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Robert Redford's legacy is vast. To honor his passing, we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes: The Great Waldo Pepper. Fun fact: Roger, Gala, and Quentin viewed this movie on film at The New Beverly Cinema. It's co-hit, The Sting, was also supposed to be featured in this episode, but we ended up letting The Great Waldo Pepper stand alone. Here's to the dreamers. This episode was originally Season 1, Episode 19 and aired March 28th, 2023.

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On the Season 2 finale of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary take you to see 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 Deborah Kerr, the colorful stagecraft of the film, and the moments they just can't get enough of … etcetera,

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 Roger discuss how Jackie Earle Hailey earns his spot as top billed, how the film deals with issues like a true 70's movie,

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a sneek peak of the full conversation on Body and Soul (1981). You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow catch up by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 Captain Ramius is planning to defect. Now, he has to prove it. Quentin and Roger discuss their first experiences watching the film, how John McTiernan perfectly cast these roles,

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a sneek peak of the full conversation on 1941. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow vaulted conversation by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 get to see the stories of manic panic of the day. Join the guys as they discuss Spielberg as a director and his relationship with the ever-erect John

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a sneek peak of the second movie in last week's episode, Guns of the Magnificent Seven. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow vaulted conversation by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village,

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 the midst of the French and Indian War. After giving a brief history lesson on director George B. Seitz, Quentin and Roger discuss exactly what has

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a sneek peak of the second movie in last week's episode, Guns of the Magnificent Seven. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 husband and wife acting duo bring to the screen, and where this Arthurian legend differs from the other tellings. Then, over on Patreon — we return to

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a short clip from Quentin and Roger's expanded discussion of The Spoilers. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 Alaska and stake claim on this story — let's just hope no one spoils it! You can get this full episode, ad free,

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 17th. Remember, patrons get this episode one day early for FREE!

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a short clip from Quentin and Roger's discussion of Two-Minute Warning. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 10th. Remember, patrons get this episode one day early for FREE!

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 comedy, and directors who had the power to get stuff done. Then, over on Patreon — 91 thousand people. 33 exit gates. One sniper. Quentin

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 3rd. Remember, patrons get this episode one day early for FREE!

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a short clip from Quentin and Roger's discussion of Funeral For an Assassin. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

Welcome to Video Archives Cinema Club Selects. Hidden within The Vista Hollywood is an intimate 27 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 December 20th. Plus, Roger Avary calls in from an undisclosed location (The Atol) to discuss Waterworld. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Remember, patrons get this episode one day early for FREE!

Writer and Video Archives Cinema Club regular, Matthew David Wilder, joins Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary as they rip apart the house in George P. Cosmatos' Of Unknown Origin. A hard working businessman recently finally finished his townhouse renovations only to find that he's not the only one who moved in. What starts as a simple game of cat and mouse turns into obsession. Quentin, Roger, and Matthew discuss how their opinions on the film have changed over the years, the connections to other films like Shock to the System and

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 December 20th. Plus, a special appearance by Roger Avary to discuss the titles this week. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Remember, you can get this episode one day early for FREE (along with our weekly

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a short clip from Quentin and Roger's discussion of The Ultimate Thrill. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 January 13th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Remember, patrons get this episode one day early for FREE!

Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary are on the jury in The Andersonville Trial. Based on the play by Saul Levitt, Quentin and Roger discuss Quentin's last viewing of the film with Floyd, how director George C. Scott's own performance in the stage play informed his direction of this testosterone filled powerhouse gang of actors, and the ethics of one's own morals. Would you have done different if you had the chance? The jury's still out on that one. Quentin and Roger continue the conversation over on Patreon with two more titles.

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. On this episode, Gala releases a rapid fire bulletin to keep you up to date with the latest news on the Cinema Club.

