Cereal At Midnight Podcast

Max Allan Collins returns for this discussion about 10 of our favorite movies from the "private eye" genre! Pour a drink and dim the lights, we've got work to do.  Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/OYIXn7Y94bk MaxAllanCollins.com Too Many Bullets https://amzn.to/3W66RLz Quarry https://amzn.to/4bUgvGr Eliot Ness Box Set https://amzn.to/4aoHkkC Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction https://amzn.t...

Bear Family Records is on the Mount Rushmore of catalog music labels, offering top-shelf box sets, reissues, and compilations for 49 years. Now Detlev Hoegen, the CEO of the company, talks to Cereal At Midnight about all they've accomplished and what's coming next! View the video version at https://youtu.be/E_qcKUeAo0Q https://www.bear-family.com https://x.com/BearFamilyRec https://www.facebook.co...

CELLULOID DREAMS is a brand new boutique Blu-ray label, but co-founder Guido Henkel has decades of experience in the home entertainment industry. In this interview, learn all about the label, their first release, and what's next! View the video version at https://youtu.be/rBzVzjRbKWs https://www.celluloid-dreams.net https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552600199555 https://x.com/CelluloidDrms...

Before the MCU, The Snyderverse, and Michael Bay's Transformers empire, there was a fantastic world of comics, cartoons, and action figures that inspired millions of fans. Heath is joined by Brian Krey (Alpha Video) for a discussion about a lifetime in fandom.  Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/7Wa_QhKoww4 More with Brian Krey:  The Alpha Video Interview: https://youtu.be/3AEscsSQEeY Bra...

The story of Eliot Ness, The Untouchables, and Al Capone is the stuff of movie magic, but Max Allan Collins--who knows more about Eliot Ness than just about anyone alive today--joins us to talk about THE SCARFACE MOB and how it draws from more facts than any other screen version.  Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/Djk3h3_zTj8 Order THE SCARFACE MOB here: https://amzn.to/3UHxLr7 MaxAllanC...

Filmmaker Jon Spira (Elstree 1976, Hollywood Bulldogs, Reel Britannia) sits down to talk about his new film, an unprecedented look at the life of Christopher Lee featuring Peter Jackson, John Landis, Joe Dante, Caroline Munro, and more. Plus, details on how to get the LIMITED Blu-ray, gone forever after May 26th, 2024! Full details and Blu-ray pre-order at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jons...

As Senior Project Manager, Adam J. Yeend has worked on physical media releases for some of the most recognizable names in the business: Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Criterion, to name just a few. Now he sits down with Cereal At Midnight to talk about the future of physical media! Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/1IlSwjBmdDU Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, ear...

Jason and Sean Mendelson--sons of legendary Peanuts producer Lee Mendelson--return to Cereal At Midnight with a huge WIDE RELEASE announcement for IT WAS A SHORT SUMMER, CHARLIE BROWN and the newly-discovered gems from jazz giant Vince Guaraldi!  It Was A Short Summer Vinyl, CD, and Digital purchase link: https://amzn.to/4bipVLc iTunes purchase link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/it-was-a-short...

Brian Krey returns to discuss the latest brain-bending cinematic oddities that he's shepherding to disc at Alpha Video! From micro-budget horror to matinee adventures, prepare for an expedition into the strange, wonderful worlds that lie beyond the beaten path! The Alpha Video Interview https://youtu.be/3AEscsSQEeY New Arrivals from Alpha Video https://youtu.be/8d09dNavs8M I Bought A Collection! h...

Heath is joined by multiple-award-winning author MAX ALLAN COLLINS (Road to Perdition) for a rundown on our top 5 western movies! Will your favorite make the cut? View the video version at https://youtu.be/eqcxlMW1Z3o Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight. Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twit...

Todd Sokolove knows a thing or two about physical media: he's been in the entertainment business for over 15 years and worked with Miramax, Warner Bros., Hallmark Entertainment, and more. Now he's the Executive Director of Global Brand Marketing for Paramount. In this discussion, Todd shares his insight into the current collecting scene! View the video version of this interview athttps://youtu.be/...

Jeff Rauseo returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about the evolution of Films At Home, new directions, and what the future holds! Watch the video version of this episiode at https://youtu.be/QVgvbnFA8Vw Jeff's links:  https://www.youtube.com/@filmsathome Instagram: / filmsathome   TikTok:  / jeffrauseo   Twitter: / jeffrauseo   Facebook: / jrauseo   More Cereal At Midnight conversations with Jeff...

