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by The Betoota Advocate & Alexei
The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. It's a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them off with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste. The rental combo is: 1 x New Release 2 x Weeklies 1 x Staff Pick
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- 1 weeks ago20 min
Is RESIDENT EVIL The Best Video Game Film?
Hot off watching one of the biggest films of the year, Alexei and Producer Em share their thoughts on Resident Evil and discuss ssome other great films based on video games. Sydney Opera House screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS hosted by Alexei and Demi Lardner October 31st, tickets here https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/hellhouse/little-shop-horrors-qa The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/ Follow Producer Em on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmelinepeterson/?hl=en Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.
- 3 weeks ago1h 10m
Alexei's Most Controversial Film Opinions with Greg Larsen
Alexei went on the Greg Larsen Show for an extended conversation with Greg Larsen about cinema. This part is about their most controversial film opinions. Sydney Opera House screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS hosted by Alexei and Demi Lardner October 31st, tickets here https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/hellhouse/little-shop-horrors-qa The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/ Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.
- Sep 29, 20262 min
THE LAST VIDEO STORE TRAILER
Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them of with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste. The rental combo is: 1 x New Release 2 x Weeklies 1 x Staff Pick Apple link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-video-store/id999728026 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/show/0m29HsLyVuj7w3uUNlLOUJ
- Sep 28, 202617 min
Alejandro G. Iñárritu discusses DIGGER and directing TOM CRUISE
Two-time Academy Award Winning Best Director Alejandro González Iñárritu sits down with Alexei Toliopoulos to discuss his new film DIGGER, a gargantuan satire starring Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, in a remarkable performance. There’s more to Iñárritu’s film than meets the eye and plenty to discuss and discover in Alexei’s chat with Iñárritu. DIGGER arrives in Australian cinemas October 1, 2026. Thanks to WB and Universal for linking this one up. The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/ Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.
- Sep 24, 202651 min
Will Gibb Returns To Discuss His OBSESSION With Horror Films
Certified horror head Will Gibb retuns to The Last Video Store to chat about two more films he loves, plus reveal whether he liked Alexei’s last recommendation of Noroi: The Curse. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram @lastvideostorebetoota for all of our guests picks The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/
- Sep 17, 20261h 6m
From The Archives: Detective Pikachu with Tom Walker & Sam Campbell
We’ve combed through the archives of Alexei and Cameron James’ podcast Special Features to resurface this episode featuring Tom Walker and Sam Campbell. They talk about the blockbuster Detective Pikachu, one of Alexei’s favourites. See you next week! Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram @lastvideostorebetoota for all of our guests picks The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/
- Sep 9, 202656 min
Luka Muller and Angus Truskett Return To Discuss More STAR WARS Glup Shittos
It’s the return of the guys that love Jedi - Luka Muller (Triple J) and Angus Truskett (Test Pattern podcast) strike back. It’s another episode talking through their favourite minor Star Wars characters, the best Glup Shitto from a galaxy far, far away. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram @lastvideostorebetoota for all of our guests picks The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/
- Sep 2, 20262h 4m
A Film Deep Dive with Alexei and Angus Truskett on Test Pattern
Hey Return Shoot Rats! This week we’re bringing you another podcast we think you’re going to love. This week it’s Test Pattern hosted by Angus Truskett, who you might remember from our Star Wars special episode, on an episode where he is joined by the movie maestro we love, Alexei. Make sure you check out Test Pattern (https://open.spotify.com/show/3ELRLbs4rReBtnIWNzbu47) and we’ll see you next week! “Alexei Toliopoulos — film critic, movie lover, podcaster, comedian and video store lifer — joins Angus Truskett for a conversation about movie obsession, physical media, and the fine line between critic and creator. We get into: our origins, a mild Clint Eastwood phase, Greek intermissions, curating movies for planes, Inner West movies, combatting cultural cringe, Margaret and David, third generation physical collecting, Enter the Matrix, DVD menu loops, all-time special features and commentaries, video store shelves, Ciao Magazine’s Favourite Local Character, Film Bro canon, /r/Fancasting, stagnated franchise fandoms, first Letterboxd reviews, Refused Classification, meeting your heroes, critic vs creator, Mario Puzo’s canal metaphor.”
About The Last Video Store
The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. It's a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them off with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste. The rental combo is: 1 x New Release 2 x Weeklies 1 x Staff Pick
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