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Screen DraftsSONY SPIDEY-ADJACENT Franchise mini-SUPER Draft + Update from Commissioner Clay (Booster Club Sneak Peek)Join us as Commissioner Clay shares a status update from Los Angeles, then enjoy a very special peek into the madness that occurs in the Screen Drafts Booster Club as Clay and Ryan rank the 5 (as of NoVENOMber) films in the SONY SPIDER-MAN-ADJACENT Franchise. Cravin' Kraven is available NOW! www.patreon.com/screendrafts Find the GoFundMe for Ben Mekler and his family HERE2025-01-142h 26Screen DraftsFRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT SUPER DRAFT: PART TWO (with Marya E. Gates, Clay Keller, Ryan Marker, & Billy Ray Brewton)Marya E. Gates returns alongside Clay Keller, Ryan Marker, and guest commissioner Billy Ray Brewton for the epic conclusion to the FRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT SUPER DRAFT, ranking films #11 to #1 on the single, definitive, best-of list! Next week brings the grand finale of HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month, with Oriana Nudo, Maureen Lee Lenker, and Ben Mankiewicz ranking the Top 10 films directed by Alfred Hitchcock! Join the Booster Club: www.patreon.com/screendrafts2024-11-193h 14Screen DraftsFRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT SUPER DRAFT: PART ONE (with Marya E. Gates, Clay Keller, Ryan Marker, & Billy Ray Brewton)Hitchcock / Truffaut Month continues with PART ONE of the FRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT SUPER DRAFT! Veteran GM Marya E. Gates joins Clay and Ryan to make picks 21-12 on the definitive ranking of the work from one of the architects of the French New Wave. Leading the festivities as guest commish is Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton!2024-11-053h 08Screen DraftsMICHAEL CRICHTON SUPER DRAFT (with Darrin Navarro, Billy Ray Brewton, Clay Keller, & Bryan Cogman)An adventure 4 years in the making! To kick off Literacy Month, Commissioner Clay is joined by newly minted Screen Drafts All-Star Darrin Navarro, Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton, and guest commissioner Bryan Cogman (also a Screen Drafts Legend) to rank all 22 films directed, written, or adapted from the works of the prolific master of the science thriller, MICHAEL CRICHTON! 2024-09-035h 51Screen Drafts2023 MEGA DRAFT (with Katie Walsh, Drea Clark, Billy Ray Brewton, & Clay Keller)Screen Drafts rookie Katie Walsh (The Los Angeles Times, Miami Nice) joins Screen Drafts Hall of Famer Drea Clark (Bentonville Film Festival, Maximum Film) and Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton (Make Believe Film Festival) to rank the 20 best films of the year 2023 with Screen Drafts commissioner Clay Keller (Screen Drafts)! Get tickets to the Seattle live show: https://makebelieveseattle.eventive.org/schedule/65a0610da8bb4800551634ce2024-03-055h 49Screen DraftsJULIETTE BINOCHE mini-MEGA (with Thomas Grabinski, Ryan Marker, & Clay Keller)It's Kristmas Eve, and we're celebrating in true Screen Drafts fashion, by inviting Thomas Grabinski (The Olivier Assayas Super Draft, Irma? Yep!) over to help us rank the 13 best films starring one of our favorite actors: the legendary Juliette Binoche!2023-12-254h 07Screen Drafts1998 mini-MEGA with (Karen Tongson, Helen Shang, Thomas Grabinski, Bryan Cogman, & Clay)It's Screen Drafts' 2nd annual 25th anniversary celebration! Guest commissioner Bryan Cogman takes over the show as Clay joins an illustrious GM panel, including author Karen Tongson, screenwriter Helen Shang, and development exec Thomas Grabinski, to rank the 13 best films released in the year 1998!2023-09-264h 33Screen DraftsSPIELBERG PRODUCED MEGA DRAFT: PART ONE (with Jordan Crucchiola, Amanda Smith, Kenny Neibart, Phil Iscove, Clay, and Ryan)Steven Spielberg Month continues with Part One of the STEVEN SPIELBERG PRODUCED MEGA DRAFT! Three podcast duos, Jordan Crucchiola & Amanda Smith (Disaster Girls), Phil Iscove & Kenny Neibart (Podcast Like It's 1999), and Clay Keller & Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts) play in teams to rank the 20 best films produced, but not directed, by Steven Spielberg! In Part One, they rank films #20 to #11, with Quizard Darren Franich (EW.com) popping in to proctor the trivia!2023-01-103h 39Screen DraftsCOLIN FARRELL mini-MEGA (with Clay & Ryan)Merry Kristmas from Screen Drafts! To celebrate this blessed holiday, Clay and Ryan rank the 9 best films from the filmography of everyone's favorite Irishman, Mr. Colin Farrell! With a special appearance by Screen Drafts' Quizard Darren Franich. 