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Friends on Film

Friends of River Oaks Theatre

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A new podcast from Friends of River Oaks Theatre (501(c)(3)) shining a new light on the world of film, the theatres that show them, and the artists and individuals who make it all possible. Each episode features lively discussions spanning the many areas of film, rooted in its history, present state, and future, highlighting local programming and festivals within Houston and the greater state of Texas.
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HoboTrashcan editor Joel Murphy and his longtime friend Lars Periwinkle discuss the latest in pop culture and their lives. With a slew of celebrity interviews under his belt and his access to television and movie screeners, Joel offers a knowledgeable perspective on pop culture while Lars is the voice of the people ... provided that the people are really into Batman, Doctor Who and Star Wars.
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Ephemeral

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The best source on our cultural identity is not the official, historical record — ask any anthropologist, it’s the town dump. Ephemera — those things that were just barely saved, and in some cases not saved at all — emanate with secrets we can only glimpse and mysteries we can never completely answer. The stories may be unfamiliar, but the themes are universal; this is a looking glass, a window into our own fragile, material existence that begs the question, “How will I be remembered?”
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The Films At Home Podcast covers all things movies, home entertainment, and physical media. The podcast is run by your host, Jeff Rauseo, a movie lover and collector/supporter of physical media. We talk about collecting physical media, 4K UHD and Blu-ray movies, home theater equipment, and industry trends in home entertainment. Follow along on YouTube for a video version of the podcast and much more content: https://youtube.com/c/FilmsAtHome Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/films_at_home ...
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Joel Murphy, Lars Periwinkle and their friends are back with the 11th annual Mabel Memorial Hobo Madness Tournament. This year, Hobo Radio Finds the Asshole. Specially, they are seeking to find the actor who is the best at playing an asshole on-screen. Elite Eight: Paul Gleeson v. Timothy Olyphant Dabney Coleman v. Robert Davi William Zabka vs. Wil…
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Joel Murphy, Lars Periwinkle and their friends are back with the 11th annual Mabel Memorial Hobo Madness Tournament. This year, Hobo Radio Finds the Asshole. Specially, they are seeking to find the actor who is the best at playing an asshole on-screen. Sweet 16: Paul Gleeson vs. Christopher McDonald John C. McGinley vs. Timothy Olyphant Larry Mille…
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Friends on Film (and Other Creative Mischief) hosts Rachel Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail kick off this episode with a conversation between Justice and our amazing friend, Kyle MacLachlan about: his new podcast filled with twists and turns, his passion for wine, being pursued by Bear, and his great career in film and on stage. Margot Gerber, h…
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Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are joined by Molly Regan to break down the 2024 Academy Awards. They go through all 10 Best Picture nominees and share their thoughts on Best Actor/Actress, Best Director and Best Short Films. Intro Music: “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks Hobo Radio is presented by HoboTrashcan.com and is a part of the Peak Sloth Podcast…
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Hi, Ephemeral fans! iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild are excited to tell you about Consumed - a brand new fiction thriller that we think will... consume you! Don't believe us? Check out this trailer to see for yourself. When you're done, head on over to Consumed starting 1/31 for weekly episodes. Show Info: When struggling journalist Sarah Simmons fi…
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It’s 2024, motherf@#kers! And Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are back with a new episode. They discuss the trendy new cups that share a name with a certain coveted sports trophy, people who record movies on their phones and, unsurprisingly, The Dark Knight Rises. Intro Music: “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks Hobo Radio is presented by HoboTrashcan.com …
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In our series finale, we ask some of our favorite creators about the ephemeral nature of podcasting itself. Featuring podcasters Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant (Stuff You Should Know), Holly Frey and Tracy V. Wilson (Stuff You Missed In History Class), Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick (Stuff To Blow Your Mind), Ben Bowlin, Matt Frederick, and Noel Brown …
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Next Thursday, Paramount+ will launch a reboot of the acclaimed sitcom Frasier. One day before its release, another reimagining of Frasier will drop; an unsanctioned one made by a ragtag group of animators and filmmakers who love the show. Our Frasier Remake is the brainchild of Jacob Reed. It’s a collaboration between over 100 artists who each too…
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Oscar Becher from Vinegar Syndrome is back on the podcast to talk about Vinegar Syndrome's newest release, Lost Picture Show, a 10 film Blu-ray box set of long lost films that have been revived by archivists around the world and the restoration experts at Vinegar Syndrome!We talk about the box set and the wacky films included in it, film preservati…
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Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle share their answer to the question that seems to be on everyone’s minds these days: how often do they think about the Roman Empire? They also discuss a new bank named BMO and weigh in on the alien corpse recently presented to Mexico’s Congress. Intro Music: “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks Hobo Radio is presented by HoboT…
