Just The Discs Podcast

Kalyn Corrigan (previously a guest on the IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS and CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE episodes) returns to talk about one of her favorite directors - Brian De Palma and the new Criterion Blu-ray of his early masterwork SISTERS.

On this episode, Rob Galluzzo is back for another installment of the "Collector's Mentality" as Brian and Rob talk discuss some habits and tips they have for their Blu-ray Black Friday shopping every year and go through some of the pickups they made for 2018!

Brian is joined again by friend Bill Ackerman of the Supporting Characters Podcast to discuss the excellent and epic new William Castle At Columbia Volume One Box set from the fine folks at Indicator. Included in this set are THE TINGLER, 13 GHOSTS, HOMICIDAL and MR. SARDONICUS along with a smorgasbord of supplements (old and new)!

Brian digs himself out of the walls to take with Stephanie Crawford (The ScreamCast) about two seminal TV Movies from the 1970s: BAD RONALD (Warner Archive) and TRILOGY OF TERROR (Kino Lorber).

Brian's daughter Raven is back to talk about Charles Band's PREHYSTERIA! and the Shaq genie vehicle KAZAAM on this week's episode! Silly kids stuff!

These Pipes...are clean!! John Cribbs joins Brian to discuss the Chris Elliot cult favorite CABIN BOY and the wonderful new special edition Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. Go buy yourself a spritzer and enjoy!

On this episode, JTD regular Stephanie Crawford joins Brian to discuss two recent Scream Factory Blu-rays: HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999) and SOMEONE'S WATCHING ME (1978) - the latter directed by John Carpenter just before he did HALLOWEEN. Both good discs!

This week, Brian is joined by longtime online friend Tom Nix to discuss two very different Dan Aykroyd Movies. First his odd and yet very interesting headlining debut - DOCTOR DETROIT, followed by the much more problematic racial kidnapping basketball "comedy" CELTIC PRIDE (written by Judd Apatow).

Stephanie Crawford (basically the honorary co-host of the show) is back to talk about Sam Fuller and the fantastic Boxset of his work released earlier this year from Indicator. Indicator has been killing it this year with their sets and this one is a highlight for sure.

Rob Galluzzo (of the Shock Waves Podcast) returns to talk about Kino Lorber in this label centric episode. Rob and Brian each pick 10 discs to highlight from great stuff put put through Kino Lorber and Kino Lorber Studio Classics!

Brian is joined this episode by Cole Roulain from The Magic Lantern Podcast to discuss Susan Seidelman's seminal debut feature SMITHEREENS and the excellent package that is the new Criterion Collection Blu-ray.

Stephanie Crawford is back once more to talk about the film noir gem GUN GRAZY (Warner Archive) as well as geeking out with Brian over their mutual affection for Mr. David Lynch and his film WILD AT HEART (Shout Factory).

Brian is joined again by his daughter Raven on this episode. The topics of discussion include the new Warner Archive Blu-rays of SUPERGIRL (1984) and VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960).

On this episode, Brian is joined again by JTD regular Stephanie Crawford (of the ScreamCast) to talk about the Scream Factory Blu-rays for RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART 2, BRAINSCAN and THE UNBORN.

On this episode, Kalyn Corrigan returns to talk IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS and the new Scream Factory Blu-ray - also included in this discussion is a run down of Brian and Kalyn's Top Three Carpenter film favorites at the end of the show.

Guest Patrick Bromley (of F This Movie and Corpse Club) returns to the show to talk about three private eye films: HARPER (Warner Archive), GUMSHOE (Indicator) and V.I. WARSHAWSKI (Kino Lorber).

On this episode, Brian is joined by guest Bill Ackerman (of the Supporting Characters and From the Neighborhood Podcasts) to talk about Powell and Pressburger's A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (Criterion) and John Carpenter's MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN (Scream Factory).

On this episode, Brian discusses one of his favorite films of all-time in Albert Brooks' MODERN ROMANCE. He is joined by JTD regular John Cribbs from The Pink Smoke who is also a gigantic fan of the movie as they both go in depth on what they love about it and the newly released Blu-ray from Indicator.

On this bonus episode, Brian talks through a threesome of recent Warner Archive Blu-ray titles - including THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN, BILLY BUDD and THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES.

On this episode, Brian dips into the darkness of Film Noir and Noir adjacent films with RAW DEAL (ClassicFlix), HE WALKED BY NIGHT (ClassicFlix), BOOMERANG (Kino Lorber), HANGOVER SQUARE (Kino Lorber) and THE LODGER (Kino Lorber).

On this episode, Brian is joined by writer Kalyn Corrigan (Birth Movies Death, Bloody Disgusting & more) to talk about Val Lewton and the new Scream Factory Blu-ray of his film CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE.

On this episode, JTD regular Stephanie Crawford is back to talk about one of her favorite people - John Waters - and his film FEMALE TROUBLE (now out from Criterion). Brian and Stephanie also examine the amazing craziness of the film XTRO, which is like E.T., but really not like E.T. at all (new on Blu-ray from Second Sight in the UK).

The Pink Smoke's John Cribbs is back to talk about some Scream Factory on this episode as he and Brian discuss George P. Cosmatos' masterpiece OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN as well as Larry Cohen's IT'S ALIVE Trilogy.

On this bonus episode, Brian explores three 80s film titles from Kino Lorber Studio Classics: GROSS ANATOMY, DISORGANIZED CRIME and MIRACLES.

Film School Reject's Rob Hunter returns to pour praise and affection on the delightful 80s favorite SAVANNAH SMILES (MVD Rewind Collection) but has less positive things to say about the disco classic THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY (Mill Creek).

Rob Galluzzo returns again to talk about Imports and why collectors should be all-region compatible. To demonstrate, Brian and Rob go through ten picks each of titles that they love that are only currently available on Blu-ray outside the U.S.