2022-12-243h 34Screen Drafts1997 mini-MEGA (with Katey Rich, Wynter Mitchell, Kristy Puchko, & Clay Keller)For our first annual 25th Anniversary mini-MEGA Draft Katey Rich (Vanity Fair), Wynter Mitchell (Waiting to X-Hale), and Kristy Puchko (Mashable) join commissioner Clay to rank the 13 best films released in 1997! With guest co-commish Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones)!2022-05-244h 43Screen Drafts2021 MEGA Draft (with Drea Clark, Billy Ray Brewton, Oriana Nudo, & Alonso Duralde)The Oscars are this week, which means it's time for the always controversial and thrilling Best of the Year draft! This 2021 edition features guest GMs Drea Clark (Maximum Film!), Billy Ray Brewton (The Incinerator), Oriana Nudo (Hollywood-ography) and commissioner Clay Keller. Joining Ryan at commissioner's table is guest co-commish Alonso Duralde (Maximum Film!, The Wrap). 2022-03-225h 59Screen DraftsREBECCA HALL (with Clay & Ryan)Billy Ray takes the hosting reins as Clay and Ryan celebrate Kristmas Eve with a draft of the films of actor/director REBECCA HALL. Happy Hall-idays everyone!2021-12-243h 21Screen DraftsX-MEN SUPER DRAFT (with Darren Franich, Clay, Ryan, Adam B. Vary, and Alicia Lutes)Clay and Ryan are joined by their old friend Darren Franich to competitively rank the 13 films in the 20th Century Fox X-MEN franchise, with guest commissioners Adam B. Vary and Alicia Lutes! 2021-06-085h 08Screen DraftsMINNESOTA mini-MEGA (with Drea Clark, Darren Franich, and Doug Jones)Cali boy Darren Franich joins native Minnesotans Drea Clark and Clay Keller to draft the 11 best films from the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Taking over co-commissioner duties alongside Ryan is another favorite son of the Northland, film programmer and executive director of Images Cinema Doug Jones. 2021-03-235h 16Screen DraftsRELATIONSHIP HORROR (with Chelsea Stardust & Sean Keller, and Andrew Merrill & Beth Crudele)To celebrate Valentine's Day 2021 we assembled two horror filmmaking couples and had them compete as TEAMS, a Screen Drafts first! Chelsea Stardust and Sean Keller (All That We Destroy) and Andrew Merrill and Beth Crudele (Rot) go head-to-head, ranking the best horror films ever made about romantic relationships!2021-02-143h 11Screen DraftsOLIVIER ASSAYAS SUPER DRAFT (with Thomas Grabinski, Clay, & Ryan)Clay and Ryan invite Thomas Grabinski to join their Kristmas Eve 2020 festivity of drafting every* feature film by French auteur Olivier Assayas! *available on home video2020-12-255h 26Screen DraftsJURASSIC PARK / WORLD mini-SUPER DRAFT (with Clay & Ryan, unleashed from the Patreon!)Enjoy a little taste of what can be found every month over on the Screen Drafts Patreon feed -- Clay and Ryan drafting the 5 films in the Jurassic Park / World franchise, with trivia from Darren and Billy Ray! To sign up, visit patreon.com/screendrafts2020-08-252h 23Screen DraftsWESTERNS: PART II mini-MEGA (with Billy Ray Brewton, Darren Franich, Ryan, & Bryan Cogman)The dark second chapter in this epic trilogy finds old arch-rivals Darren and Billy Ray doing battle with co-commissioner Ryan, drafting the 13 best Westerns released between 1964 and 1992. Stepping in a guest co-commissioner is Bryan Cogman, doing his damndest to help Clay keep all these gunslingers in line. 2020-08-184h 28Screen DraftsCOEN BROS. SUPER DRAFT (with Bryan Cogman)We'll show you the life of the mind! Bryan Cogman guest commissions as Clay and Ryan embark on what is not only the first two-GM Super Draft, but also the first director filmography Super Draft: the films of Joel & Ethan Coen. 2020-06-234h 35Screen Drafts'60s MUSICALS (with Bryan Cogman, Ryan Marker, and Oriana Nudo)May we have your attention, please? Attention please! Theatre degree holders Bryan Cogman and Ryan Marker go head-to-head for the first time, drafting the musical films of the 1960s, while Oriana fills in for Ryan next to Clay at the commissioners table on this delightful episode!2020-06-093h 26Screen DraftsPOST-APOCALYPSEClay and Ryan brave the wasteland to record an episode about the best POST-APOCALYPSE films (from a safe social distance, of course)! 