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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

October has arrived, so which horror movies are you watching this year? Are you focusing on new pickups or your old favorites?

Spines of Blu-ray cases for horror films on a shelf, mostly famous titles like "The Ring" and "Halloween."

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Check out the exciting releases coming out this week. What releases are you most excited about? Do you have any of these on pre-order?

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We want to highlight the incredible work being done by Second Run, so we chose them as this month's label spotlight! Launched in 2005, Second Run has consistently delivered high-quality releases with original extra features, uniform packaging, and almost always region-free discs.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our appreciation for the physical experience extends to brick-and-mortar stores, and we’d love to reach more stores around the world, so please tag a store that you’d love to see carry The Physical Media Advocate! Contact us if you’re a store interested in carrying TPMA.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Jeremy Long over at Q+A+J by Jeremy Long (what a coincidence!) got the chance to cover his second favorite film of all time: “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” with a Q+A featuring director Edgar Wright! Experience the Q+A (+J) for yourself in issue 33: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We chose the “Annihilation” 4K UHD SteelBook from Paramount, “Sexy Beast” from Second Sight, and “Roy from Space” from Deaf Crocodile as our release highlights for this month. Have you ordered any of these? What would you choose for your SteelBook, 4K UHD, or Blu-ray release highlight for September?

SteelBook case for "Annihilation," which has a purple creature in the center among other highly-stylized nature imagery.

Case for Second Sight's release of "Sexy Beast," which is a mostly white case with the title in pink along the top and bottom with a still that is an overhead shot of a man sun bathing nearly nude beside a pool.

Cover for Deaf Crocodile's hard outer case for “Roy from Space, “written in Spanish as "Roy Del Espacio" on the cover. There is a person in a red spacesuit holding a futuristic gun over a space scene with a green planet and a yellow space ship behind the person in the space suit, along with blue cosmic bands.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Satanic Classics # 7 by The Vegan Satanist analyzes the Roger Corman classic “The Masque of the Red Death” (1964). This brilliant piece matches the tone of the film, so watch or re-watch “The Masque of the Red Death” and read this article in issue 33: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

Full page of Satanic Classic # 7 column first page. The banner has an image of a skeleton-like figure over a symbol. Beside the figure is the text "Satanic Classics #7 'The Masque of the Red Death' (1964) by The Vegan Satanist."
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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We want to shine a light on Uncle Kadaver, one of our regular contributors! Where is he located? “Connecticut, or as I like to say: Spooky New England! Originally I'm from Mansfield Ohio." What physical media formats does he collect? “DVD, Blu, and 4K, magazines and zines, books”

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our selection for Off the Beaten Path this month is “Frightfest Guide: Japanese Horror Movies” by Tom Mes, published by Fab Press. The eighth book in a series of wide appeal books finds Mes taking a journey through a century of horror, exploring Japan’s unique takes on cat demons,...

Cover of "Frightfest Guide: Japanese Horror Movies" by Tom Mes. There is a scared woman stuck in a computer screen in a dark room.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Matt Long reviewed two more booklets in the latest issue. This month, Matt selected two films that are live action but don’t feature people in the traditional sense: “Marquis” from Mondo Macabro and “Legend of the Sacred Stone” from Deaf Crocodile. Find them in issue 33: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This month, Uncle Kadaver’s Atom!c Disc Reviews physical media review series takes on “Tarantula” from 1955, which was released by Shout! Studios via Scream Factory. Giant monster movie fans should give this a read if they need any convincing to pick up “Tarantula” on Blu-ray.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The stroll down Arrow Alley by Chris Haskell continued with spines 93, 94, and 95: “Stormy Monday,” “There Was a Little Whorehouse,” and the Dario Argento classic “The Bird With the Crystal Plumage.” Find it in issue 33: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN Banner art is by Elizabeth Yoo!

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Check out the exciting releases coming out this week! What are you most excited about? Do you have any of these on preorder? A monthly release highly calendar for Blu-rays and 4Ks is available in every issue of The Physical Media Advocate! #physicalmedia #newlreleases #boutiquebluray

List of releases with headings September 11, September 13, and September 14.

List of releases with heading September 15.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Car Wash” celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 3rd. Read Rachel Bellwoar’s (co-host of Beyond the Valley of the Discs) analysis of what makes this film special, including its transgender representation, in the latest edition of her column, Happy Birthday! Hollywood.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In this month’s edition of The Commentary Column by Christopher Higgins, Christopher reviews the commentary by Martyn Conterio & Kat Ellinger for “The Brood,” featured on the Second Sight 4K UHD release, Michael Brooke’s commentary for Radiance’s release of “Viridiana,”...

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our creative director, Stan Giesea, has a long history with the underrated horror director Tobe Hooper. In the latest issue, Stan shared the story of the filming of the pilot of “Nowhere Man” (1995-96).

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We interviewed Kier-La Janisse to discuss her history with video stores, her company Spectacular Optical, and its first Blu-ray release “A Year in a Field.” It’s part of a much longer interview—more on that later. Available in issue 33: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN #physicalmedia #interview

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In “Everybody Has Something to Do (Everybody but You)” by Sam Panico, Sam explores why, for better or worse, there’s no film quite like “Night Train to Terror,” an anthology released on Blu-ray by @vinsyn.bsky.social. Read this fascinating piece in issue 33: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Issue 33 is ready, so GO GO GO and buy your copy today because HOOPTOBER is upon us. Currently available via Amazon and soon from select retailers, this issue's variety of articles, reviews, and interviews would (we hope) make Tobe Hooper say, "That's cool." Buy here: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

Cover of issue 33 of The Physical Media Advocate. Banner with magazine name at top in gray font over black background. A collage of seven characters and locations from Tobe Hooper films makes up the majority of the image apart from a purple background. There is stacked text near the top left that reads "Hooptober's Here! "Nowhere Man "Tarantula!" "Night Train to Terror" and "Car Wash", each representing articles in the magazine.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Retail locations in three continents and four countries—the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia—carry The Physical Media Advocate, so if you happen to be near a store that does, pick up your copy in person to get the full old school physical media experience.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Publishing all sorts of content matters to us, so that’s part of why we love Jacob Bruhn’s Bees n Brain comic strip, which you can find in most issues. The main reason we love printing this comic strip is because every strip is unique and hilarious. Do you have a favorite strip from a past issue?

Drawn image from the Bees' n Brain comic strip. A man with a pot belly speaks to a grim reaper saying, "Did you hear, Ryan Gosling was casted to play the next Ghost Rider."

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The esteemed Jeremy Long delivered the 20th column of Q&A…&J! And what better way to celebrate that achievement than with his account of the Q+A that happened after the LA premiere of “Dead Media," which has been playing in theaters as part of an @antennareleasing.bsky.social road show.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This month, Rachel Bellwoar celebrated Silvia Sydney by interviewing her biographer, the author of “Silvia Sydney: Paid by the Tear.” It’s a wonderful conversation about the star of “Beetlejuice.” We were thrilled that she chose to print it in issue 32: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For our "Off the Beaten Path" section, we highlighted “Hollywood vs. Nazis” by Michael Benson, a historical account of how Hitler wanted to take over Hollywood, but he had no idea what he was up against when he took on the City of Angels. Check it out: amzn.to/4zKZBqr

Book cover of "Hollywood vs. Nazis" under the text "Off the Beaten Path."

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Warner Archive is our label spotlight in issue 32! Warner Archive delivers amazing releases of deep cuts and fan favorites, often unveiling films that have never been on disc or unavailable since DVD. Make sure to check out the latest releases over at moviezyng.com. Full article in issue 32.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We’re thrilled to have an interview with Chris “Raab Himself” Raab, conducted by Michael Viers (of The Shame List Picture Show), in issue 32. Raab (of “Jackass,” “CKY,” and “Viva La Bam”) shared amazing behind-the-scenes information about these legendary productions. l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

Article title text and author by line. "Chris 'Raab Himself' Raab" of Jackass, CKY, and Viva La Bam."

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The latest edition of the recurring column by The Vegan Satanist, Satanic Classics, focuses on the 1934 classic “The Black Cat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. It’s another thought-provoking examination of how the Satanic is not always what you expect it to look like. Available in issue 32.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our SteelBook release highlight for the month was the “Barbarian” 4K from Disney. Our 4K UHD release highlight was “Gator Bait Collection” from @terrorvisionvids.bsky.social (subsequently delayed). For the HD release highlight, we chose “Riverbend” from Reelblack Renaissance.

Cover art for "Barbarian" SteelBook release from Disney.

Cover of the "Gator Bait Collection" 4K UHD release from Terror Vision.

Cover of the "Riverbend" Blu-ray release from Reelblack Renaissance.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The stroll down Arrow Alley continued in the latest issue with reviews of “Brain Damage,” “Cops vs. Thugs,” and “Evil Ed.” As always, Chris brilliantly calls out @arrowvideo.bsky.social's early curation. Issue 32 is available worldwide via Amazon and in select stores: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Issue 32's cover was done by Planet Mondo, who has contributed most our covers and continues to outdo himself with continually amazing results. This month's cover was inspired by the highly-anticipated release of “Barbarian” on disc for the first time anywhere in the world.

Cover of issue 32 of The Physical Media Advocate. Red background with banner at top with magazine title. Film title "Barbarian" in black font at bottom with number 32 in bottom left and Someone's Favorite Production and Planet Mondo logos on bottom right. Central image is a glass baby bottle that shows a small suburban house with layers underneath it. There are six lines of promotional text about articles in the magazine.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In a new column, our copy editor Matt Long reviews the booklets that come with many releases. This month's reviews cover the @cauldronfilms.bsky.social release of “Jack the Ripper” (1976) as well as the Cinematograph release of “Come Down to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean.”

