The Films At Home Podcast

This week I am going to cover all of the confirmed upcoming 4K Blu-ray releases for 2023 as well as all of the movies that have been unofficially “confirmed” and the rumors you may hear. I’ll also talk about the state of physical media in 2023 and what you can expect from your favorite labels and distributors. YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/films_at_...

In today’s episode I got to talk with Justin Beahm, a documentary filmmaker and producer of some of your favorite bonus/special features on Blu-ray and 4K releases from the likes of Shout Factory, Paramount, Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and many more! Connect with Justin online at https://www.justinbeahm.com/ or find him on all your social media platforms @justinbeahm. YouTube: https://youtube.c...

In today’s episode I’m going to talk about the great success that was 2022, and my goals and ambitions for 2023. I’ll cover what’s going on with my channel and how I’d like to expand my videos, the podcast, and all of my content.  I’ll also give a quick life update, talk about how I’m continuing to curate my movie collection, and put an ambitious goal out into the universe for this year that I thi...

Daisuke Beppu, one of the most unique voices in the physical media community and an expert on the Criterion Collection, joins the podcast today!  We talk about his amazing collection and the history of the Criterion Collection, Daisuke gives us movie recommendations based on popular films, and we have an awesome conversation. Check out Daisuke's YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@...

In today's episode I had the honor of speaking to Brian Levant, director of my favorite Chrismtas movie of all-time, Jingle All The Way, as well as numerous other hits like The Flintstones, Beethoven, and Are We There Yet.  Brian also has a new book detailing his impressive toy collection, My Life and Toys, which is an incredible look into his lifelong love for toys and pop culture. You can fi...

Today on the podcast we have my wife joining the channel for the first time ever! We talk about lots of stuff you wouldn't usually hear about me, her favorite movies, answer some audience questions, and just have a goofy good time! I hope you all enjoy it! YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/films_at_home Twitter: https://www. Twitter.com/films_at_hom...

In todays episode I talk to Bryan Starr, aka BStarrCinema, about his collection habits, upgrading from Blu-ray to 4K on a budget, curating a collection during a move, the recent trends in entertainment, and much more! Check out all of Bryan’s content here:  https://linktr.ee/bstarrmoney YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/films_at_home Twitter: https://ww...

While Black Friday can seem like the perfect time to buy that new TV, upgrade your stereo equipment, or buy a whole bunch of new movies, it may actually be one of the trickiest times to buy.  Don’t put all your eggs in one basket - here are some tips and tricks to look out for when shopping for home entertainment and home media deals this holiday season. YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome...

In today's episode, we talk to Adam Hlaváč about his thoughts on 3D Blu-ray, the future of that format, and his work in restoring 3D titles for theaters and Blu-ray releases. We also talk about physical media and its importance, the online film community, and trying to hit 100k on YouTube! Check out Adam on the Heroes Reforged YouTube Channel:  https://t.co/zH2Vqnve7W Connect with Adam here: ...

In today’s episode we talk to Kevin from The VU in JP, Boston’s last video rental store. The VU is still doing video rentals and has an amazing catalog of 17,000+ titles, but they also serve coffee and baked goods as a sort of “cinema cafe” with a private screening room. We talk physical media, running a business like this in 2022, the trends we are both seeing, and much more! Check them out at: h...

Whether you collect movies, rocks, sports cards, or snow globes, curating a collection is a big part of maintaining a healthy relationship with your hobby. In this episode I’ll talk about my thoughts on curating and purging a collection, the psychology behind this, and the way I have gone about curating my own movie collection to make myself happier! YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome Ins...

I have some BIG news I need to share with you all regarding my life, the channel, the podcast, and what to expect from me in the future! Trust me, it’s all good, and it couldn’t have happened without your support! Follow Films At Home across all our channels and never miss an update! YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/films_at_home Twitter: https://www....

In today's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Scrivens, CEO/President of Fright Rags! Ben is an entrepreneur with a love for horror movies and one of the more impressive horror collections I’ve seen. We talk licensing for movie merch, starting a business, the ins and outs of the horror movie landscape, and much more! Please support Fright Rags by clicking the link below and using...

