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Ever After Is the Best Cinderella Movie (And We'll Defend It) | The VHS Club Podcast Ep. 136

What if the best Cinderella movie wasn't animated... or even magical? This week on The VHS Club, Katie is joined by special guest Marielou Mandl to revisit Ever After, the beloved 1998 retelling of the classic fairy tale starring Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott, and Anjelica Huston. Is this the greatest Cinderella adaptation ever made? Why has it remained such a comfort movie for so many people? We'll dive into the performances, unforgettable costumes, romance, behind-the-scenes trivia, and all the reasons this version continues to charm audiences nearly 30 years later. We'll also share our favorite scenes, fun production facts, and decide whether Ever After deserves its place among the all-time great '90s movies. Grab your favorite movie snack, rewind the tape, and join us live! 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa05xeGxMaXoxU2xTNkRkb0NnMWxKSGVQbVg4QXxBQ3Jtc0tsRlJaaG9tMXBoWlV6WWpGTDZMZ0NYMWNzYTRIamFZeWdDdl9NTVNXOE5GekZHaUctbHJWVkFXN1I4Uy0tMUwtOTBidzVCclZOeHdMNl84SXlHTW9EeGkwTXBYX1F1YkV5dTd0U05jRC1TTkxqakhfVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=S6C1-wTQz0U] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1TOEVjTDQ3bl9INWlzc2wtaXp5Znpyc1FWUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTnFfcDZqMUMtZVYtY1l6STRjTElSdEQzbGx2WHc5dW1yaFdSQnN5VnRPalpDUF9kOGhBT052X1JhVElMTnlnb09XeVVZbnBfUmk3UE1fVUdXcjkwWi1pa1dhTXJaaTlQSG5qNE9sbGlTV3VYdmJFdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=S6C1-wTQz0U] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFh1QlJpdUlPSkJmVDJWdjlRVm04Q3EwMTlQUXxBQ3Jtc0trZ001R2otd19GVkc3VWIxbVJFZVJzd1NfZTFfMGNtS2IwdVJmc2FPOGdkOEJKOXUxWVJOY0Z4N1liWElFTjhkTUtqc1BXeE5hYWxVcUdTd0hlRzhybEt2QVlQZ3RZZXcxd251eHh4QldmUndKQXVYRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=S6C1-wTQz0U] #EverAfter [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/everafter] #DrewBarrymore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/drewbarrymore] #90sMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/90smovies] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview] #TheVHSClub [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thevhsclub]

The Fifth Element (1997) with Doc Rock | The VHS Club Podcast Episode 135

Multi-pass? More like multi-watch. This week on The VHS Club, Katie is joined by special guest co-host Doc Rock to revisit one of the most beloved sci-fi films of the VHS era: The Fifth Element. Directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, and Chris Tucker in a role only Chris Tucker could play, The Fifth Element is a wild blend of science fiction, action, comedy, and pure 90s weirdness. Since this happens to be Doc's favorite movie, we're diving deep into what makes it so special. From the unforgettable world-building and costume design to the iconic characters, quotable lines, and behind-the-scenes stories, we'll explore why this colorful cult classic continues to stand out nearly 30 years later. We'll also discuss: 🚕 Flying cars and futuristic predictions 🧡 Leeloo's journey from supreme being to pop culture icon 🎤 The unforgettable Ruby Rhod 🎬 Fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia 📼 Whether The Fifth Element still holds up today So grab your multipass, hop into your flying taxi, and join us live. 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNKSGRpTVV3aDFEZDhJQVFib1V5NzNIQkNDQXxBQ3Jtc0tsS21PRlJabGdyMjloMjByUTJKMllTME0tUGEwck1QclJTZW53WVh2Rk1QREJGbnJ2SllNbXNZdnVBaWpyNlE3OVVZTm40MXZ2dmNiekxpbFhOUGIzTlJGZGtRWVR4R1dQREUxRlhmc1JheFFxV0VPcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=iUyA3if_RC0] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk10QkhITHRmVEhRQ0lDTjRfamotN0hSaGVBUXxBQ3Jtc0treWlBSXRseC1UdDVvcGVNYUdDT08wRXNMMkxhNU5Pdld2TWtrdzdXaGlTMHRFZHFXdWZxdkZIRzFKcVhVZ3V4eTdWX1dORkw2di1faVhqd2ptU3N3OUtJZ2hNRm9VeEZjWHdFMFotdUdVQkcyZk9Wbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=iUyA3if_RC0] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmpnTUN1RU02Rm1wSG1fbExUeWhhdXNDOGQ0d3xBQ3Jtc0ttNUhFOHUxUGs3TjQtS29PTkdMdmdMWHRvbGJtV0lObnBxRzlPcUZxU2RZNk45cGp0VXFKVFU2QkJiektwZGRBekFwU3BjS2w3bTRrZFg3cTM0MVFjQkJQVXlfMzJEcmdWQ2QzdlFxNGxMcE1aZE5vcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=iUyA3if_RC0] #fifthelement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fifthelement] #90sMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/90smovies] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview] #TheVHSClub [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thevhsclub]

