You are in my humble opinion the most honest source for videos and commentary on pop culture be that music, movies, tv shows etc. I enjoy watching you and hearing what you have to say whether I agree or not. I support whatever you decide to do take care Heath
The time you spend putting some in together because you’re passionate about it really shows and I have enjoyed your channel for a long time. Please keep doing what you’re doing. It has value and it’s awesome.
We love you and your videos as they are, Heath. You’re doing great. If some of these brain rot channels can have 10 or more good years, then I expect to see yours around for a while longer. Keep it up, bud. 😊
Hi Heath, long time watcher and first time commenter. I love watching your videos because you seem so genuinely in love with the history of film and TV and it's a little cosy corner of indulgence to have you playing in our living room with such warmth and enthusiasm. Just thought I'd drop that.
We really appreciate everything you do, and we'd love to keep seeing your videos regularly but it’s hard work and takes time, ultimately if a break helps you focus and tap into more passion and energy, then do it. Negativity really sucks but you are a huge positive, and you'll always have the core of real supporters who love movies like you do, who’ll follow wherever you go.
This is one of my favorite channels. I like the positivity, all the knowledge you have, the history of these movies. I have learned about Westerns I was missing out on, great Film Noir, the interviews, all the content. You’re doing a great job.
Heath, must be honest with you. Many of the movies you talk about I don't have a lot of interest in, but I enjoy hearing about them and learning about these genres and releases. Love your enthusiasm. I am more of a fan of classic tv . I do enjoy those too. Keep going! Truly appreciate your channel. Best wishes!
I'll say this: my tastes are about 70% different from yours, and I disagree with you A LOT! But I can't even begin to tell you how happy it makes me you are out there doing the work.
I appreciate that. If we're all being honest with our opinions, disagreement should happen often, but that's not a bad thing. This monoculture thing has gotten pretty out of hand!
Thanks for content and sharing your love of film. For what it's worth I'm a newer viewer who found your channel after coming back to physical media and deciding to approach my film viewing a little more seriously this year. I've been really focussed on sharing my love of film with my kids. During this process I found wanted teach them to think more critically and dig deeper into movies. You're channel has consistently been a big help with that, not only helping challenge myself but by extension my kids. I really appreciate that you consistently make me thing about films and this hobby in different ways. I know it's tough but don't let the frustration or negativity drag you down. You're absolutely a positive impact on the community and appreciated. Keep up the great work and please keep the content coming one way or another.
I watch a lot of film related content and there's so many 'coming soon' videos pushed my way by the algorithm. I guess promoting the new stuff is necessary but it's the deep dives and reviews that I enjoy the most...your knowledge and passion are the gold. Game the system, ignore the triggered, and please continue to share your thoughts.
Even if I wanted to, I couldn't even begin to describe what this channel means to me. I found this channel when the gods of the algorithm showed me a video years ago that was entitled something like, "Tarantino-esque movies you may not have heard of" I wanted every one of those movies. I made the cringy , my wallet hates you comment. Which I still regret. Heath has made me a movie enthusiast. A TV super fan and a guy who gets excited just contemplating all of the films and TV shows I have yet to discover. I've learned that there is more nutrition in " cereal at midnight" then you will find in any other channel. Long live this great film loving family and whatever form it takes.
Hi, I'm a big fan of your channel and really appreciate your honesty when it comes to movies. The commentary track on king of the rocket men was entertaining and educational, thank you so much Heath.
Been watching CAM prob 5 years Heather and you still pop up on my find mixed in with political crap that I don’t watch or care about. Love that you turned me onto umbrella years ago.
Thanks for the update today, Heath! Captain Planet is very nostalgic to me. I've had the first season for years, as it was the only one available. Some of the episodes are worse than others, but there is something nostalgic about this show. I used to have some of the toys, but I think they are hard to come by in good condition nowadays. Heck, I even have a print of Captain and Duke Nukem hanging over my computer as I type this :)
Sorry to hear about RUclips messing with your channel, I would much rather watch your great content, than see any Mr. Beast video just pop up on youtube, just because. Keep up making great videos.
I love the release videos. I never have felt pressure to purchase. I watch them because you have given me and countless others an education in film history through explaining them. Without these stacks my exposure is narrowed. So I appreciate the monthly release videos and would hate to see them go. Heath you offer so much more than advertisement for publishing. Your channel communicates a passion for film that is palpable and transferable to others. And that my friend is amazing, don’t drown that gift in the sea of all the noise around you. Final thought, this may not make sense, you carry the spirit of film critics I grew up watching on tv in the 80’s. It’s as if their baton’s were passed to you. That’s the good vibes I get at Cereal at Midnight. So, thank you Heath. ❤
OK, they had me with LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, anyway ... saw it on Shudder and LOVED it. Then, the tchotchkes. And, when you were showing the faux TV Guide, I had to scroll back and freeze frame, but ... OMG, one of the ads in the faux TV Guide is for OH! CALCUTTA! !! I nearly fell out of my chair. I have to get this one. (I do have to express disagreement with the idea that the movie is not scary ... it creeped me all the way out.)
