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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

61:55

New Pixar, New Scrubs & New Reasons to Understand...

The Video Store ·

2026/03/03

Russell does a shift with Gad, but we then get a visit by one of our favourite customers Chizembi. We talk about the latest in film and entertainment news.Hey did you guys see…Paramount now set to buy Warner Bros. in our continuing march toward dystopia.Most HBO shows are no longer on Showmax or DSTVA new Lord of the Rings game (of some sort) is in the worksPokémon turns 30The BAFTA Incident (isn’t a Robert Ludlum novel)What we’ve been watchingIndustry | ShowmaxParadise | Disney+Scrubs | Disney

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53:10

Two Films That Will Surprise Us & One Balding Cowboy

The Video Store ·

2026/02/24

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Cole. We talk the latest in film and entertainment news like...Hey did you guys see…The passing of Robert DuvallThe 2026 BAFTA winnersIf there was any lingering doubt that the internet is full of morons, this will end itThose toys have a 5th story to tellRuffalo v. Cameron in this week's edition of What the Hell is Going On?The Mandalorian and Grogu is a bad title for a movieWhat we have been watchingWonder Man | Disney +What we will be watchingProject Hail Mary

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73:40

A Return to Form & Dawson's Forgotten Gem

The Video Store ·

2026/02/17

Russell does a shift with Graeme, but then get a visit from one of our favourite customers Claudia. We chat about the latest film and entertainment news of the last week, and the films and TV shows we have been enjoying at the moment. Two filmmakers have returned with films, one is a great return to form, one not so much. And with the recent passing of actor James van der Beek, Russell remembers one film he was in that deserves to be preserved.Hey did you guys see…Spider-man + Nic Cage + Fedora =

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70:24

Feral Films & Everyone Turning Into A Muppet

The Video Store ·

2026/02/10

This week Russell is back and does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the latest in film and entertainment news like the recent Superbowl trailers, thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic, our review of Die My Love, and Elvis Presley In Concert, and lots, lots more!Hey did you guys see….Kristen Stewart bought a theaterThe Super Bowl trailers & a Tarantino spin-offA24 is going on a massacre (in Texas)Darren Aronofsky's AI series. YuckMichael Jackson gets a biopic featuring no original

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94:38

Hamnet & The Fight To Save SA Film and TV

The Video Store ·

2026/02/03

This week at The Video Store we got a special visit from producer and past guest Luke Rous to discuss why the South African film industry is in crisis, and what can be done to save it. But before that Cole and Graeme chat about Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics, the passing of the great Catherine O’Hara, Steven Spielberg’s Grammy win and lots more.Save SA Film Jobs PetitionSave SA Film Jobs Back a BuddyHey did you guys see…First look at the BeatlesAlec Baldwin is bad at chessFast Forever is the name of a

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102:02

Oscar Buzz & He-Man In His Pink Shirt

The Video Store ·

2026/01/27

This week at the Video Store Perrin, Gad and Graeme run the store while Russell is away. We talk about the 2026 Oscar Nominations, trailers for Masters of the Universe and Maul: Shadow Lord & Gad and Perrin then go off on a Pokemon tangent!Hey did you guys see…The trailer for Lee Cronin’s The MummyA guy climbed a building… Live!He-man and his pink shirt are backDarth Maul gets his own TV showKathleen Kennedy steps down as head of LucasfilmThe 2026 Oscar NominationsVideo Store LinksOfficial

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99:28

Bone Temples & Shakespearian Tragedies

The Video Store ·

2026/01/20

This week Russell did a shift with Cole, but were then joined by the incomparable Brett De Groot. Always a good laugh, Brett is a renowned theatre producer, director and performer, and his previous visits have been some of our most listened to episodes! We talk through the latest film and entertainment news this week, along with a deeper look into films like "28 Years later: The Bone Temple", Oscar darling "Hamnet" and "The Rip" on Netflix. All this and lots, lots more!Hey did you guys see…Queer Eye

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62:38

Golden Globes, Hopecore, & The Most Exciting Upcoming...

The Video Store ·

2026/01/13

This week Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We go through the latest film and tv news, including this year's Golden Globes winners, our thoughts on films like Rental Family and Marty Supreme, as well as list the most exciting films coming to SA cinemas in the next few months. All this, and lots, lots more!Hey did you guys see…We’re getting a very necessary 5th Jackass movieGodzilla Minus Zero is out in NovemberThe Death of Robin Hood answers the age old question, ”what if Robin Hood was old

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95:34

Director and Oscar-Winner Bill Condon Pops In

The Video Store ·

2026/01/06

First eppi back is a biggie! We're real chuffed to have gotten a visit from director Bill Condon (Chicago, Dreamgirls, Beauty and the Beast, Gods And Monsters) who's latest film "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" starring Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna, is out now in cinemas in South Africa, including The Bioscope! After that, Russell, Perrin, and Graeme chat Stranger Things, Marty Supreme, Gone Away and lots more!Kiss of the Spider Woman at The BioscopeHey did you guys see…The 2026 Critics Choice AwardsThe

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55:36

Animation Director Brent Dawes Pops In

The Video Store ·

2025/12/23

This week's guest is director Brent Dawes, who's feature animation "David" is currently in cinemas around the world. This story of David and Goliath, told like never before, is very largely a South African production. So this is certainly a landmark achievement for not only the South African film industry but certainly the animation industry here in SA. We got through how such a production is brought together, how such a film is able to be distributed around the world.After the chat, Russell and

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104:59

Our Most Rented 2025 - Our 200th Episode!

