The Top Shelf Video Podcast

Episode 13: Silent Night Deadly Night

The Top Shelf Video boys would not let the holiday day season go without a little company party so they hosted their first annual holiday party in the store exchanging gifts, enjoying some pizza, and having a movie-watching part of the seasonal classic Silent Night Deadly Night. This video store titan from 1984 might not have been the best movie to show at a company party but if you're gonna do something you might as well do it right. What did Jaime and Eli think of this seminal classic and is it enough to earn a spot on the Top Shelf? Grab a glass of eggnog or whatever your choice is this season and listen to our gift to you.
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Film to Table (Side Cast) Episode 9: Cuckoo

What lurks in the Bavarian Alps? This episode finds us in the dark forests of Germany. After a tragic loss, Gretchen moves an ocean away to try to connect with her father and his new family but instead finds ominous signs that something evil lurks in the woods. What is the eccentric philanthropist up to, and what does it have to do with her family? Is the threat out in the unknown, or right in front of her? Eli and Denise sample all that the German wilderness has to offer in this episode of Film to Table!
 
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Episode 12: Gremlins

The Top Shelf Video store is in the full holiday spirit with decorations and a VHS Christmas Tree, so there is no better way to spend the holiday than by watching some holiday classics and no better classic than the Joe Dante 1984 film Gremlins. You'll hear what Gremlins means to owners Jaime and Eli and their therapy session on this episode as kindertrauma reviles itself this week.  Will Gremlins have what it takes to make the Top Shelf and will did the firemen save the tamales from certain doom? Tune in and find out
 
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Film to Table (Side Cast) Episode 8: The Substance

This week, unlock your inner, better self! Very, VERY literally. This week, Eli and Denise jazzercize their way through The Substance, the visceral and shocking body horror written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. As much an homage to Cronenberg, Carpenter, and Lovecraft, is it also a scathing indictment on impossible beauty standards? Or maybe just a fun excuse for some gnarly monster makeup? Inject the glowing green goo into your veins and find out in this week’s episode!
 
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Episode 11: The Last Starfighter

Greetings Podcasters! This week the boys take flight on yet another 1984 classic The Last Starfighter. This film was seminal for Jaime and Eli growing up as it likely spurred enough interest of "how did they do that" to shape their futures. Join the armada with Jaime and Eli this week and find out if The Last Starfighter has what it takes to make the Top Shelf!
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Film to Table (Side Cast) Episode 7: Heavyweights

Looking forward to a summer of go carts, swimming in the lake, and bonding with other “husky” kids, Gerry gets a rude shock to the system when the camp is unceremoniously taken over by the manic fitness guru Tony Perkis. Today we roast some marshmallows over the campfire while we chat about 1995 children’s classic Heavyweights. Camp never looked so fun and Ben Stiller is at his most unhinged, so join Eli and Denise as they reminisce about this gem!
 
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Episode 10: The Stylist and Ghost Game - Interview with Jill Gevargizian

It is a very special week in the Top Shelf Video store as an acclaimed director in the genre film world, Jill Gevargizian came by to return some video tapes. She gave us some of her time to talk to us about her films, how she got into directing, her love for Kansas City, and some great behind-the-scenes nuggets for all of us.
We discuss her first feature film The Stylist from 2020 and how the project developed to where it has taken her and her journey as a director. Spoiler Warning for The Stylist as we talk a lot of shots and moments in depth so block out time to watch the movie first
We also discuss her new film Ghost Game which is available now where you find your favorite streaming movies online. You can also pre-order a Blu-ray copy of the movie at Epic Pictures' website
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Episode 9: Raw Force w/Flickers from the Cave

In this episode of the Top Shelf Video podcast, the guys bring in new applicants from The Flickers from the Cave podcast to see if they have what it takes to run the shop when Jaime and Eli are away. As part of their application process, they offer their movie suggestion for this week, Raw Force. This movie has everything from Kung Fu, luxury ships, exotic resorts, monks, shag carpets and cannibals. Does the gang at Flickers from the Cave have what it takes to work at Top Shelf Video and does Raw Force have what it takes to make the Top Shelf Video?
 
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Episode 8: Texas Chain Saw Massacre

What would the horror genre be without Leatherface chainsawing his way into our hearts? This week, we’re bringing some Texas barbecue and much more for our Halloween special discussing the classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre. TCM was the ultimate “I dare you to watch” VHS when they were kids, so Jaime and Eli invite Film to Table co-host Denise to talk about the terrifying classic. Pull up a (skin-covered) chair, grab a fork, and dig in!
 
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Film to Table (Side Cast) Episode 6: Alien Romulus

Is that a chest-burster or are you just happy to see me? This week, Eli and Denise chat and chew over Alien: Romulus. Who’s the real enemy here? Corporate greed, or the monster that just wants to inject its babies into your face? The dangers of ravenous lifeforms bent on our destruction will whet the appetite of our fearless hosts! Join us this week… because in space, no one can hear your scream!
 
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