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What if The Matrix wasn't science fiction... but a WARNING? 💊🤯

We're continuing our "spooky" month of movies that may have eerily predicted the future, and this week we're plugging into THE MATRIX (1999)!

Back in 1999, the Wachowskis gave us a world where machines controlled humanity, reality wasn't what it seemed, and Keanu Reeves made black trench coats and tiny sunglasses look ridiculously cool.

Fast-forward to 2026, and suddenly some of those ideas feel a little TOO familiar. 😳

Join us as we revisit this iconic sci-fi movie, dig into the behind-the-scenes trivia, debate whether it holds up, and ask the important questions:

💊 Would you take the red pill or the blue pill?

🤖 Did The Matrix predict our AI-powered future?

🕶️ And seriously, how did anyone see through those sunglasses?

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What happens when the dumbest possible future starts looking a little too familiar? 😂

This week on The VHS Club, we're jumping into the wonderfully ridiculous (and slightly terrifying) world of Idiocracy (2006)!

Directed by Mike Judge and starring Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, and Dax Shepard, Idiocracy follows Joe Bauers, an extraordinarily average guy who wakes up 500 years in the future only to discover that he's suddenly the smartest person alive.

Welcome to a world where Brawndo has what plants crave, Costco is practically its own civilization, and common sense is officially extinct. When this movie came out in 2006, it was a ridiculous satire. But watching it in 2026? Well... we have some questions. 😳

We're talking about:

• How a movie about stupidity became a cult classic
• Brawndo, electrolytes, and the greatest marketing campaign that never existed
• The absolutely absurd vision of the future
• Behind-the-scenes trivia and Mike Judge's satirical genius
• Whether Idiocracy is still a comedy... or slowly becoming a documentary
• The moments that made us laugh, cringe, and question humanity

Was Idiocracy ahead of its time, or are we all just living in the wrong timeline?

Have you seen Idiocracy? Did you love it, hate it, or find it a little too accurate for comfort?

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Tonight on The VHS Club, we're doing things a little differently. And by differently, we mean Katie didn't watch the movie. 😂

In a truly historic turn of events, Nat did her homework, Katie did not, and somehow even Val has already seen this one. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!

This week, we're tackling the 1979 cult classic The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill. But instead of our usual movie review, we're playing a little game called SELL KATIE ON THE WARRIORS!

Nat has one job: convince Katie (and anyone else who hasn't seen it) that The Warriors is an essential piece of '70s cinema that she absolutely needs to watch.

Katie's job? Ask ridiculous questions, challenge the logic of everything, and decide whether this movie is a cinematic masterpiece or just a bunch of grown men in matching outfits running around New York City.

We're talking about:

• The story of nine gang members trying to get home through a very hostile NYC
• The Baseball Furies and some of the most bizarre gang costumes in movie history
• Why the New York City subway is practically a character of its own
• Wild behind-the-scenes stories from filming in 1970s New York
• Iconic lines like "Warriors… come out to play!" and "Can you dig it?!"
• Why this movie became such a beloved cult classic

And of course, the Tater Tots get to weigh in! Help Nat make her case, challenge her arguments, and decide whether Katie needs to add The Warriors to her watchlist.

By the end of the episode, Katie will deliver her completely uninformed (but very confident) verdict:

Would I actually watch this movie?

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Hasta la vista, baby. 🤖

This week on The VHS Club, we're going back to 1991 for one of the biggest, loudest, most technologically groundbreaking sequels ever made: Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as the Terminator, except this time, he's the GOOD guy. Linda Hamilton completely transforms Sarah Connor into one of the most iconic action heroes of the '90s. Edward Furlong makes his film debut as John Connor.

And Robert Patrick spends approximately two and a half hours making us deeply suspicious of anyone wearing a police uniform.

Oh, and there's the T-1000.More than 35 years later, those liquid-metal effects still look ridiculously good.

We’re talking about:

• Arnold's switch from villain to protector
• Linda Hamilton's incredible transformation as Sarah Connor
• The T-1000 and the visual effects that changed movies
• John Connor's extremely '90s existence
• Guns N' Roses, motorcycles, malls, and arcade games
• The absolutely massive action sequences
• Why one little thumbs-up emotionally destroyed an entire generation
• And whether Terminator 2 still deserves its reputation as one of the greatest sequels ever made

Plus, we'll dig into the behind-the-scenes stories, weird trivia, things we completely forgot about the movie, and all the little details you only notice when you revisit it decades later.

So grab your VHS tape, your leather jacket, and preferably something other than a Cyberdyne Systems CPU.

Come with us if you want to live. 📼

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Before Once. Before Sing Street. Before every movie about a scrappy group of musicians coming together to form a band…There was The Commitments.

And this band had absolutely NO business sounding this good. 😂

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are going back to 1991 to revisit The Commitments, Alan Parker’s musical comedy-drama about an ambitious young manager who decides Dublin needs something it apparently didn't know it needed:Soul music.

He assembles a group of working-class Dublin musicians, names them The Commitments, and attempts to turn them into the hardest-working band in Ireland.There’s just one small problem: they can barely stand each other.

We’re talking about:

• The absolutely incredible performances
• How a bunch of young musicians became The Commitments
• Dublin, soul music, and the movie’s very Irish sense of humor
• A soundtrack packed with classics like “Mustang Sally” and “Try a Little Tenderness”
• A band held together by approximately zero emotional stability
• The stories behind the movie and its unusual casting process
• Why The Commitments became such a beloved cult classic
• And, most importantly: Is this one of the greatest fictional movie bands ever?

Plus, we’ll have behind-the-scenes trivia, favorite moments, questionable decisions, tangents, and all the nostalgia you’d expect from The VHS Club.

Tater Tots: Did you grow up with The Commitments, or is this your first time joining the “World’s Hardest Working Band”?

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Before Pretty Woman made her a star, and before she became one of the biggest actresses in Hollywood… Julia Roberts was in a movie called Satisfaction.And somehow, we’re watching it. 😂

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are going back to 1988 to revisit Satisfaction, starring Justine Bateman, Julia Roberts, Liam Neeson, Trini Alvarado, and Britta Phillips.

The movie follows an all-girl rock band called The Mystery as they head to a beach resort for the summer, land a gig at a nightclub, navigate romances and questionable decisions, and try to figure out what comes next.

Basically: young musicians + summer vacation + Liam Neeson + the late ’80s. What could possibly go wrong?

We’re talking about:

🎸 Justine Bateman as a rock star

🌟 A very young Julia Roberts

😳 Liam Neeson as the older love interest

🎶 The Mystery and their extremely ’80s performances

🏖️ The movie’s summer-at-the-beach vibes

📼 Why this movie seems to have disappeared from pop culture

😂 The moments that aged well…and the ones that REALLY didn’t

⭐ And, most importantly: Is Satisfaction actually any good?

Plus, we’ll have behind-the-scenes trivia, favorite moments, questionable fashion choices, tangents, and all the nostalgia you’d expect from The VHS Club.

Tater Tots: Did you watch Satisfaction back in the day, or is this your first time discovering it?

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It’s time to grab your platform heels, put on something shiny, and prepare an extremely convincing story about inventing Post-its.

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are heading back to 1997 to revisit Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow.

Romy and Michele may have survived high school, but when their 10-year reunion rolls around, suddenly their perfectly happy lives don’t seem quite impressive enough. The solution? Reinvent themselves as wildly successful businesswomen and hope nobody asks too many follow-up questions.

We’re talking about:

✨ Why Romy and Michele’s friendship makes the movie work

📎 The greatest Post-it-related lie in cinematic history

👗 Those absolutely incredible costumes

💃 One of the strangest—and best—dance sequences of the ’90s

🏫 Why high school reunions are inherently terrifying

😂 The lines and moments that are still ridiculously funny

📼 And whether Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion deserves a permanent spot in the VHS collection

Plus, we’ll dig into behind-the-scenes trivia, our favorite moments, and everything else that makes this movie such a gloriously weird ’90s time capsule.

And Tater Tots: tell us in the comments, if you had to invent an elaborate fake career to impress everyone at your high school reunion, what would it be?

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Before the MCU... before Iron Man... there was Howard the Duck.

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are joined by film critic Chris Bumbray to revisit one of the strangest comic book movies ever made.

Was it really the disaster everyone remembers? Has it secretly become a misunderstood cult classic? Or is George Lucas's oddball talking duck exactly as bizarre in 2026 as it was in 1986?

We'll dive into:

🦆 Why Howard the Duck became one of Hollywood's biggest flops

🎬 George Lucas's involvement after Return of the Jedi

📚 How different the movie is from the Marvel comics

🎸 Lea Thompson, Tim Robbins, and that unforgettable soundtrack

👀 Behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and Easter eggs

🤔 Does Howard deserve a second chance?

Whether you've loved it for years or have only heard the legends, grab your popcorn and join us for another nostalgic trip through the VHS era.

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Can two lovable idiots accidentally lock themselves inside a high-tech environmental experiment... and somehow save the day?

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat revisit Bio-Dome (1996), the outrageous cult comedy starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin. From slapstick chaos and unforgettable one-liners to its surprising environmental message, we're asking the big question:

Does Bio-Dome deserve its reputation as one of the most ridiculous and terrible comedies of the '90s... or is there more to it than people remember?

In this episode we discuss:

• Why Bio-Dome became a cult classic
• Pauly Shore at the height of his career
• The real Biosphere 2 experiment that inspired the movie
• The best (and worst) jokes
• Behind-the-scenes trivia
• Whether this '90s comedy still holds up today

Whether you grew up quoting this movie or you're watching it for the very first time, join us as we head back to the video store and revisit another VHS-era favorite.

🎬 What did you think of Bio-Dome?Did it age better than expected, or should it have stayed in the '90s?

Let us know in the comments!

See what Toni and Ryan thought of the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCo6QWXmlu0 (spoiler: they didn't love it... 😂)

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A glass Coke bottle falls from the sky and somehow launches one of the most unexpected movie hits of the 1980s.

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat head to the Kalahari Desert to revisit The Gods Must Be Crazy, the quirky South African comedy that became a word-of-mouth sensation and a video store favorite. We discuss the film's unique premise, unforgettable physical comedy, surprising global success, and whether it still works for modern audiences.

Along the way, we'll explore behind-the-scenes trivia, the movie's unusual journey to cult-classic status, and why a simple Coca-Cola bottle became one of the most memorable movie props of the decade.

Was this a forgotten gem worth rediscovering, or should it stay in the VHS era?

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This week on The VHS Club, we're saddling up for one of the most fun and unexpected movies of the early 2000s: A Knight's Tale.

Join us as they revisit the film that asked an important question: What if medieval jousting tournaments felt like a rock concert?

Starring Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell, and Shannyn Sossamon, A Knight's Tale mixes knights, romance, comedy, sports movie energy, and a killer soundtrack featuring Queen, David Bowie, and more.

It's a movie that absolutely shouldn't work on paper... yet somehow became a fan favorite.

We'll discuss Heath Ledger's star-making performance, Geoffrey Chaucer stealing every scene, the unforgettable soundtrack, behind-the-scenes trivia, and whether this medieval underdog story still holds up more than 20 years later.

Is A Knight's Tale a modern classic? Or is it just a product of its time?

Grab your armor, practice your jousting pose, and join us for another trip back to the VHS era.

Read Roger Ebert's adorable review of this one: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-knights-tale-2001

A Knight's Tale review in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2001/aug/31/geoffreychaucer

Be kind. Rewind.

