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In this episode of the Cereal At Midnight podcast, I discuss Companion (my favorite movie of 2025 so far), Conclave, Criterion's Winchester 73 release, and the new Fantastic Four trailer, plus collection storage, Blockbuster Video, and much more. Find the Cereal At Midnight podcast everywhere you get your podcasts! **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the c...

Demi Moore earned her first Oscar nom for The Substance , and she deserves it. After all, she's a survivor of the Hollywood machine who delivers a brave and memorable performance. The film also serves as a showcase for Margaret Qualley, who blazes into courageous territory herself.  But at some point, this potent cautionary tale from French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat turns into a bizarre splatter fest (not unlike Peter Jackson's Braindead , aka Dead Alive ) that diminishes its message and dilutes its themes in a tidal wave of gore and blood that is so relentless that it becomes desensitizing and, dare I say, uninteresting. A film that started as a scalpel ends as a sledgehammer, bashing us over the head so aggressively that I went numb to it a good thirty minutes before it finally ended. If the goal was to create an endurance test, mission accomplished. There's value in that, at least in the short term. I appreciate and support the important things this movie has to say abou...

For the first time, I fly solo on the Cereal At Midnight podcast to discuss new beginnings, my evolving collecting habits, and my thoughts on the Oscars. This is part of the new direction for C@M in 2025! Find the Cereal At Midnight podcast everywhere you get your podcasts! **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt *********************...

Adam Christopher is the author of Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith and has also penned stories for Doctor Who, Stranger Things, Dishonored, Elementary, and his own worlds, too! In this episode, he talks about the road to Star Wars, working for Disney, and more! AdamChristopher.me @AdamChristopher on social media Shadow of the Sith https://amzn.to/4jrsqjz Download the audio version of the episode 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 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  Ce...

The Brutalist is mountain of a movie, the kind of film that feels as if it might have been made in 1969, or 1974, or some distant, mythical Hollywood of the past when the scales that balance art and commerce weren't quite as tilted toward the superficial. Furthermore, since it was shot on 16mm and 35mm film, it very well could have been made in another time. The Brutalist is a study in humanity that's meditative and pondering, inhabited by flawed-yet-relatable characters who quite often do things against their best interests. The film is ambitious, inspiring, funny, frustrating, and occasionally even tedious, but never boring.  The Brutalist follows László Tóth, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor (Adrien Brody), as he seeks refuge in America after World War II, eventually finding work as an architect in brutalist style, which showcases the structure of the object itself, exposing the materials of construction. Rather than overload us with exposition, the movie allows us to discover...

In the latest episode, let's unbox VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Steelbook and I'll give my thoughts on HERE, the latest film from visionary filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Used Cars, Castaway, The Polar Express).  Purchase links to support Cereal At Midnight:  Venom: The Last Dance https://amzn.to/4jsIwtg Here: https://amzn.to/3E2lbhP **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** 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:  CerealAt...

Jason and Sean Mendelson, sons of Emmy-winning Peanuts producer Lee Mendelson, return to Cereal At Midnight to discuss the official soundtrack release of BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN, sourced from newly-discovered session tapes of Vince Guaraldi and his band! You've never heard the music like this before! Get the soundtrack for BE MY VALENTINE from AMAZON https://amzn.to/4hiMX7P Get the Puppy Love Pink Vinyl from Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-my-valentine-charlie-brown-vince-guaraldi/1146455506?ean=0760137170112 Get the Heartburn Red from Independent Record Stores  https://recordstoreday.com/upc/760137168263 A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Limited Edition  Turkey Tan vinyl, available as a Target Exclusive   Purple Jelly Bean vinyl, a Record Store Day Indie Exclusive: https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/760137161240     Two-sided Picture Disc, a Barnes and Noble Exclusive:   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving-vince...

In the January Physical Media Super Show, we're checking out Tarantino Steelbooks from LIONSGATE LIMITED, a huge haul from Umbrella Entertainment, new releases from Arrow, ClassicFlix, MVD, VCI, and more!  Lionsgate Limited 4Ks and Steelbooks: https://lionsgatelimited.com/collections/all-films Save 15% on your Umbrella order with code CAM15, or use this link: https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/discount/CEREAL15. **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidn...

Join me on my latest media hunting expedition! Today's store is 2nd and Charles, one of the largest used media retailers in the USA.  Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos (just like this one), plus early access and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** 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:  CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight bsky.app/profile/cerealatmidnight.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@cerealmidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: O...

Pamela Anderson makes a triumphant return to the screen with The Last Showgirl , her first film in nearly a decade, and one that often rests squarely on her shoulders. It’s a role that demands quite a bit from her, and she more than rises to the challenge, delivering a performance that has earned well-deserved awards buzz and caught a jaded industry by surprise.  The film takes place in Las Vegas over a period of two weeks as a long-running showgirl revue is slated to close, making way for something new and fresh. It’s the last show of its kind on the strip, now outdated and irrelevant. At the center of our story is Shelly (Anderson), a dancer who has been with the review for decades. She’s become a surrogate mother to the younger girls (Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka), but she has an estranged daughter of her own (Billie Lourd) that she’s trying to patch things up with. Shelly’s closest friend and mentor is Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis), a former showgirl who aged out of the revue six y...

