal Team Snipers & Deep South Sinners

The Video Store ·

2025/04/15

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk about the biggest movies of the moment like Minecraft, Alex Garland's explosive 'Warfare', and the upcoming 'Sinners' from Ryan Coogler. Hey did you guys see…There will (finally) be an Oscar for stunts in 2028The trailer for Wes Anderson’s new filmThe Cannes official selectionThe new Mission Impossible trailerWhat we’ve been watchingWarfare | In Theaters (The Bioscope)Sinners | In Theaters Friday 18 (The Bioscope)POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR SINNERS FROM

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54:11

Remembering Val & Breaking Out of The Mad House

The Video Store ·

2025/04/08

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk about the legacy of Val Kilmer, man eating lions, and latest film and TV we have been enjoying this past week.Hey did you guys see…The trailer for One Battle After AnotherDavid Fincher will direct Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-upThe passing of Val KilmerApple loses $1 Billion (yes with a “B”) a yearWhat we’ve been watchingA Working Man | In TheatresA Kind of Madness | In Theatres (The Bioscope)Sinners | Coming Soon (The Bioscope)The Residence

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67:11

Snow White & Performing Shakespeare Inside G.T.A.

The Video Store ·

2025/03/25

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We get into the weeds of Disney's new Snow White, Soderbergh's new spy thriller Black Bag, and other gems you could be watching this week.Hey did you guys see…The teaser trailer for the new PTA movieThe Life of Brian at The BioscopeConan O’Brien will host the Oscars againWhat we’ve been watchingSnow White | In TheatresBlack Bag | In TheatresGrand Theft Hamlet | MUBIDavid Blaine: Do Not Attempt | Disney+Adolescence | NetflixSeverance | Apple TV+The White

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62:22

Electric State, Adolescence, & Getting Battered By...

The Video Store ·

2025/03/18

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk about the best film and TV we have been enjoying this past week, as well as the latest in entertainment news we think is worth talking about.Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at The BioscopeHey did you guys see…TOOL is being sued… by their own fansJeff Daniels joins season 3 of ShrinkingTed Lasso returns for a 4th seasonThe trailer for Brad Pitt’s F1Neill Blomkamp (District 9) to direct Starship TroopersThe Spinal Tap II teaser trailerWhat we’ve been

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74:52

'Mickey 7' Author Edward Ashton Pops In

The Video Store ·

2025/03/11

Our guest this week is author Edward Ashton, who's novel 'Mickey 7' was the source material for the latest film by celebrated and award-winning director Bong Joon Ho. Mickey 17 is now in cinemas around the world (as well as The Bioscope). We talk about the unlikely way in which his novel ended up in the hands of the most important people in the entertainment, and what mind bending thoughts and circumstances in Ashton's personal life lead to the inspiration and creation of Mickey.Mickey 17 Screenings

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83:19

The Oscars Episode

The Video Store ·

2025/03/04

Russell does a shift with Graeme, Perrin & Cole. We talk everything Oscars! Perrin stayed up all night to watch them live! We then talk other film and entertainment news, as well as recommend 2 TV shows you could be watching this week.Hey did you guys see…Gene Hackman dies at 95Technicolor is shutting downFrancis Ford Coppola’s Razzies reactionJohn Lithgow to play Dumbledore in upcoming seriesFirst (brief) look at Shrek 5Oscars 2025 Winners & Nominees Anora (Best Picture Winner) | The

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67:12

New Wes Anderson, New Stephen King Horror & Our Best...

The Video Store ·

2025/02/25

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the latest in movie and entertainment news, our thoughts on the upcoming horror 'The Monkey', and give our best guesses as to who will be taking home Oscars this time next week!Hey did you guys see…Dwayne Johnson is teaming up Martin Scorsese and Leo DiCaprio The Last Airbender sequel was announced Wes Anderson’s new film is releasing late MayOur first look at Chris Nolan’s The Odyssey Chinese animated film grosses nearly $2 billion at the box

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111:22

Spud Author John van de Ruit Pops In

The Video Store ·

2025/02/18

This week's guest is author, actor and producer John van de Ruit. Known for for the beloved Spud books that were partly inspired by his own experiences, we use this chance to chat about his incredible career, where his real-life high school memories might be different, as well as the film's he's loved across his life.John Van De Ruit | InstagramRecommended Films & SeriesArthur (1981)Basic Instinct (1992)The Beach (2000)A Complete Unknown (2024)Better Man (2024)What we’ve been watchingCaptain

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63:50

Killer Monkeys, Live Terrorist Attacks & Naming Your...

