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Review: Anaconda (2025)

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I've rarely seen a movie work so hard to undercut itself as the new Anaconda  movie does. The premise is fair enough: a group of pals (Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn) who used to make films together as children find themselves at various crossroads, including a dead-end job, an acting career going nowhere, and divorce. In an attempt to reclaim their former joy, they set out to make a new Anaconda movie that pays homage to the 1997 original while allowing them to dust off the no-budget amateur filmmaking techniques that they first honed as young movie buffs. On paper, this should be an echo of Tropic Thunder , serving as a self-aware satire of a video store staple while also allowing the audience to look back on the late 1990s with nostalgia and affection. See Jurassic World: Rebirth. Unfortunately, the movie has no idea what to do with any of this and constantly works against its own premise. Is it a warm-hearted story about friendship? A juvenile slapstick thro...
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Comic Book Icon Don McGregor (Black Panther, Marvel, DC)

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Eisner Award Hall of Fame recipient Don McGregor has spent more than 50 years in comics, writing for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Topps, Eclipse, Warren, and many more. Without his foundational work on Black Panther, the blockbuster Marvel movies would not exist. In this interview, Don discusses his career and what's next.  *Note: the video version of this podcast episode is a Cereal At Midnight Members Exclusive.  Listen to the audio version  here , or wherever you get your podcasts! **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage...
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Cameron Crowe, Bob Dylan and The Maltese Falcon

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First Book review video of 2026! See it on YouTube or on Patreon .
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Review: Song Sung Blue (2025)

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Every time I watch a movie that's based on real events or real people, my defenses go up. Biopics, seemingly by their very nature, are often fictions, making superheroes out of people who are far more interesting in reality because their lives aren't sanitized or sanctified by screenwriters. Somewhere in the middle of Song Sung Blue , I decided I was being served up a string of tall tales. Surely nobody went through as much triumph and tragedy as the real Mike and Claire Sardina, better known by their stage name, Lightning and Thunder. When the end credits rolled and I saw that the film was based on a 2008 documentary of the same name, I knew I needed to see that  film to unravel just how much of the story I'd just been told was actually real.  As it turns out, many of the events presented in the movie really happened. Sure, the Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightning and Thunder never soared quite to the heights that the Hollywood film would have us believe, and it goes ...
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Imprint's Ultimate KILL BILL 4K/Blu-ray Box Set

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Imprint has just released a MASSIVE 4K/Blu-ray box set of KILL BILL Vol. 1 and 2, complete with a hardcover book, full-size posters, and more. Grab your Hanzo sword and zip up your Bruce Lee jumpsuit, it's time to Kill Bill.  https://viavision.com.au/shop/kill-bill-volume-1-2-2003-2004-4k-uhd-blu-ray-lenticular-limited-edition-imprint-collection-491-492/ **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://you...
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Members Exclusive: Every Retro Video Game In the Palm of My Hand

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The Anbernic RG40XXV retro handheld gaming device puts every single retro console in the palm of your hands. Here's my review!   You can also see this video on Patreon
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The State of Physical Media in 2026

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**************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight Swag:...
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Review: Thank You Very Much

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For those that are new to Andy Kaufman's unique brand of surrealist performance art, Thank You Very Much is a squirmy-yet-alluring portrait of the confusing, infuriating, and occasionally endearing guy who so convincingly befuddled the masses that none of us are sure, even decades later, that he didn't fake his own death over 40 years ago.  For those that have seen the Biopic starring Jim Carrey ( Man on the Moon ), read the books by Kaufman's friend and partner in comedy crime, Bob Zmuda, and his girlfriend, Lynne Margulies (sister of My Breakfast with Blassie filmmaker Johnny Legend), this is well-worn territory.  It's all here: the roots of the foreign man character at the Improvisation comedy club, Mighty Mouse on the first episode of SNL , the meteoric rise of the sitcom Taxi , the birth of bad boy Tony Clifton, professional wrestling, and a cancer diagnosis that people still question as authentic. To the credit of the filmmakers, they've assembled this mate...
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My Final Video of 2025

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My final video of 2025. Thanks to each and every one of you.
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Top 10 Movies of 2025

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Cereal At Midnight's Top 10 Best Movies of 2025! More movie reviews **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive...
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Kino Lorber December New Release Spotlight

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In this Kino Lorber December Spotlight, we're checking out new releases, 4Ks, and the biggest box set Kino has ever released! **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt ***************************...
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Lifeforce: Imprint's MASSIVE 4K / Blu ray Box Set of Tobe Hooper's Sci Fi Horror Classic

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The latest movie to receive Imprint's massive box set treatment is Tobe Hooper's sci-fi/horror classic LIFEFORCE! Let's check it out! https://viavision.com.au/shop/lifeforce-1985-4k-uhd-blu-ray-limited-edition-holographic-hardbox-imprint-collection-480/ **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, ...
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Members Exclusive: AMC's Galactus Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived!

