The podcast where Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary revisit classic films on VHS and discover new favorites. Listen to new full episodes every other Tuesday.
We are saddened by the news of the passing of actor Rick Dalton, best known for his roles in the hit TV series Bounty Law and The Fireman trilogy.
Rick passed away peacefully in his home in Hawaii and is survived by his wife Francesca.
RIP Rick Dalton 1933-2023
Because of his passing, the episode for Rollerball has been postponed. Instead, we will come back on Tuesday with a memorial episode designed by Quentin that features some of Rick’s best roles.
Happy birthday to our very own bum who likes it hot, Quentin Tarantino. Not only is he a genius when it comes to cinema, but he's also Roger's best friend and Gala's favorite person to butt heads over movies with. 🥳
In honor of his birthday... What's your favorite QT movie?
CINEMA SPECULATION, Quentin Tarantino's first work of nonfiction, is available NOW. Written in his singular voice, this book is necessary reading for film lovers. Not only that, but look how gorgeous that cover is ... it is a fantastic addition to any home library.
The moment you've all been waiting for. The Vista is re-opening! Join the crowd for the Vista Theater's 100 Anniversary screening, hosted by legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
TRUE ROMANCE plays on 11/11. Get your tickets today.
On May 19, 2023, actor Rick Dalton passed away peacefully in his home in Honolulu, Hawaii. On part one of our memorial episode, we discuss some of his television work along with segments of an interview conducted by Quentin at
@HIFF
.
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Gala had some disposable cameras she had to shoot out, so why not take some pics in the Archives?
Shot on February 6th, 2023.
Disposable Fuji 800
For more pics, check out our instagram (videoarchivespod).
While Quentin and Roger are shuffling tapes and preparing the line up for Season Two of Video Archives, they've sent Gala on a mission. Join her every Thursday for The Gala Show, where a new guest brings an entirely new topic to the mic. Starting 10/26.
The team at Video Archives is saddened by the loss of actor Keith Jefferson, a frequent collaborator of Jamie Foxx and one of Quentin's stock company of players. We extend our condolences to his family, as well as a few words from Quentin.
Join us in concluding our memorial to actor Rick Dalton as Quentin Tarantino + Roger Avary cover three of Dalton's Italian films: OPERATION NAM, BLASTFIGHTER, and JUNGLE RAIDERS.
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The first episode of The Video Archives Podcast, "Dark Star / Cocaine Cowboys," is out today! Climb aboard the spaced-out spaceship and start listening!
Want your question answered by Quentin and Roger? We here at Video Archives are old school, so you'll have to write in by snail mail! Send your letter to the following address:
The Video Archives Podcast
c/o Earwolf Media
PO Box 66
5551 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Gala just posted these to our official Instagram, but for those of you who don't have one -- here's some more shelf view photos of Video Archives. This time, with the flash off. Shot on an Olympus IS-200 SLR with Fuji 400 film.
Happy Father's Day to Roger, Quentin, and all of the dads out there who are listening!🌞
Today we celebrate dads, godfathers, grandpas, uncles -- any guy who filled that role in your life. Share your favorite movie memory with yours down below!
On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast, Quentin and Roger take a trip to Boston Memorial Hospital in COMA, spend a night on the streets of Philly with MIKEY & NICKY, and get their feet wet with PIRANHA.
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From Quentin, Roger, Gala & the rest of the Video Archives team, happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you all a fantastic holiday and hopefully some quality movie watching time.
Let us know a film you're thankful for below, and see you after our food comas tomorrow! 🌴
On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast...
Join QT and RA as they unlock Michael Mann's "The Keep", dig into Peter Hyams' "The Relic", and drink a cup of coffee on the "Café Express".
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We are so excited that the first episode of The Video Archives Podcast drops 07/19! 🌴
Want to know what movies Quentin and Roger are going to talk about? Stay tuned this weekend for some clues and see if you can figure it out.
Blast off to outer space with Quentin and Roger as they go toe to toe on Moonraker! Then come back down to Earth where the duo will "think in Russian" with Firefox. Then, to wrap up the episode: a spoiler free discussion on Delirium.
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On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast ... we have a customer!
@eliroth
joins us amongst the shelves for the first half of AMERICAN GIALLO, discussing Brian de Palma's DRESSED TO KILL and Irvin Kershner's EYES OF LAURA MARS.
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On Part One of Day of the Dalton, Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary, and Gala Avary remember actor Rick Dalton. Listen in as they discuss his role in TV movie THE MARSHAL OF MADRID.