In this video, I give my honest review of the ANGELS HORN PHANTOM record player.  Official Angels Horn Website: https://www.angelshorn.com/products/angels-horn-phantom-premium-bluetooth-turntable-with-advanced-features Angels Horn Phantom on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4h9sCC4 **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** 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:  CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMi...

In this episode, I talk about a problem that is currently affecting every movie fan.  **************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************** 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: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight bsky.app/profile/cerealatmidnight.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@cerealmidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight TikTok: OfficialCerealAtMidnight Letterboxd: CerealA...

The first non-Marvel work from filmmaker Jon Watts since 2015, Wolfs  is not only a return to form for the once-indie director, but also feels like the kind of offbeat crime film that Miramax used to crank out monthly back in the mid-to-late 1990s. Maybe the throwback tone isn't intentional, but it's not lost on me that stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt both made a name for themselves in exactly this kind of film decades ago; this is now their sixth screen project together after Ocean's 11-13 , Confessions of a Dangerous Mind , and Burn After Reading .  Tonally, the movie balances a dark world of crime and graphic violence with a strong sense of humor, but it's not laugh-out-loud funny. Rather, it's the kind of humor that you recognize as being bizarre, the kind that makes you say "huh" and maybe nod or smile in appreciation. This movie doesn't seem particularly eager to please--a factor that I appreciate--and it's in no hurry, either. This is a ...

Daniel Griffith, the creator behind Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and hundreds of behind-the-scenes documentaries, discusses the current state of Blu-ray bonus features. Are they in danger of disappearing? ballyhoomotionpictures.com facebook.com/ballyhoomotionpictures @ballyhoofilms on social media and  @BallyhooMotionPics  on YouTube **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight Swag:  CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com E...

In the final Blu-ray spotlight of 2024, we're looking at new releases from Arrow, Eureka, MVD, and more! Plus a channel update about what to expect from Cereal At Midnight in the new year.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor, HamiltonBook.com! Hamilton Book on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonBook **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight Swag:  CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Pa...

Brian Saur from Just the Discs and Pure Cinema Podcast returns to Cereal At Midnight for a rundown of our favorite movie discoveries of 2024! If you love discussion of obscure and cult cinema, this episode is for you! What's your favorite film discovery of the year? Youtube.com/JustTheDiscs justthediscspod on Twitter and Instagram Purecinemapod on Twitter and Instagram PureCinemaPodcast.libsyn.com **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cerea...

Somewhere near the middle of Like A Complete Unknown,  folk icon Joan Baez (played by Monica Barbaro), says to Timothèe Chalamet's Bob Dylan: "You're kind of an a**hole, Bob." After a pause, Dylan replies "Yeah...I guess so."  This was a crucial moment for me, a cinephile who has grown weary of the way Hollywood tells stories about real people. The last decade of biopics has often seen its subjects presented not merely as talented people, but as superheroes who are not unlike Greek Gods: legendary in status, perched atop a pantheon that lies far outside of human reach. In these films, they're not like us. They never were. They were always "other," bred of stardust and mercury. Through twists of fate that sometimes seem cosmic in scope, the modern biopic no longer presents slightly-exaggerated history, packaged for easy consumption; it now turns human stories into manufactured myth of Shakespearean proportions. That's what makes the Baez lin...

Kino ends 2024 with a bang! Our complete December spotlight includes four new 4K Ultra HDs, two Kino Cult titles, a massive box set, and loads of westerns, noir, and studio classics.  KinoLorber.com KLStudioClassics.com Kino Lorber While Supplies Last Sale: https://kinolorber.com/collection/while-supplies-last-sale All of my discussions with Frank Tarzi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9mZDTUUYwn2pMj3ELth-Jjn **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealA...

2024 has been the biggest year so far for physical media. In this episode, Adam J. Yeend returns to Cereal At Midnight for a countdown of our TOP 10 DISC RELEASES of 2024! **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight Swag:  CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight bsky.app/profile/cerealatmidnight.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@cerealmidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnigh...

Imprint's stunning, archival-quality release of THE NEVERENDING STORY raises the bar for what's possible with a physical media release. Let's explore this massive edition, along with Imprint's other new releases.  https://viavision.com.au/shop/the-neverending-story-1984-40th-anniversary-limited-edition-4k-uhd-blu-ray-exclusive-replica-storybook-packaging-imprint-collection-365/ **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive:  CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight S...

Award-winning author and filmmaker MAX ALLAN COLLINS returns to Cereal At Midnight to discuss underrated Christmas movies! Do some of your favorites make our list?  MaxAllanCollins.com Too Many Bullets   Quarry   Eliot Ness Box Set Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher   Scarface and the Untouchable   Black Hats   Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life The Road to Perdition   Further Viewing:  Top 5 Film Noir with Max Allan Collins Film Noir: Exploring the Dark Side of Cinema with Max Allan Collins The Max Allan Collins Interview Top 5 Westerns with Max Allan Collins Max Allan Collins Turned Down The Untouchables   The Untouchables 4K Review Top 5 Private Eye Movies **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Membe...