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Gary C Warren
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Emmy nominated reality tv producer, indie filmmaker and physical media hoarder Gary C Warren talks about various subjects in film, tv, and music with celebrity guests.

  1. 15h ago

    Gary Talks Physical Media: The Little Shop Of Horrors 4K

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary takes a trip down to Skid Row for a look at the brand-new Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook release of Little Shop of Horrors, the beloved 1986 horror-comedy musical starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin and Vincent Gardenia, directed by Frank Oz and featuring the unforgettable voice of Levi Stubbs as Audrey II. Feed me, Seymour! FEED ME! Based on the hit off-Broadway musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, which itself was inspired by Roger Corman's 1960 cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis), a mild-mannered florist's assistant working at a struggling flower shop on Skid Row. Everything changes when Seymour discovers a mysterious and unusual plant that he names Audrey II, after his coworker and secret crush, Audrey (Ellen Greene). The plant quickly becomes a sensation, bringing fame and fortune to the struggling shop. Unfortunately, Audrey II has one rather disturbing dietary requirement. Human blood. And as the plant grows, so does its appetite. Nearly four decades after its original release, Gary revisits Little Shop of Horrors to see how this wonderfully bizarre combination of horror, comedy, romance, science fiction and musical theater holds up today. How great is Rick Moranis as Seymour? Does Ellen Greene steal the movie as Audrey? Is Steve Martin's sadistic dentist, Orin Scrivello, one of the funniest supporting characters of the 1980s? And just how remarkable are the film's practical effects, puppetry and animatronics used to bring Audrey II to life? Gary also explores the film's unforgettable musical numbers, including "Suddenly, Seymour," "Somewhere That's Green," "Dentist!" and the title song, along with the creative contributions of Frank Oz, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. And, of course, there's the fascinating story of the movie's original ending, which was famously replaced before the film's theatrical release. Then it's time to dig into the new Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release. Gary examines: The 4K UHD presentation and how the movie looks in high definition HDR, color reproduction and picture quality Audio presentation, especially important for a musical The film's incredible practical effects and how they hold up in 4K Special features and supplemental material The Limited Edition SteelBook artwork and packaging Whether the new 4K is worth upgrading from previous Blu-ray editions For longtime fans of Little Shop of Horrors, does this new 4K release finally deliver the definitive home video experience? And for anyone discovering the movie for the first time, is this the perfect introduction to one of the most unusual and entertaining movie musicals ever made? Most importantly, does the new Little Shop of Horrors 4K SteelBook deserve a place in your physical media collection? Watch Gary's complete Little Shop of Horrors Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook review and find out! Just remember one thing... DON'T FEED THE PLANTS! 🌱🪴🩸🎶📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, Limited Edition and Collector's Edition releases, along with retro reviews, cult discoveries, horror, international cinema and overlooked catalog titles from Arrow Video, 88 Films, Lionsgate Limited, Radiance Films, Second Run, Synapse Films, Troma Entertainment, Scream Factory and more, examining picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #LittleShopOfHorrors #LittleShopOfHorrors1986 #LittleShopOfHorrors4K #RickMoranis #EllenGreene #SteveMartin #FrankOz #LeviStubbs #HowardAshman #AlanMenken #AudreyII #FeedMeSeymour #SuddenlySeymour #80sMovies #80sMusicals #HorrorComedy #MovieMusicals #CultMovies #CultClassic #PracticalEffects #4KUHD #4KUltraHD #4KSteelBook #SteelBook #4KReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #4KCollector #BluRayCollector #MovieCollector #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  2. 1d ago

