Straight to Video: Recent Episodes
Hyperreal Film Club
Hastened by the 2020 pandemic, the motion picture industry has begun the seismic shift to straight-to-streaming models, a change that will be fully realized in just a few years. Straight to Video will monitor and guide the public during this shift, bringing HFC’s trademark critical and educational sensibilities to the discussion. Expect lively debates, distinguished local guests, and an eye toward community involvement on a weekly basis.
Guest programmer Zac Traeger (The Museum of Human Achievement) joins Jenni, David, and Tanner to explore 1984’s "Caravan of Courage," the first of two made-for-TV Ewok movies.
Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 1999 Disney Channel Original film “Smart House,” directed by Hyperreal favorite LeVar Burton.
Considered to be primetime’s first Black superhero, Jenni, David, and Tanner talk the 1994 TV movie “M.A.N.T.I.S.”
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, guest programmer Emily Basma joins Jenni, David, and Tanner to explore Christian blockbuster “Left Behind.”
Be sure to also explore Emily’s 2020 film series "The Feminine Mashriq" at https://hyperrealfilm.club/the-feminine-mashriq
Guest programmer Caroline Gormley joins Jenni, David, and Tanner to explore 2021’s biggest film, “Tom & Jerry.”
To commemorate its 15th anniversary, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore Neil Breen’s 2006 debut “Double Down.”
To commemorate the Disney+ re-release, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the landmark 1997 smash “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” Join them for an appreciation of Brandy, Whitney, and Whoopi greatness. And Barbara Streisand’s underground mall.
In anticipation of “To All the Boys: Always and Forever,” Jenni, David, and Tanner explore Netflix’s 2018 smash “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Join them for a discussion on pocket twirls, spin the bottle, and suspicious Venn diagrams.
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the first-ever Disney Channel Original sequel, “Zenon: The Zequel.” Join them for a discussion on tickle traps, James Cameron, and pancake-ing. Now streaming on Disney+.
To commemorate its 22nd anniversary, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 1999 Disney Channel Original film “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.” Join them for a discussion on o-rings, horses, and undulating colors. Kathryn Bailey guests. Alpha Extreme!
Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 2017 Netflix film “A Christmas Prince." Join them for a discussion on the Netflix Christmas Universe, Old Navy-a, and the invention of Dark Flubber.
In the series premiere, Jenni, David, and Tanner explore the 2018 Netflix film “The Princess Switch,” starring Vanessa Hudgens. Join them for a discussion on racist lake men and the merits of montage.