Blind Buys

Are we getting THROUGH TO YOU??This week, Josh and Jesse take a bite out of the 1988 dark comedy classic, Vampire’s Kiss. They break down Nicolas Cage’s iconic performance, analyze the movie’s playful subversion of vampire tropes, and discuss its juxtaposition of broad comedy and horrific violence. At the top of the hour, they share what they’ve been watching for spooky season, and Jesse gives a report about Video Store Day at Scarecrow Video. Plus, they talk about new releases from Criterion, Celluloid Dreams, MUBI, and more!AND: our friend Philip from The Substance podcast is in the running to win the Top Host competition! Vote for him daily by visiting this link: https://tophost.org/2026/philip-marinelloWant to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”La La Land 10th Anniversary Collector’s Editionhttps://lionsgatelimited.com/products/la-la-land-10th-anniversary-collectors-edition?srsltid=AU7gw4UaWj28FMcIqnEmKAeBmYdPah4Kob6ZmcMxsgWQKg6sSd3oBuYMTeenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasmahttps://www.orbitdvd.com/products/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-4k-uhd-le-steelbook-mubi-uk-region-freeThe Black Belly of the Tarantulahttps://www.celluloid-dreams.netCareer Girlshttps://www.criterion.com/films/28856-career-girls?srsltid=AYCX9vLPgcUsy9qjzIswWPyUPzxaZzmmlR28503SQHCDlQPqSQcMQFklThe River Wildhttps://kinolorber.com/product/the-river-wild?srsltid=AYCX9vJHSWzsNtDnvZJsFZB_UdNHZLSlGybeDcYKVeis6MsoGrwwUdMpInside Manhttps://kinolorber.com/product/inside-man?srsltid=AYCX9vJh2bCvbKdcDOQZ_mBRupARP-pToN0ecgzIwfcMCx5UasOJA6CgChapters:00:00 Intro00:53 What Josh Has Been Watching11:00 What Jesse Has Been Watching, Plus Video Store Day!22:48 Coming Soon to Own37:05 Feature Presentation: Vampire's Kiss49:53 Nicolas Cage's Performance and The Movie's Approach to Vampire Tropes01:09:13 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts01:20:17 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

The time of reckoning is upon us all!This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Maurice Devereaux’s 2007 horror-thriller film, End of the Line. Plus, they share their thoughts on Tom Cruise’s latest film, Digger, as well as the upcoming International Independent Video Store Day. And the new releases never stop, as they highlight some intriguing announcements from Severin, Flicker Alley, and more!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”Miracle Milehttps://diabolikdvd.com/product/miracle-mile-uk-radiance-films-transmission-le-4k-uhd-all-region-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/Ogroffhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/ogroff?variant=44894186602538The Music Man/Doctor Zhivagohttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=39135Morbid Pleasures: A Compendium Of Grand Guignol & The Grand Guignolesquehttps://severinfilms.com/products/morbid-pleasures-a-compendium-of-grand-guignol-the-grand-guignolesque-le-12-disc-blu-ray-box-set?srsltid=AU7gw4Uvugxk4UhjSA62KKUlo-8uE4Hdyo5Fwe5b2Rv20LNBoiO_Z3PjSunrisehttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dd4MZ1Vh6Rq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Highway Hypnosishttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/highway-hypnosisChapters:00:00 Intro01:21 What Josh Has Been Watching - Vegas Edition12:12 What Jesse's Been Watching20:50 Getting Ready for Video Store Day24:12 Coming Soon to Own: Severin Box Set, Flicker Alley Announcement, and More40:05 Feature Presentation: End of the Line48:50 Karen as the Main Character and Questions about the Cult01:00:19 Narrative Structure and Themes of Religious Extremism01:08:51 Final Thoughts01:13:31 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