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What if the best Cinderella movie wasn't animated... or even magical?

This week on The VHS Club, Katie is joined by special guest Marielou Mandl to revisit Ever After, the beloved 1998 retelling of the classic fairy tale starring Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott, and Anjelica Huston.

Is this the greatest Cinderella adaptation ever made?

Why has it remained such a comfort movie for so many people?

We'll dive into the performances, unforgettable costumes, romance, behind-the-scenes trivia, and all the reasons this version continues to charm audiences nearly 30 years later.

We'll also share our favorite scenes, fun production facts, and decide whether Ever After deserves its place among the all-time great '90s movies.

Grab your favorite movie snack, rewind the tape, and join us live!

What if the best Cinderella movie wasn't animated... or even magical?

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Multi-pass? More like multi-watch.

This week on The VHS Club, Katie is joined by special guest co-host Doc Rock to revisit one of the most beloved sci-fi films of the VHS era: The Fifth Element.

Directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, and Chris Tucker in a role only Chris Tucker could play, The Fifth Element is a wild blend of science fiction, action, comedy, and pure 90s weirdness.

Since this happens to be Doc's favorite movie, we're diving deep into what makes it so special. From the unforgettable world-building and costume design to the iconic characters, quotable lines, and behind-the-scenes stories, we'll explore why this colorful cult classic continues to stand out nearly 30 years later.

We'll also discuss:

🚕 Flying cars and futuristic predictions

🧡 Leeloo's journey from supreme being to pop culture icon

🎤 The unforgettable Ruby Rhod

🎬 Fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia

📼 Whether The Fifth Element still holds up today

So grab your multipass, hop into your flying taxi, and join us live.

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Buuuuuddy!

This week on The VHS Club, we're heading back to 1992 to revisit Encino Man, the movie that introduced many of us to Brendan Fraser's lovable cave man, gave Pauly Shore one of his most iconic roles, and somehow convinced an entire generation that thawing out a frozen prehistoric human was a totally reasonable high school science project.

We'll talk about Brendan Fraser's star-making performance, Pauly Shore at the peak of his powers, Sean Astin before Middle-earth, and why this weird little comedy has remained a beloved VHS-era favorite for more than 30 years.

Plus:

🥔 Fun behind-the-scenes trivia

🧊 The surprising origins of the movie

📼 Why Brendan Fraser almost wasn't cast

🎬 The legacy of Pauly Shore's biggest hit

🏫 Peak early-90s high school movie energy

⚡ Our favorite moments, quotes, and memories

So grab a Big Gulp, throw on your flannel, and join us as we ask the important question:

Does Encino Man still wheeze the ju-uice?

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Take off, eh!

This week on The VHS Club, we're cracking open a cold one and revisiting the Canadian cult comedy classic, Strange Brew, which stars Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as the legendary Bob & Doug McKenzie.

From beer factories and hockey jokes to bizarre villains, Shakespeare references, and some of the most quotable lines to ever come out of Canada, we're diving deep into one of the strangest comedies of the VHS era.

We'll discuss:

🍁 How Bob & Doug McKenzie became cultural icons

🍺 The surprising Hamlet connection

📼 Our favorite scenes, quotes, and moments

🎬 Behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories

🇨🇦 Whether Strange Brew still holds up today

⭐ Our final Christian Tater ratings

Was Strange Brew a staple in your VHS collection? Or is this your first trip to the Elsinore Brewery? Join the conversation live and let us know.Fun fact! Strange Brew is loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Once you know that, it's impossible to unsee, from the dead father and evil brewery owner to the romance and revenge plot hiding underneath all the beer jokes.

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This week on The VHS Club, Katie & Nat are joined by Josh to revisit one of the greatest sci-fi comedies ever made — Spaceballs (1987).

Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Daphne Zuniga, this legendary parody takes aim at Star Wars, merchandising culture, sci-fi tropes, and basically anything else Mel Brooks could squeeze into hyperspace.