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of the Archives every week. Here's a segment from this week's Aftershow, where Expert du Jour Marc Heuck comes to the store to give us even more history of The Christmas Tree. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328,

On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary unpack the ornaments to decorate The Christmas Tree. Quentin and Roger share their perspectives watching this turgid tearjerker as fathers of sons, the cinematic moments they've never seen before, and Roger's personal connection to Terrence Young. Next up — we better get to sleep and put out the milk and cookies, because Santa Claus is Comin' to Town! In this Rankin / Bass Christmas Classic, postman S.D. Kluger — voiced by Fred Astaire — answers some of the

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 December 23rd. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a short clip from Quentin and Roger's discussion of The Big Sleep (1978). You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 December 16th. Plus, a special appearance by Roger Avary to discuss one of the titles of this week. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary are partners in crime in 1968's The Thomas Crown Affair. Debonaire millionaire businessman Thomas Crown, played by Steve McQueen, is no longer satisfied with his luxurious lifestyle and decides to plan the perfect heist. When the robbery goes off without a hitch, the insurance agency calls in their best operative — the ruthless Vicki Anderson, played by Faye Dunaway. What ensues is a game of cat and mouse against two people who refuse to lose. Our first Norman Jewison title of the show, Quentin and Roger

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 December 2nd. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

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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 November 11th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary go back to class in The Substitute. When an inner city Miami school teacher gets kneecapped after standing up to the school's gang leader, her spec-ops boyfriend goes undercover as a substitue teacher to take down the punk. Quentin and Roger discuss how the on screen chemistry makes this movie work, the excellent extras casting, and how this flick has no right to be this good. Quentin and Roger continue the conversation over on Patreon with two more titles. Next up: The Promise. A rich student's

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. This week, reporter on the beat Gala Avary Video Archives Cinema Club manager Matt Landsman are joined by Quentin Tarantino to discuss the calendar for the week of November 25th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a look at today's Aftershow where Gala unlocks the Video Vault to bring you a discussion on Bobby A. Suarez's American Commandos. You can hear the rest of this conversation as well as our full main episodes by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014

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 November 18th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary join the race in The Love Bug. A down on his luck race car driver purchases a little VW Bug that leads him straight to victory, but he's the only one who doesn't realize that the little car has a mind of its own! In our first ever Disney clamshell title, Roger and Quentin discuss how Herbie honked his way into their hearts, how the Disney regular actors shined in their roles, and the story behind this particular box at Video Archives... Quentin and Roger continue

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 November 11th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

Missing Video Archives this week? The good news is you don't have to! Get your fix of Quentin and Roger every week by subscribing to our Patreon. Here's a short clip from Quentin and Roger's discussion of The "Human" Factor. You can hear the rest of this conversation and this week's Aftershow by subscribing to our Patreon. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite #14-1328, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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 November 4th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

On the Season 2 premiere of The Video Archives Podcast, Quentin & Roger catch their train -- but only by a Narrow Margin. Once comfortably in their cabin, they'll chat about where Gene Hackman and Anne Archer were in their careers, the gender role dynamics of the characters, and how their initial viewing of this movie influenced the future of film forever. Remember, folks: between the viewer and a film there is only ... a Narrow Margin. Then, on Patreon, Roger and Quentin continue the conversation with two more tapes pulled

Welcome to Video Archives Cinema Club Selects. Hidden within The Vista Hollywood is a little 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 October 28th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Video Archives Cinema Club Selects. Hidden within The Vista Hollywood is a little 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 October 21st. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. **EPISODE ONE DAY EARLY FOR FREE ON PATREON**

The Video Archives Podcast is back starting October 29th. Find us on Patreon for full, ad free episodes and bonus content.

On today's episode, we continue our memorial to Rick Dalton, the late actor best known for his roles in Bounty Law and the Fireman trilogy. We begin by focusing on Dalton's straight-to-video era with three Italian heavy hitters: Blastfighter, Jungle Raiders and Operation Nam. Later, Quentin concludes his interview with Dalton, shedding light on the career choices he made throughout his life, and the values that the man held. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM You can also write us a question by sending a letter to The Video Archives Podcast, 1014 South

On May 19th, 2023, actor Rick Dalton passed away peacefully in his home in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife Francesca. Dalton was beloved by fans of Bounty Law, where he played bounty hunter Jake Cahill for five terrific seasons, and also for his iconic role as a flamethrower-wielding vigilante in The Fireman series of movies. But he was so much more than those well known parts, with a career that spanned over twenty years. On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast, we invite you to remember Rick

