Total Reboot With Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

When his film HARVIE KRUMPET won an Academy Award, it felt like the entirety of Australia won alongside him. One of the great auteurs of animated cinema Adam Elliot (MARY AND MAX) stops by to talk about his latest masterpiece MEMOIR OF A SNAIL and his style of filmmaking called “clayography”, weaving together clay animation and biographical elements. A true cinephile with impeccable taste, Adam is a pure delight and hard person to recommend a staff pick for! MEMOIR OF A SNAIL is in cinemas from today Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Melbourne Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Adam’s list!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for the spooky season, we wander through the horror section with one of the true icons of Australian Podcasting, Charlie Clausen. Who also got his start working in a humble video store. With Wil Anderson, he’s hanging out in your ears with EVERYONE RELAX (TOFOP / 2 Guys 1 Cup) - and just kicking off a new season of paranormal phenomena exploration in THE UNEXPLAINED: EXPLAINED. Not to mention he’s acted in basically every major Australian series from McLeod's Daughters to Wolf Creek. It is an all-timer episode with a legendary soldier of cinema returning to the video store trenches. Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Melbourne Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s CHARLIE’S LIST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RETURN CHUTE SPECIAL! Cameron James drops his staff pick back through the return chute and we find out his thoughts and reactions to STREET OF FIRE. SEE CAMERON JAMES tape his new half-hour comedy special in MELBOURNE @ Stupid Old Studios Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Melbourne Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most beautiful voices of Aus indie rock Dave Novak stops by ahead of POLISH CLUB’s national album tour. Go see them live in your town from next week! And their new album HEAVY WEIGHT HEART is a stunner! Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Melbourne Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Novak’s list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multitalented comedic sensation Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna Big Ol House of Fun, Koala Man, Thank God You’re Here) drops by The Last Video Store in Betoota to chat to Alexei Toliopoulos and select a stack of movies, and her picks do not disappoint. From the unexpected tenderness of FURIOUS 7 to the expected horniness of CRUEL INTENTIONS, Michelle is a true film lover. You can read or listen to her fantastic book 'My Brother's Ashes are in a Sandwich Bag' here. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Michelle's combo on LB. Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he travels through Betoota, the legendary country music superstar Keith Urban stops by the Last Video Store to chat to Alexei Toliopoulos about his favourite films. Truly, what a fricking treat to chat to Keith about Nicole Kidman’s breakout Aussie classic BMX BANDITS and get deep on the gentle hold of Robbie Robertson’s score for KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. Keith’s new album HIGH is out this week! All-timer episode. Book tickets to see Alexei & Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna) in their play REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in Sydney and in Melbourne Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Keith’s combo on Letterboxd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop culture podcast royalty, Nick "Maso" Mason and James "Mr. Sunday Movies" Clement of the Weekly Planet take an esteemed tour of THE LAST VIDEO STORE. A journey through cinema that is less a Caravan of Garbage and more like a Battle for Endorphins because this episode is a pleasurable experience for the brain. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s their combo on LB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can’t be fricking denied, Missy Higgins is one of Australia’s most cherished singer/songwriters. Her new album The Second Act – “a kind of sequel” to her hugely influential debut The Sound Of White which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. Missy jumps into the Last Video Store and guides Alexei Toliopoulos through her weirdly perfect trilogy of films. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Missy Higgins combo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Every word of Irish spoken is a bullet for Irish freedom” are the resonant words found in the unlikely indie crowd-pleaser of the year KNEECAP. Based on the origin story of the riotous and ground-breaking Irish-language rap trio Kneecap, the film stars the band’s Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí in their acting debuts alongside Michael Fassbender. The film’s director Rich Peppiatt jumps into the Last Video Store with Alexei Toliopoulos to talk about KNEECAP, some of his favourite films and slide out with the perfect staff pick recommendation. KNEECAP is in cinemas in Aus right now. If you want to score a free double pass hit us up on instagram @lastvideostorebetoota with your rental combo. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Rich Peppiatt’s combo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Alexei’s absolute favourite contemporary filmmakers David Lowery jumps into the Last Video Store to pick up a stack of his favourite films. David’s feature films include Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, the live-action adaptation of Pete’s Dragon, A Ghost Story, The Old Man & the Gun starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek; and the Dev Patel–led fantasy epic The Green Knight. We talk about some of his first memories of films before even seeing them, the surrealist horror of Freddy Krueger, horror cinema, the genre-bending of Jim Jarmusch, the modern fables of Aki Kaurismäki and Indigenous ghost story anthology. Pick up tickets to catch Alexei in conversation with DAVID LOWERY at MIFF here Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s David Lowery’s combo on Letterboxd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Beus from the Aussie rock band Dune Rats finally goes on the record on whether the Muad'Dib (the rat from DUNE) inspired the name of his band (Dune Rats). Their hectic new album is out now IF IT SUCKS, TURN IT UP and they’re about to set out on a huge tour with DARTZ + PURPLE PINGERS. Pick up tickets to catch Alexei in conversation with DAVID LOWERY at MIFF here Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Danny’s combo on Letterboxd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MULTI-TALENT ALERT! Comedian, actor and Greek Elouise Eftos stops by the Last Video Store to talk about one of her great passions (CINEMA). We go deep on inspiring comedic performances and representation on screen. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Elouise’s list on letterboxd.Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon MurphyArt by Hollow Bones StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All-timer heroes of Australian music Paul Dempsey from Something for Kate and Bernard Fanning from Powderfinger jump into the Last Video Store to talk about their new collaborative project THE DELUGE (Fanning Dempsey National Park), their favourite flicks, and score a staff pick recommendation from Alexei for a film they can watch while they’re on tour together. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s their combo list. Music & sounds by Rowan DixProduced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon MurphyArt by Hollow Bones StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Campbell, Taskmaster star and once played the killer in a low-budget Christmas-themed slasher film Dive into the world of film with Award-winning comedian Sam Campbell. Alexei have probably seen hundreds of movies together. They talk surreal comedies, sexy sports, grounded coming-of-age cinema and the summer they spent making the slasher film RED CHRISTMAS with their friend Craig Anderson. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists  Here’s Sam's combo list on Letterboxd  Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy Art by Hollow Bones Studio Watch the episode on YouTube ________ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:43 Opening Titles 5:56 ID Check 9:40 New Release - Challengers 26:21 Weekly - Gregory's Girl 41:04 Weekly - The Mask 50:18 Staff Pick - Jeremy 56:52 Staff Pick - The Pied PiperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The filmmakers behind the hottest Australian indie directorial debut in years BIRDEATER jump into the Last Video Store to discuss their film and two other favourites with Alexei Toliopoulos. In cinemas now, BIRDEATER explores modern Australian masculinity when a bride-to-be is invited to her fiancé’s bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn. Watch the episode on YOUTUBE Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Jack & Jim’s combo list. Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy  Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she was killing it on the new season of Taskmaster Australia, Jenny Tian was already a comedic sensation on stage and online. Just before she jumps off to tour her stand-up comedy show at THE EDINBURGH FRINGE she hopped into the Last Video Store to talk about her favourite films and reminisce on her time at the top of her university’s film society.  Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Jenny’s list on Letterboxd here.    Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy  Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horror filmmaker Ti West sits down with Alexei for a short sharp bonus chat in the lead up to his new film MaXXXine, the third in a trilogy of horror films starring Mia Goth. One of the key settings of his latest film is a dank 1980s horror/porno video store, so we had to jump over to Ti for a catch-up about it all. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists.  Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy  Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an historic meeting of the minds, Walkley-winning journalist and documentary maker Marc Fennell steps into The Last Video Store. With season 2 of Marc’s factual tv show STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE currently airing, we asked him to get back to his roots of film criticism to talk about some of his favourite films with Alexei.  Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Marc Fennell’s film combo on Letterboxd.  Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy  Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Aotearoa’s most celebrated actors, Rachel House (HEARTBREAK HIGH, MOANA) joins Alexei to talk about her directorial debut THE MOUNTAIN. A heartfelt NZ family adventure about three children on a mission to find healing under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga (Mountain), and discover the magic of friendship along the way. Coming-of-age cinema informs the combo today so think about the films that made you fall in love with movies when you pop this in your eyes and ears.  Join Alexei THIS WEEKEND for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June Watch the FULL EP ON YOUTUBE Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Rachel’s combo on Letterboxd.  Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy  Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A much-treasured star of the Australian comedy scene, Aaron Gocs is bloody electric on screen. Catch him and a bunch of your favourite Australian comedians in THE EMU WAR, screening all around Australia this weekend (FIND A CINEMA NEAR YOU HERE). The Emu War gave me some of the most fun I’ve ever had in the cinema. Huge and powerful grubby laughs. You have to see it.  Gocsy is one of Alexei’s oldest mates in comedy, so he knows the fellas taste damn well. Might actually nail the recommendation on this one.  Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Gocsy’s list.  Music & sounds by Rowan Dix Produced & Edited by Alex Jae and Xanon Murphy  Art by Hollow Bones Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.