
A weekly chat amongst friends working a shift at your local video store. The place you go every week when it's movie night! Interesting customers occasionally pop in to rent something, and we go through the films they've loved across their life. Come for the advice on what you could watch, but stay for the friends you will come to make.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 212 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & FilmFilm Interviews | |||

This week we got a special visit from creative powerhouse Kudi Maradzika. We go through how she put the successful Netflix show "Bad Influencer" together with her collaborators, her other exciting upcoming projects, and all the films she has loved ac... more
Russell does a shift with Gad, but we then get a visit by one of our favourite customers Chizembi. We talk about the latest in film and entertainment news.
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Paramount now set to buy Warner Bros. in our continuing march toward d... more
Russell does a shift with Graeme and Cole. We talk the latest in film and entertainment news like...
Hey did you guys see…
The passing of Robert Duvall
The 2026 BAFTA winners
If there was any lingering doubt that the internet is full of morons, t... more
Russell does a shift with Graeme, but then get a visit from one of our favourite customers Claudia. We chat about the latest film and entertainment news of the last week, and the films and TV shows we have been enjoying at the moment. Two filmmakers ... more
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Much of our local cinema landscape is dominated by critiques and analysis by fundis and gurus. This show speaks to the magic of movies and the pure joy it brings to our lives. Film is a rest stop where we delight in a quick treat, a slap chips or a gourmet meal before continue on our roadtrip that is life and this show gets that.
Went to the bioscope and was introduced to the podcast… wow wow wow ! Love that you are sharing your movie knowledge. So much appreciated 😂.
Love the idea behind the podcast and the fact that it’s accessible to people who haven’t been to film school. It is very topical, though, so if you’re not listening every week, you may miss some of the shows being talked about.
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Listeners are treated to engaging and spirited discussions revolving around movies and television, as friends at an independent video store share insights on a variety of cinematic topics. Common themes include film recommendations, reflections on classic and contemporary movies, industry insights, and the personal stories that shape their love for cinema. The hosts frequently delve into topics such as Oscar nominations, recent releases, and the impact of notable films and filmmakers, providing a blend of humor and passion while making the content accessible to audiences without formal film education. The atmosphere fosters a sense of community, drawing in those who appreciate an informal and relatable approach to film critique and enjoymen... more
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Recent guests on The Video Store include:
1. Kudi Maradzika
2. Bill Condon
3. Brent Dawes
4. Zenan Robinson
5. Dennis Macarter
6. Thabang Molaba
7. Zack Ackers
8. Wian van den Berg
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