Jules "Unruly Julie" McLean (The New Beverly's Director of Operations, former Video Archives employee) joins Quentin & Roger in the store this week! First off the shelves, the crimson monster bird Rodan emerges from a volcanic crater to terrorize Tokyo. Quentin breaks down the career of director Ishirō Honda, then Roger and Julie discuss Rodan's amazing practical effects and surprising, tragic ending. Next up, the gang goes undercover in The Quiller Memorandum. After two British SIS agents are murdered at the hands of the Phoenix, Agent Quiller is sent to Berlin

Dr. Quentin and Dr. Roger report to Arthur Hiller's The Hospital, where madness, murder and malpractice are running rampant! George C. Scott is the chief of medicine at a hospital in Manhattan, suicidal from his personal life collapsing and suspicious a murderer is on the loose in his facility. Quentin and Roger discuss writer Paddy Chayefsky's masterful storytelling, Scott's volcanic performance, and what the versatile Hiller brings to the screen. Next up, we travel to the early American West in Ulzana's Raid. Based on true events, fierce Apache war chief Ulzana

It should have been a love story…Quentin and Roger travel back in time to the rural South for Buster and Billie! Jan-Michael Vincent's Buster wants to get laid; his friends suggest he get it on with the 'easy' girl in school, Billie. Expecting only sex, the two fall into an unlikely romance destined to end in Southern fried tragedy. The Video Archives crew discuss the history of 70s tearjerkers, Jan-Michael Vincent's heartthrob status and how American Graffiti changed the coming of age story. Next up, beware of the dog who thinks

High above the clouds flies the second greatest pilot who ever lived…The Great Waldo Pepper! A biplane pilot who missed his chance at glory in World War I takes up barnstorming in George Roy Hill's third collaboration with Robert Redford. Quentin and Roger discuss Hill as a great thematic filmmaker, the powerful use of music and silence, the crazy real-life plane stunts, and a scene so heart-wrenching, many viewers couldn't recover. Then, they reach deep into the psyche of Waldo Pepper, discussing chasing your dreams and the consequences of living a

Roger & Quentin pull off one last job in The Last Run! On our very first bootleg tape of the show, George C. Scott returns to the screen as a former mob getaway driver who returns to his old life to see if he still has it. All he has to do is complete one last job. Quentin and Roger discuss the legendary director who planned to make the film before Richard Fleischer was brought on and find out what makes this crime film work. Next up, the West goes wacko

Quentin and Roger take a trip with the LAPD as the boys in blue blow off steam in The Choirboys, directed by Robert Aldrich and based on the outrageous best-selling novel. The Video Archives crew take a second look at the film, discussing Aldrich and his Associates, the big ensemble cast, and the scenes that work. Next up: the most intensive manhunt ever mounted. Hennessy is a gentle, peaceful man who's been pushed too far, and carries in his right vest pocket the power to destroy a nation. Roger & Quentin

Sometimes, a man is forced to defend his honor; Quentin and Roger defend theirs in their discussion of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 Straw Dogs. Based on the book "The Siege Of Trencher's Farm," your hosts take a look at Peckinpah's intentions and where this sits in his filmography. Then, they'll discuss the film itself, covering Dustin Hoffman and Susan George's performances, the ugly nature of this movie, and whether Straw Dogs can be considered a Revengeamatic. Plus, our very first Magnetic Home Video box and an examination of IB Technicolor. PATREON MERCH

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

Quentin & Roger get the sun in their eyes as they watch Sergio Corbucci's chaotic, mud-soaked Sonny & Jed. After a brief discussion of Corbucci's life and cinematic influence, they'll get into what makes Corbucci's villains unique, the skill of his camera operators, and Telly Savalas' role in the film. This movie is the reason the West was called wild! Next, in Fernando di Leo's Mister Scarface, a mob loan collector hatches a plan to steal millions from Video Archives favorite Jack Palance. This is revenge, Italian style! Roger & Quentin

