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The VHS Strikes Back

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 Nostalgic movie review show hosted by Whatever Entertainment team, Dave and Chris. The guys go back in time to review some wonderful and truly awful movies from the days before streaming and even DVD's and had to go to the video store to pick up the latest entertainment. If you want to email the show please contact us on: thevhsstrikesback@gmail.comWhatever Entertainment Art
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  • Empire (1965)

    Empire (1965)
    Sep 17 2025
    Long time supporter Kent has picked the 1965 experimental film Empire for this week!. True to form in the year of the stitch-up, Kent has chosen a film that’s as unconventional and divisive as it gets. Directed by Andy Warhol, Empire exemplifies the avant-garde spirit of mid-1960s New York, pushing the boundaries of traditional cinema with radical minimalism, extreme duration, and an obsessive focus on observation as art.The production of Empire was as audacious as the film’s concept. Warhol employed a static 8-hour continuous shot of the Empire State Building, with no camera movement or dialogue, letting the mere passage of time become the centerpiece. Shot at Warhol’s Factory studio, the production encouraged collaboration among artists and performers, embracing monotony and stillness as creative tools. Though challenging for conventional audiences, Empire has secured its place as a landmark in experimental filmmaking and continues to influence artists interested in perception, endurance, and the art of cinematic patience.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryImagine… eight hours.A single frame.A building.From the legendary Andy Warhol comes the film that redefines patience, perception, and what it means to watch a movie. Empire — the Empire State Building like you’ve never stared at it before, daring you to survive the longest cinematic gaze in history. Will you sit… or will time sit on you?Empire — it’s not just a film, it’s a test.Fun FactsOriginally shot in 6.5 hours – The film was filmed over approximately 6 hours and 36 minutes, from 8:06 p.m. to 2:42 a.m. on July 25–26, 1964.Extended to 8 hours in projection – By projecting the film at 16 frames per second instead of the standard 24 fps, Warhol extended the runtime to roughly 8 hours.Andy Warhol’s experimental movie – Empire is a landmark in avant-garde cinema, cementing Warhol’s reputation as a pioneer in minimalist filmmaking.Filmed at The Factory – Production took place at Warhol’s famous New York studio, a hub for artists, musicians, and performers.No camera movement – The camera remains completely static for the entire duration, emphasizing stillness and observation.No dialogue or actors – The film features no spoken lines, with the Empire State Building itself as the “star” of the work.Endurance viewing experience – Original screenings required audiences to sit for the full 8 hours, turning watching into a performance art experience.Influence on experimental cinema – Empire inspired future filmmakers and artists interested in minimalist cinema and long-duration art films.Screened in galleries and museums – Rather than conventional cinemas, Empire is often exhibited in art institutions, highlighting its status as both visual art and film.Historical record of 1960s New York – The film captures the Empire State Building and surrounding skyline before major renovations, preserving a piece of mid-1960s Manhattan.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  • Stargate (1994)

