# physical media (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover physical media. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sour Patch Kids & UPROXX Turned Chicago Into A Tropical Escape For Festival Weekend](https://uproxx.com/life/sour-patch-kids-uproxx-turned-chicago-into-a-tropical-escape/) _2026-08-21 · Daneriveralpc · UPROXX_ Watch UPROXX Creator Jeremy Hecht capture the pulse of festival weekend. ## [PUMP UP THE VOLUME (1990)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/pump-up-volume-1991/) _2026-08-21 · Jono Simpson · Frame Rated_ A young man running a pirate radio station causes an uproar when he speaks his mind and enthrals fellow teens. The post PUMP UP THE VOLUME (1990) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [FX Has Just Dropped A New Trailer For The ‘Snowfall’ Spinoff Series, ‘The Drop,” And We’re Hyped!](https://uproxx.com/life/the-drop-trailer-release/) _2026-08-20 · Daneriveralpc · UPROXX_ FX/ UPROXX 'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' hits FX and Hulu in just over two weeks! ## [LEVITICUS (2026)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/leviticus-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Jack Heslop · Frame Rated_ Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most... each other. The post LEVITICUS (2026) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [will.i.am. Explains How MC Hammer Got Him Into Tech For ‘Visionaries Moments’](https://uproxx.com/music/will-i-am-mc-hammer-visionaires-moments/) _2026-08-19 · Josh Kurp · UPROXX_ will.i.am credits MC Hammer for being a hip-hop visionary in 'Visionaires Moments.' ## [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/good-bad-ugly-1966/) _2026-08-19 · Remy Dean · Frame Rated_ A bounty-hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. The post THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [THE BELIEVER (2001)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/believer-2001/) _2026-08-18 · Cian McGrath · Frame Rated_ A young Jewish man develops a fiercely anti-Semitic philosophy... The post THE BELIEVER (2001) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [THE END OF OAK STREET (2026)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/end-oak-street-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Dan Owen · Frame Rated_ A 1980s family bands together to navigate their surroundings after a cosmic event transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown… The post THE END OF OAK STREET (2026) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [Eat The Spinach, Don’t Drink That And Wag The Dog (Episode #678)](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode678) _2026-08-17 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski have the latest and greatest in physical media this week which includes a few personal favorites as well as not one, but two of the films they lobbied for on their “Why Is This Not On Blu-Ray?” shows. (TWIST: There are actually three – even without the songs.) The show includes a cameo from Odysseus from over a decade ago, one of John Ford’s lesser efforts and a… ## [TROY (2004)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/troy-2004-2/) _2026-08-17 · Jono Simpson · Frame Rated_ An adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces. The post TROY (2004) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZamGdAGf0JgF) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Lollapalooza 2026: Household Names And The Ones About To Be](https://uproxx.com/insights/lollapalooza-2026-household-names-and-the-ones-about-to-be/) _2026-08-17 · Staff Writer · UPROXX_ UPROXX Lollapalooza 2026 Grant Park, Chicago Household NamesAnd The Ones About To Be Charli XCX at Lollapalooza 2026 While it might seem like there’s a massive music event on a weekly basis, the reality is that only a handful are loud enough to permeate culture and make sure everyone is paying attention. Lollapalooza is firmly in \[…\] ## [The attraction of Stereo components and physical media in 2026](https://www.epsilonsworld.com/2026/08/the-attraction-of-stereo-components-and.html) _2026-08-17 · Epsilon · Epsilon's World_ I am of an age that I remember well the cool stereo systems we had in the 1980's, 1990's and early 2000s. Especially I love stereo system components - Amplifier, Radio, Graphic equaliser, tape deck, DAT recorder, CD player, SACD players, Minidisc deck, LaserDisc and DVD's. I drooled over such systems when looking around Sony Central shop here in Adelaide (now sadly gone) - dreaming of the day I… ## [Roll Over and Die is a Roll Down a Rocky Hill](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/roll-over-and-die) _2026-08-16 · Chris · Japan Powered_ Roll Over and Die caught my attention at least initially with its 1980s fantasy feel. It s a straight pulpy dark fantasy dealing with a female protagonist chasing after the tormented scarred damsel in distress instead of the usual male savior doing the deed. I like pulpy fantasy slock. Slock, by the way, means drench or gulp. Slock stories are designed to gulp down and to quench boredom. If you… ## [BILL & TED’S BOGUS JOURNEY (1991)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/bill-teds-bogus-journey-1991/) _2026-08-15 · Dan Owen · Frame Rated_ A tyrant from the future creates evil android doubles of Bill and Ted