The VHS Strikes Back

Whatever Entertainment

Nostalgic movie review show hosted by Whatever Entertainment team, Dave and Chris. The guys go back in time to review some wonderful and truly awful movies from the days before streaming and even DVD's and had to go to the video store to pick up the latest entertainment.

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May 18, 2022 · 54 min
Splash (1984)
Dave's pick this week is the 1984 rom-com starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy and John Candy. And directed by non other than Ritchie Cunningham himself, Ron Howard! Tom Hanks didn't do too well out of our last outing with him, let's see if this is any better. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A young man is reunited with a mermaid who saved him from drowning as a boy. He falls in love with her, not knowing who or what she is. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
May 11, 2022 · 44 min
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
If you were growing up in the 80's, there's a good chance you were a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the 1990 movie was huge! And riding the nostalgia train is Chris, so let's see how this one holds up. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback First episode kicks off with the self-titled debut album, Skid Row! Hope you enjoy! https://linktr.ee/mandatorymusicandcd
May 4, 2022 · 44 min
Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (1996)
Matt Bates is our Patreon Producer this week and chose the 1996 horror-comedy, Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood. Directed by Gilbert Adler and written by Back to the Future creator's Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis! Starring Dennis Miller, Erika Eleniak, Angie Everhart, Chris Sarandon and Corey Feldman. You can get Matt on https://twitter.com/BCVlogger and checkout his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blackcountryvlogger. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: The Crypt Keeper returns to tell the story of a funeral parlor that moonlights as a vampire bordello. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Apr 27, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
The Room (2003)
Blake has our Patreon pick this week and makes a special appearance. Previous choices were Surf Nazi's Must Die and Bad Taste, and to round off the Blake Byles trilogy, he's gone for the infamous cult-classic, The Room (2003). This movie has been referred to as the Citizen Kane of bad movies, but will it live up to it's billing? If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Johnny is a successful bank executive who lives quietly in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, putting aside any scruple, she seduces Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Apr 20, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)
A galaxy far, far away is the destination this week for Dave's pick! It's the concluding installment of the original Star Wars trilogy that came out in 1983 and was directed by Richard Marquand, with screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and Ian McDiarmid. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Apr 13, 2022 · 48 min
Another 48 Hours (1990)
Chris has gone back to the 1990 well and picked Another 48 Hours for the review this week. Directed by Walter Hill and starring Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte and Brion James, the boys are back in town! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Jack Cates once again enlists the aid of ex-con Reggie Hammond - this time to take down The Iceman, a ruthless drug lord operating in the San Francisco bay area. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Apr 6, 2022 · 53 min
Almost Famous (2000)
Dylan is our Patreon pop picker this week and has chosen the 2000 Cameron Crowe movie, Almost Famous. Written and directed by Crowe, and starring Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Jason Lee, Zooey Deschanel, Anna Paquin and Frances McDormand. This is set in the early 1970's and follows William as a young reporter for Rolling Stone magazine. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: An old man makes a long journey by lawnmower to mend his relationship with an ill brother. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Mar 30, 2022 · 48 min
The Straight Story (1999)
Kent Gustavson makes the Patreon pick this week and what a movie! The Straight Story (1999) is based on a true story and written by John Roach and Mary Sweeney. Directed by David Lynch and stars Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek, this may just be a bit if a hidden gem! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: An old man makes a long journey by lawnmower to mend his relationship with an ill brother. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Mar 23, 2022 · 1 hr
Robocop (1987)
Dystopian Detroit is the setting for this week's pick of Dave's, and it's the 1987 sci-fi classic, Robocop! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Mar 16, 2022 · 44 min
Hooper (1978)
It's Burt Reynolds Super-fan Chris' pick this week with the 1978 action-comedy, Hooper!! Directed by Hal Needham and starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jan-Michael Vincent, this one could be a split camp! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Aging stuntman Sonney Hooper is still on top as one of the best stuntmen in the business. But up and coming Ski is starting to do bigger and better stunts. Hooper has the experience to setup a stunt safely, and Ski lacks the common sense to know when a stunt is too dangerous. Maybe together, along with their fun loving buddies, they can do a stunt together that will surpass anything that anyone has done. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Mar 9, 2022 · 59 min
Nighthawks (1981)
Patreon Timothy Charles has picked a lesser-known Action Copy Drama/Thriller this week in Nighthawks. Directed by Bruce Malmuth, after Gary Nelson was sacked, the movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Dee Williams and Lindsay Wagner. This one may just be one of those gems that we hadn't actually seen before! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Deke DaSilva (Sylvester Stallone) and Matthew Fox (Billy Dee Williams) are two New York City cops who get transferred to an elite anti-terrorism squad. About this same time, an infamous international terrorist shows up in New York City looking to cause some chaos. It's up to DaSilva and Fox to stop him, but will they be in time? thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Mar 2, 2022 · 57 min
Wayne's World (1992)
