Favorite Physical Media of 2020

In the final episode of 2020, we look back on our favorite releases of the entire year!

Further viewing links after the jump break:

Collecting At Midnight Episode 20 (Patreon Exclusive)

It's the last Collecting At Midnight of the year! Join us as we discuss recent pick-ups, Black Friday sales, and even the current state of physical media! Where does 2020 stack up in terms of media trends? It's Auld Lang Syne, Cereal At Midnight style!

For more info on how you can support us on Patreon and get tons of collection tours, exclusive videos, audio commentaries, live hangouts, and exclusive giveaways for the monthly cost of a fast food meal, visit patreon.com/cerealatmidnight to find out more!

Mail Call: Holiday Packages from YOU!

It's mail time again! In this episode, we're opening packages of coolness sent by YOU, the Cereal At Midnight community!

Check out Art's channel here

Check out Nathan's channel here

Also be sure to check out the episode of Film Journey featuring Cereal At Midnight as a guest 

Let's Talk About It's A Wonderful Life

All the presents have been opened, holiday cheer has been has been had by one and all, and we now turn out attention to a beloved Christmas movie that we seem to have a minority opinion about. In this episode, let's talk about It's A Wonderful Life.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

Wishing you a Cool Yule. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

EPIC New Release Haul!

 

In this EPIC New Release Haul, we talk the latest new arrivals and even a few pre-orders that arrived several weeks before they're officially available!

Discussed in this video:

:57

Ultraman Taro 

Standard Edition

Steelbook Edition

4:58 

The Freshman

Like Father Like Son

Blind Fury

8:48 Love and Monsters

12:42 Imprint Film Noir Collection I - 

Via Vision

Deep Discount

19:06

Popeye

20:57 Life After the Navigator

24:35 Intersect

27:16 

The Gambler Collection (Walmart Only)

MacShayne Collection

30:26

Space Ghost and Dino Boy

Josie and the Pussycats

34:52 Beastmaster

37:51 Makeflix Spotlight

Dinosaur Island

Lizard's Leg and Owlet's Wing 

Evil Spawn 

Monogram Double Feature - Ape Man / Doomed to Die 

THE MANDALORIAN Season 2 Finale SPOILER DISCUSSION

Let's talk about the season two finale of The Mandalorian! No hot takes here, but Heath has some things on his mind, and he's inviting you to join the conversation!

Check out our Star Wars Bookshelf episode about The Thrawn Trilogy

Die Hard Video Commentary Feat. Eric D. Wilkinson

Heath is joined by Eric D. Wilkinson (curator of the MVD Rewind Collection, producer of The Man from Earth, and director of The Violence Movie) for a video commentary of 1988's DIE HARD! Come out to the coast! We'll get together, have a few laughs!

Check out our full interview with Eric HERE

Stay up to date Eric D. Wilkinson's projects using these links:

Facebook.com/MVDBlurayDVDCollectorsBrands

Facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection

Wilkinson Brothers Present Dick n' Balz 

MVDshop.com

December Record Collection Update: 75 New Additions! (Patreon Exclusive)

In our latest Patreon Exclusive, the tales from the record store continue as we bag about 75 more dollar bin purchases! Some GREAT stuff in this batch: Motown, sixties soul, movie soundtracks, and television's greatest hits! Why is this stuff only a dollar?!

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and DOZENS of hours of exclusive videos, hangouts, behind-the-scenes content, collection tours, and more for the cost of a fast food meal by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

Was Thelma Todd Murdered? Hollywood, the Mob, and An Unsolved Mystery

Cereal At Midnight is joined by classic film aficionado Vanessa Buttino for a discussion on the life and mysterious death of Thelma Todd, one of the bright stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood! Put on your detective hat as we talk about the mob, the mystery, and what really happened on that cold December night in 1935!

Follow Vanessa on Twitter @vanessabuttino

Superveebs.com

Thrift Store Mini Episode (Patreon Exclusive)

In this Thrift Store mini-sode, we're highlighting a few recent bargain pick-ups!

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and dozens of hours of exclusive videos, hangouts, behind-the-scenes content, collection tours, and more for the cost of a fast food meal by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

TV-Palooza! TV on DVD and Blu-ray Reviews

It's TV TIME! In this TV-Palooza, we're talking about some television shows on DVD and Blu-ray that we've been catching up on! 

Purchase these shows using the links below to support both the distributors and Cereal At Midnight:

12 Monkeys: The Complete Series

- Buy At Amazon

Franklin & Bash: The Complete Series

- Buy At Amazon 

Future Man - The Complete Series 

- Buy At Via Vision

- Buy At JB Hifi

The Benny Hill Annuals 1970-1979 

- Buy At Via Vision

- Buy At JB Hifi

- Buy At Deep Discount 

The Kenny Everett Video Show: The Complete Collection

- Buy At Via Vision

- Buy At JB Hifi

- Buy At Deep Discount

Man About the House: The Complete Collection

- Buy At Via Vision

- Buy At JB Hifi

- Buy At Deep Discount

New WB Movies on HBO Max - Great Idea or Dumpster Fire?

By request, Cereal At Midnight is weighing in on the new announcement that ALL first-run 2021 Warner Bros films will premiere on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day as their theatrical release! Bring some popcorn, our thoughts may surprise you.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Complete Series Blu-ray Review

Mission: Impossible - The Complete Original Television Series is now available on Blu-ray and it may be the most ambitious TV-on-Blu-ray release to date! In our review, we cover the video quality, the packaging, and whether or not this is worth an upgrade if you own the series on DVD!

Purchase Mission: Impossible on Blu-ray HERE 

Find our review/unboxing of Gunsmoke: The Complete Series HERE

Beautiful Darkness: Perry Mason Season 1 Blu-ray Review

*Note: Warner Brothers Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The Opinions I share are my own.

In the new PERRY MASON series, the iconic lawyer is returned to his 1930s pulp fiction detective roots in a way audiences have never before seen on screen. Find out why we think this series combines the best of '30s crime cinema with the film noir movement in our full Blu-ray review!

Purchase Perry Mason Season 1 using the following links

Walmart

Best Buy

DeepDiscount

HorrorPack November 2020 Unboxing!

The latest HorrorPack has arrived! Let's unbox it together to see what dark delicacies have been curated for us this month. To have horror delivered to your doorstep each month, visit HorrorPack.com!

Black Friday 2020 Haul!

Black Friday 2020 has come and gone, and it was as strange and unique as the rest of the year! In this episode, Heath and Bree show you what they bought during these three weeks of big box media deals at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target!

102 MORE Records Rescued from the $1 Bin! (Patreon Exclusive)

We're going back to the record store in our latest Patreon Exclusive! Hot on the heels of our 95-record haul and bargain basement pricing, we've rescued another 102 albums from the cheap bins, and you won't believe what we found! 

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and dozens of hours of exclusive videos, hangouts, behind-the-scenes content, collection tours, and more by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

Midnight Movie Society - Curated Underground, Taboo, & Cult Horror

What is Midnight Movie Society? We're joined by Adrianna Gober, the programming director of this streaming service, for a conversation about underground, taboo, and cult horror films that are too provocative for Amazon and too fringe for Shudder! Find out more at MidnightMovieSociety.com!

Imprint Strikes Back! New Movie and TV Releases to Melt Your Face Off

Imprint strikes back with TONS of worldwide exclusives! In this episode, we cover EIGHT new additions to the Imprint Movies line (Peckinpah, Bava, Bob Hope!), as well as HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR, the FIRST entry in the Imprint Television line! We also talk about a half-dozen complete series TV shows on DVD and Blu-ray, which include the COMPLETE series of Taken, Timeless, Future Man, The Kenny Everett Video Show, Shades of Blue, and ten years of Benny Hill! We wrap things up with a look at the COMPLETE Lonesome Dove Blu-ray box set, which includes FIVE mini-series events, and some hard to find movies from the Paramount vaults starring Carroll Baker and Alan Ladd! Rarely has so much of pop culture history been featured in a single Cereal At Midnight video. You absolutely will not believe your eyes. 

Check out ALL of these releases at Viavision.com.au and tell them Cereal At Midnight sent you!

Our previous Imprint coverage

Unboxing A Full Moon Features Sale Haul! (Patreon Exclusive)

In this Patreon exclusive, Heath unboxes a recent Full Moon Features sale order, but all does not go according to plan.

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and dozens of hours of exclusive videos, hangouts, behind-the-scenes content, collection tours, and more by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

Makeflix EXCLUSIVE Black Friday Scoop!

Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter (The Dead Next Door, Robot Ninja, Skinned Alive) stops by to make a HUGE Black Friday announcement that fans of the video store era, aficionados of shot-on-video genre movies, and indie film buffs won't want to miss! This is by far the most ambitious independent home media project we've ever seen, and we've got your EXCLUSIVE interview with the man who's making it happen! 

