Grindhouse Chic

On the show this week, Grindhouse Chic celebrates not one, but TWO milestones! Exactly one year ago, we put our YouTube channel on hold and began our audio-only journey on Spotify. It's been a year full of great movies, incredible guests, and surprising show growth. We're looking to make our next year even bigger, starting with our annual 12-hour horror marathons. We want to hear from our...

Friend of the show Wayne Cousins makes his triumphant return to discuss the greatest vanity projects ever put to film. First is Blood and Steel, an unknown Brucesploitation film directed by and starring Mark Swetland AS Mark Swetland - a one-man martial arts tour de force out for revenge. We waste no time getting right into the second film, known in some circles as GetEven and in other circles as...

This week, we explore another Richard Gabai classic, Assault of the Party Nerds. We're joined by Chris from the We Bare All channel on YouTube. Chris offers the most comprehensive reviews/riffs of all things USA Up All Night. Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know which films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chic⁠

This week, it's a blast from the past as we each share our favorite films from 1986 with friend of the show Wayne Cousins. And no, you don't have to hear Matt talk about Soul Man again. Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know which films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chic

This week, Grindhouse Chic travels back to the 70s. We dive into our first film from Shout Factory's Blaxploitation Classics set, Coffy . This film marks Pam Grier's third collaboration with director Jack Hill, as well as her breakout starring role. Next is Armand Weston's hardcore riff on the Dorian Gray story, Take Off . This newest release from Quality X has a story that spans multi...

This week, Grindhouse Chic discusses the need for a Carrie sequel while avoiding the rapture. First, we dive into a new release from Vinegar Syndrome, The Rage: Carrie 2 . Possibly one of the most divisive release announcements in recent years, watching this late 90s revisit of a late 70s film left us with questions. Why was this made? Who is the targeted audience? And WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT...

This week, Grindhouse Chic goes mainstream (AGAIN!) as we keep superhero summer front and center. First, we discuss the highly anticipated reboot of a historically (Dr.) doomed franchise with Fantastic Four: First Steps . Is this what the MCU needed? Next, we go back to the 90s with one of the most fun films to come out of Hong Kong. When a group of evil doers travels back in time to assassinate a...

This week, Grindhouse Chic goes mainstream with an episode that has the potential to destroy our friendship. Plus, Robert apologizes to Vinegar Syndrome. First, we discuss the highly anticipated reboot of the DCU with James Gunn's Superman . It's a contested conversation with neither side giving an inch. What were your thoughts on the film? Next, we go back to the 70s with a half-sci-fi, h...

This week, Grindhouse Chic explores the bad decisions made during the July 2025 subscriber week sale. Joining us is friend of the show Jared Hardiman, co-host of the Podgoblins podcast. Follow us on our socials for more movie talk and let us know which films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chic⁠

This week, Grindhouse Chic celebrates the birth of our nation the best way we know how -with smut. Joined by special guest Eli Olsberg, we rate and review The Spirit of Seventy Sex, The Tale of Tiffany Lust, Oriental Hawaii, and Stiff Competition . Follow us on our socials for more movie talk and let us know which films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse...

This week, Grindhouse Chic accidentally wanders into a police box and finds themselves hopelessly stuck discussing two Dr. Who films! From 1965, Dr. Who and the Daleks transports us to the planet Skaro. We drop in during an ongoing, and soon-to-escalate, war between the Daleks and the Thals. One year later, Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 AD shows us a timeline where the Daleks have conquered Earth a...

This week, Grindhouse Chic reviews a CATIII film newly released by Vinegar Syndrome and a childhood favorite from co-host Robert. First, we discuss the sci-fi TV movie Voyage into Space . Robert recollects his time spent watching the show as a kid, and Matt struggles to understand even one thing about the movie! We leave the giant robot behind as we sink into Her Vengeance , a surprise top contend...

Thank you for joining us for a special BONUS episode of Grindhouse Chic. With Vinegar Syndrome's Halfway to Black Friday sale quickly approaching, we thought this would be the perfect time to recommend some great titles to add to your collection at a discounted price. We've included not only VS proper, but both sub-labels and partner labels as well. Leave us a comment below and let us know...

This week, Grindhouse Chic reviews a long-awaited cult classic and a film so insane that it has to be seen to be believed. First, we dive into the newest release from Cauldron Films, Mad Foxes . This outrageous Spanish exploitation film has a r*pe/revenge build but the added pleasures of a dojo full of hapless karate students, horrendous english dubbing, and a nazi dirtbike gang. If you haven't se...

This week, it's a blast from the past as we each share our five favorite films from 1985. Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know which films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chic

This week, we mourn the passing of an absolute legend in the genre film scene as we deep dive into two films starring THE Wings Hauser. First up is the 1988 Canadian horror thriller The Carpenter . Recently released from Vinegar Syndrome, this film has a rarely seen subdued Wings... murdering people with power tools. Next, we go back to 1982 with Vice Squad . Wings stars as Ramrod, a Hollywood pim...

This week, we pay tribute to Detroit with two films set in The Motor City. First up is the 1987 sci-fi thriller Robocop . Is it just a simple robot movie, or is there more beneath the surface? Next, we go back to 1976 with Hot Summer in the City , an ugly, politically charged adult film only available from Melusine's media club. If you've got a few spare hours, have yourself a double-featu...

This week we get to know Brad Henderson, all-around film buff and the man in charge of acquisitions at Terror Vision. Stay tuned after the interview and join us as we share video store recommendations in four genres: horror, action/martial arts, sexploitation, and a wild card. Check out Terror Vision for fantastic films, albums, and apparel. They have an incredible selection available and a huge s...

This week we get to know Chris Haskell, host of Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast. After our friendship is sealed we discuss an oddity from the 1940s, Hellzapoppin' , followed by Coralie Fargeat's feature-length directorial debut, Revenge . If you've got a few spare hours, have yourself a double-feature and come back for the discussion! Follow us on X for more movie talk and le...

If you've listened to us for a while then you know Robert, upon receiving Severin's The Sensual World of Black Emanuelle , set out on the selfless mission to marathon every film in it. FOR YOU. He survived his perilous journey and is ready to recount the tale as Grindhouse Chic presents Volume 1 of their Black Emanuelle double features. Up first is the globe-trotting adventure Emanuelle Ar...

Welcome back! This week, we discuss Vinegar Syndrome's highly anticipated release of Michael Mann's The Keep and the latest April Fool's Day surprise Side Roads . Stay tuned after the film talk for a discussion with YouTube icon Slipcover Steve! If you've got a few spare hours, have yourself a double-feature and come back for the discussion! Follow us on X for more movie talk and l...

Welcome to 2025! This week, we discuss the latest release from Vinegar Syndrome's VSP sub-label Black Eyed Susan and the Swedish slasher Blood Tracks . If you've got a few spare hours, have yourself a double-feature and come back for the discussion! Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know what films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chi...

With 2024 coming to a close, it's our time to reflect on the best physical media releases of the year, as well as some trends we hope to see in 2025. Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know what films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chic

The end of the year is drawing near, so it's time to reflect on our movie memories over the past 365 days. This week, we welcome special guest David Huber as we each discuss our top five film discoveries of 2024. Hopefully one of the movies that stuck with us this year will do the same for you. Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know what films you'd like us to discuss in future episode...

Welcome to our third episode! This week, we discuss Phobe Cates' feature-film debut  Paradise  and Heavenly Bodies ' sweat-inducing aerobics. If you've got a few spare hours, have yourself a double-feature and come back for the discussion! Follow us on X for more movie talk and let us know what films you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. ⁠⁠https://x.com/grindhouse_chic