Vidiots Video Store Show

Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This) joins Clay and Ryan to discuss her podcast, her upcoming book, and, most importantly, her Vidiots Pix Shelf! 

Pat Healy (Take Me, Cheap Thrills, The Innkeepers) visits our video store of the heart to talk about his eclectic and fascinating "Pix Shelf!"  Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica

The Vidiots "clerks emeritus," Clay, Ryan, and Angela, discuss Kevin Smith's 1994 Sundance hit, CLERKS, and a recent favorite of Angela's, John Curran's TRACKS.  Recored at the Aero in Santa Monica

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the first episode of the new podcast from the VVSS team, SCREEN DRAFTS!

Video clerks emeritus Clay and Ryan answer listener questions and give bespoke recommendations. Musicals! '80s actions movies! Chamber pieces! Moviepass! "Garbage movies!" There's something for everyone in this wide-ranging chat.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA

The end has come. Listen to the fallout of all our actions... In the final episode of "Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse" we recap the entire mini-series, and then discuss our final films, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, and ON GOLDEN POND. M:I-6 conversation is SPOILER filled! Skip to 1:01:45 for ON GOLDEN POND. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica

Atsuko Okatsuka (writer, actor, comedian) joins the guys to discuss Christopher McQuarrie's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION, and Stanley Kramer's GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER.  Recorded at the Aero theater in Santa Monica, CA

Angela joins the guys to discuss two mellow travelogues about middle aged Americans finding themselves during trips abroad: Katharine Hepburn in David Lean's SUMMERTIME, and Tom Cruise in Brad Bird's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA

After disparaging the inclusion of PADDINGTON 2 on the "Best of 2018 (so far)" draft, Ryan is made to watch both PADDINGTON 2 and the original PADDINGTON. Vidiots clerk emeritus Angela Matano and noted PADDINGTON enthusiast Grant Moninger join for the discussion of the very polite bear and his films. 

Darren, hot of off his forceful defense of M:i-2, returns to attack the directorial debut of J.J. Abrams, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3.  It's an action-packed episode, with THE AFRICAN QUEEN being the topic of discussion on the Katharine Hepburn half of the third episode of "Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse." Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA

Co-host emeritus Darren Franich joins the team for the second installment of Vidiots: Impossible - Heburn the Fuse, pairing M:I-2 and WOMAN OF THE YEAR!  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA

A FALLOUT is coming... but before it does, we revisit the entire MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE series, pairing each installment with a film from the filmography of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. Joining us for the first episode is longtime listener Michael DeLaney, as we discuss M:I and THE PHILADELPHIA STORY.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

At the midway point of the 2018 cinematic season, what are the best films that have come out so far this year? To decide, the guys engage in what turns out to be one of the twistiest drafts in show history! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica

Video store enthusiast and writer Kate Hagen (The Black List Blog) joins the guys for a wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of video stores. Plus #AskTheVidiots! Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

We comb through the submissions to our Mission: Impossible / Katharine Hepburn summer series title contest, and select the winner!

Long teased, and finally delivered: #AllRidleyScottMovies, a speed-run through the entire filmography of one of the most successful (and low-key oddest) filmmakers of the last 40 years. From THE DUELLISTS to ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, we dig into the cigar-chomping Englishman's hits and misses.   Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA

We need a name for our MISSION IMPOSSIBLE / KATHARINE HEPBURN summer series! Come up with the winning title and get a REALLY GOOD PRIZE. Listen for details!

Vidiots colleague emeritus Angela Matano joins the guys to talk about two deeply influential early 2000s comedies: Adam Mckay's ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's AMELIE. 

