Weird Kid Video

A podcast about movies from the golden age of video stores. New full-length episodes every 2nd Thursday with Homework Club recommendations in between.

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Oct 17, 2022 · 1 hr 56 min
Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
This week on Weird Kid Video This week we buddy cop up, agree to do things by the book and then kill the book with fire (and honour) - we are talking about Showdown in Little Tokyo from 1991. Directed By Mark L. Lester. Written By Stephen Glantz & Caliope Brattlestreet. Starring: Dolph Lundren as Kenner & Brandon Lee as Murata with Tia Carrere as Minako. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo This podcast was recorded on Dharawal Country.
Oct 10, 2022 · 2 hr 8 min
Ghost in the Machine (1993)
This week on Weird Kid Video we get confused about the difference between electricity and the internet or the datanet or whatever - we are talking about Ghost in the Machine from 1993. And yeah, we know - we recorded this episode online so there is a noticeable drop in audio quality compared to our other episodes. We'll be back to our regular set-up next week. Directed by Rachel Talalay. Written By Written By Will Davies & Willaim Osbourne. Starring: Karen Allen as Terry Munroe, Chris Mulkey as Bram Walker, and Wil Horneff as Josh Monroe with Ted Marcoux as The Address Book Killer. Watch the trailer here. What is the internet anyway? Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo This podcast was recorded on Dharawal Country.
Oct 3, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
TV Corner #2 - Tales From The Crypt (1989)
Today in the Weird Kid TV Corner - grab your puns boy and ghouls - we are talking about the first two episodes of Tales from the Crypt. Episode #1 - The Man Who Was Death Directed and Co-Written by Walter Hill. Based on Crypt of Terror Issue #1. Starring William Sadler as Niles Talbot. Episode #2 - And All Through the House Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Based on Vault of Horror Issue #35 Written by Fred Dekker. Starring Mary Ellen Trainor as Elizabeth. Rock out to the Crypt Jam here Find the show in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz (Absent) and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Sep 26, 2022 · 1 hr 50 min
The Barbarians (1987)
This week we are oiling ourselves up and posing like real-life He-Man action figures so we can talk about The Barbarians from 1987. Directed By Ruggero Deodato - Monsieur Cannibal. Written By James R. Silke. Starring: The Barbarian Brothers (Peter & David Paul) as Kutchek and Gore, Richard Lynch as Kadar, and Eva La Rue as Ismene/Kara with Michael Berryman as The Dirtmaster. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Sep 19, 2022 · 2 hr 15 min
Navy Seals (1990)
This week on Weird Kid Video, we are telling everyone we meet we are experts in sea-air-land operations (even though it's classified); we are talking about Navy Seals from 1990. Directed By Lewis Teague. Written By Chuck Pfarrer and Gary Goldman. Starring Micheal Biehn as Lieutenant James Curran, Charlie Sheen as Lieutenant Junior Grade Dale Hawkins, Joanne Whalley-Kilmer as Claire Varrens with Bill Paxton as God. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Sep 12, 2022 · 2 hr 1 min
Drive (1997)
This week - we are selling someone else's IP to make a better life for ourselves. We are talking about Drive from 1997. Directed By Steve Wang. Written By Scott Phillips. Starring Mark Dacascos as Toby Wong, Kadeem Hardison as Malik Brody, with Brittany Murphy as Deliverance Bodine. Buy Drive in 4K here. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Sep 5, 2022 · 2 hr 16 min
Road House (1989)
It's time to be nice until it's time not to be nice - this week we are talking about Road House from 1989. Directed By Rowdy Herrington. Written By David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin. From a story by David Lee Henry. Starring Patrick Swayze as Dalton, Ben Gazzara as Brad Wesley and Kelly Lynch as Elizabeth ‘Doc’ Clay. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Aug 29, 2022 · 2 hr
Bad Taste (1987)
This week we are strapping in our brains and chowing down on the newest intergalactic taste sensation - it's people - we are talking about Bad Taste from 1987. Directed By Peter Jackson. Written By Peter Jackson with additional material by Tony Hiles & Ken Hammon. Starring Terry Potter as Ozzy, Pete O'Herne as Barry, Mike Minett as Frank and Peter Jackson as Derek & Robert. Read about Peter Jackson's A Nightmare on Elm Street script here. Watch the trailer here. Watch Good Taste made Bad Taste here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Aug 22, 2022 · 56 min
TV Corner #1 - The X-Files: Pilot (1993)
This week - something new - we present WEIRD KID TV CORNER... *insert spooky music here* We are talking about the Pilot episode of The X-Files because the truth is out there. Created by Chris Carter. Directed By Robert Mandel. Starring Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully and David Duchovny as Fox Mulder. Find the show in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald (Absent). Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Aug 15, 2022 · 2 hr 32 min
The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991)
This week we are going long... and doing other football things to get a first down so we can talk about The Taking of Beverly Hills from 1991. Directed By Sidney J Furie. Written By Rick Natkin & David Fuller And David J Burke. Starring Ken Wahl as Boomer Hayes, Robert Davi as Bat Masterson, Matt Frewer as Ed Kelvin and Harley Jane Kozak as Laura Sage. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Aug 8, 2022 · 1 min
PSA: Weird Kid Video is Closed on Account of Plague