Anastasia Elfman returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about BLOODY BRIDGET--a bizarre horror comedy directed by her husband Richard Elfman (Forbidden Zone)--as well as her life-long love of classic horror, Lon Chaney, and performing without a net! View the video version at https://youtu.be/Ohb0EtMpJ-M https://bloodybridget.com https://instagram.com/bloodybridgetfilm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://ww...

Heath is joined by multiple-award-winning crime writer MAX ALLAN COLLINS (Road to Perdition) for a rundown on our top 5 film noir movies!  See the video version at https://youtu.be/GB94fXJR9Ps Max Allan Collins C@M Interview:  https://youtu.be/Kf1uMJdgOl4 Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XVI Review w/ Max: https://youtu.be/a_okQg2cFdM Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Sho...

Alpha Video's VP of Acquisitions and Product Management stops by Cereal At Midnight for an illuminating conversation about the very real challenges of releasing public domain movies on DVD! Where do they get the prints? How has streaming affected the business? You don't want to miss this one.  Shop for Alpha Video at Oldies.com for the lowest prices anywhere on the web.  View the video version of...

Big things are happening at Eureka! In this EXCLUSIVE interview, Eureka's Head of Content, Kevin Lambert, discusses how the distributor has been serving UK film fans for decades and are now expanding into North America! Get all the details--including the first U.S. titles--here!   View the video version at https://youtu.be/PMKO2KXSIKY   Eurekavideo.co.uk @eurekavideo on X/Twitter @eurekaentertainm...

Low budget movie buffs know Bret McCormick for The Abomination and Repligator, but that's only part of the story. In this candid interview, Mr. McCormick discusses his ups and downs in the independent film business, his battle with alcoholism and addiction, and how he rediscovered his passion for filmmaking.  https://texasschlock.com/ The Abomination Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3uvdsnK Repligator Blu...

J.R. Bookwalter (The Dead Next Door, Robot Ninja) returns to the horror genre for the first time in over two decades with SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY! In this interview, J.R. discusses working with Sam Raimi, how genre filmmaking has changed, and how you can see his new movie on the big screen when it hits your town! https://www.facebook.com/sideeffectsmayvarymovie https://linktr.ee/jrbookwalter Further...

Max Allan Collins is one of our greatest living writers. In addition to penning ROAD TO PERDITION and dozens of crime tales (Nathan Heller, Quarry) and movie novelizations over the last 50 years, he's also a filmmaker (Mommy) who continues to evolve and grow. In this in-depth interview, Max discusses his career, friendship with Mickey Spillane, passion for physical media, and what's next! MaxAllan...

Heath is joined by Andrew J. Klyde, Executive Producer on the home media releases for BONANZA and GUNSMOKE! In this interview, Mr. Klyde discusses the importance of BONANZA and takes us on an unprecedented look at the what goes into the creation of a "Complete Series" box set. View the video version at https://youtu.be/sajPcU4-MeM Use these Amazon Affiliate links to support Cereal At Midnight! BON...

Frank Tarzi, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Developer at Kino Lorber, returns to Cereal At Midnight for an EXCLUSIVE look at what's coming from Kino on 2024! Frank talks 4Ks, improved releases, Columbo, breaking announcements, and so much more!  View the video version of this podcast athttps://youtu.be/_dUzqaW-aFs Frank Tarzi Interview #1: https://youtu.be/MfFCws4M_gg?si=KTu9xy...

Matt Patterson returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about physical media, what he learned during his many years at Warner Archive, the state of the entertainment industry, and his latest project, LUNAMANCER! You don't want to miss this one.  View the video version at https://youtu.be/BcijrNQkaZQ Lunamancer.com Lunamancer on Amazon https://amzn.to/3QVLfil MrMattPatterson on Twitter and Instagram *...

Michael Witwer may know more about Dungeons & Dragons than just about anyone alive today. After all, he's the biographer of D&D creator Gary Gygax and he's written multiple groundbreaking chronicles of the famed tabletop game. Now he joins Cereal At Midnight to talk about the history behind LORE & LEGENDS...and beyond! View the video version at https://youtu.be/6Nbq_-c5weI Book Links:...

Patrick McDonough is the editor behind HOT IRON AND COLD BLOOD - An Anthology of the Weird West, a brand new horror collection from Death's Head Press. In this interview, Heath talks with Patrick and author R.J. Joseph about why horror and westerns work so well together! View the video version here:https://youtu.be/0vNRIDxpFhA Hot Iron and Cold Blood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46NnnDn https://twit...

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand new soundtrack release! Jason and Sean Mendelson, sons of iconic Peanuts animation producer Lee Mendelson, tell us how they discovered the original session tapes and why this Vince Guaraldi music has never sounded better! Order the CD, Vinyl or digital album here: https://youtu.be/5LA_uPNtN1o Watch the video version of this...