The Video Store ·

2025/12/18

And just like that, we've hit the incredible milestone of 200 episodes! Thank you for all the listens, support and love from you guys! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than being all together to produce another one of our annual Most Rented episodes! Every year we list our top film and tv shows from the past year, and hand out some unique awards to moments from within those films or shows. This year we have special guests like Donovan Goliath, Nick Hamman, Themba Robin and Nina Hastie

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84:21

Netflix Purchase, Christmas Cheese & A Pixar Sound...

The Video Store ·

2025/12/09

Russell does a shift with Graeme where we talk the latest in film and entertainment news, But, then get a special visit from Pixar and Lucasfilm sound editor Zenan Robinson, and music producer Dennis McCarter. We always appreciate picking the brains of talented people like this that are out there making the films we love.Hey did you guys see…Netflix is probably buying Warner BrosThe Magical Faraway Tree trailerThe trailer for Gore Verbinski’s next film (finally)Jason Statham does it again…

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90:41

New Cinema Records & Killing Bill Inside Fortnite

The Video Store ·

2025/12/02

Russell does a shift with Samantha and Cole, we talk about the latest in film and entertainment news, like how this past weekend saw many new cinema records being broken! Some were felt across the world, and some right here at The BIoscope in Johannesburg. We talk through the films and series we have been enjoying at the moment, and lots, lots more.Hey did you guys see…Zootopia 2’s crazy box officeQuentin Tarantino partners with… Fortnite?The mayor in Plur1bus is, the actual mayor of that

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87:16

A New Masterpiece on Netflix & Claire Dane's...

The Video Store ·

2025/11/25

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the latest film and entertainment news, along with thoughts on new films like Train Dreams, and Champagne Problems, as well as TV shows like The Beast In Me, and A Man On The Inside. All this and lots, lots more!Hey did you guys see…The second trailer for Project Hail Mary (Possible spoilers 3:14:09 -The $9 million Superman comicV for Vendetta series in the worksThe teaser trailer for Toy Story 5Cormac McCarthy’s Outer Dark is being adaptedWhat

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57:45

Actor Thabang Molaba Pops In

The Video Store ·

2025/11/18

This week's guest is South African actor Thabang Molaba, who makes his Hollywood debut in Now You See Me Now You Dont. We talk through how this incredible role came to be, and what it was like on set alongside the likes of Rosamund Pike, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg, We go though his early days growing up in the small town of Harrysmith, and what films he's loved across his life, Thabang Molaba | InstagramRecommended Films & SeriesThe Day of the Jackal | ShowmaxBloodsport (1988)Stomp the

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88:20

Frankenstein, Predator & The Best SA Accent On Film?

The Video Store ·

2025/11/11

Russell does a shift with Graeme, but they get a visit from regular customer Claudia! We talk the latest in entertainment news, the new Frankenstein, Predator Badlands, and inspired by the upcoming Now You See Me film, which overseas actors have done the best South African accent! This and lots, lots more!Hey did you guys see…The Mummy 4 is happening!... probablyThe teaser for the Michael Jackson biopic Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has a South African villainThe new practical Apple TV logoWhat

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71:48

Our Halloween List 2025 & Is Emma Stone An Alien?

The Video Store ·

2025/10/28

Russell does a shift with P Dog and G Force. We've put together a list of our favourite Halloween films you can be watching on streaming platforms here in South Africa. We talk Bugonia, Springsteen, Nobody Wants This, and lots more!Hey did you guys see…The trailer for Vince Gilligan’s new show, Plur1busThe Louvre robberyWe’re getting multiple Christmas Carol adaptations from Rober Eggers and Ti WestNew featurette for Laika’s WildwoodJane Shoenbrun making Netflix’s Black Hole graphic novel

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67:56

Being Gay In The Marines & Being Killed On A Boat

The Video Store ·

2025/10/21

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme.Hey did you guys see…The passing of poster artist Drew Struzan The Bioscope gets a fresh coat of cleanKISS guitarist Ace Frehley diesWhat we’ve been watchingThe Woman in Cabin 10 | NetflixHigh Potential | Disney+Boots | NetflixSlow Horses | Apple TVMr. Scorsese | Apple TVCritical Role | YouTubeVideo Store LinksOfficial SiteHave a film or TV show you have recently enjoyed and want to let us know about it? Send us a voice note as if you are coming into the

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68:02

The Posh Doccie & Don't Get Us Started on The Simpsons

The Video Store ·

2025/10/14

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. Worm cans were opened, bad puns were spoken.Hey did you guys see…A new Simpsons movie coming in 2027Avatar 3 is going to be, unsurprisingly, looongHeat 2 is, um, heating up? SorrySinners aiming for Best Drama category at the GlobesKiss of the Spider Woman trailerInvincible Season 4 teaserThe passing of Diane KeatonWhat we’ve been watchingHIM | The BioscopeVictoria Beckham | NetflixAlien Earth | DIsney+John Candy: I Like Me | Prime Video

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83:39

'HIM' Co-Writer Zack Akers Pops In

The Video Store ·

2025/10/07

This weeks guest is US-based writer Zack Akers, who co-wrote the Jordan Peele produced film 'HIM', that's currently in cinemas around the world. After first meeting in University, this was a great chance For Russell to catch up with him after all these years, and to hear about all the exciting work he's done thus far in career.HIM | The BioscopeRecommendationsLimetown | PodcastLimetown | Series (requires a VPN if in SA)Misery (1990)The Life of Chuck (2025)Video Store LinksOfficial SiteHave a film or

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