The Retro Video Store
Two movie fans review and dissect the best and worst movies of the Video Store era.
Episodes
296 episodes
The Devil's Rain (1975)
Spooky Season ramps up as Eric and Neil, talk about one of the most cheesy and entertaining devil related movies of the 1970's, The Devil's Rain. William Shatner chews the scenery while being chased by a goat faced Ernest Borgnine. We also pay ...
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Eric and Neil start out Spooky Season with the one that started it all, Night of the Living Dead from 1968. It set the rules for all Zombies that came after. Social commentary and an understanding the humans are the real monsters. It's hard to ...
Jaws 3 (1983)
Eric and Neil jump back in the water for the hilariously inept sequel, Jaws 3. We discuss the 3D boom of the early 80's and how they don't translate well to home video. Grab your hand grenade and join us!
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Spider-Man is so hot right now, so Eric and Neil talk about one of the low points in the saga of the wallcrawler, Spider-Man 3 from 2007. Too many plot points, too many villains and way too cheesy. Eric thinks it's still fun, Neil does no...
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Eric and Neil jump back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to talk about one of the greatest movies of the series, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This movie changed Captain America's reputation from goody two shoes, to a bad ass. We also ...
Executive Decision (1996)
Eric and Neil talk about the minor hit from 1996, Executive Decision. We talk about all the controversy involving Steven Seagal and what a joy he is in general. Grab your trusty toothpick and join us!
Angel (1984)
Eric and Neil get back to the roots of the podcast and talk about the 1984 cult classic, Angel. It's a look at sleazy time on Hollywood Boulevard, with ladies of the night being stalked by a serial killer, and Angel is caught in the middle. It'...
Cujo (1983)
Eric and Neil once again tackle another Stephen King adaptation, this time it's Cujo from 1983. It's slow but has some moments of excitement. We talk about the great Sam Neill and all things Stephen King. Get in your Ford Pinto and join us!&nbs...
Jaws 2 (1978)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, Neil and Eric talk about this mega sequel from 1978. Like most sequels of the era, its basically the same story told with less flare and more engineered scares. We talk about the 70's...
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
Eric and Neil dive into one of most popular domestic thrillers of the nineties. We ask the important questions like, "Would your wife hire this nanny?" Grab your baby monitor and join us!
True Lies (1994)
Eric and Neil talk about the 1994 action comedy movie, True Lies. James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger together again. This is arguably the last great Arnold action movie. We talk about the amazing action and great special effects, and maybe...
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Eric and Neil tackle this cheese fest in honor of the release of the new movie. This version is a low budget Cannon Films cash grab trying to breathe life in a dying toy franchise. Is it good, no. Is it entertaining, no! It has its moment...
End Of Days (1999)
Eric and Neil are joined by David to talk about the Y2k horror/action movie, End of Days. It's a very late 90's movie. Arnold isn't up to his previous form as he seems to sleepwalk through the movie. Grab your pizza and beer smoothie and join u...
Joy Ride (2001)
Eric and Neil tackle another road horror movie, this time it's Joy Ride from 2001. It's pretty entertaining, but also a little dumb. Eric enjoyed it more than Neil. Grab your CB radio and join us!
Deep Rising (1998)
David joins us unprepared as Eric and Neil talk about the cult classic, Deep Rising (1998). Eric thinks it's a fun movie, David and Neil think otherwise. Get on your Jet Ski and join us!
Congo (1995)
Eric and Neil continue our 1990's safari with the jungle adventure movie, Congo. Eric thought it was fun, but it tested Neil's patience. Grab your monkey laser blaster and join us!
Wrong Turn (2003)
David returns this week to join Eric and Neil to talk about the fun survival horror romp, Wrong Turn from 2003. We also chat a bit about the new Netflix movie Apex. Grab a map and join us!
The Relic (1997)
Eric and Neil talk about the pretty decent monster run amok in a museum movie, The Relic. It has a decent cast and great Stan Winston effects. We also talk about all sorts of other side stuff too. Grab a hot cup of psychedelic tea and join us!&...
Demolition Man (1993)
Eric and Neil tackle the very fun and entertaining Sylvester Stallone movie, Demolition Man. We both were surprised how much we liked it after not seeing it in ages. Stallone and Snipes are both having a great time. Grab Some Taco Bell and join...
Timecop (1994)
David returns this week and helps Eric and Neil talk about the 1994 Jean Claude Van Damme movie, Timecop. It's probably his most mainstream movie. There is still a lot of kicking though. Comb out your mullet and join us!
The Avengers (2012)
Eric and Neil continue our slow crawl through the Marvel Cinematic Universe with The Avengers from 2012. We talk about Joss Wheadon and all of his baggage. How far superhero movies have come. Grab an Infinity Stone and join us.
Lone Wolf McQuade: Redux (1983)
In honor of the late Chuck Norris, Eric, Neil and David revisit the most "Chuck Norris" move of all time, Lone Wolf McQuade. It still holds up as one of the most ridiculously macho movies of all time. Grab a can of Pearl beer and join us! ...
Swamp Thing (1982)
Eric, Neil and David talk about Wes Craven's Swamp Thing from 1982. It's a beloved cult comic book turned into a mediocre man in rubber suit monster romp. It has a few fun scenes, but its mostly old Swampy throwing people around and running aro...