On this clip from The VHS Club, we talk about one of the greatest villain entrances in movie history: Shoānuff walking into the theater in The Last Dragon. The scene has EVERYTHING: š„ Martial arts philosophy ā” Light side vs dark side energy š¤ MTV dance crew vibes šæ Rockyā¦
How do you even explain The Last Dragon to someone whoās never seen it? On this clip from The VHS Club, we try to describe the absolute chaos that is this 80s cult classic ā and somehow ChatGPT gets weirdly close. āA Harlem teenager learns kung fu so he canā¦
Why did The Last Dragon become such a cult classic? On this clip from The VHS Club, Jonathan explains why he watched the movie over 50 TIMES growing up in Brooklyn during the height of breakdancing, hip hop, and martial arts mania in the 80s. From dojo culture to Bruceā¦
This week on The VHS Club, Katie & Nat are joined by Josh to revisit one of the greatest sci-fi comedies ever made ā 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, merchandisingā¦
Things got unexpectedly Canadian on The VHS Club š While talking baseball movies and national anthems, the crew realized Katie & Nat only know O Canada half in English and half in French šØš¦ Would YOU be able to sing your national anthem bilingually on the spot? #Shorts #Canada #ALeagueOfTheirOwnā¦
The cast of A League of Their Own didnāt just pretend to play baseball ā they trained HARD before filming. In this clip from The VHS Club Podcast, we break down the legendary split catch scene, the shocking fact that there was NO stunt double, and why the actorsā baseballā¦
We need to bring yearning back. š In this clip from our latest episode of The VHS Club, we talk about why Joseph Fiennesā performance in Shakespeare in Love still works so well ā and why modern romantic movies feel like theyāre missing that same emotional intensity. The LOOKS. Theā¦
This week on The VHS Club, itās 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 ā A League of Their Own (1992). Directed by Pennyā¦
This week on The VHS Club, weāre heading back to the Elizabethan stage to revisit Shakespeare in Love (1998) ā 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.ā¦
You know those movies you donāt think you rememberā¦ until they start playing? That was us rewatching The Client. Within seconds, it all came rushing back ā every scene, every moment, like it never left. And honestly? It hit way harder than expected. Is The Client one of those moviesā¦
Letās be realā¦ Top Gun wouldnāt hit the same without the music. From high-stakes mission briefings to Maverick vs Iceman tensionā¦ every single moment is backed by a PERFECT score. And of courseā āTake My Breath Awayā didnāt win an Oscar for nothing. This soundtrack isnāt just goodā¦ itās mainā¦
This week on The VHS Club, weāre cracking open the legal thriller The Client (1994)ā¦ 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 wayā¦
Everyone remembers how Goose dies in Top Gunā¦ But the real emotional gut punch? It happens AFTER. In this clip, we break down the moment where Gooseās wife (Meg Ryan) comforts Maverickāwhile dealing with her own unimaginable lossāand gives him the words that release him from guilt. āShe knew exactlyā¦
Was Iceman actually the problem in Top Gun? Everyone calls him the āperfect pilotā because he follows the rulesā¦ but what if his ego is what really caused things to go wrong? In this clip, we break down the training scene where Iceman refuses to let Maverick take the shotāandā¦
Waitā¦ what if dolphins arenāt just smartā¦ but alien cousins? During our Cocoon review, things took a very weird turn. Weāre talking dolphin kidnappings, underwater cities, and a theory that honestlyā¦ kind of tracks?? Is Cocoon secretly telling us the truth about Atlantis?! Watch till the end and tell usāareā¦
Grab your aviators and cue up the Kenny Loggins, because weāre heading into the danger zone. This week on The VHS Club, weāre reviewing Top Gun ā the iconic 1986 blockbuster starring Tom Cruise that defined cool for an entire generation. From beach volleyball and fighter jets to questionable romanceā¦
Why does The Breakfast Club still resonate decades later? In this clip from The VHS Club, we break down why this iconic coming-of-age film still worksāexploring identity, stereotypes, and the universal teenage experience that never really changes. From detention dynamics to personal growth, this is why The Breakfast Club feelsā¦
Donāt youā¦ forget about this episode. This week on The VHS Club, weāre heading back to Saturday detention (on a Thursday night) with The Breakfast Club. It's the ultimate 80s coming-of-age classic that somehow made a group of high school stereotypes feel painfully real. Join us as we break down:ā¦
We all had that ONE gameā¦ For me? š® Super Mario Bros. 3 šØ Warp whistles on command š§ Every secret memorized This game was my entire personality. And if you got stuck back then? š You called the Nintendo Hotline š Or checked Nintendo Power Kids today will neverā¦
Be honestā¦ Did The Wizard (1989) make you want a Nintendo more than ANYTHING? Because for us: - Instant obsession - āI need one RIGHT NOWā energy - Core memory unlocked This movie was basically a 90-minute Nintendo commercialā¦ and it WORKED. Weāre talking nostalgia, first watches, and why thisā¦
We did NOT remember this part of The Wizard (1989)ā¦ When the Video Armageddon host shows up, things go completely off the rails: š³ villain energy š¦ aggressively sweating š¤ screaming like itās life or death Was this a kids competitionā¦ or a Bond movie audition?! Weāre breaking down theā¦
This week on The VHS Club, weāre diving into Cocoon ā the sci-fi classic from Ron Howard that asks the important question: what if the fountain of youth wasā¦ alien-powered? Set in a Florida retirement community, Cocoon follows a group of seniors who discover a mysterious pool that gives themā¦
Was J.D. actually real in Heathersā¦ or was he something darker? In this clip from our Heathers (1989) review on The VHS Club, the crew goes down a wild side quest: what if J.D. isnāt just the mysterious new kidā¦ but a representation of intrusive thoughts? The conversation gets evenā¦
Power gloves. Road trips. Nintendo domination. This week on The VHS Club, weāre heading back to 1989 to revisit The Wizard ā the movie that made every kid want to be a video game champion. Jimmy, Corey, and Haley hit the road on a cross-country adventure that leads to theā¦