Generation Video Podcast

This week we are looking back at 2009's brutal horror film The Collector. Created by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, who wrote Saw 4, 5, 6 and Saw 3D, The Collector was originally titled The Midnight Man, and was intended to be a Saw prequel before it was spun off as its own thing. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-collector--75965872

This week we get lost talking about Triangle, a British-Australian psychological horror film from 2009. A group of friends go sailing but are soon forced to abandon ship, taking refuge in a derelict ocean liner where they become convinced that someone is stalking them. It gets weirder from there, but as you piece the clues together you start to unravel the mystery that only gets better with each successive rewatch. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/triangle--75838785

Dragon Award winning author Brian Niemeier joins us this week to talk about his Souldancer 10th Anniversary Special Edition Novel and 2004's action sci fi horror space fantasy The Chronicles of Riddick. 

Listen to the show here:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chronicles-of-riddick--75235389

Link to the Souldancer 10th Anniversary Special Edition Novel Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/souldancer-10th-anniversary-special-edition-novel

This week we look back at Creep, a found footage psychological horror film from 2014. Directed by Patrick Brice, from a story by Brice and Mark Duplass, who both star in the film. Weirdly relatable, disturbing, and compelling, this is a horror film that you don't want to miss.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/creep--75102685

This week we look back at Sam Raimi's darkly comedic superhero film Darkman. Released in 1990 and starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand, Darkman tells the story of a brilliant scientist who exacts revenge on the gangsters who brutalized him and left him for dead. Inspired by the classic Universal Monsters films and taking inspiration from The Shadow and Batman, Darkman is a unique take on the superhero genre and would pave the way for Raimi's Spiderman trilogy of the early 2000s.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/darkman--74756690

This week we look back at 2019's Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, based on the super popular children's book series. We discuss PG-13 horror and also have quick discussions about Evil Dead Burn, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man Brand New Day.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark--73718031

On this episode we look back at 1995's dark fantasy film The City of Lost Children starring Ron Perlman.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-city-of-lost-children--72641406

We also discuss recent movies #mastersoftheuniverse #disclosureday and #thefurious

An international co-production of companies from France, Germany, and Spain, 1995's The City of Lost Children was the second film directed by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Their previous film Delicatessen, released in 1991, was described as a zany post-apocalyptic black comedy in the style of Terry Gilliam. Based on the success of both Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children...

Its an old school horror episode this week as former Drunken Zombie Bryan Wolford joins us to discuss A Nightmare Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors. We also discuss recent horror hits #Obsession and #Backrooms

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-3-dream-warriors--72393560

What if you were trapped on an island with your horrible boss? This week we review the new Sam Raimi horror thriller Send Help. We talk about the themes of the film and the cathartic effect it has on audiences, as well as the incredible Danny Elfman score. 
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/send-help--72049055

#horror #samraimi #brucecampbell #eviildead #classic #delta88 #thriller #Hitchcock #hitchcockian #cathartic #catharsis #island #boss #dannyelfman #score #film #review #movie #podcast

This week Rett gets infected with space madness as we look back at 2009's sci fi horror film Pandorum. Rett considers this film a hidden gem akin to Dark City or Event Horizon - unappreciated at release but an interesting film with several shocking twists and turns. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandorum--71635500

On this week's episode we look back at Robert Rodriguez's 2010 film Machete, starring the legendary Danny Trejo. This film was born out of a fake trailer that played in front of 2007's Grindhouse double feature Planet Terrror and Death Proof. Highly anticipated by devotees of Joe Bob Briggs and fans of old school drive in exploitation films, this ridiculous revenge film did not disappoint at release, but certainly hits different in 2026. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/machete--71259674

#robertrodriguez #dannytrejo #Machete

Last year, Wes showed El Mariachi to Rett. This week Rett is firing back at Wes' Robert Rodriguez pick and raising him Spy Kids, a quintessential movie for any self respecting millennial! From day dreaming about the rehydrator to uncovering trivia about the nightmarish Thumb Thumbs, we had a great time experiencing and reliving this 2000's classic.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spy-kids--70881781

#robertrodriguez #spykids #millenial

This week we drift back on to the Tokyo expressway to discuss 1990's Shuto Kousoku Trial 2. A semi-autobiographical film about professional racer Keiichi Tsuchiya, this film adopted an anti-street racing message, thus avoiding the ban the first movie faced. Spanning 6 films in total, the Shuto Kousoku Trial series had a major infulence on video game series such as Ridge Racer, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Gran Turismo and Forza Horizon. It also inspired manga and anime series Initial D, and The Fast and The Furious Tokyo Drift, of which Tsuchiya served as technical advisor and even did most of the stunt driving...