It’s an episode filled with communications lasers, smoking gorillas, pro wrestlers, and chicken guys as Josh and Jesse are joined by Kev and Anna Ghoul, co-hosts of Laurie Strode Trap House! At the top of the show Kev and Anna talk about their history of collecting physical media and what could cause them to blind buy a title. Then, we get into their two picks: Congo and Masked Mutilator. Plus, we discuss new release announcements from Criterion, Severin, and more.Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”Nashvillehttps://www.criterion.com/films/28427-nashville?srsltid=AU7gw4XaCA7vXg4ef2mGxa8iihnLey-F2kx4bjL0_N7QIhbnFuNkOUmrMaster of the Flying Guillotinehttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=39003The Blair Witch Projecthttps://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?srsltid=AU7gw4WBme1gu7TLrv1MT4AaxtE4QVgoEWxBBZ1BSzwy7orLAbGJEHQz&variant=53908905197679Grizzly Man - Criterionhttps://www.criterion.com/films/34209-grizzly-manChapters:00:00 Intro and Welcoming the Co-Hosts of Laurie Strode Trap House!02:01 Kev and Anna's History with Physical Media Collecting23:49 Coming Soon to Own34:59 Feature Presentation #1: Congo01:06:36 Feature Presentation #2: Masked Mutilator01:40:33 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

Don’t stop smiling!Josh and Jesse are back to discuss the hilarious Smile, a no-holds-barred satire of beauty pageant traditions and all-American values. Plus, they talk new releases from Eureka Entertainment, Utopia, Warner Archive, and more!NEXT TIME: Kev and Anna Ghoul, co-hosts of Laurie Strode Trap House, are joining the show for a special double-feature episode. You won’t want to miss it!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”Megadochttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/megadocRaining in the Mountainhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/raining-in-the-mountain?_pos=1&_sid=984174875&_ss=rAcross 110th Streethttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Across-110th-Street-4K-Blu-ray/420702/The Long Goodbyehttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Long-Goodbye-4K-Blu-ray/420034/ Horror of Draculahttps://hammerfilms.com/products/dracula-limited-collectors-editionStockholm After Dark: Swedish Noirhttps://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/stockholm-after-dark/The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38989Chapters:00:00 Intro00:58 What Josh Has Been Watching09:58 Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma... Finally!15:17 What Jesse's Been Watching22:42 Coming Soon to Own42:41 Feature Presentation: Smile (1975)56:03 Outsized Characters and Sharp Satire01:06:03 Smile's Multiple Subplots and Narrative Flow01:15:58 Empathy for the Contestants and Final Thoughts01:27:37 Next Episode: Double Feature with Kev & Anna from Laurie Strode Trap House

Never shame the hero’s sword.We’re doing things a little differently this time around. The first half of this episode is dedicated to remembering the lives and legacies of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, who passed away this week. Josh and Jesse share their favorite movie moments from these two icons and reflect on the formative experiences that made them lifelong fans.Then, back to regularly scheduled programming: a discussion on new releases (from Umbrella, Shout Factory, Third Window Films, and more) followed by the Feature Presentation–Aleksandr Ptushko’s epic Soviet fantasy film, Ilya Muromets. Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:Ms. Doubtfire and Dead Poets Societyhttps://whatsondisneyplus.com/mrs-doubtfire-dead-poets-society-to-be-released-on-4k-digital-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray/Hacks: The Complete Serieshttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38921Mysterious Skinhttps://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/mysterious-skin-2004-collectors-edition?srsltid=AfmBOorhob9XQhY6zlgTWU2kp2ckZ4o5-u3M4UYQa4-Ka7O3n3jfaMxbWomen in Prison 5-Film Collectionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DchHc0dAnSc/Survive Style 5+https://shop.thirdwindowfilms.com/products/survive-style-5-uhd-limited-editionRumored National Treasure 4KChapters:00:00 Intro00:52 Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry43:54 Coming Soon to Own56:02 Feature Presentation: Ilya Muromets01:07:04 Russian Folk Tale Archetypes and Soviet Political Narratives01:12:55 Visual Techniques, Creature Effects, and Standout Performances01:28:26 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts01:34:22 Jesse's Pick for Next Week