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It's another beautiful weekend, which means that Renee, Paul, and Zachary have found a half-dozen quality streaming options that you can use as an excuse to not go outside! This week we offer suggestions from a recently departed filmmaking legend, an up-and-coming French director, and two creature features set on islands! MONSTER islands, that is!

It's time for a MONSTER-SIZED episode of queue tips, just in time for your holiday-weekend viewing pleasure! This week, we serve up 8 picks for what to watch on your favorite streaming services, including evil dolls, cryptid horror, and one of the greatest video games available on Xbox and PC!

It's a new month, which means we've got 8 entirely new and unique picks for what to watch on your favorite streaming services this weekend! From animated fantasy films, to eccentric comedies, to Z-grade horror, we've got you covered when it comes to starting your April off right!

Happy Holidays everyone! We have a delightful selection for you this weekend, a little something for everyone to enjoy.

It's almost the weekend, which means that it's time to queue up more entertainment for your viewing pleasure! And boy, do we have some good suggestions this week! From animated superheroes, to vintage Canadian horror, to Ice Cube and David Duchovny (though not in the same movie, unfortunately), we've got half a dozen potential goldmines of filmed entertainment for you this week!

Hey everyone, here are more streaming tips for the weekend

Hey everybody! We're back with our thoughts on the Super Bowl movie trailers!

Hungry for some new recommendations? How about time-travelers, or nazi zombies? Maybe a few renditions of a classic horror novel? Fire up those streaming services and saddle up for a tasty selection of shows and movies to choose from!

It's almost the weekend, which means it's time for another generous helping of Queue Tips! This week, our recommendations cover new TV, a creepy Stephen King adaptation, and the best Marvel film ever made!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an exciting preview of the newest podcast from the creators of The Videostore Junkies: Living Under the Gun, A Cop Rock-cast. The first (and only) podcast dedicated to the classic 90s musical police drama which tragically only lasted a single season, Living Under the Gun is a deep-dive into one of the greatest - and most overlooked - television shows of all time. Each episode we'll cover an episode of Cop Rock, as well as getting into some of the background details of the show, and the creative force behind it.

We hope you'll enjoy this special preview episode, and then join us regularly for new episodes of Living Under the Gun!

Too many tips on your queue? Here are some recommendations that you can't find streaming.

Several installments of the Mad Max series are generally considered to be among the best action films of all time. And then there's Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome - a film beloved by some and derided by others. It's understandable that this is the most divisive sequel in the series: much to the chagrin of many fans, the brooding Max from The Road Warrior is replaced with a slightly softer, more human character, and the second act turns in white-knuckle action for a completely different take on a post-apocalyptic world struggling to maintain the last vestiges of civilization.

In this episode, the Videostore Junkies debate the merits of this film, as well as discussing why the third part of this series may have diverged so much from the tone of The Road Warrior. Who are the Beyond Thunderdome defenders among the junkies, and who wishes this one had been left to die in the wastelands?

Happy Holidays!

A controversial film when it was released in 2007, Frank Darabont's The Mist remains a divisive film. Like Darabont's previous outings with Stephen King adaptations - The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile - The Mist manages to add to the source material while still being a faithful adaptation. But is it TOO faithful? And how about that ENDING?!

Tonight, we take a deep dive into one of the most interesting monster movies of the 2000s. We'll discuss how this film came to exist, which actors we think nail their parts, and where we think this monster-mash comes up short. Join us, if you dare, as we venture into out of the videostore, and into...The Mist.

The history of cinema is a history of technological advancement. From silent, black and white films at the advent of the medium, to sleek, digital spectacles today, filmmakers have been using new technologies to bring their visions to life for well over a century. But will there be a time when that technology replaces the filmmakers themselves? Join us for a discussion about AI and filmmaking, as we try to find the final word on whether movies will soon be a medium ruled entirely by machines.

In a decade that saw the release of such science fiction blockbusters as Terminator 2, The Matrix, and Independence Day, The Fifth Element stood out as something completely different: a film with so much style that it made it easy to excuse its relative lack of substance, and which wasn't afraid to be as funny as it was cool.

