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Quentin's Tribute to Michael Madsen

On this episode of Pure Cinema Podcast, Quentin Tarantino & Jules McLean join the guys to talk about Michael's life and career.

Click the link above to listen to the full episode. It's also available wherever you get your podcasts.

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The After-After Show #5: Black Bart

On the final installment of the Season 2 wrap up, Gala opens up the Video Vault one final time to reveal a never before heard discussion on Black Bart. Plus, a few odds and ends that Gala found as she cleaned the store.

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The After-After Show #4

On the fourth installment of our season 2 wrap up, Gala empties out the mail bag. Enjoy questions that were sent in by listeners, and a few that were asked by patrons at our live event.

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Gala on Craig & Friends: Manhunter (VIDEO VERSION)

Check out the video version of the Manhunter Cinema Club. Craig is joined by Gala Avary & Rich Johnson (@richpieces) to chat this Michael Mann classic.

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The After-After Show #3

On the third episode of our wrap up, Gala has a grab bag. Enjoy further information on Almost Summer including a reading from Quentin, an outtake from an episode that didn't come together, and questions from listeners.

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Southern Oasis Film Festival - Gala Avary

Gala was invited to speak at the Southern Oasis Film Festival on April 5th, 2025 about podcasting and working in the industry. The Southern Oasis Film Festival is the only film festival in the region with a statewide high school film showcase and a block of work from Tennessee college students.

This talk benefited Project Avary.

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The After-After Show #2: Almost Summer

On the second installment of our five part wrap up, Gala opens the vault again to reveal a never before heard discussion between Quentin and Roger on Almost Summer.

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Gala on Craig & Friends: Crimes of Passion (VIDEO VERSION)

Filmed back on April 2nd, 2023 -- the video version of the Crimes of Passion Cinema Club is finally released! Hang out with Craig & Gala as they chat Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion for three very 'passionate' hours.

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The After-After Show # 1: Harlem Nights

On part one of our five part wrap up, Gala pulls out a discussion on Harlem Nights from the vault. Plus, we've got a few pieces of mail being answered by Quentin and Roger.

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Roger Avary Q&A - Killing Zoe @ The Texas Theater

In February of 2025, a 4k scan of a 35mm print made by Scanners Inc. played at The Texas Theater. Roger joined the audience afterwards for a live Q&A moderated by Gala Avary. Here are some of the highlights.

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215.5 - Grab Bag

On this episode of the Aftershow, Gala gathers up the clips on the cutting room floor from the last two episodes. We have further discussions on pimp daddies, crazy boxes, and a look forward at the next few Aftershows.

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215 - The King and I / The Black Swan / The Golden West

On the Season 2 finale of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary bring you to a show in The King and I. In the King and I, a widowed governess travels to Siam to tutor the wives and children of the stubborn King.  She expects a challenge, but what she doesn’t expect is to fall in love.  Quentin and Roger talk about the chemistry between Yul Brynner and Debo...

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Video Archives Live Aftershow

On this episode of The Aftershow, we’re bringing you an extended look at The Video Archives Live.  In this Patreon exclusive episode, Roger and Quentin answer your burning questions.  Five questions from the community chats were selected by Gala.  Get ready for memories of the old days, special screenings the guys experienced together, and lots and lots and lots of Robocop<...

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The Video Archives LIVE - No Way Out

On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast we are LIVE — and there is No Way Out. In No Way Out, starring Alain Delon, an expert mob hitman wants to retire and give his son the life he never had. However, there is only one way to retire: through death.

Experience this recorded taping of the live conversation with your fellow members, dropping exclusively on Patreon on 5/6 a...

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The Video Archives LIVE - Airs Tonight!

The Video Archives LIVE episode airs tonight at 6PM PST / 9PM EST! We can't wait to hang out and re-live the night with you all.

(And yes ... I'm addicted to vertical videos!)

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Quentin & Roger's Top 3 Movies!