@@CerealAtMidnight Mais oui!! Thank you for bringing this edition (along with the other discs ... I love Ozploitation ) to the attention of the movie-searching public.
Fun and interesting new release coverage! Hang in there, man! Yes, that's the same Shawn Ryan. NIGHT AGENT looks very interesting. Also, you're right, NAKED CITY and ROUTE 66 had the same creator, Stirling Silliphant, and executive producer, Herbert Leonard.
Keep making videos! I am an Australian and it is interesting that I hear about Oz released Umbrella stuff from an American. Maybe somewhere in Oz is talking about it but Cereal at Midnight is where I hear about it. Regards StuOz.
My channel has been up since 2017, but I'm infrequent and I do it for free, Hardly anyone looks at my shows, but I keep them on there just in case. They do not make any comments good or bad but I keep my channel going. Some time back You RUclips congratulated me on having over 100 subscribers . It has been since 2017. It? isn't great, but, fair.
I liked the concept of Late Night with the Devil. Really cool to see the lead get that spot. Seems to be getting better roles, ie Dune. Really enjoy your channel. In whatever capacity you find it works for you, I'll check it out. Cheers 🤙
I didn't have anything to say. But I guess just to help the channel I'll comment by saying that I've been buying up more tv stuff on dvd myself. I realized, like you mention, that those increasingly get harder to find over time, both physically and streaming. Recently I bought all the seasons of Tales From The Crypt and Thirty Something. I also want to buy all the rest of the Perfect Strangers seasons. I can't say I ever watched Captain Planet. There are however plenty of childhood favorites that I still wish we could get like Muppet Babies and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Or even the third season of The Adventures of Pete and Pete.
I'm glad you enjoyed LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. I believe I was one of the people to suggest it was right up your street. Have you seen GHOSTWATCH? That was clearly one of their inspirations. Also, I did see the first season of "The Night Agent." Really enjoyed it. Not quite as "3 Days of the Condor" as I had hoped. But still good. Apparently, it was the most watched show on Netflix in 2023. The second season release has been delayed until next year. And a third season has been announced. Glad to hear ClassicFlix is taking on Hopalong Cassidy. The prints of those have been fairly well maintained. So, those should look great in HD. Hope we get Gene Autry on HD one of these days. Because those also have been well maintained. A real restoration challenge would be the Buster Crabbe Billy the Kid movies. Never seen good prints of those.
Not only have I seen Ghostwatch, I had the pleasure of interviewing the director: ruclips.net/video/rpyQ-U9REnw/видео.html Ghostwatch is still the best-executed experiment with the form, in my opinion. I agree with many of your other sentiments, re: Gene Autry, Buster Crabbe, etc, and have been encouraged to see a couple of Roy Rogers movies get restorations of late. The streaming realm is so opaque to me, I can't keep up. Thanks for the insight about The Night Agent.
@@CerealAtMidnight After posting, I had a vague memory of you doing a video about GHOSTWATCH but I forgot you did an interview with the director. Those who've never watched Heath's interviews are missing out. His joy and love for movies comes out more there than anywhere else. So, if you're sick of all the negative videos about movies and TV on RUclips, dive into the Cereal at Midnight archive and watch some of his interviews. You won't be disappointed.
Hey the dinosaur is back! 👊😎👍No not you Heath!, the titles at the top of the show, sooooo Cereal 🙌 Another great one don't stop, scroo the algorithms what do they know
Hey Heath, the Late Night With The Devil Night Owl fans edition was limited to 2000 copies. Look on the side of the Vhs cover. The regular boxset was limited to 1500, so the 2000 Night Owl editions and 1500 regular boxset editions equal the 3500.
I keep Umbrella way in the back due to their habit of releasing 4K SDR editions of films - then a few weeks/months later a different label will release a full on 4K/DV/Atmos edition. I’m curious to see what they’re going to do with Tarsem’s The Fall. They just announced that yesterday but it’s also just a 4K SDR version.
Another example is ‘Caligula,’ which got a Dark Sky release in North America that released in September and Umbrella is releasing a version in October for Aussies. Ultimately, Umbrella is meant for an Australian audience, so there are bound to be some films they get licensing agreements for while another distributor in North America is buying a similar license for the same film. It’s not a situation for which I would think to blame or punish Umbrella for; it’s the greedy studios who are selling licenses to several different regions at the same time. It’s up to us to be smart consumers and pick the edition we want based on factors like cost, the special features and reviews of the quality of the transfer.