Encino Man (1992) - Wheezing the Ju-uice! | The VHS Club ep 134

Buuuuuddy! This week on The VHS Club, we're heading back to 1992 to revisit Encino Man, the movie that introduced many of us to Brendan Fraser's lovable cave man, gave Pauly Shore one of his most iconic roles, and somehow convinced an entire generation that thawing out a frozen prehistoric human was a totally reasonable high school science project. We'll talk about Brendan Fraser's star-making performance, Pauly Shore at the peak of his powers, Sean Astin before Middle-earth, and why this weird little comedy has remained a beloved VHS-era favorite for more than 30 years. Plus: 🥔 Fun behind-the-scenes trivia 🧊 The surprising origins of the movie 📼 Why Brendan Fraser almost wasn't cast 🎬 The legacy of Pauly Shore's biggest hit 🏫 Peak early-90s high school movie energy ⚡ Our favorite moments, quotes, and memories So grab a Big Gulp, throw on your flannel, and join us as we ask the important question: Does Encino Man still wheeze the ju-uice? 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9zbDcyckhlajBuN1Zoa0lmSDBzallSTzYyd3xBQ3Jtc0tsMEFXVmJ0bnNfUUFtaG5uQjZkTXdnU251TmJ1Uzc5ZVkyWEJDanVUTU9fWXBsR3k4TVdyNk1sNHpIZkE5OFE0QTdZcjcyT0UwckxIVm90V05WUm54Vnh4dkhzTmI1dEVoTThjRGRNdXBvNy1jZUFlQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2Femail&v=2OcCnd1mwn8] 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVUzS2xpQ3VmRi01M0RwME5vcHRoaTFBUHo1QXxBQ3Jtc0tuTTBwTDU5enJpU2NHNU9XZUxSdGZvMzNDRnVURjlzLWVBT1B5X1puQjVfajFyZlAzY2Rva2llR3JsU2liNnRmQ0EwNGFseUlIUjNQckNHRFIwRmotZUctcDJkNjFYOWR4NXVPVGdMS1BZbVhWVzgzNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevhsclubpod.com%2F&v=2OcCnd1mwn8] 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXZGczRKc2lUUE9ELVlxclo3eW02WDg1OWplZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsVVNMajZLQ1YyalFpdWhSQmVvTWd3dF91NWptemN4MExOUllvcXh4Z0JKdUhGd2VkRFpqVWV6SHM5dldFV3drcy03dXhISmJRaE9GT3Z4OXVRRGZfdW5JVVJ3bnZmVlhNWVdTcWdzbll2cmc5UlVYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fvhsclubmovielist&v=2OcCnd1mwn8] #EncinoMan [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/encinoman] #BrendanFraser [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brendanfraser] #PaulyShore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/paulyshore] #SeanAstin [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/seanastin] #90sMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/90smovies] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview] #TheVHSClub [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thevhsclub]

We Finally Reviewed Strange Brew... Take Off, Eh! | The VHS Club ep 133

Take off, eh!This week on The VHS Club, we're cracking open a cold one and revisiting the Canadian cult comedy classic, Strange Brew, which stars Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as the legendary Bob & Doug McKenzie. From beer factories and hockey jokes to bizarre villains, Shakespeare references, and some of the most quotable lines to ever come out of Canada, we're diving deep into one of the strangest comedies of the VHS era. We'll discuss: 🍁 How Bob & Doug McKenzie became cultural icons 🍺 The surprising Hamlet connection 📼 Our favorite scenes, quotes, and moments 🎬 Behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories 🇨🇦 Whether Strange Brew still holds up today ⭐ Our final Christian Tater ratings Was Strange Brew a staple in your VHS collection? Or is this your first trip to the Elsinore Brewery? Join the conversation live and let us know.Fun fact! Strange Brew is loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Once you know that, it's impossible to unsee, from the dead father and evil brewery owner to the romance and revenge plot hiding underneath all the beer jokes. 💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email 🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com 📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://bit.ly/vhsclubmovielist #StrangeBrew #BobAndDougMcKenzie #VHSClubPodcast #MovieReview #RickMoranis #DaveThomas #CultClassicMovies

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]