The Video Store

This week at the Video Store Perrin, Gad and Graeme run the store while Russell is away. We talk about the 2026 Oscar Nominations, trailers for Masters of the Universe and Maul: Shadow Lord & Gad and Perrin then go off on a Pokemon tangent! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy A guy climbed a building… Live! He-man and his pink shirt are back Darth Maul gets his own TV...

This week Russell did a shift with Cole, but were then joined by the incomparable Brett De Groot. Always a good laugh, Brett is a renowned theatre producer, director and performer, and his previous visits have been some of our most listened to episodes! We talk through the latest film and entertainment news this week, along with a deeper look into films like "28 Years later: The Bone Temple", Osca...

This week Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We go through the latest film and tv news, including this year's Golden Globes winners, our thoughts on films like Rental Family and Marty Supreme, as well as list the most exciting films coming to SA cinemas in the next few months. All this, and lots, lots more! Hey did you guys see… We’re getting a very necessary 5th Jackass movie Godzilla Min...

First eppi back is a biggie! We're real chuffed to have gotten a visit from director Bill Condon (Chicago, Dreamgirls, Beauty and the Beast, Gods And Monsters) who's latest film "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" starring Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna, is out now in cinemas in South Africa, including The Bioscope! After that, Russell, Perrin, and Graeme chat Stranger Things, Marty Supreme, Gone Away and l...

This week's guest is director Brent Dawes, who's feature animation "David" is currently in cinemas around the world. This story of David and Goliath, told like never before, is very largely a South African production. So this is certainly a landmark achievement for not only the South African film industry but certainly the animation industry here in SA. We got through how such a production is brou...

And just like that, we've hit the incredible milestone of 200 episodes! Thank you for all the listens, support and love from you guys! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than being all together to produce another one of our annual Most Rented episodes! Every year we list our top film and tv shows from the past year, and hand out some unique awards to moments from within those films or...

Russell does a shift with Graeme where we talk the latest in film and entertainment news, But, then get a special visit from Pixar and Lucasfilm sound editor Zenan Robinson, and music producer Dennis McCarter. We always appreciate picking the brains of talented people like this that are out there making the films we love. Hey did you guys see… Netflix is probably buying Warner Bros The Magical Far...

Russell does a shift with Samantha and Cole, we talk about the latest in film and entertainment news, like how this past weekend saw many new cinema records being broken! Some were felt across the world, and some right here at The BIoscope in Johannesburg. We talk through the films and series we have been enjoying at the moment, and lots, lots more. Hey did you guys see… Zootopia 2’s crazy box off...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the latest film and entertainment news, along with thoughts on new films like Train Dreams, and Champagne Problems, as well as TV shows like The Beast In Me, and A Man On The Inside. All this and lots, lots more! Hey did you guys see… The second trailer for Project Hail Mary (Possible spoilers 3:14:09 - The $9 million Superman comic V for Vendet...

This week's guest is South African actor Thabang Molaba, who makes his Hollywood debut in Now You See Me Now You Dont. We talk through how this incredible role came to be, and what it was like on set alongside the likes of Rosamund Pike, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg, We go though his early days growing up in the small town of Harrysmith, and what films he's loved across his life, Thabang M...

Russell does a shift with Graeme, but they get a visit from regular customer Claudia! We talk the latest in entertainment news, the new Frankenstein, Predator Badlands, and inspired by the upcoming Now You See Me film, which overseas actors have done the best South African accent! This and lots, lots more! Hey did you guys see… The Mummy 4 is happening!... probably The teaser for the Michael Jacks...

Russell does a shift with P Dog and G Force. We've put together a list of our favourite Halloween films you can be watching on streaming platforms here in South Africa. We talk Bugonia, Springsteen, Nobody Wants This, and lots more! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Vince Gilligan’s new show, Plur1bus The Louvre robbery We’re getting multiple Christmas Carol adaptations from Rober Eggers and T...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. Hey did you guys see… The passing of poster artist Drew Struzan The Bioscope gets a fresh coat of clean KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies What we’ve been watching The Woman in Cabin 10 | Netflix High Potential | Disney+ Boots | Netflix Slow Horses | Apple TV Mr. Scorsese | Apple TV Critical Role | YouTube Video Store Links Official Site Have a film or TV sh...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. Worm cans were opened, bad puns were spoken. Hey did you guys see… A new Simpsons movie coming in 2027 Avatar 3 is going to be, unsurprisingly, looong Heat 2 is, um, heating up? Sorry Sinners aiming for Best Drama category at the Globes Kiss of the Spider Woman trailer Invincible Season 4 teaser The passing of Diane Keaton What we’ve been watching HIM |...

