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The Powerhouse / Indicator Interview

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I got to chat with Sam Dunn, the co-founder of Powerhouse/Indicator, as well as a veteran of the physical media biz. This is a really candid, honest, and open discussion about movies, physical media, 4K, collecting, and so much more! Huge thanks to Sam and Indicator for making it happen.  https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/ Cereal At Midnight Spotlight on Indicator: https://youtu.be/Y7V3HbcH7UE Support C@M by using these links when you shop on Amazon: The Bat Woman:  https://amzn.to/43uAs3o The Panther Women:  https://amzn.to/3TpTKlU Santo and the Riders of Terror:  https://amzn.to/43yjwsN Patrick:  https://amzn.to/3TyoUaZ Snapshot:  https://amzn.to/3x8Z85w Jinnah: https://amzn.to/3vruYK9 Impossible Objects: https://amzn.to/3TQ5puH The Criminal Acts of Tod Slaughter: https://amzn.to/49BL9TC Two Orphan Vampires: https://amzn.to/49BH024 The Shiver of the Vampires: https://amzn.to/3OLbC9a From Hollywood to Heaven: The Lost and Saved Films of The Ormond Family: https://amzn.to/4bVjnnh Movie

Jeff Rauseo - Beyond Films At Home

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Jeff Rauseo returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about the evolution of Films At Home, new directions, and what the future holds! Jeff's links:  https://www.youtube.com/@filmsathome Instagram: / filmsathome   TikTok:  / jeffrauseo   Twitter: / jeffrauseo   Facebook: / jrauseo   More Cereal At Midnight conversations with Jeff:  Physical Media Talk with Jeff Rauseo: https://youtu.be/p_pCdYoKsz4 John Carpenter Discussion with Jeff Rauseo: https://youtu.be/SffQ9lzlNgo Halloween Ends Spoiler Discussion with Jeff Rauseo: https://youtu.be/I8dzV353mLE Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to su

Anastasia Elfman | Bloody Bridget, Timeless Horror, and The Vaudeville Tradition | Podcast 45

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Anastasia Elfman returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about BLOODY BRIDGET--a bizarre horror comedy directed by her husband Richard Elfman (Forbidden Zone)--as well as her life-long love of classic horror, Lon Chaney, and performing without a net! https://bloodybridget.com https://instagram.com/bloodybridgetfilm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076210863085 Forbidden Zone https://amzn.to/3TeD9At https://instagram.com/forbiddenzoneofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Forbidden Zone 2: https://instagram.com/forbiddenzone2official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/ForbiddenZone2 Aliens Clowns & Geeks https://amzn.to/3woi3pC Aliens Clowns and Geeks Soundtrack https://amzn.to/3PLORzU https://instagram.com/aliensclownsandgeeks?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/AliensClownsGeeks Richard Elfman's Social: https://instagram.com/richardelfman?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/richard.elfman Anastasia’s Social: https://instagram.com/d

Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 | 7-inch Vinyl Unboxing

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Is the new ROLLING STONES SINGLES 1966-1971 box set from ABKCO Records a must-own for Stones fans? Let's unbox it and see! Order your copy here:   https://amzn.to/3IJko4l Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

New Discs: Super Mario, Hammer Horror, Film Noir, Kubrick, 4Ks, and The Release Of The Year?!

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In this HUGE new release update, we're spotlighting some of the wildest, coolest physical media hitting shelves all over the world. Plus, a serious contender for RELEASE OF THE YEAR. Remember to use code CEREAL15 when shopping at Umbrella Entertainment to save 15% off your order, or use this link: https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/discount/CEREAL15. Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

The Return of the Members Only Q&A!

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It's the return of the Members Only Q&A! In this installment: favorite movies, dead rock stars, collecting quandaries, the the ultimate future of Cereal At Midnight! Get it HERE or HERE

Under the Radar: Out of Bounds (1986) | Anthony Michael Hall's Forgotten Action Thriller

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In the inaugural installment of UNDER THE RADAR, we set our sights on OUT OF BOUNDS, a mostly-forgotten but retroactively awesome 1986 obscurity starring Anthony Michael Hall! Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

I Bought A Grail Diary | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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I bought a grail diary! As seen in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the Grail Diary contains a lifetime of research from Henry Jones Sr. as to the location of the holy grail. Let's unbox this replica and see if it belongs in a museum or if it should have been mailed to the Marx Brothers! Order yours here: https://amzn.to/4a6KvOl Indiana Jones on 4K Review: https://youtu.be/v5oQSZZ_USs Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review: https://youtu.be/ycVKg3iTGBc Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

HUGE Record Show Haul

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Twice a year, my town hosts a big record collecting show were vinyl fans from all over the region come together to celebrate hot wax. In this Member's Exclusive episode, I review the show and share my entire haul! Find it on Patreon  and YouTube .