Join us as we:

• Revisit Dark Helmet, Lone Starr, Barf, and Pizza the Hutt
• Talk Rick Moranis’ all-time comedy performance
• Discuss why Spaceballs became such a massive cult classic
• Break down the endless quotable moments and fourth-wall jokes
• Compare it to other Mel Brooks classics and parody movies of the era
• And ask the important question: “When will then be now?”

From ludicrous speed to Schwartz jokes, this movie remains one of the funniest and most endlessly rewatchable comedies of the 80s.

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This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are diving into one of the most gloriously 80s movies ever put on a VHS shelf: The Last Dragon.

Produced by Berry Gordy and starring martial artist Taimak as Leroy Green, this cult classic blends kung fu movies, Motown energy, comic book vibes, and peak 80s style into something completely unique.

Leroy, also known as “Bruce Leroy,” is on a quest to achieve the ultimate level of martial arts mastery known as The Glow. But standing in his way is the outrageous villain Sho’nuff (the self-proclaimed Shogun of Harlem), a kidnapping plot, and a whole lot of neon-soaked action.

Join us as we:

- Break down why this movie became a beloved cult classic

- Talk about Sho’nuff as one of the greatest over-the-top villains of the 80s

- Explore the Motown influence and unforgettable soundtrack

- Revisit the wild blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and music video aestheticsIs

The Last Dragon one of the most delightfully bizarre movies of the 80s… or is it secretly a masterpiece?

Grab your popcorn, find your inner Glow, and join us for another trip back to the video store.

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This week on The VHS Club, it’s another crossover episode as Katie & Nat team up with John, Mark, and Producer Pete from If These Balls Could Talk to revisit one of the most beloved sports movies of the 90s — A League of Their Own (1992).

Directed by Penny Marshall and starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna, this iconic baseball classic follows the rise of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II — and delivers one of the most quotable sports movies ever made.

Join us as we:

- Revisit the Rockford Peaches and the unforgettable team dynamics

- Talk Tom Hanks’ legendary performance as Jimmy Dugan

- Dive into the emotional moments, comedy, and baseball chaos

- Discuss why this movie still connects decades later

- Talk Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, and peak 90s ensemble casts

.. And yes… THERE’S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL

Funny, heartfelt, endlessly quotable, and packed with nostalgia, A League of Their Own remains one of the greatest sports movies ever made.

So grab your glove, dust off the VHS tapes, and join us for another movie night with friends.

In this episode, we’re joined by:John, Mark, and Producer Pete from If These Balls Could Talk — a podcast bringing sports, pop culture, and technology together with all the confidence you’d expect from New York and Massachusetts sports fans. Catch them live Thursdays at 9:30 and Sundays, and find them online @iftheseballspod or at: https://www.iftheseballscouldtalkpod.com

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to the Elizabethan stage to revisit Shakespeare in Love (1998) — the romantic period drama that somehow beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture.

After a recent trip to Shakespeare's Globe, Katie is all about diving back into this nostalgic rewatch. From theater culture and behind-the-scenes storytelling to iconic performances by Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, we’re diving into what made this movie such a moment in the late 90s.

But the real question is… does it still hold up?

We break down:

– The real history vs. Hollywood fiction

– The performances, romance, and writing

– That controversial Academy Awards win

– And whether this movie is actually worthy of its legacy

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re cracking open the legal thriller The Client (1994)… and asking one big question:

Why is this movie about a kid SO intense?!

Starring Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, and Tommy Lee Jones, this 90s courtroom drama somehow became a core childhood memory for way too many of us. From mob secrets and FBI pressure to one very stressed-out lawyer, this movie does NOT hold back.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• How wild it is that a kid is at the center of this story
• Susan Sarandon absolutely carrying the movie
• The courtroom drama vs. psychological thriller vibes
• Whether this still holds up… or hits different now

Be honest 👇

Did The Client mess you up as a kid… or were you totally fine watching this at age 10?

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