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ClassicFlix Spotlight Vol. 1

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ClassicFlix is a label to watch! In our first spotlight video to focus on the company, we discuss how they're restoring and preserving movies, shorts, and television shows from the Golden Age of Hollywood and keeping titles that might otherwise fall through the cracks at the forefront. Tune in for an item-by-item tour through our growing ClassicFlix collection, and find out why we're all in on collecting their entire library! ClassicFlix.com ClassicFlix Sale Haul Secret Agent Matt Helm: Better Than Bond?!

Midnight Music: "A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done" by Sonny and Cher

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1971's "A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done" is a spaghetti western anthem in need of a movie. With banjo, brass, and a wah-wah guitar that's feels straight from the Spanish deserts by way of Italy, it's so evocative of a certain kind of movie that it becomes impossible to distinguish where art and influence meet. The song also features cunning and suggestive lyrics that serve as a nice counter-point to the wholesome image the duo were projecting each week in their variety show. From the album All I Ever Need is You , which has still not been released in its entirety on CD, this song is so evocative, so well-produced by Snuff Garrett (who specialized in country hits), it's hard not to love.

Collecting At Midnight Episode 12 (Patreon Exclusive)

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Is the latest installment of Collecting At Midnight the most eclectic yet? In this edition, we discuss a few 4K UHD pick-ups, Hamilton Book scores, and a whole cargo truck full of serials and low budget movies from Poverty Row! Throw in our usual music and book deep cuts, and you've got assortment of awesomeness! Oh, and did we mention the Bond movie that never made it to screen? Unlock this video by supporting Cereal At Midnight at five dollars or more, and you'll also unlock the entire Collecting At Midnight series, collection tours, behind-the-scenes videos, and exclusive audio commentaries that can only be heard on Patreon. For more details, visit patreon.com/cerealatmidnight!

Sonic the Hedgehog Complete 4K/Blu-ray/Digital Hands-On Review

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Sonic the Hedgehog speeds onto disc with the debut of the new 4K/Blu-ray/Digital combo! Cereal At Midnight was there when Sonic debuted in movie theaters, and we're here when he arrives on home video with our full, hands-on review of the new 4K transfer as well as all the special features!

Horror Blu-ray Contest Winners

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Let's announce the winners of our Horror Blu-ray contest! Thanks to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for our next contest, which will be coming soon!

Unboxing Gunsmoke: The Complete Series - Biggest DVD Set Ever?!

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Gunsmoke: The Complete Series has arrived on DVD! At 143 discs, is this the biggest DVD set to have ever been released? We have the answer, as well a complete hands-on look at the mammoth package that collects all 20 seasons of TV's longest running western. What does this release from Paramount and CBS DVD mean for physical media and those who support it? As it turns out, quite a bit.

Midnight Music: "Science Funktion" by Donald Byrd

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Donald Byrd was a jazz/funk/fusion trumpeter who played with dozens of other greats throughout the fifties and sixties, including John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, and Thelonius Monk. In the seventies, as a solo artist and producer, he embraced the incoming funk and disco scenes and contributed some of the hippest grooves to both genres while still being true to his own unique voice. This space-tastic track "Science Funktion," from 1976's Caricatures  album (which predates Star Wars and the sci-fi mania it spawned), is dedicated to all of you until we can next meet up for midnight bowling, laser tag, or an all-nite roller boogie. For further listening, we recommend the track " Lansana's Priestess, "as found on the new three-disc anthology Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds: The Jazz Funk Collection , just released from Robinsongs, a division of Cherry Red Records, out of the U.K.

Review-Palooza - The Dude Abides in 4K! Plus, Deep Dives and New Releases Reviewed!

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It's time for another Review-Palooza! In this 70-minute episode, we shine a light on the newest releases to hit Blu-ray and explore the deepest recesses of cinema past, leaving no stone unturned!

The Axe Grinder Collection Arrives on Blu-ray!