2020-03-242h 55Screen Drafts2019 MEGA DRAFT (with Billy Ray Brewton, Oriana Nudo, Ryan, and Clay)Clay and Ryan are joined by Screen Drafts favorites Billy Ray and Oriana to draft the 20 best films of the year 2019 -- possibly our most epic draft to date. And keep an ear out for a special appearance from Graham Skipper during the trivia section! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2020-02-064h 56Screen DraftsSTAR TREK SUPER DRAFT (with Marc Bernardin, Darren Franich, Clay, and Ryan)Guest commissioner Bryan Cogman takes the conn as Marc Bernardin (Carnival Row, Castle Rock) and Darren Franich (EW.com) join Clay and Ryan in drafting the films of the 50+ year Star Trek Franchise! Providing color commentary and halftime analysis are Dave Schilling and Adam B. Vary. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2020-01-314h 07Screen Drafts2009 (Clay vs. The Patrons with Graham Skipper)Commissioner Clay goes up against the Screen Drafts Patrons drafting the films of 2009, with Ryan acting a Patron proxy and Graham Skipper as guest commissioner! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-12-312h 30Screen DraftsKRISTEN STEWARTCelebrate Kristmas Eve with draft commissioners Clay and Ryan! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-12-252h 50Screen Drafts2010s DECADE MEGA DRAFT (with Darren Franich, Alison Herman, Piya Sinha-Roy, & Clay)Darren Franich (EW), Alison Herman (The Ringer), and Piya Sinha-Roy (The Hollywood Reporter) join commissioner Clay to draft the 20 best films from the last decade! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-12-104h 22Screen DraftsFOUND FOOTAGE (with Billy Ray Brewton & Thomas Grabinski)SCREAMdrafts 2019 concludes with our 50th draft! After months of lobbying, Billy Ray finally coaxes Clay to draft table, to pick the 7 best FOUND FOOTAGE movies of all time! Joining Ryan in commissioning and hosting duties is friend of the show Thomas Grabinski. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-11-051h 48Screen Drafts'90s ACTION MEGA DRAFT (with Dave Schilling, Ricky Carmona, and Kate Freund)Ricky Carmona and Kate Freund join returning guest GM David Schilling and draft commissioner Clay Keller to draft the twenty best action films of the 1990s! Ryan takes over main commissioning duties, with veteran drafter Graham Skipper filling in as co-commissioner. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-10-084h 20Screen DraftsACTOR'S DIRECTORIAL DEBUTS (with Ryan & The Patrons)Clay acts as proxy for the Screen Drafts Patreon Patrons as they draft the best "directorial debuts by actors" against co-commissioner Ryan Marker! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica2019-09-102h 21Screen Drafts1999With so many classics celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, it's the perfect time for the 1999 draft! Clay and Ryan pull up seats at the draft table, with guest host/commissioner Billy Ray Brewton! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-07-302h 26Screen DraftsPOST-GAME: DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS 2DDraft commissioners Clay and Ryan wrap up the Disney Animation Studios 2D episode with their predictions and some post-game analysis. 2019-07-1217 minScreen DraftsEROTIC THRILLERS (with Kate Hagen)Kate Hagen (The Black List, blcklst.com) is joined by commissioner Clay Keller to draft the seven best Erotic Thrillers of all-time! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-06-121h 47Screen DraftsAMY ADAMS (with Dane McDonald, Jesse Knight, and Britt Keller)Dane McDonald (the Chasing Chalamet podcast) and festival programmer Jesse Knight draft the seven best Amy Adams films! Featuring guest co-commissioner Britt Keller!2019-05-072h 45Screen DraftsA24Clay and Ryan draft the seven best films that have been produced or distributed (so far) by the popular independent film company A24!2019-04-151h 57Screen DraftsAMNESIAClay and Ryan draft the best "amnesia" films of all-time! 2019-03-201h 50Screen DraftsTWIST ENDINGS (with Graham Skipper & Sean Keller)The best "twist ending" films of all time, drafted by Graham Skipper (Sequence Break) and Sean Keller (All That We Destroy, Rage). Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica.2019-02-121h 56Screen DraftsTIME TRAVELClay and Ryan leave the comfort of the commentary booth and get in the game, drafting the best TIME TRAVEL movies! Suggested by listener Conor Holt. 2018-11-151h 59
Vidiots Video Store Show133: Karina's Pix (with Karina Longworth)Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This) joins Clay and Ryan to discuss her podcast, her upcoming book, and, most importantly, her Vidiots Pix Shelf! 2018-09-251h 29
