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The Rock Video Rental podcast is an absolute gem in the world of movie podcasts. This show, recommended to me on Twitter, exceeded my expectations and has become a staple in my entertainment routine. Whether I'm looking for a recommendation for a new movie to watch or simply want to unwind and listen to insightful discussions about films, this podcast never fails to deliver.
One of the best aspects of The Rock Video Rental podcast is its ability to strike the perfect balance between being informative and fun. The hosts have a genuine passion for movies that shines through in every episode. Their depth of knowledge about various genres and eras of film is impressive, and they provide interesting trivia and behind-the-scenes information that adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each discussion. Moreover, their chemistry is undeniable, creating an inviting atmosphere that makes listeners feel like they're part of the conversation.
Another standout feature of this podcast is the wide range of movie recommendations it offers. Whether you're in quarantine or just looking for something new to watch, The Rock Video Rental podcast has got you covered. Their discussions cover a diverse array of films, from cult classics to blockbusters, and they always provide thoughtful insights that help listeners make informed decisions about what movies to add to their watchlist.
While there are many positives about The Rock Video Rental podcast, there are a few drawbacks worth mentioning. One potential downside is that the hosts can occasionally go off on tangents or spend too much time discussing personal anecdotes unrelated to the film being reviewed. While these moments can be entertaining at times, they may detract from the overall focus of the episode and leave some listeners wanting more in-depth analysis.
In conclusion, The Rock Video Rental podcast is an absolute must-listen for any movie lover. With its engaging hosts, informative discussions, and vast array of film recommendations, this show stands out among the crowded landscape of movie podcasts. Whether you're looking for entertaining banter or insightful analysis, The Rock Video Rental podcast has something for everyone. So don't hesitate - hit that subscribe button and get ready to embark on a cinematic journey like no other.

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersThe House on Sorority Row [1982]: Episode 376Not your typical sorority girl horror movie. This movie brings more depth than most in this specific genre. #TheHouseOnSororityRow #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersKiller Workout [1987]: Episode 375Also known as 'Aerobi-cide' this slasher is about someone obsessed with targeting members at the local gym. As if the workout itself wasn't bad enough now you have to worry about getting killed too.#KillerWorkout #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersThe Stepfather [1987]: Episode 374Truly an excellent slasher film of the 80s that does not get the attention it deserves. 1987's film 'The Step Father.'#TheStepFather #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersSleepaway Camp 2 [1988]: Episode 373Trying to create a sequel is difficult enough. Trying to create a sequel to a movie with one of the biggest twist endings in the horror movie genre is a colossal task. How well does Sleepaway Camp 2 perform under that kind of pressure?#SleepawayCamp2 #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersChild's Play 2 [1990]: Episode 372Chucky returns in Child's Play 2. Even though it seemed like the doll had met its demise it somehow found a way to be brought back to life and the horror continues.#ChildsPlay2 #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersFunhouse [1981]: Episode 371The Funhouse is supposed to be a happy place. But that is not the case in the 80's slasher as people begin to get killed in the amusement ride.#Funhouse #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersFinal Exam [1981]: Episode 370While final exams are always stressful it's doubtful that it is as scary as a killer on the loose on campus!#FinalExam #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersSlaughter High [1986]: Episode 369We all have good and bad memories from high school but hopefully you didn't have the experience of almost killing a classmate when a prank went too far. #SlaughterHigh #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersCheerleader Camp [1988]: Episode 368We've got spirit how 'bout you?! This Rocktober episode takes us to Cheerleader Camp from 1988.#CheerleaderCamp #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersThe Mutilator [1984]: Episode 367Rocktober continues with a slasher movie from 1984 with The Mutilator. A film film that is also known by the title 'Fall Break.'#TheMutilator #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

ROCKtober 6 - 80s SlashersThe Prowler [1981]: Episode 366Welcome to Rocktober 2025! A month full of horror and fun as this year we spend it in the 80s! Shocking, we know. We kick things off with The Prowler from 1981.#TheProwler #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

SportstemberCoach Carter [2005]: Episode 365Sportstember comes to a close this year with a basketball feature. Samuel L. Jackson brings another great performance with a more serious approach to the role of Coach Carter and trying to teach young boys not just how to play basketball but also how to become young men with brighter futures.#CoachCarter #SportsMovie #MovieReview

SportstemberHardball [2001]: Episode 364Time for America's pastime with some baseball! This week's film feature Keanu Reeves and his 2001 baseball movie Hardball. Let's see if it has held up over the past 20 years.#Hardball #SportsMovie #MovieReview

SportstemberFriday Night Lights [2004]: Episode 363Nothing brings back high school memories quite like sports, especially football on Friday nights. That is even more true about the state of Texas and how extreme they take the sport of football in this week's film 'Friday Night Lights.'#FridayNightLights #SportsMovie #MovieReview

SportstemberYoungblood [1986]: Episode 362The fifth annual Sportstember kicks off on the ice! This week we check out the 80's hockey film Youngblood, exploring the junior hockey league and a rising 17 year old star.#Youngblood#RobLowe #MovieReview