Thanks for everything that you do! I really appreciate it! I can tell that you're tired. If you need to take some time off, then I completely understand. Doing RUclips videos isn't an easy job, especially with the channel that you have. It takes a lot of time and hard work for sure. There's always going to be detractors and haters unfortunately. There's a saying. "When you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing nobody". I'm going to be honest with you. There's a lot of stuff that you cover that doesn't interest me because it's not my cup of tea, and there are other things that I do like. Regardless, I'm not going to come out talk about how a particular movie sucks and that it's trash because I'm not that type of person. Whether someone likes or dislikes a movie is his or her opinion. An opinion is subjective after all. At the end of the day, I'm here to support you, your wonderful channel, and your love of film and cinema. I appreciate the dedication, passion, and hard work! It means a lot! Regardless of what you decide to do, I'll be here to support you. Thanks, Heath! God bless and stay safe!
Yeah, Umbrella's Late Night With the Devil box set sold out months in advance 😂 .....I was going to get it, but opted for the Second Sight set since it's on 4K and the Umbrella release is on blu-ray.
Sandy Dennis did two episodes of ‘Naked City’ (1962, ‘63) but isn’t listed as a guest star but some actress named Nancy Marchand did just one episode and she gets listed? Thank you to the copy editor who thought Nancy Marchand, who won a couple of Emmys, was a bigger name than Ms. Dennis, who had an Oscar on her mantelpiece. I am not related to Ms. Dennis in the least or part of her estate, but I find her exclusion from that guest list offensive. She did two guest appearances for which she probably didn’t make a lot because it was at the start of her career, but they remember some other “big name” actress who did one whole episode over her. I realize I may be the only one bothered by this, but there’s really no other way to take it than as an insult. Because by leaving Ms. Dennis out and including Ms. Marchand, they’re either saying, “Sandy Dennis has been dead since 1992 so who cares?” (Yet, they included a couple actors on there who passed much earlier than her, such as Henry Fonda, who walked through the pearly gates a decade before.) Or they’re saying, “Nancy Marchand won a couple of Emmys while Sandy Dennis could only manage an Oscar. Big deal.”
Hey Heath. Great vid as always. Is there anywhere you can watch naked city just to try the show out? Also, I'd love to see you do some more icons of horror videos for october(even if it's just an updated one or a top 10 classic horror films thing) keep up the good work!
Looks like Filmrise, who currently own the show, has put the first episode on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/8uLU1-_oKa4/видео.htmlsi=ubeBp5FZPrREQRZo As for icons of horror, I don't have any of those videos planned for the month, but I do have a video coming soon with Anastasia Elfman where we discuss The Fly franchise.
Captain Planet is a favorite of mine and i have the Australian dvds and im interested to see the differences between the us and Australian release also I know the Australian version doesn't have film grain either
I would like to own the original Alvin and the Chipmunks animated series on a DVD boxset, but I stopped holding my breath on that one a very long time ago. It's very sad because I remember watching Alvin and the Chipmunks more than any other cartoon show back then. The music gave the show more life.
It's understandable if you want to take a break. Making hour long videos every other day is exhausting, and doing many of them on Blu-rays is probably not creatively fulfilling. I don't know your personal situation and whether this channel is a source of income, but if you're in a position to take a risk you could make a new channel and do something slightly different. Some larger channels have observed that the algorithm's focus on retention means that channels without a distinct identity or series of videos will suffer when some videos are popular and others are not e.g blu-ray videos get consistent views but the other stuff is hit and miss. I work in Comms professionally and have experience working with channels on YT, so if you want to chat let me know.
There's definitely a feeling that I spent far too much time talking about formats rather than films--or rather, that the audience that follows me is more interested in hearing me talk about formats than films. I'm not a fan of how commercial and consumer-crazed things have become in the last five years. But generally, any "content creation" takes a toll after a while. I've created over 1300 videos, and some days I feel like I've said what I wanted to say here, and that if I really want to get into movies and why I love them, RUclips is no longer the place to do it. On its best day, my video is going to succeed or fail based on title and thumbnail, not content and substance. Between that and the rising anger about things that ultimately do not matter (my relatively positive reviews of Horizon, Megalopolis, and Joker 2 have led to a lot of vitriol, not just on this platform, but everywhere), I'm just not sure how to talk about my love of movies anymore in a way that anyone seems to care about. Edit: to clarify, I don't need agreement or validation, but the constant rage from a part of the audience is stifling. I don't know how to shut it out, since it's not just here, it's on every platform I'm on. There's no safe distance.
Fun video 👍 I always wondered when ads pop up and have a skip add button does a content creator on RUclips get paid less money or no money if you hit skip me rather than watching the full ad?
Heath, Did you know KISS recorded a song that’s on the 1980 release Unmasked, Gene Simmons sings the song, Naked City and I believe it’s related to that TV show.
I'm a bit rusty on my Kissology, but yeah, I do remember that now! He says there are 10 million stories in the naked city, so yep, that's a direct reference to the credits of the TV show.
2 of the channels I follow have closed because of negative comments and toxicity and those are channels a lot smaller than yours so I can only imagine the kind of aggro you must be receiving, but know that you make the lives of a lot of people happier and more interesting with your videos. For some reason, or many reasons, people have become unbearably uncivil and belligerent, one big cause is the terrible mental health of people after the pandemic. anyway I would advise you, as a doctor, to take a few weeks off to restore your enthusiasm and rest, and more importantly plan what you want to do with your channel. Thank god, you have several options because your channel isn't necessarily associated with a genre of movies, so you have sort of a blank canvas. I wish you all the luck in the world, and thanks for the entertainment you given us.
Did not enjoy With The Devil from the worms on. Suddenly a a ton of wheel spinning and then A BUNCH OF STUFF HAPPENS where a previously smart movie turns super child scribbling shocking things all over his trapper keeper.
The Grove isn’t a fictitious group. Look up Bohemian Grove. Apart from its satirical elements, LNWTD certainly appears to be an expose on this organization’s weird and likely activities.
I got the standard release of "Late Night with the Devil" from Umbrella just so I could have that "VHS broadcast" cut. I've only seen the theatrical release.
REDBOX. Heath there was an article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday about the REBOX bankruptcy and the cost to remove the tens of thousands of machines. In each machine there are approximately 600 DVD/Blu-Rays. What was more interesting was the public comments to the article. I would say the majority were asking what DVD's were, haven't played a DVD'S in years, etc. I know the commenters are NOT collectors like us, but it is reveling none the less. I was at a good friend's house 2 weeks ago and he wanted to watch Star Trek TOS episodes and had NO IDEA there were licensed to Paramount Plus and we couldn't watch them. A lot of education to be done out there!
It's true, the general public has no knowledge or even any interest in how this stuff works. I've been trying for years to get information out there, but these days I find myself feeling like I'm trying to hold back the ocean. We represent the tiniest of audiences, probably less than 1% globally, and it's easier and more fun to simply talk about movies, not formats. But even that is losing some of its fun, since we can't even talk about movies anymore without getting yelled at...a lot. Since posting relatively positive reviews of Horizon Part 2, Megalopolis, and Joker 2, I've gotten MANY attacks, both on my work and personally. I'm not sure it's worth it anymore.
@@CerealAtMidnight Thank you for your response, Heath. What you said about "getting yelled at", I was literally just at High Def digest reading Friday the 13th review and one of the commenters at the bottom said and I paraphrase "dude, you didn't say HR10 or Dolby Vision". NOT a thank you for the review then a polite question. The rudeness as you have mentioned in earlier videos is a shame and I admire your backbone and emotional stamina!
You are in my humble opinion the most honest source for videos and commentary on pop culture be that music, movies, tv shows etc. I enjoy watching you and hearing what you have to say whether I agree or not. I support whatever you decide to do take care Heath
The time you spend putting some in together because you’re passionate about it really shows and I have enjoyed your channel for a long time. Please keep doing what you’re doing. It has value and it’s awesome.
We love you and your videos as they are, Heath. You’re doing great. If some of these brain rot channels can have 10 or more good years, then I expect to see yours around for a while longer. Keep it up, bud. 😊
Keep making these videos, man! I love your channel and you are the only reviewer I actually admire. Keep doing it as much as you can.
Don't go anywhere! Your channel is one of my favorites, and I appreciate your perspective!
Hi Heath, long time watcher and first time commenter. I love watching your videos because you seem so genuinely in love with the history of film and TV and it's a little cosy corner of indulgence to have you playing in our living room with such warmth and enthusiasm. Just thought I'd drop that.
We really appreciate everything you do, and we'd love to keep seeing your videos regularly but it’s hard work and takes time, ultimately if a break helps you focus and tap into more passion and energy, then do it. Negativity really sucks but you are a huge positive, and you'll always have the core of real supporters who love movies like you do, who’ll follow wherever you go.
This is one of my favorite channels. I like the positivity, all the knowledge you have, the history of these movies. I have learned about Westerns I was missing out on, great Film Noir, the interviews, all the content. You’re doing a great job.
Heath, must be honest with you. Many of the movies you talk about I don't have a lot of interest in, but I enjoy hearing about them and learning about these genres and releases. Love your enthusiasm. I am more of a fan of classic tv . I do enjoy those too. Keep going! Truly appreciate your channel. Best wishes!
