Step into the VHS aisle with Friday Night Rentals as we continue exploring the classics from Cannon Films. We’re diving into the gloriously loud, low-budget, high-energy world of The Cannon Group, spotlighting the action, cult classics, and bargain-bin bangers that defined the 1980s rental era.
Episode 1 of Classics Never Say Die takes a trip back to 1985 with Back to the Future, the sci-fi adventure comedy that became one of the most beloved movies of the decade. In this episode, I look at why Marty McFly, Doc Brown, the DeLorean, and Hill Valley still hit so hard, what makes the movie timeless, and why this Robert Zemeckis classic still feels electric all these years later. If you love 80s movies, retro movie nostalgia, and revisiting all-time classics, you’re in the right place.
Step into the VHS aisle with Friday Night Rentals as we kick off Cannon Films Pt. 1. We’re diving into the gloriously loud, low-budget, high-energy world of The Cannon Group, spotlighting the action, cult classics, and bargain-bin bangers that defined the 1980s rental era.
Welcome back to The VHS Vault: 90s Cult Classics. In Episode 2, we’re cracking open another stack of unforgettable 1990s cult favorites, the kind of movies that lived on video store shelves, ruled late-night cable, and somehow became even better with time. I’m breaking down each pick with quick plot setup, cast highlights, nostalgic reactions, and why these films earned true cult status. If you love 90s movies, cult classics, and VHS-era deep cuts, you’re in the right place, so hit like, subscribe, and let me know your favorite in the comments.
Welcome back to Friday Night Rentals: Cult Classics Part 2! We’re digging deeper into the VHS stacks for more weird, wild, and unforgettable cult gems, the kind of movies that lived on late-night cable and ruled the video-store “Staff Picks” wall. Drop your favorite rental memories in the comments, and if you’re having fun in the aisles, like, subscribe, and ride along with Movies Never Say Die.
Welcome to the third episode of Friday Night Rentals! We’re stepping back into the golden age of the 1980s video store, where Friday nights meant grabbing a stack of VHS tapes, some microwave popcorn, and settling in for a weekend of cinematic adventure. In this series, we revisit forgotten gems, cult classics, and oddball favorites that made the rental era unforgettable.
Crack open the clamshells—The VHS Vault: ’90s Edition kicks off with deep-cut rentals, wild box art, and the Friday-night ritual we grew up on. Expect quick trivia, fun behind-the-scenes tidbits, and pure CRT glow. Hit play, drop a comment with your favorite ’90s rental, and be kind—rewind!
Explore the explosive evolution of the action movie genre in this deep dive into the rise of the 1980s and 1990s action stars. From muscle-bound heroes like Arnold Sly to martial arts legends like Van Damme and Seagal, this video unpacks how the action genre transformed into a cinematic powerhouse. Discover how Cold War themes, practical stunts, one-liners, and over-the-top explosions defined an era—and why these iconic action stars became pop culture legends.
Why do so many Hollywood remakes and reboots fall flat? In this deep dive, we explore the growing crisis of nostalgia-driven filmmaking—where originality takes a backseat to recycled IPs. From failed legacy sequels to soulless reboots of beloved classics, we break down why audiences are tuning out, why studios keep doubling down, and how the remake formula often leads to disappointment instead of magic.
Welcome to the first episode of Friday Night Rentals! Step back into the golden age of the 1980s video store, where Friday nights meant grabbing a stack of VHS tapes, some microwave popcorn, and settling in for a weekend of cinematic adventure. In this series, we revisit forgotten gems, cult classics, and oddball favorites that made the rental era unforgettable.
We’re continuing our journey exploring Touchstone Pictures during the 80s. In this video we’ll be examining their iconic releases from 1987.
Touchstone Pictures would build a new niche and usher in a new era of films starting in the ’80s. In this video I explore the studios beginnings and their early years of operation from 1984-1986.
