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!

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 17: Ilya Muromets, Plus Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry

    Never shame the hero’s sword. We’re doing things a little differently this time around. The first half of this episode is dedicated to remembering the lives and legacies of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, who passed away this week. Josh and Jesse share their favorite movie moments from these two icons and reflect on the formative experiences that made them lifelong fans. Then, back to regularly scheduled programming: a discussion on new releases (from Umbrella, Shout Factory, Third Window Films, and more) followed by the Feature Presentation–Aleksandr Ptushko’s epic Soviet fantasy film, Ilya Muromets.  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! Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Ms. Doubtfire and Dead Poets Societyhttps://whatsondisneyplus.com/mrs-doubtfire-dead-poets-society-to-be-released-on-4k-digital-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray/Hacks: The Complete Serieshttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38921Mysterious Skinhttps://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/mysterious-skin-2004-collectors-edition?srsltid=AfmBOorhob9XQhY6zlgTWU2kp2ckZ4o5-u3M4UYQa4-Ka7O3n3jfaMxbWomen in Prison 5-Film Collectionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DchHc0dAnSc/Survive Style 5+https://shop.thirdwindowfilms.com/products/survive-style-5-uhd-limited-editionRumored National Treasure 4K Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry 43:54 Coming Soon to Own 56:02 Feature Presentation: Ilya Muromets 01:07:04 Russian Folk Tale Archetypes and Soviet Political Narratives 01:12:55 Visual Techniques, Creature Effects, and Standout Performances 01:28:26 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts 01:34:22 Jesse's Pick for Next Week

    Episode 17: Ilya Muromets, Plus Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry

  2. Aug 14

    Episode 16: A Moment of Romance

    Favors on the street are never repaid in one lifetime. This week, Josh and Jesse fall head over heels for Jesse’s pick, the neon-washed Hong Kong action-drama, A Moment of Romance. They discuss the film’s unique blend of genres, striking imagery, and incredible denim outfits before reacting to the film’s ending and exploring its place in Hong Kong cinema history. Plus, before the Feature Presentation, they talk VHS collecting, airplane censorship, and new releases from Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Lionsgate Limited, and more! 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!   Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Ice Cream Manhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/ice-cream-man-2026Of Unknown Originhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/of-unknown-originThe Blair Witch Projecthttps://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?variant=53908905197679Enter the Video Store: Video Vengeancehttps://www.arrowvideo.com/p/enter-the-video-store-video-vengeance-limited-edition-blu-ray/17977977/Not Quite Hollywoodhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/not-quite-hollywood  Chapters: 00:21 Intro 00:56 What Josh's Been Watching, Plus a New Video Store! 12:37 What Jesse's Been Watching 18:47 Coming Soon to Own 33:00 Feature Presentation: A Moment of Romance 37:33 Using Action to Tell a Romantic Story 42:29 Creating an Atmosphere of Danger 47:29 Characters and Themes Surrounding the Central Romance 55:45 Violence and the Heroic Bloodshed Genre 01:01:28 Reacting to the Film's Final Moments 01:06:20 Extraneous Bits 01:16:30 Final Thoughts and Discussing Radiance's Packaging 01:18:45 Josh's Pick for Next Week

    Episode 16: A Moment of Romance

  3. Jul 31

    Episode 15: The Wolf of Wall Street

    Money is the real drug! This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Josh’s pick, The Wolf of Wall Street! They dive deep into Jordan Belfort’s descent into a world of sex, drugs, and cash, and explore the wealth (pun intended) of character actors in the film. Before that, they share their thoughts about The Odyssey, plus upcoming releases from Umbrella, Criterion, and more! 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!   Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankensteinhttps://www.criterion.com/films/35825-frankenstein?srsltid=AfmBOoq1OMvRyYsrPS1NeX85N5qbt5mmxRql-U9By0mjMu5bHh-V-NztBy Hook or By Crookhttps://diabolikdvd.com/product/by-hook-or-by-crook-altered-innocence-blu-ray-all-region-preorder/Interview with the Vampirehttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38771Sexy Beasthttps://secondsightfilms.co.uk/products/sexy-beast-limited-edition-4k-uhd-blu-ray-pre-order-available-28th-septemberAlejandro Jodorowsky Box Sethttps://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/alejandro-jodorowsky-collector-s-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoo89Ys6dENvu-verD2JpTI9T17WbWemIpxPZXRwtpbzJkhQOlv3The Shouthttps://www.criterion.com/films/27993-the-shout?srsltid=AfmBOoqf60t7ZxobJaIeVV4z_pHvihGJ5nujooCTn-jRjC7NQaL1FQY3Species I+IIhttps://www.orbitdvd.com/products/species-i-ii-4k-uhd-imprint-limited-edition-mutation-hardbox-region-free?srsltid=AfmBOoqlPrvYOYZCd-eWoHDIWFPUI3phNmZc1epSNecRLsqrTi8RxkDK  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:01 Our Thoughts on Nolan's The Odyssey 13:56 What We've Been Watching 24:16 Coming Soon to Own: Jesse's Picks 32:31 Coming Soon to Own: Josh's Picks 39:52 Feature Presentation: The Wolf of Wall Street 48:44 Scorsese's Stylistic and Narrative Choices 56:59 A Stacked Cast of Heavy Hitters 01:00:55 Jordan's Character Transformation 01:07:26 FBI Pursuit and Consequences 01:15:15 Thoughts on the Movie's Final Stretch 01:24:52 Extraneous Bits 01:32:51 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

    Episode 15: The Wolf of Wall Street

  4. Jul 17

    Episode 14: Witchfinder General

    “The mark of Satan is upon them!” This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Jesse’s blind buy pick, Witchfinder General! They debate whether it is actually a folk horror film, share what they liked and disliked, and discuss what familiars they would choose if they were witches. Before the Feature Presentation, they chat about recent watches plus upcoming releases from Warner Archive, Radiance, and more! 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!   Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Hunt for the Wilderpeople 10th Anniversary Editionhttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38658Who Can Kill a Child?https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/who-can-kill-a-child-uhd-bd-lePennies from Heavenhttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pennies-from-Heaven-Blu-ray/101907/Out of the Pasthttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38663Fantastique: The Dreams and Nightmares of French Cinemahttps://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/fantastique-the-dreams-and-nightmares-of-french-cinema-leTeenage Riot Video Partyhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/agfa/products/teenage-riot-video-party Chapters: 00:20 Introduction 01:35 What We've Been Watching 17:55 Remembering Sam Neill 20:28 Coming Soon to Own - Josh's Picks 24:49 Coming Soon to Own - Jesse's Picks 30:35 Feature Presentation: Witchfinder General 41:10 Is Witchfinder General Folk Horror? 48:36 Witchcraft Accusation Sequences and Comparisons to Other Films 54:18 Matthew Hopkins as the Villain 57:00 Extraneous Bits and Choosing Our Familiars 01:05:12 Letters from Friends: Dream Director Box Sets 01:14:11 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

    Episode 14: Witchfinder General

  5. Jul 3

    Episode 13: Hardware w/Violet from Tomb of Treasure, Plus What It Takes to Run a Video Store!

    "No flesh shall be spared.” This week, Josh and Jesse are joined by Violet from Tomb of Treasure in Seattle to discuss her pick, the punk rock action-horror flick Hardware. Before the feature presentation, Violet shares her insights into what it takes to run a video store, and the community she is building around the love of physical media. Plus, they chat about upcoming releases from Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and more. If you’re in Seattle, be sure to check out Tomb of Treasure! And visit their website at tomboftreasure.com. 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!   Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Barbarianhttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Barbarian-4K-Blu-ray/403723/Gohttps://www.arrowvideo.com/p/4k/go-limited-edition-4k-uhd/17929148/Muscle Distribution Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/muscledistribution/help-muscle-restore-and-rerelease-four-underseen-indie-filmsToy Robot sub-labelhttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38566Night Schoolhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/night-schoolFlesh Eaters from Outer Spacehttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/flesh-eaters-from-outer-spaceThe Human Centipede Trilogyhttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Human-Centipede-Trilogy-4K-Blu-ray/415803/  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:57 Violet's Journey to Opening Tomb of Treasure 08:39 Building Relationships with Distributors and Labels 18:32 Building a Space for the Community 26:42 The Importance of Ownership 30:00 Coming Soon to Own: Barbarian 4K, New Arrow Sub-Label, Vinegar Syndrome Announcements 44:10 Feature Presentation: Hardware 54:54 Hardware's World, Characters, and Themes 01:02:35 Hardware's Vision of the Future and Punk Rock Aesthetics 01:12:03 Mark 13 Special Effects and Hardware's Depiction of Humans vs. Machines 01:20:17 Discussing the Climactic Showdown and the Shades Character 01:24:26 Extraneous Bits and More Things We Loved 01:33:12 Final Thoughts: Is This a Keeper? 01:36:55 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

    Episode 13: Hardware w/Violet from Tomb of Treasure, Plus What It Takes to Run a Video Store!

