The Physical Cut

The Physical Cut

di Krloz Ruben | The Physical Cut

Tempo libero TV e Film

The Movie Room Fallout: Unfulfilled Orders, Customer Trust & the Future of Small Retailers

Where will physical media collectors go to now? The Movie Room built a strong reputation in the physical media community, particularly for its packaging, selection, pricing, and collector-focused approach. But over the past few months, unfulfilled orders, delayed shipments, communication issues, and questions about the company’s future have created a growing amount of frustration among collectors. In this episode, Krloz takes a closer look at the situation following Jake from Steelbook Obsessed’s interview with Deborah from The Movie Room. We talk about the outstanding orders, the company’s explanation for the delays, the impact of health and family circumstances, the decision to continue operating the website, and why the issue has become such a major conversation within the collecting community. But this isn't simply about piling on a small business. It's also about the relationship between collectors and the independent retailers that help keep physical media alive. How much sympathy should we have for a struggling small business, and at what point does a customer's responsibility end and the retailer's begin? And with The Movie Room potentially selling off its remaining inventory, what does this situation mean for the future of small physical media retailers, and the trust collectors place in them? Check out our website KRPodLab.com and learn how you can support our show by buying us a coffee. Follow us on Instagram: @thephysicalcutpod

Resident Evil (2026): What Worked, What Didn’t & Zach Cregger’s Vision

What happens when Zach Cregger takes on Resident Evil? Krlozis joined by Rick from Frightology Degree to break down the 2026 horror film — what worked, what didn't, and whether Cregger's mix of horror and comedy actually fits the franchise. We talk about Cregger's approach to the material, the success of Obsession and what it says about the current appetite for horror, the movie's atmosphere and scares, its shift in tone once the story reaches Raccoon City, the supporting characters, and that divisive final stretch. Rick also shares his perspective as a longtime Resident Evil video-game fan, while Krloz comes at the movie more as a casual viewer — making for a conversation about whether the film needs to be faithful to the games to work. We cover: Resident Evil (2026) first reactions Zach Cregger's direction and horror style The balance between horror and comedy What works in the film's first half The shift in tone and pacing Raccoon City, the hospital and lab sequences Favorite scares and moments What could have been done differently Whether Cregger should make a sequel Would we see it again — and would we own it on physical media? Plus, Rick talks about his horror writing, his Substack, and Frightology Degree Podcast, where he's taking his friend Tom deeper into the world of horror. Follow Rick: 📚 Horror writing: rickshorrorflicks.substack.com 🎙️ Frightology Degree Podcast 📸 @ricks_horror_flicks Follow The Physical Cut for more conversations about movies, physical media, filmmakers, collectors, and the culture around film. Check out our website and find out how you can support our show by buying us a coffee.

GALICIA!: Found Footage, Natural Wine & the Apocalypse with STUPID CO

What happens when a holiday in Galicia, natural wine, friendship, and the end of the world become one film? On this episode of The Physical Cut, Krloz sits down with Kyle Greenberg and Anna Maguire of STUPID CO to talk about their new hybrid documentary GALICIA!, a found-footage film that began with a simple idea: visit friends in Spain, experience their wine harvest, and imagine what would happen if the apocalypse arrived while you were there. We start with the story behind STUPID CO, from its beginnings as a playful creative label to the filmmaking company it has become. Kyle and Anna talk about making films together, wearing nearly every hat on their productions, and why keeping their work independent allows them to experiment. We get into GALICIA! and the unusual way it was made. The film combines travel, dark humor, friendship, natural wine, and an increasingly unsettling sense that something has gone very wrong. Kyle and Anna explain how much of the film was planned, what happened organically during their trip, the real-life nightmare of lost luggage, and why the film deliberately moves between comedy, anxiety, documentary, and horror. We also talk about Purrela Wines, the Galician winemakers at the center of the film's harvest, how wine became part of the story from the beginning, the culture and landscapes they encountered while traveling through Galicia. GALICIA! premieres in New York on October 13 at the Roxy Cinema as part of the Downtown Festival, with additional U.S. festival dates to be announced. In this episode: The origins of STUPID CO Making independent films outside the traditional system GALICIA! and its found-footage approach Natural wine and Purrela Wines Traveling through Galicia and capturing local culture Balancing comedy, anxiety, horror, and documentary Making a film about the apocalypse in the real world Politics and contemporary reality in independent filmmaking Building an experience around a film and its wine The future of GALICIA! and its physical release Follow STUPID CO: stupidco.biz / @stupidcobiz Follow The Physical Cut on Instagram: @thephysicalcutpod Check our website krpodlab.com You can support our indie shows by buying us a coffee.