    Stargate (1994)
    Sep 10 2025
    The 1994 science fiction movie Stargate is Dave's selection for this week. The film, which put director Roland Emmerich firmly on the Hollywood map, was marketed as an ambitious blend of ancient mythology and future spectacle long before it gave rise to a massive TV franchise. With Carolco Pictures supporting Emmerich and director Dean Devlin following their success with Universal Soldier, Stargate's production was ambitious for its time. In 1994, the film's visual effects were state-of-the-art, bringing its world to life with a blend of realistic effects, intricate set design, and early computer-generated imagery. Stargate was a huge movie office success, earning over $190 million worldwide and opening the door for Emmerich's subsequent triumphs like Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, despite the fact that critics had differing opinions on how it was executed.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryAncient secrets… buried for thousands of years.A mysterious artifact… that defies explanation.And one discovery… that will open the door to another world.From director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin comes the sci-fi adventure that launched a universe. When the key is unlocked, a journey begins—beyond the stars, beyond imagination… to a place where myths come alive, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.Stargate — the gateway has been opened. Are you ready to step through?Fun FactsThe film that launched a franchise – Stargate was so successful it inspired multiple TV shows, including Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe, making it one of the most enduring sci-fi franchises of all time.Roland Emmerich’s big break – Director Roland Emmerich scored his first major Hollywood hit with Stargate, paving the way for blockbusters like Independence Day (1996) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).A surprise box office smash – Released in 1994, Stargate grossed over $196 million worldwide, a huge win for an original sci-fi property.Record-breaking opening – At the time, Stargate set the record for the highest-grossing October opening weekend in U.S. box office history.A star-making role for James Spader – Although James Spader was already respected as a dramatic actor, Stargate introduced him to a wider mainstream audience.Kurt Russell wasn’t the first choice – The role of Colonel Jack O’Neil was originally offered to several actors, but Kurt Russell ultimately took it and delivered one of his most stoic performances.Filming in the desert – Many of the film’s desert scenes were shot in Yuma, Arizona, and the Valley of Fire in Nevada, standing in for an alien world.A nod to real mythology – The story draws heavily on ancient Egyptian mythology, blending it with sci-fi concepts to create the mystery of the Stargate.A cult following grew fast – While critics were mixed on release, Stargate found a passionate fanbase that drove the demand for spinoffs and conventions.The Stargate prop was massive – The iconic Stargate itself was a practical set piece, weighing over 7 tons and measuring nearly 20 feet in diameter, making it one of the largest sci-fi props of its time.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  • Cannonball Run III aka Speed Zone, Cannonball Fever (1989)

    Cannonball Run III aka Speed Zone, Cannonball Fever (1989)
    Sep 3 2025
    The next VHS Strikes Back pick comes from Chris, and he’s gone for the high-octane 1989 comedy Cannonball Run III: Speed Zone — also known in some regions as Cannonball Fever. Chris has a history of picking sometimes questionable movies, and this one certainly fits the bill. Directed by Jim Drake, who was best known for his work in television sitcoms, the film was the third entry in the loose Cannonball Run franchise, following The Cannonball Run (1981) and Cannonball Run II (1984). Despite its connection to the series, Speed Zone leaned heavily into slapstick comedy, celebrity cameos, and outrageous stunt work, attempting to capture the same chaotic energy that made the earlier films cult favorites.The production brought together a star-studded cast, including John Candy, Eugene Levy, Donna Dixon, and Brooke Shields, with many familiar comedic faces from the era lending their talents. Shot in both Canada and the United States, the movie doubled down on big stunt sequences and over-the-top gags, but it struggled critically and commercially upon release. However, in the decades since, Speed Zone has developed a reputation among fans of offbeat ‘80s comedies as a guilty pleasure, bolstered by its eccentric mix of stars and its place in the larger, gloriously messy Cannonball Run legacy.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryBuckle up… because the road is about to get ridiculous. When a cross-country race brings together the most outrageous drivers ever put behind the wheel, chaos takes the fast lane. With comedy legends like John Candy and Eugene Levy trading punches with traffic laws, and stunt drivers risking it all for the biggest gags on four wheels… this isn’t about winning — it’s about surviving the ride. Speed Zone… where the gas pedal meets pure madness.Fun FactsJohn Candy joined the cast after turning down several roles in the late ‘80s.The movie features a star-studded cast, including Brooke Shields, Eugene Levy, Donna Dixon, and Tim Matheson.Despite being packed with comedic talent, the movie bombed at the box office, making less than $1 million in the U.S.Brooke Shields won a Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie) for Worst Supporting Actress for her role in Speed Zone.Director Jim Drake had previously directed Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.The movie’s stunt work involved real high-speed chases, with stunt drivers performing dangerous maneuvers instead of relying on camera tricks.The working title during production was Cannonball Run III, but rights issues prevented the official branding.John Candy and Eugene Levy would later reunite in other comedy projects, solidifying their reputations as Canadian comedy legends.The film has since developed a cult following among fans of bad movies, often celebrated for its over-the-top humor and chaotic energy.The film was released internationally under different titles, including Cannonball Run III in some regions, which confused audiences but helped it connect to the more successful franchise.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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