Best Ryan Verrill Podcasts (2025)

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Re-Connected May 15th, 2025: Announcements and Physical Media Timelines with Daniel Cibener!! 4:20:07

12h ago4:20:07

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by ole Danny Cibener (don't tell him I called him that...)!! We went…

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Interview with Travis Foley, Owner of New Boutique Retailer Odyssey Movies!! 23:58

4d ago23:58

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Enjoy this conversation with Travis Foley of Odyssey Movies! Travis sought to fulfill a dream and just a couple month slater, the day is here! Shop now at https://odysseymovies.com/ - To celebrate the launch, Odyssey is offering: SAVE 10% OFF SITEWIDE UNTIL JUNE 1ITH SIGN UP FOR REWARDS AND GET A $5 REWARD WHEN YOU SPEND YOUR FIRST $50 FREE MEDIA M…

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Re-Connected May 8th, 2025: Announcements and Film Foundations with Chris Stachiw!! 3:03:39

8d ago3:03:39

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by one of my other collaborators, Mr. Chris Stahciw!! We went over t…

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Episode 237: Ross McElwee 50:05

13d ago50:05

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I once saw a film called Sherman’s March which of course I adored. But then a year or so ago, I watched another film by the same director, Bright Leaves. For some reason, it had a profound effect on me. This episode goes into detail as to why. Joining me throughout is Illinois archivist and historian Eric Edwards for this unconventional approach to…

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Re-Connected May 1st, 2025: Announcements with Will Dodson and Special Guest!! 3:12:50

15d ago3:12:50

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by my other half, Dr. Will Dodson!! We went over the announcements f…

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Re-Connected April 24th, 2025: Announcements and Creative Influences with John Dailey!! 2:35:25

22d ago2:35:25

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by my friend and colleague John Dailey AKA RockC.H.U.D.Son!! We went…

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Episode 236: Jack Clayton (feat. Rachel Bellwoar) 2:03:49

25d ago2:03:49

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What an honor and a joy it was to talk with Rachel Bellwoar, an extremely talented writer and pop culture enthusiast whose work I’ve enjoyed discovering over the years. Thanks to many mutual cinephile friends and podcasters, we crossed paths in the world of Facebook and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on the show to talk about an underappre…

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Re-Connected April 17th, 2025: Announcements and Cover Art with Sam's Myth!! 3:11:58

29d ago3:11:58

3:11:58

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by the incredible graphic artist and musician Sam's Myth!! We went o…

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Re-Connected April 10th, 2025: Announcements and Foundational Comedies with Ryan Gowlandl!! 3:40:57

1M ago3:40:57

3:40:57

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by my friend and colleague, Ryan Gowland of the New World Pictures P…

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Re-Connected April 3rd, 2025: Announcements and More with Dr. William S. Dodsonl!! 3:29:54

1M ago3:29:54

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by my collaborative partner, Will Dodson!! We went over the announce…

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Re-Connected March 27th, 2025: Announcements and Surprising Films with Craig from Deaf Crocodilel!! 2:48:57

2M ago2:48:57

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Craig Rogers from Deaf Crocodile!! We awent over the announcement…

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Re-Connected March 20th, 2025: Announcements and VS Sublabels with Chris Haskell!! 3:20:57

2M ago3:20:57

3:20:57

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Chris Haskell from Punk Vacation and They Live by Film!! We went …

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Re-Connected March 13th, 2025: Announcements and Adult Films with Celeste de la Cabra!! 2:50:22

2M ago2:50:22

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Celeste de la Cabra!! We went over the announcements for the week…

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Episode 235: 1995 - Year In Review (feat. Collin Souter & Erik Childress) 5:55:58

2M ago5:55:58

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Not too big of a summary this time around since the title says it all and there’s a lot to get to in terms of the episode proper. Every year around late February / early March, I call upon my Chicago film critic buddies Collin Souter & Erik Childress to join me for an epic episode discussing as many movies as we possibly can, traveling back in time…

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Re-Connected March 6th, 2025: Announcements and More with KB Loves Movies and Will Dodson!! 3:52:14

2M ago3:52:14

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by KB and Will Dodson- a heck of a pair!! We went over the announcem…

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Re-Connected February 27th, 2025: Announcements and Razzies with John and Tony from Imprint Cast!! 2:35:48

3M ago2:35:48

2:35:48

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by John Matthews and Tony Michas from Imprint Cast!! We are going to …

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Interview with George Willeman, Nitrate Film Vault Leader at The Library of Congress 1:27:57

3M ago1:27:57

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Here it is, folks! The interview I am most proud of so far- A conversation with George Willeman from The Library of Congress! How do we archive film at a national level? Where do major studios store their nitrate films? What do we do to protect those films? Find those answers and more in this insightful conversation with George Willeman, the Nitrat…

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Episode 234: Nick Digilio (Celebrating 40 Years As A Film Critic) 2:10:00

3M ago2:10:00

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This is a celebration, not just another Director’s Club episode for a reason. Back in 1990, I became an avid fan and follower of today’s guest and he’s been on this show a couple of times in the past, most recently for the Paul Thomas Anderson Part II episode. I’m talking of course about Nick Digilio. 40 years ago, he began his career as a professi…