Every Kino Lorber Release For February 2024

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In our complete look at every title from Kino Lorber for the month of February, we're spotlighting FOUR new 4K discs, a Euro Spy box set, TV on Blu-ray, the latest Kino Cult release, classics, horror, noir, crime, silents, foreign, and more! Further viewing:  Frank Tarzi Interview: https://youtu.be/MfFCws4M_gg Frank Tarzi Returns: https://youtu.be/h9t0JWwUqhk Frank Tarzi on Kino Lorber in 2024: https://youtu.be/_dUzqaW-aFs Previous Kino Lorber monthly spotlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfFCws4M_gg&list=PLms82QIo-B9m3xP_xBoKvqUSYQcUMsFdc Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link

My Biggest Rock Music Haul! | The Monsters of Rock and Roll!

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What does 39 pounds of rock and roll look like? We're about to find out! In this video, I'm unboxing DOZENS of classic rock albums sent to the channel by Rick, a very generous viewer! Beatles, Stones, Floyd, Led Zep, you name it, it's probably here!  A HUGE thank you to Rick for being so kind and for having such great taste.  Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

Top 5 Film Noir With Max Allan Collins

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Heath is joined by multiple-award-winning crime writer MAX ALLAN COLLINS (Road to Perdition) for a rundown on our top 5 film noir movies!  Max Allan Collins C@M Interview:   https://youtu.be/Kf1uMJdgOl4 Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XVI Review w/ Max: https://youtu.be/a_okQg2cFdM Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

Let's Check Out The Latest Releases From Alpha Video!

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Hot on the heels of my exclusive interview with Alpha Video, let's take a look at their very latest releases! Westerns, Pre-Codes, silents, weird documentaries, this haul has it all! Shop for Alpha Video at Oldies.com for the lowest prices anywhere on the web. Further viewing: The Alpha Video Interview: https://youtu.be/3AEscsSQEeY I Bought A Movie Collection! https://youtu.be/lomR-0KKDZc B-Western Heroes https://youtu.be/Mq9MgxJV7CE Poverty Row Primer: https://youtu.be/f1i15GcJ0rc Pre-Code Primer: https://youtu.be/VjbrjJ4LPDE Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the ch

Robert Kirkman's Energon Universe - G.I. Joe and Transformers Shared Universe

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Robert Kirkman's (The Walking Dead) new take on G.I. Joe and Transformers sharing a universe is the stuff fans have been dreaming about for decades! In this Patreon/YouTube member exclusive, we're talking about what makes the Energon Universe so cool--and so fresh. See it here or here !

Spotlight on Powerhouse / Indicator And Their Amazing All-Region Releases

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It's Cereal At Midnight's first ever spotlight on Powerhouse/Indicator! Let's take a closer look at some of Indicator's latest releases including their Tod Slaughter, Ormond Family, and Jean Rollin releases, plus I name my favorite past releases from the distributor! https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/ Support C@M by using these links when you shop on Amazon: The Criminal Acts of Tod Slaughter: https://amzn.to/49BL9TC Two Orphan Vampires: https://amzn.to/49BH024 The Shiver of the Vampires: https://amzn.to/3OLbC9a From Hollywood to Heaven: The Lost and Saved Films of The Ormond Family: https://amzn.to/4bVjnnh Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopp

The Alpha Video Interview | Podcast 44

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Alpha Video's VP of Acquisitions and Product Management stops by Cereal At Midnight for an illuminating conversation about the very real challenges of releasing public domain movies on DVD! Where do they get the prints? How has streaming affected the business? You don't want to miss this one.  Shop for Alpha Video at Oldies.com for the lowest prices anywhere on the web.  Download the audio version of this show wherever you get your podcasts! Support Cereal At Midnight and unlock exclusive videos at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or become a YouTube member! Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's

