It’s time to grab your platform heels, put on something shiny, and prepare an extremely convincing story about inventing Post-its.This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are heading back to 1997 to revisit Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow.Romy and Michele may have survived high school, but when their 10-year reunion rolls around, suddenly their perfectly happy lives don’t seem quite impressive enough. The solution? Reinvent themselves as wildly successful businesswomen and hope nobody asks too many follow-up questions.We’re talking about:✨ Why Romy and Michele’s friendship makes the movie work📎 The greatest Post-it-related lie in cinematic history👗 Those absolutely incredible costumes💃 One of the strangest—and best—dance sequences of the ’90s🏫 Why high school reunions are inherently terrifying😂 The lines and moments that are still ridiculously funny📼 And whether Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion deserves a permanent spot in the VHS collectionPlus, we’ll dig into behind-the-scenes trivia, our favorite moments, and everything else that makes this movie such a gloriously weird ’90s time capsule.And Tater Tots: tell us in the comments, if you had to invent an elaborate fake career to impress everyone at your high school reunion, what would it be?💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

Before the MCU... before Iron Man... there was Howard the Duck.This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are joined by film critic Chris Bumbray to revisit one of the strangest comic book movies ever made.Was it really the disaster everyone remembers? Has it secretly become a misunderstood cult classic? Or is George Lucas's oddball talking duck exactly as bizarre in 2026 as it was in 1986?We'll dive into:🦆 Why Howard the Duck became one of Hollywood's biggest flops🎬 George Lucas's involvement after Return of the Jedi📚 How different the movie is from the Marvel comics🎸 Lea Thompson, Tim Robbins, and that unforgettable soundtrack👀 Behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and Easter eggs🤔 Does Howard deserve a second chance?Whether you've loved it for years or have only heard the legends, grab your popcorn and join us for another nostalgic trip through the VHS era.👍 If you enjoy movie reviews, cult classics, forgotten films, and '80s nostalgia, don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

Can two lovable idiots accidentally lock themselves inside a high-tech environmental experiment... and somehow save the day?This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat revisit Bio-Dome (1996), the outrageous cult comedy starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin. From slapstick chaos and unforgettable one-liners to its surprising environmental message, we're asking the big question:Does Bio-Dome deserve its reputation as one of the most ridiculous and terrible comedies of the '90s... or is there more to it than people remember?In this episode we discuss:Why Bio-Dome became a cult classicPauly Shore at the height of his careerThe real Biosphere 2 experiment that inspired the movieThe best (and worst) jokesBehind-the-scenes triviaWhether this '90s comedy still holds up todayWhether you grew up quoting this movie or you're watching it for the very first time, join us as we head back to the video store and revisit another VHS-era favorite.🎬 What did you think of Bio-Dome?Did it age better than expected, or should it have stayed in the '90s? Let us know in the comments!See what Toni and Ryan thought of the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCo6QWXmlu0 (spoiler: they didn't love it... 😂)💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com#biodomemovie #90sMovies #MovieReview #TheVHSClub

A glass Coke bottle falls from the sky and somehow launches one of the most unexpected movie hits of the 1980s.This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat head to the Kalahari Desert to revisit The Gods Must Be Crazy, the quirky South African comedy that became a word-of-mouth sensation and a video store favorite. We discuss the film's unique premise, unforgettable physical comedy, surprising global success, and whether it still works for modern audiences.Along the way, we'll explore behind-the-scenes trivia, the movie's unusual journey to cult-classic status, and why a simple Coca-Cola bottle became one of the most memorable movie props of the decade.Was this a forgotten gem worth rediscovering, or should it stay in the VHS era?💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

This week on The VHS Club, we're saddling up for one of the most fun and unexpected movies of the early 2000s: A Knight's Tale. Join us as they revisit the film that asked an important question: What if medieval jousting tournaments felt like a rock concert?Starring Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell, and Shannyn Sossamon, A Knight's Tale mixes knights, romance, comedy, sports movie energy, and a killer soundtrack featuring Queen, David Bowie, and more. It's a movie that absolutely shouldn't work on paper... yet somehow became a fan favorite.We'll discuss Heath Ledger's star-making performance, Geoffrey Chaucer stealing every scene, the unforgettable soundtrack, behind-the-scenes trivia, and whether this medieval underdog story still holds up more than 20 years later.Is A Knight's Tale a modern classic? Or is it just a product of its time?Grab your armor, practice your jousting pose, and join us for another trip back to the VHS era.Read Roger Ebert's adorable review of this one: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-knights-tale-2001A Knight's Tale review in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2001/aug/31/geoffreychaucerBe kind. Rewind.💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

