Episode 662: Heaven, Hell and John Waters

Episode 662: Heaven, Hell and John Waters

From Movie Madness by Erik Childress

June 22, 2026 · 2h 5m

About this episode

Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski discuss John Waters' films and various physical media releases, including reviews of notable titles and their significance.

This week in physical media, Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski look at John Waters getting the Criterion treatment. There are a pair of middle-of-the-road (at best) upgrades for Adam Sandler as well as a film with his Bulletproof co-star. James Garner and Bruce Willis in a Hollywood western murder mystery misfire but thankfully Clint Eastwood is also here to save the day. There is the Takashi Miike film that makes good use of the term “not for the squeamish.” And while the subject matter of one death after another did not bode well for a Robin Williams film about heaven and hell, the duo make the case that it was worth a revisit. 1:33 - Criterion ( Desperate Living (4K) , Hairspray (1987) (4K) ) 31:57 - Alliance ( Sunset ) 41:09 - Kino ( Hang ‘Em High (4K) , Major Payne) 1:00:15 - Sony ( 50 First Dates (4K) , Click (4K) ) 1:17:40 - Shout ( What Dreams May Come (4K) ) 1:37:51 - Arrow ( Audition (4K) ) 1:54:38 – New TV on Blu-ray ( Masters of the Universe: Revelation/Revolution (Steelbook) , I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Complete Series ) 1:56:23 - New Theatrical Titles on Blu-ray ( Alpha (2025) , Magellan , Mr. K , Pools , The Last Showgirl ) 2:01:10 - New Blu-ray…

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Host: Erik Childress

Guest: Peter Sobczynski

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Organizations: Criterion, Alliance, Kino, Sony, Shout, Arrow

Books & works: Desperate Living, Hairspray, Sunset, Hang ‘Em High, Major Payne, 50 First Dates, Click, What Dreams May Come, Audition, Masters of the Universe: Revelation/Revolution

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