Spaceballs (1987) Review: Mel Brooks’ Star Wars Parody Still Rules the Galaxy | The VHS Club ep 132

Spaceballs (1987) Review: Mel Brooks’ Star Wars Parody Still Rules the Galaxy | The VHS Club ep 132

This week on The VHS Club, Katie & Nat are joined by Josh to revisit one of the greatest sci-fi comedies ever made — Spaceballs (1987). Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Daphne Zuniga, this legendary parody takes aim at Star Wars, merchandising culture, sci-fi tropes, and basically anything else Mel Brooks could squeeze into hyperspace. Join us as we: * Revisit Dark Helmet, Lone Starr, Barf, and Pizza the Hutt * Talk Rick Moranis’ all-time comedy performance * Discuss why Spaceballs became such a massive cult classic * Break down the endless quotable moments and fourth-wall jokes * Compare it to other Mel Brooks classics and parody movies of the era * And ask the important question: “When will then be now?” From ludicrous speed to Schwartz jokes, this movie remains one of the funniest and most endlessly rewatchable comedies of the 80s. 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHdXMURhTjBVaWhnc0Q3TW5jNEZiNUJ4RnZJUXxBQ3Jtc0trNXJDVkRvMlRxREQ0NzIxeFM0WDdtSF9VbHl5VF9YVVVzWkRvUnFtdXRIdXI2am9pc2tkc0JFZl9Obm9ucXhsMlVrbUt5Um1laWktZUFpX3YtS0xsU2Z4WWx3LUNVd0lFckxGV1RCWF8zcUxZTGtFWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=E37cT5gqRYc] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa01rVUdqemFWYWk3b0hGQnNfd2dfYlVCb3Rmd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZnJnNlU5WVRuVjBSVXM2OWtLMGtyWGZRdEVjOU1taTZoRGhfQk1TRDJ5ZVhTaWZaMDFSRWxGdnAxRmFsd3hfTnIzcXN4VUpwVnMwckdoN3RlTW1Rb2VfT0dKM2RhOHpGSzg2Wm5uOHg2ZG15ZDh5QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=E37cT5gqRYc] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFiYzQtYXoyTjRxZXhGdk9iT3BPMGU1cUxQUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWtka281SDhyVmZGR0RJUnRrTHd1NmFEX1pyc2hROEQtUFlfaHQ5amdtZlJMeFN2RFA1QU9BeW1BWktBTUxwbmZWdlVUUlV5WExTeGpnTnZzWGt0LWpWeTNlbUw1R2hUWFFxOFVkRHh5Z0lYZ0R2bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=E37cT5gqRYc] #Spaceballs [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spaceballs] #MelBrooks [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/melbrooks] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview]

Who’s the Master? The Last Dragon (1985) | The VHS Club 🐉 - Ep 131

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are diving into one of the most gloriously 80s movies ever put on a VHS shelf: The Last Dragon. Produced by Berry Gordy and starring martial artist Taimak as Leroy Green, this cult classic blends kung fu movies, Motown energy, comic book vibes, and peak 80s style into something completely unique. Leroy, also known as “Bruce Leroy,” is on a quest to achieve the ultimate level of martial arts mastery known as The Glow. But standing in his way is the outrageous villain Sho’nuff (the self-proclaimed Shogun of Harlem), a kidnapping plot, and a whole lot of neon-soaked action. Join us as we: - Break down why this movie became a beloved cult classic - Talk about Sho’nuff as one of the greatest over-the-top villains of the 80s - Explore the Motown influence and unforgettable soundtrack - Revisit the wild blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and music video aestheticsIs The Last Dragon one of the most delightfully bizarre movies of the 80s… or is it secretly a masterpiece? Grab your popcorn, find your inner Glow, and join us for another trip back to the video store.