and sends them back to eliminate the originals. The post BILL & TED’S BOGUS JOURNEY (1991) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [Tell Me About The Birds & The Bees & The Dinosaurs (Episode 677)](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode677) _2026-08-14 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ It is a busy, wild week at the movies as Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy review 11 of the best and worst of them in quite the divide in the lineup. They replay their thoughts on a recovery drama from Sundance (Union County). A kidnapped woman is told she is infected with something deadly (Hellcat). Kids took a road trip believing their band is going to open for Green Day (Nimrods) while Kristen… ## [Love Is A Friendship Set To Music (Episode #676)](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode676) _2026-08-14 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ Physical media certainly has a theme this week with a number of interesting couplings and the music they make between them. Speaking of interesting couplings, Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski are your guide through it all. They include a little Martin & Lewis, Rock Hudson & Claudia Cardinale and even Lana Turner & Ricardo Montalban. ¿Quién Es Más Macho? There is J-horror and modern horror, a… ## [Ice Cream, Cookies and a Rom-Com To Purge (Episode 675)](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode675) _2026-08-14 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ After a week off the Friday reviews are back in what looks to be a jam-packed August. Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy do a little catch-up to get Steve’s thoughts on the new Spider-Man and Erik’s on the dumped M3GAN universe film (Soulm8te). They have a pair of documentaries to talk about including the latest from the great Penny Lane about an owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo (Wild… ## [If You’re Not First, You’re Sick. Yeah I Said It! (Episode 674)](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode674) _2026-08-14 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ The beginning of each month always seems to be slow for physical media but Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski have some choice titles for you, especially if you ever wanted to see James Cagney and Mickey Rooney do Shakespeare. A couple hit comedies from Universal get a 4K upgrade as does one of Christopher Nolan’s favorite movies. You can also see the Todd Haynes film that helped put Julianne… ## [Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Episode 673)](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode673) _2026-08-14 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ Time for another special episode as Erik Childress is joined by comic book expert, Erik Laws, to break down the latest entry in the Tom Holland Spider-Man Universe. After perhaps reaching a peak with No Way Home, the series has a new director and an opportunity to rebuild in more ways than one. The dynamic Erik duo discuss what works and what doesn’t work about the film. What is The Punisher’s… ## [THE HOT SPOT (1990)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/hot-spot-1990/) _2026-08-14 · Remy Dean · Frame Rated_ Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank. The post THE HOT SPOT (1990) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MVMpHbtFnpWW) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [THE SKIN I LIVE IN (2011)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/skin-live-in-2011/) _2026-08-13 · Cian McGrath · Frame Rated_ A plastic surgeon, haunted by past tragedies, creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious woman who holds the key to his obsession. The post THE SKIN I LIVE IN (2011) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [Alex Warren Chooses His Lifetime Anthem On ‘Sound Check’](https://uproxx.com/music/alex-warren-sound-check/) _2026-08-12 · Josh Kurp · UPROXX_ Alex Warren is the latest guest on Uproxx's 'Sound Check.' ## [We Asked Jane Schoenbrun Why They Set A Murder Scene To A Counting Crows Classic In Their New Horror Film](https://uproxx.com/indie/jane-schoenbrun-interview-a-long-december-camp-miasma/) _2026-08-11 · Steven Hyden · UPROXX_ Getty/Mubi 'Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma' is now playing. ## [THE LAST CIRCUS (2010)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/last-circus-2010/) _2026-08-11 · Remy Dean · Frame Rated_ A young trapeze artist must decide between her lust for happy and sad clowns, both of whom are deeply disturbed. The post THE LAST CIRCUS (2010) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [THE LAST HOUSE (2026)](https://www.framerated.co.uk/last-house-2026/) _2026-08-10 · Remy Dean · Frame Rated_ A family of four is suddenly sealed inside their house with no way out and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped. The post THE LAST HOUSE (2026) appeared first on Frame Rated . ## [A Librarian’s Preservation Tips for Physical Media Collectors](https://www.japanpowered.com/otaku-culture/manga-video-games-preservation-tips) _2026-08-09 · Chris · Japan Powered_ Have you always wondered why public libraries leave so much space behind books? Or why everything is vertically stored instead of horizontally