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VIVA! Physical Media 111: The Shithouse

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · 11d

Nothing new this week due to a vacay! But all three of these guys want you to listen to episode 111....don't disappoint them. youtu.be/-xCWMTGK0mY?...

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · 18d

An OG Viva hang at Fantastic Fest 📼

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · 19d

2/3 of us are in Austin for the great Fantastic Fest but here’s episode 111 so we can also be on your screens and in your hearts, per usual. youtu.be/-xCWMTGK0mY

VIVA! Physical Media 110: Three Titular Ladies

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · 26d

And now for…the new episode: youtu.be/A9tzdlFh6H0?...

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · 27d

New episode before the new episode!!! 👏 📼

Scarecrow Video @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social · 27d

Before episode 110 drops tomorrow--how about watching episode 109?? @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social putting out episodes so quick we can't catch up. This one features THE WARRIORS, QUICK CHANGE, THE HUNT ('12), and MY DOG, THE THIEF. Viva! youtu.be/0Gcki_XgC-8?...

VIVA! Physical Media 108: When The Sun Goes Home, You Can Come Out (To Urgh! A Music War)

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don't forget! Our big huge awesome annual parking lot sale is this SATURDAY from 12pm-6pm (unless you're a member, then you get early access!) We can personally guarantee there will be loads and loads of incredible finds. See you there! 📽️

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Sep 2

Prolong your long weekend with new Viva! Episode 108 gets into some "Missing Pieces" with CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and THE DO-DECA-PENTATHALON; the gang visits old NYC with PANIC IN NEEDLE PARK and THE DEVIL AT YOUR HEELS, & a special guest recs SHRIEK OF THE MUTILATED. youtu.be/HAW9pqERldc?...

VIVA! Physical Media Mailbag 8/24/25

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BeSweets @besweets.bsky.social · Aug 27

@vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social @colonelmortimer.bsky.social explaining it's the TREND that's being exploited was a real penny-drop moment for me 🤯 and @whateverokay.bsky.social describing them as 'bonkers movies' with the 'volume turned up' on the sex and violence is perfect.

Thanks for the recs!

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

MAILBAAAG only this week, and we talk the terms of exploitation flicks. youtu.be/oIKROM7Qu88?...

VIVA! Physical Media 107: Just Having A Key Party Over Here

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Aug 18

Welcome to @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social's Viva Physical Media, episode 107! The gang covers slasher DEATH VALLEY (1981), jungle-adventure movie DARK OF THE SUN (1968), and new release dog flick, THE FRIEND (2024)! Like, subscribe, and go pet a sad dog. youtu.be/zwctm1qEcjs?...

VIVA! Physical Media 106: A Josef von Sternberg Email

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Aug 12

It's true, 106 is here!

Scarecrow Video @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social · Aug 12

Ep. 106 of @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social! Join @colonelmortimer.bsky.social & @whateverokay.bsky.social as they RvR their way through MIAMI MODELS and BEST FRIENDS, talk pre-code smooches/dopey G. Cooper in MOROCCO, and the lore of passing around a copy of THE TASTE OF TEA. youtu.be/eJRCSu9zuQE?...

VIVA! Physical Media 105: Hasenpfeffer Incorporated

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Aug 8

Episode 105 brings you Emalie's recommendation of '70s thrill ride ROLLERCOASTER and Matt's blaxplo gem MELINDA. Then, we continue to mix up the names of the two humans in the next dog movie, the documentary about Danny and Ron's Rescue, LIFE IN THE DOGHOUSE.

VIVA! Physical Media 104: The Whole Bloody Affair

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 28

Filming locations; extra booklets; our neverending journey to gather missing pieces; James Foley's angsty rom-dram RECKLESS; Penelope Spheeris' DUDES; the cyberspiritual opera that is WILD PALMS; RACHEL GETTING MARRIED and underseen Demme narratives in general! Viva 104! youtu.be/3xhJkFtjP5w?...

VIVA! Physical Media 103: Not Bad, A Little Sweaty

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 23

Cheers! In ep 103 Emalie revisits Edgar Wright's THE WORLD'S END. Matt asks you to unsee BC and talks about Walter Hill's great HICKEY AND BOGGS, and we all celebrate 4th of July (late) with an iconic ode to a classic tale (tail?), THE POOCH AND THE PAUPER from 2000. Viva! youtu.be/yTS8xO3KGK8?...

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 23

Tonight! 7pm at Northwest Film Forum and in partnership with Grand Illusion we will be introducing VIVA LA MUERTE. Grab a ticket and see you later! grandillusioncinema.org/film/viva-la...

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 16

VENDETTA rules! 2/3 of them do anyway. I'll keep everyone updated on more VENDETTAS to come.

VIVA! Physical Media 102: Enjoy With The Orifice Of Your Choice

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 16

We want to thank you for all the support, @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social just hit 2k subscribers!! Cheers to the next hundo episodes and the next zillion followers. Have your unborn child watch, buy our new hats, compliment @colonelmortimer.bsky.social's glasses! Here's 102! youtu.be/3BBrbXZFe2w?...

VIVA! Physical Media 101: To Own A Video Unit Is To Be Bitten By The Video Bug

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 8

In 101, we both learn what it’s like to own and operate a VCR; ANOTHER movie titled VENDETTA; the LA neo-noir HUSTLE; & what might be the most awful movie we’ve ever seen and definitely the worst thing we’ve ever covered, WHERE THE DEAD GO TO DIE. sorry! youtu.be/G93ahkIpiUY?...

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thank you to all who were able to make it out to The Beacon on Saturday to celebrate our 100th episode with Rutger Hauer and his terrifying baby blues. We sold it out and even had to grab some folding chairs! Here's to 100 more. 🫶

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 4

Celebrate with us tomorrow!!

Emalie Soderback @whateverokay.bsky.social · Jul 4

Don’t forget! Tomorrow! Buy tickets at thebeacon.film/calendar/mov...

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jul 1

Have you watched the Viva 100 Awards yet? Do you have your own winners and losers? 🏆 🎥 youtu.be/H9Cfiyt09o8

VIVA! Physical Media 100: The 100 Episode Super Show

Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jun 30

Happy 100th episode of @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social VIVA PHYSICAL MEDIA!!! Gather round and enjoy our centennial episode with the “Viva 100 Awards” and a segment aptly titled: “100 Days of Being Alive.” We love you! youtu.be/H9Cfiyt09o8?...

VIVA! Physical Media 99: 99 Episodes? That's Stupid.

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Viva Physical Media @vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎶 99 episodes of Viva on the wall, 99 episodes of Viva!!! Click the link, watch the video, then it’ll be…..100 episodes of Viva on the YouTube 🎶 youtu.be/oD8F8gbn0V0?...