One day left until the live show becomes available on Patreon! To prepare, we asked Quentin and Roger for their top 3 movies -- and their answers did not disappoint. Members of our community chat will recognize a few of these...

(And yes, this is vertical -- I'm uploading it here because I know not everyone has 2025-05-05 21:54:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Video Archives Cinema Club - MAY

May has some HOT HOT HOT titles, and as of today, a few of them are already sold out online! Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time, but remember there is always a stand by at the door. What title are you most looking forward to? Me, Straw Dogs in 16mm. Want to know...

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Questions about Season 2

Hi everyone!

I've gotten some questions about how long Season 2 will be -- and you know what, we're actually nearing our end. I'm sure you've heard the amazing news about Quentin and Fincher teaming up for the sequel to Once Upon a Time in Ho...

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214 - The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training / The Fighting Eagle / Ride in a Pink Car

On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast … the bases are loaded, and Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary are hoping for a grand slam home run in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training.  In this sequel to the smash hit, The Bad News Bears are back and on their way to Houston to play an exhibition game.  The only problem?  They have no coach!  Quentin and Roge...

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213.5 - Revisiting Body and Soul (1981)

On this episode of the Aftershow, Gala got her tape for Body and Soul (1981) and is ready to chat with the guys. First, she brings you outtakes from the previous episode along with a reading of a Kit Carson beta tape.

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Gala on There Are Too Many Movies

After her excursion to the Southern Oasis Film Festival (talk to be posted later), Gala spent a few days in Dallas and had to meet up with the boys over at There Are Too Many Movies to celebrate Josh's birthday and talk about a movie from one of her favorite directors, Michael Crichton's Runaway.

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213 - The Hunt for Red October / Body and Soul / Death Promise

On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary are on The Hunt for Red October.  The soviets have developed a technologically-superior nuclear submarine that could begin World War III — and its heading straight for us.  While the rest of the government is preparing for the attack, CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he believes Ca...

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A Look Inside of the Video Archives Cinema Club

Hey everyone :-)

Over the next few days, we'll be releasing more pictures from our event with Patreon over on our Instagram -- so make sure to follow to get up to date pictures of the event. However, I know not everyone has social media, so I'll do my best to pop some pictures over in the community chat.<...

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No Way Out - Video Release Date Announcement

Hey everyone!

As you all know, we had an awesome time at The Video Archives Podcast LIVE Powered by Patreon. Quentin pulled a movie from the shelf, and with the audience we all watched No Way Out (1973) before discussing the film in full.

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April at the Video Archives Cinema Club

We just celebrated the one year anniversary of the Cinema Club being open, and because of that -- fan favorite Bulldog Drummond is back at the club! Highlights include 16mm screenings every Thursday, some easter horror, and a screening of Hey, Stop Stabbing Me!

Tickets are still available for most shows. Remember, 16mm screenings sell out fast. Want tickets? 2025-04-10 14:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post

212.5 - Video Vault: The Desperadoes

On this episode of The Aftershow, Gala pulls out a full film discussion from a movie that did not make it into the full episode lineup: The Desperadoes. Plus, we have a little bit more about 1941 and a question about a hypothetical VHS release of Quentin's movies.

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Live Show Variety Article

Check out this article, written by Katcy Stephan, all about the first ever live episode of The Video Archives Podcast! More pictures and interviews coming soon.

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212 - 1941

On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary join the colorful eclectic cast of Steven Spielberg's 1941.  In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California as they believe that Japanese officers are everywhere.  Turns out, they are!  A wayward Japanese military submarine tries to make its way to Hollywood, and as it does, we ...

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Happy Birthday Quentin!

Happy birthday Quentin! We all hope you are having a great day with lots of cool gifts and time spent with your family.

Make sure to drop some love in the comments below for Big Z himself!

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211.5 - Video Vault: American Tickler

On this episode of The Aftershow, Gala reaches into the vault and pulls out the absolute curiosity that is American Tickler. Plus, tons of bonus content from the colorful discussion on The Last of the Mohicans, including an artifact that Quentin has purchased for his personal collection.

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