Be strong Heath! You’re loved, always remember that.
I'll say this: my tastes are about 70% different from yours, and I disagree with you A LOT! But I can't even begin to tell you how happy it makes me you are out there doing the work.
I appreciate that. If we're all being honest with our opinions, disagreement should happen often, but that's not a bad thing. This monoculture thing has gotten pretty out of hand!
Thanks for content and sharing your love of film. For what it's worth I'm a newer viewer who found your channel after coming back to physical media and deciding to approach my film viewing a little more seriously this year. I've been really focussed on sharing my love of film with my kids. During this process I found wanted teach them to think more critically and dig deeper into movies. You're channel has consistently been a big help with that, not only helping challenge myself but by extension my kids. I really appreciate that you consistently make me thing about films and this hobby in different ways. I know it's tough but don't let the frustration or negativity drag you down. You're absolutely a positive impact on the community and appreciated. Keep up the great work and please keep the content coming one way or another.
I watch a lot of film related content and there's so many 'coming soon' videos pushed my way by the algorithm. I guess promoting the new stuff is necessary but it's the deep dives and reviews that I enjoy the most...your knowledge and passion are the gold. Game the system, ignore the triggered, and please continue to share your thoughts.
Great channel. I'm thinking I'm going to check out naked city. Looks interesting.
Thanks! Naked City is highly recommended!
Even if I wanted to, I couldn't even begin to describe what this channel means to me. I found this channel when the gods of the algorithm showed me a video years ago that was entitled something like, "Tarantino-esque movies you may not have heard of"
I wanted every one of those movies. I made the cringy , my wallet hates you comment. Which I still regret.
Heath has made me a movie enthusiast. A TV super fan and a guy who gets excited just contemplating all of the films and TV shows I have yet to discover.
I've learned that there is more nutrition in " cereal at midnight" then you will find in any other channel. Long live this great film loving family and whatever form it takes.
Love the channel. Ive become a regular Kino and Imprint fans and always enjoy the updates while also exploring all the various topics.
I remember watching Captain Planet in the 90s on TBS it took a long time but glad to finally see the whole series on DVD
Someone might’ve already mentioned it, but the car stunts in Chain Reaction were directed by George Miller, not long after the first Mad Max film.
And we have Steve Bisley fresh of as Goose from Mad Max
Hi, I'm a big fan of your channel and really appreciate your honesty when it comes to movies. The commentary track on king of the rocket men was entertaining and educational, thank you so much Heath.
Been watching CAM prob 5 years Heather and you still pop up on my find mixed in with political crap that I don’t watch or care about. Love that you turned me onto umbrella years ago.
Proud Rebel and Naked City are both interesting to me.
Thanks for the update today, Heath! Captain Planet is very nostalgic to me. I've had the first season for years, as it was the only one available. Some of the episodes are worse than others, but there is something nostalgic about this show. I used to have some of the toys, but I think they are hard to come by in good condition nowadays. Heck, I even have a print of Captain and Duke Nukem hanging over my computer as I type this :)
Sorry to hear about RUclips messing with your channel, I would much rather watch your great content, than see any Mr. Beast video just pop up on youtube, just because. Keep up making great videos.
I love the release videos. I never have felt pressure to purchase. I watch them because you have given me and countless others an education in film history through explaining them. Without these stacks my exposure is narrowed. So I appreciate the monthly release videos and would hate to see them go. Heath you offer so much more than advertisement for publishing. Your channel communicates a passion for film that is palpable and transferable to others. And that my friend is amazing, don’t drown that gift in the sea of all the noise around you. Final thought, this may not make sense, you carry the spirit of film critics I grew up watching on tv in the 80’s. It’s as if their baton’s were passed to you. That’s the good vibes I get at Cereal at Midnight. So, thank you Heath. ❤
Very kind words, and much appreciated.
Great sharing of some cool titles! Keep doing what you love, whatever that is, Heath! Ignore the haters!
OK, they had me with LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, anyway ... saw it on Shudder and LOVED it.
Then, the tchotchkes. And, when you were showing the faux TV Guide, I had to scroll back and freeze frame, but ... OMG, one of the ads in the faux TV Guide is for OH! CALCUTTA! !!
I nearly fell out of my chair. I have to get this one.
(I do have to express disagreement with the idea that the movie is not scary ... it creeped me all the way out.)
That just goes to show how subjective horror is! Good point.
@@CerealAtMidnight Mais oui!! Thank you for bringing this edition (along with the other discs ... I love Ozploitation ) to the attention of the movie-searching public.
Fun and interesting new release coverage! Hang in there, man! Yes, that's the same Shawn Ryan. NIGHT AGENT looks very interesting. Also, you're right, NAKED CITY and ROUTE 66 had the same creator, Stirling Silliphant, and executive producer, Herbert Leonard.
