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Hastened by the 2020 pandemic, the motion picture industry has begun the seismic shift to straight-to-streaming models, a change that will be fully realized in just a few years. Straight to Video will monitor and guide the public during this shift, bringing HFC’s trademark critical and educational sensibilities to the discussion. Expect lively debates, distinguished local guests, and an eye toward community involvement on a weekly basis.

Hyperreal Film Club


    • Apr 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 30m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Straight to Video

    Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 95:58


    Guest programmer Zac Traeger (The Museum of Human Achievement) joins Jenni, David, and Tanner to explore 1984’s "Caravan of Courage," the first of two made-for-TV Ewok movies.

    Banned Films: Cry Baby Lane (2000, Nickelodeon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 77:49


    Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the banned 2000 Nickelodeon film “Cry Baby Lane.”

    Smart House (dir. LeVar Burton, 1999, Disney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 78:37


    Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 1999 Disney Channel Original film “Smart House,” directed by Hyperreal favorite LeVar Burton.

    M.A.N.T.I.S. (AKA The First Black Primetime Superhero)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 82:46


    Considered to be primetime’s first Black superhero, Jenni, David, and Tanner talk the 1994 TV movie “M.A.N.T.I.S.”

    Left Behind (20th Anniversary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 106:04


    To commemorate its 20th anniversary, guest programmer Emily Basma joins Jenni, David, and Tanner to explore Christian blockbuster “Left Behind.” Be sure to also explore Emily’s 2020 film series "The Feminine Mashriq" at https://hyperrealfilm.club/the-feminine-mashriq

    Tom & Jerry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 96:29


    Guest programmer Caroline Gormley joins Jenni, David, and Tanner to explore 2021’s biggest film, “Tom & Jerry.”

    Neil Breen’s Double Down (15th Anniversary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 91:07


    To commemorate its 15th anniversary, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore Neil Breen’s 2006 debut “Double Down.”

    Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 74:25


    To commemorate the Disney+ re-release, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the landmark 1997 smash “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” Join them for an appreciation of Brandy, Whitney, and Whoopi greatness. And Barbara Streisand’s underground mall.

    To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 91:35


    In anticipation of “To All the Boys: Always and Forever,” Jenni, David, and Tanner explore Netflix’s 2018 smash “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Join them for a discussion on pocket twirls, spin the bottle, and suspicious Venn diagrams.

    Zenon: The Zequel (20th Anniversary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 113:53


    To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the first-ever Disney Channel Original sequel, “Zenon: The Zequel.” Join them for a discussion on tickle traps, James Cameron, and pancake-ing. Now streaming on Disney+.

    Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (22nd Anniversary!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 88:50


    To commemorate its 22nd anniversary, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 1999 Disney Channel Original film “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.” Join them for a discussion on o-rings, horses, and undulating colors. Kathryn Bailey guests. Alpha Extreme!

    A Christmas Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 95:01


    Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 2017 Netflix film “A Christmas Prince." Join them for a discussion on the Netflix Christmas Universe, Old Navy-a, and the invention of Dark Flubber.

    The Princess Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 82:43


    In the series premiere, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 2018 Netflix film “The Princess Switch,” starring Vanessa Hudgens. Join them for a discussion on racist lake men and the merits of montage.

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