The Video Store ·

2025/02/11

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk about the film and TV we have been enjoying this past week! With the all the Super Bowl trailers now dropped. There is alot of new stuff to chat about.Hey did you guys see…All the Super Bowl trailersChinese animated film makes a crap ton of moneyThe Oscars consider rules around AIAnora wins at the Directors Guild AwardsIt Takes Two co-op game being made into a movie by AmazonWhat we’ve been watchingThe 8 Show | NetflixSeptember 5 | In Theaters 21

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63:18

Big Swings, Oscar Controversy, and Raw Dogging a Flight.

The Video Store ·

2025/02/04

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk about the latest film and tv news, and what we have been watching.Hey did you guys see…Why the Michael Jackson biopic was delayedEmilia Pérez’ various controversiesRuben Östlund’s new movies starts shootingThe trailer for Love MeDel Toro’s Frankenstein gets a release dateJohnathan Majors (bad bloke look it up) gets a trailerWhat we’ve been watchingThe Straight Story | Disney+ (US)Y Tu Mamá También | NetflixCompanion | In TheatresSkeleton Crew |

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75:35

Creepy Vampires, Feisty Strippers & A Mentally...

The Video Store ·

2025/01/28

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We chat Nosferatu, Robbie Williams Biopic 'Better Man', Oscar hopeful 'Anora', and much more!Tickets for: The Video Store Presents: The Straight Story (David Lynch Tribute)Hey did you guys see…The 2025 Oscar nominations, including a South African short filmJude Law’s playing Vladimir PutinThe new Mickey 17 trailer Robert Eggers goes from vampires to werewolves and… Labyrinth?What we’ve been watchingBetter Man | The BioscopeNosferatu | The BioscopeAnora |

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69:09

A Real Pain, Squid Game & Being A Bit Lynchian

The Video Store ·

2025/01/21

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 LynchThe worst director ever is making The Dark KnightOsgood Perkins new film, The MonkeyOK Go makes another bonkers music videoTrump’s going to Make Movies Great Again with Hollywood’s most relevant starsWhat we’ve

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55:29

Folk Musicians, Swedish DJs & A Singing Monkey

The Video Store ·

2025/01/14

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 SupermanPopeye and Tintin are now in the public domainPaul Rudd killed a UnicornThere’s a new season of Black Mirror on the wayWe finally know what Chris Nolan’s next film will be…after some ridiculous rumoursLuca Guadagnino might be making Lord of the Flies…and might not

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112:08

Most Rented 2024

The Video Store ·

2025/01/07

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 | NetflixRed Rooms | Apple TVShōgun | Disney+Challengers | Prime VideoRebel Ridge | Netflix‎The Order | LetterboxdBluey | Disney+Blink Twice | Apple TV‎Wicked | LetterboxdTwisters | Apple TVFallout | Prime VideoRyuichi Sakamoto | Opus | MUBIDune: Part 2 | ShowmaxFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga | Apple TV‎Strange Darling |

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96:41

Director, Writer & Theatre Performer Brett de Groot...

The Video Store ·

2024/12/24

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 JohannesburgRecommended Films & SeriesFantasia | Disney+Wicked (In Theatres)The Penguin | ShowmaxPalm Springs

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61:33

Queer Eyes, Horsey Girls & Making a New Friend.

The Video Store ·

2024/12/17

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 LaterAnd they shot it on an iPhoneColdplay’s video with Dick Van DykeAlex Garland’s new film Warfare Austin Butler is an American Psycho Aardman is teaming up with Pokémon Disney’s (sort of) Inside Out seriesJames Gunn’s Superman trailer is out on the 19thHayao Miyazaki and the Heron is now on NetflixThe Wild

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