Keep making videos! I am an Australian and it is interesting that I hear about Oz released Umbrella stuff from an American. Maybe somewhere in Oz is talking about it but Cereal at Midnight is where I hear about it. Regards StuOz.
i love your discussions with max and vanessa. i would love your reviews top 10 lists. hidden gems
i enjoy youre channel
You're one of the best in the biz, Heath! Would be a real shame if you left YT
My channel has been up since 2017, but I'm infrequent and I do it for free, Hardly anyone looks at my shows, but I keep them on there just in case. They do not make any comments good or bad but I keep my channel going. Some time back You RUclips congratulated me on having over 100 subscribers . It has been since 2017. It? isn't great, but, fair.
Thanks for the videos!
I liked the concept of Late Night with the Devil. Really cool to see the lead get that spot. Seems to be getting better roles, ie Dune. Really enjoy your channel. In whatever capacity you find it works for you, I'll check it out. Cheers 🤙
I didn't have anything to say. But I guess just to help the channel I'll comment by saying that I've been buying up more tv stuff on dvd myself. I realized, like you mention, that those increasingly get harder to find over time, both physically and streaming. Recently I bought all the seasons of Tales From The Crypt and Thirty Something. I also want to buy all the rest of the Perfect Strangers seasons.
I can't say I ever watched Captain Planet. There are however plenty of childhood favorites that I still wish we could get like Muppet Babies and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Or even the third season of The Adventures of Pete and Pete.
Thank you for the comment, it really does help the channel.
As for Pete and Pete, it's really too bad that we don't have a complete series.
I'm waiting for Magnificent Bodyguard starring Jacki Chan another 3D-explored film.
Heath as a former graphic designer I LOVE the gimmicky stuff that Late Night With the Devil came up with. This would be a dream for a graphic artist.
Heath, you are correct on the Night Agent which is executive produced by Shawn Ryan who worked on The Shield tv show (starring Michael Chiklis).
I'm glad you enjoyed LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. I believe I was one of the people to suggest it was right up your street. Have you seen GHOSTWATCH? That was clearly one of their inspirations. Also, I did see the first season of "The Night Agent." Really enjoyed it. Not quite as "3 Days of the Condor" as I had hoped. But still good. Apparently, it was the most watched show on Netflix in 2023. The second season release has been delayed until next year. And a third season has been announced. Glad to hear ClassicFlix is taking on Hopalong Cassidy. The prints of those have been fairly well maintained. So, those should look great in HD. Hope we get Gene Autry on HD one of these days. Because those also have been well maintained. A real restoration challenge would be the Buster Crabbe Billy the Kid movies. Never seen good prints of those.
Not only have I seen Ghostwatch, I had the pleasure of interviewing the director: ruclips.net/video/rpyQ-U9REnw/видео.html
Ghostwatch is still the best-executed experiment with the form, in my opinion.
I agree with many of your other sentiments, re: Gene Autry, Buster Crabbe, etc, and have been encouraged to see a couple of Roy Rogers movies get restorations of late.
The streaming realm is so opaque to me, I can't keep up. Thanks for the insight about The Night Agent.
@@CerealAtMidnight After posting, I had a vague memory of you doing a video about GHOSTWATCH but I forgot you did an interview with the director. Those who've never watched Heath's interviews are missing out. His joy and love for movies comes out more there than anywhere else. So, if you're sick of all the negative videos about movies and TV on RUclips, dive into the Cereal at Midnight archive and watch some of his interviews. You won't be disappointed.
Hey the dinosaur is back!
👊😎👍No not you Heath!, the titles at the top of the show, sooooo Cereal 🙌
Another great one don't stop, scroo the algorithms what do they know
I love that dinosaur bumper. I shot that photo myself at the Cabazon dinosaur park in California. The same one in Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
@@CerealAtMidnightDino Dude from Big Adventure! 🙌
It's such an epic image, good shot sir 👍
The Captain Planet theme song is "Step by Step" by New Kids on the Block with different lyrics. It's the exact same song.
I hope find meaning and satisfaction. I also hope you find a way to see beyond detractors ❤
Thanks, I appreciate it. I really just need to take a break. I think a lot of it is exhaustion.
I restarted Shudder recently and saw “Late Night with the Devil” on there. Hope to check it out this month. And I appreciate you, btw.
I don't usually go for westerns, but that movie Proud Rebel looks interesting. I might check it out.
Heath, I think a late-night live stream sounds cool.
I really enjoy your videos, it would be sad if you stopped making them
Hey Heath, the Late Night With The Devil Night Owl fans edition was limited to 2000 copies. Look on the side of the Vhs cover. The regular boxset was limited to 1500, so the 2000 Night Owl editions and 1500 regular boxset editions equal the 3500.