Vidiots Video Store Show131: Clerks on CLERKS and tracking TRACKS (w/ Angela Matano)The Vidiots "clerks emeritus," Clay, Ryan, and Angela, discuss Kevin Smith's 1994 Sundance hit, CLERKS, and a recent favorite of Angela's, John Curran's TRACKS. Recored at the Aero in Santa Monica2018-08-281h 39
Vidiots Video Store Show130: Ask the Vidiots!Video clerks emeritus Clay and Ryan answer listener questions and give bespoke recommendations. Musicals! '80s actions movies! Chamber pieces! Moviepass! "Garbage movies!" There's something for everyone in this wide-ranging chat. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA2018-08-151h 59
Vidiots Video Store Show114: Unseen Spielberg (with Andrew Merrill)Clay's roommate / Spielberg mega-fan Andrew Merrill joins the guys to discuss one film from each of their respective Steven Spielberg filmography holes: EMPIRE OF THE SUN (Clay) and BRIDGE OF SPIES (Ryan). Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica2018-04-031h 35
Vidiots Video Store Show112: #RimWar (with Darren Franich)Host emeritus Darren Franich comes up through the breach to do battle with Clay over Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM. Which side will Ryan choose in this epic contest? Also: Darren and Ryan's show notes! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica2018-03-201h 51
Vidiots Video Store Show111: Screwball Comedy Draft!VVSS Draft commissioner Clay Keller presides over a draft of the best Screwball Comedies of all time, as drafted by Vidiots' screwball comedy experts Robbie McCluskey and Angela Matano. 2018-03-121h 34
Vidiots Video Store Show110: Oscars 2018 DebriefClay is joined by veteran Vidiots Angela Matano and Tom Cendejas to break down the 2018 Oscar ceremony. 2018-03-071h 32
Vidiots Video Store Show109: WakandaboundCinematographer Rachel Morrison is nominated for an Oscar for MUDBOUND. She also lensed BLACK PANTHER, which is on track to be one of the biggest box office earners of all-time. We compare and contrast these two fascinating and zeitgeist-y films, but first, Ryan is watching Linklater movies, and Clay can't stop ER. Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica2018-03-011h 30
Vidiots Video Store Show108: Películas de del Toro (CRONOS & PAN'S LABYRINTH)Guillermo del Toro is one of the most acclaimed and beloved directors of the last twenty years, but, unbelievably, both Clay and Ryan had a seminal GDT film that they'd never seen. Until now. We right that wrong by watching CRONOS and PAN'S LABYRINTH, with detours into CRIMSON PEAK, THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE, and THE SHAPE OF WATER. Also: a little Oscar talk and what we think J-Law should do next!2018-02-211h 17
Vidiots Video Store ShowBest of 2017 DraftDarren joins Clay and Ryan for the most epic draft in VVSS history! 2 hours. 3 contestants. 17 films. What will end up on the official Vidiots Video Store Show Best of 2017 draft board? Listen to find out! Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA 2018-01-102h 04
Vidiots Video Store Show101: A Discussion with Darby (feat. KPCC's Darby Maloney, and Angela Matano)Film journalist and podcast producer Darby Maloney (KPCC's The Frame) joins Clay, Ryan, and Angela for a wide-ranging discussion, touching on everything from YOU'VE GOT MAIL, to LADY BIRD, to the series of sexual harassment cases that have been rocking Hollywood. Recorded in late November 2017 in Santa Monica, CA2017-12-111h 29
Vidiots Video Store Show100: Episode 1 REBOOT (with Darren Franich and Robbie McCluskey)Over two years ago, Clay Keller and Darren Franich launched Vidiots Video Store Show with a discussion of Jacques Demy's THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT and Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME. Now, it's happening again. Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA2017-12-061h 44
Vidiots Video Store ShowBonus: #GothamWarIt's finally here, the culmination of Ryan and Darren's years-long feud over FOX's "Gotham." Robbie joins Clay, Darren, and Ryan in watching and discussing four episodes of the show, hand-picked by Ryan to try and win the guys over. Also discussed, the other current screen representation of Bruce Wayne, the recently released JUSTICE LEAGUE.2017-12-051h 43
