Phantom Galaxy

Welcome to the newest episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video is a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new.  We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS.  Nathan Bartlebaugh is  joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule for April 2023. Each host picks 3 releases and discusses them in detail and why we are excited for them! We also present our first title for Phantom Video Movie Club! 1981's Dragonslayer!  If you enjoyed this episode, lets us know what you think of the new podcast and if you have any ideas of your own for the show. Talk to us at [email protected] or stop by our FB group at Phantom Galaxy, or hit us up on Twitter at fantom galaxy Other places to find Trey Whetstone: https://screamingthroughtheages.com Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/treyw/ Dave's other places on the internet: Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation On Facebook: DVDinfatu

Phantom Galaxy returns with a new review episode and news regarding a new structure! Nathan delivers some brand new reviews for Mario Bros and John Wick 4, and is joined by Greg Bensch for some recent reviews including Scream 6, and then he and Bill take a deep dive into several different films including an Andy Sidaris joint!  Nathan also has some previews of three films that played at the 2023 Sundance film festival. Then he and Trey talk Scream 6 spoilers at the very end of the episode!  Show Notes for the episode coming soon! 

Phantom Galaxy goes After Dark! Nathan and Bill are joined by a giant team-up of Victor Rodriguez, Dave Becker, Greg Bensch and Greg Buzelli as we take a look at sexy genre movies and adult thrillers.  Each of the guests picks two movies and we discuss the sub-genre in general as well.It's a wild ride through bawdy sci-fi and turbulent horror, all the way through esoteric Japanese cinema and cheerful 80s schlock!  Stay tuned after the episode for a reading of H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond by Victor! ----more----   You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at [email protected] Links for Victor Rodriguez: https://vhrodriguez.wordpress.com/ The Sound of Fear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1694373576 On Time from Transmundane Press: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KBT7YY3 "Uncertain Treasure" in Savage Realms Monthly: May 2021: https://www.amazon.com/Savage-Realms-Monthly-collection-adventure-ebook/dp/B096BMH

Welcome back to the X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with over four hours of coverage for the fantastic 5th season! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North,,  X-Files super-fan Karen Wagner, and introducing Shannon Barnes who sits in for Tommy Wood this time, but will be a regular co-host going forward. ----more---- Perhaps the tightest and most consistently good season of the show to-date, Season 5 represented an experimental undertaking for television; deliver an entire season filmed after the upcoming theatrical release that will follow it. As a result, the storylines are more structured, the monsters of the week more plentiful and strategically planned. Duchovny and Anderson, at the top of their fame, have never been better. So join us as we follow Mulder and Scully through the subterranean tunnels of the Everglades, into cubicle farms overseen by demonic insectoid overlords, down the arcane virtual spaces of the Worl

Phantom Galaxy follows up our Best Horror Movies of 2022 with a more general list covering all the other releases of 2022, within all genres.  To accomplish this, we bring Victor H. Rodriguez and Trey Whetstone back from last year and also welcome the Morgans, Greg and Pearl, to join us for this year's mega-list of best films. All the hosts share their Top 10 lists and honorable mentions. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that if it showed up in trailers, it's fair game!----more---- Enjoy the episode and remember to connect with Phantom Galaxy at: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast  You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at [email protected] Links for Victor Rodriguez: https://vhrodriguez.wordpress.com/ The Sound of Fear: https://www.amazon

Phantom Galaxy gets down to their Top Movies of 2022. We are doing two episodes again this year, and the first is Best Horror Movies with guests Greg Bensch, Victor H. Rodriguez and Greg Buzzelli of Monsters and the Mosh Pit. The team cover their ten favorite horror movies of 2022 and then discuss some honorable mentions for the year. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that if it showed up in trailers, it's fair game!   Enjoy the episode and remember to connect with Phantom Galaxy at: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast  You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at [email protected] Links for Victor Rodriguez: https://vhrodriguez.wordpress.com/ The Sound of Fear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1694373576 On Time from Transmundane Press: https://www.a

Happy Holidays all!  Nathan and Bill journey back to the land of yuletide fear and cheer with a another Christmas extravaganza, covering 10 holiday related movies that include holiday staples, uncovered gems, pure schlock, and some refreshing indie horrors. We bring Karen Wagner and Brian Scott back to the show, rejoining us from last year, and ready to take on this holiday juggernaut.  To add to the seasonal craziness, we start things off with a review of the dreaded lurking terror, the shadow of all things joyful and bright...no, not Krampus, but Feeders 3: The Final Meal!  Enjoy! ----more---- Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below:  www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast  Also come check out the Phantom Galaxy FB group and join the conversation! You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at Phanto

Nathan and Dave return to the Illustrated Fan with a big episode celebrating animated Christmas specials, including classics like How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas and the madness of Rankin Bass! Joining them on this addled odyssey of yuletide delirium is Karen Wagner, from our X-Files Round Table.  We also open the episode with a full review (with a spoiler free and spoilers segment) of Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio.  Without further ado, check out the episode and see which specials Nathan, Dave and Karen chose as their favorites!----more---- Enjoy the episode and leave your comments here or on the Facebook page, or reach out to us on Twitter!  Dave's other places on the internet: Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation On Facebook: DVDinfatuation On Instagram: @dbjb6972 On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp YouTube Channel: Visit W3Schools Dave Becker's Podcasts: Horror Movie Podcast Land of the Creeps horror podcast DVD Infatuation @ Considering the Cinema: https://www.consi

Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy Review! In this episode Nathan and Bill review several new 2022 releases and one film from 1978. We talk about the Netflix monster smash Troll, the new thrillers Nocebo, The Menu and Something in the Dirt. We also talk about the David Harbour helmed Violent Night, the Prime doc Goodnight Oppy, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Sissy and more.  Check it out!  ----more---- Movies Reviewed: Nocebo (2022)  Something In The Dirt (2022)  The Brinks Job (1978)  Goodnight Oppy (2022) Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022) Troll (2022) Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) The Menu (2022)  Sissy (2022) Violent Night (2022)   Other places to find Bill:  https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/ https://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/  

Welcome to the newest episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new.  We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS.  Nathan Bartlebaugh is  joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule and then review 3 spooky Bluray releases and how they measure up as home media selections.  Note: This episode covers both October and November release schedules. We will return in two weeks to cover the December release calendar.  Tonight's episode includes reviews of Creature from Black Lake, Cemetery of Terror, and Grandpa is a Vampire.  If you enjoyed this episode, lets us know what you think of the new podcast and if you have any ideas of your own for the show. Talk to us at [email protected] or stop by our FB group at Phantom Galaxy, or hit us up on Twitter at fantom galaxy.   Other places to find Trey Whetstone: https://screamingthroughtheages.co

Phantom Galaxy returns with a new episode dedicated to underrated horror movies. Bill Van Veghel and Nathan Bartlebaugh are joined by Dave Roy of the Great Fright North Podcast and by fellow horror movie fan and Phantom Galaxy honorary co-host Brian Scott.  We each bring two horror films we find underrated or underseen and recommend them. We also finally review the divisive Halloween Ends.  Get comfortable, find your best ghoul, and enjoy the episode! Happy Halloween!    Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below:  Enjoy the episode and remember to connect with Phantom Galaxy at: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast  You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at [email protected]    Find Bill Van Veghel's other podcasts at: Land of the Creeps podcast - http://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/   Other

Welcome to Strange Frequencies! This series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music guru. Although it's been a long time coming, our special anniversary episode of Strange Frequencies shows up just in time for spooky season and Halloween, with an extra Creepy special treat. Bill has rung the bell in the Land of the Creeps and his fellow Creeps have answered the call!  Greg "Gregamortis" Morgan, Pearl "Twisted Temptress" Morgan, and Dave "Dr Shock" Becker join Bill "The Butcher" Van Veghel to discuss their top 10 favorite bands/artists of all time, with a song selection for each one, and a movie pairing for the Number 1 spot.  It's time to Rock the Crypt, Croon in the Lagoon, and Rave to the Grave!  Check out the episode and then head over to the Phantom Galaxy Facebook group and share your favorites!   Other Places you can find Pearl Morgan https://letterboxd.com/twisted_t/ Other Places you can find Greg Morgan: Podcast: Land of the Creeps Instagram: LotC Facebook: Greg Morgan T

Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy!  This episode is our biggest review episode yet, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including House of Darkness, Speak No Evil, Dont Worry Darling, Gatlop: Game of Hell, Piggy and more. Then Nathan is joined by guest Trey Whetstone to review Smile, Barbarian, Pearl, My Best Friends Exorcism and Sissy.   Check out the episode and then head over to the Phantom Galaxy Facebook group and share your favorites!  Movie Reviews: Fandango (1986)  Nathan  Recommended. Rating pending a rewatch.  Bill 9.5/10   Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)  Nathan 8.5/10    Confess Fletch (2022) Bill 7.5/10    Prey (2022)  Nathan 7.5/10    The invitation (2022)  Nathan 5/10  Bill 6.5/10    The Rings of Power(2022)  Nathan 7/10    Sandman (2022)  Nathan 9/10   She-Hulk(2022)  Nathan 7.5/10    Breaking (2022)  Bill: 7/10   House of Darkness (2022)  Nathan 7/10 Bill 7.5/10    Don’t Worry Darling (2022) Nathan: 5.5/10   Gatlop: Hell of A Game (2022) Bill: 6/10   The Munsters (2022) Nathan: 6/

Welcome to the first official episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new.  We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS.  Nathan Bartlebaugh is  joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule and then review 3 new releases and how they measure up as home media selections.  Note: This episode was recorded in August and due to unforeseen events in my schedule and life, it's being released a month later. We will be back in October with a run-down of all the releases for September and October.  Tonight's episode includes reviews of Out of the Blue, Okja, and The Return of Captain Invincible.  If you enjoyed this episode, lets us know what you think of the new podcast and if you have any ideas of your own for the show. Talk to us at [email protected] or stop by our FB group at Phantom Galaxy, or hit us up on Twitter at fantom galaxy.   Ot

VOD Roulette returns with a new episode, recorded near July 4th and full of fireworks literal and figurative! Nathan and Bill are joined by two greats in the PG alumni category; cohost Seth Dombach, who crewed the cast with Nathan for a number of years, and returning guest and horror enthusiast Brian Scott, a true champion of the cast on social media!  In this episode we each pick one film and let the PG community suggest titles for the fifth.  This episode the hosts picked Zombie Nightmare, Fog Island, The Wind, and Mind Warp. Chosen from the FB page, from a suggestion made by Amanda Lee, we also cover Godforsken from 2022. So get ready for found footage shenanigans, Adam West cashing a paycheck, demons of the lonely prairie, murky murder mysteries, and Bruce Campbell going up against mutants and the Tall Man himself.  I give you, VOD Roulette! Enjoy! miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below:  www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Pha

Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy!  In this episode we take a break from our regular programming to bring you the records of two summers, when a Canadian podcaster and his family went off to the woods....and came back, and went back to the woods...and came back again. During that time, from 2021 to 2022, he captured a horde of reviews of television, movies and books. Now, here they are, collected together for your listening pleasure.  I give you The Van Veghel Tapes!  

Welcome to a bonus episode presenting a new sister podcast to Phantom Galaxy.  Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new.  We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS.  Nathan Bartlebaugh is  joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker for this experimental first episode that will focus on each host sharing 5 recommended Criterion Collection films.  Currently the Criterion half-off sale is still running at Barnes and Noble. Check out the episode and then check out the sale here.  If you enjoyed this episode, lets us know what you think of the new podcast and if you have any ideas of your own for the show. Talk to us at [email protected] or stop by our FB group at Phantom Galaxy, or hit us up on Twitter at fantom galaxy.   Other places to find Trey Whetstone: https://screamingthroughtheages.com Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/treyw/ Dave's other places on the internet: Film blog: DVD Infat

Welcome back to the Phantom Galaxy!  As Bill Van Veghel enjoys his well deserved vacation in the wilds of Canadian, Nathan brings in guest co-host Victor Rodriguez to talk all things related to the Blade Runner franchise. Starting with the quirky and dizzying novella 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick, Nathan and Victor roam the violent, rain-soaked streets of the future, hunting down each divergent part of this eclectic franchise.  We take a deep-dive into the once neglected and now celebrated 1982 Ridley Scott classic that stands at the center of this universe, and then briefly explore a forgotten 1995 sequel novel by K.W. Jeter, the astounding 2017 sequel by Denis Villeneuve, and the 2021 animated series Black Lotus.  Along the way we talk all things related to Blade Runner and the central theme of humanity and its definition that carries through each and every incarnation, discussing how each entry deals with those ideas. Enjoy the episode and remember to connect with Phantom Galaxy

Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy!  This episode is another review episode, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including Rats: A Night of Terror, Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special, Emergency, Top Gun: Maverick, Men, The Sadness, Crimes of the Future, and more! Check out the episode and then head over to the Phantom Galaxy Facebook group and share what you've been watching!  Other places to find Bill:  https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/ https://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/

Welcome back to the X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with a 4 hour rundown of the glorious 4th season! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North,Tommy Wood from Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast, and X-Files super-fan Karen Wagner, returning from last episode! ----more---- A darker, grittier and more emotional season than the previous 3, the fourth began its movement towards a feature-length big-screen movie, that would unveil itself at the end of the fifth. Before that, we get a season crammed with conspiracies, killers, creatures and a sense of grand, impending doom.  But our jaunt through the season is anything but dour; we have some big laughs and dig deep into the competing threads of the alien mythology and the growing, enticing and sometimes frustrating chemistry between its two wonderful leads. Oh, yea, and we talk about those pesky Peacocks! Enjoy, and remember, THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE!  Links for Karen Wagner: Land of the