I keep Umbrella way in the back due to their habit of releasing 4K SDR editions of films - then a few weeks/months later a different label will release a full on 4K/DV/Atmos edition. I’m curious to see what they’re going to do with Tarsem’s The Fall. They just announced that yesterday but it’s also just a 4K SDR version.
Another example is ‘Caligula,’ which got a Dark Sky release in North America that released in September and Umbrella is releasing a version in October for Aussies.
Ultimately, Umbrella is meant for an Australian audience, so there are bound to be some films they get licensing agreements for while another distributor in North America is buying a similar license for the same film. It’s not a situation for which I would think to blame or punish Umbrella for; it’s the greedy studios who are selling licenses to several different regions at the same time. It’s up to us to be smart consumers and pick the edition we want based on factors like cost, the special features and reviews of the quality of the transfer.
Thanks for everything that you do! I really appreciate it! I can tell that you're tired. If you need to take some time off, then I completely understand. Doing RUclips videos isn't an easy job, especially with the channel that you have. It takes a lot of time and hard work for sure. There's always going to be detractors and haters unfortunately. There's a saying. "When you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing nobody". I'm going to be honest with you. There's a lot of stuff that you cover that doesn't interest me because it's not my cup of tea, and there are other things that I do like. Regardless, I'm not going to come out talk about how a particular movie sucks and that it's trash because I'm not that type of person. Whether someone likes or dislikes a movie is his or her opinion. An opinion is subjective after all. At the end of the day, I'm here to support you, your wonderful channel, and your love of film and cinema. I appreciate the dedication, passion, and hard work! It means a lot! Regardless of what you decide to do, I'll be here to support you. Thanks, Heath! God bless and stay safe!
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Broken Oath is a big deal because it's an Angela Mao film! She's the best.
OMG the VHS tape alone is $100 on Ebay.
Yeah, Umbrella's Late Night With the Devil box set sold out months in advance 😂 .....I was going to get it, but opted for the Second Sight set since it's on 4K and the Umbrella release is on blu-ray.
Interesting!
Sandy Dennis did two episodes of ‘Naked City’ (1962, ‘63) but isn’t listed as a guest star but some actress named Nancy Marchand did just one episode and she gets listed? Thank you to the copy editor who thought Nancy Marchand, who won a couple of Emmys, was a bigger name than Ms. Dennis, who had an Oscar on her mantelpiece. I am not related to Ms. Dennis in the least or part of her estate, but I find her exclusion from that guest list offensive. She did two guest appearances for which she probably didn’t make a lot because it was at the start of her career, but they remember some other “big name” actress who did one whole episode over her.
I realize I may be the only one bothered by this, but there’s really no other way to take it than as an insult. Because by leaving Ms. Dennis out and including Ms. Marchand, they’re either saying, “Sandy Dennis has been dead since 1992 so who cares?” (Yet, they included a couple actors on there who passed much earlier than her, such as Henry Fonda, who walked through the pearly gates a decade before.) Or they’re saying, “Nancy Marchand won a couple of Emmys while Sandy Dennis could only manage an Oscar. Big deal.”
Bad Boys Ride or Die is fun. 👍
My offer still stands, Heath :)
What was your offer?
Hey Heath. Great vid as always. Is there anywhere you can watch naked city just to try the show out? Also, I'd love to see you do some more icons of horror videos for october(even if it's just an updated one or a top 10 classic horror films thing) keep up the good work!
Looks like Filmrise, who currently own the show, has put the first episode on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/8uLU1-_oKa4/видео.htmlsi=ubeBp5FZPrREQRZo
As for icons of horror, I don't have any of those videos planned for the month, but I do have a video coming soon with Anastasia Elfman where we discuss The Fly franchise.
Captain Planet is a favorite of mine and i have the Australian dvds and im interested to see the differences between the us and Australian release also I know the Australian version doesn't have film grain either
I would like to own the original Alvin and the Chipmunks animated series on a DVD boxset, but I stopped holding my breath on that one a very long time ago. It's very sad because I remember watching Alvin and the Chipmunks more than any other cartoon show back then. The music gave the show more life.
It's understandable if you want to take a break. Making hour long videos every other day is exhausting, and doing many of them on Blu-rays is probably not creatively fulfilling. I don't know your personal situation and whether this channel is a source of income, but if you're in a position to take a risk you could make a new channel and do something slightly different. Some larger channels have observed that the algorithm's focus on retention means that channels without a distinct identity or series of videos will suffer when some videos are popular and others are not e.g blu-ray videos get consistent views but the other stuff is hit and miss. I work in Comms professionally and have experience working with channels on YT, so if you want to chat let me know.