Vidiots Video Store Show98: #Noirvember Returns! (with Robbie McCluskey)Resident Vidiots film noir expert Robbie McCluskey joins us behind the counter to chat about two films from the "year of noir," 1949: TOO LATE FOR TEARS and THEY LIVE BY NIGHT. Also: Ryan meets Jake Gyllenhaal and Clay recommends JIM & ANDY. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA2017-11-201h 31
Vidiots Video Store Show95: Beard Theory (with Darren Franich)Darren is back at the counter to give Clay notes on the last few episodes and talk about Mindhunter, Ducktales, and so many different beards! Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica, CA2017-10-2556 min
Vidiots Video Store Show94: FISH TANK and SICARIORyan has acquired a brand new movie machine so VVSS can return to its regularly scheduled programming, finally talking about FISH TANK and SICARIO. Plus, Ryan rants about AMERICAN MADE and Clay recommends SPIELBERG. Also: listen closely for your chance to WIN a FREE MONTH of Filmstruck! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica2017-10-171h 42
Vidiots Video Store Show92: Best of Summer 2017 DRAFT!Summer 2017 is official over, and it's time for the tally! From March 1 (LOGAN) to September 22 (KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE) Clay and Ryan competitively "draft" the seven best films they saw over the summer. Recorded at the Aero theatre in Santa Monica, CA2017-10-031h 20
Vidiots Video Store Show87: Dane & Darren (Part 1)This is a big one. Longtime listener Dane McDonald and host emeritus Darren Franich join Clay and Ryan on the stage of the Aero theater to talk TITANIC, PIRATES 5, COLUMBUS, DUNKIRK, THE LAST ACTION HERO, HOOK, ATOMIC BLONDE, Darren's defense of SOMEWHERE, and much, much, more. Next week: Dane & Darren (Part 2)!2017-08-152h 01
Vidiots Video Store Show86: Lovers On the Run (DAYS OF HEAVEN and ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS)We discuss early works from two masters that we lost last week, Sam Shepard in DAYS OF HEAVEN and Jeanne Moreau in ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS. Also: Ryan has been watching the Harry Potter films and Clay sorta recommends Amazon's The Last Tycoon. 2017-08-081h 25
Vidiots Video Store Show85: Trouble in Washington (NO WAY OUT and ADVISE AND CONSENT)In Washington D.C., the more things change the more they stay the same. This week, we discuss two D.C.-set films with a surprising number of similarities, Otto Preminger's ADVISE AND CONSENT (1962) and Roger Donaldson's NO WAY OUT (1987). Also: Ryan sees Jenny Slate in LANDLINE and Clay finally sees THE BIG SICK! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA. 2017-08-021h 38
Vidiots Video Store Show82: Okja and Personal Shopper (Hot New Releases!)At the midpoint of 2017, Clay and Ryan talk about two unique new releases that are among the most acclaimed films of 2017 thus far, Bong-Joon Ho's OKJA and Olivier Assayas' PERSONAL SHOPPER. Recorded at The Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA2017-07-111h 42
Vidiots Video Store Show80: #AllDavidLynchMovies (with Steve Berg)David Lynch super fan Steve Berg (NBC's The Good Place, Comedy Central's Idiotsitter) joins Clay and Ryan to explore the depths of the filmography of one of cinema's most inscrutable auteurs (25:00-end). But first the group gives their opinions on the big Han Solo dust up and Daniel Day-Lewis' retirement from the screen (0:00-25:00). 2017-06-241h 43
Vidiots Video Store Show76: In Memphis (Vol. 2 Premiere)After seven years, Clay finally gets Ryan to watch Martin McDonagh's IN BRUGES. We also take a MYSTERY TRAIN to Memphis, and discuss Legion, Marvel's Agents of Shield, and late-period Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and William Wyler. A little bit of everything in Ryan's first episode as regular co-host!2017-05-211h 22
Vidiots Video Store Show71: Fast & Vidiots III (with Ryan Marker)Is FAST FIVE really as great as everyone says it is? Can Clay convince Darren and Ryan that FAST & FURIOUS is actually kinda good? Does Audrey Hepburn only play cloistered innocents who live with their dad? The answers to all these questions and more on Fast & Vidiots: Hepburning Rubber episode 3! Also: Ask The Vidiots!2017-04-071h 59
Vidiots Video Store Show68: Fast & Vidiots I (with Adam B. Vary)All roads have led to this. Mutual love of Dom, Brian, and the whole Toretto family is the foundation of Clay and Darren's friendship, and they will finally discuss these seminal films in depth in our new series, "Fast & Vidiots: Hepburning Rubber." What does the "Hepburning Rubber" part mean, you ask? It means that we will be selecting a classic Audrey Hepburn film to dig into each week as well, beginning with 1953's ROMAN HOLIDAY. Something for everyone here on VVSS! Joining the fun for the first episode is Buzzfeed News' senior film reporter Adam B. Vary...2017-03-171h 29