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From producer David Sterling, the man behind the Camp Blood franchise, comes The Axe Grinder Collection on Blu-ray! We've got a hands-on look at the new Blu-ray set, and stick around for the surprise ending! Note: Just like most of the discs in the Camp Blood set, the discs are burned on demand. SterlingMovieFactory.com https://www.facebook.com/david.sterling.167 Our Camp Blood video review

Horror Contest Announcement - Win a Horror Blu-ray!

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Contest announcement! Find out how you can win a horror Blu-ray from Cereal At Midnight! Check out the video for all the details. Contest ends at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 12. Good luck!

Midnight Music: "And the Address" by Deep Purple

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Darkness shrouds the land. In those mystic hours between midnight and dawn, when the quiet is so imposing that it becomes a presence in and of itself, all good people are sleeping. Even the moon slumbers, obscured by shadowy clouds which cloak the fields, valleys, and towns of the hillside below in shadowy pitch. The silence is broken. Not at once, and not by a scream, but slowly, and by a low moan. It begins distant, almost as if the wind itself were uttering lamentations. Could that be thunder? The rumble grows, slowly, imperceptibly, then louder, more clear. It becomes a roar, unmistakable, unavoidable, inevitable, and with the flash of lightning and the heat of flame, the darkness is shattered with blistering brightness as Deep Purple are released upon the face of the Earth. The first track of their first album, "And the Address" heralds the arrival of something powerful and altogether new. Before giants walked the Earth in the form of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple cha...

Rue Morgue Midnight Movie Society Sale Haul!

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It's time to share our pick-ups from another fantastic sale! In this episode, we talk about the Rue Morgue Midnight Movie Society sale presented by our friends at MVD Entertainment. With over 800 titles under the "midnight movie" banner included and with a whole host of labels and companies represented, there were tons of treasures to be discovered for all different tastes! Let's explore the dark corners of cinema past, shall we?

Olive Films BOGO Sale Haul!

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Let's unbox our latest haul of goodies from another great movie distributor! In this episode, we're covering our pick-ups from a recent buy-one-get-one-free sale at DeepDiscount for titles from the Olive Films library! There's something for everyone here, from horror to noir, and even some biker madness! OliveFilms.com DeepDiscount.com

Cooking At Midnight - Rice Krispie Treats! (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)

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New Patreon-exclusive video! Cooking At Midnight tackles one of the all-time comfort food classics: Rice Krispie Treats! Our past Cooking At Midnight videos: Ep.1 - Magdalenas Ep. 2 - Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Find out how to support Cereal At Midnight AND get hours of monthly exclusives by visiting Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight!
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Welcome to Music-Palooza, a long-form discussion episode about the music that's making us tap our toes and nod our heads! Pour a glass of something, kick back, and let the rhythm take you away.

Kino Lorber "While Supplies Last" Sale Haul - Get 'Em Before They're Gone!

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Our latest Kino Lorber sale haul is bittersweet: while the deals are unbeatable, every item shown in this video is going out of print from Kino Lorber. When existing stock on the titles from their "While Supplies Last" sale is gone, they won't be coming back! Now is a great time to check out all the cool deep cuts that this distributor has so wonderfully preserved over the years, and hopefully you can grab a few for yourself before they're gone for good. Find the sale HERE

HORRORPACK Unboxing of Frightful Delights!

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The April 2020 HorrorPack horror movie subscription box has arrived! In this latest video, we answer the all-important question: "What's in the box?!" Join as we discover what terrors await us this month, and start your own horror adventure by visiting HorrorPack.com!
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Let's talk about Mill Creek Entertainment's TV on Blu-ray collections! In this episode, we go item by item through over a dozen TV shows that have been released in complete series form, each in full HD and on Blu-ray from the fine folks at Mill Creek Entertainment! Purchase links for each show below: Community: https://amzn.to/3ajq4OF 30 Rock: https://amzn.to/2yvKzue The King of Queens: https://amzn.to/3cxsxXj The Mindy Project: https://amzn.to/2RORyW4 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: https://amzn.to/2Kh24RV Friday Night Lights: https://amzn.to/2yt4A4U Knight Rider: https://amzn.to/3eENWj6 Airwolf: https://amzn.to/3eAGqGb Miami Vice: https://amzn.to/3eBqOlM Quantum Leap: https://amzn.to/3ev8g6y That '70s Show: https://amzn.to/2KjD5NF The Rockford Files: https://amzn.to/3eDF1ys Charlie's Angels: https://amzn.to/2XPfyMx Our Community: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review:   https://youtu.be/6NuP0SIGNbA Our King of Queens: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: ...