We devote our biggest "Debrief" episode ever to the biggest superhero film ever, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Plus we answer some Marvel-specific questions from listeners, and things get heated when attempt to "Speed Draft" an MCU top 5! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica  

Drew McWeeny (80's All Over) joins the guys to talk about growing up with 80s film culture, introducing children to the great movies, and the films on his carefully curated Vidiots Pix shelf, with special focus on 1966's GAMBIT and 1992's DEATH BECOMES HER.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

Former co-host and current frequent guest Darren Franich is now a married man! As a present, we asked him to assign us the movies that he would like to hear us discuss on his flight back from sunny Europe. He selected two classics: Carol Reed's THE THIN MAN and Michael Mann's COLLATERAL. We throw in some s2 WESTWORLD and STAR TREK: DISCOVERY just for fun.  Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA 

American Cinematheque programmer and proud Pittsburghian Grant Moninger brings two George A. Romero classics to the counter - 1968's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and 1981's KNIGHTRIDERS.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

Clay's roommate / Spielberg mega-fan Andrew Merrill joins the guys to discuss one film from each of their respective Steven Spielberg filmography holes: EMPIRE OF THE SUN (Clay) and BRIDGE OF SPIES (Ryan).  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

The terrific Alicia Malone (TCM, Filmstruck, The Filmstruck Podcast) joins the guys to discuss her "pix shelf," including Jane Campion's SWEETIE and Francois Truffaut's SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

Host emeritus Darren Franich comes up through the breach to do battle with Clay over Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM. Which side will Ryan choose in this epic contest? Also: Darren and Ryan's show notes! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

VVSS Draft commissioner Clay Keller presides over a draft of the best Screwball Comedies of all time, as drafted by Vidiots' screwball comedy experts Robbie McCluskey and Angela Matano. 

Clay is joined by veteran Vidiots Angela Matano and Tom Cendejas to break down the 2018 Oscar ceremony. 

Cinematographer Rachel Morrison is nominated for an Oscar for MUDBOUND. She also lensed BLACK PANTHER, which is on track to be one of the biggest box office earners of all-time. We compare and contrast these two fascinating and zeitgeist-y films, but first, Ryan is watching Linklater movies, and Clay can't stop ER.  Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

Guillermo del Toro is one of the most acclaimed and beloved directors of the last twenty years, but, unbelievably, both Clay and Ryan had a seminal GDT film that they'd never seen. Until now. We right that wrong by watching CRONOS and PAN'S LABYRINTH, with detours into CRIMSON PEAK, THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE, and THE SHAPE OF WATER. Also: a little Oscar talk and what we think J-Law should do next!

We take a stroll through the impressive filmography of Kelly Reichardt, from RIVER OF GRASS through CERTAIN WOMEN. But first: Superbowl ads and THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX. 

Agnes Varda is a revered filmmaker and Oscar nominee, and now she is the subject of an episode of VVSS! Angela joins the guys to discuss best documentary nominee FACES PLACES, as well as one of Varda's early works, CLEO FROM 5 TO 7. Also: thoughts on the 2017 Oscar nominations in general, and Paul Thomas Anderson's PHANTOM THREAD specifically. 

With his awards-worthy performance in CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, is it finally time for the world to embrace Armie Hammer? We look back at some of his most notable previous roles (J. EDGAR, THE MAN FROM UNCLE, FREE FIRE) as well as CMBYN and discover that maybe we should have years ago!

Darren joins Clay and Ryan for the most epic draft in VVSS history! 2 hours. 3 contestants. 17 films. What will end up on the official Vidiots Video Store Show Best of 2017 draft board? Listen to find out! Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA 

It's Christmas Eve on Vidiots Video Store Show and we're doing a holiday double feature, pulling from opposite ends of the "Christmas Movie" spectrum: Ingmar Bergman's FANNY & ALEXANDER and Arnold Schwarzenegger in JINGLE ALL THE WAY. 

Is it arty in here or is it just us? Listen in as we celebrate two of 2017's best (and artiest) films, Bill Morrison's DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME, and Kogonada's COLUMBUS. 

A new STAR WARS rises, and the takes to meet it.

