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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 1H 13M

Episode 5: The Cat

from Blind Buys · host Josh & Jesse

That cat is dangerous!Josh and Jesse encounter a cat-like alien and a rubbery mushroom monster in Josh’s pick for this episode, The Cat! They discuss the film’s fantastic special effects, break down the fearless action sequences, and laugh along at the movie’s craziest swings. At the top of the hour, Jesse and Josh talk about Jesse’s visit to Vinegar Syndrome’s brick-and-mortar shop in Pittsburgh, before reacting to new announcements from Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and Criterion. Be sure to listen to the end to hear next episode’s pick!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd! 00:00 Introduction01:01 Jesse's Trip to Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh06:42 What We've Been Watching18:43 Arrow Video's May Announcements22:50 Vinegar Syndrome's March Releases27:55 Vinegar Syndrome Partner Label Updates33:09 New Movies Coming to the Criterion Collection35:08 Other Upcoming Releases36:51 "The Cat" Synopsis and Opening Thoughts44:08 The Plot of "The Cat", or at Least What We Could Tell48:06 The Junkyard Brawl: A Masterpiece?52:51 Glorious Goop and Awesome Practical Effects58:27 Favorite Lines and Funny Bits01:02:09 Origins of the Character Wisely01:04:24 Discussing Bonus Features and Packaging of "The Cat"01:10:18 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

That cat is dangerous!Josh and Jesse encounter a cat-like alien and a rubbery mushroom monster in Josh’s pick for this episode, The Cat! They discuss the film’s fantastic special effects, break down the fearless action sequences, and laugh along at the movie’s craziest swings. At the top of the hour, Jesse and Josh talk about Jesse’s visit to Vinegar Syndrome’s brick-and-mortar shop in Pittsburgh, before reacting to new announcements from Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and Criterion. Be sure to listen to the end to hear next episode’s pick!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd! 00:00 Introduction01:01 Jesse's Trip to Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh06:42 What We've Been Watching18:43 Arrow Video's May Announcements22:50 Vinegar Syndrome's March Releases27:55 Vinegar Syndrome Partner Label Updates33:09 New Movies Coming to the Criterion Collection35:08 Other Upcoming Releases36:51 "The Cat" Synopsis and Opening Thoughts44:08 The Plot of "The Cat", or at Least What We Could Tell48:06 The Junkyard Brawl: A Masterpiece?52:51 Glorious Goop and Awesome Practical Effects58:27 Favorite Lines and Funny Bits01:02:09 Origins of the Character Wisely01:04:24 Discussing Bonus Features and Packaging of "The Cat"01:10:18 Jesse's Pick for Next Episode

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