Inside Independent Horror: Gare-Scare on Filmmaking & Hishkenstien: After Dark

What does it take to make an independent horror film, and what happens when you start looking at movies differently because you're the one making them? On this episode of The Physical Cut, I sit down with filmmaker Gare-Scare to talk about the movies, influences, and experiences that shaped his approach to filmmaking. We get into what makes a movie stick with you, the elements of filmmaking audiences don't always notice, and the realities of making independent films when budget, time, locations, and equipment aren't always on your side. We also take a Scene Break into Fortunato's Descent, with Gare-Scare walking us through one scene from the film—from the original idea and visual approach to what was happening behind the scenes and whether the finished scene matched what he originally envisioned. And because this is The Physical Cut, we close by talking about Hishkenstien: After Dark, which is getting both a streaming release and a Blu-ray release through CoffinMaker Video. We discuss what it means for an independent film to become a physical release and get a second life with an audience that can actually own it. In this episode: Gare-Scare's path into filmmaking The movies that influenced his approach to film What makes a movie stay with you The overlooked elements of filmmaking The realities of independent horror filmmaking Working within creative and production limitations Scene Break: Inside Fortunato's Descent Getting independent films in front of audiences Festivals and the challenges of finding an audience Hishkenstien: After Dark and its upcoming streaming release The film's upcoming Blu-ray release from CoffinMaker Video The future of Hishkenstien, including a potential sequel/experimental art project Why independent filmmakers continue making movies Follow Gare Scare on Instagram, Youtube and visit Wicker Sticks Entertainment. Follow The Physical Cut, subscribe, and share the episode with someone who loves independent horror and physical media. Visit our website KRPodLab.com to supoort our show by buying us a coffee.

From Letterboxd to the Shelf: Movie Discovery, Ratings & Film Culture with Chris Higgins

When does watching a movie become something we feel like we have to document? Krloz sits down with Chris Higgins, AKA Bearded Film Guy, for a conversation about Letterboxd, movie discovery, ratings, film culture, and the increasingly complicated relationship between watching movies and creating content about them. We start with Chris's podcast Beyond the Blood, a show built around using physical-media audio commentaries as the starting point for deeper conversations about genre films. From there, the conversation moves into Letterboxd and the pressure that can come with logging, rating, reviewing, and comparing your movie-watching habits to everyone else's. Chris talks about why he had to rethink the way he uses Letterboxd, how ratings can affect the way we actually experience a movie, and why having a different opinion from the crowd shouldn't turn into a fight. We also dig into “contentification” — the idea that movies can become content to be consumed, ranked, reviewed, posted, and monetized rather than simply experienced. Where does genuine film discussion end and content creation begin? And what happens when social media incentives start influencing how we talk about movies? Physical media naturally enters the conversation through movie discovery, ownership, bonus features, and the idea that learning more about a film can completely change how you see it. In this episode: Chris Higgins and the origins of Beyond the Blood Why audio commentaries can change how you experience a movie Letterboxd and the pressure to constantly log and rate When movie watching starts feeling like a competition Rating movies vs. simply enjoying them The pressure to agree with popular opinion Film criticism, disagreement, and having your own perspective The “contentification” of movies Social media, movie influencers, and authenticity When physical media can lead to deeper movie discovery Why bonus features and film history matter Chris's Letterboxd Top Four and the movies he owns physically SCREAM AT 30: Scream, Letterboxd, ratings, reputation, and the horror canon Follow Chris: @beardedfilmguy Listen to Beyond the Blood. Listen to the episode "Short Night of Glass Dolls'' Follow Steve: @afterhoursvideo Follow or subscribe to The Physical Cut. Check out KRPodLab.com and support our little show by buying us a coffee.