    Gary Talks Physical Media: Troma's Graduation Day Blu Ray

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary dives headfirst into the wonderfully grimy world of Troma Entertainment with its new Tromatic Special Edition Blu-ray release of Graduation Day, the 1981 slasher directed by Herb Freed. School is almost out, but somebody isn’t making it to graduation. Graduation Day follows a high school track team whose members begin meeting increasingly deadly fates following the sudden death of one of their teammates. As graduation approaches and the body count rises, someone is stalking the students one by one, turning what should be a celebration into a full-blown slasher nightmare. Arriving during the explosion of early-1980s slasher movies, Graduation Day combines the familiar ingredients of the genre with plenty of eccentric characters, gruesome kills and that unmistakable low-budget energy that has helped the film develop a cult following over the decades. Gary revisits Graduation Day to see how this slice of 1980s slasher cinema holds up today. Is there more going on here than another post-Halloween body-count movie? How effective are the kills and mystery? Does the movie deliver the sleazy, strange charm that cult horror fans are looking for? And most importantly, is Graduation Day actually any good? Then Gary digs into Troma’s new Tromatic Special Edition Blu-ray, examining the video and audio presentation, special features, packaging and overall value of the release for horror and physical media collectors. Troma occupies a wonderfully strange corner of the physical media world, where cult movies, exploitation cinema, independent filmmaking and outright cinematic lunacy frequently collide. That makes Graduation Day exactly the kind of release that can be fun to discover through physical media, whether you're a longtime slasher fanatic or have never encountered the movie before. Does Graduation Day deserve to graduate into the upper class of early-’80s slashers, or should this one have been held back? And does Troma’s new Blu-ray deserve a place in your horror collection? Watch Gary’s complete Graduation Day Tromatic Special Edition Blu-ray review and find out! 🎓🔪🩸📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with retro reviews, cult discoveries, horror, international cinema and overlooked catalog titles from Troma Entertainment, Arrow Video, 88 Films, Lionsgate Limited, Radiance Films, Second Run, Synapse Films, VCI Entertainment, Scream Factory and more, examining picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #GraduationDay #GraduationDay1981 #GraduationDayBluRay #Troma #TromaEntertainment #TromaticSpecialEdition #80sHorror #80sMovies #Slasher #SlasherMovies #SlasherFilm #HorrorMovies #CultHorror #CultMovies #CultClassic #1981Movies #HorrorCollector #BluRay #BluRayReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #BluRayCollector #BoutiqueBluRay #MovieCollector #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  3. 2d ago

    Gary Talks Physical Media: Arrow Video's The Last Boy Scout 4K

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary takes an in-depth look at Arrow Video’s brand-new 4K UHD release of The Last Boy Scout, the explosive 1991 action thriller starring Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, directed by Tony Scott and written by Shane Black. Released during the golden age of the R-rated action movie, The Last Boy Scout pairs Willis as burned-out private investigator Joe Hallenbeck with Wayans as disgraced former professional football player Jimmy Dix. What begins with a seemingly routine protection job quickly spirals into murder, corruption, professional football, gambling and a conspiracy that puts both men directly in the line of fire. And along the way, plenty of things explode. Gary revisits The Last Boy Scout more than three decades after its original release to see how this unapologetically violent, profane and darkly funny action movie holds up today. How well does the chemistry between Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans work? Does Shane Black’s rapid-fire dialogue still land? How much of Tony Scott’s unmistakable visual style can already be seen here? And where does the film rank among the great action movies of the early 1990s? Then it’s time to dig into Arrow Video’s new 4K Ultra HD release. Gary examines the 4K presentation, HDR, picture quality, audio, special features, packaging and collectible contents to determine whether Arrow has delivered the definitive physical media edition of this cult action favorite. For longtime fans who already own The Last Boy Scout on previous formats, does the new 4K offer enough of an upgrade to justify buying it again? And for collectors discovering the movie for the first time, is this the edition to own? Most importantly, does Arrow Video’s The Last Boy Scout 4K deserve a spot in your physical media collection? Watch Gary’s complete The Last Boy Scout 4K UHD review and find out! 🔥🏈💥📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with retro reviews, cult discoveries, international cinema and overlooked catalog titles from Arrow Video, 88 Films, Lionsgate Limited, Radiance Films, Second Run, Synapse Films, VCI Entertainment, Scream Factory and more, examining picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #TheLastBoyScout #TheLastBoyScout4K #BruceWillis #DamonWayans #TonyScott #ShaneBlack #ArrowVideo #ArrowFilms #ArrowVideo4K #90sMovies #90sAction #ActionMovies #CultMovies #CultClassic #1991Movies #4KUHD #4KUltraHD #4KReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #4KCollector #BluRayCollector #BoutiqueBluRay #MovieCollector #MovieCollection #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  4. 3d ago

