Blind Buys

Josh & Jesse

Join avid physical media collectors Josh and Jesse as they discuss the blind buys in their collections—movies they've bought without having seen them. Each episode, they talk physical media news and recent watches, then dive deep into their chosen movie, reviewing the film itself and its physical release. From VHS to 4K, nothing is off the table!

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  1. Episode 7: Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street w/Philip from The Substance!

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    Episode 7: Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street w/Philip from The Substance!

    We came to Germany looking for a negative and ended up falling for one! It’s our first time ever having a guest! Philip from The Substance podcast joins us to talk the underseen Samuel Fuller film Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street. We discuss the movie’s history, the different versions we watched, our favorite moments and dialogue, and how the movie fits into Fuller’s filmography. At the top of the hour, we discuss our recent watches before breaking down the slew of physical media sales that has occurred over the past month. PLUS: Josh and Jesse appeared on The Unwatched Pile! Watch the video replay on the Chasing Labels YouTube channel or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at blindbuyspod@gmail.com! Follow Josh,  Jesse, and Philip on Letterboxd! Listen to The Substance podcast! Listen to The Unwatched Pile!   00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Philip from The Substance 03:01 Our Appearance on The Unwatched Pile 06:35 What We've Been Watching 14:48 Recent Physical Media Sales 24:05 Arrow Video Announcements for June: Strangers Things and Jackie Chan 30:11 4K Releases and Collector's Frustrations 31:13 New Shout Releases Coming in June 34:17 Scream 4, Vampire's Kiss 36:50 Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street 42:33 Our Histories with Sam Fuller 47:20 Exploring Fuller's Unique Style and the Movie's Two Cuts 54:21 Fuller's Filmmaking Techniques, Humor, and Why This is More Than a TV Movie 01:03:11 Final Thoughts 01:09:57 Next Episode: Josh's Pick

    1 tim 14 min
  2. Episode 6: Night of the Juggler

    20 MARS

    Episode 6: Night of the Juggler

    This time, we’re gonna juggle the books our way! Josh and Jesse enter a grimy, sleazy NYC on the hunt for a kidnapper in Jesse’s pick, Night of the Juggler! They discuss the wealth of character actor performances in the movie, talk through the insane set pieces, and debate whether the title actually makes sense. At the top of the house, Josh and Jesse discuss catching up on Oscar nominees and recent watches before breaking down the Criterion and Radiance announcements for the month of June. NEXT TIME: friend of the pod Philip, host of The Substance podcast, will be joining us as our first-ever guest! Be sure to listen to the end of this episode to hear what blind buy he has chosen for us to cover. Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at blindbuyspod@gmail.com! Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!   00:00 Intro 01:02 Jesse's Visit to Tomb of Treasure 05:48 What We've Been Watching: Best Picture Noms, Friday the 13th,  VHS Screening 16:38 Criterion June Announcements 22:18 Radiance June Announcements 25:27 Vinegar Syndrome Friday the 13th Drops 27:25 Akira Kurosawa Box Set Coming Soon 30:19 Other Titles Coming Soon 32:25 Diving into Night of the Juggler 45:06 Character Actors and Production 53:48 Gus and Sean as Two Types of Vigilantes 57:17 Making Sense of the Title 01:03:17 Final Thoughts on the Movie 01:07:48 Transmission Release Discussion 01:12:12 Message from Philip and Next Episode's Pick

    1 tim 17 min
  3. Episode 4: The Wiz

    20 FEB.

    Episode 4: The Wiz

    Time to ease on down the road! On this episode of Blind Buys, Jesse and Josh find themselves in the Emerald City in search of Sidney Lumet’s spectacular Motown musical, The Wiz. They discuss Josh’s “Oz fatigue”, do a deep dive into the cast members’ careers in the 1970s, and revel in the joy and the craft of the big production numbers. Plus, Jesse talks catching The Testament of Ann Lee in theaters, Josh offers his thoughts on his first-ever rentals from Scarecrow video, and next episode’s pick is revealed! Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at blindbuyspod@gmail.com! Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!   00:00 Intro 01:10 Opinions on "There Goes the Neighborhood" 04:53 What We've Been Watching: "Testament of Ann Lee", "The Muppet Show" Reboot 09:45 Josh's Rentals from Scarecrow Video 14:16 Discussing Radiance's May Release Slate 18:48 Warner Archive Collection Announcements for March 25:10 "Marty Supreme" on 4K & A24's Physical Media Release Strategy 28:19 "The Wiz" Synopsis and Opening Thoughts 40:59 Notes on the Cast/Crew of "The Wiz" and Their Careers in the 1970s 46:08 The Songs and Dances of "The Wiz" 50:37 Exploring Themes of Family, Fear, and Finding Your Purpose 54:29 Character and Storytelling Choices in "The Wiz" 56:51 Additional Thoughts and Favorite Bits 58:46 The Wizard's Characterization in "The Wiz" 01:02:06 Discussing Criterion's 4K Edition of the Film and Where it Falls Short 01:04:57 Is "The Wiz" a Keeper? 01:05:27 Answering Thom's Question about Boutique Labels 01:12:49 Next Episode's Pick

    1 tim 15 min

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Join avid physical media collectors Josh and Jesse as they discuss the blind buys in their collections—movies they've bought without having seen them. Each episode, they talk physical media news and recent watches, then dive deep into their chosen movie, reviewing the film itself and its physical release. From VHS to 4K, nothing is off the table!

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