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Re-Connected February 20th, 2025: Announcements and Larry Fessenden with Zachary K. Bryant!! 2:39:37

3M ago2:39:37

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Zachary K. Bryant from They Live By Film!! We went over the annou…

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The Shelf Shock Rewind Awards 2024!!! The Third Annual LIVE Awards Show for Physical Media! 2:36:28

3M ago2:36:28

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The awards show is brought to you by Someone's Favorite Productions. The awards show is hosted by Ryan Verrill and Michelle Kisner. Buy The Physical Media Advocate (zine) on Amazon: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN - Disc-Connected: https://linktr.ee/discconnected - Follow Michelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kisner1 Follow Michell…

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Re-Connected February 13th, 2025: Announcements and Unconventional Romance Movies with Krit Pick!! 3:10:23

3M ago3:10:23

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Krit from Krit Pick Productions!! We went over the announcements …

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Re-Connected February 6th, 2025: Announcements and Film Foundations LIVE with Chris Stachiw!! 4:08:03

3M ago4:08:03

4:08:03

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Chris Stachiw from the Kulture Cast, Weirding Way Media, and our s…

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Re-Connected January 30th, 2025: Announcements and Looking Ahead with Gage Hogsten!! 3:52:16

4M ago3:52:16

3:52:16

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Gage Hogsten who regularly volunteers with Norman Studios in Jack…

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Re-Connected January 23rd, 2025: Announcements and Blind Buys with Ryan Gowland!!! 3:36:38

4M ago3:36:38

3:36:38

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Ryan Gowland of the New World Pictures Podcast!! We are going to b…

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Episode 233: Elaine May (feat. Sharon Gissy) 2:03:28

4M ago2:03:28

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Let’s forget all about inauguration day (since this comes out on January 20th, 2025) by focusing on someone who truly matters, the legendary comedic mind of Elaine May, pioneer of improv sketch comedy and so much more! We focus on all four of her directorial films and sing the praises of nearly all of them. Yes, that MAY include her last feature fr…

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Re-Connected January 16th, 2025: Announcements and Slumber Party with Daniel Cibener!!! 5:53:00

4M ago5:53:00

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Daniel Cibener!! We went over the announcements for the week and …

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Re-Connected January 9th, 2025: Announcements and Commentary Wishes with Chris Higgins!!! 3:01:21

4M ago3:01:21

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Chris Higgins of the Beyond the Blood Podcast!! We are going to be…

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Episode 232: Favorite Films of 2024 (feat. Bill Ackerman) 4:55:09

4M ago4:55:09

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Nearly five hours of conversation and recommendations all about the year 2024 in cinema! Bill Ackerman (host of Supporting Characters and guest host of this show) and I reveal 25 favorite films, talk about the year in general and have a lot to say as usual. In addition, you’ll get to hear thoughts from previous guest Chloe Waryan as well as a tradi…

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Re-Connected January 2nd, 2025: Announcements/Rants/Giveaway/Wishlist with Will Dodson!!!! 3:38:25

4M ago3:38:25

3:38:25

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Dr. William F. Dodson, squire of Someone's Favorite productions!!…

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Re-Connected December 26th, 2024: Announcements and Overlooked Releases with Brian Saur!! 3:08:55

5M ago3:08:55

3:08:55

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Brian Saur of the Pure Cinema Podcast and Just the Discs!! Wewent…

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Interview with Joseph Maddrey, Author of The Soul of Wes Craven (Analog Love, Adapting Stephen King) 1:56:20

5M ago1:56:20

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I sat down with my partner Dr. Will Dodson from @SomeonesFavoriteProductions to discuss all things Wes Craven with the incredible author, Joe Maddrey. Joe has been writing for decades at this point and has created something special with the 2024 release of The Soul of Wes Craven. We hope you enjoy this special conversation! - Buy The Soul of Wes Cr…

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Episode 231: Jackie Chan (feat. Sam Inglis & Gabe Powers) 2:56:53

5M ago2:56:53

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Happy holidays! Grateful to my incredibly smart and passionate guests to cover a genre I’m not as well-versed in - Hong Kong cinema particularly martial arts action. I am familiar with Buster Keaton though unlike the first time I saw Rumble In The Bronx back in 1995 at the local multiplex. Nevertheless, I know I was watching a legendary talent of t…

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Re-Connected December 19th, 2024: Announcements and Favorite A24 Titles with Aaron West!! 4:01:56

5M ago4:01:56

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Aaron West, who you may know from Criterion Now or CineJourneys!! …

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Catch-up, Rants, and Giveaways with Filmmaker Damian K. Lahey! 1:23:33

5M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Damian spent some time with us earlier this year but he is BACK after his film was released by Severin over the summer. We go over the reaction to his film, some physical media gripes/rants, and then he makes a very generous offer to giveaway some copies of his film! Check it out. - TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Email [email protected] with the…