Bonus Cut: Obsession’s Oscars Campaign: Which Categories Can It Actually Win?

Obsession is going to the Oscars; or at least Focus Features is going all in on an Oscar campaign. With the studio submitting Curry Barker’s Obsession in a long list of categories, the question isn't simply whether the movie deserves to be nominated. How does it actually stack up against the competition? In this special episode of The Physical Cut, I go category by category through Obsession’s Oscar campaign, comparing its chances against movies that have already arrived and some of the biggest contenders still coming later this year. From makeup and cinematography to acting, screenplay, directing and eventually Best Picture, we're looking at where Obsession has a legitimate path, and where the campaign might be stretching a little too far. And yes, there are some categories where I think Focus Features should absolutely be putting its money. There are others where I'm wondering what the hell they're doing. In this episode: Obsession’s Oscar campaign and the 15 submitted categories Makeup & Hairstyling Sound and the horror advantage Original Score Costume Design Production Design vs. Project Hail Mary Cinematography and why this might be Obsession’s strongest craft category Casting and the importance of Inde Navarrette to the campaign Supporting Actor: Cooper Tomlinson and Andy Richter Why Michael Johnston may have a better chance in Supporting Actor Film Editing and the Curry Barker/Sean Baker comparison Original Screenplay vs. The Invite, Mother Mary and other contenders Best Actor Inde Navarrette and the Best Actress race Curry Barker vs. Christopher Nolan and the Javis for La Bola Negra The crowded Best Picture race My final Obsession Oscar scorecard The Oscar race is still developing, and plenty of major 2026 releases haven't even arrived yet. So this isn't about pretending we know exactly what will happen on Oscar night. It's about where Obsession stands right now. Find us on Instagram: @thephysicalcutpod More from the network: KR PodLab Support the show by buying us a coffee!

Asterisk Video: VHS Collecting, Physical Media & the Collector Community

On this episode of The Physical Cut, Krloz sits down with Matt from Asterisk Video, a small physical media business based in West Virginia that grew out of Matt and his wife's own collecting habits. What started with trying to downsize duplicate VHS tapes eventually became a business built around hunting, restoring, cleaning, testing and selling physical media at events across the country. Matt talks about what it actually takes to source vintage VHS tapes and other physical media, and why the work behind the table is often much more complicated than collectors realize. The conversation also dives into the current state of VHS collecting, the rise of younger collectors discovering the format, collecting for nostalgia versus aesthetics, horror's relationship with physical media, boutique labels and artwork, and where Matt thinks the physical media market is heading. And because no episode with a VHS collector would be complete without it, Matt shares the story of the time his rental copy of Scream broke at the worst possible moment. In This Episode How Asterisk Video grew from downsizing a personal collection into a physical media business Building a business around VHS, DVDs, Blu-rays, 4Ks and other physical media Hunting for inventory through flea markets, yard sales, thrift stores and collections The work involved in cleaning, repairing, testing and restoring VHS tapes Why horror collectors have become such a major part of the physical media community The new generation of VHS collectors and the appeal of the format Nostalgia vs. collecting for aesthetics Why movie artwork can be just as important as the movie itself Original artwork, boutique labels and the debate over new cover designs What collectors often misunderstand about the physical media community The emotional stories and memories behind people's collections Rewind Rolodex and resources for VHS collectors Where Matt sees the future of physical media heading Advice for anyone starting a physical media collection Scream at 30: Matt's unforgettable story about renting Scream on VHS Follow Asterisk Video on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with their inventory, upcoming events and latest finds. Follow The Physical Cut on Instagram and visit KRPodLab.com to learn how to support our show by buying us a coffee.

Criterion Collection, Film Deep Dives & Physical Media with Ron (Why This Film?)