Just got out of the #imax #scream7 fan event at #amc and we share our first impressions and thoughts. Spoilers and deep dive discussion start at the 11:30 mark. 

0:00 Intro and spoiler free review of Scream 7
11:30 Scream 7 deep dive discussion and spoilers

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-7--70319545

@screammovies @paramountfilms #scream7

On this episode we look back at 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Written by and starring Mike Myers, this comedy classic needs no introduction. Instead of just quoting the movie for 2 hours, we Instead examine the cultural impact of this James Bond spoof and how it left a lasting mark on movielovers everywhere.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/austin-powers-international-man-of-mystery--70259646

#mikemyers #austinpowers #jamesbond #spoof

This week we look back at John Carpenter's horror classic The Thing. This movie had the unfortunate timing of releasing two weeks after E.T. in June of 1982. Considered frightening, horrifying, and repellent at the time, it would go on to become a cult hit on home video and is now regarded as one of the greatest horror films of all time. Recently, it also had the honor of being added to the National Film Registry for preservation at the Library of Congress for its cultural, historic and aesthetic importance. Join us as we discuss the impact this movie had...

This week we look back at the 2010's Clash of the Titans, starring Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, and Liam Neeson. This contentious remake of the 1981 Ray Harryhausen classic sparked a lot of debate upon release with fans of the original film, but found its own audience with a younger generation that grew up playing God of War games on Playstation. Join us as we discuss film and let us know what you think in the comments below.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/clash-of-the-titans-2010--69571657

#clashofthetitans #2010 #action #Greek #mythology #perseus #samworthington #avatar #ralphfiennes #hewhomustnotbenamed #harrypotter #liamneeson #quigonjinn...

This week we look back at Sir Peter Jackson's 1987 debut film Bad Taste. Blending dark comedy, science fiction, horror and action, this independent feature film was shot on a shoestring budget over a four year period. The story revolves around a small paramilitary force that has to stop aliens from harvesting people for their intergalactic fast food franchise. Its as wacky as it sounds, and worth checking out if you're curious about how Peter Jackson got started in filmmaking before going on to create the epic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.


#Peterjackson #nz #newzealand #horror...

This week we discuss 2005's stoner comedy Tenacious D in The Pick Of Destiny, starring Jack Black and Kyle Gass. This movie was a favorite of Rett's back in the day, but Wes hasn't seen it since release. How does it hold up almost 20 years later? Is it a product of its time or has become a quotable classic? Listen and find out what we thought!

Listen on Spreaker:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tenacious-d-in-the-pick-of-destiny--69148775

Direct download link:
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/69148775/download.mp3

Bestselling award-winning author #BrianNiemeier joins us this week to look back at the 1999 pulp adventure classic, The Mummy. Death is only the beginning!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mummy--68568976

Specter of Empire BackerKit Campaign:
https://www.kairospublications.com/soe

http://www.brianniemeier.com/

Mummy Narrative Breakdown and Trivia by Movies In A Bottle:
https://youtu.be/1CvdTyL7Izw?si=QKhMtSmjaPG3AHAJ

#mummy #themummy #stephensommers #brendanfraser #rachelweisz #johnhannah #action #adventure #horror #pulp #universal #monster #monsters #Egypt #Egyptian #Imhotep

What's in the basket? This week we look back at Frank Henenlotter's classic horror film debut Basket Case. Is it scary or schlocky? Listen and find out!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/basket-case--68189196

https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/68189196/download.mp3

#80s #horror #Halloween #spooky #spookyseason #basket #case #basketcase #newyork #moma #iloveny #frankhenenlotter #slasher #grindhouse #drivein #mario #joebobbriggs #42ndstreetforever #exploitation

Uh, hello? Hello, hello! The Ska Geek and his son Silas join us this week to discuss Five Nights At Freddys. We talk about the movie, the games, the lore and more. Remember, this franchise holds a special place in the hearts of children and we need to show them a little respect, right?

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-nights-at-freddys--68096557

#podcast #film #movie #game #FNAF #FNAFMovie #FNAFAlerts #FNAF_ScottGames #FNAFMovieUpdate #spookyseason #spooky #Halloween #showbiz #chuckecheese #rockafire

This week we're digging into the brutal 2006 remake of The Hills Have Eyes. Does Alexandre Aja's take stand up to Wes Craven's 1977 original? We break down the differences and debate: Is this a pointless cash-grab, or a horror remake that actually brings new terror to the table?

