The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

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Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary invite you to become a customer at Video Archives, the video store where it all began. Joined by their trusty producer Gala Avary, they’ll travel back in time to revisit old classics and discover new favorites, pulled from the thousands of actual VHS tapes that Quentin & Roger used to recommend to customers back in the day at the original Video Archives store in Manhattan Beach. From controversial James Bond films to surprising exploitation flicks, the Video Archives team will expose you to movies you didn't know you'd love, give awards to their favorites, and of course, rate the quality of the video transfer.

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The Keep / The Relic / Cafe Express

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

08/16/22 • 111 min

5.0

Roger & Quentin travel deep into Bavaria to unlock Michael Mann’s The Keep! Originally running at 210 minutes, Mann’s second film was notoriously cut down to half that length. Your hosts discuss their excitement at the time for Mann’s rise as a director, his influence on future filmmakers, and where it all went wrong.

Next, join us at the museum as we dig into Peter Hyams’ 1997 film The Relic! A monster movie mystery, Quentin & Roger pick apart the lore of the film and discuss if rules really matter when you’re having fun. This movie picks up in the third act, and you’ll have to come along for the ride to see how it ends.

Lastly, fill up a cup of Joe and board the Cafe Express, a charming 80s Italian comedy starring Nino Manfredi. Be ready to laugh, be ready to cry, and be ready to fight against Italian bureaucracy, one cup of coffee at a time.

Learn more about this week’s films, get Video Archives merch and more at videoarchivespodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @videoarchives, and on Instagram @videoarchivespod. You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, c/o Insertomatic, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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08/16/22 • 111 min

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Dark Star / Cocaine Cowboys

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

07/19/22 • 102 min

5.0

Join Roger and Quentin as they revisit one of Roger’s favorite films, the 1974 cult classic Dark Star! Originally created by John Carpenter and Dan O’Bannon as a student film, buckle up for a ride amongst the stars as we follow a group of scientists on a mission to destroy unstable stellar bodies. Quentin and Roger discuss changing opinions from opening day, the impact the film had on future movies in the genre, and a beach ball alien.

Next, we’ll return to 1979 with Ulli Lommel’s cult film Cocaine Cowboys. A rock band is on the brink of superstardom, and all that stands in the way is a lost bag of cocaine worth two million dollars. Starring Jack Palance, Tom Sullivan, Suzanna Love, and...Andy Warhol? Quentin and Roger reveal the truth behind the scenes, Andy Warhol’s influences, a Pierre Trudeau connection, and how this true story made it onto the big screen.

Learn more about the show at videoarchivespodcast.com, and follow us on Twitter @VideoArchives. You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, c/o Insertomatic, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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07/19/22 • 102 min

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After Show 02 - More On Moonraker

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

08/09/22 • 28 min

5.0

Last week, Roger & Quentin battled it out in orbit over Moonraker; on today’s After Show, Gala brings you even more of their Moonraker discussion, on Jaws, Drax, goofy one-liners, and an infamous gondola chase. Who made their case better? You be the judge!

Learn more about this week’s film, get Video Archives merch and more at videoarchivespodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @videoarchives, and on Instagram @videoarchivespod. You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, c/o Insertomatic, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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08/09/22 • 28 min

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The Illustrated Man / Dirty Hands / Demonoid

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

08/30/22 • 112 min

5.0

Join Roger Avary and Quentin Tarantino as they fall deep into the stories of The Illustrated Man! Two tramps meet on the side of the road; one of their bodies is almost completely covered in tattoos—er, skin illustrations. Quentin & Roger discuss the differences between the book and the movie, an unexpected canine star, and how a Rod Steiger performance can elevate a film.

Next up, Claude Chabrol’s Dirty Hands, featuring another amazing Rod Steiger performance, Roger & Quentin refuse to ruin the ending of this one, and with its Hitchcockian connections and unexpected performances, you’ll be happy you didn’t get spoiled.

Finishing this episode is Alfredo Zacarias’s Demonoid: Messenger Of Death, in which a woman and her husband unearth an ancient curse, a demon that takes control of your left hand. Featuring lots of gags and amazing effects, this film will keep you entertained from its explosive start to its fulfilling end.

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08/30/22 • 112 min

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After Show 23 - Video Vault: Rollerball

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

05/30/23 • 61 min

3.0

On today’s After Show, the Video Archives crew play the deadly game of Rollerball! Roger and Quentin take a close look at director Norman Jewison and writer William Harrison’s dystopian corporate universe, while Gala explains how Zero the supercomputer both echoes the past and foreshadows the future. Plus: the final part of Roger’s interview with Gala, all about his experience adapting Silent Hill.

Next week, we’ll return with Part 2 of our tribute to actor Rick Dalton. Learn more about this week’s films, get Video Archives merch and more at videoarchivespodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @videoarchives, and on Instagram @videoarchivespod. You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, c/o Insertomatic, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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05/30/23 • 61 min

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The Fool Killer / The Young Nurses / My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga and Julie (ft. Joe Dante)

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

01/31/23 • 109 min

5.0

Director Joe Dante (Gremlins, Piranha, and The Movies That Made Me podcast) joins the Video Archives crew on a journey to find Servando González’s The Fool Killer! Taking place shortly after the Civil War, a young Southern boy wanders the countryside, meeting various odd characters along the way. One of them tells him the story of the vengeful Fool Killer. Quentin, Roger & Joe discuss the history of the film, the striking performances of the actors, and the director’s determination to push the boundaries on screen.

Next up, The Young Nurses have their own brand of medicine, and in their hospital, patients always come first. In this New World picture, we follow three nurses and a candy striper as they navigate their day-to-day activities inside the hospital. Quentin, Roger & Joe discuss the genre of nurse films, the relationship between Julie and Roger Corman, and Joe’s involvement with the film. Finally, let’s spend a night in the countryside with Susan, Sandra, Olga and Julie, in My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga and Julie. Anton has been tasked with retrieving Susan, a famous fashion model, and bringing her back to the French Riviera. Susan has other ideas, however, and Anton becomes enchanted by the strange characters that live with Susan, and slowly ensnared in their web.

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01/31/23 • 109 min

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Moonraker / Firefox / Delirium

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

08/02/22 • 126 min

Blast off to outer space with Roger and Quentin as they go toe to toe on Moonraker! Heavily influenced by the science fiction craze in the wake of Star Wars, Moonraker is one of the most polarizing Bond films of all time. Pick a side as Roger and Quentin debate Bond villains that hit too close to home, baddies that turn into goodies, and Roger Moore’s Bond.

Next, we’ll return to Earth with Clint Eastwood’s 1982 film Firefox. The Soviets have developed a new jet fighter called Firefox, and only one man is up for the job of stealing the plane before it’s used as a first strike weapon. Quentin and Roger think in Russian as they talk about fantastic use of exposition, the bankrupting of Russia, and how PTSD is used to shape character and story. And just as a treat, they’ll wrap up with a spoiler-free discussion of Peter Maris’s 1979 film Delirium. Trust us, you won’t want to look up this film before you watch it!

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08/02/22 • 126 min

After Show 03 - Video Vault: Teenager

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

08/23/22 • 42 min

Do you like low budget movies about the making of low budget movies? On today’s After Show, Gala cracks open the Video Vault once again for a discussion of Gerald Sindell’s 1974 film Teenager, about a deranged director trying to shoot a biker movie in a small town that isn’t having it. Quentin and Roger discuss Sindell’s ingenious methodology, a surprise John Holmes cameo, and the coolest producer ever.

Learn more about this week’s film, get Video Archives merch and more at videoarchivespodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @videoarchives, and on Instagram @videoarchivespod. You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, c/o Insertomatic, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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08/23/22 • 42 min

After Show 04 - Revisiting Dirty Hands

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

09/06/22 • 39 min

Gala finally got her hands on a copy of Dirty Hands, so Roger & Quentin sat down with her to discuss the film in a spoiler-filed After Show! They get into the different VHS modes, the film’s many twists, and Rod Steiger’s sometimes maddening Method process. The crew also discuss Ray Bradbury’s approach to futurism, Alfredo Zacarías’s films before Demonoid, and much more.

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09/06/22 • 39 min

After Show 01 - Video Vault: Women In Cages

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

07/26/22 • 32 min

Welcome to the Video Archives After Show, where Gala Avary brings you exclusive content, answers to your burning questions, and even more film discussion from Quentin and Roger. This week, we’re cracking open the Video Vault for a never-before-heard discussion of 1971’s Women In Cages. Originally recorded for the Video Archives pilot, Quentin and Roger discuss this Filipino exploitation classic, covering everything from an early Pam Grier knockout performance to an absolutely ginormous rat.

Learn more about the show at videoarchivespodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @videoarchives, or write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, c/o Insertomatic, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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07/26/22 • 32 min

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How many episodes does The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary have?

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary currently has 51 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

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The episode title 'The Keep / The Relic / Cafe Express' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary?

The average episode length on The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary is 79 minutes.

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Episodes of The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary was released on May 31, 2022.

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