On this episode, Brian's daughter Raven returns to talk monster films - including NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (Scream Factory), THE BLACK SCORPION (Warner Archive) and the TREMORS Series.

On this episode, Rob Galluzzo (from the Shockwaves podcast) returns to discuss the amazing film THREE O'CLOCK HIGH, which came out on Blu-ray from Shout Factory late last year.

On this episode, Rob Hunter (from Film School Rejects) returns to discuss John Landis' debut film SCHLOCK (and the new Blu-ray from Turbine Media) as well as Jim Wynorski's THE RETURN OF SWAMP THING (part of the MVD Rewind Collection).

Inspired by the recent release of ALOHA, BOBBY AND ROSE (Scorpion Releasing) which Director Floyd Mutrux says was very much inspired by Godard's BREATHLESS, Brian takes a look at the original film and the 1983 remake and compares thoughts on all three.

On this episode, Brian returns to the land of Twilight Time to talk about AUTO FOCUS, THE SEVEN-UPS, THE NEW CENTURIONS, UNDERWORLD U.S.A. and DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK.

On this bonus episode, Brian runs down a stack of titles from Indicator including: THE CHASE, OTLEY, THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS.

On this episode, Brian runs down a stack of sci-fi titles from last year - including THE HIDDEN, THE GREEN SLIME, YOR: HUNTER FROM THE FUTURE, STAR SLAMMER, STAR CRYSTAL, ZPG, TOBOR THE GREAT and ONE MILLION B.C.

On this bonus episode, Brian catches up with some of Olive Films' releases from the past several months (going back to last year even) including titles like THE VAMPIRE'S GHOST, RETURN OF THE APE MAN, MONEY FROM HOME, THE HALLELUJAH TRAIL, FIVE ON THE BLACK HAND SIDE, HELL UP IN HARLEM, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE and HOPE AND GLORY.

On this episode, Brian speeds through a big stack of Vinegar Syndrome titles - including BLOOD HOOK, BLUE VENGEANCE, TERROR, LIQUID SKY, STAR TIME, PREY, PENITENTIARY, PENITENTIARY II, WELCOME HOME BROTHER CHARLES (& EMMA MAE) and FUGITIVE GIRLS.

Stephanie Crawford (of the ScreamCast) returns this episode to discuss a trio of Scream Factory titles starting with the Larry Cohen Double feature of FULL MOON HIGH and THE AMBULANCE, followed by BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON.

On this first Criterion-Centric "Double Episode" Brian first sits down with his wife Lisa to discuss Martin Scorsese's THE AGE OF INNOCENCE and the pairing they suggest with it (PHANTOM THREAD) - this is followed by a solo 'episode' with Brian talking about Leo McCarey's THE AWFUL TRUTH with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne and his pairing of Hitchcock's MR. AND MRS. SMITH.

On this episode, John Cribbs (of The PinkSmoke.com) returns to talk more Joe Dante with THE BURBS - in a lovely new collector's edition from Shout Factory Select!

For this bonus episode, Brian runs through a stack of 90s films from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, including some films from Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures and more. Films like CROSSING THE BRIDGE, INDIAN SUMMER, CAMP NOWHERE, STRAIGHT TALK, MY FATHER THE HERO, CADILLAC MAN, BIG BUSINESS and SCENES FROM A MALL.

On this episode, Brian takes a look at yet another cool box set from Indicator. This one is their second volume of Hammer films and includes the thrillers THE SNORKEL, NEVER TAKES SWEETS FROM A STRANGER, THE FULL TREATMENT and CASH ON DEMAND.

On this episode, Brian charges into some more horror-y titles like DRAG ME TO HELL (Scream Factory), THE EYES OF LAURA MARS (Indicator), GATE II (Scream Factory), GAMES (Scream Factory), THE NIGHT WALKER (Scream Factory), KILL...BABY, KILL! (Kino Lorber) & THE DIABOLICAL DR. Z (Redemption).

On this episode, Brian is joined by returning guest Rob Hunter to discuss Four 2017 releases from the Olive Signature line: A NEW LEAF, LETTER FROM AN UNKNOWN WOMAN, OPERATION PETTICOAT and FATHER GOOSE.

On this episode, Brian looks for the first time at three discs from the Australian Umbrella Entertainment Label - SILVER BULLET, DARK AGE and FAIR GAME.

Stephanie Crawford (of The Screamcast) returns to discuss a couple more gems - the unassailable cult classic ROCKULA (starring SUMMER SCHOOL's Dean Cameron in the titular role) from Scream Factory and the trouble production turned interesting sequel LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III from Warner Archive.

This week, Brian goes back to the Twilight Time well to cover their recent releases of BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE, THE HOSPITAL, DRAGONWYCK, FOREVER AMBER and THE L-SHAPED ROOM.

On this episode, Brian's Wife Lisa returns to talk about two disparate classics - THE BREAKFAST CLUB and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - both of which have recently gotten fancy releases from the Criterion Collection.

On this bonus episode, Brian takes a look at the first three titles in the recent MVD Rewind Collection line - D.O.A: A RITE OF PASSAGE, ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES and BLACK EAGLE.

Brian's daughter Raven returns once more to talk about four animation Blu-rays: BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, FLIGHT OF DRAGONS, TEEN TITANS Season One and THE PINK PANTHER CARTOON COLLECTION Vol.1.

On this bonus episode, Brian delves into four excellent new releases from Indicator in the UK - CHARLEY VARRICK, BLUE COLLAR, THE BORDER and THE FORTUNE.

On this episode, Brian is joined by John Cribbs (head writer and co-founder of The Pink Smoke) to talk about their mutual love of MATINEE (via the recent Shout Select Blu-ray) and Joe Dante in general.