Patreon Exclusive: Collecting At Midnight Episode 11!

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In Collecting At Midnight Episode 11, we discuss Doctor Who old and new, a secret Warner Archive order, new 4K UHD pick-ups, filling gaps in our TV on Blu-ray collection, some new video game purchases, and where we stand on burned-on-demand discs! Not a Patron of Cereal At Midnight? Visit Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight to find out how you can support us and get a ton of exclusive benefits!

Leggo My Eggo CEREAL?! Kellogg's Eggo Cereal Review!

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In our latest cereal review, we check out the newest offering from Kellogg's! How did they manage to shrink those delicious toaster waffles into mini, bite-size cereal pieces?! Find all of our cereal review videos HERE

Surprise Live Stream!

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Join us live from the Jurassic Deck was we hang out with you and talk about pop culture! We cover a ton of ground here, and discuss everything from Star Wars to buddy cop movies, along with just about everything in between!

Mill Creek Entertainment Unboxing: Ultraman X, 30 Rock, Harrison Ford, & Kirk Douglas!

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It's unboxing time! Mill Creek Entertainment's newest releases are now shipping, and we've got you covered for a full hands-on walkthrough! 2015's Ultraman X arrives in a  6-disc series/movie combo pack! The multi-Emmy-winning series 30 Rock makes its Blur-ray debut in a 20-disc Complete Series collection, and two titles from the Universal vaults arrive on Blu-ray for the first time ever! Check out 1977's Heroes, starring Henry Winkler, Sall Field, and Harrison Ford, and 1983's Eddie Macon's Run, starring Kirk Douglas and John Schneider!

Review-Palooza! Titans, Warner Archive, Kino, Horror, & Drive-In Schlock!

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The latest Review-Palooza spectacular is the biggest so far at nearly 90 minutes! In this video, we review 20 titles from all genres and a variety of distributors! You want modern? We got it! Classy old-timey gems? Check. Indie horror? Yup! Drive-In schlock? You know it! Grab some cereal and settle in, it's time for Review-Palooza!

Mill Creek Entertainment Announces July Releases!

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Mill Creek Entertainment has announced their slate of releases for July, 2020. 12 Monkeys: The Complete Series  will be released on DVD and Blu-ray, collecting all four seasons. Both the DVD version and the Blu-ray version are 8-disc sets. Honor and Remember: Stories of Vietnam  is a collection of six documentaries highlighting the stories of veterans of the Vietnam War. The 2-disc set also includes digital. Day of the Warrior (1996) and Return to Savage Beach (1998) , the final two films in Andy Sidaris' Malibu Bay Films 12-movie cycle, arrive in Blu-ray/Digital combo editions.  The complete  Inner Sanctum Mysteries movie collection Blu-ray set which was originally slated for May has been rescheduled for July 21st. Stay tuned to Cereal At Midnight for all the latest pre-order links and reviews of these titles and so much more!

My Comic Shop Country Documentary Review with Comic Book Savant

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Heath is joined by his Spinner Rack Bro James, the Comic Book Savant, for a review of "My Comic Shop Country," a new documentary that focuses on the business of comic book shops all across America! Within each brick and mortar store is a sense of community and belonging, but with so may shops closing all across America and with the current climate making things even harder for our local comics dealers, what does the future hold for the hobby so many hold dear? Watch My Comic Shop Country on Amazon HERE Watch My Comic Shop Country on iTunes HERE ComicBookSavant.com YouTube.com/ComicBookSavant