Science Fiction cinema has changed a lot in the intervening years - it's more mainstream, more franchise-driven, and much less prone to big-budget one-offs. So, how does The Fifth Element hold up after almost 25 years of genre evolution - does it still maintain its unique charm, or has the sheen worn off of this uniquely European vision of the future?

In this episode we emulate Leeloo by diving into a fast-moving stream of debate and discussion about the background, plot, characters, and lasting impact of this film, and ultimately pass judgement on whether we think it will endure until 2263, or whether it deserves to be locked in a vault for the next 5000 years.

For the weekend of 9/3/21, Renee, Zachary, Paul, and Bill give you 10 recommendations for your holiday-weekend viewing pleasure, featuring death metal murders, Korean crime thrillers, and one of the greatest Stephen King adaptations ever committed to film.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

The year is 2021 AD and roving bands bloodthirsty men threaten the last vestiges of society, their brutality eclipsed only by the retrograde mutants of The Forbidden Zone.

No, we haven't turned into a current events podcast - this is the plot to 1988s The Sisterhood, a film set in a year so near in the future that most of its cast and crew would live to see it! In our first installment of The Videostore Junkyard, we discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of this misbegotten lovechild of The Beastmaster and Mad Max - and most importantly, discuss what it correctly predicted about the far distant year of 2021 AD!

Hey guys, ready for more movies? Check out these recommendations, you're sure to have a bloody good time!

You guys, we have so many great suggestions this week! We have just about every genre covered. Come in and check it out!

It's the weekend! Want to watch movies? We have suggestions!

It was a beloved films series - and a career - that had spanned just over 40 years. With the 2009 release of Survival of the Dead, George A. Romero would culminate a life's work with a genre that he had helped create and evolve over the course of 6 films.

Over a decade later, how does the final film in the Living Dead series hold up? Is it a classic of the genre, like the earlier films, or a throwaway installment like the previous one? In this episode we discuss the merits of George Romero's final film, and how it fits into the overall legacy of the Living Dead series.

For the weekend of 8/13/21, Renee, Zachary, and Paul give you 6 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring freaky killers, classic indy sci-fi, and bone-chilling boogeymen.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

Another week, another heaping batch of recommendations for what to watch on your favorite streaming services! In this installment we bring you picks for time-bending horror, classic standup comedy, and some of the best 50s creature features ever made! Listen now to find out what YOU should be watching on steaming this weekend!

For the weekend of 8/20/21, Renee, Zachary, and Paul give you 6 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring killer dolls, off-brand Bond, and a star-studded action comedy.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of p

The weekend is here and we have movies!! Drama, psychological horror, and one epic action film.

For the weekend of 4/9/21, Renee, Zachary, and Paul offer up 6 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, ranging from a creature features, to classic documentaries, to zombie cops - there's something for everyone (assuming everyone likes at least one of those things)!

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

Is "The Maximum Force of the Future" still relevant over 40 years after its release? In our inaugural episode we tackle one of the most influential action films of all time, from the players on screen to the creators behind the camera. And don't forget: that thing in there...that's not the Goose! No way!

For the weekend of 5/28/21, Renee, Zachary, and Bill give you 6 recommendations for your holiday-weekend viewing pleasure, featuring space truckers, demons, and a double-dose of Martin Sheen bein’ creepy.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

George Miller began his life as a filmmaker with the release of Mad Max in 1979, and throughout a long and varied career as the director of such films as The Witches of Eastwick, Babe: Pig in the City, and Happy Feet, it seems that the world of Mad Max is one that he’s never entirely left. 30 years after the release of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome - and almost 20 years after originally conceiving of the project - Miller finally released the next installment of his beloved series with Mad Max: Fury Road.

With a new actor in the titular role - not to mention the 3 decades between installments - would Miller be able to recapture the magic of the original films, or would this be another example of an aging director trying - and failing - to revisit the ground that they broke in their younger years? If you’ve seen Fury Road, you likely already know the answer to that question, but come along with the Videostore Junkies anyways as we ruminate on what works about this film, what doesn’t, and what its ultimate place is in the pantheon of Mad Max stories.

If you're a fan of horror, cult, or niche films, you've probably experienced the frustration of trying to find titles to satisfy your appetites on mainstream streaming services, only to come up empty-handed. Enter the new wave of niche services, of which several have launched in recent years to satisfy the desire of serious movie fans to seek out and enjoy films which may not be widely available otherwise.

One of those services is the Arrow Player, launched at the end of last year and featuring content from the Blu-Ray distributor Arrow Films. Including an assortment of horror, foreign, cult, and more, the Arrow Player features content that's sure to satisfy any serious fan of the odd and offbeat. In this review, we dive into the functionality and content offerings of the service, and make a final judgement on whether this one is worth the price of a monthly subscription.

You guys, we found movies Bill hasn't seen! Gather round and have a Shreking good time with us!

If you're a movie fan, the Superbowl is a pretty exciting event. Who cares about The Big Game - this is the time of year that some of the biggest movie trailers drop! So of course, the Videostore Junkies have opinions on all of theme, and we've convened to discuss our initial reactions - and share some theories - on some of the most anticipated films (and shows) of the year. Join us as we discuss the trailers for Nope, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Jurassic World: Dominion, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Hey guys, check it out, We have found footage, kaiju, omnipotent influences and heartwarming family dramas. What more could you ask for?

Dear friends, we've got some great stuff this week! Shinya Tsukamoto, Agnes Moorehead and dash of planetary chaos. These picks are sure to leave you glowing.

In this episode of "Weekend Recap," we dive into the highlights of an action-packed weekend. Bill shares his experiences and favorite moments from a local convention. Then, we switch gears to discuss a trio of intriguing movies: "Thelma" (2024), which follows 93-year-old Thelma Post on her treacherous journey across Los Angeles, with help from a friend and his motorized scooter; "The Golem," a chilling horror film rooted in Jewish folklore; and "Longlegs," a suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Music by Roman Oriekhov from Pixabay

Hey everybody! Get ready, we have some great stuff this week. Stop-motion galore, Mario Bava, and a haunted glory-hole?? Don’t worry, we have a lot of other great suggestions.

It took George A. Romero 20 years to make a new Living Dead film after 1985's Day of the Dead, but after the 2005 release of Land of the Dead it would be a scant 2 years until his next installment in the series. And Diary of the Dead wasn't just a new Living Dead film - it was Romero's first foray into the style of found footage.

How does Diary, a film released in the same era as Cloverfield and [REC], hold up after almost 15 years? Is this a worthy installment in one of the most beloved horror film series of all time, or had Romero run out of things to say about the living dead by the late 2000s? Join us as we dissect the characters, plot, acting, and filmmaking of the 5th Living Dead film!

Hey everybody, we're back with more tips for 2024!

You want great suggestions? We've got 'em. From scandals, to mysteries, to plastic surgery gone wrong, you're sure to find something in this great mix.

After a long week, it's time to kick off those heels, take the phone off the hook, and relax in front of the TV! In the mood for some superhero action? We've got it! A Giallo mystery? We have that too! Give us a listen, you're sure to find something that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

The DC Cinematic Universe has seen a lot of ups and downs - some would argue far more downs than ups - so it makes sense that Warner Bros hired what should be a sure thing: James Gunn, the writer and director of Guardians of the Galaxy. Giving him what appears to be free reign of their Suicide Squad property, Gunn is a gamble to get DC films back on track - both critically and financially.

So how does The Suicide Squad fare - does James Gunn manage to steer the franchise in the right direction, or is this a failed attempt to chase the success of similar Marvel films? Listen to our spoiler-laden review to find out what we liked, what we hated, and what we ultimately thought of this anti-hero actionfest!

Listen, I know I tell you every week that we have great suggestions, but I really mean it. We are bringing you classic horror, movies from 1974, and much, much more.

The year was 1958, and one of the most terrifying horror films ever made was about to be unleashed on unsuspecting audiences. The Blob would go on to become a cult - and pop culture - phenomenon, generating big dollars at the box office and a legacy that would last a generation.

The year was 1988, and one of the most terrifying horror films ever made was about to be unleashed on unsuspecting audiences. The Blob would go on to bomb at the box office, and be all but forgotten shortly after its release.

Remakes are a tricky - and often, unpopular - prospect. If you follow modern film discourse, you've probably heard people lament the number of remakes that major studious churn out, and complain that the well has run dry on original ideas. But remakes have been a thing almost as long as motion pictures have been a thing - and sometimes, they're even good!

In the first episode of our new feature, Remake Redemption, we take a look at an original film and its remake, discussing both films independently. Then, we pass final judgement on the remake - did the original film warrant a remake, and does the remake deserve to exist? Join us as we answer these questions about The Blob 1958 and The Blob 1988!

For the weekend of 5/21/21, Renee, Zachary, Bill, and Paul offer up 8 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring an animated apocalypse, geriatric werewolves, and Rodney Dangerfield (not all in one movie, though).

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

For the weekend of 5/7/21, Renee, Zachary, Paul, and Bill offer up 8 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, including wrestling docs, Nic Cage, and some films you do NOT want to watch on a full stomach.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

The year was 1993 and the day when big-budget video-game-to-film adaptations were a proven draw at the box office were far in the future. But surely the biggest video game in the world would translate into an equally huge success on the silver screen...right?

Almost 30 years after the Super Mario Bros. movie premiered - and promptly bombed - movie fans are reassessing this trailblazing film. Is it truly the misbegotten adaptation of a beloved game like most people thought at the time, or is there more to this bizarre trip to a parallel world inhabited by sentient dinosaurs and fungus run amok?

In tonight's episode, we discuss just that - how this film came to be, how it's a generally insane trip of 90s cinema, and what our final ratings are on the first live-action video game film of all time.

A lot has changed since the release of Joel Schumacher's Falling Down in 1993. And while the sociopolitical atmosphere may be different than it was 28 years ago, good filmmaking remains a constant across the decades. So, how does this tense, LA-based drama hold up in an era that is in many ways much different from the one in which it was created?

On our latest deep-dive episode, we pick Falling Down apart and discuss what works about this film, what doesn't, and how the film has aged since it was originally released.

New year, new movies! Don't miss these fresh recommendations!

If you love movies, you probably love talking about movies. And if you love talking about movies, you probably love arguing about movies. Or maybe that's just us. Either way, the hosts of the Videostore Junkies podcast don't always see eye to eye - or sometimes, if we do, it's only because we're staring each other down in a fit of rage over a film about which we disagree.

This week, instead of keeping these grievances private, we're airing them in a new segment we're calling H.A.W.T. Takes. In this episode, we talk about movies we love which are generally hated and, more importantly, movies we hate which are generally loved. Find out our thoughts on The Goonies, Terminator 2, The Matrix, the Indiana Jones franchise, AND MORE in this thrilling - and, most likely, rage-inducing - episode!

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's time to wrap up our rankings of every film in the Friday the 13th series with our second (and last) episode in the series! Join us as we talk about the BEST of the series, and why we ranked each film where we did!

We had too many movies and TV shows to recommend this weekend, so here's a special bonus episode with some extra picks! Paul and Zach are back with some recommendations for you! Kick off your shoes and gather round for some spellbinding flicks!

Some people think we spend all our time watching movies, but those people are wrong. Between movies, we also find time to rewatch some of our favorite TV shows - which is why we launched an entire sister-podcast dedicated to talking about them!

Cult of the Cathode Ray is all about taking deep dives into entire seasons of our favorite TV shows. Each episode of this weekly podcast will feature a discussion cover every aspect of a single episode of TV - the characters, the plotlines, and everything else which brings us back for regular rewatches (CotCR is also a spoiler-free podcast, so feel free to join us on your FIRST viewing of any of the shows we discuss).

Season 1 of Cult of the Cathode Ray features 6 episodes of coverage on one of our favorite seasons of TV from the 2010s - Season 1 of The Walking Dead. Join us as we cover Frank Darabont's adaptation of the smash-hit comic, exploring the world of The Walking Dead and the characters who live - and quite often, die - in it.