stored? Or maybe why archives are chilly? In a word: preservation. Books and Manga If you have a large physical collection of manga, anime, movies, or video game, I ve got tips for you from my experience as a librarian! Let s start with how you display your… ## [Episode 672: I Want Your Sects](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode672) _2026-08-08 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ A bit of a super-sized week of physical media (box sets will do that to you) but one worthy of appreciation and curiosity. Thankfully there are a number of very economical (in length) classics from the film noir era to appreciate. If you don’t already know one of the big plot twists of the ’70s sci-fi era you get your chance. You get one of the best films from the respective careers of Mario Bava… ## [Episode 671: Payback, Protest, Pretension and Pickleball](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/episode671) _2026-08-08 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ In a week where Hollywood studios have cleared the deck in the wake of The Odyssey, Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy still have a bunch of reviews for you. They revisit one of the year’s best protest documentaries from Sundance (Everybody to Kenmure Street). Steve talks about seeing the musical on stage that was filmed for cinema (Hadestown: The Musical). Yorgos Lanthimos’ co-writer crafts another… ## [Episode 670: Oh, So I’m The Bad Guy?](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/obawp3k2cnkdmt11ul4smi8izmyeob) _2026-08-08 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski take you through another week of physical media. Criterion has you covered from Mike Mills to Nagisa Ôshima. Butch and Sundance make na early appearance alongside Barbara Stanwyck. Giancarlo Giannini tries to solve some giallo murders, Ray Harryhausen takes you to an island of monsters or you can travel to one with Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney. Ray Liotta is a… ## [Episode 669: Remaking The Odyssey & Sherman’s March](https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/moviemadness/6et22hhu4srcuo4jjusks7noo57v0e) _2026-08-08 · Erik Childress · Movie Madness_ Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy only have three movie reviews for you this week. But in their own rights they are all massive accomplishments. They begin with a new 4K Restoration of Ross McElwee’s landmark “Meditation on the Possibility of Romantic Love In the South During an Era of Nuclear Weapons Proliferation” (Sherman’s March). Fast-forward 40 years and they also discuss McElwee’s new… ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YMYecJX5bXxc) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [The other Nolan movie](https://readwatchbinge.substack.com/p/the-other-nolan-movie) _2026-08-07 · Luiza B. Campos · Read, Watch, Binge_ Interstellar was a disappointment ## [Hard Summer 2026 Is What Peak Dance Music Festivals Should Look Like](https://uproxx.com/music/hard-summer-2026-recap-photos/) _2026-08-05 · Josh Kurp · UPROXX_ Alden Bonecutter/Jamal Eid/Orhun Uygur/Carlos Sotelo The best of HARD Summer 2026 in photos. ## [Bella Kay Takes On The Ultimate ‘Sound Check’ Challenge With Her Favorite Songs](https://uproxx.com/music/bella-kay-sound-check/) _2026-08-05 · Josh Kurp · UPROXX_ Bella Kay is the latest guest on Uproxx's 'Sound Check.' ## [Kyvos gives us AmigaOS 4 Sam460 emulation on Windows, Linux and Mac](https://www.epsilonsworld.com/2026/08/kyvos-gives-us-amigaos-4-sam460.html) _2026-08-04 · Epsilon · Epsilon's World_ So naturally the first question for most people reading the title of this post is, what is Kyvos? Kyvos is an application for Linux, Mac and Windows that simplifies the setup of QEMU to emulate AmigaOne Sam 460 and Pegasos 2 to be able to run AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition. This is a big deal as a AmigaOS 4.1 Final edition user because up until now, PPC emulation of AmigaOS 4.1 was limited to the… ## [The Best Strokes Songs, Ranked](https://uproxx.com/indie/the-best-strokes-songs-ranked/) _2026-08-03 · Steven Hyden · UPROXX_ Getty Image A look at their 10 best tunes in light of the new 'Reality Awaits.' ## [Akane-banashi Brings Cultural Enrichment to Anime Watchers](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/akane-banashi) _2026-08-02 · Chris · Japan Powered_ My first introduction to rakugo was through Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian rakugoka who performs in English. Rakugo is a form of Japanese comedy where a single performer plays all the characters, relying only on a paper fan and a small cloth for props. The storyteller remains seated in the seiza position (legs folded under under the thighs with the butt resting on the heels). Rakugo has a repertoire… ## [How T-Mobile’s MLB Partnership Became Essential](https://uproxx.com/sports/t-mobile-mlb-partnership-home-run-derby-magenta-lounge/) _2026-07-31 · Philip Cosores · UPROXX_ T-Mobile Whether sponsoring the Home Run Derby or powering the new ABS system, T-Mobile's impact on the game is massive. ## [Hotels We Love: This Jackson Hole Stay Is Members-Only And That’s the Point](https://uproxx.com/life/jackson-hole-hoback-club-review/) _2026-07-31 · Jaymelamm · UPROXX_ JAYME LAMM/UPROXX Uproxx luxury travel writer Jayme Lamm