Today I talked to Eric Hatch, co-founder of Beyond Video, a non-profit video rental store running out of Baltimore. With over 26,000 titles in their collection, all raised by donations and run by volunteers, Eric and team have truly created one of the most unique experiences I have heard of in the physical media space.  You can find Beyond Video online here: Website: https://beyondvideo.org/ Twitt...

In today’s episode I had the chance to talk with Adam Yeend, a long time home entertainment industry veteran who worked at Fox Home Entertainment and Disney as a Title Manager on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD releases for several years. Adam has great insight into this world, and was able to share lots of inside information on the workings of a major studio home entertainment department. Find Adam Onli...

On today’s episode of the podcast I talk with Jake Boston (@steelbookobsessed) about some of his favorite Blu-ray packaging, Steelbooks, collecting physical media, and creating content for YouTube and TikTok! Find Jake here: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdK8Srnw/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/steelbookobsessed YouTube -  https://youtube.com/channel/UCUPLgNaRxcKYY99jgVrU14g Here’s where y...

Today we talk to my friends at Bull Moose, my local video store chain! Mick Werkhoven, Marketing and Events Manager, joins the podcast to talk about sustaining a media store in 2022, what sets Bull Moose apart, trends in media markets, and exciting updates! Here’s where you can find Bull Moose online:  Online Store: https://www.bullmoose.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/bullmoosestores Twitter...

 In this episode, I got to talk with Ralph Potts, a veteran of the Blu-ray and 4K review game! Ralph has been reviewing discs and home entertainment equipment since the days of DVD and has extensive experience in this arena. He currently writes reviews for AVSForum, and he’s just a great guy who was super fun to talk with about movie collecting, the future of physical media, and his top 10 best an...

Today on the podcast I chat with Matt Patterson, a long time home entertainment and movie industry veteran who is most well known for his 10+ years working at Warner Bros under the Warner Archive Blu-ray and DVD label.  Here’s where you can find Matt and his work online: https://twitter.com/mrmattpatterson https://archiveguys.com/ https://lunamancer.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome...

On today’s episode I had the chance to chat with Eric D. Wilkinson, Director of Home Video Sales and Acquisitions at MVD Entertainment Group. Eric is a massive collector, a long time contributor to the home video industry, and a writer and producer of films like The Man From Earth.  We talk physical media, the collector mentality, how home video acquisitions work, the future of Blu-ray and DVD, pl...

In today's episode, I got the chance to talk to Nick and Larry from SVS Sound, one of the leading speaker, subwoofer, and audio equipment companies in the world! We got to talk about home theater demo discs, the importance of speaker and subwoofer placement, budgeting for a home theater, soundbars vs dedicated speakers, and much more! To learn more about SVS Sound, visit https://bit.ly/SVSSoun...

I’m so happy to have the chance to finally sit down and talk with one of my favorite people in the movie collecting community, Elliot Coen, from Boutique Blu-rays with Elliot Coen on YouTube! Check out Elliot’s YouTube channel here:  https://youtube.com/c/ElliotCoen Watch the video interview here: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome

Today on the podcast I talk to Matt Ferguson, an artist who designs movie posters and Blu-ray packaging for the likes of Marvel, StudioCanal, Shout Factory, and more! Find Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cakes_comics Matt’s Website: https://www.cakesandcomics.com/ Buy Matt’s Art: https://vice-press.com/ Connect with Me! YouTube:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://www.inst...

Today’s episode features an interview with James Mockoski, Archivist and Restoration Supervisor for Francis Ford Coppola's company American Zoetrope. James worked on some of my favorite movie restorations, including The Godfather Trilogy and Apocalypse Now 4K restorations and the excellent Blu-ray release of Dementia 13. James and I dive into topics like restoring these classic films with Copp...

I had a chance to talk with one of my favorite collectors and movie lovers, Heath, from Cereal at Midnight! Heath and I dive deep into physical media trends, lost cinema, the future of movie theaters, movie studio monopolies, turning 30, and some of our favorite Blu-ray & 4K labels on the market right now. You can check out all of Heath’s excellent work at https://www. CerealAtMidnight.com Con...