It's rare that a franchise is known primarily for its second installment, but Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior is the exception to the rule that the sequel is always a carbon copy of the original. Bigger, more audacious, and ultimately more impactful on the world of cinema and pop culture, The Videostore Junkies take a deep dive into what makes George Miller's sophomore outing one of the greatest action films ever made.

Check it out guys, we're short staffed this week and things got a little weird. Bill is bringing De Palma and I am bringing de Problematic people.

For the weekend of 5/14/21, Renee, Zachary, Bill, and Paul offer up 8 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring creeps, hobos, and...Menudo?!

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

Hey everybody, here are some more queue tips!

For the weekend of 7/23/21, Renee, Zachary, and Bill give you 6 recommendations for your holiday-weekend viewing pleasure, featuring asskicking, Hannibal Lecktor, and the best summer camp ever.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

It’s the weekend again and we have some great streaming selections for you. We have giant beasts, zombies, and killers in canals. Want comedy? We have that too! Gather round and settle in for some great flicks!

It's another exciting installment of Queue Tips, featuring deadly vampires, deadlier blobs, and even deadlier...llamas?! All that, plus some quality background-watching reality TV - it's all in this week's Queue Tips!

A decade after the release of Night of the Living Dead, George A. Romero's debut film was considered an absolute classic of the horror genre. How would one of the creator's of the zombie genre follow up on one of the most important horror films of all time? With, it turns out, a sequel which is almost as important as its predecessor.

Join us in this episode for a deep dive on the second installment of George A. Romero's Living Dead series. We'll discuss the Living - the characters and the actors who play them, the Dead - the zombies, and how they've evolved since we first saw them in Night, and the locations and co-creators which make this film so unique. As always, we'll pass final judgement on Dawn - does this film live up to its reputation as one of the greatest horror films ever made, or have the intervening years taken the sheen off of the undead shopping experience?

For the weekend of 6/18/21, Renee, Zachary, Paul, and Bill give you 7.5 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring anime, amusement parks, Tig Notaro, and...our first every ANTI-recommendation from Bill!

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

Hey, check it out! It's the Fourth of July weekend and Uncle Sam himself wants you to listen to our latest Queue Tips episode for a colorful assortment of great and (not-so-great) movie and TV suggestions!

It's been 17 years since Zack Snyder's first feature film was released, and after a lengthy (and sometimes tumultuous) foray into comic book movies, he has finally returned to the genre which launched his career: the zombie film.

A remake of one of the most beloved zombie films of all time, 2004's Dawn of the Dead met with box office success, not to mention the approval of diehard Living Dead fans which endures to this day. So, does Army of the Dead continue Snyder's legacy as the king of zombie action films? Join us in our spoiler-laden review as we break down which elements of this film hit the jackpot - and which elements stink like a rotting, undead corpse baking in the hot Nevada sun.

For the weekend of 6/25/21, Renee, Paul, Zachary, and Bill give you 8 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring apocalyptic classics, parental horror, and murderous microwaves!

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

The weekend is almost here - and you don't already know what you're going to be watching on your favorite streaming services?! Not to worry - we have you covered! This weekend we serve up 6 great recommendations, ranging from Mechagodzilla, to the horrors of pregnancy, and some poorly rendered CGI sharks to cleanse your palate!

(The year was 1994, and Hollywood was searching for ways to tap the emerging reservoir of videogame properties which were capturing the hearts and minds of young moviegoers worldwide.

1993's Super Mario Bros. feature film had seen little success at the box-office, but that didn't stop major movie studios from snapping up other popular videogame properties in the hopes of turning them into the next big film franchise. Enter the smash-hit arcade beat-em-up Double Dragon, a game that spawned two sequels and multiple home ports in record time.

Would this be the first hit videogame adaptation, succeeding where the Super Mario Bros. film had failed? It absolutely would not! Bombing worse than its predecessor, Double Dragon would ultimately fail financially and critically, leaving behind a legacy of being all but forgotten. In this episode we do a deep dive into how the Double Dragon film came to be in the first place, why it failed, and whether it deserves the reputation which has followed it since its release.

