Forgotten Video Store: The Fake Movie Review Show

David Murto
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A movie review show, but the movies are fake and we’re making them up as we go. The finest podcast for fans of movies, comedy, storytelling, and of course video stores. Pairs best with sauvignon blanc. Podcast key art features photography by Sean Benesh.

  1. "Rude City" with Sam Rodriguez

    23H AGO

    "Rude City" with Sam Rodriguez

    It is the far-off future year of 1996, and New York has become the RUDEST city in the history of civilization! Sam Rodriguez (of the American Cinemateque) uncovers the long-lost 1970s science-fiction dystopian thriller movie "Rude City!" Can forgotten MASH star McLean Stevenson ever escape the impolite hellscape that is NYC ruled by the inconsiderate mayor Doris Roberts? Follow this podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/forgottenvideostore/) and Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/ForgottenVideo/). Episode artwork incorporates photography by Michael Discenza, Aristides Sanchez, and Eliza Petrovska.

    41 min
  2. "The Bastard Butler's Bargain" with Steven Morgan

    MAY 4

    "The Bastard Butler's Bargain" with Steven Morgan

    A poor Welshman finds himself at an English high society gambling weekend, and soon finds that these rich freaks play for more than just money! Welsh comedian Steven Morgan rents the lost 1930s thriller movie "The Bastard Butler's Bargain" and teaches David about the class system in the UK and where rich people keep their jewels. Follow Steven Morgan on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/ma0sm) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ma0sm/). Follow this podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/forgottenvideostore/) and Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/ForgottenVideo/). Episode artwork incorporates photography by Annie Spratt, Connor Esau, and Rafik Wahba.

    36 min
  3. "Navy SEALS Teens" with Lily Gwyer-Miller

    APR 27

    "Navy SEALS Teens" with Lily Gwyer-Miller

    90s action cinema meets Nordic dance pop music in the Danish masterpiece "Marine SEL Tenåringer" ("Navy SEALS Teens"). Post-production supervisor and prize-winning writer Lily Gwyer-Miller uncovers the acting debut of AQUA, the geniuses behind "Barbie Girl."  Go see "STOP! THAT! TRAIN!" (a real movie) in theaters on June 12. This action/comedy movie stars many of the greatest of the great from "RuPaul's Drag Race"!!! Follow this podcast on Instagram (forgottenvideostore) and Letterboxd (ForgottenVideo).  Episode artwork features photography by Rendy Novantino and JD Photos. Happy Nordic Friendship Alliance Day to all who celebrate!

    33 min
  4. "The Banana Has Gone Brown" with Anise Overton

    APR 20

    "The Banana Has Gone Brown" with Anise Overton

    TV writer Anise Overton discovers an unreleased French children's film about a motherless little girl, a kidnapping plot, and a magic spell housed in the brown part of a banana. Typical French shit. Episode art incorporates photography by Azzedine Rouichi, Elizaveta Boitsova, and Natassia Ustyan.

    31 min
  5. "Switch Hitter" with Sara Caplan

    APR 13

    "Switch Hitter" with Sara Caplan

    What if a bisexual man was totally straight half the time, and totally gay half the time, like a queer Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde? Writer/musician/comedian/philosopher Sara Caplan joins David to review the 2005 romantic drama "Switch Hitter" - if she can find the right video!   Episode artwork incorporates photography by Leio McLaren, Med Mhamdi, Michal Turkiewicz, Neoman Magazine, and Or Hakim.

    31 min
  6. "SlumberCube" with Liz Shannon Miller

    APR 6

    "SlumberCube" with Liz Shannon Miller

    The only place in the city that's safe from the digital eyes and ears of the surveillance state is... Keanu's SLUMBERCUBE! Liz Shannon Miller (senior entertainment editor at "Consequence") takes a trip to the video store to rent this lost 1990s dystopian science fiction romance movie.    Subscribe to Liz's newsletter about the best stuff to watch on streaming every week: https://consequence.net/stream-on/   Episode artwork incorporates photography by Rick Rothenberg, Filip Mroz, and Valeria Reverdo.

    39 min

  7. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Season 2 Trailer

    All-new episodes starting Monday, April 6.

    1 min
  8. "Fill My Stocking" with Bethany Carboneau, PhD

    12/08/2025

    "Fill My Stocking" with Bethany Carboneau, PhD

    Stop me if this sounds familiar: A big-city career woman returns to her small hometown during the holidays, and her mom tries to set her up with a local guy. But this local guy has a big red coat and a long white beard and is hundreds of years old! Biomedical scientist Dr. Bethany Carboneau returns to the video store to examine the Hallmark Christmas romance "Fill My Stocking" in the season finale of "Forgotten Video Store!"   Episode artwork incorporates photography by Annie Spratt, Donna Spearman, JE Shoots, and Randy Fath.

    35 min
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A movie review show, but the movies are fake and we’re making them up as we go. The finest podcast for fans of movies, comedy, storytelling, and of course video stores. Pairs best with sauvignon blanc. Podcast key art features photography by Sean Benesh.

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