Where dead media lives.
Iggy Pop on VHS. Starring Iggy Pop, David Letterman. 1980s.
From the VHS clamshell box cover:
Iggy jumps!!!
“There’s gonna be a lot of people laughing at themselves in 1982. I get a big laugh out of it myself.”
I’m Bored
Letterman Show — Eat or be Eaten
Letterman Show — Wild One
EMPTV Clips
Live at Cuckoos Nest
You Really Got Me
Funtime
Now I Wanna Be Your Dawg
35 WILD MINUTES!!!
The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies on VHS. Starring Cash Flagg (RDS), Carolyn Brandt, Brett O’Hara, Atlas King, Madison Clarke, Jack Brady, Erin Enyo. Directed by Ray Dennis Steckler. 1964.
From the VHS box cover:
SEE: The dancing girls of the carnival murdered by the incredible night creatures of the midway!
SEE: The hunchback of the midway fight a duel of death with the mixed-up zombies!
SEE: THE FIRST MONSTER MUSICAL!
A sinister gypsy fortune-teller named Madame Estrella, with the help of her sleazy sister Carmelita (a stripper) and her grossly disfigured hunchback servant Ortega, victimize innocent people who come to the midway. They scorch their victims with acid, thereby making them look like hideous monsters. Estrella then locks them in cages like abused pets. Anyone who discovers their secret must die a brutal death!
The film is packed with action, songs and dancing, including the popular ‘Mixed-up Zombie Stomp!’
Bonus scan with Ray Dennis Steckler autograph:
Another State of Mind on VHS. Starring M. Otis Beard, Dennis Danell, Brent Liles, John Macias, Ian MacKaye, Keith Morris, Mike Ness. Directed by Adam Small, Peter Stuart. 1982.
From the VHS box cover:
Under the makeup. Over the edge. An incredible journey through the underground.
Featuring Social Distirtion, Youth Brigade, Minor Threat and a 10,000 mile, 25 city adventure.
In the summer of 1982, video/filmmakers Peter Stuart and Adam Small came upon a large-scale project which immediately captured their imagination: The Better Youth Organization of Los Angeles was planning a North American tour — eleven assorted punks traveling across the country in a broken down school bus. It was a chance to explore and document the punk rock community more extensively than ever before.
On August 17, 1982, armed with one production assistant, Stuart and Small set off in their rental truck on this journey through the underground.
For six weeks and ten thousand miles, they recorded the adventures of the two touring bands — Youth Brigade and Social Distortion. More than just concert footage, this film documents the rich collection of characters in and around the tour, and the hardships and dangers of life on the road.
Get the DVD: Another State of Mind on DVD
Grease 2 on VHS. Movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Adrian Zmed. With Tab Hunter, Sid Caesar, Eve Arden, Didi Conn, Christopher McDonald, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy. Directed by Patricia Birch. 1982.
From the VHS box:
It’s 1961, two years after the original “Grease” gang graduated from Rydell High, and there’s a new crop of seniors. The Pink Ladies and the T-birds are still the epitome of cool, except that over the summer, something’s happened to Stephanie, the sorority leader. She feels she’s outgrown Johnny, the head T-Bird, and is looking for a new love — one who’s even more cool, and whose bike is even hotter. Meanwhile, newcomer Michael is smitten with Stephanie, who won’t even notice him. The conflict is on and the Rydell High fun takes off to new heights.
Time to upgrade to DVD: Grease 2 on DVD
Or watch now: Grease 2 Amazon Video
Sweet Dreams on VHS. Movie starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris. With Ann Wedgeworth, P.J. Soles, John Goodman, Gary Basaraba, James Staley, David Clennon. Directed by Karel Reisz. 1985.
From the VHS box cover:
Millions of fans around the world remember Patsy Cline as the gifted, passionate, and fun-loving Queen of the Nashville sound.
“Sweet Dreams” is the true story of the legendary Patsy Clone, charting the most dramatic years of her efforts to become a top country singer. The film also tells the story of Patsy’s passionate and turbulent marriage to Charlie Dick, a daring man who gave her a love full of laughter, tears, excitement and joy.
DVD upgrade: Sweet Dreams
Listen up: Sweet Dreams: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Learn To Play Guitar In The Style Of… The Beatles aka Guitar Method in the Style of the Beatles on VHS video. Music Video Products, aka MVP Inc. Possibly featuring Curt Mitchell. 1996.
From the VHS box cover:
An In-depth Study of The Rhythm & Lead Guitar Styles of George Harrison and John Lennon
Over 50 Examples From These Classic Songs:
Blackbird, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Help, Yesterday, Ticket To Ride, Birthday, Day Tripper, Michelle, Dear Prudence, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Paperback Writer, Helter Skelter, Here Comes The Sun, Drive My Car, Can’t Buy Me Love, Get Back, Rocky Raccoon, Back In The U.S.S.R., We Can Work It Out, and More!
Plus Full Band Rhythm Trax In The Style of The Beatles To Jam With!