    Gary Talks Physical Media: VCI Entertainment's Oil Capital Underground

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary takes a detour from movies and dives into the loud, raw and largely untold history of American punk with VCI Entertainment’s DVD release of Oil Capital Underground: The Genesis and Evolution of Punk Rock in Tulsa, Late ’70s – Mid ’90s. Rather than focusing on the familiar punk scenes of New York, Los Angeles or London, Oil Capital Underground turns its attention to Tulsa, Oklahoma, chronicling the musicians, venues, personalities and underground culture that helped create and sustain the city’s punk rock scene from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Through interviews, archival material, photographs, flyers, music and memories from the people who were actually there, the documentary explores how a punk community develops far away from the cities traditionally associated with the movement. It’s a story about music, but also about DIY culture, rebellion, creativity and the communities that form when outsiders decide to build something of their own. Gary digs into the documentary and asks whether you need to know anything about the Tulsa punk scene to become invested in its story. What made this particular underground community unique? How does the film capture the energy of a scene that existed largely outside mainstream attention? And what can Tulsa’s story tell us about the countless regional music scenes that helped punk spread across America? Gary also examines VCI Entertainment’s DVD release, including the video and audio presentation, archival material, supplemental content, packaging and overall value for collectors. And yes, in an era dominated by 4K UHD and Blu-ray, this one arrives on DVD. But releases like Oil Capital Underground demonstrate why the format can still matter. Sometimes physical media isn't about resolution or Dolby Atmos. It’s about making sure a piece of cultural history exists on a disc at all. That’s another reason Gary Talks Physical Media has become about more than simply reviewing the biggest new 4K releases. Physical media can preserve small pieces of film, music and cultural history that might otherwise disappear, whether that means an obscure international film, a forgotten cult movie or, in this case, decades of punk history from Tulsa, Oklahoma. You may have never heard of the bands. You may have never stepped inside the clubs. You may not even have known Tulsa had a punk scene. That might be exactly why this documentary is worth discovering. Does Oil Capital Underground successfully capture the birth and evolution of Tulsa punk? And is VCI Entertainment’s DVD worth adding to your physical media collection? Watch Gary’s complete Oil Capital Underground DVD review and find out! 🤘🎸💥📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with documentaries, retro reviews, cult discoveries, international cinema and overlooked titles from VCI Entertainment, 88 Films, Arrow Video, Radiance Films, Second Run, Synapse Films, Lionsgate Limited, Scream Factory and more, exploring presentation quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the stories being preserved on physical media. #OilCapitalUnderground #TulsaPunk #TulsaPunkRock #TulsaMusic #PunkRock #PunkHistory #PunkDocumentary #MusicDocumentary #UndergroundMusic #DIYMusic #DIYCulture #OklahomaMusic #TulsaOklahoma #VCIEntertainment #VCI #MusicHistory #Documentary #DVD #DVDReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #DVDCollector #BoutiqueLabels #MusicCollector #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  5. 5d ago

    Gary Talks Physical Media: 88 Films Delirium 4K

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary takes an in-depth look at 88 Films’ new 4K Ultra HD release of Delirium, the bizarre and stylish 1987 Italian horror thriller from director Lamberto Bava. Also known as Le foto di Gioia and Delirium: Photo of Gioia, the film stars Serena Grandi as Gioia, a former model who now runs a successful men’s magazine. But when the models appearing in her publication begin turning up dead, Gioia finds herself at the center of a twisted murder mystery involving obsession, voyeurism, jealousy and a killer with a particularly warped point of view. And when we say warped, we mean it. Rather than simply showing us the killer stalking his victims, Bava occasionally lets us see them through the murderer’s distorted eyes, resulting in some of the strangest and most memorable imagery in 1980s Italian horror. Gary dives into Delirium to see how this unusual mixture of giallo, slasher movie, erotic thriller and psychological horror holds up nearly 40 years later. Does the murder mystery work? How effective is Serena Grandi in the lead? Does the film deliver the visual flair fans expect from the Bava name? And just how gloriously strange does this movie get? Then Gary examines 88 Films’ new 4K UHD release, including the 4K presentation and picture quality, HDR, audio, supplemental material, packaging and the overall collector experience. For fans of Italian horror and giallo cinema, boutique physical media has become one of the best ways to rediscover films that once lived on the fringes of home video. Delirium certainly isn't conventional, but conventional isn't exactly what you come looking for when Lamberto Bava is behind the camera. Has 88 Films delivered the definitive physical media edition of this wonderfully weird slice of 1980s Italian horror? And most importantly, is Delirium worth adding to your 4K collection? Watch Gary’s complete Delirium 4K Ultra HD review and find out! 🪓👁️🩸🇮🇹📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with retro reviews, cult discoveries, international cinema and overlooked catalog titles from 88 Films, Arrow Video, Radiance Films, Second Run, Synapse Films, Lionsgate Limited, Umbrella Entertainment, Flicker Alley, Scream Factory and more, with reviews of picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #Delirium #Delirium1987 #Delirium4K #LeFotoDiGioia #LambertoBava #SerenaGrandi #88Films #88Films4K #ItalianHorror #ItalianCinema #Giallo #GialloMovies #GialloFilm #80sHorror #CultHorror #HorrorMovies #SlasherMovies #4K #4KUHD #4KReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #4KCollector #BluRayCollector #BoutiqueBluRay #BoutiqueLabels #HorrorCollector #MovieCollector #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  6. 6d ago

