Physical Film Files

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A monthly podcast where one film from a physical media collection is pulled from the shelf to take a closer look at what makes it worth shelf space. From the film itself, to the artwork, the packaging, and the special features—this is about celebrating movies the physical way. If you’re a collector, a film fan, or someone who still loves opening a case and pressing play, this show is for you.

Episodes

  1. Sep 1

    Days of Thunder (1990)

    In the second episode of Physical Film Files, Jesse pulls Days of Thunder (1990) from the shelf to find out whether this high-octane racing film—and its physical release—is worthy of a place in your collection. Starring Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall and Nicole Kidman, Days of Thunder sees cocky young driver Cole Trickle take on the world of NASCAR, learning that winning takes more than raw talent and ambition. Jesse watches the film for the first time, exploring its characters, spectacular racing sequences, themes of ego, teamwork, fear and redemption, and some very questionable 1990s moments along the way. Then it's time to inspect the disc itself. From the Australian Paramount DVD packaging and cover art to its complete lack of special features, is this a release worth holding onto, or is it simply the film on a disc? In this episode: Jesse's first impressions of Days of ThunderTom Cruise, Robert Duvall and the film's charactersFavourite scenes and moments from the filmThemes of ambition, ego, teamwork and redemptionThe dangers and realities of racingA closer look at the Australian DVD releaseIs it worth owning physically?Final ratings for both the film and the discWhether you're a physical media collector or simply love discovering great films, Physical Film Files is your monthly deep dive into the movies we choose to keep on our shelves. Make sure you join us next month as Physical Film Files heads back to the shelf for Pi (1998).

  2. Jul 30

    Pillion (2025)

    In the debut episode of Physical Film Files, Jesse pulls Pillion (2025) from the shelf to find out whether it's a film—and a physical release—worthy of a place in your collection. Starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, Pillion is a bold romantic drama that explores power, identity, grief and vulnerability through an unconventional relationship. Jesse shares his first-time reactions to the film, breaks down its performances, standout scenes and themes, and discusses why it's one of the year's most surprising discoveries. Then it's time to inspect the disc itself. From the Australian DVD packaging and cover art to the complete lack of special features, does this release do the film justice, or is it simply a bare-bones release for collectors? In this episode: First impressions of PillionFilm analysis and favourite momentsThemes of control, identity and loveA closer look at the Australian DVD releaseIs it worth owning physically?Final ratings for both the film and the disc Whether you're a physical media collector or simply love discovering great films, Physical Film Files is your monthly deep dive into the movies we choose to keep on our shelves. Make sure you join us next month for 'Days of Thunder'

  3. Jul 20

    Trailer

    Welcome to Physical Film Files, a monthly podcast where I pull one film from my physical media collectionand take a closer look at what makes it worth shelf space.   From the film itself, to the artwork, the packaging,and the special features—this is about celebrating movies the physical way. If you’re a collector, a film fan, or someone whostill loves opening a case and pressing play, this show is for you.

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A monthly podcast where one film from a physical media collection is pulled from the shelf to take a closer look at what makes it worth shelf space. From the film itself, to the artwork, the packaging, and the special features—this is about celebrating movies the physical way. If you’re a collector, a film fan, or someone who still loves opening a case and pressing play, this show is for you.

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  • Creator
    Flix Forum
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Physical Film Files