Possibly found on DVD: Guitar Method: In the Style of Beatles
Possibly found on VHS: Guitar Method in the Style of the Beatles [VHS]
Veteranos on VHS. Starring David Dyno Rocha, Eduardo Quiroz, Drew Toxtero, Chad Bryant, Peter Scott Palmer, Jose Quiroz, James M. Logan, David Lezama, Jerme Spew, Jesse Borrego. Written and directed by Eduardo Quiroz, Jose Quiroz. 1998.
From the VHS box cover:
The Greatest Revenge Is Betrayal
Dogday Records in collaboration with DarkRoom Studios, presents another chapter in the vida loca with this straight-to-video feature length movie. VETERANOS features Jesse Borrego (Con Air, Blood in Blood Out, Mi Vida Loca) and members of the DarkRoom Familia. Produced by the Quiroz Brothers (1998’s cult release Penitentiary Chances) VETERANOS keeps it real with another street story from the barrio. Dyno, Drew and Crooked are living on the razor’s edge — all their homies are coming up dead. The only person they can turn to is the neighborhood veterano (Jesse Borrego) as they search for the killers. Also featured in cameos are Dogday labelmates Taydatay of 11/5 and Boots from the Coup.
Included in this star studded packages are two bonus music videos — “Valley To The Bay” (Taydatay, Dyne, Dub, Crooked, Duke & Young Ant) and the controversial track “Conspiracy Theory” (Boots, Crooked, Dyno & Duke). The DarkRoom Familia brings the heat on the slamming soundtrack which includes hits from DJ M.T., Drew, Crooked, E-Clips, Sir Dyno, Lil Wyno, Never, Duke, Mickey D, A.I.G., Young Ant and others.
Experience the harsh grittiness of day-to-day life in the barrio and the struggle to survive in the dope game. Without familia, who can you trust?
DVD and CD combo: Veteranos
The Fool and the Flying Ship on VHS video. Starring Robin Williams. Illustrations by Henrik Drescher. Based on a Russian Folk Tale. Adapted by Eric Metaxas. Directed by C.W. Rogers. 1991.
From the VHS box cover:
Rabbit Ears Presents
Robin Williams’ menagerie of voices and The Klezmer Conservatory Band’s spirited melodies combine hilariously in this wacky retelling of a famous Russian folktale in which a country fool and his crew of superhuman “moujiks” unite to win the hand of the Tsar’s daughter.
DVD “upgrade” (it’s a DVD-R and short): The Fool and the Flying Ship, Told by Robin Williams with Music by The Klezmer Conservatory Band
Stick with VHS: The Fool & The Flying Ship [VHS]
Watch now: The Fool and the Flying Ship, Told by Robin Williams. Music by The Klezmer Conservatory Band
Patrick Stewart Narrates “The Planets” on VHS. Starring Patrick Stewart. Music by Tomita. Directed by Don Barrett. 1993.
From the VHS box cover:
From the moment you hear the rich voice of actor Patrick Stewart, you know you’re in for an adventure. While Stewart is best known as Captain Jean Luc Picard of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” this time he’s our guide on a journey that takes us beyond the world of sci-fi. This time, our space odyssey is real. It’s an enterprise that gives us a window seat from real spacecraft — starships with names like Pioneer, Mariner, Viking, Voyager, Galileo and Magellan. We see an awesome array of NASA images — from lunar sunrises to digital moonscapes, and lava lakes to solar flares. Stewart’s dramatic narration helps us appreciate the mysteries of our universe as we fly over Mars at 200,000 miles per hour, and on through Saturn’s gossamer rings.
“The Planets” cosmic show is made all the more dazzling by the popular music of its soundtrack. The acclaimed electronic musician Tomita has created a modern version of Holst’s classic suite, “The Planets,” and its power fuels the excitement of our trip.
A hit music score, breathtaking vistas and a great voice to guide us — “The Planets” has all the right ingredients. Fascinating, factual and fun, it evokes a wide-eyed sense of wonder in us all.
Upgrade to DVD: Patrick Stewart: Narrates the Planets Epoch 2000
Tomita: The Tomita Planets CD
Holst: The Planets Gustav Holst (Composer), Charles Dutoit (Conductor)
It’s Branson! on VHS. Directed by Jonathan Donald. 1999.
From the sealed VHS box cover:
It’s got music. It’s got dance. And it’s got great scenery.
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, lies a place of great beauty and splendor… a place you’ll never forget. It’s Branson, Missouri and you’re going to see it all.
You’ll enjoy Branson’s greatest sights — amazing Marvel Cave, popular Silver Dollar City, The Branson Scenic Railway, beautiful Dogwood Canyon, historic Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, magnificent Inspiration Tower, picturesque lake Taneycomo, the unforgettable showboat Branson Belle — and more!
And you’ll thrill to performances by Branson’s greatest stars including Andy Williams, Boxcar Willie, Mickey Gilley, Jim Stafford, The Lennon Sisters, The Osmond Brothers, Ray Stevens, The Baldknobbers, Glen Campbell — and more!
So sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy the sights and the stars of America’s favorite entertainment destination — It’s Branson!
Not found on DVD. Replace: It’s Branson on VHS
