Arrow Video Podcast

They're not there to shop. They're not there to work. They're just there. This week Sam and Dan look at the US Arrow Video 25th Anniversary release of Kevin Smith's MALLRATS. Recommendations this week include DAWN OF THE DEAD, Pineapple Express and recent film viewings including STONE COLD and FIVE EASY PIECES. To watch the Arrow Video Livestream Q&A with Kevin Smith, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNRungDiaLg&t=1797s Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Giant monster fans rejoice - it's a kaiji delight this week as Sam and Dan delve into Arrow's recent sold out GAMERA boxset, with a particular focus on GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (1995), the first film from the renowned Heisei trilogy. Recommendations include MATANGO (1965) and THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1977) and in Extra Features, Sam talks at length to actor Richard Brake (31, Mandy) about his career and his new film THE DARE. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Stay out of the dark, as this week Sam and Dan take a look at Arrow Video's recent 4k restoration of David Twohy's nerve shedding sci-fi creature feature PITCH BLACK, starring an early career Vin Diesel and Radha Mitchell. Other similar-themed film recommendations include DREDD and FORTRESS whilst Dan and Sam also talk about recent films seen including the Bill Drummond documentary BEST BEFORE DEATH. Next Week: GAMERA Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Perhaps the finest cult film known to humanity, this week Sam and Dan dive into Arrow Video's release of WITHNAIL & I, Bruce Robinson's endlessly quotable and fondly loved British comedy starring Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths and Ralph Brown. Other film recommendations of a similar vein this week include LOST WEEKEND and GUEST PARADISO, plus reviews of recently-seen films including VIVARIUM. NB: Apologies for a slight technical hitch with Sam's microphone towards the end of the episode. Next Week: PITCH BLACK Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Sam and Dan take on David Fincher this week as they take a break from Arrow Video to look at the recent Limited Edition Arrow Academy release of THE GAME, Fincher's pulse-pounding paranoiac puzzle made between SE7EN and FIGHT CLUB. Other film recommendations this week include ARLINGTON ROAD and SHUTTER ISLAND, plus in Extra Features, Sam talks to Mercedes Kilmer, star of PAYDIRT, and also director Sally Potter about her upcoming film THE ROADS NOT TAKEN. Next Week: WITHNAIL & I Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Terror strikes this week in BLOOD TIDE (1982) as Sam and Dan join James Earl Jones, Lila Kedrova and José Ferrer in wild tale of sea monsters, sacrificial virgins and beachside aerobics. Other film recommendations this week include SCARECROWS and BEDEVILLED, plus in Extra Features, Sam talks to Amy Seimetz, director of SHE DIES TOMORROW, which releases in the UK on August 28. Next Week: THE GAME Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Taking a break from Arrow Video, Sam and Dan reach for a guest Blu-ray release from the Arrow Academy label with the truly classic SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957), starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster. Other film recommendations this week include THE LIST OF ADRIAN MESSENGER and THE FRENCH CONNECTION, and recommendations for Arrow Video FrightFest Digital Edition such as 12 HOUR SHIFT and CLAPBOARD JUNGLE. Next Week: BLOOD TIDE Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

This week, Sam and Dan tackle DREAM DEMON - a terrific blend of psychological horror and late 80s practical gore effects featuring Jimmy Nail and Timothy Spall. Long dormant on home media since its original VHS release, Arrow Video's recent Blu-ray release shows the film in a newly-restored version from the original camera negative and in a brand new Director’s Cut. Other film recommendations this week include such films as POLTERGEIST 3, LABYRINTH and Sidney Lumet's Q & A. Next Week: THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

This week Sam and Dan tackle the infamous exploitation epic WHITE FIRE starring Robert Ginty and Fred Williamson, a so-bad-it's-good action 80s film about the legendary ‘White Fire’ diamond — a priceless rock so hot it actually burns those who try to lay their hands on it! Other film recommendations this week include such films as DEADLY PREY, TIGER ON THE BEAT and THE INFORMANT. Next Week: DREAM DEMON Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Hell hath no fury like THE WOMAN scorned, as Sam and Dan find out this week when thy dip into Arrow's Limited Edition release of Lucky Mckee's genre classic from 2011. Sam and Dan also discuss films including I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE and THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006) and also recent film viewing including EMPATHY, INC. Plus there is also a special extra feature with an interview with The Woman herself, Pollyanna McIntosh who talks about her own sequel, DARLIN'. Next Week: WHITE FIRE Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

A break from the norm this week as Sam and Dan take on their first Arrow Academy release for the podcast - Hirokazu Koreeda's courtroom drama masterpiece from 2017, THE THIRD MURDER. Recommended films this week for a similar theme include DEATH BY HANGING, and Koreeda's earlier film AFTER LIFE, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss their recent film viewings including OUR DAY WILL COME and DJANGO UNCHAINED. Next Week: THE WOMAN Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Take a step into Harold's manor as Sam and Dan catch up on Arrow's release of THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY, the classic 1980 British gangster film starring Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren. Recommended films this week include VICTIM, GOODFELLAS and a 'non-recommendation recommendation' for Umberto Lenzi's GANG WAR IN MILAN. Next Week: THE THIRD MURDER Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Buckle up as this week Sam and Dan take the streets of France with Arrow Video's Blu-ray release of John Frankenheimer's 1998 action thriller RONIN. Recommended films this week include the recent (LITTLE MONSTERS), a genuine classic (HEAT) and the obscure (GINSENG KING). Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

This week, Sam and Dan travel back to 1986 for Neil Jordan's classic UK crime drama, MONA LISA featuring fantastic performances from Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson. Related film recommendations this week include THE SQUEEZE and TAXI DRIVER, whilst recently watched films include KILLER OF DOLLS and MUBI's recent release of BACURAU. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Sam and Dan venture into the world of 'so-bad-it's-good' this week with Arrow's release of the insane sequel send-up, HOWLING II, plus also speak to Scott Wheeler, one of the special make-up effects artists from the film in Extra Features. Related film recommendations this week include GREMLINS 2 and SPOOKIES, whilst recently watched films include OASIS OF FEAR and Arrow Video's own recent release of KOLOBOS. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.