    Gary Talks Physical Media: Pleasantville on Blu Ray

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary reaches back into the collection for a retro Blu-ray review of Pleasantville, the imaginative 1998 fantasy comedy-drama starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy and J.T. Walsh. Written and directed by Gary Ross, Pleasantville begins when teenage siblings David and Jennifer are mysteriously transported into the world of a seemingly perfect 1950s television sitcom. Suddenly trapped inside a black-and-white town where everything is pleasant, predictable and safely scripted, the two begin introducing its residents to ideas and experiences their carefully controlled world has never encountered. And then something remarkable begins happening. Color starts appearing. What begins as a clever high-concept comedy gradually becomes something much more ambitious, using the transformation from black-and-white to color to explore individuality, conformity, repression, prejudice, sexuality, censorship, art and social change. Gary revisits Pleasantville nearly three decades after its original release to see how the movie holds up today. Does its central metaphor remain as effective? How impressive are the film's groundbreaking visual effects? How well do Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon anchor the story? And just how great are Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Jeff Daniels as the residents of Pleasantville begin discovering that there may be more to life than following the script? Gary also reaches back into the collection to examine the film’s Blu-ray release, including the picture quality, audio presentation, special features, packaging and how the disc holds up for collectors today. With Pleasantville still unavailable on 4K UHD, is the existing Blu-ray the best way for physical media collectors to own Gary Ross’ visually distinctive film? And after all these years, is Pleasantville itself worth rediscovering? Most importantly, does this Blu-ray still deserve a place in your physical media collection? Watch Gary’s complete Pleasantville retro Blu-ray review and find out! 📺⚫⚪🌈📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with retro reviews, cult discoveries, international cinema and overlooked catalog titles from across the physical media landscape, examining picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #Pleasantville #PleasantvilleMovie #Pleasantville1998 #TobeyMaguire #ReeseWitherspoon #JoanAllen #WilliamHMacy #JeffDaniels #GaryRoss #90sMovies #90sCinema #1998Movies #FantasyMovies #ClassicMovies #BluRay #BluRayReview #RetroReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #BluRayCollector #MovieCollector #MovieCollection #PhysicalMediaForever #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  7. Oct 1

