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Sunset Video Rentals

Sunset Video Rentals

by Anthony Digioia

Film History Film Reviews

Season 6

Cannon Films: No Bad Ideas Pt. 5 (All Action Edition!)

Cannon Films goes full throttle in this All Action Edition of Friday Night Rentals. We’re revisiting Enter the Ninja, Missing in Action, Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects, American Ninja, and Invasion U.S.A. for a VHS-era marathon loaded with Chuck Norris, Charles Bronson, Michael Dudikoff, ninjas, explosions, Cold War chaos, and pure 80s action-movie energy. Welcome back to Sunset Video.

Navy SEALS (1990) | Sunset Video: Quick Picks

In this episode of Sunset Video: Quick Picks, we rewind Navy SEALS (1990), directed by Lewis Teague, and take another look at this critically bruised but ridiculously entertaining military action flick. Is it messy? Absolutely. Is it still a great Friday-night rental? Let’s find out. Video Edition - https://youtu.be/Vy9TLWa6z80

Cannon Films: No Bad Ideas Pt. 4

Cannon Films Episode 4 dives into five wild 80s rentals. From teen heartbreak and superhero chaos to Charles Bronson revenge, buddy-cop weirdness, and alien invasion paranoia, this Sunset Video episode revisits the strange, messy, unforgettable magic of Cannon Films.

Firestorm (1998) | Sunset Video: Quick Picks

Howie Long battles ruthless escaped convicts and a raging wildfire in Firestorm (1998), an underrated slice of ’90s action-movie mayhem. In the first episode of Sunset Video: Quick Picks, we rewind this fast-moving disaster thriller, dig into what works, and explain why Firestorm still quietly kicks ass. Was Firestorm a forgotten action gem or should it have stayed buried on the rental rack? Let me know in the comments, and subscribe for more retro movie reviews, cult classics, hidden gems, and video-store favorites from the ’80s and ’90s.

My Retro Comfort Movies! Pt. 2

Some movies are more than just rewatchable, they feel like pure comfort. In this episode of My Retro Comfort Movies, we’re heading back to the video store era for a laid-back look at 80s and 90s favorites that still deliver laughs, nostalgia, action, quotable moments, and that perfect Friday night rental feeling.

My Retro Comfort Movies: Vol. 1

Some movies are more than just rewatchable, they feel like pure comfort. In this episode of My Retro Comfort Movies, we’re heading back to the video store era for a laid-back look at 80s and 90s favorites that still deliver laughs, nostalgia, action, quotable moments, and that perfect Friday night rental feeling.

Second Sight (1989) | Rental Rack Rejects!

In this episode of Rental Rack Rejects, I dig into Second Sight (1989), the strange supernatural detective comedy starring John Larroquette and Bronson Pinchot. With two big sitcom stars, a goofy paranormal premise, and pure late-80s studio chaos, this is exactly the kind of blatantly bad movie I still have a soft spot for.

Why the Summer of 1987 Was the BEST Movie Season Ever!

The summer of 1987 wasn’t just another movie season. It was a full-blown video store fever dream. From massive action classics like Predator and RoboCop, to vampire cool with The Lost Boys, horror favorites like The Gate, comedies, family hits, cult oddities, and bold studio swings, the summer of ’87 delivered something for almost every kind of movie fan. In this episode, we’re looking back at why Summer 1987 stands out as one of the most exciting and stacked movie seasons of the entire 1980s. Not just because of the biggest hits, but because of the variety, personality, and sheer rental-shelf energy packed into those few months. So grab your popcorn, rewind the tape, and let’s revisit the wild, weird, and wonderful movie summer of 1987.

Bird on a Wire (1990) | Is This Still Any Good ?

Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn teamed up in 1990 for Bird on a Wire, a fast, goofy, stunt-filled action comedy that feels tailor-made for the video store era. In this episode, we revisit this forgotten 90s rental favorite to see how it holds up today. From its wild chase scenes and big star chemistry to its oddball villains, romantic comedy energy, and pure early-90s studio movie charm, we’re asking the important question: is Bird on a Wire still any good?

Was 1985 the Greatest Year for Action Movies?

Was 1985 the greatest year for action movies? From explosive one-man-army classics and martial arts favorites to sci-fi mayhem, fantasy adventure, spy thrills, and Hong Kong action landmarks, 1985 delivered one of the wildest action movie lineups of the entire decade. In this episode, we’re diving into the movies, stars, studios, trends, and pure VHS-era chaos that made 1985 such a monster year for action fans. From theatrical hits to late-night cable legends, this was the year when action cinema went bigger, louder, weirder, and more glorious than ever.

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