What makes a film worthy of the Criterion Collection? Krloz sits down with Ron from Why This Film? to talk about Criterion, physical media collecting, and the idea behind his podcast: exploring the collection one spine at a time. Ron shares how his curiosity about Criterion led him to start Why This Film?, where conversations with critics, historians, writers, professors, and filmmakers go beyond simply asking whether a movie is good or bad. We talk about how those conversations have changed the way he watches films, the importance of Criterion's supplements and essays, and the experience of discovering films outside the mainstream. We also get into Criterion collecting, blind buys, Letterboxd, underrated releases, and what makes a film worth revisiting. Plus, Ron takes on a quick Criterion rapid-fire round. In this episode: Why Ron created Why This Film? Criterion Collection and physical media collecting Film deep dives, criticism, and the value of supplements How conversations can change the way you watch movies Discovering lesser-known and international filmmakers Criterion blind buys, underrated releases, and collecting regrets Films Ron would love to see join the Criterion Collection Find Why This Film? Website: whythisfilm.com Instagram: @whythIsfilmpod If you enjoy the episode, follow, subscribe, and share The Physical Cut wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram for more physical media, collecting, and movie culture. Visit KRPodLab.com and support us by buying us a coffee.

Why the Criterion Collection Matters: Film Discovery, Physical Media & the Barnes & Noble Criterion Sale

Every movie collector remembers their first Criterion. In this episode of The Physical Cut, Krloz sits down with Derick McDuff, host of the Underrated Movie Podcast, longtime Barnes & Noble bookseller, and WatchMojo contributor, to explore why the Criterion Collection has become one of the most respected names in physical media. From working the legendary Barnes & Noble Criterion Sale to recommending hidden cinematic gems every day, Derick shares what it's really like helping collectors build their libraries, introducing newcomers to classic cinema, and discovering films that deserve far more attention. Together, they discuss how physical media creates deeper connections with movies than streaming ever can, why film recommendations matter, and how Criterion continues to preserve cinema through outstanding restorations, special features, and collector editions. Whether you're buying your very first Criterion release or have hundreds on your shelf, this conversation celebrates the joy of film discovery and the culture behind collecting. In this episode: Why the Criterion Collection is so important Inside the Barnes & Noble Criterion Sale How to start collecting Criterion the right way Film recommendations for first-time Criterion buyers How social media influences movie collecting Physical media vs. streaming The value of special features and film preservation Why collectors still love browsing physical stores Underrated movies every film fan should discover Why owning movies still matters in the streaming era We also dive into conversations about John Waters, David Lynch, Godzilla, The Red Shoes, The Princess Bride, Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, The Elephant Man, and many more films that continue to shape film culture. 🎙 Guest: Derick McDuff – Host of the Underrated Movie Podcast Follow Derick: Website: underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: @underratedmoviepodcast Follow The Physical Cut Instagram: @thephysicalcutpod Website: KRPodLab.com If you enjoy conversations about physical media, boutique labels, film preservation, Criterion Collection releases, movie collecting, Blu-rays, 4K UHD, horror, cinema history, and collector culture, be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Obsession (2026): How an Indie Horror Film Became a Horror Phenomenon

Why did Obsession (2026) become one of the biggest horror success stories of the year? In this episode of The Physical Cut, Krloz is joined by special guest John (Spky_Szn95) to break down the unexpected rise of Cory Barker's breakout indie horror film and why audiences can't stop talking about it. Together, they explore how a film made for under $1 million became a box office phenomenon through word of mouth, social media, and passionate horror fans. Is Obsession simply the most talked-about horror movie of 2026, or has it already earned cult classic status? The conversation covers the film's psychological horror, atmosphere, cinematography, performances, marketing strategy, collector appeal, and the growing importance of original independent horror in a franchise-driven industry. They also discuss physical media, the upcoming 4K release, and why movies like Obsession prove collectors and horror fans can help shape a film's legacy. The episode concludes with a special transition into The Physical Cut's year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of Scream, where Krloz and John reflect on what Wes Craven's classic means to horror fans and collectors nearly three decades later. In This Episode Why Obsession (2026) became a surprise horror phenomenon Can word of mouth outperform million-dollar marketing campaigns? Psychological horror vs. modern franchise horror Cory Barker's breakout success The performances of Indy Navarrette and Michael Johnston Horror collecting and the upcoming Obsession 4K release Why physical media still matters Is Obsession the next cult classic? Celebrating 30 Years of Scream Favorite Ghostface killers and the legacy of Wes Craven Support the show by following us on Instagram and sharing the episode with your friends! Visit KRPodLab for all episodes and to leave us voicemails, we would love to feature you in the show!

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