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This week's guest is director Jasyn Howes, who's at the helm of a new 3 part docuseries about infamous South African serial killer Moses Sithole, We talk everything about the production, from mysterious characters, the magnitude of the killings at that time in SA history, and getting to talk with the man himself. Watch all 3 episodes now over on Showmax. Jasyn Howes | Instagram The ABC Killer | Te...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk the latest Superman in all its glory. Behind the counter are people who have Superman curtains, and thousands of Superman comics in their collection. Hey did you guys see… The 3rd Dune film gets a new title … it’s Dune Part 3 The poster for Darren Arrenofsky’s Caught Stealing Warner Bros lost $11.5 billion in 2024… and David Zazlav got a bonus for...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Samantha. We talk Jurassic World, upcoming films that look amazing, Scottish crime dramas, All Of The Sharks, and lots lots more! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Channing Tatum’s new movie , Roofman The Cannes Grand Prix winner trailer, Sentimental Value The first show of the Oasis reunion tour And Ozzy Osbourne’s final show The trailer for Edgar Wright’s...

Russell does a shift with Graeme, but is then joined by good friend Neil for a fat chat about the new F1 movie. Tickets for: The Video Store Presents: 28 Days Later | Wed 2 July 6pm. Hey did you guys see… The next James Bond film has a director Ben Stiller’s latest comedy New York Times top 100 of the 21st century Disney and Universal sue Midjourney for copyright infringement What we’ve been watch...

This week's episode is a special focus on The Bioscope, and our 15 years of being Johannesburg's independent and alternative cinema space. The Video Store is the official podcast of the cinema, and where we record all our episodes. As we celebrate this milestone in many different ways, one special way was to record a special episode sharing as much about our history as we can. So we hope you enjoy...

This week's guest is Dutch visual journalist Bram Janssen. An old friend from the early Maboneng days, it was great to catch up and talk more about Bram's interesting career as a war photographer. Bram Janssen | Instagram Recommended Films & Series Ernest Cole: Lost and Found (2024) Warfare (2025) Civil War (2024) The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022) | Apple TV+ Video Store Links Official Site Ha...

Russell does a shift with Perrin, but then gets to employ the wonderful and talented Samantha Nell as a new clerk here at The Video Store. Perrin finally has someone else behind the counter that might know as much about film history as him! Hey did you guys see… Jerry Lewis’ lost Holocaust film found? The Bioscope turns 15 ! A new Talking Heads music video What we’ve been watching The Life of Chuc...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk about the latest Wes Anderson picture 'The Phoenician Scheme', as well as every little kids fantasy of being a karate hero with the latest Karate Kid Legends now in cinemas. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for the new Keanu Reeves comedy Limpopo filmmaker wins best African Film at Cannes Strangers Things is back… in November Guillermo del Toro’s...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk the latest in entertainment news, as well as the film and tv we have been enjoying this past week. Hey did you guys see… This year's Palme D’or winner The trailer for Darren Aronoksky’s new film Trailers of the new Jurassic World and Zootopia 2 Kim Kardashian’s acting debut Lilo & Stitch made all the money What we’ve been watching The Life of C...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the latest season of Andor, and so much more! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for James Gunn’s Superman Golden Globes adding a podcast category … for some reason Michael J. Fox joins season 3 of Shrinking Passion of the Christ is getting a sequel … for some reason The trailer for Zack Cregger’s Weapons...

This week's guest is Norwegian writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt, whose debut film 'The Ugly Stepsister' is screening in cinemas across South Africa. Buy tickets for The Ugly Stepsister | The Bioscope Emilie Blichfeldt Sundance Interview Recommended Films & Series Amelie (2001) Beau Travail (1999) Films of David Cronenberg Afternoons of Solitude (2023) Alice in The Cities (1974) The Sweet East...

Russell does a shift with G Force! We go through the latest in entertainment news, what new films are now available to stream, and what film and tv we have been enjoying this past week! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Tron: Ares Oscar voters now have to actually watch the movie We’re getting two Predator movies this year, both animated and live action One for the Netflix superfans … apparent...

This week's guests are director Jordy Sank, and producer Gabriella Blumberg. Their latest film is the roadtrip comedy 'Die Kwiksilwers' which will be in cinemas from 1 May, and will also get screenings at The Bioscope here in Johannesburg. Die Kwiksilwers | In Theaters May 1 & The Bioscope May 9 Die Kwiksilwers Trailer | YouTube Recommended Films/Series Shrinking | Apple TV+ Adolescence | Netf...

Russell does a shift with Marigold and Cole. After attending a special premiere of Sinners last week, along with some of our special listeners who won tickets, we have ourselves lots to talk about when it comes to this new supernatural thriller from Ryan Coogler. We also talk all entertainment news from this past week, as well as what we are watching at the moment. Hey did you guys see… Video Stor...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk about the biggest movies of the moment like Minecraft, Alex Garland's explosive 'Warfare', and the upcoming 'Sinners' from Ryan Coogler. Hey did you guys see… There will (finally) be an Oscar for stunts in 2028 The trailer for Wes Anderson’s new film The Cannes official selection The new Mission Impossible trailer What we’ve been watching Warfare...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk about the legacy of Val Kilmer, man eating lions, and latest film and TV we have been enjoying this past week. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for One Battle After Another David Fincher will direct Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up The passing of Val Kilmer Apple loses $1 Billion (yes with a “B”) a year What we’ve been watching A Working M...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We get into the weeds of Disney's new Snow White, Soderbergh's new spy thriller Black Bag, and other gems you could be watching this week. Hey did you guys see… The teaser trailer for the new PTA movie The Life of Brian at The Bioscope Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars again What we’ve been watching Snow White | In Theatres Black Bag | In Theatres Grand...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk about the best film and TV we have been enjoying this past week, as well as the latest in entertainment news we think is worth talking about. Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at The Bioscope Hey did you guys see… TOOL is being sued… by their own fans Jeff Daniels joins season 3 of Shrinking Ted Lasso returns for a 4th season The trailer for Brad Pitt’s...

Our guest this week is author Edward Ashton, who's novel 'Mickey 7' was the source material for the latest film by celebrated and award-winning director Bong Joon Ho. Mickey 17 is now in cinemas around the world (as well as The Bioscope). We talk about the unlikely way in which his novel ended up in the hands of the most important people in the entertainment, and what mind bending thoughts and cir...

Russell does a shift with Graeme, Perrin & Cole. We talk everything Oscars! Perrin stayed up all night to watch them live! We then talk other film and entertainment news, as well as recommend 2 TV shows you could be watching this week. Hey did you guys see… Gene Hackman dies at 95 Technicolor is shutting down Francis Ford Coppola’s Razzies reaction John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in upcoming s...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the latest in movie and entertainment news, our thoughts on the upcoming horror 'The Monkey', and give our best guesses as to who will be taking home Oscars this time next week! Hey did you guys see… Dwayne Johnson is teaming up Martin Scorsese and Leo DiCaprio The Last Airbender sequel was announced Wes Anderson’s new film is releasing late May...

This week's guest is author, actor and producer John van de Ruit. Known for for the beloved Spud books that were partly inspired by his own experiences, we use this chance to chat about his incredible career, where his real-life high school memories might be different, as well as the film's he's loved across his life. John Van De Ruit | Instagram Recommended Films & Series Arthur (1981) Basic...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk about the film and TV we have been enjoying this past week! With the all the Super Bowl trailers now dropped. There is alot of new stuff to chat about. Hey did you guys see… All the Super Bowl trailers Chinese animated film makes a crap ton of money The Oscars consider rules around AI Anora wins at the Directors Guild Awards It Takes Two co-op game...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk about the latest film and tv news, and what we have been watching. Hey did you guys see… Why the Michael Jackson biopic was delayed Emilia Pérez’ various controversies Ruben Östlund’s new movies starts shooting The trailer for Love Me Del Toro’s Frankenstein gets a release date Johnathan Majors (bad bloke look it up) gets a trailer What we’ve be...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We chat Nosferatu, Robbie Williams Biopic 'Better Man', Oscar hopeful 'Anora', and much more! Tickets for: The Video Store Presents: The Straight Story (David Lynch Tribute) Hey did you guys see… The 2025 Oscar nominations , including a South African short film Jude Law’s playing Vladimir Putin The new Mickey 17 trailer Robert Eggers goes from vampires to...