Just The Discs

9 years ago today, @elrickane.bsky.social & I started a little show called @purecinemapod.bsky.social. So many movies and so many memories. Been a huge wonderful part of my life. Thanks to all who have enjoyed and supported!
Our very first episode:
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Four commentaries!
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Announcing our April slate for Imprint Asia! 🔥

• HARD BOILED (1992
• THE KILLER (1989)
• THE TOUCH (2002)
• BEIJING BICYCLE (2001)

Each is limited to 1500 copies only. 📀 Pre-order individually or in our special discounted bundle pack.

New Episode! Our Films on Films show where we discuss movies about making movies & cinema in general! With guest Bill Ackerman of Supporting Characters!
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YouTube video by Brian Saur Blu-ray Haul! MVD, Radiance, 88 Films, Eureka, Cult Epics & Troma

Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social channel, I’m talking about a bunch of discs from @filmsradiance.bsky.social, @88films.bsky.social, Cult Epics, Eureka and more:
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Last chance to grab a copy of our film with the limited edition slip case designed by @slimyswampghost.bsky.social as we are down to 59 copies left! Once this version sells out it’s gone!
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Glorious! So excited for this new @criterion.bsky.social 4K masterpiece from Jacques Tati!
#criterioncollection

Perverse Permission – Episode 1: All Up in these Guts, Part 1 For the inaugural episode of Perverse Permission, Samm and John are diving right into the deep end of Japanese pink films. This is the first of a two-part episode exploring the legendary Angel Guts…

Samm Deighan and John Dickson delve into the ANGEL GUTS 天使のはらわた series in the Pervese Permission podcast @cinepunx.bsky.social!
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The series is out on bluray Feb 23 from Third Window Films!
Order the set @terracottadist.bsky.social

Starting to make sense of A24 and modern cinema: In conversation with Aaron West (Part One) — What's the Idea An interview with Aaron West, the author of The A24 New Wave (2026). This is part one of three, focused on his path to writing the book, including hosting several Criterion podcasts.

This is a three-part interview with Aaron West that gets into the origins of CineJourneys and the A24 book, divided into three parts, with the first about the podcasts and CineJourneys.
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YouTube video by Brian Saur Epic Kino Lorber 4K Round-up!

Over at my @justthediscs.bsky.social, I’m talking about an epic haul of @kinolorber.com discs:
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YouTube video by Brian Saur Interview with Brandon Upson from Vinegar Syndrome and Iconoscope!

Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social channel, I talk to Brandon Upson from @vinsyn.bsky.social about the exciting new TV Focused Sub-label Iconoscope:
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Synapse Films proudly presents the high-definition worldwide home video premiere of Nick Castle's TAG: THE ASSASSINATION GAME on limited edition Blu-Ray. Coming February 24, 2026!

Thrilled to have contributed an essay to the 4K UHD premiere to one of the greatest (and bleakest) neo-noirs ever made, CUTTER’S WAY. And I’m honored to share space with such killer fellow contributors: @meganabbott.bsky.social, @christinalefou.bsky.social, @jordanharper.bsky.social and more.

New Video!

New Patreon Exclusive!

YouTube video by Brian Saur Blu-ray haul! Warner Archive Classic Films and more!

Today over on my @justthediscs.bsky.social channel, I’m talking about a stack of new and recent Warner Archive classic film titles and more:
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YouTube video by Brian Saur More of My Favorite Discs of 2025!

It’s Sunday!!!

Just. The. Discs!

@justthediscs.bsky.social
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We got a lovely message from Bill Plympton himself about today's pre-order for HAIR HIGH, check it out!

Did you know Bill's surprising family connection with someone in the cast? (Maybe "somewhat surprising" is more accurate given their last names...)

Digging into these new @vinsyn.bsky.social Iconoscope releases and enjoying them. High recommend:

"Song of the Miraculous Hind" Deluxe Edition box art - front

"Song of the Miraculous Hind" Deluxe Edition box art - back

"Song of the Miraculous Hind" wrap art - front

"Song of the Miraculous Hind" wrap art - back

***PRE-ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT***

Our first pre-order announcement today is Marcell Jankovics' SONG OF THE MIRACULOUS HIND, making its worldwide 4K UHD debut from Deaf Crocodile! [description in comments]

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#BluRay #BluRayCollector #DeafCrocodile #2DAnimation

***PRE-ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT #2***
Our second title today is 2004's HAIR HIGH, a hand-drawn animation feature making its U.S. Blu-ray debut, with a stacked voice cast, a bucketload of high school body horror, and a science teacher with a VERY bad smoker's cough!

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***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Coming soon on #4K #Steelbook in the US from #WarnerBros: #Sleepers (1996)!

Four ordinary boys. A harmless prank gone awry. Their childhood innocence forever shattered, they vow to avenge its loss in the haunting drama Sleepers. Sentenced to spend time at a reform school

Very excited to have the first two Iconoscope releases in hand! Can’t wait for more from this new @vinsyn.bsky.social sub label!

The classic Hammer Horror VAMPIRE CIRCUS (1972) joins the collection in a brand new 4K UHD restoration! 💀

Scanned from the original 35mm negative by Imprint Films for its stunning 4K UHD global debut.

1500 copies of this Limited Edition Hardbox only. Order your copy today. 📀

YouTube video by Disc-Connected Re-Connected January 8th, 2026: Announcements and More with Brian Saur!!! Landscape Stream

Want to see me nerding out about physical media? I’m going to be on my friend @disc-connected.bsky.social’s live stream about recent Blu-ray announcements & more tonight at 6:30 pm PST!
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New today, over at the PCP Patreon, a little Film Discoveries Bonus where I talk about something like 40 movies that I enjoyed but didn’t end up talking about on the pod for one reason or another:
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YouTube video by Brian Saur Blu-ray and 4K haul! Christmas Haul 2025

Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social channel, I’m going through my Christmas Blu-ray & 4K haul:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 12, 2026

ANTENNA RELEASING ANNOUNCES FIRST ACQUISITION, STOLEN KINGDOM, SET FOR 2026 RELEASE

Antenna Releasing, a new boutique film distribution company, has announced its first acquisition: the award-winning documentary Stolen Kingdom, slated for release in 2026.

Rob and I provide a commentary for Matt Cimber's THE BLACK SIX. And we are awesome. Pick up a copy today! (Or in February)

YouTube video by Snips Movies Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three (Another Curzon Collection! New VHS!)

Here's your weekly dose of Video Store action!

There's a new Curzon collection in the house, and a smattering of newbies along with a couple of cool tapes!

Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three!

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