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Silver Screen Video
by Jacob and Jonathan
Your favorite video store, but it's a podcast.
Episodes
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Episode 321: Jason Statham Ranking
Welcome to another episode. After catching up on what we have been watching, we rank 12 Jason Statham movies. Thanks for stopping by._________________________ Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram...
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Episode 320: Steven Spielberg's Career/Disclosure Day
In this episode we discuss Steven Spielberg's career and his newest film, Disclosure Day. Thanks for stopping by.__________ Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast and Twitter...
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Episode 319: Nolan Movie Ranking/The Odyssey
In this episode we give our own Nolan movie rankings and discuss his new film, The Odyssey. ___________________________Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo…
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Episode 318: In the Hand of Dante.....Kind of
In this episode we talk about some true American movies from a top 25 Esquire list and discuss how bad In the Hand of Dante was. Thanks for stopping by. __________________________________________ Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure…
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Episode 317: We have returned!
In this episode we update you guys on what our plans for the podcast are and some theater going habits of Gen Z. Thanks for stopping by. _____________________________________________________Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to...
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Episode 316: Detour (1945) - Revisiting the darkest road trip in film noir
This episode takes a ride down one of film noir’s darkest highways with Detour (1945), directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. Often hailed as the ultimate “poverty row” noir, this lean, haunting thriller follows down-on-his-luck pianist Al Roberts as a cross-country trip to reunite with his girlfriend…
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Episode 315: David Lynch's Inland Empire
A disorienting descent into identity, performance, and subconscious dread, Inland Empire is David Lynch at his most unrestrained. Shot on digital video with no traditional script, the film follows actress Laura Dern as she takes on a role in a cursed production—only to blur into the character…
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Episode 314: Inside Kurosawa’s Dreams- Cinema, Memory, and the Subconscious
In this episode, we explore Dreams, the deeply personal, visually poetic anthology film by legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. Unlike his samurai epics and crime dramas, this film abandons conventional narrative to guide us through eight dreamlike vignettes inspired by Kurosawa’s own...
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Episode 313: Through the Killer’s Lens- Voyeurism and Horror in Peeping Tom (1960)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Peeping Tom, the chilling and controversial psychological thriller directed by Michael Powell. Upon release, the film was condemned, misunderstood, and effectively ended Powell’s career in the UK. Decades later, it’s recognized as a foundational work of...
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Episode 312: Spring in a Small Town (1948)
In this episode we discuss what some say is the greatest Chinese film ever made, Spring in a Small Town. Thanks for stopping by. _____________________________________________________Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us…
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Episode 311: Catching up - What we've been watching
In this episode we discuss The Pitt, Hail Mary, TCM, and more. Thanks for stopping by. ______________________________________________Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter...
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Episode 310: The Oscar's / Rossellini's Paisan
In this episode we discuss The Oscar's results and Rossellini's Italian neorealist war drama, Paisan. Thanks for stopping by. ___________________________________________________________ Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow…
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Episode 309: Andrei Tarkovsky's Mirror
In this episode, we explore the haunting and deeply personal world of The Mirror, one of the most poetic and unconventional films ever made. Directed by visionary filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, the film blends memory, dreams, newsreel footage, and fragmented narrative to form a cinematic meditation…
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Episode 308: Sorry, Baby / It Was Just an Accident
This week, we dive into Sorry, Baby and It Was Just an Accident, two films that explore guilt, accountability, and the ripple effects of seemingly small decisions. From intimate emotional reckonings to the chaos unleashed by a single moment, we unpack how each story confronts responsibility,...
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Episode 307: Top 10 Movies of 2025 – The Films That Defined the Year
In this episode, we’re counting down our Top 10 Movies of 2025 — the films that surprised us, moved us, and completely dominated our conversations all year long. We’re breaking down what worked, what shocked us, and which films truly earned a spot in our personal top ten....
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Episode 306: Scott Hamrah Returns!
We are glad to have Scott Hamrah back at the Silver Screen Video to talk about some 2025 movies and his new book, Algorithm of the Night. Please go purchase a copy at the link below. Enjoy the episode. https://shop.nplusonemag.com/products/algorithm-of-the-night-by-a-s-hamrah...
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Episode 305: If I Had Legs I'd Kick you / Hamnet
We pair If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Hamnet to talk about grief, illness, and the stories we tell about pain. One book is raw, funny, and brutally embodied; the other is quiet, lyrical, and shaped by loss. Together, they ask how suffering lives in the body, how love survives it, and what it…
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Episode 304: Oscar noms, The Rip, Train Dreams, and The Mastermind
In this episode we dive into the Oscar nominations before discussing The Rip, Train Dreams, and The Mastermind. _____________________________________________ Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram...
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Episode 303: Marty Supreme & Cloud- Hype, Ambition, and Modern Cinema
This episode breaks down the buzz around Marty Supreme and the film Cloud, exploring ambition, identity, and the hype shaping modern cinema. _____________________________________________ Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow...
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Episode 302: Time, Memory, and the Movies We Love - Nouvelle Vague / Eephus
In this episode, we explore two films that, on the surface, couldn’t feel more different—but are deeply connected by their love of time, process, and the people who keep art alive. We dive into Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, a playful and philosophical portrait of cinema in conversation with...
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Episode 301: The Life of Chuck/ One Battle After Another
In this episode, we dive into two films that explore life, memory, and conflict from strikingly different angles: The Life of Chuck and One Battle After Another. From storytelling structure and character development to thematic depth and emotional impact. Life is good on the one hand and on the...
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Episode 300: What we've been watching / Jay Kelly
In this episode we dive into the movies we’ve been watching lately—our recent watches with some surprise gems. But the spotlight of the episode is on Jay Kelly, a film that left us with plenty to unpack. We break down what makes the movie stand out: its themes, storytelling choices, and...
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Episode 299: Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century - Part Five
In the final part of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural...
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Episode 298: Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century - Part Four
In Part four of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact...
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Episode 297: Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century - Part Three
In Part Three of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural…
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Episode 296: Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century - Part Two
In Part Two of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact…
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Episode 295: Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century - Part One
In Part One of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact…
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Episode 294: Haunted and Armed- Oddity & Weapons
In this episode, we’re exploring two of the most talked-about horror releases of the decade — Oddity (2024) and Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025). Both films take bold, unexpected approaches to fear, blending psychological tension with social commentary and twists. We’ll unpack Oddity’s eerie blend…
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Episode 293: Monsters Next Door- Dahmer & The Toolbox Murders
In this episode, we dive into two disturbing visions of real and imagined horror: Dahmer (2002) and The Toolbox Murders (2005). We explore how each film approaches violence, psychology, and morality—one through the chilling biopic of Jeffrey Dahmer’s everyday monstrosity, and the other through a...
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Episode 292: Witchcraft and Color- Suspiria (1977) & The Witch (2015)”
In this episode, we dive deep into two of the most haunting and visually stunning horror films of the modern and classic eras — Dario Argento’s technicolor nightmare Suspiria (1977) and Robert Eggers’ stark, puritanical descent The Witch (2015). Though separated by nearly four decades, both films...
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Episode 291: Between the Living and the Dead- The Others & What Lies Beneath
In this episode, we explore two early-2000s ghost stories that turned the haunted house genre inside out: What Lies Beneath (2000) and The Others (2001). Both films trade jump scares for psychological unease, unraveling domestic spaces where secrets, guilt, and repression give rise to the...
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Episode 290: Split in Two- Possession & Jennifer’s Body
In this episode, we dive into two cult horror classics that blend the grotesque with the intimate: Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession (1981) and Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body (2009). Though separated by decades and continents, both films dissect relationships, female agency, and the monstrous as a...
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Episode 289: Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Spike Lee’s 2025 release, unpacking its themes, filmmaking choices, and cultural impact. From its highest highs to its lowest lows, we break down the narrative structure, performances, visual style, and the ways Lee pushes his signature storytelling into...
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Episode 288: Haneke’s Cinema of Discomfort- Cache and The White Ribbon
In this episode, we dive into the unsettling worlds crafted by Michael Haneke, breaking down Caché (2005) and The White Ribbon (2009). We explore how both films use ambiguity, surveillance, and silence to unsettle audiences while revealing the hidden violence beneath polite society. From the...
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Episode 287: Any Given Sunday and Beyond- Our Top 5 Gridiron Classics
In this episode, we dive into the world where cinema meets the gridiron. We kick things off by revealing our Top 5 football movies, from heartfelt underdog stories to hard-hitting dramas that capture the spirit of the game. Then we shift focus to Oliver Stone’s electrifying Any Given Sunday, a…
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Episode 286: Dreaming with Apichatpong - Tropical Malady/Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious and meditative world of Apichatpong Weerasethakul by breaking down Tropical Malady (2004) and Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010). Both films challenge conventional storytelling, weaving together myth, memory, spirituality, and the...
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Episode 285: Lost in the Desert- Breaking Down Paris, Texas
In this episode, we dive deep into Wim Wenders’ haunting 1984 masterpiece Paris, Texas. We unravel its themes of loss, redemption, and the search for connection as we follow Travis Henderson’s silent journey across the American desert and into the fractured memories of his past. We’ll explore how...
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Episode 284: Ari Aster's Eddington
In this episode, we plunge deep into Ari Aster’s divisive 2025 film Eddington, unspooling its darkly comedic yet unsettling portrayal of a fractured America amid the early COVID-19 era. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow…
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Episode 283: F1 / 28 Years Later / Godard's Alphaville
In this episode, we strap in for a cinematic journey across three radically different worlds that share an obsession with the limits of human endurance. We start with F1, a high-octane dive into the rivalries and raw speed of the racing world. From there, we swerve into the apocalyptic chaos of…
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Episode 282: Friendship/The Phoenician Scheme/The Shrouds
In this episode, we dive into three of 2025's most provocative and stylistically distinct films—Friendship, The Phoenician Scheme, and David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds. While wildly different in tone and genre, these films share an undercurrent of paranoia, grief, and fractured connection in the...
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Episode 281: Othello (1951) / Filming Othello
In this episode, we dive deep into Orson Welles’ ambitious and visually stunning 1951 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. Known for its turbulent production—spanning years, continents, and funding challenges—Welles’ Othello is as much a story about the making of a film as it is about the tragic...
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Episode 280: Sinners/Black Bag/Den of Thieves 2
In this episode we discuss some newer films from 2025- Sinners, Black Bag, and Den of Thieves 2. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok...
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Episode 279: Unraveling Rope: A Real-Time Thriller
In this episode, we dive deep into Alfred Hitchcock’s audacious 1948 thriller Rope—a film that unfolds in real time and dares to disguise its cuts. We explore the true crime inspiration behind the story, Hitchcock’s technical wizardry with long takes and hidden edits, and the psychological…
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Episode 278: Born on the Fourth of July
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Oliver Stone’s powerful 1989 biographical drama Born on the Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise in a career-defining role as Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic. We explore how the film portrays Kovic’s journey from idealistic youth and proud Marine to paralyzed...
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Episode 277: Vengeance in the Boardroom: The Bad Sleep Well (1960)
In this episode, we dive deep into Akira Kurosawa’s The Bad Sleep Well (1960), a noir-inspired tale of corporate corruption and personal revenge. This searing indictment of postwar Japanese bureaucracy, and the moral ambiguity of its tragic protagonist, played by Toshiro Mifune. Was justice ever...
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Episode 276: Spirited Away (2001)
In this episode we discuss Spirited Away from 2001. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.
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Episode 275: Mickey 17
In this episode we discuss some of the best movies of the century then dive into our main movie, Mickey 17. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok...
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Episode 274: The Hunt for Red October
In this episode we talk about The Hunt for Red October. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.
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Episode 273 - 13 Assassins (2010)
In this episode we talk about the Mission Impossible movies and the 13 Assassins remake from 2013. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok...
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Episode 272: The Glass Key (1942)/This Gun for Hire (1942)
In This episode we talk about a couple of noirs, This Gun for Hire (1942) and The Glass Key (1942). Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok...
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Your favorite video store, but it's a podcast.
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