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The Last Video Store

The Betoota Advocate & Alexei

The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them of with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste. The rental combo is:1 x New Release2 x Weeklies1 x Staff

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50:11

The Surprising Film That Inspired The Fairbairn...

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2025/08/13

Jaxon and Lachlan Fairbairn are comedians, creatives, brothers and huge film lovers, who you might recognise from their huge following onYouTubeorInstagram. And we lied in the title; only one of them loves horror films. The other would prefer to cosy up with a classic action film (we'll leave you to find out which one).They join Alexei this week to chat about some of their favourite films, from the creepy ODDITY to the classic THE KARATE KID, and how the ball torture scene in CASINO ROYALE ties into

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78:31

TEX PERKINS, The Cruel Sea and Cool Movies

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2025/08/06

All-round icon and legendary frontman of THE CRUEL SEA, Tex Perkins steps into The Last Video Store to pick out some gritty classics, unexpected gems and the stunning new remake of a century old classic. We dig into the cinematic moments that shaped him, swap tales about VHS treasures, and explore how The Cruel Sea’s “The Honeymoon Is Over” found its way onto the soundtrack of EMPIRE RECORDS. It’s a rollicking conversation about movies, music, and the moods that connect them

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31:04

Hilltop Hoods on Geezers, Gangsters and Genre

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2025/07/30

This week, we’re joined by Aussie hip hop royalty, Hilltop Hoods, for a cinematic hangout with Alexei in the Last Video Store. Pressure cracks open some true video store nostalgia in the Adventure section, DJ Debris gets geeky over Guy Ritchie and Suffa takes us to one of the greats of independent French cinema with a point that will redefine how you think about La Haine.Pick up the new album and tour tickets fromhilltophoods.com Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxdfor all the rental combo

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46:29

DEMI ADEJUYIGBE IS GOING TO CHOOSE THREE (3)...

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2025/07/02

While touring his comedy show, DEMI ADEJUYIGBE IS GOING TO DO ONE (1) BACKFLIP, Demi Adejuyigbe stopped by the Last Video Store to pick up some of his favourite films from little Alexei Toliopoulos. Genuinely one of the most exciting comedians in the fricking world right now, you might know Demi from GAME CHANGER, writing for THE GOOD PLACE or even as one of thebest Letterboxd users. Demi could not be a more perfect guest to slide into the Last Video Store to talk MOVIESSSSS, DUDE! BOOK TICKETS for

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51:33

3 of the best absurd films with artist/fish Montaigne

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2025/06/18

From Eurovision to collaborating with THE David Byrne from Talking Heads (and the movie masterpiece TRUE STORIES), Montaigne is a truly creative artist with a distinct style… and yes that is very apparent in their picks on the Last Video Store. Montaigne stacks their favourite movie picks on the counter and chats about loving mucked-up absurdist world-building. Montaigne’s new album “it's hard to be a fish” is out right now! And check out the music videos on YouTube. BOOK

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50:50

The Go-Betweens, Bob Dylan and the favourite films of...

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2025/06/11

This week on The Last Video Store, Alexei Toliopoulos dusts off a well-worn VHS and welcomes a true icon of Australian music into the store: Robert Forster, co-founder of The Go-Betweens, acclaimed solo artist with the new album STRAWBERRIES.Together, they rummage through Robert’s cinematic memories. From the art-house films that shaped his songwriting with creative collaborator Grant McLennan, to the immersive recreations of Bob Dylan’s early electric days as performed by

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42:25

From ANTZ to TRAINSPOTTING: the favourite films of...

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2025/06/04

Perusing the shelves this week is Calum Hood, best known as the bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer, he’s about to release debut solo album “ORDER chaos ORDER”. A very funny episode that sees Calum and Alexei chat through childhood oddities like ANTZ and forgotten Aussie dog movie Napoleon. BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION with Zach Ruane inCANBERRA,SYDNEY ENCOREandMELBOURNE ENCOREin JULY Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxdfor all the rental

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47:48

The Surprising Films That Inspired The Philippou...

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2025/05/28

Twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou are the most excited voices in Australian genre cinema since the release of their horror hit TALK TO ME. Their latest film, BRING HER BACK is another emotionally resonant horror exploration of grief and loss that, in many ways, surpasses their remarkable debut. Starring Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (THE SHAPE OF WATER), Billy Barrat (RESPONSIBLE CHILD), Jonah Wren Phillips (HOW TO MAKE GRAVY) and newcomer Sora Wong, BRING HER BACK is poised to be the horror

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51:54

The 2 Best Video Store Movies of All Time with Mish...

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2025/05/21

From the MISH & ZACH podcast, comedian Mish Wittrup wanders into the Last Video Store, and the desk is manned by both Alexei Toliopoulos & Zachary Ruane. A passionate and opinionated movie buff and film lover Mish appropriately picks out the 2 best films that prominently feature video stores. BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION with Zach Ruane in CANBERRAandSYDNEY ENCOREshow in JULY Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxdfor all the rental combo lists

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57:12

Nash Edgerton loves E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL &...