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It's awards day! Join Quentin, Roger, and Gala as they hand out awards in 26 categories. Plus, Quentin and Roger take a look back at Season One and discuss plans for Season Two.
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Cuddle up with your loved one and listen to our latest episode of The Video Archives Podcast, in which Quentin and Roger pick apart Sam Peckinpah's STRAW DOGS. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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This week on The Video Archives Podcast, enjoy a serious and personal discussion between Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary on STAR 80. The duo cover everything from Eric Roberts' stellar performance to the real life charm of Dorothy Stratten.
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For those of you wondering: Quentin not only has the collection of Video Archives, but he has the collection from Eddie Brandt's as well. We pull from both collections for the podcast, and call out tapes from Eddie's when we watch them.
Check out these beautiful VHS covers for Dark Star and Cocaine Cowboys. Find more tape boxes, photos and behind the scenes tidbits by subscribing to our newsletter at - and keep checking the website for more cool features soon!
On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast, Dr. Tarantino & Dr. Avary head in to OR8 with Arthur Hiller's THE HOSPITAL, go on a man hunt in ULZANA'S RAID, and make Gala really happy by covering STEEL.
ALL OF THIS, AND MORE, OUT NOW:
On today's episode of THE VIDEO ARCHIVES PODCAST, Quentin Tarantino + Roger Avary skip church in THE CHOIRBOYS, mount the greatest manhunt in HENNESSY, and travel to the sea in AMPHIBIAN MAN. All of this, and more, on today's new full episode.
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Q: If I walked into Video Archives and asked each of you to help me suggest a good movie where food plays a big role, what would you suggest?"
A: Leave your answer below!
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On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino + Roger Avary travel to the deep south in BUSTER AND BILLIE, try to understand the inner workings of BAXTER, and pull off the one minute heist in THE FAST KILL.
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The holidays are upon us. No matter what you celebrate, we know one thing for certain ... everyone has that one special movie they love watching at this time of year.
What's yours?
When we recorded AMERICAN GIALLO with
@eliroth
, it was Quentin's birthday! In case you missed it in our weekly Counter Talk (which you can get via email or see on our website), Roger gifted his copy of the screenplay of DRESSED TO KILL to Quentin, which the entire team signed.
@VideoArchives
an amazing piece of merch would be video archives rental cases to add to our collections. Some people get blockbuster boxes, but mom and pop boxes would be cool too.
I think you all figured out who our very special guest is on tomorrow's episode...
But that leaves us wondering: who would you LOVE to hear be a guest customer at Video Archives?
Huge shout out to The Digital Video Archives on YouTube. We are not affiliated with them, but we salute them for their service in sharing the hard to find movies that we cover on the podcast with the public (in good quality!) 🫡
Happy Halloween, everyone! We here at Video Archives want to know...
If you could only watch ONE horror movie on Halloween for the rest of your life, what would be your go to?
PS: Bonus points for sending us pics of your movie related Halloween costumes!
Are you ready for Part 2 of Day of the Dalton? Gala spilled the beans on the last After Show, just in case you missed what movies will be discussed...
BLASTFIGHTER (1984)
JUNGLE RAIDERS (1985)
OPERATION NAM (1986)
In all of which, Rick Dalton plays the starring role. RIP.
Quentin, Roger, and Gala can't wait to join some of you in the audience at
@newbeverly
for a double feature of The One-Armed Executioner and Blind Rage tonight. Set your braille watches to 7PM, because it's all going down at the International House of Pancakes. See you tonight!
On Season One's final After Show, Gala unlocks the Video Vault to bring you Norman Jewison's ROLLERBALL. But first, listen to the final segment of Gala's interview with Roger all about the making of SILENT HILL.
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On today's episode of The Video Archives Podcast ... we've got a customer!
@joe_dante
joins Quentin and Roger in the store. To the table, he brings one of his favorite under seen films: THE FOOL KILLER.
ALL OF THIS, AND MORE:
It's a spy film. It's an action movie. It's a romance. It's a travelogue. It's a sci-fi. It's a horror film. It's a comedy. It's even a western!
LISTEN TO QUENTIN AND ROGER DISCUSS MOONRAKER, OUT NOW:
Check out our new merch! T-shirts in all different colors, limited time embroidered hats, notebooks for 2024, and more. Let us know in the comments below what merch you'd love to see in our store and we'll try our best to make it happen.
If you follow us on instagram (videoarchivespod), you've already seen these BTS pictures taken by Gala on Fuji 400.
But if you don't have instagram, these will be fresh for you. Taken with flash, giving it that faded vintage blue glow.
On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino + Roger Avary discuss George C. Scott's volcanic performance in THE HOSPITAL.