What if the best Cinderella movie wasn't animated... or even magical?This week on The VHS Club, Katie is joined by special guest Marielou Mandl to revisit Ever After, the beloved 1998 retelling of the classic fairy tale starring Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott, and Anjelica Huston.Is this the greatest Cinderella adaptation ever made? Why has it remained such a comfort movie for so many people? We'll dive into the performances, unforgettable costumes, romance, behind-the-scenes trivia, and all the reasons this version continues to charm audiences nearly 30 years later.We'll also share our favorite scenes, fun production facts, and decide whether Ever After deserves its place among the all-time great '90s movies.Grab your favorite movie snack, rewind the tape, and join us live!What if the best Cinderella movie wasn't animated... or even magical?💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

Multi-pass? More like multi-watch.This week on The VHS Club, Katie is joined by special guest co-host Doc Rock to revisit one of the most beloved sci-fi films of the VHS era: The Fifth Element.Directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, and Chris Tucker in a role only Chris Tucker could play, The Fifth Element is a wild blend of science fiction, action, comedy, and pure 90s weirdness.Since this happens to be Doc's favorite movie, we're diving deep into what makes it so special. From the unforgettable world-building and costume design to the iconic characters, quotable lines, and behind-the-scenes stories, we'll explore why this colorful cult classic continues to stand out nearly 30 years later.We'll also discuss:🚕 Flying cars and futuristic predictions🧡 Leeloo's journey from supreme being to pop culture icon🎤 The unforgettable Ruby Rhod🎬 Fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia📼 Whether The Fifth Element still holds up todaySo grab your multipass, hop into your flying taxi, and join us live.💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

Buuuuuddy!This week on The VHS Club, we're heading back to 1992 to revisit Encino Man, the movie that introduced many of us to Brendan Fraser's lovable cave man, gave Pauly Shore one of his most iconic roles, and somehow convinced an entire generation that thawing out a frozen prehistoric human was a totally reasonable high school science project.We'll talk about Brendan Fraser's star-making performance, Pauly Shore at the peak of his powers, Sean Astin before Middle-earth, and why this weird little comedy has remained a beloved VHS-era favorite for more than 30 years.Plus:🥔 Fun behind-the-scenes trivia🧊 The surprising origins of the movie📼 Why Brendan Fraser almost wasn't cast🎬 The legacy of Pauly Shore's biggest hit🏫 Peak early-90s high school movie energy⚡ Our favorite moments, quotes, and memoriesSo grab a Big Gulp, throw on your flannel, and join us as we ask the important question:Does Encino Man still wheeze the ju-uice?💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

Take off, eh!This week on The VHS Club, we're cracking open a cold one and revisiting the Canadian cult comedy classic, Strange Brew, which stars Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as the legendary Bob & Doug McKenzie.From beer factories and hockey jokes to bizarre villains, Shakespeare references, and some of the most quotable lines to ever come out of Canada, we're diving deep into one of the strangest comedies of the VHS era. We'll discuss:🍁 How Bob & Doug McKenzie became cultural icons🍺 The surprising Hamlet connection📼 Our favorite scenes, quotes, and moments🎬 Behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories🇨🇦 Whether Strange Brew still holds up today⭐ Our final Christian Tater ratingsWas Strange Brew a staple in your VHS collection? Or is this your first trip to the Elsinore Brewery? Join the conversation live and let us know.Fun fact! Strange Brew is loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Once you know that, it's impossible to unsee, from the dead father and evil brewery owner to the romance and revenge plot hiding underneath all the beer jokes.💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com

This week on The VHS Club, Katie & Nat are joined by Josh to revisit one of the greatest sci-fi comedies ever made — Spaceballs (1987).Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Daphne Zuniga, this legendary parody takes aim at Star Wars, merchandising culture, sci-fi tropes, and basically anything else Mel Brooks could squeeze into hyperspace.Join us as we:Revisit Dark Helmet, Lone Starr, Barf, and Pizza the HuttTalk Rick Moranis’ all-time comedy performanceDiscuss why Spaceballs became such a massive cult classicBreak down the endless quotable moments and fourth-wall jokesCompare it to other Mel Brooks classics and parody movies of the eraAnd ask the important question: “When will then be now?”From ludicrous speed to Schwartz jokes, this movie remains one of the funniest and most endlessly rewatchable comedies of the 80s.💌 Sign up for our email newsletter: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com/email🎬 Learn more & connect with us: https://www.thevhsclubpod.com📼 See the movie list (and add your own!): https://movielist.thevhsclubpod.com🕹️ Play Freeze Frame, our movie-guessing game: https://game.thevhsclubpod.com