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2025/04/23

Writer, Director, Stuntman. Nobody’s doing it like Nash Edgerton. He kicked of his feature directing career with the dark Aussie noir THE SQUARE (a film Alexei actually jigged school to go see in cinemas) and he also directed all 3 seasons of what might very well be the very best Australian television series MR INBETWEEN. A pleasure to get Nash in to peruse the shelves of the Last Video Store with Alexei. BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION with Zach Ruane

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55:31

Kriv Stenders, director of THE CORRESPONDENT, loves...

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2025/04/16

Director and producer Kriv Stenders is a true Australian film legend, and has directed films like Red Dog and his new one, political thriller The Correspondent. He's also a The Last Video Store fan, so it's only natural he finally graced the halls of our fine establishment! Kriv lives and breathes film, especially Australian cinema, and has picked out some absolute classics to mull over with Alexei. His film The Correspondent is in cinemas now! BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show

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51:31

Will Gibb loves spooky cult favourites LAKE MUNGO and...

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2025/04/09

Comedian and self-professed horror-head Will Gibb joins Alexei in The Last Video Store to chat about three of his favourite spooky films. Will is well-known for his hilarious skits on TikTok and Instagram, but he's also a bonafide cinephile, and his picks include Aussie cult classics and underground creepy Korean films. He's also touring his stand up show 'Why Am I Like This?' now so click the link below to check it out! WILL’s comedy festival show link BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy

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72:24

Michael Hing reveals his list of the top 50 movies of...

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2025/03/19

When comedian and podcast hostMichael 'Hingers' Hingwas 19 and in his 2nd year of uni, he wrote a list of what are, in his opinion, the best 50 movies of all time. And for the first time ever, he's sharing that list exclusively on The Last Video Store podcast. From Pulp Fiction to Finding Nemo, Michael and Alexei go through every movie on that list in this very special episode which will have you saying "Are you talkin' to me?" or something equally annoying. See Michael at your local comedy festival

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BONUS: David Wenham, an original video store customer

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2025/03/14

A short and sharp visit to the Last Video Store from one of the greats of Australian cinema, David Wenham. His new film SPIT sees Wenham return to perhaps his most iconic role of ex-junkie Johnny Spitieri from GETTIN SQUARE. SPIT is out now in cinemas. BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION with Zach Ruane in MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, PERTH and BRISBANE FollowALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Cameron James returns for some hard neo noir and the...

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2025/03/12

Celebrating a year into the pod with our original first customer and best mate… it’s the return of Cameron James! Cam has just released his new half hour special on Grouse House (the home of Finding Yeezus). See Cam at your local comedy festival in Australia BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION with Zach Ruane in MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, PERTH and BRISBANEFollow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s

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57:10

Filip Hammar & Fredrik Wikingsson directors/stars of...

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2025/03/05

Their film THE LAST JOURNEY just became the highest grossing Swedish documentary ever and was selected as the Swedish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. The duo Filip och Fredrik are responsible for some of Sweden’s best-loved comedic journalistic innovations, THE LAST JOURNEY is no exception. A touching and hilarious comedy documentary road movie as they take Hammar’s retired father on a nostalgic trip to France to help him get back his joie de

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68:32

Zachary Ruane returns for THE SUBSTANCE, I SAW THE TV...

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2025/02/19

Aunty Donna legend and film obsessive Zachary Ruane returns to the Last Video Store to reveal if Alexei’s recommendation of Brian De Palma’s BODY DOUBLE really was the perfect staff pick and to talk through a pair of the best new horror movies. BOOK TICKETS for Zach and Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in MELBOURNE,SYDNEY,ADELAIDE,PERTHandBRISBANE Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxdfor all the rental combo lists. Here’s ZACH’sreturn listAND

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52:40

ratbag loves EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, THE BOY AND THE...

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2025/01/29

Wandering into the Last Video Store to pick up some of their favourite films is one of Alexei’s new favourite musicians, ratbag. A rising Aotearoa alternative artist, ratbag’s latest track is “look what you're doing to me” and it continues a streak of fun and thoughtful music married with incredibly creative music videos. It’s true ratbag fricking rocks, in particular, Alexei also loves their double EP “pinky girl”/”pinky boy”. Follow ALEXEI

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62:27

Leigh Whannell loves THE FLY, THE SHINING and they...

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2025/01/22

Our special guest in the Last Video Store this week is Leigh Whannell. Breaking into horror co-writing SAW with James Wan, Leigh has built a reputation as one of the modern masters of genre cinema directing the films UPGRADE and THE INVISIBLE MAN. His latest film WOLF MAN is in cinemas now. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, WOLF MAN is a tense, thoughtful and horrifying lycanthropic nightmare.Join Leigh Whannell as he chats with Alexei Toliopoulos about some of his favourite films in the

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43:56

The Best Documentaries, Australian Films, Directorial...

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2025/01/12

With Kate Jinx (Melbourne International Film Festival programmer, film critic and co-host ofSEE ALSO podcast), Alexei talk through their favourite films in 2024 in the categories of Australian cinema, factual/documentary films, directorial debuts, honourable mentions and films that kinda came out in 2023 that felt too old for us to put on our lists this year. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s the list of every film we talk about on this episode.

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