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.

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Ms. Doubtfire and Dead Poets Society
  • https://whatsondisneyplus.com/mrs-doubtfire-dead-poets-society-to-be-released-on-4k-digital-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray/
• Hacks: The Complete Series
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38921
• Mysterious Skin
  • https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/mysterious-skin-2004-collectors-edition?srsltid=AfmBOorhob9XQhY6zlgTWU2kp2ckZ4o5-u3M4UYQa4-Ka7O3n3jfaMxb
• Women in Prison 5-Film Collection
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/DchHc0dAnSc/
• Survive Style 5+
  • https://shop.thirdwindowfilms.com/products/survive-style-5-uhd-limited-edition
• Rumored National Treasure 4K

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry

43:54 Coming Soon to Own

56:02 Feature Presentation: Ilya Muromets

01:07:04 Russian Folk Tale Archetypes and Soviet Political Narratives

01:12:55 Visual Techniques, Creature Effects, and Standout Performances

01:28:26 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts

01:34:22 Jesse's Pick for Next Week

Favors on the street are never repaid in one lifetime.

This week, Josh and Jesse fall head over heels for Jesse’s pick, the neon-washed Hong Kong action-drama, A Moment of Romance. They discuss the film’s unique blend of genres, striking imagery, and incredible denim outfits before reacting to the film’s ending and exploring its place in Hong Kong cinema history. Plus, before the Feature Presentation, they talk VHS collecting, airplane censorship, and new releases from Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Lionsgate Limited, and more!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Ice Cream Man
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/ice-cream-man-2026
• Of Unknown Origin
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/of-unknown-origin
• The Blair Witch Project
  • https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?variant=53908905197679
• Enter the Video Store: Video Vengeance
  • https://www.arrowvideo.com/p/enter-the-video-store-video-vengeance-limited-edition-blu-ray/17977977/
• Not Quite Hollywood
  • https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/not-quite-hollywood

Chapters:

00:21 Intro

00:56 What Josh's Been Watching, Plus a New Video Store!

12:37 What Jesse's Been Watching

18:47 Coming Soon to Own

33:00 Feature Presentation: A Moment of Romance

37:33 Using Action to Tell a Romantic Story

42:29 Creating an Atmosphere of Danger

47:29 Characters and Themes Surrounding the Central Romance

55:45 Violence and the Heroic Bloodshed Genre

01:01:28 Reacting to the Film's Final Moments

01:06:20 Extraneous Bits

01:16:30 Final Thoughts and Discussing Radiance's Packaging

01:18:45 Josh's Pick for Next Week

Money is the real drug!

This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Josh’s pick, The Wolf of Wall Street! They dive deep into Jordan Belfort’s descent into a world of sex, drugs, and cash, and explore the wealth (pun intended) of character actors in the film. Before that, they share their thoughts about The Odyssey, plus upcoming releases from Umbrella, Criterion, and more!

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Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:

• Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/35825-frankenstein?srsltid=AfmBOoq1OMvRyYsrPS1NeX85N5qbt5mmxRql-U9By0mjMu5bHh-V-Nzt
• By Hook or By Crook
  • https://diabolikdvd.com/product/by-hook-or-by-crook-altered-innocence-blu-ray-all-region-preorder/
• Interview with the Vampire
  • https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38771
• Sexy Beast
  • https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/products/sexy-beast-limited-edition-4k-uhd-blu-ray-pre-order-available-28th-september
• Alejandro Jodorowsky Box Set
  • https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/alejandro-jodorowsky-collector-s-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoo89Ys6dENvu-verD2JpTI9T17WbWemIpxPZXRwtpbzJkhQOlv3
• The Shout
  • https://www.criterion.com/films/27993-the-shout?srsltid=AfmBOoqf60t7ZxobJaIeVV4z_pHvihGJ5nujooCTn-jRjC7NQaL1FQY3
• Species I+II
  • https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/species-i-ii-4k-uhd-imprint-limited-edition-mutation-hardbox-region-free?srsltid=AfmBOoqlPrvYOYZCd-eWoHDIWFPUI3phNmZc1epSNecRLsqrTi8RxkDK

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:01 Our Thoughts on Nolan's The Odyssey

13:56 What We've Been Watching

24:16 Coming Soon to Own: Jesse's Picks

32:31 Coming Soon to Own: Josh's Picks

39:52 Feature Presentation: The Wolf of Wall Street

48:44 Scorsese's Stylistic and Narrative Choices

56:59 A Stacked Cast of Heavy Hitters

01:00:55 Jordan's Character Transformation

01:07:26 FBI Pursuit and Consequences

01:15:15 Thoughts on the Movie's Final Stretch

01:24:52 Extraneous Bits

01:32:51 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode