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Review: The Surfer (2024)

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It’s no secret that Nicolas Cage has been getting even better with age and that this current era of his career has been filled with wild surprises and unconventional risks . The Surfer is—and I say this with no hyperbole—one of the best films Nicolas Cage has ever made. This is a wild ride.  Cage plays a father who has returned to Australia, the country of his character’s birth, where he plans to buy the house he lived in as a boy. The house overlooks the beach and an endless ocean, the perfect place to raise his own son, surfing the same waves that he surfed as a child before life took a tragic turn and he had to leave paradise. But there are cracks in the dream: the house may be lost to a higher bidder, and even worse, a distance grows between Cage and his son that seems irreparable. Worst of all, the beach is guarded by a gang of toughs who have a “you don’t live here, you don’t surf here” policy, and they’re willing to guard their waves with violence. These roughnecks are led ...

New Imprint: Box Sets! Persuaders! Avengers! Nic Cage! And More

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The latest arrivals from Imprint are really speaking my language: TWO Harvey Keitel box sets, Nic Cage, The Persauders on Blu-ray, and the missing link for Avengers collectors! This one is full of can't-miss goodies. Let's check 'em out! https://viavision.com.au/ My COMPLETE coverage of every Imprint release: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9mzrKoPo-5dzf-gv4KbkWH3 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight Swag...

Review: Renfield (2023)

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The modern era of Nicolas Cage's career has seen the actor taking wild risks and seeking roles that interest and engage him. Sometimes those risks pay off, other times they don't. On paper, Cage as Dracula sounds like inspired casting, and let's face it, this is the stuff that cult movie dreams are made of.  Unfortunately, Nic Cage can't save Renfield . Sure, he's clearly having fun in the movie, but the dirty little secret of this movie is that Cage is a supporting player who doesn't have all that much screen time. Nobody should be surprised, since the movie is titled " Renfield ", but it's a shame because whenever Cage is on screen, the movie is engaging and fun. When he's not--which is too often--it fails.  Is Renfield a comedy? It's not funny. Is it horror? There are no frights. Is it an action movie in the vein of John Wick ? On that note, at least, it provides things that we haven't seen in a while, such as people being beaten to...

HorrorPack April Unboxing Plus GIVEAWAY!!!

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Giveaway time! In our latest HorrorPack unboxing, we check out the April Blu-ray bundle and announce how YOU can win your own box! Full details at Twitter.com/cerealmidnight Horrorpack.com We are viewer supported! To unlock the entire Collecting At Midnight series plus collection tours and over 100 EXCLUSIVE EPISODES, visit Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight ! CerealAtMidnight.com Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite

A Conversation With Hollywood Stunt Legend Steven Lambert

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Steven Lambert has stories--LOTS of them! With decades of experience as a Hollywood stunt man and stunt coordinator, he's worked with just about everyone. Now he joins Cereal At Midnight to discuss his book, STEVEN LAMBERT: FROM THE STREETS OF BROOKLYN TO THE HALLS OF HOLLYWOOD! Order Here Stay up to date on everything happening with Cereal At Midnight with these links: CerealAtMidnight.com Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite

Interview with PIG Director Michael Sarnoski

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Cereal At Midnight sits down with writer/director Michael Sarnoski to discuss his new movie PIG, working with Nicolas Cage, how this unconventional tale took shape, and what's coming next! Follow Michael Sarnoski on Twitter @MichaelSarnoski Order PIG Here (Cereal At Midnight earns a small commision from purhcases made through our links) Cereal At Midnight review of PIG Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 100 videos that aren't available anywhere else. Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight ! CerealAtMidnight.com Facebook/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com

PIG (2021) Movie Review - The Age Of Cage!

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In this episode, we're discussing PIG, a stunning new film starring Nicolas Cage in a performance that some are saying ranks among his best. This is one we've gotten lots of requests for! Buy PIG on Blu-ray here More Nicolas Cage episodes Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 100 videos that aren't available anywhere else. Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight! CerealAtMidnight.com Facebook/CerealMidnight Twitter: CerealMidnight Instagram: CerealMidnight Letterboxd: CerealAtMidnite Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com

Thrift Store 26: Truth, Consequences, and Tap Dancing

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In our latest thrift store video, we return to the hallowed hall of bargain buys to plunder the treasures of media history!  see ALL our thrift store videos HERE Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 90 videos that aren't available anywhere else! Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight!

The Summer of Cage Continues!

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The Summer of Cage continues! Find out what Nicolas Cage movies we've been watching and what we thought of them in this, our second installment in our summer series!  Catch the first Summer of Cage video HERE

The Summer of Nicolas Cage Begins!

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Heath and Bree kick off The Summer of Nicolas Cage! Buckle up, it's going to be a very bumpy ride. Want EVEN MORE Cereal At Midnight? We've got you covered! Support us on Patreon and gain access to our huge vault of exclusives, which includes over 80 videos that aren't available anywhere else! Find out more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight!

Review: Willy's Wonderland (2021)

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Willy's Wonderland is a fever dream of a film: strobing lights, bizarre music and imagery, and a premise that's askew from what we're expecting, at least in execution. Sure, this is a movie about a 1980's family entertainment center, complete with animatronic animals that come to life and kill, as no doubt inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. Yep, it's also starring Nicolas Cage, an actor who has embraced surrealism and baroque performances the likes of which audiences haven't seen since Vincent Price.  Somehow, in spite of these predictable ingredients, Willy's Wonderland still manages to surprise. Part of the fun the film offers is that IT knows that WE know this story already. Killer robots in a kid's party palace? Yup, been there, done that. So the film serves up the action and thrills in a way that feels both satisfying and as original as it can be, given the tropes it wants to play with.  The biggest delight for me is, believe i...

Collecting At Midnight Episode 2: Physical Media Discussion Show

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Welcome in to the second episode of "Collecting At Midnight!" In this podcast for your eyes, we'll discuss the latest thrift store hauls, some music pick-ups, walk on eggshells while discussing Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and I'll reveal a surprising new passion for a show that you'll never see coming. Along the way, we'll touch on classic rock, losing things in your home media library, and get maudlin over Toys R Us. It's fun for the whole family, except for when it's accidentally not! Get comfortable, grab a spoon, and join in the conversation, Midnight Cereal Society!