Order the set HERE

Makeflix.com

Facebook.com/makeflix

Twitter.com/makeflix

Instagram.com/makeflixstore

Exclusive New Releases from Umbrella Entertainment!

In our latest spotlight on Umbrella Entertainment, we're talking about some brand new WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE Blu-rays and movie collections! First is BLOOD VESSEL, a gnarly Australian horror film with tons of style. Next up is HALF BAKED, the stoner cult classic! Finally, we discuss THE JUNGLE JIM MOVIE COLLECTION, featuring six jungle action films from the golden age of pulp! We also discuss more Blu-rays that you can't get anywhere else! 

Shop UmbrellaEnt.com.au for everything here and more!

You can also pick up these titles using these links (and support Cereal At Midnight with your purchase):

Blood Vessel Blu-ray

Half Baked Blu-ray 

The Jungle Jim Movie Collection

95 Records Rescued From the $1 Bins! (Patreon Exclusive)

Let's talk about music! In this Patreon-exclusive, Heath recounts the tale of the epic $1 bins at his local record shop and the 95 ALBUMS that he rescued from them! Let's go through them together!

Not a Patreon supporter yet? Unlock tons of collection tours, hours of monthly exclusive videos, audio commentaries, live streams, hangouts, and more by visiting Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight!

Hammer Films Ultimate Collection Blu-ray Review

In the largest Hammer Films Blu-ray set released to date, Mill Creek Entertainment shines a spotlight on Hammer's collaborations with Columbia Pictures and the wide array of horror, thrillers, crime films, war movies, exploitation films, and swashbuckling adventure movies that the partnership created! Join us we discuss all twenty films and the special features of this ULTIMATE COLLECTION!

Order your Blu-ray box set of 20 Hammer Films HERE

Inner Sanctum Mysteries Blu-ray Review

Enter The Inner Sanctum! All six chilling tales from Universal are now on Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment, and Cereal At Midnight has your full review. Join us as we cover the films, the picture quality, the extras, and the impact of these timeless tales of the macabre from the studio that forever put a stamp on cinema with their dark creations!

Order your copy of The Inner Sanctum Mysteries HERE

Check out our unboxing video of this title, the 20-movie Hammer Films Blu-ray box, and the 12-film Rita Hayworth Blu-ray collection HERE

Q & A: Streaming, Movie Storage, Films That Need Blu-rays

It's Q and A time as Heath and Bree talk about streaming media, the best way to store media, films that still need Blu-rays, and what--if anything--is going on at our local theater!

Filmmaker Lisa Downs Discusses Life After Flash and Life After The Navigator!

Cereal At Midnight is pleased to talk to filmmaker Lisa Downs, the director behind the smash documentary Life After Flash, which chronicles Sam J. Jones' years following the iconic role of Flash Gordon. Lisa also talks about her NEW FILM, Life After The Navigator, which focuses on the fall and rise of Joey Cramer, the former child star of the 1986 classic Flight of the Navigator!

LifeAfterTheNavigator.com

LifeAfterFlash.com

LifeAfterTheMovies.com

Facebook.com/lifeafterthenavigator

Facebook.com/lifeafterflash

Twitter: NavigatorMovie

Twitter: LifeAfterFlash

LisaNDowns on Instagram

Makeflix Spotlight! (Robot Ninja, Dead Next Door, J.R. Bookwalter, Tempe Digital, Indie Horror)

Spotlight on Makeflix, the place to find indie movie hits like Robot Ninja, The Dead Next Door, Ozone, Skinned Alive, Screaming in High Heels, and so much more! Makeflix.com is the online home of many independent releases from filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter and other passionate creators, and in this video, we'll discuss what makes these releases truly special!

Unboxing Hammer, Inner Sanctum, Rita Hayworth, and Franklin & Bash! New from Mill Creek Entertainment!

It's unboxing time! We're checking out some of the most anticipated releases of the entire year as we dive into Hammer Films: 20-Film Set, The COMPLETE Inner Sanctum Mysteries Film Collection, Rita Hayworth Ultimate Collection Blu-ray set, and the complete series of Franklin and Bash! This is an incredible slate of releases from Mill Creek Entertainment, and you're among the FIRST to see them anywhere!

Order here to grab these killer releases AND support Cereal At Midnight:

Hammer Films 20-Film Set

Inner Sanctum Mysteries

Rita Hayworth Ultimate Collection

Franklin and Bash

Our Icons of Horror spotlight on Hammer Films

Find out all the details about The Inner Sanctum Mysteries HERE

Review: Automat by Stephanie Kane

In her latest novel, Automat, author Stephanie Kane returns readers to the world of art, investigation, and murder.

Automat is the second novel featuring Kane's Lily Sparks character, the Conservator of Paintings at the Denver Art Museum. Lily has a unique gift: a perfect eye. Her area of expertise has served her well at the museum, as she's able to visually dissect paintings almost instantaneously, dividing what is original from what has been touched up, embellished, and outright added to works of art. 

In the first Lily Sparks novel, A Perfect Eye, these skills serve the character well in an area that she never could have expected or prepared for: murder. When a killer begins recreating famous works of art through real life homicide, our conservator protagonist is able to use all of her mental acumen and discernment to determine motive, influence, and ultimately identify the killer. 

The second novel, Automat, returns readers once again to the world of high art and murder. The title of the book is also the title of a famous 1927 panting by Edward Hopper, and that piece itself serves as the inspiration for a whole new murder mystery. Can Lily Sparks combine her years of museum expertise with her innate gifts of investigation to expose the killer before they strike again?

Kino Lorber Studio Classics Haul - Action, Pirates, and Peppard!

It's Kino time! In our latest spotlight and haul video focused on Kino Lorber Studio Classics, we cover their most recent sale and discuss some new releases hot off the presses!

Thrift Store Confidential #1 - Patreon Exclusive!

Hey Patreon supporters: the first ever episode of THRIFT STORE CONFIDENTIAL has just been posted, and it's only for Patreon! This half-hour video features a stack of movies, music, and books purchased from the thrift shop!

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and dozens of hours of exclusive videos and extras by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight! $7 gets you all of our video extras, access to secret groups, live streams, group watches, and more!

DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 4K, LAST STARFIGHTER and MALLRATS RESTORED! (Blue Underground, Arrow Video)

Let's talk about some KILLER new releases! First up, the cult Euro-horror film DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS makes an Ultra HD debut courtesy of Blue Underground's new 4K/Blu-ray/CD soundtrack combo pack. Then let's discuss THE LAST STARFIGHTER and MALLRATS, both from Arrow Video and both newly remastered for Blu-ray with tons of new features! There's never been a better time to be a fan of movie history and physical media!

Check out our Blue Underground reviews HERE Purchase using these links to support these companies and Cereal At Midnight: Daughters of Darkness The Last Starfighter Mallrats

Collecting At Midnight 18 - Don't Hassle the Hoff (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)

 

In our latest Collecting At Midnight video, we cover some new video game releases, books both new and old, recent Hamilton Book purchases, dirt cheap jazz, Kenny Rogers Walmart exclusives, Ollie's comics, and outrageous Beatles cover songs, and of course, a bevy of films and TV shows that run the gamut! 

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and about 30 hours of exclusive videos by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight! $7 gets you all of our video extras, access to secret groups, live streams, group watches, and more!

The War of the Worlds ILLUSTRATED EDITION from Bitmap Books

H.G. Wells' landmark sc-fi/horror novel THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is one of the most respected AND adapted works in fiction. Bitmap Books has published the iconic tale in an ILLUSTRATED EDITION featuring nearly 100 new pieces of eye-popping artwork from artist Adam Rufino! Check out our review of the book that combines the best elements of classic literature with the world of graphic storytelling!

 

Purchase the book via this link to support both Bitmap Book AND Cereal At Midnight

Bitmapbooks.co.uk

Cereal At Midnight videos about Bitmap Books

V For Vendetta 4K UHD Review! Remember, Remember...

*Note: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this video. The opinions I share are my own.

V For Vendetta arrives on the 4K UHD format and Cereal At Midnight has your in-depth review of both the movie and whether or not this is a title worth upgrading in your collection! 

Horror Pack Halloween 2020 Unboxing!

The October Horror Pack has arrived just in time for Halloween! Join as we unbox the latest dark offerings, which, as always, includes an exclusive Blu-ray that you can't find ANYWHERE else!

Find out more at HorrorPack.com!