Maximum Van Dammage MonthUniversal Soldier [1992]: Episode 361What is better than normal Jean Claude Van Damme? Brought back from the dead Jean Claude Van Damme! Well, sort of. Maybe. This week's film is his action packed 90's thriller, Universal Soldier also featuring the one and only Dolph Lundgren.#UniversalSoldier #JeanClaudeVanDamme #MovieReview

Maximum Van Dammage MonthDeath Warrant [1990]: Episode 360This week Jean Claude Van Damme goes undercover in prison to find out why prisoners are mysteriously dying, but don't worry, kickboxing comes in handy. #DeathWarrant #JeanClaudeVanDamme #MovieReview

Maximum Van Dammage MonthLionheart [1990]: Episode 359You may have the eye of the tiger but do you have the heart of a lion? This week's film is another vengeance movie, shocker! #Lionheart #JeanClaudeVanDamme #MovieReview

Maximum Van Dammage MonthTime Cop [1994]: Episode 358When evil threatens to alter our world by traveling through time who else would you want protecting humanity other than Jean Claude Van Damme? Kicks, splits and action fill this weeks movie as we talk about Time Cop!#TimeCop #JeanClaudeVanDamme #MovieReview

Maximum Van Dammage MonthSudden Death [1995]: Episode 357Famously referred as Die Hard on ice, Jean Claude Van Damme brings the over the top action to this 90's thriller. Explosions, mascot fights and hockey. Who could ask for anything more?!#SuddenDeath #JeanClaudeVanDamme #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthJust One Of The Guys [1985]: Episode 356Do you want to see an 80's version of 'She's The Man' ? Well if your answer is yes, then we've got you covered! This weeks film got lost behind all the John Hughes hits of the 80's but is a semi popular high school film from the decade.#JustOneOfTheGuys #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthDollman vs Demonic Toys [1993]: Episode 355Who doesn't want to see a miniature man from space take on possessed toys while trying to protect his miniature girlfriend, right? Sounds... interesting.#DollmanVsDemonicToys #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthSoul Man [1986]: Episode 354Well, it might not have a lot of awesome in it. There certainly were its bad moments, but there were probably a lot more 'this is awkward' more than anything else. If you haven't seen it before, Soul Man is... something different that is for sure.#SoulMan #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthGarbage Pail Kids [1987]: Episode 353Awesomely bad movies return! This month kicks off with Garbage Pail Kids. This one maybe should have just stayed in the garbage pail of bad ideas.#GarbagePailKids #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

First Time Watch by Brandon MonthGangs of New York [2002]: Episode 352This week's film features two of the best actors of the past 25 years as we go back in time to the mid 1800's. How has this Martin Scorsese film held up after more than 20 years has passed since its release?#GangsOfNewYork #MartinScorsese #MovieReview

First Time Watch by Brandon MonthThe Princess Bride [1987]: Episode 351A movie from the 80's that Brandon hasn't seen? Inconceivable! This film brings it all; fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love and even miracles.#ThePrincessBride #Inconceivable #MovieReview

First Time Watch by Brandon MonthThe Princess Bride [1987]: Episode 351Inconceivable! A movie from the 80s that Brandon hasn't seen? That's right, this week is the movie that brings you fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!#ThePrincessBride #MovieReview

First Time Watch by Brandon MonthMemento [2000]: Episode 350Do you like thriller movies? Well do you like backwards thriller movies? Yea, that's what this week's movie is. Let's talk about 'Memento' brought to us by Christopher Nolan, and while we're at it we'll also talk about Sammy Jankis.#Memento #ChristopherNolan #MovieReview

First Time Watch by Brandon MonthThe Usual Suspects [1995]: Episode 349Not your usual movie. This week features a film that may have been overlooked by quite a few people if they didn't pay attention to it when it realized back in 1995. It certainly is a film that you have to watch an experience for yourself. Let's check out 'The Usual Suspects.'#TheUsualSuspects #MovieReview

Horror MonthThe Descent [2005]: Episode 348As Horror Month comes to a close we wrap things up with a stellar movie The Descent. It's a decently known film but often doesn't get the recognition it deserves.#TheDescent #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

Horror MonthRavenous [1999]: Episode 347Who's hungry! Apparently everyone was in this week's horror film from the late 90's Ravenous. A more unique movie that falls into the horror movie genre than most. Let's see how it stacks up!#Ravenous #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

Horror MonthKiller Party [1986]: Episode 346Party on! No better decade for a party than the 80s. This week's movie is Killer Party, a lesser known horror movie occurring on April Fools. Let's find out if it is still entertaining even though it didn't get that much spotlight!#KillerParty #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

Horror MonthIdentity [2003]: Episode 345Not so much horror but more of a psychological thriller movie for this week. We take a look at the 2003 film Identity. Is this an overlooked movie in the psychological thriller genre? We discuss that and more this week.#Identity #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

