Blind Buys

Josh & Jesse

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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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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
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
6 MARS

Episode 5: The Cat

That cat is dangerous! Josh and Jesse encounter a cat-like alien and a rubbery mushroom monster in Josh’s pick for this episode, The Cat! They discuss the film’s fantastic special effects, break down the fearless action sequences, and laugh along at the movie’s craziest swings. At the top of the hour, Jesse and Josh talk about Jesse’s visit to Vinegar Syndrome’s brick-and-mortar shop in Pittsburgh, before reacting to new announcements from Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and Criterion. Be sure to listen to the end to hear next episode’s pick! 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 Introduction 01:01 Jesse's Trip to Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh 06:42 What We've Been Watching 18:43 Arrow Video's May Announcements 22:50 Vinegar Syndrome's March Releases 27:55 Vinegar Syndrome Partner Label Updates 33:09 New Movies Coming to the Criterion Collection 35:08 Other Upcoming Releases 36:51 "The Cat" Synopsis and Opening Thoughts 44:08 The Plot of "The Cat", or at Least What We Could Tell 48:06 The Junkyard Brawl: A Masterpiece? 52:51 Glorious Goop and Awesome Practical Effects 58:27 Favorite Lines and Funny Bits 01:02:09 Origins of the Character Wisely 01:04:24 Discussing Bonus Features and Packaging of "The Cat" 01:10:18 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

1 tim 13 min
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
6 FEB.

Episode 3: Wild at Heart

Don’t turn away from love! This week on Blind Buys, Josh and Jesse enter a Lynchian dreamscape to discuss Josh’ pick: Wild at Heart. Before the main conversation, they chat about major life changes, what they’ve been watching, Vinegar Syndrome’s February release slate, and the news of Catherine O’Hara’s passing. And at the bottom of the hour, they hit the road with Sailor and Lula, giving their reactions to Wild at Heart and speaking on their love for Lynch’s work. Plus, Jesse reveals the contents of the David Lynch mystery disc he discovered and announces his pick for the next episode! 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!

1 tim 12 min
23 JAN.

Episode 2: The Red Shoes

Nothing matters but the music! Josh and Jesse are back to discuss Jesse’s pick: Powell and Pressburger’s The Red Shoes! At the top of the hour, they chat about what they’ve been watching, Tubi troubles, and Criterion’s April slate of releases. From there, they go backstage at the Ballet Lermontov to talk about all the sights, sounds, and magic of The Red Shoes, before digging into the special features of the Criterion 4K release. Plus, Josh announces his pick for the next episode! 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!

1 tim 14 min
9 JAN.

Episode 0: Introduction

Welcome to the introductory episode of Blind Buys, the show where avid physical media collectors Josh and Jesse discuss movies they've bought sight unseen. In this intro episode, we share our journey into collecting physical media, the current state of our collections, our favorite physical media labels, and what we're looking forward to this year in collecting, before announcing the movie we'll be covering in the first official episode. 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!

32 min
9 JAN.

Episode 1: Almost Famous

It’s all happening! On the first official episode of Blind Buys, Josh and Jesse discuss Josh’s pick—Almost Famous! They dive deep into their love for the movie, their favorite casting choices, and the cool special features included on the 4K release. Before the main discussion, they get into their favorite end-of-year watches and talk about the latest physical media news. And to wrap it all up, Jesse announces his pick for the next episode! 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!

1 tim 4 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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