The ending of Seven almost didnāt survive the studio. In this clip from The VHS Club, we talk about how the studio pushed hard for a different endingāand how David Fincher refused to move forward unless it stayed intact. Even wilder? Brad Pitt reportedly said heād walk if the endingā¦
This is something we donāt 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 Heās theā¦
This is one of those moments where everything clicks. In this clip from The VHS Club, we gush about why Seven works so wellāfrom the performances, to the cinematography, to one of our favorite hallway shots when they discover John Doeās apartment. Itās peak 90s filmmaking, even if the FBIā¦
Letās 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:ā¦
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 couldnāt let it go, and how his decision to make Seven changedā¦
Whatās in the box?? No seriously. We need to talk about it. In this episode of The VHS Club, weāre rewinding to Seven (1995), David Fincherās bleak, rain-soaked thriller that permanently altered the vibe of 90s cinema. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this movie is all grit, dread, andā¦
Hey tater tots! Unfortunately our special guest, Moose, isnāt able to make it to tomorrowās recording :( So we thought weād 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 Moniqueās legendary meltdown. The moment you realize sheās been fluent in English the entire movie. Highlights include: -A five-minute rant that comes out of NOWHERE - John Cusack slowly realizingā¦
Whatās in the box?? No seriously. We need to talk about it. In this episode of The VHS Club, weāre rewinding to Seven (1995), David Fincherās bleak, rain-soaked thriller that permanently altered the vibe of 90s cinema. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this movie is all grit, dread, andā¦
Everyone remembers Scroogeās redemptionā¦ but letās 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 theā¦
Miss Piggy has never looked better. And honestly? Sheās 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 ā80s perm, lamĆ© dress,ā¦
Did you know Groundhog Day wasnāt filmed in Punxsutawney? š 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,ā¦
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 Caineās legendary quote on how he chooses rolesāand why his turn as Scrooge in a Muppet movie is secretly one of theā¦
Science was reckless in the 80s. And we loved it. In this episode of The VHS Club, weāre 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 feelā¦ wildly unqualified. Joining us for thisā¦
Grab your hiking boots and your merit badges. Weāre going deep into the woods. In this episode of The VHS Club, weāre revisiting Bushwhacked, the delightfully unhinged 90s comedy starring Daniel Stern as a man on the run who accidentally becomes a scout leaderā¦ for a group of kidsā¦ inā¦
The brother. The drag montages. The horrifying babysitter voices. Robin Williams was operating on an entirely different level in Mrs. Doubtfire. In this clip from The VHS Club, Katie & Nat lose their minds over the sheer range, talent, and chaos of Robin Williamsā performances ā from rapid-fire character changesā¦
Hot take: Stu did absolutely NOTHING wrong. In this clip from The VHS Club, Katie & Nat make the case for the most unfairly treated character in Mrs. Doubtfire. Stu is handsome, successful, respectful, great with the kids, supportive of Miranda ā and somehow still painted like the villain? Weāreā¦
Hot take: Mrs. Doubtfire is actually terrifyingā¦ unless Robin Williams is in it. In this clip from The VHS Club, Katie & Nat spiral into the realization that without Robin Williamsā charm, heart, and humor, this movie turns into a full-on psychological thriller. From disguises to obsession to genuinely heartbreakingā¦
We were playing a movie description game and got this absolute gem: āA boy becomes a cult leader on his family vacation.ā Cue confusion. Cue debate. Cue someone confidently yelling Dune. Were they right? Yes. Was it a vacation? Absolutely not. Did he become a cult leader? ā¦also yes. Thisā¦
This conversation spiraled immediately. We start with a vintage doll of Joey McIntyre (acid-washed jeans, Chucks, no notes) Then somehow end up deep in the lore of Ken ā specifically: š„ Shirtless š„ Bleached blonde š„ Hot pink pants š„ No socks š„ Definitely lives in Miami circa 1989 Isā¦
Unicorns. Actual unicorns. Turns out the national animal of Scotland isā¦ a unicorn. And yes, you can Google it. Our completely unverified but deeply believable theory? The Scots were absolutely messing with the British and committed to the bit forever. History is wild. The VHS Club is unhinged. And somehowā¦
That hook scene in The Hunt for Red October absolutely wrecked us. Bad weather. Crosswinds. A man getting yanked by a hookā¦ then DROPPED into freezing ocean water with four minutes to live. We were yelling. We were stressed. We are still not okay. Welcome to movie trauma, VHS Clubā¦
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This is a hot take, but hear us out. The villain in Kuffs might be one of the most unintentionally iconic bad guys of the 90s, and itās all because of ONE outfit choice. In this clip from The VHS Club, we break down the absolutely unhinged moment where Kaneā¦