Horror MonthDawn of the Dead [1978]: Episode 344May horror be with you. That's right, horror movie month in May. Hasn't happened before but why not? We start off with a rock solid classic in the 1978 film Dawn of the Dead.#DawnOfTheDead #HorrorMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthSamurai Cop [1991]: Episode 343When the crime gets too serious what do you do? You call, the Samurai Cop. Bingo. He will get down to business and take out the villains with his katana as he does samurai things. Ok, just a few samurai-ish things.#SamuraiCop #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthChampagne and Bullets [1993]: Episode 342Do you want to see a movie jam packed with over the top action! Then look somewhere else, because even though the title is Champagne and Bullets you won't find much suspense and action here. There is however a decent amount of awesomely bad to talk about this week.#ChampagneAndBullets #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthNew York Ninja [2021]: Episode 341Ninja's and New York, need we say more? Ok, maybe a little. This is a movie that began filming in 1984 but wasn't completed until 2021. It's awesomeness has survived decades of waiting and is now ready for your viewship.#NewYorkNinja #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad MonthBloody Birthday [1981]: Episode 340We return to another one of our staples with Awesomely Bad Movie month! We kick things off with some dangerous little kids in Bloody Birthday. Come join us, let's have a party!#BloodyBirthday #AwesomelyBadMovie #MovieReview

Arnold MonthTotal Recall [1990]: Episode 339To wrap up Arnold Schwarzenegger month we have to fit in one of his 90's films. What better one to select than Total Recall. A movie about Arnold traveling to mars to punch martians, count us in!#TotalRecall #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #MovieReview

Arnold MonthHercules in New York [1970]: Episode 338It is only appropriate that if we are doing an Arnold Schwarzenegger month that we start at the beginning. And for those of you who don't realize, that goes all the way back to 1970 with a little film called Hercules in New York. #HerculesInNewYork #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #MovieReview

Arnold MonthTerminator 2: Judgement Day [1991]: Episode 337It's time for Arnold's most iconic role, possibly one of the most iconic movies of the 90s, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. It isn't easy trying to create a character that could be as imposing or possibly more imposing than Arnold Schwarzenegger but they did a pretty decent job in this one.#Terminator2JudgementDay #Arnold Schwarzenegger #MovieReview

Arnold MonthThe 6th Day [2000]: Episode 336What is better than one Arnold Schwarzenegger? Two! That's right, Arnold month starts of with double the trouble with The 6th Day feating Arnold and his clone in this sci-fi film from 2000.#The6thDay #Arnold Schwarzenegger #MovieReview

Back To The Future MonthMichael J. Fox Highlight: Episode 335What better way to wrap up Back to the Future Month than with a highlight episode featuring the lead actor himself, Michael J Fox. Such a prominent actor of the 80s whose career was cut short due to his health concerns. We talk all about his life and his career this week.#BackToTheFuture #MichaelJFox #ActorHighlight

Back To The Future MonthBack To The Future Part III [1990]: Episode 334The Back To The Future franchise finally breaks free from the year 1955 in Part III of the series as Marty and Doc go back to the Wild West of 1885. Does breaking away from the 'norm' of the series do more damage than good?#BackToTheFuture #TimeTravel #MovieReview

Back To The Future MonthBack To The Future Part II [1989]: Episode 333If you think you have seen this movie before you kind of have. Well maybe about half of it at least. Back to the Future Part II revisits A LOT of the first movie but in a very unique way.#BackToTheFuture #TimeTravel #MovieReview

Back To The Future MonthBack To The Future [1985]: Episode 332Rock Video will always have a close connection to the 80s and that is where we find ourselves again this month. Let's go back in time to talk about a time traveling movie! Possibly the best one ever made!#BackToTheFuture #TimeTravel #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad Plan 9 From Outer Space [1957]: Episode 331 We finish off awesomely bad movie month with aliens! No not the amazing alien franchise, but actually flying saucer aliens from the 50s. Sounds exciting, right? #Plan9FromOuterSpace #AwesomelyBad #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad Howard the Duck [1986]: Episode 330 Is there anything cooler than a duck from outer space? Yes, there probably are a lot of things. Is there anything cooler than a movie about a duck from out space? Also, yes. But we decided to review the movie anyways! #HowardTheDuck #AwesomelyBad #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad Zapped! [1982]: Episode 329 Zapped! It sounds electric and exciting, right? Well, maybe not so much. This early 1980's teen comedy finds its way into Awesomely Bad month. Is it actually a fun watch? Let's find out. #Zapped #AwesomelyBad #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad Basket Case [1982]: Episode 328 There is just something about a great story involving two brother bonding and overcoming obstacles in their lives. That being said, this is NOT one of those movies, but sort of similar. Vaguely. No, not really. #BasketCase #AwesomelyBad #MovieReview

Awesomely Bad The Toxic Avenger [1984]: Episode 327 Start of the new year the right way. That is right, Rock Video is back with Awesomely Bad movie month! Things kick off with a Troma film from the 80's The Toxic Avenger. #TheToxicAvenger #AwesomelyBad #MovieReview