This weeks guest is US-based writer Zack Akers, who co-wrote the Jordan Peele produced film 'HIM', that's currently in cinemas around the world. After first meeting in University, this was a great chance For Russell to catch up with him after all these years, and to hear about all the exciting work he's done thus far in career. HIM | The Bioscope Recommendations Limetown | Podcast Limetown | Serie...

Russell does a shift with Perrin and Graeme! We talk the latest Paul Thomas Anderson picture 'One Battle After Another', a nice indie film on Apple TV+, and how the robots have arrived in Hollywood, and already starting to get representation. Hey did you guys see… Leonardo diCaprio keeps making hits Why John C Reilly doesn’t work with PTA any more The Mandalorian versus Groglet trailer The Priscil...

Russell does a shift with Samantha and Cole. The Video Store Presents: This is Spinal Tap, 23 August Hey did you guys see… The next Martin Scorsese film with Leonardo diCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence The trailer for Richard Linklater’s new film The trailer for Wuthering Heights (again) Demon Slayer makes a lot of money What we’ve been watching The Threesome | The Bioscope The Summer I Turned Pretty...

This week's guest is creator Wian Van Den Berg. We go through his unique career, from small town South Africa, to one of the most followed content creators on social media in Africa. We go through the films he's loved across his life and look at how those great loves have made him who he is today! Wian van der Berg | Tik Tok | Instagram | YouTube The Video Store Presents: This is Spinal Tap | The...

Russell does a shift with Graeme. We talk the latest in film and entertainment news, our thoughts on the new Aronofsky film 'Caught Stealing', the new romantic comedy 'The Roses' and the Netflix film 'The Thursday Murder Club'. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Daniel Day-Lewis’ return to acting The new Yorgos Lanthimos film The trailer for Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet The horror movie from a dog’s POV...

This week's guests are director Ryan Kruger, and producer David Franciscus, who's post apocalyptic horror 'Street Trash' is now in select cinemas to enjoy in all its glory. We talk about the interesting and unconventional path these filmmakers have forged for themselves, what other films they've loved, and lots lots more! Street Trash at The Bioscope Recommended Films & Series Trains, Planes &...

Russell does a shift with Perrin and Graeme. We talk the latest film and entertainment news, thoughts on the new Neon body horror 'Together', the new series 'Alien Earth', how best to eat your cornflakes, and lots, lots more. Caught Stealing coming August 29th Hey did you guys see… The passing of Terence Stamp Quentin Tarantino won’t make up his mind …And what his favourite movies are F1 becomes t...

Russell does a shift with Perrin and Graeme. We talk latest film and tv news, thoughts on the latest film 'Weapons', why Nasa couldn't train astronauts to be oil drillers, and lots lots more. Hey did you guys see? Hulu coming to Disney+ in South Africa Former-Superman Dean Cain is joining ICE The trailer for Brendan Fraser’s new film , Rental Family The Batman Part II finally set to start shooting...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk everything from latest cinema releases like Naked Gun and Bring Her Back, as well as great bingey whodunnits like Untamed on Netflix. Hey did you guys see… Director of Wicked is making a Hot Wheels movie Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson become a Niel Diamond tribute band in December Elisabeth Olsen has to pick between Miles Teller and Callum Turner...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Gad. We talk the new Fantastic Four, all the controversy regarding Paramount and Trump, the new season of Sandman, and the top streamed shows of this year so far! Pre-order Shortstraw - Good Morning, Sunshine Vinyl Hey did you guys see… South Park creators “apologise” for Trump episode… After making $1.5 billion deal with Paramount Deregulating AI , courtesy of D...

Producer Luke Rous and writer/actor Meren Reddy pop in to talk 'Lucky Fish', the new local comedy hitting cinemas from 25 July. We go through all aspects of how a film like this comes together, tinned fish sandwiches on the beach, seeing a community come together to make their film happen, and the long friendship these two have had loving movies. Lucky Fish | The Bioscope Screenings Recommended Fi...