VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media
Jun 20, 2016 | IMDB 5.3
72 min Watch NowDocumentary
This lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media from the origin of film all the way through the video store era into digital media, focusing on B-movie and cult films. With icons like Joe Bob Briggs (MonsterVision), Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger), Greg Sestero (The Room), Debbie Rochon (Return to Nuke 'Em High), Deborah Reed (Troll 2), Mark Frazer (Samurai Cop), James Nguyen (Birdemic) and many others.
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Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
The Wild Blue Yonder
The Shaman's Apprentice
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
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IMDB 8.2 | Apr , 1959
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IMDB 6 | Oct , 2016
The story of the making and subsequent success of The Day of the Beast, the Spanish cult film directed by Álex de la Iglesia and released in 1995.The Devil and Daniel Johnston
IMDB 7.7 | Mar , 2006
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IMDB 7.8 | Jul , 2007
Chronological look at the fiasco in Iraq, especially decisions made in the spring of 2003 - and the backgrounds of those making decisions - immediately following the overthrow of Saddam: no occupation plan, an inadequate team to run the country, insufficient troops to keep order, and three edicts from the White House announced by Bremmer when he took over.Who Killed the Electric Car?
IMDB 7.3 | Aug , 2006
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IMDB 7 | Sep , 2005
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IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2007
A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.Straight to VHS
IMDB 6.6 | Mar , 2021
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IMDB 5 | May , 1993
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IMDB 6.1 | Sep , 2005
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IMDB 0 | May , 2001
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IMDB 5.7 | May , 2021
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IMDB 7.3 | Sep , 2007
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IMDB 5.1 | Oct , 2009
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.Man on Wire
IMDB 7.4 | Aug , 2008
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IMDB 6.6 | Sep , 2006
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IMDB 6.8 | Jan , 2003
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IMDB 6.4 | Jan , 2008
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.Cirque du Soleil: Quidam
IMDB 7.6 | Dec , 1999
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IMDB 6 | Jul , 2008
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