A League of Their Own (1992) Review ⚾️ | VHS Club x If These Balls Could Talk Ep 130

This week on The VHS Club, it’s another crossover episode as Katie & Nat team up with John, Mark, and Producer Pete from If These Balls Could Talk to revisit one of the most beloved sports movies of the 90s — A League of Their Own (1992). Directed by Penny Marshall and starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna, this iconic baseball classic follows the rise of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II — and delivers one of the most quotable sports movies ever made. Join us as we: - Revisit the Rockford Peaches and the unforgettable team dynamics - Talk Tom Hanks’ legendary performance as Jimmy Dugan - Dive into the emotional moments, comedy, and baseball chaos - Discuss why this movie still connects decades later - Talk Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, and peak 90s ensemble casts .. And yes… THERE’S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL Funny, heartfelt, endlessly quotable, and packed with nostalgia, A League of Their Own remains one of the greatest sports movies ever made. So grab your glove, dust off the VHS tapes, and join us for another movie night with friends. In this episode, we’re joined by:John, Mark, and Producer Pete from If These Balls Could Talk — a podcast bringing sports, pop culture, and technology together with all the confidence you’d expect from New York and Massachusetts sports fans. Catch them live Thursdays at 9:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Y-FFgXGY8&t=570s] and Sundays, and find them online @iftheseballspod or at: https://www.iftheseballscouldtalkpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVQT2IxalVwbnNnWE5tdkZaRHBLRGRwaVZaZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMmdpOG1GdXpTc0h0eGQ2MTU3ek5zVGQ4RkVLMDVJanpaVUhnYjdZZ2NKR0JCcmo3Y1dGVW93ZUwzR25yM1RLUDQ3endZM2dDVEVVYk56cE5yeG44RTBlR0h6NC1ndFd6NEwtNUxaLVJfMkdOdUIzWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iftheseballscouldtalkpod.com%2F&v=G6Y-FFgXGY8] 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1NiQTFqUVl4ZC1qYW5LN0dncTJtUkZaMmstZ3xBQ3Jtc0trSERoZ1ZhREk0Qm5pVDhDaFFnVks3MzZQWUs4eHZsWUVpYzJlLWkxeG93cTA4RG8wUjBkaWhZTXpfXzRNdVlvLUdpU2ZfNC11Q0FTbThBQ0E1NWl4Vko4bkd5eWdwbVRmeWFfbUVPeXRfVUh1Q0Nxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=G6Y-FFgXGY8] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnVVeXV0T09reU5Oakk4RHRjazk0MVFSTUQzZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsbTVNN3NoSktMRm9PejZXOG95LVE1YW1GazVjZzhWR2xDVXp2SVZqVnRaZGstMU1qTWg4Z3p5U0lqWVlETDNVS0FiMk9MQjlXTkRIbmJMeFRSMm5sby1GYk1GQnBvWU9ETGJhZklqU0UyQ3lnZGVwcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=G6Y-FFgXGY8] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9QMHdsOXVJdEVWbk01ZzVSVmVGa3VPOXRiUXxBQ3Jtc0tuOFhmT25QS18yaS1OcVNYcm03V3RCcTR6cjZJQmU5c01jeEZZdDBiVTdjZXFwV0MtcDZDM2dRZG9zdjNOcVE0UGRuRURJdDJNTExyOWVSaGlTMWY4U2Q5dmtmcFdCOHJtN3RGUkszbXhyLWNQdDc5Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=G6Y-FFgXGY8]

Shakespeare in Love (1998) Review — Does It Still Deserve Best Picture? | The VHS Club Ep 129

