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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

55:29

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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39:13

Skeleton Crew, Nutcrackers & A De-Aged Tom Hanks

The Video Store ·

2024/12/10

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. we talk the latest Zemeckis offering 'Here', along with new Star Wars show 'The Skeleton Crew', and lots more!Hey did you guys see…The live-action Snow White trailerSeverance season 2 is out in JanuaryThe Invincible season 3 trailer Thunderbolts*Kneecap screening at The Bioscope and winning 7 British Independent Film AwardsWhat we’ve been watchingHere (In Theatres) | The Bioscope Nutcrackers | Disney+Skeleton Crew | Disney+Social Media LinksOfficial

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114:51

Emmy Award-Winning Animation Directors Jac & Sarah...

The Video Store ·

2024/12/05

This week's guests are Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour. They are Cape Town - based animation directors that recently won an International Emmy for their short film 'Tabby McTat'. We go through their process of making the film, and the film's they have recently enjoyed watching.Tabby McTat | ShowMaxSA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTatRecommended movies & seriesPast Lives | ShowMaxHeretic (In Theatres) | The BioscopeThe Wild Robot | Apple TV‎Perfect Days | LetterboxdHey did you

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73:34

Wicked, The Substance & A Good Looking Snowman

The Video Store ·

2024/11/26

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk the magical Wicked, the bold body horror 'The Substance', the latest Christmas movie everyone is talking about, and lots more!Hey did you guys see…Scorsese and Spielberg are making a Cape Fear series for AppleEditor's note: The real best version of Cape FearThe first look at Del Toro’s FrankensteinThe trailer for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon2024’s biggest movies are all sequelsLynne Ramsey’s new filmLuca Guadanino & Daniel Craig

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73:30

Gladiator 2, D&D Campaigns, & The World's Fastest Humans

The Video Store ·

2024/11/19

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We go through the latest entertainment news, as well as the films and TV shows we have been watching this past week.Hey did you guy’s see…Bob Iger is leaving Disney… AgainGeorge Lucas is Disney’s largest shareholderThe Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a thingWB sells a-bunch-a-BatmobilesDisney’s new Beatles documentaryReassessing Yoko OnoConan O’Brian is hosting the OscarsThe Penguin Lessons looks very RussellThe Predator will be the main characterThe Onion

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77:30

Revisiting Classics, Award Hopefuls & Tom's Next Mission

The Video Store ·

2024/11/14

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin! We talk about the films and series we have been watching this past week.Hey did you guys see…The trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning!!!!There’s going to be a Game of Thrones movieKneecap is coming to SA TheatresMore Alien and Predator movies are on the wayWicked toy packaging whoopsie Mickey 17 is delayed again… but that’s goodTony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination, Platoon) dies Simon Kinberg will write and produce new Star Wars

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75:57

Hollywood Manager/Producer Steven Adams Pops In

The Video Store ·

2024/11/07

This week's guest is LA-based manager/producer Steven Adams. We talk through his interesting career and the films he's loved across his life.We also won some awards!!!The South African Podcast Awards 2024Films & Series Spoken About‎Enter the Void | LetterboxdCitizen Kane | Apple TV‎The Learning Tree | Letterboxd‎Malcolm X | LetterboxdThe Matrix | Prime VideoMartha | NetflixZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord | VEEPSOther Links:The Rolling Stones - Like A Rolling Stone | YouTubeOfficial Video Store

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92:27

Hidden Halloween Gems & That Gooey Feeling

The Video Store ·

2024/10/29

Russell does an extra long shift with Graeme and Perrin this week, because next week we are taking a break! We talk the latest in film, TV, and gaming. This halloween we have included our pick of the top 5 hidden halloween gems you can stream right now. Hey did you guys see…… The trailer for Dune of Thrones… Chris Nolan’s next movie is vampire horror?!… Or is it a spy thriller?… Blade gets pulled from Marvel’s schedule… American Psycho is getting a remake… Ke Huy Quan’s new hitman movie… Mike

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59:12

Serial Killers, Catfishers & Some Exciting News!

The Video Store ·

2024/10/22

Russell does a shift with Gad and Graeme. We talk through the movies and series we have been watching this past week.THE HORRORFEST FILM FESTIVALHey did you guys see…… we were nominated for four SA Podcast awards!… the trailer for Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey… more info on the Kendrick Lamar, Matt Stone & Trey Parker movie… Superman’s dog?… A24’s The Legend of Ochi… the trailer for the new Wallace and Gromit movie… Invisible Season 3 teaser trailer… the Netflix Martha Stewart documentary … how

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67:07

Cinematographer Tom Revington Pops In

The Video Store ·

2024/10/17

This week's guest is Tom Revington, who is not only an incredible cinematographer, but also a dear friend. We catch up after some time apart to talk about his career, and the films he's loved across his life. This is the first in a series of guest chats focusing on the interesting, or perhaps lesser spoken about careers one could have in the film industry. Hear their advice, lessons learned, and how their crucial job comes together along with thousands of others to make the films we love.Tom

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59:32

Singing Jokers, Campy Witches & Mobster Penguins

The Video Store ·

2024/10/10

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk the latest Joker sequel, Marvel's Agatha All Along, The Penguin series, and lots more!Hey did you guys see…… The Boy and the Heron is now on Netflix… The Ayrton Senna Netflix series… The original title of Blink Twice… The trailer for the new John Willaims documentary… When Stephen Colbert (not John Stewart) interviewed Spielberg & Williams… The new trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic… Elton John’s new documentary coming to Disney+… What’s with

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75:05

Bingy Rom-Coms, Violent Revenge & Learning Fancy Words

The Video Store ·

2024/10/01

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk everything from the easy to binge rom-com show 'Nobody Wants This', to violent and dark shows like 'Monsters' and 'Twilight Of The Gods'. From WW2 biopics like 'Lee' to 2024 prevalent films like 'Will and Harper'.Hey did you guys see…'Cat Person' is now on ShowMaxThe trailer for 'Sinners''Megalopolis' opening weekend was a flopThe Trailer for BallerinaLady Gaga Drops 'Harlequin' Album, Inspired by Her 'Joker' CharacterMaggie Smith, Grande Dame of

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63:01

A.I. Films, Remakes That Were Better & Some...

The Video Store ·

2024/09/24

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk everything from A.I generated films, to clones of Robert Pattison. From ruthless Korean cooking shows to secret Mormon swinging parties! Hey did you guys see…'Shrinking' Season 2 has been announcedThe Mickey 17 Trailer?Lionsgate Inks AI Deal With RunwayThe Zapiro cartoon referencing Beetlejuice?John Cena To Star In a 'Matchbox' MovieThey're making a ‘The Sims’ MovieThe stuff we’re watching…Bad Genius (2024) In Theatres | Letterboxd‎Speak No Evil

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87:06

Cartoonist and Activist Zapiro Pops In

The Video Store ·

2024/09/19

Jonathan Shapiro aka Zapiro pops in to rent something this week at The Video Store. Considered the most respected and celebrated cartoonists in South Africa, his work covering the legacy of Jacob Zuma is currently the subject of the new documentary 'The Showerhead'. We talk about the film, all other aspects of his career, and the films he's loved across his life.Zapiro | Zapiro.comZapiro | InstagramThe Showerhead | The BioscopeSTUFF SPOKEN ABOUTSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Disney+Mary Poppins |

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45:18

Wild Robots, Bad Monkeys & Regrettable Edible Decisions

The Video Store ·

2024/09/17

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk Dreamwork's latest 'The Wild Robot' which hits cinemas this coming Friday, Apple TV+'s latest crime comedy 'Bad Monkey'. and lots more!Hey did you guys see…Kendrick Lamar, 'South Park' Creators Comedy | VarietyA Minecraft Movie - Teaser Trailer | YouTubeSonic the Hedgehog 3 - Official Trailer | YouTubeArcane: Season 2 - Official Trailer | YouTubeGary Oldman Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' TV Show | IndiewireWill & Harper - Official Trailer

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62:43

Beetlejuices, Perfect Couples & What South Africans...

The Video Store ·

2024/09/10

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the world of Beetlejuice, the binge-worthy The Perfect Couple on Netflix, the political doccie The Showerhead, and lots lots more!The Universe on Stage: HIDDEN GIANTS (webtickets.co.za)Hey did you guys see…'Better Man' Review: Robbie Williams Is a CGI Monkey | IndieWirePharrell Williams, Michel Gondry's 'Atlantis' Lands May 2025 Release | VarietyWolf Man | Official Teaser | YouTubeVenice Film Festival Award Winners List | VarietyRecommended

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70:12

Greek Gods, Spooky Shows & Going Down Shark Wormholes

The Video Store ·

2024/09/03

Russell does a shift with Marigold and Cole. We talk the new Netflix show KAOS, Marigold has some scary show's she's been watching, and we get into a fair bit of LOTR stuff as a result of new episodes of Rings of Power releasing and the The War of The Rohirrim film on its way!Hey did you guys see…Steve Umculo - We're Alright (feat. Soweto Gospel Choir) | YouTubeKinds of Kindness | Disney+FROM Season 3 Teaser Trailer | YouTube'My F*k, Marelize' Film Based on Viral Video Clip Sets Namibia Shoot |

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