Vidiots Video Store Show

Amidst all the discussion of movies being dead, it's easy to forget that summer 2016 actually held many cinematic treasures and we "draft" the seven best, in vintage VVSS fashion. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 

Harry Dean Stanton has nearly 200 imdb credits to his name, stretching all the way back to 1954. He's given countless amazing performances and worked with everyone, from Alfred Hitchcock to Joss Whedon, but he's never won an award that's worth a damn. Vidiots aims to fix this, by awarding him with the first ever Harry Dean Stanton Award, on October 23rd, in L.A. In preparation, we're going to dedicate several episodes over the next two months to the varied and impressive filmography of one of Hollywood's most enduring and endearing fixtures, Mr. Harry Dean Stanton! First up, two from 1984: Wim Wender's PARIS, TEXAS and Alex Cox's REPO MAN. Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay joins us to discuss these two incredible films and give the lowdown on the upcoming #HDSAward tribute ceremony.  Subscribe on iTunes!  

Clay and Darren finally watch the double feature of Ingmar Bergman's THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY and Jean Renoir's THE RULES OF THE GAME, and it was well worth the wait. They also conclude their discussion of Stranger Things and catch up with what they've been watching lately.  Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!

We explore the complete filmography of one of the last great movie stars, Willard Carroll Smith Jr., from SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION to SUICIDE SQUAD. But first, a little "Stranger Things" argument, because of course. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes / Stitcher! 

Darren comes in from the cold to set the record straight on Ultimatum, Legacy, and Julia Stiles. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica.  

Clay is joined by fellow Vidiot Ryan Marker to discuss the entire BOURNE franchise, from 2002's THE BOURNE IDENTITY to this summer's JASON BOURNE. Yes, including LEGACY.  Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!

Darren and Clay are joined by Amy Nicholson (MTV News, The Canon) to discuss the films on her "picks" shelf, particularly Footlight Parade and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. But first they play another installment of "Title that Title." Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 

Clay is joined by guest co-host Ryan Marker to discuss two highly-charged political films, Armando Iannucci's IN THE LOOP and Elia Kazan's A FACE IN THE CROWD, at what seems like a rather... apropos time. Opinions may not necessarily reflect those of the Vidiots Foundation ;)   Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher! 

It's all starting to feel a little... episodic, as Lindsey Bahr (Associated Press) joins Clay and Darren to explore the outer reaches of STAR TREK BEYOND in what may (or may not) be the final installment of Vidiots Show Beyond! That-a-way! Subscribe on iTunes!  

No one deserves a second chance more than James Kirk! Join us as we crack open the mysterious torpedo tube that is STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS and are saddened and befuddled by what's inside. But hey, at least the Giacchino score is great! Next week: BEYOND. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 

Darren and Clay finally confront the specter that has been looming over the podcast since the beginning: THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. While they're at it, they also talk about #AllWesAndersonMovies. But first: a little chat about Nancy Meyers films and EDDIE THE EAGLE. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!

Punch it! Clay and Darren make a Red Matter wormhole and travel back to 2009 to discuss the Hemsworth highs and breathlessly frantic lows of J.J. Abrams' franchise revitalization. But first! A rant on practical effects, shakey-cam and capturing a sense of scope (0:00-9:00). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!  

Darren and Clay catch up with what they've been watching lately, discussing the faux-Spielbergocity of MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (4:20), getting deep into comedic psychology through the lens of MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES and finally celebrating the joyous lunacy of INDEPENDENCE DAY and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE (47:00). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!  

Bluebirds, singin' a song... It's the final outing for the Next Generation crew, and Matt Mira (The Nerdist, James Bonding, TV's Fameless) joins the guys to discuss dune buggy chases, bald Tom Hardy and the Las Vegas Star Trek experience. Next week: Star Trek (2009). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!

#AllDavidFincherMovies. In which we talk about all of David Fincher's movies. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica Subscribe on iTunes!  

Have you noticed the podcast firming up? Maybe it's because we're talking about the 9th film in the Star Trek film canon, 1998's INSURRECTION. Join us as we switch to manual and navigate metaphasic radiation, holodeck ships and all-singing, all-dancing, all-fightin' Patrick Stewart.  Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica

Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay returns to the podcast to discuss Martin Scorsese's AFTER HOURS and Bob Fosse's LENNY. But first, the inaugural round Vidiots Show's "Title That Title" game! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica Subscribe on iTunes!

Lock and load! BuzzFeed Senior Film Reporter Adam B. Vary joins the crew for a mission back in time to stop the Borg from enslaving humanity with uncomfortable sexuality. Jonathan Frakes' directorial debut is certainly the best TNG film, but do we draw the line at including it among Trek's very best?   Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica Subscribe on iTunes!

And now, the thrilling conclusion! Guest David Janove returns to provide commentary as Clay and Darren "draft" the top 7 films in the PIXAR filmography. What transpires is perhaps the most heated and nerve-wracking Vidiots Show draft yet! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica 

FINDING DORY is out this weekend, so the guys invite PIXAR superfan and resident quizmaster David Janove to join them for an epic, two-part episode all about the much lauded animation studio. In PART 1, Clay and Darren compete in a no-holds-barred PIXAR quiz! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica