Episodes
We end this season with a great guest and a wonderful conversation on collecting physical media. Why do it? What do you collect? All of this and more are discussed with Vinny! If you know Vinny from Letterboxd, podcasting, or social media then you know of his passion for films and the vastness of his collection. Vinny is the perfect guest to kick off this topic on V H US. Enjoy!
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
It's something we are all guilty of at one point or another. "This sucks but the things I like are cool!" But what if it isn't so clean and dry? What if, more often than not, there are parts of thing we love in things that maybe we feel aren't for us? Perhaps it is time to look at a few of those possible bridges. My guest for this episode is Patrick Vicious ( Chainsaw's & Claws Podcast.) He is a lifelong lover of comic books and horror movies. The perfect person for such a topic and the...
Published 04/09/24
This episode takes a look at Sogo Ishii's- Labyrinth Of Dream (1997.) This beautiful black and white film follows a seductive bus driver who stages elaborate crashes ignorer to kill the conductors who are also his lovers. Our guest is Preston Mitchell (previously from our episode on The Chaser!) Together we talk about love and trains and tunnels and MORE! Enjoy!
Published 04/02/24
Legend Of The Stardust Brothers (1985) follows two singers who are put together to become a musical tour de force. Our guest is Rodney Anonymous (The Dead Milkmen, The Seventh Victim) who is the perfect person to shed light on this profession and share stories from their experiences. Not to mention, we both LOVE this movie!
Published 03/26/24
In this episode we look at Drowning by Numbers. Our first episode on one of host Dirk Marshall's favorite directors. Sarah Marshall returns and shares her feelings on the film and Carmelita joins us once again! What ensues is another good time listen about the film, the director, and some of his other work. So give it a listen and see if it all adds up!
Published 03/19/24
This episode we bring back our format: Screen Teens! Where each episode a guest must choose one film (seen in the theater) for each year that they were a teenager. Our guest is Scott Drebit, an author, podcaster, and movie lover. The perfect person to reflect on such cinematic experiences. Also you can order his book: A Cut Below- A Celebration of B Horror Movies!
Published 03/12/24
It is just a fact, there are times in movies that music just makes the moment. For this special episode, we invited Heather Drain (writer& podcaster on both film and music.) We each bring 5 movie music moments to discuss together (and a few special tangents!) What 10 movies will come up and what music artists will they celebrate? You will just have to listen!
Published 03/05/24
This episode we take a look at FUNNYMAN (1994.) A true forgotten gem of a film about a record producer who wins a house from Christopher Lee. Unfortunately it is inhabited by a jester like monster called Funnyman. What ensues is a truly original horror comedy that is ripe for discovery! So spin the wheel and see what fate has in-store for you in this episode.
Published 02/27/24
In this episode, we welcome back Lindsay Wilkins (Schlock and Awe Podcast) & Ryan Gowland (New World Pictures Podcast!) We each bring 5 film discoveries to share. The conversation features a variety of films and we hope you are encouraged to press play on some or all of them. Enjoy!
Published 02/20/24
We kick off this new season with a tasty episode. Chef Aaron Barnett returns to talk about The Menu (2022.) The film follows people who head to an exclusive restaurant where everyone gets their just desserts! Aaron is the perfect person to expedite information on The menu as well as the life of a chef AND MORE! So put away those reservations and dig in to the episode!
Published 02/13/24
It's time for our annual Top Ten Movies of 2023 episode. What better way to end season 14 than with a look back at the wonderful year for movies that was 2023. Host Dirk welcomes back Lindsay Wilkins (Schlock and Awe Podcast) & Ryan Gowland (New World Pictures Podcast) as they each share what movies meant the most to them this year. The end result is a lot of movie love for many many movies. So check it out!
Published 01/10/24
We are continuing our dig into Peacock King and at its roots it is anime! So we reached out to anime animator Chris Boylan to shed some light on this situation. So check it out!