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Anyone who has searched in vain to find a classic film on their various streaming services only to discover it has vanished from the digital landscape completely knows the value of DVDs and VHS tapes. Vidiots, a beloved LA video rental hub established in 1985, recently restructured itself into a 501(c)3 non-profit and opened a new space in Eagle Ro…
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Hollywood is still on strike, with both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA continuing their strike throughout the summer. Hollywood writer Ted Sullivan (Riverdale, Supergirl, Revenge,) joins the podcast today to talk about the writers' strike, the reasons behind the strike and why it's happening, his thoughts on streaming and modern Hollywood, and finally, some…
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This episode of Friends on Film will feature Kyle MacLachlan sharing stories about his weird and wonderful career and his passion for wine! (relaunched with Kyle when the strike is over), and NOW with other creative mischief: Cinema House Revival host Margot Gerber interviews Russ Collins, Director of Michigan Theatre Foundation, Pops the Usher (ak…
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This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are once again joined by Sara Carson. As teased on the last episode, Sara has returned to talk to Joel and Lars about sex and porn. And Lars shares the info on “Anal August.” Intro Music: “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks Hobo Radio is presented by HoboTrashcan.com and is a part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network…
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Kestrin Pantera has one of the coolest names ever. She also has one of the coolest careers ever. As a classically-trained cellist, she has performed alongside Weezer, Beck and Brandi Carlile. Recently, she has been playing shows with David Wain and Ken Marino’s Middle Aged Dad Jam Band. But her true passion is directing. Her latest film, Pretty Pro…
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This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are joined by an old friend … Sara Carson. Speaking of old, Joel, Lars and Sara discuss the various ways they have shunned modern technology and embraced a more analog lifestyle; including buying records and DVDs in 2023, avoiding setting up Threads accounts and using social media only to track food trucks…
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In this episode of Friends On Film, hosts Rachael Valentine Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail sit down with Mike Maggart to discuss his work and friendship with Wes Anderson, in Stories from the Set. There is also a nice shoutout from Anderson talking about his upbringing in Houston, and his support and experiences with the historic River Oaks Th…
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Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss The Idol, which, according to GQ, gave us “the worst sex scene in history.” They play a clip from the scene in question and try to figure out if anyone in the show has ever actually had sex. They also talk about Michael Keaton once again donning Batman’s cape and cowl. You can leave a message for Joel and Lar…
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Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss Joel’s recent outing to a backyard jam that featured Ken Marino, David Wain, Joe Lo Truglio … and Weird Al Yankovic! They also talk about the WGA strike and discuss which celebrities they would be heartbroken to find out something terrible about. You can leave a message for Joel and Lars anytime at 213-770-72…
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Here's what's new on Blu-ray and 4K UHD for June 2023, plus a look at the last month of physical media sales, the state of streaming, and an update on the podcast for the summer months. In this segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals an…
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Saila Reyes, Director of Marketing from Vidiots, joins the podcast today! To join me in donating to the GoFundMe, click here: https://gofund.me/9fc23c1d Saila and I talk about the re-opening of Vidiots, the importance of physical media, the community building that video stores create, giving people access to more films, their collection of 50,000+ …
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Physical media collector, horror movie enthusiast, and new YouTuber Mark from Tales From The Shelf joins the podcast today! We talk horror collectors, getting started on YouTube, his favorite recent releases, and his thoughts on the community. Find Mark on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Talesfromtheshelf Find Mark on Instagram: https://instagram.com…
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Ken from the excellent YouTube channel MidLevelMedia joins the podcast today! We talk about collecting habits, his favorite recent releases, how he got into YouTube and the physical media community, and the apparently hot topic of bootleg Blu-rays!Find Ken on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChIJ9Hv1haYSVNNsWUrmTxAKen's Instagram: https://…
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Self-proclaimed audio nerd and YouTuber Ealan Osborne joins the podcast to talk about Dolby Atmos, soundbars vs speakers, his favorite 4K demo discs, audio calibration, and the best home theater audio choices for different budgets!Check out Ealan’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@ealanosborneFollow Ealan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ea…
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Joel Murphy, Lars Periwinkle and their friends are back with the tenth annual Hobo Madness Tournament. This year, in honor of Cocaine Bear and John Wick: Chapter Four being released this year, they are pitting iconic action heroes against cinema’s deadliest animals. Final Four: The Birds vs. Ellen Ripley John Wick vs. Foxy Brown (and her wolves) Fi…
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Here's what's new on Blu-ray and 4K UHD for May 2023, plus a look at the last 12 months of physical media sales, April 2023 sales numbers, and a look forward at a shifting market. In this segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals and news…
