Forgotten Video Store: The Fake Movie Review Show

"Mrs. Doubtfire for Presidentress" with Alex Mell-Taylor

Beloved nanny Mrs. Doubtfire seems like she'd make a great president, right? There's just three problems: she's not American, she's not real, and the actor playing her has been dead for over a decade. Author and cultural commentator Alex Mell-Taylor takes a trip to the video store to see the latest, most ghoulish abomination of AI necromancy: "Mrs. Doubtfire for Presidentress." Find Alex's novels and essays here: https://alexhasopinions.medium.com/ [https://alexhasopinions.medium.com/] Follow Forgotten Video Store on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/forgottenvideostore/) and Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/ForgottenVideo/). Episode artwork incorporates photography by Brandon Mowinkel, Element5 Digital, and Joshua Hoehne.

"Rude City" with Sam Rodriguez

It is the far-off future year of 1996, and New York has become the RUDEST city in the history of civilization! Sam Rodriguez (of the American Cinemateque) uncovers the long-lost 1970s science-fiction dystopian thriller movie "Rude City!" Can forgotten MASH star McLean Stevenson ever escape the impolite hellscape that is NYC ruled by the inconsiderate mayor Doris Roberts? Follow this podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/forgottenvideostore/) and Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/ForgottenVideo/). Episode artwork incorporates photography by Michael Discenza, Aristides Sanchez, and Eliza Petrovska.

"The Bastard Butler's Bargain" with Steven Morgan

A poor Welshman finds himself at an English high society gambling weekend, and soon finds that these rich freaks play for more than just money! Welsh comedian Steven Morgan rents the lost 1930s thriller movie "The Bastard Butler's Bargain" and teaches David about the class system in the UK and where rich people keep their jewels. Follow Steven Morgan on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/ma0sm) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ma0sm/). Follow this podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/forgottenvideostore/) and Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/ForgottenVideo/). Episode artwork incorporates photography by Annie Spratt, Connor Esau, and Rafik Wahba.

"Navy SEALS Teens" with Lily Gwyer-Miller

90s action cinema meets Nordic dance pop music in the Danish masterpiece "Marine SEL Tenåringer" ("Navy SEALS Teens"). Post-production supervisor and prize-winning writer Lily Gwyer-Miller uncovers the acting debut of AQUA, the geniuses behind "Barbie Girl."  Go see "STOP! THAT! TRAIN!" (a real movie) in theaters on June 12. This action/comedy movie stars many of the greatest of the great from "RuPaul's Drag Race"!!! Follow this podcast on Instagram (forgottenvideostore) and Letterboxd (ForgottenVideo).  Episode artwork features photography by Rendy Novantino and JD Photos. Happy Nordic Friendship Alliance Day to all who celebrate!

"The Banana Has Gone Brown" with Anise Overton

TV writer Anise Overton discovers an unreleased French children's film about a motherless little girl, a kidnapping plot, and a magic spell housed in the brown part of a banana. Typical French shit. Episode art incorporates photography by Azzedine Rouichi, Elizaveta Boitsova, and Natassia Ustyan.