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AMC's Galactus popcorn bucket--a world record holder for the largest popcorn bucket in existence--has arrived from AMC! Was it worth the six-month wait? You can also watch this video on Patreon HERE
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Year End Physical Media Super Show Spectacular

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It's the most wonderful time of the year as boutique Blu-ray labels from all over the world are delivering some of their biggest and best releases of the year. In this Physical Media SUPER SHOW, we're exploring everything hitting shelves right now! **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, pleas...
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The Shining: 45th Anniversary Review

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The Shining is back in theaters (in IMAX!) for its 45th anniversary. Here's my review, exclusively for Cereal At Midnight channel members.  You can also view this episode on Patreon
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New From Arrow: Shawscope Vol. 4, TMNT, & More!

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Arrow Video's end of the year releases are also some of the BEST of the year. Let's check out Shawscope Vol. 4, the TMNT trilogy, The Mask, and more! Amazon Links: Shawscope Vol. 4 https://amzn.to/4s1Mzkv TMNT Trilogy 4K https://amzn.to/4rVJrGK The Mask 4K https://amzn.to/4afEnqo Outland 4K https://amzn.to/3YokqWX Red Planet 4K https://amzn.to/3MWqDa8 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX...
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Books Were Read, Opinions Were Formed

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In the latest Members Exclusive episode, I review the stack of books in my recently read pile! Also available on Patreon
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This Is Bad.

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Here are my thoughts on the Netflix purchase of Warner Bros.  More Unscripted videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9mUuikz8UvJP4FvghHmQbeL **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn....
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* Movies * 4Ks * Steelbooks *

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Let's check out a quintet of new 4Ks that are rolling out to collectors right now! Use this Amazon link to support C@M: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt *********...
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Caught Stealing | Darren Aronofsky Made a Fun Movie?!

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With Caught Stealing, has Darren Aronofsky crafted a fun, crowd-pleasing mainstream movie?  Order from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4owXGPg **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt *************...
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Post Thanksgiving Hangover | Black Friday Bust?

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Members Only: Post Thanksgiving Hangover Edition. Was Black Friday a bust? You can also access this video through Patreon
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Every Kino Lorber Release for November | Over A Dozen New 4Ks!

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November is one of the biggest months of the entire year for Kino Lorber. In this complete look at every new release, we're checking out over a dozen new 4Ks, box sets, and crowd-pleasers, hidden gems, and cult classics.  Further viewing:  Austin Trunick and the Cannon Film Guide: https://youtu.be/9vswziDaYSo Hollywood Stunt Man Steve Lambert: https://youtu.be/G5uiFEkfyNA Film Noir with Max Allan Collins: https://youtu.be/GB94fXJR9Ps Death Wish 4K Movie Review: https://youtu.be/gXczeiz3D8Q **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting st...
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Catching Up with Imprint Television: Bewitched Complete, Kolchak, Gerry Anderson, and More!

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Imprint brings a quartet of classic television shows to Blu-ray with Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Department S, and the final volume of Bewitched! All this, plus a few surprises along the way.  Viavision.com.au More Imprint Coverage (over 50 videos!) **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************...
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Members Exclusive: Massive Starlog Magazine Collection Update | 81 Issues! The Quest For a Complete Run Continues

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The quest for a complete run of Starlog Magazine continues with a massive, 81-issue collection update! You can also see this episode on Patreon The Quest So Far
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A Cornucopia of Conversation with Brian Krey - Comics, Music, Movies, and More

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Brian Krey, the cat keeping Alpha Video cool, returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk comics, music, movies, and more! Topics include: that time DC Comics killed Robin, when a band with elderly members should stop touring, and if Howard Stern should have been a comic book movie star.  More with Brian Krey:  The Alpha Video Interview: https://youtu.be/3AEscsSQEeY Brain-Bending Cinematic Oddities: https://youtu.be/N7RZWLlc7_4 A Lifetime of Comics Fandom with Brian Krey https://youtu.be/7Wa_QhKoww4 Overlords of the UFO with Brian Krey https://youtu.be/HgmHKW-PlLM Batman, James Gunn's Superman, Fantastic Four, and More with Brian Krey: https://youtu.be/J_oUFYnP_YQ **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership *************************************************...
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