In this video, we dive into the rise of Touchstone Pictures in 1988 and how Disney cemented its dominance in the box office throughout the late 80s. Touchstone, Disney’s breakout studio, brought a new wave of mature and critically acclaimed films that captivated audiences of all ages. From comedy to drama, these iconic films became a staple for movie lovers.
In this video, we dive into some of the best sequels to iconic ’70s movies that kept audiences coming back for more in the ’80s and beyond! From Rocky II to Aliens, Superman II to The Empire Strikes Back, these films not only built upon their predecessors but often surpassed them in terms of action, story, and character development. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, action, horror, or comedy, these sequels delivered epic moments and unforgettable performances. Perfect for ’80s and ’90s movie lovers, this video celebrates the sequels that became legends in their own right, adding to the timeless appeal of these classic franchises.
In this series I’m diving into the many lost movies from the 1990s!
The ’80s delivered an endless supply of classic movies from all genres that will stand the test of time. In this video I’m breaking down 10 awesome sequels to these movies that landed with success to result in great movies on their own.
Tons of movie from the 80s have been forgotten and in these series we uncover those that need to be remembered, here in volume 3.
In this article I’m covering films 30-21. Another ten fantastic action movies that deliver a bit of it all. Some of these movies are bigger than others but the imprint they’ve left on the action genre in my opinion is timeless.
80s cinema delivered endless iconic films but there were also just as many forgotten movies from the 80s worth remembering!
Many of us growing up can remember sitting in front of the TV weeknights watching an endless supply of classic shows with characters who would reach varying levels of pop culture acclaim. Since then, we’ve gotten an equally endless stream of feature film adaptations of these shows! In this video I’m covering five retro TV adaptations that failed to capture the nostalgia of their source material.
Let’s take a look back at the summers of the 1980s as I breakdown the biggest blockbuster films from each year! A collection of films that are still iconic all these years later!
I’m continuing my journey of the Top-100 Action Movies from the 1990’s covering films 90-81. There’s a little of it all in this list from cyber-thrillers, to sci-fi, to comics, with maybe an assassin tale, or two. So, let’s get into it.
Recap review of the new action film, The Beekeeper now in theaters, Lift now streaming on Netflix and Cult Killer available on digital the 19th.
Aquaman balances his duties as king and as a member of the Justice League, all while planning a wedding. Black Manta is on the hunt for Atlantean tech to help rebuild his armor. Orm plots to escape his Atlantean prison.
When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, a mysterious stranger living among its villagers becomes their best hope for survival.
Recap reviews of the new documentary ‘Sly’ and the mystery thriller ‘Locked In’ now streaming on Netflix and ‘The Marvels’ now playing in theaters.
Set in the future as war rages between humans and artificial intelligence, a former special forces agent grieving from the disappearance of his wife, is tasked with killing the Creator, an elusive AI architect who has developed a weapon that could end the war, and the human race.
I’m taking a look back at a modestly forgotten action gem from the 80s REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE […]
Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs – a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec – who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.
An alien scarab chooses college graduate Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the teenager with a suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle.
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A research team encounters multiple threats while exploring the depths of the ocean, including a malevolent mining operation.
The film follows the Turtle brothers as they work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants.
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.
Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history.
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With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character.
During the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth.
Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.
A CIA operative and his translator flee from special forces in Afghanistan after exposing a covert mission.
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Ria believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting her friends’ help, she attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
Let’s take a look back at the filmography of Jake Gyllenhaal to cover my picks for his top-10 movies!
Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie, but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
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Super spy Orson Fortune must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by a billionaire arms broker.
It’s time for another episode of my Top-10 series and today I’m diving into one of my current favorites in the genre of action, Gerard Butler! He can do drama, comedy, sci-fi, and he can kick ass with the best of them!
Who better than Gerard Butler to deliver us the first high-octane action flick of 2023 as he takes the role of captain! Check out my review of PLANE to see if this adventure is worth checking out!
Over his career Nicolas Cage has found national treasures, fought convicts on a plane, saved the West Coast from a chemical attack, had his face taken off, and he’s even played himself…sort of. But Cage has never been in a western, until now with, “The Old Way”!
