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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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

You can follow Jill on Instagram or at her website https://www.instagram.com/jillsixx/ https://www.sixxtape.com/

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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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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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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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They say that when the boogyman sleeps he checks his closet for Chuck Norris and this legend may be true after Jaime and Eli watch 1982's Silent Rage. This hidden gem of the video store is only one of two horror films that Chuck Norris would star in alongside a young Ron Silver and Brian Libby this John Carpenter Halloween clone is filled with twists and turns. Will this movie make the Top Shelf or do the boys have something else in store for this week's selection?

Check out The Video Crypt all month long at the Texas Theatre in the month of October. Say you heard about it on the Top Shelf Podcast and get a free sticker!

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Denise and Eli walk into the neo-filled nightlife of Hollywood in the conclusion of the Ti West trilogy Maxxxine. The series concludes in the late 80’s in a throwback to grindhouse films of the era such as Angel and many Frank Henenlotter with a killer soundtrack and plenty of visuals to whet the appetite of any cinephile. Join our hosts as they talk about this release and find some late-night food to pair up with Maxxxine

This podcast has spoilers, so listener discretion is advised

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In this special episode, the boys visit The Video Crypt at the Texas Theatre and walk around to see if they can get some good ideas for Top Shelf Video when they get our brick-and-mortar.

Come visit The Video Crypt for the month of October at the Texas Theatre and see some of the movies the boys have seen, see some authentic video store posters and standees along with some cool merch like Video Crypt shirts along with stickers and tapes on the clearance shelf.

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