Scott thinks he’s going to lose everything if he dances his own steps… and then Fran walks in and changes the entire game. “I’ll dance your moves with you.” Fearless. Unapologetic. Completely unbothered. Fran doesn’t wait to be chosen, she chooses him. We’re breaking down one of the most iconic…
“Rex Manning Day.” If you’ve ever worked at a record store (or a video store 👀), you KNOW the chaos of in-store celebrity appearances. In this clip from our first episode of The VHS Club, we talk about the perfectly ridiculous brilliance of Rex Manning Day in Empire Records: A…
“I'm going to fix this problem.” In this clip from our very first episode of The VHS Club, we break down Lucas’ absolutely unhinged solution in Empire Records: Hop on a motorcycle. Go to Atlantic City. Gamble all the store’s money. As you do. Lucas might be the “lifetime employee”…
“Warren even becomes an employee.” In this clip from our very first episode of The VHS Club, we’re talking about one of the most chaotic side characters in Empire Records... Warren. He starts as the ultimate jackass… and somehow ends up part of the community by the end of the…
How does Scream manage to make you laugh… and then immediately make you afraid to answer the phone? Unlike the straight-up slasher vibes of Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, Scream flips the script. The characters literally explain the rules of horror movies while living inside one — breaking the fourth…
What made Scream so iconic? Two words: it flipped the script. Teenagers being hunted by a killer in a cheap Ghostface mask… while literally explaining the “rules” of horror movies inside the movie. 😳 It somehow manages to: • Mock horror tropes • Explain what’s about to happen • AND…
Nobody expected the biggest star in the movie to die in the first 10 minutes. But that was the point. In Scream, Drew Barrymore was originally offered the leading role… and turned it down. Why? Because she knew the “final girl” always survives. Instead, she wanted to be the shocking…
Can we talk about the actual MVP of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? While Wayne’s spiraling, she’s like: “You should get some sleep.” “Nope. My kids are out there.” And then she jumps into the attic in a welding helmet and gets to WORK. 🔥 Realtor. Mom. Scientist-adjacent. Knows how…
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you knew quicksand was going to be a serious life problem. In this clip from our Honey, I Shrunk the Kids episode of The VHS Club, we spiral into the very real childhood fear that scorpions 🦂 and quicksand were basically…
Did you know the backyard in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids wasn’t CGI… it was REAL?! 🌱 In this clip from our latest episode of The VHS Club, we talk with Zac Brown about the insane practical sets in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids — 40-foot blades of grass, giant…
The ending of Seven almost didn’t survive the studio. In this clip from The VHS Club, we talk about how the studio pushed hard for a different ending—and how David Fincher refused to move forward unless it stayed intact. Even wilder? Brad Pitt reportedly said he’d walk if the ending…
This is something we don’t talk about enough. In this clip from our review of Better Off Dead, we break down why John Cusack worked so well in 80s movies: - Not a supermodel - Not a cartoon heartthrob - Just an average-looking guy with incredible everyman energy He’s the…
This is one of those moments where everything clicks. In this clip from The VHS Club, we gush about why Seven works so well—from the performances, to the cinematography, to one of our favorite hallway shots when they discover John Doe’s apartment. It’s peak 90s filmmaking, even if the FBI…
Let’s talk about the real villain math in Better Off Dead. In this clip from our review of Better Off Dead, we break down the ongoing $2 beef: - A paperboy demanding money - Windows being broken on purpose - A dad who keeps replacing them And the eternal question:…
Before Seven became one of the most iconic thrillers of the 90s, David Fincher almost walked away from filmmaking entirely. In this clip from The VHS Club, we talk about how the script stuck with him, why he couldn’t let it go, and how his decision to make Seven changed…
What’s in the box?? No seriously. We need to talk about it. In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re rewinding to Seven (1995), David Fincher’s bleak, rain-soaked thriller that permanently altered the vibe of 90s cinema. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this movie is all grit, dread, and…
Hey tater tots! Unfortunately our special guest, Moose, isn’t able to make it to tomorrow’s recording :( So we thought we’d go live right now for an impromptu selection of our next movie by visiting our epic movie list. Wanna help us? You can see the list here: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/movielist
This scene hits every single time. In this clip from our review of Better Off Dead, we lose it over Monique’s legendary meltdown. The moment you realize she’s been fluent in English the entire movie. Highlights include: -A five-minute rant that comes out of NOWHERE - John Cusack slowly realizing…
What’s in the box?? No seriously. We need to talk about it. In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re rewinding to Seven (1995), David Fincher’s bleak, rain-soaked thriller that permanently altered the vibe of 90s cinema. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this movie is all grit, dread, and…
Everyone remembers Scrooge’s redemption… but let’s talk about the logistics. In this clip from our review of The Muppet Christmas Carol, we spiral over the final act chaos: - A massive, uncooked turkey - A stressed-out family with zero prep time - The whole town invited over immediately And the…
Miss Piggy has never looked better. And honestly? She’s kind of perfect in this one. In this clip from our review of The Muppets Family Christmas, we gush over: - Her unexpectedly sweet storyline - That absolutely unhinged Canadian Mountie + dog sled entrance - The ’80s perm, lamé dress,…
Did you know Groundhog Day wasn’t filmed in Punxsutawney? 👀 In this clip from The VHS Club, we go live to Woodstock, Illinois with special guest Mike Potter for a walking tour of the real filming locations from the movie. From the iconic town square to the courthouse dome (yes,…
Why did Michael Caine demand to be in The Muppet Christmas Carol? Because he has a rule. In this clip from The VHS Club, we talk about Michael Caine’s legendary quote on how he chooses roles—and why his turn as Scrooge in a Muppet movie is secretly one of the…
Science was reckless in the 80s. And we loved it. In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re shrinking ourselves down and revisiting Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, the Disney classic that made our backyards feel terrifying, cereal bowls feel deadly, and parents feel… wildly unqualified. Joining us for this…