VHSaturday

Now that DAWGUST is finally done, we're back to our usual faire of sci-fi/action shlock. When a rogue space cop travels to Earth in search of the Anti-Life Equation, the fate of the universe rests on Abraxas putting a stop to his plans. Jesse "The Body" Ventura and reigning DAWGUST champion Jim Belushi's ex-wife star in this low-budget Terminator clone from Canada.

The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived -- This week, our DAWGUST tournament comes to a close as we finally rank the best and the worst aspects of all the films we've reviewed thus far. Is K-9 going to shoot down the competition? Will My Magic Dog make the other dog movies disappear? Or will this be a slam dunk for Air Bud?

We have entered the 3rd round of DAWGUST - a tournament where we set out to crown the Top Dog of our VHS collection. This week, we evaluate the MAGIC DOG subgenre by reviewing My Magic Dog (1997) and Daniel and the Superdogs (2004). Which dog will have the power to face off in the final round?

The month of DAWGUST continues! This week, we look at the SPORTS DOG subgenre by reviewing such films as: Air Bud (1997), Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998), Air Bud: World Pup (2000), Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002), Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003), Soccer Dog: The Movie (1999), and Soccer Dog: European Cup (2004). Which dog will be the MVP?

After a month break, we are BACK! This time we are looking at not 1, not 2, not even 3, but 4 movies to kickoff the month of DAWGUST. We will be examining the "Dog Movie" VHS subgenre and the sub-subgenres within it, determining the best of canine cinema through a month-long tournament.For part 1, we're discussing the COP DOG subgenre by ranking the following films: Turner & Hooch (1989), K-9 (1989), K-9: PI (2002), and Top Dog (1995).

Can't wait for Top Gun: Maverick since it got delayed to November? Don't fret, there's 4 Iron Eagle movies you can watch instead! Is the US Military portrayed as an elite fighting force, or a laughing stock that a group of High Schoolers can steal military intel and fighter jets?...Yes. The answer is yes.

It's part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, part Terminator. Heavy Metal. Ferarris. Guns, guns, guns. Kyle MacLachlan stars in New Line's first foray into sci-fi horror in the little talked about gem that is - The Hidden.

To kick off Pride Month, we're celebrating our favorite LGBTQ+ direct-to-video filmmaker David DeCoteau and the second film in his softcore horror franchise “The Brotherhood”. Three college outcasts must break the Ten Commandments to obtain power from the new Warlock on campus, but the only real power they have may just be perfect abs.

Somebody watched this VHS tape for 20 minutes then threw it in a dumpster. A dumpster diver found this tape then sent it to us. Is this Film Festival winning romantic drama starring a Golden Globe winning actress (Calista Flockhart) and written by a respected screenwriting professor (Paul Peditto) ‘Bold and Brash', or does it just belong in the trash?

What do you get when you put The Terminator, Over the Top and Mad Max into a blender? You get the one-two punch unintentional comedy-action that is Hands of Steel. This isn't a "So bad, it's good movie", this is pure 80's action schlock...with some questionable decisions made. Guns, explosions, car chases and helicopter shootouts a plenty. Shake a leg and listen to us breakdown Hands of Steel.Hands of Steel (1986)Starring Danielle Green, as Paco. Janet Agren as Linda. Claudio Cassinelli as Peter. John Saxon as Francis. George Eastman as Raul. And Roberto Bisacco as Cooper.

This week Henry and Allison both celebrate their birthdays. What do you get a girl who collects obscure VHS tapes for her birthday? Well, an obscure movie named Alison's Birthday that never saw a release outside of VHS!The Australian Film Industry decides to throw their hat into the ring of demonic possession horror craze of the 1970's. A girl goes home to celebrate her 19th birthday only to be dragged into the middle of a satanic cult.

