The Retro Video Store

Mar 08 2025 228 ep. 62 mins
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Two movie fans review and dissect the best and worst movies of the Video Store era. 

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Alligator (1980)

Mar 08 2025 61 mins  
Send us a text Monster March continues as Eric and Neil talk about this pretty enjoyable movie from 1980, Alligator. The John Sayles script is better than it needs to be, and Robert Forster's performance is also top notch. Mind your hairline and join us!

Godzilla Vs. Biollante (1989)

Mar 01 2025 59 mins  
Send us a text Eric and Neil kick off "Monster March" with the second movie in the "Heisei" era of Godzilla movies, Godzilla Vs. Biollante. The monster effects are amazing, but a little too late to redeem a super slow movie. Run away from a giant monster and join us!

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Feb 22 2025 64 mins  
Send us a text Eric and Neil tackle the epic conclusion of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The movie is awesome, but we have a few nits to pick. Bring wood and oil and join us!

Dragonslayer (1981)

Feb 15 2025 61 mins  
Send us a text Eric and Neil talk about the underrated fantasy movie from 1981, Dragonslayer. With some of the best special effects craftsmen working behind the scenes, its a memorable slice of 80's fantasy. Grab your bag of ashes and join us!

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Feb 08 2025 59 mins  
Send us a text Eric and Neil talk about the second movie the epic Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Two Towers. We talk about hobbit relationships and the boring elves. Grab a slice of Lembas and join us!

Blue Velvet (1986)

Jan 25 2025 68 mins  
Send us a text In honor of David Lynch, Eric, Neil and David talk about the controversial movie from 1986, Blue Velvet. This movie warped our fragile little minds when we first saw it. It still stands the test of time as one of the essential cult movies from the 80's. Grab two cookies and a coke and join us!

The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)

Jan 18 2025 61 mins  
Send us a text Eric, Neil and David talk about one of the greatest cult Sci-fi films of all time. You either love it or you don't. It wasn't a box office success, but like so many of the movies we talk about, it gained popularity on cable and home video. Grab your lantern battery and join us!

Terror Train (1980)

Jan 11 2025 61 mins  
Send us a text We're back with a good old fashioned slasher movie. Eric, Neil and David talk about a movie, that even Jamie Lee Curtis can't elevate. It's a snail paced snoozed with a concept. We also talk about what we are looking forward to in the new year. Grab your party favors and join us!

Christmas Vacation (1989)

Dec 21 2024 68 mins  
Send us a text Neil returns this week as he joins Eric and David to talk about the 1989 classic, Christmas Vacation. We talk about our favorite Christmas gifts over the years and also about the awesomeness that is cousin Eddie. Grab your jelly of the month club gift certificate and join us!

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Dec 14 2024 59 mins  
Send us a text Eric and David talk about the controversial Christmas themed slasher from 1984, Silent Night, Deadly Night. Its a sleazy slasher movie, that was pulled from theaters after just one week. Grab your axe and join us!