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Bonus Episode: Joel Potrykus (Vulcanizadora) 44:48

5M ago44:48

44:48

Hello everyone! I am no longer putting out episodes via Libsyn, they are now hosted right here at my Substack. Formerly known as the 5 Years Substack, this is now the hub for all-things Director’s Club including a new URL. Learn about all this and more during my 8-minute preamble before we get to the subject at hand - indeed a very special one sinc…

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Re-Connected December 12th, 2024: Announcements and 2024 Discoveries with Joel Fisher!! 2:43:17

5M ago2:43:17

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by the one and only Joel Fisher from Scarecrow Video!! We went over …

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Re-Connected December 5th, 2024: Announcements and Recap/Upcoming with Dr. Will Dodson!! 3:32:39

5M ago3:32:39

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by the one and only Dr. Will Dodson!! We went over the announcements…

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Boutique Blu-ray Interview- Joe Rubin (co-owner of Vinegar Syndrome) and Oscar Becher (VS archivist) 2:13:49

6M ago2:13:49

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Honored to have one of the owners of Vinegar Syndrome (Joe Rubin) on the show, accompanied by Oscar (so he didn't feel left out). This conversation is a long one but goes through so many details that have never been shared publicly. Hope you enjoy! Spend responsibly during the sale! - Shop the Vinegar Syndrome sale this weekend: https://vinegarsynd…

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Re-Connected November 28th, 2024: Announcements and SALES with Celeste de la Cabra and Jeremy Long!! 4:17:31

6M ago4:17:31

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Celeste de la Cabra and Jeremy Long!! We went over the announceme…

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Episode 230: Michael Mann Redux (feat. Brian Tallerico & Ryan Verrill) 1:44:10

6M ago1:44:10

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Have you been waiting for the Mann? Well it's been over a decade since we last discussed his work back when Patrick and I mainly covered our love for both Heat & The Insider. Cut to present time, I have recruited two of my favorite returning guests to touch upon nearly every title by Michael Mann focusing on his post-Collateral output since it wasn…

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Boutique Blu-ray Interview with 3-D Film Archive!! 40:29

6M ago40:29

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Please enjoy my interview with Jack Theakston of the 3-D Film Archive! Jack and Bob Furmanek have a reputation of quality with their restoration that precedes them and I encourage you to seek out any/all of the releases discussed in our conversation! - Support the 3-D Film Archive Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dfilmarchive/pre-…

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Re-Connected November 21st, 2024: Announcements and Missouri Movies with Jim Tudor!! 3:57:42

6M ago3:57:42

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Critic Jim Tudor!! We are going to be going over the announcements…

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Re-Connected November 14th, 2024: Announcements and Appalachian Films with Zachary K. Bryant!! 2:37:17

6M ago2:37:17

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Zachary K. Bryant from They Live by Film!! We are going to be goin…

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Re-Connected November 7th, 2024: Announcements and Recap with Will Dodson!! 3:24:39

6M ago3:24:39

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Will Dodson!! We are going to be going over the announcements for …

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Re-Connected October 31st, 2024: Announcements and Horror (but not) with KritPick Productions!! 3:18:28

7M ago3:18:28

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by KritPick from KritPick Productions!! We are going to be going over…

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Episode 229: Guillermo Del Toro (feat. Chloe Waryan) 2:11:21

7M ago2:11:21

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The spooky season is here! Why not indulge in the twisted fantasy worlds of one renowned, revered Mexican filmmaker by the name of Guillermo Del Toro! Of course I needed to enlist a super fan of his and I was lucky enough to have returning guest Chloe Waryan back on the show for another truly delightful discussion. Chloe may very well be my go-to g…

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Re-Connected October 24th, 2024: Announcements and the Theater Experience with Blake Bergman!! 2:04:10

7M ago2:04:10

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by Blake Bergman AKA Spaghetti!! We went over the announcements for …

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Boutique Blu Ray Check In with Producer Eugenio Ercolani (Vinegar Syndrome/88 Films/Cult Epics/+) 1:12:15

7M ago1:12:15

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Eugenio and I have spoken a couple times before, but I can't get enough! Had to have him back to discuss 2024, his future endeavors, working on classic Italian cinema, and more! Hope you love this! - Check out the @FilmBloggerSam video with Eugenio here: https://youtu.be/Ufi3EGFVMA0 Order Satanik: https://www.terror-vision.com/store/satanik-1968-bl…

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Re-Connected October 17th, 2024: Announcements and build your own boutique with Daniel Cibener!! 4:41:55

7M ago4:41:55

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Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Aaron Pynn from the Cult of CInema!! We are going to be going over…

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Boutique Blu-ray Interview: Oscilloscope Labs! How the Beastie Boys Led to Shortbus on Blu-ray 40:45

7M ago40:45

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I have been chasing Oscilloscope Labs for an interview for YEARS at this point. I have been a part of their Circle of Trust for ages and I just wanted the rest of the world to know about their ability to curate an INCREDIBLE slate of films for very little money. I hope you enjoy this conversation! - Oscilloscope Labs Website: https://oscilloscope.n…

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