Happy Mother's Day! Let's go back to a time when John Stamos was more famous than George Clooney -- 1992. An extremely drunk Diane Salinger stars in this wannabe "family film" about a manic-depressive mom amidst a mid-life crisis. A bottle of Magic Bubbles grants her wish to forget her age, and what happens next leads us to have our longest discussion yet.Starring: Diane Salinger (Peewee's Big Adventure), Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride), George Clooney (Oceans Eleven)

After last week's slog, Henry and Allison are delighted to discuss this high-action Roger Corman flick about an undercover DEA agent smuggling cocaine for corrupt politicians in Argentina. Drugs, guns, explosions, car chases, what more could you ask for? Well... some people might just be in it for the #nippletorture.Starring: John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard), Kathryn Witt (Philadelphia)

Charles Band made a Science Fiction film...about World War 2? We did Nazi that coming. Empire strikes out in this sluggish action attempt. Tim Thomerson and a handful of others from Empire's Trancers star in this flick that shows, somethings are obscure for a reason.Starring:Tim Thomerson, Timothy Van Patten, Art LaFleur, Biff Manard, William Paulson

Happy 420 Eve, and what better way to celebrate than to get stoned and watch the Super Smash Bros of Anti-Drug PSAs. George Bush, Disney, Dic, Hanna-Barbera and Warner Brothers (and more!) all come together in this 30 minute ride. Sit down, Strap in, Toke up and zone out - this is Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.

Alright Buttercreamers, this is official Buttercream Business! What happens when your close friend moves to the big city (Chicago) and comes back a changed person? Why is this kid from Utah suddenly dressed like a Cholo? Why did he develop a Brooklyn accent after moving to Chicago? Why is there a noose on the cover of the VHS tape?All these questions and more as we dissect this Feature Films for Families original movie.Starring: Jason Johnson, Michael D. Weatherred, Brandon Blaser, Jason Glenn

Somehow neither of us have heard of the 4th best selling author of all time, any of her nearly 200 books, or any of the 19 made-for-TV film adaptations they inspired. We know what you're thinking based off the title, because so were we… but trust us, it's nothing like you expect.Starring: Patrick Duffy (Step by Step), Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: Voyager), Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman), Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World), Jenny Lewis (The Wizard), and Ben Affleck (Everything)

This episode is Super Sized with a double stack of tapes made by, and sent to us by fans! "Hollywood Home Video" by Van Jazmin (www.vanjazmin.com) is a compilation of home video clips following members of the queer & trap house community in Los Angeles. "McMurderer" by Janice Click (www.janice.click) is a cracked-out home horror film about the murder of McClown and his son's quest to revive him.

Grab your spandex and legwarmers, but don't forget your Metamucil - we're going after the Dancin' Grannies. Not one to do only a single set, we had to do two reps and get The Beginners tape and the Higher Intensity one. This isn't Sweatin' to the Oldies, this is oldies sweating. Are you ready? Here we go

Platypus Productions strikes again, with a made for TV movie starring Shelley Duvall, Elliot Gould, Scott Grimes, and to a lesser extent Elizabeth Berkley in her first acting role. A 600 year old talking frog helps a young nerd gain confidence and accept who you are. or something. He's Italian and sings Dean Martin a lot.

Strap in and buckle up, as we take a dive into the Smash Hit PSA series Vince & Larry: The Crash Dummies, as well as a discussion on the toy line and attempted TV show.

"Hello, I'm Shelley Duvall." Ever wondered what it would look like for Fred Willard, Billy Crystal, Doris Roberts, Stephan Furst and Jeff Goldblum to reenact The Three Little Pigs along side a Playboy playmate...but suitable for children? Look no further! How about Helen Mirren and Brian Dennehy in The Little Mermaid? We break down this strange, yet adored television series.

Hide the heavy metal, it's time to clutch your pearls as we dive into the Satanic Panic of the 80's and 90's with the, pun intended, cult classic - Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults

Just in time for Valentine's Day - we are checking out the odd film E.S.P. - Extra Sensual Perception. Interestingly enough this strange film we found at a Christian thrift store, and is put out by Penthouse Video of all studios. How far does this toe the line between B-movie and softcore erotica?

Allison was gifted a tape from a coworker -- an absurd early '90s student art film with a cult following called Tater Tomater.