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One of our treasured contributors is Chris Haskell! He writes Arrow Alley, where he has been reviewing the first 100 Arrow Video releases. He hosts many shows, including Punk Vacation, Histories of Cinema, Brain Melt, The Director’s Eye, Wild Side, and They Live By Film. Check out issue 32!

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What’s being released this week? Keep track of every must-have disc with the August release calendar printed in issue 32! If you’re a fan of film soundtracks, make sure to check out the list of US soundtrack release highlights supplied by John Vance at Karma Records in Warsaw.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The next releases highlighted in The Commentary Column reviews are “Zombie” (1979), “The Bikeriders” (2023), and “American Psycho” (2000). Find out which of these commentaries are essential listens or if you should seek your education elsewhere. Available in issue 32: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Do you have a question about an upcoming releases? How about feedback on a recent articles? Do you just need to shout to ask SOMEONE why they aren’t releasing your favorite film on disc yet? Email thephysicalmediaadvocate@gmail.com, and your letter might be printed with an answer in a future issue.

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Disc-Connected: Your trusted news source in physical media @disc-connected.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Minneapolis! Show up! This movie is a blast!

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Have you ever been to Cinecon, the festival dedicated to celebrating classic films? In his piece “Cinecon 2026 Honors Beloved Icons of Film and TV,” Conor Holt shares details about the festival’s programming, philosophy, and exactly what makes it special. Only in issue 32: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In “Mavericks on the Mic: Steven Soderbergh & Mike Nichols,” Ryan Luis Rodriguez (of the One Track Mind podcast) explores how the two legendary directors collaborated to record audio commentaries for three of Nichols’ best-known films. Read this article in issue 32: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Vance Toivonen shared a wonderful piece about DVDs contain treasures only available in that format. The article, called “A Modest Release: Scott Spiegel’s ‘My Name is Modesty,’” finds Toivonen beautifully shares the learning journey that started with a Kino Lorber Blu-ray. l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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Rachel @ziggystarlog.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

💧Today would've been SYLVIA SIDNEY's birthday and for the 32nd issue of @tpmamagazine.bsky.social I got to interview Sidney's biographer, Scott O'Brien (Sylvia Sidney: Paid by the Tear)!💧

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Issue 32 includes contributions from Christopher Higgins, Vance Toivonen, Michael Viers, Uncle Kadaver, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Jacob Bruhn, Conor Holt, Matt Long, Chris Haskell, Rachel Bellwoar, The Vegan Satanist, Jeremy Long, Ryan Verrill, Stan Giesea, and Ryan Verrill! Thanks to each of you!

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Just like the 4K UHD release of “Barbarian” (2022), the time for issue 32 of The Physical Media Advocate to join your collection has arrived! Available now via Amazon and coming soon to our treasured physical and online retail locations! Available worldwide: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In issue 31’s Atomic Disc Reviews by Uncle Kadaver, he reviews “Night of the Blood Beast” and “Attack of the Green Leeches" in a breezy style that is easily digestible and so, so yummy. Available worldwide: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN Another Atomic Disc Review will be in issue 32—coming soon!

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Are you interested in contributing? We're open to pitches for articles about film, TV, and physical media, including spotlights on supplemental features. This is a magazine for the community. We’d love for you to be part of it! Contact us at thephysicalmediaadvocate@gmail.com.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Vegan Satanist is back with another edition of Satanic Classics! This time, he’s covering the Val Lewton classic “The Seventh Victim.” It's another outstanding piece of writing from one of our regular contributors. Issue 31 is available worldwide l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We also have a feature called “Off the Beaten Path,” which we use to showcase anything other than a film or TV physical media release. This month, we highlighted Pamela Hutchinson’s book “The Curse of Queen Kelly,” which was published earlier this year. Unbelievable story of an unreleased film.

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

For issue 31, we chose to spotlight New Wave Video, the Australian/Japanese company that launched in 2025. Despite the short amount of time since launch, they’ve already made a name for themselves with impressive releases that showcase a diverse mixture of Japanese cinema. l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In David Winnick’s “The Death of Mass Market,” he explores the implications of the main distributor of mass market books ceasing distribution of this affordable format. It’s a staggering piece about what we’ve lost (and will continue to lose) in this new reality. In issue 31: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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Disc-Connected: Your trusted news source in physical media @disc-connected.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I’m not normally one to celebrate followers or anything (which you can verify by how small my YouTube channel is after five years haha) but I’m super grateful that I managed to hit 10k followers on Instagram over this weekend. My life has been dramatically different over the last few months and

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The Physical Media Advocate @tpmamagazine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In a very timely article covering a subject on the minds of most physical media collectors, “The Great Uncollecting” by Frank Guttler analyzes how the evolution to streaming has coincided with a shift in what the meaning of words like “buy” and “own” mean. Found in issue 31: l.linklyhq.com/l/1utJN

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