Vidiots Video Store Show67: Logan, Come Back!We go full nerd this week with spoiler discussions of MOANA and SPLIT, followed by Clay's impressions of FX's LEGION and an in-depth look at the character Wolverine, from ORIGINS to LOGAN. 2017-03-091h 36
Vidiots Video Store Show66: Oscar Debrief 2017 + Grab Bag!Darren returns from his travels to join Clay in a rousing discussion of the wild 2017 Oscar ceremony. Other films discussed include LEGO BATMAN, BABE: PIG IN THE CITY, INNERSPACE and many, many more!2017-03-021h 35
Vidiots Video Store Show65: Last of the Video ClerksOn the last day at the original Vidiots store, Clay is joined by fellow Vidiots clerks Ryan and Robbie to provide some final recommendations for guest renter David Janove. Next week: Darren's back for our Oscars wrap-up! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica.2017-02-2253 min
Vidiots Video Store ShowBonus: Vidiots' Future (with Maggie Mackay)Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay joins Clay and Ryan to discuss the next chapter in the Vidiots story. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica2017-02-1637 min
Vidiots Video Store Show64: Mookie and Oscar (with Ryan Marker)Clay is joined by guest co-host Ryan Marker to discuss Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING and Ryan Coogler's FRUITVALE STATION. Also: THE KNICK season 2, the pilot of FX's LEGION, and free ads for Seeso and Filmstruck? 2017-02-161h 21
Vidiots Video Store Show62: Oscar Noms 2017 + A Vidiots UpdateIt's a full week for the show as Clay and Darren discuss the 2017 Oscar nominations, big changes for the Vidiots Foundation, and TONS of things they've been watching lately. 2017-01-251h 44
Vidiots Video Store Show61: I Love You All (with Ryan Marker)Music gives us life this week as veteran Vidiot Ryan Marker joins Clay to talk about 1972's CABARET and 2014's FRANK. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica.2017-01-181h 20
Vidiots Video Store Show60: Best of 2016 Draft!Clay and Darren competitively "draft" their top 13 films of 2016! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica, CA2017-01-112h 37
Vidiots Video Store Show55: Way Out West(world) + Text Message Theatre!The podcast goes west thing week as Clay and Darren settle their WESTWORLD score via another thrilling installment of "Text Message Theatre," then discuss the classic westerns SHANE and JOHNNY GUITAR. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-12-081h 39
Vidiots Video Store Show52: Harry Potter and the Podcast of Vidiots (with Quizmaster David Janove)With Fantastic Beasts finding their way into theaters this weekend, Quizmaster and Harry Potter expert David Janove joins Darren and Clay to discuss all EIGHT Harry Potter films and administer a special Potter-themed Quiz Show the Quiz Show the Segment. 2016-11-162h 27
Vidiots Video Store Show48: YEAR ONE DRAFT!On this, the one year anniversary of the Vidiots Video Store Show, Darren and Clay look back at the many, many films they've discussed in the last 365 days and draft their 11 favorites! Rate/review/subscribe on iTunes!2016-10-191h 52
Vidiots Video Store Show46: #AllNicolasCageMoviesThis episode is a little bit longer than normal, because, well, #AllNicolasCageMovies. But first: Clay and Darren discuss the trailers for JACKIE and ALLIED, and the first poster for LOGAN. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica.2016-10-061h 45
Vidiots Video Store Show45: Independent Women (with Angela Matano)Inspired by Women in Film Los Angeles' #52FilmByWomen initiative, Clay, Ryan, and Vidiots' longest-tenured employee, Angela, discuss two independent films made by women directors: Ida Lupino's gritty 1953 noir THE HITCH-HIKER and Ava DuVernay's eye-opening second feature, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (2012). 2016-09-301h 26
Vidiots Video Store Show44: Jen's Picks! (with Jen Yamato)Jen Yamato (The Daily Beast) joins Clay and Darren to play Title That Title and discuss her Vidiots picks shelf, in particular 1973's TERRIFYING GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL: LYNCH LAW CLASSROOM and 1998's BELLY. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-09-211h 29