The Eureka Entertainment Interview | Expanding Into North America And More

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Big things are happening at Eureka! In this EXCLUSIVE video interview, Eureka's Head of Content, Kevin Lambert, discusses how the distributor has been serving UK film fans for decades and are now expanding into North America! Get all the details--including the first U.S. titles--here! Eurekavideo.co.uk @eurekavideo on X/Twitter @eurekaentertainment on Instagram https://www.facebook.com/EurekaEntertainment Support Cereal At Midnight and unlock exclusive videos at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or become a YouTube member! Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: h

Review: Scared Stiff (1945)

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Scared Stiff is a 1945 comedic whodunnit in which a bumbling newspaper chess reporter (was there ever such a thing in real life?) finds himself entangled in a murder plot with a jeweled set of chess pieces as the McGuffin. Misunderstandings and wacky shenanigans pad out a thin plot built of Three's Company proportions. Jack Haley (the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz ) is likable enough as the lead, but the real draw for me is Ann Savage who gives a warm, charismatic turn that stands in stark contrast to her iconic performance in Ulmer’s noir classic Detour , which hit theaters the same year. Veda Ann Borg, whom I just recently watched in the poverty row jungle picture Blonde Savage , fills out the supporting cast as an insurance detective. For those of us who love seeing strong women in Golden Age roles, we've got a winner.  While I really enjoy the cast, the movie is middling. It was made by Pine-Thomas Productions, a B-movie unit under the purview of Paramount Pictures, but t

Universal Classic Monsters LIMITED EDITION Unboxing

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The UNIVERSAL MONSTERS return in a new limited edition release celebrating over 90 years of horror! Dracula, Frankenstein, The Bride, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Creature, and The Phantom…they are the Children of the Night…what music they make.   Order The Universal Monsters here to support Cereal At Midnight: https://amzn.to/3w7ulp0 Further Viewing: Universal Monsters on 4K Vol. 1 Review https://youtu.be/UYxo02Q_4Qg Universal Monsters on 4K Vol. 2 Review   https://youtu.be/UYxo02Q_4Qg The Laemmle Legacy w/ Antonia Carlotta   https://youtu.be/_Ke9rkcc8qQ Icons of Horror: Universal Monsters https://youtu.be/sXnpCe0tMI4 Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite ************************************************************

HUGE New Release Super Show | Also, How Durable Is A Blu-ray?

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In this new release SUPER SHOW, we cover a tall stack of new physical media releases from Kino, Arrow, Radiance, MVD, and more! Plus, how durable is physical media? We'll find out when I try to destroy a Blu-ray in this episode. Really. Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

Confessions Of A Schlockmeister with Bret McCormick | Podcast 43

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Low budget movie buffs know Bret McCormick for The Abomination and Repligator, but that's only part of the story. In this candid interview, Mr. McCormick discusses his ups and downs in the independent film business, his battle with alcoholism and addiction, and how he rediscovered his passion for filmmaking.  https://texasschlock.com/ The Abomination Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3uvdsnK Repligator Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3UyzvVg Support Cereal At Midnight and unlock exclusive videos at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or become a YouTube member! Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to s

More Poverty Row Treasures!

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In this week's Patreon and YouTube Members exclusive episode, I'm digging even deeper into Poverty Row cinema. Join me! Patreon   YouTube

FILM NOIR | Exploring The Dark Side of Cinema with Max Allan Collins (Kino Lorber Box Set Review)

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Max Allan Collins joins Cereal At Midnight to discuss the films included in Kino Lorber's FILM NOIR: THE DARK SIDE OF CINEMA XVI Blu-ray box set!  More with Max: https://youtu.be/Kf1uMJdgOl4 More Kino Lorber coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfFCws4M_gg&list=PLms82QIo-B9m3xP_xBoKvqUSYQcUMsFdc Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

The World of Wheels 2024

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Ride shotgun as we visit The World of Wheels 2024 Custom Auto Show! Once a year, this show rolls in to Chattanooga, TN and Birmingham, AL. This video was filmed at the Birmingham show on February 4th! Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt

My Thoughts on Collecting In 2024

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What will the rest of 2024 look like for collectors? We're coming off the biggest year in the history of physical media, but the only constant is change. In this "unscripted" video, I give my candid thoughts on the state of collecting and talk about how my own collecting habits have changed.  Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt