Wow -- what a week it has been! Sorry for the newsletter being so late in the week, but I have been all over the place setting up our super secret surprise: The Video Archives Podcast Live event!
We're so excited to b...
We are so excited to invite you to The Video Archives Podcast Live on April 1st, 2025 at The Vista Theater. Registration is now open.
This event is only for Patreon members. Of course, you guys are already signed up, but paid members will receive first access to the event and special perks once onsite, so if...
2025-03-20 19:58:01 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary uncover Quentin’s latest obsession: 1936’s The Last of the Mohicans. In this classic tale written by James Fenimore Cooper, two sisters and a British commander are abducted by the Hurons and can only be rescued by the last of the Mohicans. What ensues is a romantic tale of epic proportions set in t...
2025-03-18 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, Gala here with an incredibly exciting announcement!
We are going to be doing our first video episode of The Video Archives Podcast ... and even cooler, it's going to be a LIVE event! On Tuesday April 1st, catch Quentin, Roger, and Gala on stage at The Vista Theater in Los Angeles, California for a movie followed by a live episode taping. T...
2025-03-17 07:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone! I'm glad to be back on the mic this week after my cold, and I'm ready to get in to this week's newsletter.
Before we get into the boxes, I don't typically take pictures of the mail we received, but I just had to share a picture of the train!
All of the windows are open, but the...
2025-03-13 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
On her trip to Dallas, Gala made a stop at her favorite podcast to guest on, There Are Too Many Movies. This time, she sat down with Josh, Chris, and Alex to talk about Punch-Drunk Love.
You can find it (with video!) on 2025-03-12 07:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of the Aftershow, Gala returns to the Archives to open up the mailbag. We've got questions about trains, tattoos, and exactly how far you should rewind tapes.
2025-03-11 07:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy International Women's Day, everyone! As a part of Nottingham College's JAM Fest, Gala was invited to talk about her experiences in the entertainment industry. The last speaker of the festival, Gala sat down with Rich Johnson to highlight her experiences as a woman and answer some questions...
2025-03-08 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
If you've been following along, you'll know that not only episode 210 came out last week, but all of the cool stuff that Roger and I were doing in Dallas. I'm actually writing this newsletter on the plane back to LA where we're planning something really cool for you patrons, but more on that at a later date...
Before I get into episode 210's box art and some behind the...
2025-03-07 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostWhich was your favorite movie of 210? Vote below and let us know!
2025-03-06 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
As a part of their Dallas trip, Roger & Gala join the guys from There Are Too Many Movies in a free-form hang out episode. Video out now!
2025-03-05 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary break format by bringing me in to the conversation early with Sword of Lancelot. Also known by the title Lancelot and Guinevere, Cornel Wild tells this classic Arthurian legend in a new light by focussing on Guinevere’s character. We discuss Quentin and Roger’s viewing of this movie, the dynamics that a husban...
2025-03-04 08:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
March's calendar is out now! Featuring Video Archives Podcast titles (both past and present), fan favorites, and plenty of 16mm screenings. The 16mm showtimes are selling out fast, so make sure you get your tickets here.
2025-03-02 19:13:54 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
If you join in the community chats you'll know that I have been down for the count with the gnarliest cold this past week, hence why there was no newsletter for episode 209. Thankfully, Roger came to the rescue to help with this week's Aftershow audio (a very special episode in my opinion, thank you dad for saving the day).
As we had nothing for your reading material, ...
2025-02-26 20:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode -- Roger covers the store after hours to bring you a variety grab-bag episode featuring a bonus discussion with Matthew David Wilder regarding the rep-scene in Los Angeles and a mini-discussion on Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man.
2025-02-25 08:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostWhich version of The Spoilers is your favorite? Cast your vote below!
2025-02-19 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast — Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary invite you in to the world of Rex Beach’s The Spoilers. We aren’t covering one version of this movie … we aren’t even covering two versions of this movie — we are talking about The Spoilers in total: movies, books, and even spoofs! Join the gang as we traverse the harsh frontier of 1899 Ala...
2025-02-18 18:16:05 +0000 UTC View PostHowdy everyone! Welcome to another week at the cinema club. Matt and I walked you through the calendar for this week via our voices, but now I'm bringing you lots of content including box art and links to the tickets.
First up in the week, we have an Abbot and Costello double feature. 2025-02-17 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Video Archives Cinema Club Selects. Hidden within The Vista Hollywood is an intimate 20 seat theater known as the Video Archives Cinema Club. Join reporter on the beat Gala Avary and Video Archives Cinema Club manager Matt Landsman as they walk you through the calendar for the week of February ...
2025-02-16 08:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone! The month of love is upon us, and I've got a few giveaways up my sleeve to celebrate ole Saint Valentine.
First up, for all of my Season Pass holders ... I've got a couple of signed customer cards from QT + RA that are waiting for some names on them! We'll be giving away 10 cards. More will come as the weeks go on.
To join this giveaway, all you ha...
2025-02-13 20:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Before I start -- sorry to everyone who got the email that only said "TBD" yesterday. As I am in charge of all of the scheduling for the podcast, I schedule all the posts out to their respective dates to make sure they get done ... but alas, I accidentally clicked "release" on that one! Again, sorry about the errant email. There was no magical clue inside of that TBD, but then again, we didn't ...
2025-02-12 08:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of The Aftershow, Gala's tape for One Night Only has finally arrived! Before Quentin and Roger return to the store to talk with her about it, let's look back at some outtakes from the episode with Matthew David Wilder from that conversation.
2025-02-11 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostIf you listened to this week's episode, you'll know that February's print calendar has been posted. If you missed it, here's what it looks like!
You'll be able to get this month's print calendar in the color "outrageous orchid" if you visit the Cinema Club. You don't even have to see a movie -- ...
2025-02-10 08:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Video Archives Cinema Club Selects. Hidden within The Vista Hollywood is an intimate 20 seat theater known as the Video Archives Cinema Club. Join reporter on the beat Gala Avary and Video Archives Cinema Club manager Matt Landsman as they walk you through the calendar for the week of February ...
2025-02-09 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostEvery episode, we here at Video Archives love doing awards. Now it's time for you to decide. What was your favorite movie of the episode? Cast your vote below!
2025-02-06 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostAnother week at the video store, and another great episode. Before I get into the goodies this week -- I just wanted to remind everyone in the DFW area that Roger will be presenting Killing Zoe and 2025-02-05 08:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary strike rich in THE GOLD RUSH. A gold prospector, played by Charlie Chaplin, struggle to survive the elements while he tries to win the heart of a dance hall girl. Viewed all together at the New Beverly Cinema, Quentin and Roger discuss the reaction of the audience, the success of a physical silent comed...
2025-02-04 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
February is upon us, and we have lots of titles to share!
Normally I have pictures of all of the boxes we'll be displaying, but I'm missing a few this week on account that I am actually loaning some of my tapes for the screening! So, if you go to see The Sting&nbs...
2025-02-03 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Video Archives Cinema Club Selects. Hidden within The Vista Hollywood is an intimate 20 seat theater known as the Video Archives Cinema Club. Join reporter on the beat Gala Avary and Video Archives Cinema Club manager Matt Landsman as they walk you through the calendar for the week of February ...
2025-02-02 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostIf you were at yesterday's screenings of Coven with co-hit Modus Operandi at the Video Archives Cinema Club, you would have witnessed this filmed introduction by filmmaker Mark Borchardt. Thanks to Matt Landsman, we've been able to make it available for our Season Pass holders.
2025-01-31 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post