Icons of Horror: Hammer Films

In our latest installment of the ICONS OF HORROR series, we fix our gaze upon the giant of British horror: HAMMER FILMS! With shocking violence that pushed all boundaries, buckets of ruby red blood, and stars like Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Ingrid Pitt, Michael Ripper, Caroline Munro, and Oliver Reed in their stable of talent, , Hammer films inhabits a class all its own. Join us as we celebrate this famed icon of horror, but let us make haste: nightfall comes soon, and with it, the monsters of the dark!

Hammer Time: Hammer Horror Ultimate DVD Box Set

Icons of Horror Playlist

The Last Hoorah by Stephen Lackey

It’s hyperbolic, the title I mean. Theaters will reopen, but they may never be the same post pandemic. This summer they attempted a soft reopening and it was truly only for one film; TENET. Christopher Nolan pushed hard, leaning on the contract for the film, to ensure that the film only premiered in theaters, and shockingly the studio responsible for the film, Warner Brothers stood by him. The question is why? Why did this film over all films “require” theatrical viewing? I won’t be spoiling TENET here, but I will attempt to answer the question, and share my own experience seeing the film in an IMAX theater.

The Flintstones Complete Series Blu-ray Review (With Restoration Comparison Images!)

*Note: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this blog post. The opinions I share are my own.

The Flintstones: The Complete Series has arrived on Blu-ray from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and we've got your complete review with ALL the details you need to know, PLUS comparison shots that display just how much better these newly-restored episodes look compared to their DVD counterparts! Today we celebrate as another piece of Hanna-Barbera magic has been preserved. Yabba-dabba-doo!

Pick up your copy of The Flintstones: The Complete Series using this link and support classic animation AND Cereal At Midnight with your purchase! Official release date is October 27, 2020!

Check out Cereal At Midnight's overview of the Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection DVD line!

The Occultist Collection Review (Indie Horror, Camp Blood, Axe Grinder)

In our latest foray into the world of independent and micro-budget horror, we're discussing The Occultist Collection, two films that deal with horror from beyond this earthly realm! 

Check out all the details and purchase your own by contacting David Sterling and telling him that Cereal At Midnight sent you!

Amazon Prime Day Haul! (Patreon Exclusive!)

In our latest Patreon exclusive, Heath and Bree discuss what they bought during Amazon Prime Day, why 4K is the last physical format, and what movie packaging wins the award for the worst of all time!

Not a Patreon supporter? Unlock this and about 30 hours of exclusive videos by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

Back to the Future 4K UHD Steelbook UNBOXING and REVIEW! (Best Buy Exclusive)

Back to the Future celebrates its 35th anniversary by making its 4K DEBUT in a brand new limited edition set that collects all three timeless films in Ultra HD! In this video, we unbox the Best-Buy-exclusive Steelbook version, break down what's on each disc, and talk about the most important aspect of all: how do these movies look in 4K? Fire up your flux capacitor and strap in, we're going BACK TO THE FUTURE!

Buy the standard 4K edition on Amazon HERE

By the Best Buy Steelbooks HERE

ULTRAMAN One Year Celebration!

It was one year ago that Ultraman first arrived on Blu-ray in North America thanks to Mill Creek Entertainment and Tsuburaya Productions, and what a wonderful, exciting, and adventure-filled year it's been! Join Cereal At Midnight as we look back at the DOZEN complete Ultraman TV series that were released over the past 12 months!

Check out ALL of our ULTRAMAN coverage HERE

Friday the 13th Collection Deluxe Edition from Scream Factory - Unfiltered Thoughts

It's not an unboxing, but we've got a lot to say about the new Friday the 13th box set from Scream Factory! Heath gives his unfiltered opinion about his love for Jason and his favorite horror franchise, the many DVDs and Blu-rays that exist for these films, and what we think about this new DELUXE box set collection!

Pick up your own copy of the Friday the 13th Collection Deluxe Edition HERE and support Cereal At Midnight!

He Man and the Masters of the Universe Origins WAVE 1! (Mattel, MOTU)

He-Man is back! Mattel's Masters of the Universe Origins action figures are arriving in stores everywhere, and the power of Grayskull lives again! In this episode, we give a full rundown of the entire first wave, including vehicles and beasts, discuss costs, and how these new figures pay tribute to the classic designs, but feature modern posability! 

Comics MEGA-Update at Ollie's Bargain Outlet!

 

Hot on the heels of our recent Ollie's comic book coverage, we've got a (literally) HUGE haul filled with Marvel omnibuses, DC hardcovers, entire series runs, and the ultimate Avengers collectible!