No new episode this week. Come back next week for The Taking of Beverly Hills. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Aug 1, 2022 · 2 hr 36 min
Masters of the Universe (1987)
This week we are finding the right tune on the cosmic key so we can open a door to Eternia and find the power - we are talking about the He-Man movie - Masters of the Universe from 1987. Written By David Odell. Starring Dolph Lundren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor and Courtney Cox as Julie Winston. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Jul 25, 2022 · 2 hr 42 min
Heathers (1989)
This week are taking a lunchtime poll about what we'd do if we were Veronica Sawyer - we are talking about Heathers from 1989. *CONTENT WARNING* Heathers and this podcast discuss teen suicide and some other dark stuff so feel free to skip this one if you want. And if you need to talk - help is always available - Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or SMS 0477 131 114 in Australia. Directed By Michael Lehmann. Written By Daniel Waters. Starring Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer and Christian Slater as Jason 'JD' Dean. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Jul 18, 2022 · 2 hr 35 min
American Ninja (1985)
This week - in episode 16 - we are forgetting everything we know so we can learn the way of kubodera - ninja magic - we are talking about American Ninja from 1985. Directed By Sam Firstenberg. Produced by Menahem Golan & Yoram Globus. Written By Paul De Mielche. Story by Gideon Amir & Avi Kleinberger. Starring Michael Dudikoff as Joe, Steve James as Curtis and Judie Aronson as Patricia. Watch the trailer here. Buy Stories From The Trenches with Sam Firstenberg here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Find Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films via Just Watch here. Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Jul 11, 2022 · 2 hr 23 min
Alien Nation (1988)
In episode 15 - we are getting our sour milk on so we can talk nonsense about Alien Nation from 1988. This episode was recorded before James Caan passed away which is why we don't mention it during the podcast. Although Caan was openly not a fan of this movie, we think it stands tall as an example of his ability to bring his A-game every time he was on screen over his incredible sixty-year career. Directed By Graham Baker. Produced by Gale Ann-Hurd. Written By Rockne S. O’Bannon. Starring James Caan as Matt Sykes, Mandy Patinkin as Sam Francisco aka George and Terrence Stamp as Harcourt. Watch the trailer here. Watch Phillip Rhee on the Art of Action here Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Jul 4, 2022 · 2 hr 39 min
Best of the Best 2 (1993)
Welcome to the second semi-whenever the hell Keean feels like it Sequel Week. This week we are cashing in our emotions and going all-in in a fight to the death under the bright lights of the vegas strip - we are talking about Best of the Best 2 from 1993. Directed by Bob Radler. Written By Max Strom & John Allen Nelson. Starring Eric Roberts as Alex Grady, Phillip Rhee as Tommy Lee, Edan Gross as Walter Grady, Chris Penn as Travis Brickley and introducing Ralf Moeller as Brakus. Watch the trailer here. Watch Phillip Rhee on the Art of Action here Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Jul 4, 2022 · 2 hr 31 min
Future Cop II aka Trancers II (1991)
Welcome to the first semi-whenever the hell Keean feels like it Sequel Week. Join us as we return to the past to save the future and both our marriages. This week we are talking about Future Cop II aka Future Cop II: The Two Faces of Deth aka Trancers II aka Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth from 1991. Directed by Charles Band. Screenplay By Jackson Barr. Based on Characters created by Danny Bilson & Paul De Meo. Starring Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and Megan Ward. Watch the trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @weirdkidvideo
Jun 20, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
Highlander (1986) Part Two
This week - Part Two of our deep dive into the most epic dorkiest cool movie of all time - Highlander from 1986. Directed By Russell Mulcahy. Written By Gregory Widen and Peter Bellwood & Larry Ferguson. Starring Christoper Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Roxanne Hart. Watch the trailer here Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @weirdkidvideo
Jun 13, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min
Highlander (1986) Part One
This week we are talking about what might be the most epic dorkiest cool movie of all time - we are talking Highlander from 1986 ...and we talked for so long that we are splitting the episode into two parts. Come back next week for part two Directed By Russell Mulcahy. Written By Gregory Widen and Peter Bellwood & Larry Ferguson. Starring Christoper Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Roxanne Hart. Watch the trailer here. Watch the Skycam in the broadcast footage of the AWA show here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @weirdkidvideo
Jun 6, 2022 · 2 hr 36 min
Thrashin’ (1986)
Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Venice Beach, where we lay our scene. From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal skateboards of these two foes - a pair of star-crossed lovers have a nice time - we are talking about Thrashin' from 1986. Directed By David Winters. Written By Paul Brown and Alan Sacks. Starring Josh Brolin, Robert Russler, Pamela Gidley and Sherilyn Fenn (swoon). Watch the trailer here. Watch Keean's Thrashin' & Juliet mash-up trailer here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don’t follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @weirdkidvideo