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The Unholy Trinity has a lot going for it. First, there's Pierce Brosnan, who has matured into a character actor that consistently delivers some of the most interesting work of his entire career. Then there's Samuel L. Jackson, who seems visibly delighted to be in another western. Even David Arquette, no stranger to westerns himself, provides an interesting and unconventional performance. The natural majesty of Montana, with its snow-capped mountains and wide-open vistas, is a perfect setting for a tale of revenge and greed, with the seasonal backdrop of winter providing visual distinction from the many dusty oaters that take place in arid deserts and harkening back to such classics as Robert Altman's McCabe and Mrs. Miller .  Unfortunately--and it pains me to write this-- The Unholy Trinity simply doesn't work. Many of the elements for success are here, but without a cohesive story, it never quite comes together. The plot of the film is confusing and needlessly convo...

Universal's new MURDER SHE WROTE: THE COMPLETE SERIES box set tips the scales at 62 discs, making it a serious contender for the biggest Blu-ray box set ever released. Let's investigate this ambitious new Blu-ray release! Get Murder She Wrote at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kELqen At MovieZyng: https://www.moviezyng.com/murder-she-wrote-the-complete-series-bluray-blu-ray-angela-lansbury/840418321928 **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Members...

The Warner Archive Spotlight is back! In this episode, we're checking out new-to-Blu-ray western, noir, musical, and Hanna-Barbera classics! Get these releases at MovieZyng.com Or use this Amazon link to support Cereal At Midnight: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** When shoppi...

In this HUGE vintage paperback haul, I'm showing over 150 books purchased during the month of May from second hand stores, used book shops, and thrift stores! **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https:...

Just announced, I contributed a retrospective about Wolfgang Petersen's stunning thrill ride POSEIDON to the new 4K, just announced by Arrow. It arrives on August 12th.  Full Details and Specs HERE

In this New Release SUPER SHOW, we're covering more than 24 physical media releases from labels all over the world: Arrow, Eureka, Flicker Alley, ClassicFlix, MVD, Radiance, and more! Plus, new Steelbooks unboxed! **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnigh...

Lilo and Stitch is the latest in what has become a long line of "live action" remakes of Disney animated classics, a blatant attempt by the House of Mouse to inject some fresh life back into properties that were once successful, but that might have cooled over the years. With Disney, everything in their storied history is fodder for a remake or sequel. Bob Iger, the divisive head of the company, calls this "IP mining," which is every bit as cold and calculating as it sounds. Now, just a couple of months after Disney's new refresh of Snow White , they turn their attention to one of the most beloved properties of the last 25 years.  This new version of Lilo and Stitch is fun and heartwarming, but also completely forgettable. Certain elements of the production, such as the aliens that pursue Experiment 626 (played here by Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen) don't really lend themselves to live action, so these characters are therefore "in disguise...

Not too long ago, I heard an interview with Oscar-nominated filmmaker James Mangold in which he described "plot" as the enemy of storytelling. Of course, plot is required in any story, but Mangold explains that it can also be a barrier to exploring the characters, their motivations, and their relationships. You want your story to have just enough plot to give your characters momentum, then to stay out of the way and let your characters thrive. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning contains so much plot that frequently draws the story to a complete and total halt. The first major action scene in the movie occurs at close to the 90-minute mark. In the entire 169 minute film, there are two major action scenes and two big set pieces--one on a submarine, and another with prop planes. The rest of the movie--the other half--is simply characters running from point A to point B and then delivering exposition when they get there. You see, in order to stop something terrible from h...

In my first Imprint video of 2025, we're digging into Bewitched, UFO, TV Movies, and more Carry On films on Blu-ray! https://viavision.com.au/ **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAgnl...

Dustin Morrow is a filmmaker, an author, a college professor, and the co-host of THE LONG REWIND, an 80s movie podcast!  DustinMorrow.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-rewind-an-80s-movie-podcast/id1736860763 https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongRewind **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************...

In this episode, I showcase the haul from a vintage media hunting expedition! Thanks to all the channel Members for making these videos possible! You can also find this video on Patreon:  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight   **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Ce...

Celluloid Dreams returns! Label founders Guido and Lucas Henkel discuss the details of their new 4-disc release of the giallo classic SHORT NIGHT OF GLASS DOLLS, plus share their insights on the current boutique Blu-ray business. ******************************** https://www.celluloid-dreams.net Short Night of Glass Doll at Amazon https://amzn.to/44xjaFq The Case of the Bloody Iris at Amazon https://amzn.to/45cPPOJ Short Night of Glass Dolls at DiabolikDVD  https://diabolikdvd.com/product/short-night-of-glass-dolls-celluloid-dreams-4-disc-4k-uhd-blu-ray-preorder/ The Case of the Bloody Iris at DiabolikDVD https://diabolikdvd.com/product/case-of-the-bloody-iris-celluloid-dreams-4k-uhd-blu-ray-preorder/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552600199555 https://x.com/CelluloidDrms https://www.youtube.com/@CelluloidDreamsUSA https://bsky.app/profile/celluloid-dreams.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/celluloiddreamsusa ************************************************************...

Frank Tarzi returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about cinematic roots, new developments at Kino Lorber, and the current state of physical media! Download the audio version of this podcast everywhere you get your podcasts! This is Frank's fifth appearance on Cereal At Midnight. Find them all here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9mZDTUUYwn2pMj3ELth-Jjn **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https:...

In this collection update video, we're unboxing the latest Steelbooks from Lionsgate Limited, PLUS new Vestron Video, He-Man/Masters of the Universe, and Ultraman releases! **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel...

JOSH JABCUGA: Matt, this is our third interview for Cereal at Midnight. Last time we talked, almost three years ago , your novelization of William Malone's Scared to Death   was published.  Since then, Vinegar Syndrome Press put out a lavish edition of your novel Madman , which is based on the screenplay of the rather notorious movie. Next up, on May 20th, your novel Feeders , which is already garnering early buzz and strong word of mouth, is being released by Gallery Books. This is your tenth novel , and if I'm not mistaken, the first being released by a major publisher. First off, congrats on the milestone and all your success. Without spoilers, what can you tell us about the genesis of Feeders ? MATT SERAFINI: Thanks, Josh. Always appreciate the conversation, my friend. You are correct that Feeders is my tenth book and my first with a traditional publisher, Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books. It’s been a blast to work with them.  And it’s funny, when y...