This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to the Elizabethan stage to revisit Shakespeare in Love (1998) — the romantic period drama that somehow beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture. After a recent trip to Shakespeare's Globe, Katie is all about diving back into this nostalgic rewatch. From theater culture and behind-the-scenes storytelling to iconic performances by Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, we’re diving into what made this movie such a moment in the late 90s. But the real question is… does it still hold up? We break down: – The real history vs. Hollywood fiction – The performances, romance, and writing – That controversial Academy Awards win – And whether this movie is actually worthy of its legacy Come join us live and share your thoughts and memories. 📼 New episodes live Thursdays at 9pm ET 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFF0a3JfbWVvbkU0RW8zdE5RN0ViU2pqbVhtQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQVdDbGs4N2hYcFphaDNfQWY5SW54X0wtMmltQVZjcUdXUDRRVFZCdW0zeklnR0FERUVvRmRhSlNXRnhfMVRlNTlUeWRXZDUzR2RXVGloVUxJNDJhckxLS2p4eXJQRkI1U0Z6OFdXVHJBTHE5QU96bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=JCJrb21X5KU] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDVlc2ZiUEwwbE44ZjFjbkxJWTJsc3NUdjdUZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttalJoVENrTVhRYy10Xy1FQnhCb0lYcXlMc2N3ME1tdkdxVGtiUGgycUVsTEVyOHQxMFc2dWpCYnZQS0pYRWMwbEdraFpkOXRGWDRHWjgtdUNOeHNHR1BNdGlWdEZ5dFNydHJtRXprZE5ybm04WmN3bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=JCJrb21X5KU] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazhFYk96RXZfb3BRa3JnYWIwZHAyWERUQzF2d3xBQ3Jtc0tuenp2dHF4a2FPSnR2dU1rVG5KTjc2Yzk1VFF6Qm11bERENEw3V0F0S3d0bTBnNS1tRGZ4WmFqSjZoQjN5QXJTV3hjOFBjdHVhZ0JucGJJelBRMGhVOXBrWXJDdU1Rd2ZfU2g5akw1emFtYTRNT285WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=JCJrb21X5KU] #ShakespeareinLove [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shakespeareinlove] #90sMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/90smovies] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview] #VHSClub [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vhsclub]

The Client (1994) — Darkest “Kid Movie” Ever?! | The VHS Club Ep 128

This week on The VHS Club, we’re cracking open the legal thriller The Client (1994)… and asking one big question: Why is this movie about a kid SO intense?! Starring Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, and Tommy Lee Jones, this 90s courtroom drama somehow became a core childhood memory for way too many of us. From mob secrets and FBI pressure to one very stressed-out lawyer, this movie does NOT hold back. In this episode, we’re breaking down: * How wild it is that a kid is at the center of this story * Susan Sarandon absolutely carrying the movie * The courtroom drama vs. psychological thriller vibes * Whether this still holds up… or hits different now Be honest 👇 Did The Client mess you up as a kid… or were you totally fine watching this at age 10? Come join us live and share your thoughts and memories. 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa01zZlVRQmxfQ0hVZk9ySlFZaGotNGV4ajlud3xBQ3Jtc0tuWjh2dmRTc3Z4elZmUDJrLU44cnFRRFhwc0hWbXI4ZjlsTXozeHc4WlZGXzduYXRmM3Z6Rm5KdU9zcS14X28wVXZqUUZrVTJyekV1ZC1McExNdkdCLVAtaVhFYVU2aEg4OG5hREx6Um9ybDlvMFU4MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=Zrs_KCJW9CM] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVViTlNFRGZtb1dYdVB4MlBSUFV0blVHVTBUQXxBQ3Jtc0tsQk1LOFRSX3lKRFlldkh6OXdRMl9vOHNac0N6anE5TTc4SGFVZE05dHowM1VxRmYydzh3T3U3QXhMQUZFc25nYTh3M2tmeEhQM2pEMV9GdkQyRzEtbFFGQVp6c1NZYV9vbGxES2dnMVB0cjVDLThfaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=Zrs_KCJW9CM] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjdjUE1BRlM1QU80cXJrSmVDY0FrQ3hIM2FWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tucl9ZdElNZnVBeEpXYlVrVGp4akRwVUNuTGxyUG1ndExiamk2VERGSnZMNWR4anlwaFdqLWd5ZE5SeDVZajBHb2JnQjVmZkNDUG9nLWtORl9xbEE2WUN1OHVBSXdVbnNXWXZfRmc2UW5kQVUzUlRZZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=Zrs_KCJW9CM] #TheClient [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theclient] #90sMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/90smovies] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview] #VHSClub [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vhsclub]