Published 01/02/24
In this delicious episode we each fantasy draft a meal consisting of only food and beverages seen in movies! We select a drink, a starter, soup or salad, entree, side, dessert and more! Our guest is Sarah, who is a part of Geeks Who Eat & Final Girls Feast. Sarah is passionate and knowledgable on the subject and is the perfect person for this challenge. Who will have the most delicious meal? Only you can decide! Either way, we all leave full of movie food love.
Published 12/19/23
This episode we talk about Summer School (1987.) The comedy film focuses on a teacher forced to try and reach students who are forced to take summer school . Our guest is Brian Keiper (Co-host Movie For Life Podcast) who is a teacher! Brian is the perfect person to shed another light on this diverse profession. Plus we get to talk about this fantastic 80s comedy! Enjoy!
Published 12/12/23
In this episode of New Releases & Late Returns, we are joined by Joe La Scola ( Co-host of the podcast Movie Dumpster.) Together we first champion what is currently bringing us joy from the realms of entertainment before a look back at Peacock King (1988.) An unbelievable action/comedy directed by Lam Ngai Kai (Story of Ricky, The Seventh Curse, Erotic Ghost Story.) The film follows two monks chasing a hell virgin who is trying to open holes in Earth that lead to the Hell King. A tale as...
Published 12/05/23
This episode we discuss Ti West's The Innkeepers (2011.) The film follows two employees at an old Inn who investigate a haunting. Our guest is Mathew Wilkins, who has held pretty much every position in a motel/hotel/lodge. Mathew is the perfect guest to shed light on the "inns" and outs of hospitality. So pack your bags and check in to this episode!
Published 11/28/23
V H Us Presents New Releases & Late Returns!! In this episode, Ryan Gowland (New World Pictures Podcast) returns and we first champion what is currently bringing us joy from the realms of entertainment before a look back at CyberTracker (1994.) Do we both love this movie about futuristic cyborg lawmen? You'll just have to listen!
Published 11/21/23
Welcome to season 14! We kick off this season with a return to form & a fascinating profession: Linguist! What are they? What do they do? Both great questions and to help us answer that and more is a wonderful guest- Russ Hugo! Together we talk the ins and outs of the profession as well as take a gander at 1971's "The Statue!' Never heard of it? Well, after this, you won't be able to forget it! So sit back and enjoy this informative (and quite cheeky) episode!
Published 11/14/23
This is the final episode of the season! Sarah Marshall returns and we recap all of our recent horror movie watches plus give updates on Hot Ones and MORE! A casual hangout with some really great movie recommendations. Enjoy! (and we will see you soon for season 14!
Published 10/25/23
For this special episode, we are joined by Jeff Holland (Slumgullian Podcast.) Together we discuss 10 movies in the Body Horror sub-genre. Jeff also shares a harrowing tale about his personal battle with cancer. The end result is something very special so I hope you are up for a lot of BODY HORROR!!!
Published 10/10/23
This week's episode is the brainchild of our guest and season 13 (the season of chaos) is a perfect time for it. Billy Rae is a wonderfully multifaceted talent who was kind enough to join us and share that special time in one's life where we start to form who we are attracted to and who we will be moving forward. For many of us, an important part of our sexual awakening occurred on screen (with a major thanks to video stores!) It is a special time and we start there and move into a very fun...
Published 10/03/23
Sarah Marshall is back! Together, Dirk and Sarah talk about Hot Ones Season 22 and then discuss so many recent watches! This episode also features an interview with the director of Moon Garden, Ryan Stevens Harris. Plus Adeline returns to share her thoughts on Fairy Tale Theater and her thoughts on the trailer for The Boy And The Heron. This is a very fun one so I hope you enjoy hanging out with us!
Published 09/26/23
No new episode this week but wait until we explain why!
Published 09/19/23
This special episode introduces a new format "Cinema Time Capsule!" We are joined by Aaron W. Brown and together we talk about 2 directors over the span of 5 years that result in 6 movies. So get ready for a wild ride as we talk about two wonderful auteurs: David Cronenberg and Jim Jarmusch during the years of 1986-1991.
Published 09/12/23