Mail Call! Handmade Films, Original Art, and Seventies Sleuths!

This MAIL CALL features movies financed by a Beatle, awesome original art, and detectives with feathered hair and bell-bottoms! Thanks to Ronald, Jim, and Eddie for the incredible and generous mail, and thanks to YOU for watching!

HORROR talk with Adame Cesare, Author of CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD

Heath is joined by horror author ADAM CESARE, writer behind the smash hit book CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, for a discussion about the current state of horror, favorite Clive Barker films, boutique labels, B-movie releases, and the current state of the slasher film! 

Pick up your own copy of Clown in a Cornfield HERE

Check out Adam at AdamCesare.com, on Twitter, Facebook, and on YouTube!

Check out Josh Jabcuga's Cereal At Midnight interview with Adam HERE

New DVD and Blu-ray Release Spotlight!

 

It's time for a new release spotlight! In this episode, we're taking a look at some titles that have just been released in the last few weeks! Links to each title below:

Announcing IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS II! (80s Horror Documentary Project)

Hot on the heels of the MASSIVE success of the first documentary, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS II has arrived! The campaign to support this 4-hour-PLUS '80s horror doc is now underway and running all October, culminating at Midnight on Halloween night! Find out all the details in this video, and be sure to support the project using this affiliate link, which also helps Cereal At Midnight: 

Clearance Movies At Big Lots!

Big Lots has slashed prices on many of their DVDs and Blu-rays, and the clearance prices are out of this world! Check out all the details, including the movies we picked up at an unbelievable bargain!

THEY LIVE - A Cereal At Midnight Commentary (Featuring Writer Josh Jabcuga)

Grab your x-ray shades, because Cereal At Midnight is kicking off the Halloween season with this audio commentary for John Carpenter's 1988 horror/action classic "They Live!" Heath is joined by IDW comics writer, freelance All Elite Wrestling content provider, and Cereal At Midnight contributor Joshua Jabcuga to talk about "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, anti-authoritarian film-making, the incredible career of John Carpenter, and what makes this movie as relevant as ever three decades after it was originally released. 

We have come to chew bubble gum and celebrate "They Live!" 

And we're all out of bubble gum.

*Note: this commentary was recorded for Patreon in October of 2019.

The Games That Weren't - Video Game History from Bitmap Books!

 

The latest volume of video game history and preservation from Bitmap Books has arrived! The Games That Weren't chronicles 40 years of games that never quite made it to final release for various reasons. With tons of development screenshots, concept art, and stories from those who were there, we don't have to wonder what could have been anymore!

Purchase your copy here, and let them know that Cereal At Midnight sent you! 

Our past Bitmap Books coverage:

Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compedium

Micro But Many

Patreon Exclusive: Collecting At Midnight 17 (The One Where the Bird Poops on Heath)

We're kicking off autumn with Collecting At Midnight 17! The latest Patreon-exclusive video is dedicated entirely to movies and TV shows on DVD and Blu-ray Behold the Hamilton Book hauls... tremble in awe at a massive box set imported from Germany! The Jurassic Deck beckons, but beware pooping birds and squirrels throwing nuts. It's a jungle out there!

Not currently supporting Cereal At Midnight? Find out how you can help Cereal At Midnight create content full time and get hours of monthly exclusive videos (plus access to our archive featuring literally dozens of collecting videos) starting at just $5 a month by visiting Patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

SAVE THE LITTLE RASCALS! Huge Announcement From CLASSICFLIX! (Restoration, Our Gang, Hal Roach)

Breaking news: ClassicFlix has just unveiled a huge crowdfunding campaign to preserve and restore THE LITTLE RASCALS! Find out all the details from the founder of ClassicFlix as he tells us how we can get involved, what the preservation entails, and how the future of Hal Roach's iconic creation rests in the hands of the fans themselves! Make sure to stick around until the very end as there's an exclusive SCOOP about upcoming ClassicFlix projects that you will hear here first!

To get involved and secure your own DVD or Blu-ray copy of The Little Rascals restorations, visit the Indiegogo campaign and get involved HERE

Also be sure to visit ClassicFlix.com to shop their stellar line of Hal Roach Streamliners, restored classics, and Silver Series titles, and let them know Cereal At Midnight sent you!

Patreon Exclusive: Kino Lorber Pick Ups!