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hills-have-eyes-2006--67998699

#spookyseason #horror #scary #film #movie #desert #mutant #fallout #nuclear #testing #baby #breakfast #time #Jupiter #mars #Pluto #ruby #wescraven #Alexanderaja #hightension

This week, Uncle Randy joins us to discuss Terry Gilliam's 1981 film, Time Bandits. We're taking a trip back to the video store to revisit this whimsical, Monty Python-esque fantasy classic.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-bandits--67828152

#Time #bandits #timebandits #terrygilliam #fantasy #80s #scifi #action #film #movie #montypython #johncleese #michaelpalin #brianfroud #adventure #little #people #dwarf #dwarves

This week, we're taking a look back at Clint Eastwood's 2008 film, Gran Torino. It's been 17 years since this film was released. How does the movie resonate today? Are its themes still relevant in the modern day? Join us as we look back and discuss!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gran-torino--67739777

On this week's episode, we're discussing the 1932 Marx Bros classic Horse Feathers, and its enduring relevance to modern comedy and pop culture.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/horse-feathers--67562200

#groucho #chico #harpo #marx #marxbros #comedy #film #movie #vaudville #broadway #comedy #comedian #comedians #zany #satire #wit #witty

Our most generational divide yet! This week Wes brings the receipts and destroys another one of Rett's childhood classics: 1997's Starship Troopers. This movie has had a resurgence in popularity recently. Does it still hold up? Listen and find out!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/starship-troopers--67477512

#scifi #sciencefiction #action #horror #90s #bug #bugs #robertheinlein #heinlein #pulp #novel #book #asimov #clarke #grok #waldo #payitforward #spacemarine #powerarmor #fallout

Join us as we look back at the 1986 comedy classic Armed and Dangerous, starring John Candy and Eugene Levy.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/armed-and-dangerous--67309081

This week Rett and Wes discuss 2009's animated film 9, directed by Shane Acker. Listen as we journey to the source in order to protect the future. And be careful not to disturb The Beast!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9--67224984

This week Wes and Rett welcome back special guest bestseller Cambell finalist and Dragon award winning author Brian Niemeier to discuss 1997's sci fi cult classic The Fifth Element. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fifth-element--67027549

Link to Brian's Nethereal 10th Anniversary Special Edition Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-special-edition

#scifi #90s #lucbesson #garyoldman #brucewillis #christucker #action #comedy #adventure #film #movie #millajovovich #ianholm #Zeus #deebo #Friday

This week Rett and Wes head into battle to discuss Zach Snyder's film 300. Adapted from the Frank Miller comic, this sprawling epic was highly anticipated in 2006. How does it hold up today? Listen and find out!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/300--66800393

#300 #zachsnyder #gerardbutler #frankmiller #lynnvarley #comic #comics #graphicnovel #sparta #spartan #spartans #thisissparta #Greek #Greece #hero #heroes #legend #persia #Persian

#drunkenzombie alum and #themidnightdrivein host Bryan Wolford stops by store to chat with us about Robert Rodriguez's early #90s debut #film El Mariachi. Made for just $7000, this #grindhouse #movie was early #90s #indie #filmschool, and the prequel to #Desperado

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/el-mariachi--66554980

#robertrodriguez #elmariachi #guitar #Mariachi #action

This week Rett and Wes get freakin pumped drinking green tea all day and talking about beloved #2000s #comedy #movie #HotRod, starring #AndySamberg, #IslaFisher, #BillHader and #DannyMcBride. Cool beans.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-rod--66419582

Note to self: promote dumb podcast episode about dumb Norm Macdonald movie

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dirty-work--66252021

This week we look back at Michael Bay's Transformers from 2007. One of Rett's favorite movies growing up, but how does it land with an old Gen X'er like Wes? Listen and find out!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers--66029610

It has begun! The Ska Geek joins us this week to talk about the original Mortal Kombat movie from 1995. We talk about growing up with the games, playing in shady arcades, and the hype surrounding the film. Finish him!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mortal-kombat--65891871

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Music by Grammy nominated composer David Joseph Wesley
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https://parsecretro.bandcamp.com/album/press-fire-to-begin

This week Wes and Rett talk into the microphone to get the dirt on Joe Dirt. Life's a garden, dig it.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-dirt--65767058

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This week Wes and Rett look back at a #horror #comedy classic Dead Alive, one of #sirpeterjackson's early #films before #lotr Gas up the #mower for the #zombicide. #haventseenmumyet #zombie #zombies #newzealand #weta #wetaworkshop

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-alive--65413446

This week we take to the stage to talk about Noises Off, a farcical theater comedy from 1992. Don't forget the sardines!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/noises-off--65239939

#actors #acting #actorslife #theater #theatre #stage #play #actor #michaelcaine #johnritter #christophereeve #carolburnett

We recently checked out the 4k #IMAX remaster of #PrincessMononoke. Listen to our reactions in this short bonus episode. #ghibli #studioghibli #miyazaki #hayaomiyazaki #anime #film #90s #imax #amc #podcast #episode