Vidiots Video Store Show40: Through a Glass Darkly / Rules of the Game / Stranger ThingsClay and Darren finally watch the double feature of Ingmar Bergman's THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY and Jean Renoir's THE RULES OF THE GAME, and it was well worth the wait. They also conclude their discussion of Stranger Things and catch up with what they've been watching lately. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-08-2457 min
Vidiots Video Store Show38: The Bourne Vidiocy (with Ryan Marker)Clay is joined by fellow Vidiot Ryan Marker to discuss the entire BOURNE franchise, from 2002's THE BOURNE IDENTITY to this summer's JASON BOURNE. Yes, including LEGACY. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-08-111h 14
Vidiots Video Store Show37: Amy's Picks (with Amy Nicholson)Darren and Clay are joined by Amy Nicholson (MTV News, The Canon) to discuss the films on her "picks" shelf, particularly Footlight Parade and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. But first they play another installment of "Title that Title." Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-08-031h 44
Vidiots Video Store Show36: Anglo-American Idiots (with guest Ryan Marker)Clay is joined by guest co-host Ryan Marker to discuss two highly-charged political films, Armando Iannucci's IN THE LOOP and Elia Kazan's A FACE IN THE CROWD, at what seems like a rather... apropos time. Opinions may not necessarily reflect those of the Vidiots Foundation ;) Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher! 2016-07-291h 21
Vidiots Video Store ShowBeyond: Vidiots Show Beyond XIII (with Lindsey Bahr)It's all starting to feel a little... episodic, as Lindsey Bahr (Associated Press) joins Clay and Darren to explore the outer reaches of STAR TREK BEYOND in what may (or may not) be the final installment of Vidiots Show Beyond! That-a-way! Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-07-231h 36
Vidiots Video Store Show35: #AllWesAndersonMoviesDarren and Clay finally confront the specter that has been looming over the podcast since the beginning: THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. While they're at it, they also talk about #AllWesAndersonMovies. But first: a little chat about Nancy Meyers films and EDDIE THE EAGLE. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-07-131h 44
Vidiots Video Store ShowStar Trek: Vidiots Show Beyond XIPunch it! Clay and Darren make a Red Matter wormhole and travel back to 2009 to discuss the Hemsworth highs and breathlessly frantic lows of J.J. Abrams' franchise revitalization. But first! A rant on practical effects, shakey-cam and capturing a sense of scope (0:00-9:00). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-07-081h 21
Vidiots Video Store Show34: Vidiots Show Resurgence + Grab Bag!Darren and Clay catch up with what they've been watching lately, discussing the faux-Spielbergocity of MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (4:20), getting deep into comedic psychology through the lens of MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES and finally celebrating the joyous lunacy of INDEPENDENCE DAY and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE (47:00). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-07-061h 20
Vidiots Video Store Show31 (Part 2): PIXAR Draft!And now, the thrilling conclusion! Guest David Janove returns to provide commentary as Clay and Darren "draft" the top 7 films in the PIXAR filmography. What transpires is perhaps the most heated and nerve-wracking Vidiots Show draft yet! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica 2016-06-161h 12
Vidiots Video Store Show31 (Part 1): PIXAR Quiz!FINDING DORY is out this weekend, so the guys invite PIXAR superfan and resident quizmaster David Janove to join them for an epic, two-part episode all about the much lauded animation studio. In PART 1, Clay and Darren compete in a no-holds-barred PIXAR quiz! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica2016-06-1548 min
Vidiots Video Store ShowThe Undiscovered Country: Vidiots Show Beyond VICrewmember Ryan Marker joins Clay and Darren to discuss the final voyage of the Enterprise 1701-A and the Original Series crew, in Nicholas Meyer's excellent film THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica 2016-06-041h 12
