Cereal At Midnight

  I have always loved Looney Tunes . I have always been a Daffy Duck fan. Some of my earliest memories are of the hilarious cartoons my dad and I would watch with this wonderful character. The old versions are classic and beloved.  I remember being excited about Duck Dodgers way back in the day. Just imagine how happy I was to discover a new version of Warner Brothers' greatest animated science fiction hero back in 2003.  I watched this show with absolute rapture before I went to sleep many nights.  My wife was incredibly tolerant of me needing my Duck Dodgers fix before bed. Like Mr. Garibaldi of Babylon 5 , Daffy very well could be my second favorite thing in the universe.

It's thrift store time again! Strap in, hoss, we're eastbound and down toward bargain-priced physical media! Check out all our Thrift Store videos with this handy dandy playlist !

In our latest mail call, we open a plethora of packages from the Cereal At Midnight community! This one has obscure and cult horror, dollar movies, cardboard Robin Hood, collectible cereals, the prince of polo, Roy Scheider up the wazoo, plastic Tom Baker, and exotic candy from lands far away! Please join us as we celebrate the generosity and awesomeness of YOU!

It's book report time! In this video, we discuss Bent Heavens, the new sci-fi/genre novel from author Daniel Kraus!

Join us for a 15,000 subscriber Q and A shindig! In this video, we answer dozens of questions from YOU! Nothing is off limits: from day jobs to collection statistics, from secret shames to favorite areas of our collection, we answer it all! Thank you for helping us cross this subscriber milestone!

Vertigo publishing had several successes in the time it stood as DC Comics' mature reading choice.The imprint has since been shut down, and DC just labels its mature books. The Vertigo label was closed in January of 2020. However, it has spawned the likes of The Sandman and Y: The Last Man along with a slew of other titles. One of those titles was The Pride of Baghdad . While this tale has fictional elements, the basis of this powerful story is true. In 2003, during the invasion of Iraq, Fedayeen Saddam troops took up a defensive position around a zoo as United States forces began the Battle of Bagdad. The zookeepers abandoned their posts, and after about 8 days of fighting, many of the animals remained caged and starving. However, during this time bombs had destroyed some cages and enclosures. The animals were wandering free in the abandoned city. Among them were four lions.  The Pride of Baghdad tells their tragic story and serves as a memorial to these majestic creatures...

It's review time! We've picked up a ton of movies lately, and it's time to review them! In this episode, we discuss 16 titles, including Color Out of Space, films from our recent Kino Lorber sales pick-ups, Mill Creek's retro VHS Blus, and some Dark Force/Code Red gems. Let's celebrate offbeat cinema and the movies that break out of the mold of SAMENESS!

It's time to unbox another famous movie robot! In this episode, we're talking a closer look at Iron Giant, based on the fantastic animated movie from 1999! Iron Giant is a Walmart exclusive and is $20! Find yours HERE Be sure to check out our video unboxing of Robby the Robot from the sci-fi classic film Forbidden Planet HERE

Kit Parker Films has announced Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations  for DVD and Blu-ray release on June 16, 2020! The collection features 17 shorts and two feature films, all of which have been restored from 2K and 4K scans of the best 35 mm sources that exist worldwide. The restorations have been completed in conjunction with the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Perhaps most notably, the 1927 silent Laurel & Hardy film The Battle of the Century is making its video debut in this collection after having been lost for 90 years! In addition to the 17 shorts and two feature films, there will be eight hours of exclusive extras, including commentaries, thousands of rare photos and documents, audio and film interviews with co-workers of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, and a full restoration of the only surviving color film, The Tree in a Test Tube . The restored shorts in the collection are: Berth Marks , Brats , Hog Wild , Come Clean , One Good Turn , Helpmates ...

Few games have had the power of Life is Strange . (I may review that here at some point.) However, the focus of this review is to showcase something that grew out of the game in an unexpected way. Anyone who has played Life is Strange would most likely agree that the music in the game is almost a character. It sets the atmosphere and contributes to the power of the story. However, this review is not about that music either. Confused? Please let me introduce you to an independent artist that created an entire album that was inspired by the game. Koethe is an independent artist that writes and plays music that the game Life is Strange inspired. However, this is more than just a fanboy effort. The deep folksy music that this man creates is a perfect match to the game. In many cases it surpasses the original soundtrack.

The Camp Blood indie horror franchise has arrived on Blu-ray! In this video, we break down the details with a hands-on look at all 10 movies featured in the new 9-disc box set PLUS BONUSES! Call your counselor and spend a night at Camp Blood! For details on how to grab your own Camp Blood Collection Blu-rays, visit Producer David Sterling's Facebook Page HERE You can grab individual titles via David Sterling's DVD and Blu-ray store HERE You can watch David Sterling's titles through video on demand HERE

Our February 2020 Gold-Level live stream spotlight on DVD and Blu-ray special features is now available for REPLAY on Patreon! Please join us for this 85-minute live stream spotlight on home media special features! We've gotten a flood of comments, questions, and mentions lately about special features: the good, the bad, the digital exclusive, and even the trend toward no special features whatsoever! In this hang out, we discuss it all! This live stream was held on February 29, 2020 at 2 PM CT.