It's Kino time! In this Patreon-exclusive Kino Lorber pick-ups episode, we're talking about some recent new releases such as the Bob Hope and Dr. Who double drops as well as some purchases that have just arrived from the "While Supplies Last" sale.

MASSIVE Mill Creek Entertainment Update! (Ultraman, Battlefield Earth, Musicals)

Prepare thyself for a MASSIVE Mill Creek Entertainment update episode! Join us as we discuss Ultraman Ginga, a bevy of double and triple features that range from comedy to thriller, four crooner classics, controversial sci-fi epics, and some huge box sets that you'll want to add to your collection! Did someone say 50 movie pack? 

Links mentioned in this video:

Evil Takes Root: The Curse of the Batibat review

Interview with Mill Creek Entertainment

HorrorPack #51 Unboxing! (Horror Movies Delivered To Your Door)

Once again, the most chilling time of the month has arrived! Beware, the monsters are unleashed upon HorrorPack subscribers! What deadly delights await us in HorrorPack #51? Let's dig the up together!

For more information about HorrorPack and how you can have horror delivered to your door, visit HorrorPack.com, and tell them Cereal At Midnight sent you!

Patreon Exclusive: Huge Record Collection Update AKA The One with All the Free Records!

In this PATREON EXCLUSIVE record collection update, Heath tells the story of the 60+ free records he acquired, how it all happened, and what he got! This is one for the ages.

Not a Patreon supporter yet? Unlock tons of collection tours, hours of monthly exclusive videos, audio commentaries, live streams, hangouts, and more by visiting Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight!

Spotlight on IMPRINT - A NEW Movie Label With INCREDIBLE Releases!

IMPRINT is a new label from Australia's Via Vision Entertainment, and in just a few short months, they've managed to put their lasting stamp on the physical media marketplace! In this episode, we're spotlighting the IMPRINT brand and covering their five latest releases, which range from science fiction classic to dark surreal crime, and even Oscar-winning romance. Make yourself comfortable as we take a deep dive into what makes this new physical media distributor so special and celebrate the power of cinema!

Find Imprint at ViaVision Entertainment's storefront HERE

*Note: All prices are in Australian currency.

Imprint at DiabolikDVD

New Comics At Ollie's Bargain Outlet! Marvel Omnibus, Batman, and More!

New comics have started to show up at Ollie's Bargain Outlet! This drop includes Marvel Omibuses, over-sized Batman hardcovers, and even an Avengers book you won't believe!

Check out ALL of our Ollie's comics coverage HERE

Golden Grahams RETRO RECIPE Cereal Review!

In our latest cereal review, we're checking out the new RETRO RECIPE of Golden Grahams from General Mills! Will it truly taste like we remember from the 1980s, or like the mullet, is it best forgotten? Grab a spoon and let's find out!

Thrift Store 24 - The Dirty Two Dozen!

In the 24th installment of the thrift store series, we've got everything from Golden Age Hollywood treasures to stuff from the bottom of the Garbage Pail. We've also got some true rock and roll history, '80s Swayze, and a gem featuring the Man Who Would Be Bond! Know what I mean, Vern?

EVIL TAKES ROOT: The Curse of the Batibat CONTEST and REVIEW!

Evil Takes Root: The Curse of the Batibat is now available, and we not only have a full Cereal At Midnight review, but we're giving YOU a chance to win the movie courtesy of Mill Creek Entertainment! Details on how to win are in this episode!

For more info on how you can support us on Patreon and get tons of collection tours, exclusive videos, audio commentaries, live hangouts, and exclusive giveaways in return, visit https://www.patreon.com/cerealatmidnight to find out more!

All of our exclusives unlock at just $5!

Comics Collection Update September 2020 (Patreon Exclusive)

 In our latest Patreon-exclusive video, we're talking about comics! This collection update features 100 new additions to the comic book collection from Marvel and DC, and covers some full-runs and creator-driven titles from the '80s!

To learn how you can support Cereal At Midnight and get hours of monthly exclusives, visit Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight

Mail Call - Pounds of Pulp, Vintage Action Figures, Comics, and Valuable Vinyl!

This mail video comes courtesy of Art, Corey, and Kyle, and you will NOT BELIEVE what all they sent! Pounds and pounds of pulp paperbacks, collected edition comics, vintage toys and action figures, and even some really obscure and unbelievable vinyl selections with movie connections! Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who has ever mailed Cereal At Midnight ANYTHING, and thank you for being a part of this community. YOU ARE THE BEST!