gives us her review of Jackson Hole's exclusive members-only Hoback Club. ## [Encoding an Object as a String in Swift](https://michaelenger.com/blog/swift-encodable-string) _2026-07-27 · Michael Enger · Michael Enger_ Making a Codable object whose representation is a plain string. ## [What Does Sony’s Ending of PlayStation Physical Media Mean for Public Libraries?](https://www.japanpowered.com/video-games/sony-end-physical-media-public-libraries) _2026-07-26 · Chris · Japan Powered_ On July 1, 2026, Sony PlayStation announced they will stop producing physical media for the PlayStation video game console in January 2028. This upset the gaming community; this announcement affects public libraries. Public libraries circulate the newest physical video game releases, offering a way for gamers to try games before they buy them for their own collections or play games that they… ## [digital feet](https://techno.bearblog.dev/digital-feet/) _2026-07-25 · techno · gab gabs_ i came across a video on instagram this morning of me dancing to crazy frog at a dj set last night. if i ever try to run for office im cooked, for i am eurotrash ## [I'm having a very Loopy summer](https://nicstalgia.substack.com/p/im-having-a-very-loopy-summer) _2026-07-24 · Nicole Tremaglio · Nicstalgia by Nicole Tremaglio_ Upcoming dance classes, Tiffany aerobics, O.C. Easter eggs, Josie's 25th ## [script for renaming bandcamp files](https://techno.bearblog.dev/script-for-renaming-bandcamp-files/) _2026-07-22 · techno · gab gabs_ ive been slowly trying to make my brain do the neuroplasticity thing, and been spending some time organizing music and setting up my own jellyfin server for music streaming. when was the last time i wrote a script to do anything? i didnt allow myself to fret over details or make things neat. i simply needed to do the thing if i was going to get myself to do it at all. i got a verbal offer for a… ## [Witch Hat Atelier, A Magical Fantasy that Uses Quiet Menace Well](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/witch-hat-atelier) _2026-07-19 · Chris · Japan Powered_ Witch Hat Atelier s first cour grabbed me from the start with its animation and sense of wonder. It has the feel of an old-school fairy tale. Although many wouldn t consider fairy-tale girls empowered by today s standards, many female protagonists show high agency for their time period. They chase their goals, even if it is marriage, and develop their skills often against the standards of their… ## [Sometimes you just need silly love stories](https://readwatchbinge.substack.com/p/sometimes-you-just-need-silly-love) _2026-07-17 · Luiza B. Campos · Read, Watch, Binge_ The Other Bennet Sister ## [Recent Anime I’ve Dropped, Finished and Forgotten, or Felt Meh About](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/recent-dropped-anime) _2026-07-12 · Chris · Japan Powered_ Each season anime releases in a deluge that all of us have to triage; there s only so much time! I ve dropped, forgotten, or felt meh about many anime more than I write about here. These past few seasons have been particularly full of anime that fall into these categories. Some titles have even surprised me with how I couldn t engage with them. I ve learned timing plays a role. I ve returned to a… ## [The sad twilight of physical release games on consoles](https://www.epsilonsworld.com/2026/07/the-sad-twilight-of-physical-release.html) _2026-07-07 · Epsilon · Epsilon's World_ Like many retro computer fans out there, I was dismayed to learn this past week of Sony’s plan to stop producing physical box release games from 2028. It is a sad confirmation of what most of us already knew - like streaming is trying to kill off physical blu ray and dvd releases in favor of a ‘pay monthly for getting nothing you can keep’ model, now Sony is going to do the same to games. Clearly… ## [blurred](https://techno.bearblog.dev/blurred/) _2026-07-06 · techno · gab gabs_ ive never had particularly good eyesight, and ive felt it worsen through the years. its hard to see fine details. growing up, my dad would try to get me to see the bunny on the moon every time there was a full moon. i never was able to see it. im not convinced that bunny exists. im used to the fuzz, the familiar blurriness of everyday objects. it is expected when my glasses are off. or when i see… ## [physical media](https://techno.bearblog.dev/physical-media/) _2026-07-05 · techno · gab gabs_ i have been collecting physical media my entire life, mostly nintendo games and consoles. ive recently started grabbing vhs tapes and dvds at goodwill since i have been really into movies this year. i stayed up till 3 am last night burning my cds, some from my childhood, to flac files so i can share on soulseek. it might be time to start grabbing cds from goodwill too ## [Commodification and the End of Anime](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/commodification-end-of-anime) _2026-07-05 · Chris · Japan Powered_ In an interview at Anime Anime, anime critic Ryota Fujitsu discusses his concerns about commoditization and the end of anime. Ryota sees the popularity of anime leading to its end as an important artistic work and losing its identity to become just another interchangeable form of entertainment: no one will pay attention to its existence. As anime becomes popular, it becomes a daily commodity, a…