Vidiots Video Store Show29: X-Men: Vidiots Show United (with guest Ryan Marker)With X-MEN: APOCALYPSE coming out this weekend we decided it is the perfect time to once and for all the question that has been plaguing this podcast for months: which is the superior X-film, X2: X-MEN UNITED or X-MEN: FIRST CLASS? The answer may surprise you! ALSO: Clay and Darren review X-MEN: APOCALYPSE! (spoiler-filled review begins at 1:02:00) Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. 2016-05-261h 32
Vidiots Video Store ShowThe Voyage Home: Vidiots Show Beyond IV (with Marc Bernardin)Darren and Clay slingshot around the sun with Marc Bernardin (Los Angeles Times, "Fatman on Batman") back to the year 1986 to discuss transparent aluminum, Italian dinners and "stone age" medical practices. Oh. And whales, obviously. 2016-05-211h 14
Vidiots Video Store Show28: Video Store-ies (with guest Maggie Mackay)Vidiots Foundation's new Executive Director Maggie Mackay joins Clay and Darren to take a "taste test" and swap stories of video stores and VHS adventures. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica2016-05-1950 min
Vidiots Video Store ShowVidiots Show Beyond II: The Wrath of KhanVidiots Show's Star Trek miniseries continues with a discussion of 1982's STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN. Also, Clay and Darren speculate on which existing Star Trek character is most likely to appear on the new tv show! Subscribe on iTunes and follow us on twitter (@vidiotsshow)! 2016-05-0647 min
Vidiots Video Store ShowVidiots Show Beyond I: The Motion PictureJoin Trek-enthusiasts Clay and Darren as they leave dry dock and
embark on a 12-week mission, revisiting the entire Star Trek film
canon in anticipation of the release of STAR TREK BEYOND. They
begin with 1979's STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, joined by guest
(and Star Trek newbie) David Janove. 2016-04-2849 min
Vidiots Video Store Show24: Grab Bag + Ask the Vidiots!There's a little bit of everything this week, as Clay and Darren talk about STAR TREK, PIXAR, reality tv shows and Darren's trip to CinemaCon 2016. Also, the first installment of Ask the Vidiots!
Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica2016-04-211h 01
Vidiots Video Store ShowBest Superhero Movies DRAFT! (Special Feature)What are the five greatest superhero movies of all time? Listen as Clay and Darren compile the ultimate list, using a ruthless, cut-throat draft system.
Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica, CA 2016-04-1358 min
Vidiots Video Store Show22: BAT-EPISODE (with Bat-guest Ryan Marker!)Vidiots clerk and DC expert Ryan Marker joins Clay and Darren to discuss the two most "cartoony" Batman films: 1966's BATMAN: THE MOVIE and 1993's BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM, as well as the entire big screen Batman canon.
Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica, CA2016-03-231h 20
Vidiots Video Store Show21: Gone Girls (L'avventura / Picnic at Hanging Rock)Women keep vanishing into thin air this week, as Clay and Darren discuss 1960's L'AVVENTURA and 1975's PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK. Also: What we've been watching, including THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY, Alicia Vikander's entire filmography and Woody Allen's IRRATIONAL MAN. 2016-03-161h 13
Vidiots Video Store ShowVVSS 19: You Can't Handle The JuiceDarren doesn't like Aaron Sorkin. Clay doesn't much care for Tim Burton. Let's look at one major early work by each (A Few Good Men and Beetlejuice) and try to figure out why. Also: EW headlines! 2016-03-021h 26
Vidiots Video Store ShowVVSS Special Feature: Oscar Debrief 2016Award season is officially over (for a few weeks anyhow)! What were the big surprises? Snubs? Etc?! Clay and Darren discuss the 88th Academy Awards. 2016-03-011h 00
Vidiots Video Store ShowVVSS 15: Haynes directs MooreThe two fascinating collaborations between director Todd Haynes and actor Julianne Moore, 1995's SAFE and 2002's FAR FROM HEAVEN are the primary topics of this episode. Detours include: what defines a movie musical, unseen Altman movies and Pacific Rim vs. Godzilla.
Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Hosted by Clay Keller and Darren Franich. 2016-01-271h 15
Vidiots Video Store ShowVidiots Video Store Show: Episode 2In the second installment of the Vidiots Video Store Show, Clay and Darren discuss HBO's Project Greenlight, F. Gary Gray directing FF8, and their respective viewing assignments: Notting Hill (Darren) and Dogtooth (Clay). 2015-10-281h 09