For the weekend of 7/30/21, Renee, Zachary, and Bill give you 8 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, featuring outdoors horror, angry aliens, and ensemble television.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

The year was 2005, and the popularity of zombies was exploding. Books, movies, comics, games - every medium seemed to have new offerings featuring the living dead. So where would the creative force which had practically invented the subgenre fit in?

It had been 20 years since the last Living Dead film - the biggest gap in the series - and George A. Romero was finally delivering his long-awaited followup to Day of the Dead. How would Land of the Dead hold up against his former masterpieces? Did Romero have more to say about the Living Dead in the new century, or was the man who helped invent zombies out of creative undead juices?

Join us as we discuss the merits of this film, from the performances of the Living to the portrayal of the Dead, as we continue our in-depth coverage of one of the most important horror series of all time!

For the weekend of 4/30/21, Renee, Zachary, Paul, and Bill offer up 8 recommendations for your weekend viewing pleasure, ranging from Korean horror, to a documentary series from one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, to possibly the most memorable spaghetti western ever made.

The advent of online streaming services has given the average film fan instant access to more viewing options than at any time in history (no matter how big your local videostore was), but sometimes it can be hard to settle on something to watch. But fear not, the Videostore Junkies have you covered, offering up a fresh batch of picks every week that you can add to your queue on almost every major streaming platform.

We're back just in time for Halloween itself with the second part of our definitive rankings of the entire Halloween film series! You know our bottom picks from the last episode - but what are the BEST films in this decade-spanning franchise? Listen now to find out, then let us know if we hit the mark - or if we're worse at our jobs than the security detail at Smith's Grove Sanitarium!

Sharks, martial arts, and some of the most amazing work with Lego you'll ever see - as always, our recommendations for what to watch on streaming for the weekend of 3/25/2022 run the gamut! Tune in now to get half a dozen picks for what to watch on your favorite streaming services this weekend!

A small, independent horror film in 1978 seems like an inauspicious start for one of the most popular horror franchises of all time, but anyone whose seen John Carpenter's Halloween probably understands why filmmakers have spent the last 40+ trying to chase the original film.

Now, with the release of the latest installment, the Videostore Junkies set out to create a definitive ranking of every film in the series. Where will your favorite Halloween films fall? Are there any surprises in our top - and bottom - 3? Listen now to part one of a 2-part series to find out!

Weird Al? Toby Huss? Stop-motion that isn't from Ray Harryhausen? Yep. All that and more. (cheapest intro yet.)

Once again, we have brought you some legendary selections for the weekend. I think you should stay inside and leave your chores behind. Stream some movies with us instead!

If you're a movie fan of a certain age, you probably remember a time when watching a movie at home involved a lot more effort than it does now: driving to a videostore, hoping that the movie you wanted to watch was actually in stock, and then remembering to actually return your tape on time before you got sent to video-jail.

As with many experiences which technology has rendered practically obsolescent, there's quite a bit of nostalgia for the videstore age these days - but is it warranted? Did the VHS-era have any advantages over the age of streaming? Or are we fondly remembering a time because of the memories associated with it, and not because it was qualitatively better? On this episode, we discuss that very question, and try to settle whether the Videostore Junkies actually miss....the videostore.

With all the running around over the 4th of July, why not stay home and watch some movies this weekend? We have creepy monsters and all-girl gangs! Want more? We have sharks and spiders too!

Want more? We've got it! Check out these bloody good movies!

Ready for another round of streaming suggestions? We've got ghosts, sci-fi thrillers, action, and catastrophic adventures. There really is something for everyone this week!

It's been 24 years since a Mortal Kombat film graced cinemas - and 26 years since they were graced by a GOOD one. After a wait of over two decades by fans across the world, 2021's Mortal Kombat has finally arrived - is it another klassic entry into the series like the original, or another misbegotten dud like its sequel? Listen to our SPOILER-RICH review where Renee, Bill, Paul, and Zachary discuss whether this film is worthy of our Friendship - or whether this installment deserves a swift Fatality.

In this week's installment of Queue Tips, we serve up a whopping EIGHT recommendations for what to watch on streaming this weekend - including classic horror films, classic horror...soap operas?!...and a film presented in its original 3D, from back when you had to wear those blue and red 3D glasses.