    Gary Talks Physical Media: Radiance Film's Corruption Blu Ray

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary ventures into another fascinating corner of international cinema with Radiance Films’ Limited Edition Blu-ray release of Corruption, the 1963 Italian drama from director Mauro Bolognini. Also known as La corruzione, the film stars Jacques Perrin as Stefano, a young man who returns home after completing his education with plans to enter the priesthood. His wealthy industrialist father, played by Alain Cuny, has very different plans for his son and wants Stefano to abandon his spiritual ambitions and take his place in the family business. Determined to change Stefano’s mind, his father sends him on a yacht trip with the beautiful Adriana, played by Rosanna Schiaffino. What follows becomes a provocative examination of wealth, temptation, morality, sexuality and the seductive power of materialism. Gary discovers Corruption and explores how Bolognini uses Stefano’s struggle between his ideals and his privileged surroundings to examine a society increasingly defined by money, pleasure and consumption. How accessible is the film more than 60 years later? How effective are its performances and striking visual style? And does its critique of materialism still resonate today? Then Gary digs into Radiance Films’ Limited Edition Blu-ray, which marks the film’s world English-subtitled Blu-ray premiere, examining the 2K restoration and picture quality, audio presentation, supplemental material, packaging and booklet. This is another example of what makes boutique physical media so interesting. Sometimes the most rewarding release isn't another edition of a movie you've seen a dozen times. It's a beautifully restored film you may never have encountered at all. Has Radiance Films unearthed another international gem with Corruption? And most importantly, is this Limited Edition Blu-ray worth adding to your physical media collection? Watch Gary’s complete Corruption Blu-ray review and find out! 🇮🇹🎬📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with restorations, international cinema, cult discoveries and overlooked catalog titles from Radiance Films, Second Run, Arrow Video, 88 Films, Synapse Films, Lionsgate Limited, Umbrella Entertainment, Flicker Alley, Scream Factory and more, with reviews of picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #Corruption #LaCorruzione #MauroBolognini #JacquesPerrin #AlainCuny #RosannaSchiaffino #RadianceFilms #RadianceBluRay #ItalianCinema #ItalianFilm #WorldCinema #InternationalCinema #60sCinema #ClassicCinema #FilmRestoration #BoutiqueBluRay #LimitedEdition #BluRay #BluRayReview #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #BluRayCollector #BoutiqueLabels #FilmCollector #MovieCollector #CinemaHistory #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

  8. Sep 30

    Gary Talks Physical Media: Lionsgate Limited's Frailty 4K

    In today’s episode of Gary Talks Physical Media, Gary takes an in-depth look at Lionsgate Limited’s new 4K Ultra HD release of Frailty, the chilling 2001 psychological horror thriller that marked the feature directorial debut of Bill Paxton. Starring Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Matt O’Leary and Jeremy Sumpter, Frailty tells the disturbing story of two young brothers whose father suddenly announces that he has received a mission from God. He believes demons are walking among ordinary people, and that his family has been chosen to destroy them. What follows is a dark Southern Gothic mixture of psychological horror, family drama, religious obsession and serial-killer thriller, built around one terrifying question: Is their father losing his mind, or could he actually be telling the truth? Gary revisits Frailty more than two decades after its original release to see how the film holds up today. How effective is Bill Paxton’s direction? Does the movie’s unsettling exploration of faith and fanaticism remain as powerful? How well do the performances hold up, particularly Paxton and a young Matthew McConaughey? And does knowing where the story ultimately goes change the experience when watching it again? Then Gary digs into Lionsgate Limited’s new 4K UHD edition, examining the 4K presentation and picture quality, HDR, audio, special features and bonus material, packaging, artwork and overall collector experience. Frailty has developed a devoted following since its original release, but it remains a movie that sometimes slips through the cracks when people discuss the great horror and psychological thrillers of the early 2000s. Does Frailty deserve a larger place in the conversation? Has Lionsgate Limited given Bill Paxton’s haunting directorial debut the physical media treatment it deserves? And most importantly, is this new Frailty 4K worth adding to your collection? Watch Gary’s complete Frailty 4K Ultra HD review and find out! 🪓⛪😈📀 📀 Gary Talks Physical Media covers the latest 4K UHD, Blu-ray, Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition releases, along with retro reviews, cult discoveries and overlooked catalog titles from Lionsgate Limited, Arrow Video, 88 Films, Synapse Films, Second Run, Umbrella Entertainment, Flicker Alley, Scream Factory and more, with reviews of picture quality, special features, packaging and, most importantly, the movies themselves. #Frailty #FrailtyMovie #Frailty4K #BillPaxton #MatthewMcConaughey #PowersBoothe #Lionsgate #LionsgateLimited #PsychologicalHorror #HorrorMovies #SouthernGothic #CultMovies #CultClassic #2000sHorror #HorrorThriller #4K #4KUHD #4KReview #CollectorsEdition #PhysicalMedia #PhysicalMediaCollector #4KCollector #BluRayCollector #BoutiqueBluRay #BoutiqueLabels #MovieCollector #HorrorCollector #GaryTalks #GaryTalksPhysicalMedia Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91

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Emmy nominated reality tv producer, indie filmmaker and physical media hoarder Gary C Warren talks about various subjects in film, tv, and music with celebrity guests.

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    Gary C Warren
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
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