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What better way to wrap up Season One than with Awards! We're opening up two categories for the Listeners: Favorite Film and Favorite Discussion. Cast your vote using the poll below! Voting closes 6/7 and can be changed up until then.
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On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, former Video Archives Employee "Unruly Julie" Jules McLean (
@RedRyder
) joins us in the store, bringing 3 great titles: RODAN, THE QUILLER MEMORANDUM, and TREACHERY & GREED ON THE PLANET OF THE APES.
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On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Gala opens up the Video Vault to reveal John Frankenheimer's THE FOURTH WAR. Plus, Quentin reveals what video store customer cards are in his wallet.
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Join Quentin and Roger this week as they earn the right to take revenge in THE ONE ARMED EXECUTIONER, talk sans spoilers about WELCOME TO BLOOD CITY, and take a trip to IHOP with BLIND RAGE.
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On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin and Roger join LAPD's Vice Squad in BUSTING, go to summer camp in LITTLE DARLINGS, and take a trip to the Swiss Alps in JULIA.
All of this, and more, on today's episode of The Video Archives Podcast:
Who is excited for tomorrow’s episode? Did anyone solve our riddles? Comment below on what movies you think we are going to cover and see if you got it right!
On Episode 22 of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary are joined by former Video Archives Employee "Unruly Julie" Jules McLean (
@RedRyder
) to discuss RODAN.
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Happy birthday to
@joe_dante
, the only person to come on both as a guest and have a movie of theirs spoken about on the podcast! Listen to the episodes below.
Thanks to Projectionist David at
@newbeverly
for sharing these pics of the reel change in THE LOVED ONE, discussed extensively on Episode 012.
Even more images available on our Instagram (videoarchivespod).
On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast...
Join QT + RA as they debate the difference between tattoos and skin illustrations in "The Illustrated Man", talk sans spoilers about "Dirty Hands", and get possessed by "Demonoid".
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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Nice Guy Productions World Headquarters to chat with
@MickGarrisPM
all about adaptations and their original source material.
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On this episode of The Video Archives After Show, Expert du Jour Marc Heuck (
@the_hoyk
) joins Gala in the studio to discuss the true facts behind THE VISITOR. Plus, Quentin and Roger talk about the difference between a film and a movie.
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TAPEHEADS -- what's your holy grail tape? The one you are searching for?
Or, if you've found it already, tell us about the hunt for it! There's nothing more satisfying than finding your holy grail.
Our Awards Show airs tomorrow! There are 26 categories that Quentin, Roger, and Gala will pick their favorites for. Here are some of the categories, in case you want to make your guesses!
Best Picture:
Best Actress:
Best Actor:
Best Screenplay:
Discovery of the Season:
On the latest episode of The Video Archives Podcast, we wrap up our Rick Dalton tribute by covering three of his later titles. Listen in as Roger, Quentin, and Gala talk about the use of the flamethrower in JUNGLE RAIDERS.
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Our website has gone through a MAJOR overhaul! There are tons of new features, including all of the previous newsletters (Counter Talk), an "about me" page where you can get to know the hosts, and coolest of all, THE DIGITAL ARCHIVES!
CHECK IT OUT:
HEY HEY HEY, BIM ALL THE WAY! Expert Marc Heuck (
@the_hoyk
) joins Gala in the studio to discuss THE APPLE. Quentin tells an inside story about a screening and Franklin Brauner reveals his involvement with the movie...
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On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino + Roger Avary see if they still have what it takes in THE LAST RUN, break the fourth wall in RUSTLERS' RHAPSODY, and watch something weird with THE JET BENNY SHOW.
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When we sat down to record Star 80, it was planned to be the headliner for a 3 part discussion but proved to be so compelling that it deserved to stand alone.
What were the other two movies it was supposed to be paired with? LE CHAT ET LA SOURIS (1975) and THE VISITOR (1979).
Did you guys like our awards show segment at the end of this episode? Well, it's here to stay!
Per the question in our newsletter, do you have any ideas for what the awards should be called? Drop them below!
On this episode of the After Show -- we're opening the mail bag! Tune in as Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary answer some of your burning questions. Plus, we've got a story from Quentin about a former Video Archives customer.
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On this episode of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino have the sun in their eyes with SONNY AND JED, do it Italian style in MR. SCARFACE, and put rubber to the road in AMERICAN NITRO.
All of this, and more, on this week's episode. OUT NOW:
10 days until Halloween! 🎃 Is anyone else counting down? In honor of what Gala considers to be the most wonderful time of the year, she wants to know -- what's the scariest movie you've ever seen?