For more info on how you can support us on Patreon and get tons of collection tours, exclusive videos, audio commentaries, live hangouts, and exclusive giveaways in return, visit https://www.patreon.com/cerealatmidnight to find out more!

All of our exclusives unlock at just $5!

EVIL TAKES ROOT - THE CURSE OF THE BATIBAT! Unboxing NEW Horror from Mill Creek Entertainment

A new horror film has been unleashed upon the world with EVIL TAKES ROOT: THE CURSE OF THE BATIBAT, and Cereal At Midnight has your first hands-on look! Drawing from the mythology of The Philippines, this brand new independent chiller transports the nightmare all the way from the western Pacific Ocean to the American Midwest. The 2020 film is making its DISC DEBUT via this DVD from Mill Creek Entertainment! Be the first Horror Kid on your block to see Evil Takes Root!

Grab your copy HERE 

Don't forget to check out our full interview with Mill Creek Entertainment's Vice President of Marketing, Barrett Evans! See it HERE

Review-Palooza! Flash Gordon, Pitch Black, Hidden Tarantino, and Rare Scream Factory!

In the latest Review-Palooza, we're diving deep into Arrow's FIRST 4K UHD releases ever, exploring hidden Tarantino connections in the least-likely of places, and delving into catalog titles from Warner Archive, Kino Lorber, and Scream Factory!

Time Codes:
Flash Gordon 4K - 1:33
Pitch Black 4K - 7:28
Birds of Prey (Harley Quinn) - 13:09
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion - 19:48
Attack of the Crab Monsters - 24:21
Deathsport - 29:11
The Mystery of the Wax Museum - 33:50
Blood on the Moon - 37:19
Footlight Parade - 40:36
The Carole Lombard Collection - 45:45
- Fast and Loose
- Man of the World
- No Man of Her Own
The Tony Curtis Collection - 51:38
- The Perfect Furlough
- The Great Imposter
- 40 Pounds of Trouble
Cold Sweat - 59:40
Zachariah - 1:01:38
Go Go Mania - 1:04:49
Nightmare Beach - 1:07:11
The Paleface - 1:09:09
Money for Nothing - 1:11:30
The Accidental Studio - 1:13:16

August 2020 HorrorPack Unboxing - An Autograph and Bianca the Horror Cat!

August's HorrorPack has arrived! Four fresh horror titles delivered to your doorstep each month, and the latest box even includes AN AUTOGRAPH. For more info about HorrorPack and their service plans, visit HorrorPack.com and be sure to tell them that CerealAtMidnight (and Bianca the Horror Cat) sent you!

Huge Twilight Time Movies Haul from Hamilton Book - Out of Print Insanity!

 

Twilight Time may be little more than a memory after their unfortunate closure earlier this year, but their legacy lives on in the movies they released! Recently, dozens of Twilight Time Blu-rays showed up at HamiltonBook, one of the internet's best-kept secrets. In this episode, we're running down the 20 films Cereal At Midnight picked up during the sale and paying tribute to a movie label gone too soon!

What Movie Does This Tea Remind Me Of? Taking The BRUU Tea Movie Challenge!

Let's mix things up! In this episode, we're unboxing the latest Bruu Tea subscription box and then comparing each tea's flavor profile to a movie with similar qualities! It's the Bruu Tea Movie Challenge, and it's only happening here at Cereal At Midnight!

To try Bruu for yourself and customize different tastes and subscription levels, be sure to visit BruuTea.co.uk and use code BRUU25 for 25% off your first order! 

CANNON FILMS APPRECIATION with Austin Trunick, Author of THE CANNON FILM GUIDE!

Heath is joined by Austin Trunick, author of THE CANNON FILM GUIDE for a discussion about all things Cannon Films! This video is packed with everything we love about Cannon: Chuck Norris, Van Dammage, break dancing, ninjas, muscle-bound heroes and villains, gladiators, and cartoons come to life!  Austin tells us some of his favorite stories from behind the scenes of the (in)famous film studio, and even shares a few secrets! This interview is not to be missed for exploitation, cult, and B-movie fans. The video store is open!

Buy THE CANNON FILM GUIDE VOL. 1: 1980-1984 (over 500 pages!) using these links and support both the author and Cereal At Midnight:

Amazon (Hardcover) - https://amzn.to/3gw8pXi

Amazon (paperback) - https://amzn.to/3b2daqu

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