We're sticking with 1992 for this week and Patreon Kristie's choice, Wayne's World! Directed by Penelope Spheeris, and starred character creator Mike Myers, along with Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe and Tia Carrere. This was only the second movie to make it to the big screen from a Saturday Night Live sketch, the first being Blues Brothers, and was Myers' breakout iconic role. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Wayne is still living at home. He has a world-class collection of name tags from jobs he's tried, but he does have his own public access TV show. A local station decides to hire him and his sidekick, Garth, to do their show professionally and Wayne & Garth find that it is no longer the same. Wayne falls for a bass guitarist and uses his and Garth's Video contacts to help her career along, knowing that Ben Oliver, the sleazy advertising guy who is ruining their show will probably take her away from him if they fail. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Feb 23, 2022 · 55 min
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Patreon Alec has picked this week's choice and gone for the 1992 Bram Stoker's Dracula! Starring Gary Oldman, Winona Wyder, Keanu Reeves, Anthony Hopkins, Richard E. Grant and Cary Elwes, this is one Chris and Dave have never actually watched. And let's face it, that often doesn't end well. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: This version of Dracula is closely based on Bram Stoker's classic novel. Young barrister Jonathan Harker is assigned to a gloomy village in the mists of eastern Europe. He is captured and imprisoned by the undead vampire Dracula, who travels to London, inspired by a photograph of Harker's betrothed, Mina Murray. In Britain, Dracula begins a reign of seduction and terror, draining the life from Mina's closest friend, Lucy Westenra. Lucy's friends gather together to try to drive Dracula away. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 16, 2022 · 53 min
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
Time for some 90's martial arts action again! Starring Bolo Yeung, William Zabka, Martin Kove and Michael Bernardo, this is almost a cross between Karate Kid and Bloodsport and Chris and Dave are here for it! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and teacher of Nick and Ruben) Shingo. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 9, 2022 · 58 min
Look Who's Talking (1989)
This week Chris has gone for some good ole, wholesome family fun with the 1989 movie, Look Who's Talking. Written and Directed by Amy Heckerling, and starring Kirstie Alley and John Travolta. This movie was huge at the time and wondering how it stands up! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Double-crossed, the lovelorn and very pregnant New York City accountant, Mollie, gets into James' cab and rushes to the hospital to give birth, after a failed attempt at love with a sleazy and self-centred businessman. Suddenly, Mollie is a single working mum--and what is even more disheartening--she has to embark on the nearly impossible quest to unearth the ideal father for her outspoken boy, Mikey. Could the perfect father be James, Mikey's favourite babysitter? thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 2, 2022 · 54 min
Two Hands (1999)
Herb selected a low-budget Aussie movie for this week's Patreon pick; Two Hands. Written and directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown and Rose Byrne. Neither Chris nor Dave had seen this one before and so going into this one fresh. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A 19-year-old (Heath Ledger) finds himself in debt to a local gangster (Bryan Brown) when some gang loot disappears and sets him on the run from thugs. Meanwhile, two street kids start a shopping spree when they find the missing money. Rose Byrne co-stars as a country girl with whom Ledger starts a romance on his trip. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 26, 2022 · 45 min
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Dirty Rotten Soundrels is Dave's pick for this month and stars Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly and Ian McDiarmid. Directed by Frank Oz and written by Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning. This is a well-loved comedy by some, but that doesn't always mean it will get the thumbs up from Chris! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Lawrence and Freddie are con men, big-time and small-time, respectively. They unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this town (on the French Riviera) ain't big enough for the two of them. They agree to a "loser leaves" bet. The bet brings out the best and worst in the two. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 19, 2022 · 58 min
Cage (1989)
A quest to find some of the worst American martial arts 80's movies has provided Chris' pick this week. A little known 1989 movie, Cage, starring Lou Ferrigno and Reb Brown. And a whole bunch of action cameos you won't believe! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's body. When they get out of the Marine Corps, the two open up a bar together, but some local gangsters make things tough for them after they refuse to take part in brutal "cage" matches where fighters battle to the point of serious injury and/or death. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 12, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Goldfinger (1964)
Patreon Griff, of The Paul and Griff show, chose a classic Sean Connery James Bond movie this week, Goldfinger from 1964. Directed by Guy Hamilton and written by Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn and based on the novel by Ian Fleming. Starring Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman, Shirley Eaton, Tania Mallet and Harold Sakata. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: James Bond (Sir Sean Connery) is back and his next mission takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. To save the world once again, Bond will need to become friends with Goldfinger, dodge killer hats, and avoid Goldfinger's personal pilot, the sexy Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman). She might not have feelings for Bond, but will 007 help her change her mind? thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 5, 2022 · 49 min
Ski Patrol (1990)
Patreon pick this week was the turn of JAC (IAmJACsMusings) and he chose the 1990 action-comedy (stretching a bit there), Ski Patrol. And after Chris and Dave deemed the last pick, Virtuosity, pretty lackluster, JAC's out for revenge. Which instantly has more plot intrigue than this particular movie. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: The Snowy Peaks ski patrol is one diverse crew. They consist of Jerry, the senior member who loves skiing and is in love with Ellen, a ski school instructor at Snowy Peaks; Iceman, singer and master of impressions; Eddie, the demolition and explosives expert; Stanley, who has failed to make the patrol seven years in a row; and Tiana, a foreign exchange patroller who likes Stanley. While having fun and keeping the mountain safe, they try to save the lodge from greedy land developer, Sam Maris. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com