Kino Lorber Studio Classics is currently running an "End of Winter" sale with some crazy-low prices on some of their latest and coolest releases! In this video, we unbox our haul from the sale and talk about what makes these titles so appealing! Access the "End of Winter" Sale HERE Be sure to check out all of our past Kino Lorber Studio Classics coverage, which you can find in THIS PLAYLIST

The Rocketeer has arrived! Dave Stevens' pulp hero soars off the comic book page and onto movie screens in this 1991 homage to Old Hollywood as well as to the serials and heroes of the forties. Join Heath and writer Josh Jabcuga as we revisit this hidden gem and explore how The Rocketeer has influenced the movies of today, including the very foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Strap in for the adventure of a lifetime! Find it at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight !

Is a collection ever complete? Cereal At Midnight and Comic Book Savant are tackling the tough questions in this crossover episode that covers all aspects of collecting, from space limitations, the collector's OCD, waiting for 8K, and when, if ever, to set limits and say enough is enough. Follow Comic Book Savant at ComicBookSavant.com and subscribe at YouTube.com/ComicBookSavant !

Bob Iger has resigned as the CEO of Disney! What does this mean for the company? What does this mean for the fans? In this RAW episode of Cereal At Midnight, we look back at Iger's tenure as head honcho, and look forward to what may be next.

Ultraman has returned! In this video, we get our first look at Return of Ultraman (the fourth epic Ultra series) and Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga! Join as we unbox each release, compare the Steelbook and the Blu-ray box set, and dig into the features and contents of each Blu-ray set, now available from Mill Creek Entertainment! Grab these Blu-rays using the links below and you're helping to support Cereal At Midnight! Return of Ultraman Steelbook: https://amzn.to/2TbFQof Return of Ultraman Standard Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/2HS6qO6 Ultraman Orb - The Origin Saga and Ultra Fight Orb Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3c48ws3 Check out ALL of our Ultraman coverage via this handy dandy playlist!

Cereal At Midnight is throwing a party, and you're invited! As we near 15,000 subscribers, we're planning a question and answer video, which means we need your feedback and input! Do you have a question you've been wanting to ask us? Now's your chance! THANK YOU for all your likes, comments, and subscriptions, which have made this possible!

*Because of the nature of this review spoilers are somewhat necessary. While I do not put tremendous stock in Rotten Tomatoes scores, they can sometimes serve to tell a story. Such is the case for the excellent film by Trey Edward Shults, It Comes At Night . The film was surrounded in controversy back during its release because many people felt that it was marketed in a deceptive way. Some in the horror community were disappointed by the film because it was not what they were expecting. They claimed that the movie failed in its execution, and many audiences openly spoke against the movie. They cited plot holes and profound disappointment as reasons. However, critical acclaim was high. As of this writing, the critical score on Rotten Tomatoes is at 87% while the audience score is at 44%. Before I delve into the film itself, I would like to make a suggestion. Everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, but I think modern audiences are cheating themselves out of some amazing...

It's crossover time! In this episode, we're collaborating with the awesome YouTube channel Films At Home for a discussion about movies we wish were on Blu-ray! The five movies presented here are just half of the conversation, so be sure to check out Films At Home's video for the other half! Check out Films At Home's 5 choices HERE Subscribe to Films At Home HERE

1932's  This is the Night  comes from the short--but wonderful--pre-code era of cinema. More specifically, it was made before the days when the Hays Code (aka the Motion Pictures Production Code, which guaranteed the decency and moral value of each and every Hollywood production) was being firmly enforced. Those that consider movies of the thirties and forties to be gentrified might be surprised at just how bold and risque some of the films from the early days of cinema actually were, and sometimes still are.

In our latest spotlight on Warner Archive, we discuss Tex Avery Screwball Classics Vol. 1, which features 19 restored MGM animated shorts directed by the great cartoon icon! We also talk about a half-dozen other gems from the label which have recently arrived on Blu-ray!

Sonic the Hedgehog has arrived in theaters! How does Sega's greatest and most famous mascot fare in his transition from the small screen to the big screen? Find out in this Five Minute Review!

In the latest installment of the thrift store series, we chill with the Rat Pack, watch cigarette commercials, hang with Mel Brooks, and do a little Tae Bo before finally saying Aloha to Hulk Hogan!

Under the Blade and Microscope: Wherein author-screenwriter Matt Serafini dissects physical media, standouts of streaming services, and Mike Flanagan’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, with comics writer Josh Jabcuga. (Note: The following interview was conducted via email, beginning in early November 2019, and wrapping up February 7 th , 2020.) JOSH JABCUGA: Over on your Twitter account (@MattFini) you encouraged your readers to support Mike Flanagan's film adaptation of the Stephen King novel Doctor Sleep when it had just been released theatrically. One of those tweets struck a chord. Your comments went viral, even catching the attention of Stephen King himself, who then quote-tweeted you. This film had so much going for it, if nothing else than being a sequel to, in my opinion, a classic King novel and a classic horror film. As if the sheer potential wasn't enough, you said: "Flanagan stages an incredible adaptation that somehow bridges TW...