There's definitely a feeling that I spent far too much time talking about formats rather than films--or rather, that the audience that follows me is more interested in hearing me talk about formats than films. I'm not a fan of how commercial and consumer-crazed things have become in the last five years.
But generally, any "content creation" takes a toll after a while. I've created over 1300 videos, and some days I feel like I've said what I wanted to say here, and that if I really want to get into movies and why I love them, RUclips is no longer the place to do it. On its best day, my video is going to succeed or fail based on title and thumbnail, not content and substance. Between that and the rising anger about things that ultimately do not matter (my relatively positive reviews of Horizon, Megalopolis, and Joker 2 have led to a lot of vitriol, not just on this platform, but everywhere), I'm just not sure how to talk about my love of movies anymore in a way that anyone seems to care about.
Edit: to clarify, I don't need agreement or validation, but the constant rage from a part of the audience is stifling. I don't know how to shut it out, since it's not just here, it's on every platform I'm on. There's no safe distance.
Fun video 👍 I always wondered when ads pop up and have a skip add button does a content creator on RUclips get paid less money or no money if you hit skip me rather than watching the full ad?
I think watching the full ad does lead to more revenue, but who can sit through some of those 3 and 4 minute ad breaks?
Heath, Did you know KISS recorded a song that’s on the 1980 release Unmasked, Gene Simmons sings the song, Naked City and I believe it’s related to that TV show.
I'm a bit rusty on my Kissology, but yeah, I do remember that now! He says there are 10 million stories in the naked city, so yep, that's a direct reference to the credits of the TV show.
Late Night With The Devil stunk.
2 of the channels I follow have closed because of negative comments and toxicity and those are channels a lot smaller than yours so I can only imagine the kind of aggro you must be receiving, but know that you make the lives of a lot of people happier and more interesting with your videos. For some reason, or many reasons, people have become unbearably uncivil and belligerent, one big cause is the terrible mental health of people after the pandemic.
anyway I would advise you, as a doctor, to take a few weeks off to restore your enthusiasm and rest, and more importantly plan what you want to do with your channel. Thank god, you have several options because your channel isn't necessarily associated with a genre of movies, so you have sort of a blank canvas. I wish you all the luck in the world, and thanks for the entertainment you given us.
Did not enjoy With The Devil from the worms on. Suddenly a a ton of wheel spinning and then A BUNCH OF STUFF HAPPENS where a previously smart movie turns super child scribbling shocking things all over his trapper keeper.
The Grove isn’t a fictitious group. Look up Bohemian Grove. Apart from its satirical elements, LNWTD certainly appears to be an expose on this organization’s weird and likely activities.
I didn't know you could put tin foil in the recycling bin.
I have no idea. Just improvising one of those public service announcements from the show.
Use Twitch.
You should make a video thumbnail with your actual thumb nail.
If you enjoy doing the podcast why stop. Forget what people say.
I got the standard release of "Late Night with the Devil" from Umbrella just so I could have that "VHS broadcast" cut.
I've only seen the theatrical release.
I think it's the same one on the disc, which removes the documentary prologue from the beginning. It will play better on VHS, though.
@@CerealAtMidnight It's the same disc as what you got in that "deluxe" set with the swag. ;)
Ohhh I remember my first Betamax player......................
Naked City is Tv noir
REDBOX. Heath there was an article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday about the REBOX bankruptcy and the cost to remove the tens of thousands of machines. In each machine there are approximately 600 DVD/Blu-Rays. What was more interesting was the public comments to the article. I would say the majority were asking what DVD's were, haven't played a DVD'S in years, etc. I know the commenters are NOT collectors like us, but it is reveling none the less. I was at a good friend's house 2 weeks ago and he wanted to watch Star Trek TOS episodes and had NO IDEA there were licensed to Paramount Plus and we couldn't watch them. A lot of education to be done out there!
It's true, the general public has no knowledge or even any interest in how this stuff works. I've been trying for years to get information out there, but these days I find myself feeling like I'm trying to hold back the ocean. We represent the tiniest of audiences, probably less than 1% globally, and it's easier and more fun to simply talk about movies, not formats. But even that is losing some of its fun, since we can't even talk about movies anymore without getting yelled at...a lot. Since posting relatively positive reviews of Horizon Part 2, Megalopolis, and Joker 2, I've gotten MANY attacks, both on my work and personally. I'm not sure it's worth it anymore.
@@CerealAtMidnight Thank you for your response, Heath. What you said about "getting yelled at", I was literally just at High Def digest reading Friday the 13th review and one of the commenters at the bottom said and I paraphrase "dude, you didn't say HR10 or Dolby Vision". NOT a thank you for the review then a polite question. The rudeness as you have mentioned in earlier videos is a shame and I admire your backbone and emotional stamina!