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Radiance Films founder Fran Simeoni joins the podcast today to talk about his unique new physical media label, his time at Arrow Video, his journeys finding rare film prints, and the business methods behind starting a new Blu-ray label. Check out Radiance Films: https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/Buy Radiance Films in the US: https://diabolikdvd.com/p…
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Here's what's new on Blu-ray this week, April 25, 2023, plus news on Netflix ending their DVD-by-mail service and the results of the Media Play News Awards! Also, I will be moving this to a monthly segment rather than weekly to focus on other types of content, so stay tuned for the May 2023 episode coming soon! In this monthly segment of The Films …
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Filmmaker Drew Hanks joins the podcast today to talk about his independent film “The Made Man”. Drew self-financed his film and was able to get both a 35mm reel and a Blu-ray release created to celebrate the film’s release. Drew is a huge physical media enthusiast and collector who set out to make sure his movie got a physical media release by what…
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Joel Murphy, Lars Periwinkle and their friends are back with the tenth annual Hobo Madness Tournament. This year, in honor of Cocaine Bear and John Wick: Chapter Four being released this year, they are pitting iconic action heroes against cinema’s deadliest animals. Elite Eight: The Birds vs. SuperCop Jessica Yang Ellen Ripley vs. An Average Canadi…
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Here's what's new on Blu-ray this week, April 18, 2023, plus news on HBO Max changing its name, and an update on physical media sales!In this weekly segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals and news from the world of home entertainment a…
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Today’s episode features my friend Terrell Trotty, a Blu-ray collector, horror movie lover, and content creator with The Overlook Theatre! Terrell has an amazing movie collection going back many years, and he hosts the Blu-ray Tuesday video series each week on The Overlook Theatre. Terrell also works on the Unnamed Footage Festival as a host and ju…
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Here's what's new on home video for April 11, 2023, plus news on Disney's shifting home video strategy, the Kino Lorber Spring Sale and physical media sales data for the week. In this weekly segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals and n…
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Joel Murphy, Lars Periwinkle and their friends are back with the tenth annual Hobo Madness Tournament. This year, in honor of Cocaine Bear and John Wick: Chapter Four being released this year, they are pitting iconic action heroes against cinema’s deadliest animals. Round One: Samuel L. Jackson vs. The Birds SuperCop Jessica Yang vs. A Hippo Ellen …
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Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping @ Manscaped with promo code FILMSATHOME at Manscaped.com! Actor and physical media enthusiast Dominic Burgess joins the podcast today! Dominic has been a working actor in Hollywood for over 15 years, appearing on shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Dahmer, Star Trek: Picard, Dr. Who, Dr. Death, Fued, and The Go…
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In the debut episode of Friends On Film, hosts Rachael Valentine Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail sit down with renowned filmmaker Richard Linklater to discuss his body of work, his upbringing in Houston, and his experiences with the River Oaks Theatre. Alongside this in-depth interview, the episode also features several exciting segments from a…
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Here's what's new on home video for April 4, 2023, plus news on Disney layoffs, home entertainment sales, and the Funko/Mondo merger and layoffs. In this new segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals and news from the world of home entert…
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Justin LaLiberty, Director of Operations at OCN Distribution, joins the podcast today to discuss the work he does with OCN managing the partner label program for sister company Vinegar Syndrome. Justin also discusses the business of physical media at a boutique label and the changing market, the work he does for Vinegar Syndrome with art direction …
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Here's what's coming soon to home video for the week of March 28, 2023! In this new segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals and news from the world of home entertainment and physical media. Follow me on social media! YouTube: https://ww…
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Terror Vision is a new Blu-ray label looking to recreate the video rental store experience through their eccentric releases. From horror to comedy and action to drama, these guys are going to have it covered! Ryan and Brad are the team behind Terror Vision and I had a chance to talk with them about how they got started in home video, how they go ab…
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Here's what's coming soon to home video for the week of March 21, 2023! In this new segment of The Films At Home Podcast, Jeff Rauseo covers the new releases coming to Blu-ray and 4K this week, sales data and media revenue, and hot deals and news from the world of home entertainment and physical media. Follow me on social media! YouTube: https://ww…
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Today the world lost Lance Reddick. Joel Murphy interviewed him twice for the site – in 2005 and 2008. Today, we share the audio from those interviews and Joel talks about how much Lance Reddick’s kindness and thoughtfulness meant to him. Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks Interstitial – “Glass Android” by Lee Rosevere End – “Tick Tock” by Lance R…
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In today's episode Jeff Rauseo interviews Oscar Becher, Archivist and Vault Manager for Vinegar Syndrome, a restoration company with the mission to preserve and restore forgotten works of genre film and release them on DVD and Blu-ray. Oscar oversees an rH and temperature-controlled film archive with over 20,000 reels that have been fully cataloged…
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