Film journalist and podcast producer Darby Maloney (KPCC's The Frame) joins Clay, Ryan, and Angela for a wide-ranging discussion, touching on everything from YOU'VE GOT MAIL, to LADY BIRD, to the series of sexual harassment cases that have been rocking Hollywood.  Recorded in late November 2017 in Santa Monica, CA

Over two years ago, Clay Keller and Darren Franich launched Vidiots Video Store Show with a discussion of Jacques Demy's THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT and Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME.  Now, it's happening again.  Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA

It's finally here, the culmination of Ryan and Darren's years-long feud over FOX's "Gotham." Robbie joins Clay, Darren, and Ryan in watching and discussing four episodes of the show, hand-picked by Ryan to try and win the guys over. Also discussed, the other current screen representation of Bruce Wayne, the recently released JUSTICE LEAGUE.

Ryan and Angela discuss the works of the prolific and very talented Stephen Frears, including THE GRIFTERS, PRICK UP YOUR EARS, and 2017's VICTORIA & ABDUL. Also: how can Angela get her son to put down the laptop and watch a good movie?!  Next week: The Episode 100 reboot of Episode 1!

Resident Vidiots film noir expert Robbie McCluskey joins us behind the counter to chat about two films from the "year of noir," 1949: TOO LATE FOR TEARS and THEY LIVE BY NIGHT. Also: Ryan meets Jake Gyllenhaal and Clay recommends JIM & ANDY.  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA

Richard Linklater's "spiritual sequel" to THE LAST DETAIL, LAST FLAG FLYING, is now in theaters, so we decided it was the perfect time to discuss the Hal Ashby original, plus Linklater's "spiritual sequel" to his own DAZED AND CONFUSED, 2015's EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! Also, THOR: RAGNAROK!  Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA

It's All Hallows Eve, and VVSS is getting in the spirit with a discussion of two famous horror sequels that are almost nothing like the films they succeed, Tobe Hooper's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 and Robert Wise's CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE. Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica

After a year and a half, Vidiots Show Beyond returns from the Delta quadrant to talk about CBS All-Access' STAR TREK DISCOVERY and Seth MacFarlane's THE ORVILLE! 

Darren is back at the counter to give Clay notes on the last few episodes and talk about Mindhunter, Ducktales, and so many different beards! Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica, CA

Ryan has acquired a brand new movie machine so VVSS can return to its regularly scheduled programming, finally talking about FISH TANK and SICARIO. Plus, Ryan rants about AMERICAN MADE and Clay recommends SPIELBERG.  Also: listen closely for your chance to WIN a FREE MONTH of Filmstruck!  Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica

We finally apply our patented "sports draft" style movie ranking system to something that actually has to do with sports! Join us as we draft the 7 best baseball movies of all time! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA

Summer 2017 is official over, and it's time for the tally! From March 1 (LOGAN) to September 22 (KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE) Clay and Ryan competitively "draft" the seven best films they saw over the summer.  Recorded at the Aero theatre in Santa Monica, CA

Trivia master and Vidiots colleague Robbie joins the guys to talk about two very different comedies: Noah Baumbach's first film, KICKING & SCREAMING, and Jacques Tati's "last" film, PLAYTIME. They also talk about IT, Master of None Season 2, and say goodbye to the inimitable Harry Dean Stanton.  Recorded at the Aero Theater 

Beloved Vidiots colleague Angela Matano joins us to talk about Merchant / Ivory's A ROOM WITH A VIEW and Anna Biller's THE LOVE WITCH. 

Beat the heat with two snowbound classics from the mind of Stephen King! This week we're talking about David Cronenberg's THE DEAD ZONE, and Rob Reiner's MISERY, along with WIND RIVER, LOGAN LUCKY, the 40th anniversary re-release of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, and more. Plus: Ryan vents about FANTASTIC BEASTS and we swap stories about broken A/C in movie theaters.  Recorded in Santa Monica, California.