Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy

Niche, film-focused podcast with a queer lens and strong nostalgia pull. It attracts guests who are authors, artists, or media creators, offering PR-friendly angles for book, film, or brand collaborations as part of cross-media nostalgia campaigns.

48 episodes, Weekly, 5.0 rating

<1k, Female, USA

onceuponavhs@gmail.com

On a queer and neverending quest through the fantasy films of the 80s &amp; 90s, and all the memories and feelings they conjure up. From animated adventures and sword and sorcery epics to magical romcoms and fairytale horror, we will journey through the big blockbusters and cult classics.https://linktr.ee/onceuponavhsJoin our Clamshell Club on Patreon to support the show and gain access to exclusive Once Upon A VHS bonus episodes updated monthly:Boxset - reviewing 80s and 90s fantasy TV (including Jim Henson's The Storyteller)Rewind - looking back at fantasy films from before 1980 (including Star Wars)Fast Forward - our thoughts on fantasy movies from 2000 onwards (including The Lord of the Rings)https://patreon.com/onceuponavhs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah, Ripley

Film Reviews, TV & Film, Film History, Film Interviews, Society & Culture, Entertainment News, Books

Bestselling authors, screenwriters, artists, or industry professionals with expertise in film/fantasy and a public profile; ability to discuss pop culture, nostalgia, and queer media

published books or major publications, notable screenwriting or media credits, influential in niche fandom or indie branding, awards or recognitions in relevant fields

Juno Dawson - The Craft (1996) And Witch-themed Cinema; Comparisons With The Craft: Legacy; Queer Representation In 90s Pop Culture, Alice Boyd-Leslie - Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996) And Other Sabrina Incarnations; 90s Nostalgia; Fashion And Pop Culture, Tom Bloom - Snow White: A Tale Of Terror (1997); Fragrance-sniff Test; Branding And Gothic Aesthetics

80s and 90s fantasy, queer cinema, witches/witchcraft, animation, fairy tales, cult classics, live-action remakes, merch, nostalgia, Smell-O-Audio