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Django, Prepare a Coffin! aka Preparati la bara! aka Viva Django (1968)

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"Django, have you always be alone?" As a matter of fact, the answer is no! This is just one of dozens of movies featuring Italy's most successful western hero (anti-hero?), coming over a year after the 1966 Spaghetti Western classic from director Sergio Corbucci and starring Franco Nero. Lucky for us, Preparati la bara , which was directed by Ferdinando Baldi, feels like an important and worthy installment in a series of sequels that don't always connect to Corbucci's famous original film. With an alternate origin story, stylish cinematography, and one of my favorite scores in all of the genre, this movie is a Spaghetti Western gem!

Big Lots Blu-ray and DVD Haul!

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Big Lots is a surplus and overstock store that can be an incredible resource for finding cheap Blu-rays and DVDs! Check out this haul of movies and see what kind of deals are out there!

Blu ray Unboxing! Kino Lorber Studio Classics Sale Haul

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In this physical media video, we unbox six Blu-rays from a recent Kino Lorber Studio Classics sale. These are genre movies that hark back to the awesome days of the video store, when cool box art and an interesting name were enough to get you to rent a video!

It's Your Universe - Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe, Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars, Disney)

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Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels, and the founder of the global fashion brand Her Universe, has written a book designed to tell her own story and to empower others. With a voice deeply influenced by the films of Disney and Star Wars, "It's Your Universe" is a fantastic motivator to remind everyone, especially young girls, that they can accomplish anything they set their sights on.

Buying A Mystery Video Game At Target

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Ride shotgun as we get out of the movie dungeon and actually take a trip to Target to pick up a video game. What video game is it? You'll have to tune in to see! Thanks to the viewer requests for more shopping videos and more video game content. This video is a step toward more of that! Thanks for all your great suggestions!

Let's Go See Solo - A Star Wars Story! (Non-Spoiler Movie Review)

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Hey, let's go see Solo: A Star Wars Story! In this video, we all pile in the car and head to the movie theater together, then I give my honest, non-spoiler thoughts about it!

The Future of Cereal At Midnight! Where Do We Go From Here?

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As this channel closes in on 1000 subscribers, I'm looking to YOU to ask where it should go from here! Do we stick with physical media, movie, TV, comics, and pop culture discussion, or does it go beyond that into new, exciting territory? I'm asking YOU for your opinion! Feel free to weigh in here in the comments or on Twitter @CerealMidnight Thanks so much for watching these videos and being a part of the community! You truly are the best! The future is bright, and we'll discover it together!

Disney's Tomorrowland: Flawed Beauty (Disney Movie Review)

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2015's big budget would-be blockbuster Tomorrowland wasn't the movie that anyone was expecting, including Disney themselves. But does that mean that there's nothing to take away from the film? In this movie review, I talk about my affection for the Walt Disney Pictures movie Tomorrowland, its origin as a theme park land, and delve into some of the spin-off material. Things even get a little personal before it's all said and done.

Let's Try Super Mario Cereal! (Nintendo Kelloggs Breakfast Review)

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Let's hop on board the Odyssey and chow down on some Super Mario Cereal! With an Amiibo built into the box, this cereal contains cutting edge technology, but how does it taste? Is it delicious, or does it taste like it's left over from the eighties? In this video, we find out together! This taste test is ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!

Space Lounge Vol. 3

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Welcome to the Space Lounge: Volume 3! This edition contains the longest, most eclectic mix of music yet! Featuring Dusty Springfield, The Lovin' Spoonful, and King Louie himself, this is a blast backwards in time to the days of coolsville! Pour something smooth, loosen your tie, and get ready to dance in your socks to this curated playlist of incredible music from the fifties, the sixties, and the seventies as we rocket into orbit!

Turmoil InThe Toy Box: The Book That Ruined Childhood

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Take a trip back to the 1980s with this look at how some profiteers viewed literally every single children's property, toy, and cartoon as evil! When it comes to my thoughts on Phil Phillips' book Turmoil in the Toybox, "This time, it's personal!" For fans of He-man and the Masters of the Universe, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, Rainbow Brite, Care Bears, Voltron, Transformers, Barbie, Smurfs, Thundercats, SIlverhawks, Dungeons & Dragons, and unicorns! If you grew up in the 80s or you're just obsessed with one of the greatest decades ever, this video is for you.

My Mill Creek DVD Collection: Part 2 (Blu-ray, physical media)

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In the second and concluding look at my Mill Creek DVD and Blu-ray collection, I show how the distributor has largely outgrown the 50-movie collection business model and has become legitimate pop culture preservationists. We also look at the good and the bad aspects of their releases from the last few years.

Batman Ninja Non-Spoiler Review (DC Animated Universe Movie)

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The latest DC Animated Universe movie transports Batman, the Bat-Family, and his Rogue's Gallery to feudal Japan! Written, produced, and directed by a Japanese crew, how does this original anime stack up against some of Batman's classic adventures? Is Ninja Batman as cool as he sounds? Why does Robin look like he cuts his own hair? Check out this non-spoiler review from Cereal At Midnight and see if this Bat flies or ends up crashing through a second-story window.

My Mill Creek DVD Collection: Part 1

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In the first of two videos looking at Mill Creek Entertainment, I show you my collection of Mill Creek DVDs and explain where the company came from. We examine their origins as the company that put out those 50 movie packs and classic 80s cartoons like Bravestarr and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In the next video, we will conclude with a look at the kind of products Mill Creek has been releasing for the last few years and see how different they are from the public domain DVDs that they started with!

Avengers Infinity War Non-Spoiler Movie Review: Thanos is My Spirit Animal

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The internet needs another Avengers Infinity War review, right? Here it is! This is the official Cereal At Midnight take on the hottest sequel since Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo! Planets will burn and alien families will perish in the merciless (but polite) opinions expressed herein! For fans of Disney, Marvel, Thanos, Avengers, Thor, Thanos, that Captain America guy, Thanos, Black Widow, Thanos, Scarlet Witch, Thanos, Spider-Man, Thanos, Thanos, Thanos, Thanos, and Thanos. Did I leave anyone out? That's right, Thanos! This review exists because Thanos wishes it so.

Mighty Avengers Stories: Comics that Inspired the Movies (Infinity War, Age of Ultron)

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And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's Mightiest Heroes found themselves united against a common threat! On that day, the Avengers were born, to fight the foes no single super hero could withstand! These comic adventures show how the comics influence the movies and serve as great reading for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! These stories feature the hottest Marvel characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Thor, and The Vision as they face off against the toughest foes like Thanos and Galactus.

Thrift Store Movie Score: Disney and the Duke (John Wayne and Walt Disney DVDs)

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In the latest DVD and movie collection update video, we review some thrift store pick-ups that consist of a handful of John Wayne films and a nice chunk of DISNEY DVDs, including an out of print Walt Disney Treasures tin set!

Let's Talk About Doctor Who Part 2: Collecting Who (DVDs, Blu-rays, Books, Toys)

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Welcome to Part 2 of Cereal At Midnight's look at all things Doctor Who! In this video, we'll focus on collecting Who: the novels and books, records, and most importantly, the DVDs and Blu-rays! We'll compare the U.S. releases of classic Doctor Who to the British ones and I'll even give some tips for completing your own Doctor Who DVD collection! Of course, we could never touch on all the aspects of collecting in a single video, so that's where YOU come in! Comment and share your favorite Doctor Who collectibles! Do you read the comics? Do you have a favorite novel? Are you into the Funko Pops? Get involved in the conversation, because Cereal At Midnight is all about YOU!

Let's Talk About Doctor Who Part 1: The Doctors Old and New (Classic vs Modern)

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In the first of two episodes focusing on the longest-running science fiction TV show in history, Doctor Who, we dig into the Doctors themselves to see how they hold up. We also compare the classic series to the more modern 2005 revival of the show to see how they're different. What are the show's strengths? What about weaknesses? Strap in for an honest look at one of the most fun and enduring TV shows ever.

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal Review! Do We Dig 'Em?

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Grab a bowl and pull up a chair as we dig into Kellogg's Honey Smacks and share an honest review of this cereal that's been around since 1953! We'll look at the mascot, the box, and most importantly, the cereal itself! More cereal reviews:

DVD & Blu ray Movie Collection Update 4-10-18: Marvel, Anime, Digital Exclusives, Catalog Titles

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In this video, we'll take a look at some recent additions to the Cereal at Midnight DVD and Blu-ray collection. We'll talk Marvel, some anime, discuss a Fantastic Four exclusive, the direction of Martin Scorsese's career, and a movie monster that REALLY freaks me out!

Dirt Cheap DC Comics Haul (Ollie's Bargain Outlet Collected Edition Pick Up)

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DC Comics collected editions are hitting Ollie's Bargain Outlets in America and fans are finding some incredible deals! This video features the stack that I found at my local Ollie's and includes such characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Shazam, and Blue Beetle and books created by Tim Sale, Walter (Walt) Simonson, Len Wein, Jim Starlin, and John Byrne!

Coming Soon: Colossus of Rhodes and "The Sartana Collection"

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These two Blu-ray announcements have made the top of my list.

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!

Robert johnson, the Delta Blues, & the REAL Crossroads

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The legend of Robert Johnson is one of the founding myths of both the Delta Blues and Rock and Roll. Even eighty years later, his life and death still remain shrouded in mystery. Did Robert Johnson meet the devil at the crossroads at midnight, exchanging his soul for the ability to play the blues? More importantly, if those crossroads really exist, where are they? There are multiple sites that are thought to be the "real" crossroads; in this video, I'm going to tell you why I think there's only one truly logical choice. Let's go down to the crossroads together and see what we find.