  6. Jun 22 ·  Bonus

    EMERGENCY POD: Criterion's Complete Kubrick Box Set

    It's happening, and we're here to talk about it. The Complete Kubrick from Criterion! 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!

  7. Jun 19

    Episode 12: Speed Racer

    Go, Speed Racer, Go!! This week, Josh and Jesse feast their eyes on the Wachowskis’ car-fu extravaganza, Speed Racer! They break down the movie’s visual style, lovable characters, and interesting story choices before diving into the bonus features on the new 4K disc. Before the feature presentation, they discuss their most recent watches, offer some thoughts on Disclosure Day, and chat about upcoming releases from Severin, Criterion, and Radiance. Stick around for the end of this week’s episode for a great listener letter, plus a special announcement – Violet from Tomb of Treasure in Seattle will be joining us 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! Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Joehttps://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/joe-leThe Autopsy of Jane Doehttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38509Terror Expresshttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38551The Manitouhttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38528The Secret Agenthttps://www.criterion.com/films/35607-the-secret-agent?srsltid=AfmBOoou3ahf56Q-6-J0tpL06E9SMdVUkIIjnmr8OZ__A5I3od9dcSkkDays and Nights in the Foresthttps://www.criterion.com/films/34234-days-and-nights-in-the-forest  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Josh's Recent Watches: The Before Trilogy, Drag Queen Double Feature 10:16 Jesse's Recent Watches: I Saw the TV Glow, Masters of the Universe 16:38 Disclosure Day Talk 21:34 Coming Soon to Own: Severin Summer Sale, Criterion Announcements, and More 34:05 Feature Presentation: Speed Racer 39:04 Speed Racer's Outlandish Visual Style 49:16 Analyzing Performances and Subplots 56:55 The Royalton Character and Its Timeliness 01:02:02 Extraneous Bits and Our Other Favorite Moments 01:08:36 Bonus Features on the 4K Disc 01:13:28 Physical Media and Packaging Preferences 01:27:34 Upcoming Episode and Special Guest

    Episode 12: Speed Racer

  8. Jun 5

    Episode 11: Conquest

    “When a man meets a man, you never know which one will die. But when an animal meets a man, it's always the animal that dies. I'm on the animals' side.” This week, it’s all about Lucio Fulci and his sword-and-sorcery epic, Conquest. Before diving into the movie, Jesse and Josh talk about how Obsession fever is sweeping the nation, share their thoughts and feelings on The Mandalorian and Grogu, and mention some recent physical media announcements that have caught their eye. 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! Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affairhttps://lionsgatelimited.com/products/kill-bill-the-whole-bloody-affair-4k-collector-s-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopZsR2B46gCJij17zOzx2vho9ZCrc6J1mO1BtKXyZnlalBmRWnG&variant=53127415234671The Serpent’s Skinhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-serpents-skinNinja Zombiehttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/ninja-zombie?_pos=1&_sid=7a65d1723&_ss=rCannibal Girlshttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/cannibal-girls?_pos=3&_psq=canni&_ss=e&_v=1.0Ameliehttps://film.curzon.com/film/amelie-25anniversary-ed/  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Discussing New Releases: Backrooms, Obsession, The Mandalorian & Grogu 14:58 Other Things We've Been Watching 22:20 Coming Soon to Own: Vinegar Syndrome Partner Labels, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, and More 37:49 Feature Presentation: Lucio Fulci's Conquest 48:03 Conquest's Gore and Questions About Moral Ambiguity 55:15 Attempting to Dissect Conquest's Plots and Characters 01:01:35 Lucio Fulci's Unique Style 01:04:54 Claudio Simonetti's Score 01:06:51 Extraneous Bits and Fun Observations 01:12:08 The Conquest 4K from Cauldron Films 01:16:25 Letter from Jordy: Physical Media Hypothetical 01:26:14 Josh's Pick for Next Episode

    Episode 11: Conquest
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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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  • Creator
    Josh & Jesse
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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