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Varicon Video

Brandon Hardy & Jordan Schmidt · Brandon Hardy

53 episodesEN

Show overview

Varicon Video has been publishing since 2018, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 53 episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.

Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 19m and 1h 44m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 19 episodes published. Published by Brandon Hardy.

Episodes
53
Running
2018–2023 · 5y
Median length
1h 33m
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

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Join Brandon and Jordan as they relive forgotten and unforgettable movies from the video store era!

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Ep 49Episode 49 - The Fifth Element (1997)

Finally, the very-nearly-lost episode on Luc Besson's action-packed space adventure THE FIFTH ELEMENT is here! Get French with us, and be sure to bring your Multi-pass 'cuz we're goin' to Fhloston PARADISE!

Dec 15, 20231h 50m

Ep 48Episode 48 - Fletch (1985)

We're back to wrap up our Impostors & Doppelgangers theme with a Chevy Chase comedy! Charge any and all expenses to the Underhills!

Apr 2, 20221h 29m

Ep 47Episode 47 - The Prestige (2006)

In this episode, we investigate a rivalry between two magicians, one with a closely guarded secret that the other desperately wants. We discuss this tale of obsession and turn-of-the-century intrigue while unpacking Nolan's narrative design and approach to storytelling. Prepare for loads of Michael Caine impressions.

Nov 14, 20211h 38m

Ep 46Episode 46 - Gattaca (1997)

In this episode, we travel to the not-too-distant future of Andrew Niccol's minimalist sci-fi drama to take a hard look at how it addresses bioethics, eugenics, and determinism. Also, Gore Frickin' Vidal is in this movie.

Sep 14, 20211h 29m

Ep 45Episode 45 - The Mask of Zorro (1998)

In this episode, we wrap up our theme on classic serials by heading west to California to explore a story that starts in 1821 during the Mexican War for Independence from Spain, featuring a masked hero dressed in black...

Aug 10, 20211h 34m

Ep 44Episode 44 - The Shadow (1994)

The sun is shining…but the ice is slippery, just like Alec Baldwin's performance. He's running around with a big schnoz, ripping off his face, and cackling in the breeze, while a madman is running amok and Ian McKellen stands around with nothing to do. This might be the first movie we've covered that gets us some mail. Who can say? The Shadow nose.

Jul 27, 20211h 42m

Ep 43Episode 43 - Flash Gordon (1980)

In this episode, we fight the evil Ming the Merciless and save the lovely Dale Arden with the help of Prince Vultan as the music of Queen plays triumphantly in the background! We tackle race representation, camp, and queerness in the film, and we do exhaustive Brian Blessed impressions to entertain ourselves. And you, of course.

Jul 20, 20211h 55m

Ep 42Episode 42 - Closer (2004)

Today we head across the pond to follow the intersecting lives of four flawed, very conflicted, contradictory people... a love- and lust-seeking quartet trying to find themselves and what they want in a partner…or rather, a stranger.

May 17, 20211h 44m

Ep 41Episode 41 - Heist (2001)

In this episode, we discuss a curious entry set in the Mamet-verse that's all about sleight of hand and what could be Gene Hackman's last great movie. We're here for the gold; it makes the world go round. Join us as we unpack David Mamet's affectations and his take on the heist genre!

May 7, 20211h 21m

Ep 40Episode 40 - In Bruges (2008)

In this episode, we go to the most beautiful place in Europe -- it's like a fookin fairytale or somethin' -- to talk about Martin McDonagh's cleverly written directorial debut!

Apr 3, 20211h 36m

Ep 39Episode 39 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

In this episode, we take on a detective case, or maybe it isn't, about a body in a lake, a rich man and his daughter, two sisters running in different directions, a pink wig, and a finger in a dog's digestive tract. If it sounds like it's right out of a dime novel, there's a reason for that.

Mar 6, 20211h 43m

Ep 38Episode 38 - Gods and Monsters (1998)

In this episode, we examine and scrutinize the relationship between an aging Hollywood director and his yard man, and we also discuss queer representation in front of and behind the camera in Bill Condon's award winning film.

Feb 25, 20211h 47m

Ep 37Episode 37 - Matinee (1993)

Today we're traveling back to 1962 for the premiere of Lawrence Woolsey's monster movie, Mant!. We had to sign a waiver in the lobby because it's that scary! And now, we're settling into these plush seats with our popcorn and snacks before the picture goes up , and the crowd is electric. Join us!

Feb 8, 20211h 35m

Ep 36Episode 36 - Batman Returns (1992)

Seasons greetings! Today we're taking you to Gotham City at Christmastime, to deliver a dark chapter in the story of the caped crusader. It's the bat, the cat, and the penguin, together at last!

Dec 21, 20201h 57m

Ep 35Episode 35 - Frequency (2000)

Today we're talking about a time travel thriller that many people might have missed or probably haven't given much thought since its release, so we're traveling back 20 years to revisit Frequency! In this episode, we're going to be testing out a totally new format for the show, so be sure to let us know what you think!

Dec 9, 20201h 28m

Ep 34Episode 34 - Hudson Hawk (1991)

Today we're singing show tunes while we globetrot from New York to Rome to Castle da Vinci, dodging the double-crossing CIA, a Catholic secret society, and an insane, megalomaniacal couple with an interest in alchemy hellbent on destroying the global economy!

Nov 18, 20201h 40m

Ep 33Episode 33 - A Chat with Roger L. Jackson

Today we settle into our second episode of our chat series with special guest Roger L. Jackson, a man with over 230 voice acting credits whose voice you're sure to recognize. Halloween ain't over until Ghostface speaks!

Nov 3, 202034 min

Ep 32Episode 32 - The Addams Family (1991)

Today we're raiding the Addams family fortune for da DUBLOONS! We find our way to some dark territory in this one and head straight to the vault! If it's not clear, we absolutely adore this movie.

Oct 28, 20201h 49m

Ep 31Episode 31 - The Fugitive (1993)

We have a fugitive on the loose! We'll be joining Sam Gerard and his quirky team of U.S. Marshals to do a hard target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse in the Cook County area for the elusive, resourceful vascular surgeon on the run, Dr. Richard Kimble! So hurry up and get your Provasic prescription filled and join us for one helluva manhunt as we do a Peter Pan right into today's episode!

Oct 12, 20201h 37m

Ep 30Episode 30 - Stay Tuned (1992)

Today we're testing out a new satellite system with 666 channels you can't get on regular TV. We'll be channel surfing programming intended as "light amusements" for "one very demanding viewer below"! Join us for the ultimate television adventure in today's episode on STAY TUNED with special guest Marc Halem from That's Not Quite All Folks!

Sep 21, 20201h 32m