Quentin & Roger join LAPD's Vice Squad with Peter Hyams' Busting! Starring Elliott Gould & Robert Blake, these two LA vice cops find themselves up against corrupt superiors when they try to bring a crime boss to justice. The duo discuss where Busting fits into Hyams' career, how the film walks the line, and how the action sequences predate 80s Hong Kong cinema. Next up, the bet is on in Little Darlings. Two fifteen year old girls from different walks of life compete to see who can lose their virginity first

They called it an accident; he called it a murder. Join Roger & Quentin as they're filled with rage after watching George C. Scott's Rage. The duo talks about what happens when the class system fails, Scott's connection to Kubrick, and what a main will do when he has nothing left to lose. Next, the motion picture with something to offend everyone - at least, in 1965. Tony Richardson's The Loved One is a blistering black comedy that pulls no punches with its portrayal of the mortuary business in Hollywood. Roger

Jacqueline Coley (awards editor for Rotten Tomatoes) joins Roger & Quentin as they unlock the secrets of Billy Wilder's The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes! Holmes & Watson take on the strange case of a beautiful woman whose husband has vanished, leading them on a journey of ballerinas, canaries, and even the Loch Ness Monster. Join the trio as they discuss Jacqueline's love for Wilder, Watson's role in the film, and what this movie meant for Wilder's career and the wider scope of cinema. Next, we travel to The Light At

Quentin and Roger enter the world of fashion with Lamont Johnson's revenge-a-matic Lipstick! A fashion model is raped by her sister's music teacher - after she takes him to court, she finds that she'll have to take justice into her own hands. We'll discuss the genius of casting real-life sisters Margaux and Mariel Hemingway, as well as the intensity a score can bring to a film. Next, we jump into the ring with Carl Reiner's Henry Winkler vehicle The One And Only. Andy Schmidt is a larger-than-life college student with dreams

This week, Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary discuss one film and one film alone: Bob Fosse's Star 80. In 1980, Playboy Playmate of the Year Dorothy Stratten was murdered by her boyfriend Paul Snider. Three years later, Star 80 was released, a sensational retelling of Stratten's story that hit too close to home for some. Roger and Quentin have a serious, personal discussion on differentiating fact from fiction, a tour-de-force performance from Eric Roberts, and how Dorothy Stratten touched the hearts of many through the silver screen. PATREON MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM

Quentin, Roger and Eli Roth continue their exploration of American Giallo with one of Eli's favorite films, 1976's Alice, Sweet Alice. When Alice's sister Karen is found brutally murdered in a church, suspicions turn towards Alice - but could a 12-year-old girl really be the killer? The group talks about the role that religion plays in giallo, how director Alfred Sole pulled off a period piece on a budget, and how the identity of the villain is just too good to spoil. Wrapping things up in a bow, let's all sing

Quentin, Roger and guest customer Eli Roth (director of Hostel and Cabin Fever) kick off our first themed series: American Giallo! After outlining their thoughts on the genre, they start with Brian De Palma's Dressed To Kill. A mysterious tall blonde woman wearing sunglasses murders a psychiatrist's patient, and now she's after the prostitute who witnessed it. Quentin, Roger and Eli talk about how the villainous Bobbi affected them, discuss the controversy surrounding the film, and reveal how the story changed from script to screen. Next, we'll look through Irvin Kershner's

Take a trip to Boston Memorial Hospital for Michael Crichton's Coma! People are falling into comas after routine procedures, and it's up to one doctor to uncover the mystery. Roger & Quentin discuss the main character overcoming chauvinistic expectations, and go in-depth on Crichton's talents as a writer and director. Next, travel to the streets of Philly for Elaine May's Mikey & Nicky. A small-time bookie has stolen mob money and is in hiding; the only person he can depend on is his childhood friend. A tale with a supreme split

Quentin and Roger earn the right to take revenge in The One Armed Executioner! An Interpol agent is out for vengeance against the gangsters that cut off his arm and killed his bride. The crew discuss the palpable on-screen connection between stars Franco Guerrero and Jody Kay, the artful sound design of this film, and the trailers packaged with the Paragon Home Video tape. Next up: in Welcome To Blood City, five strangers wake up with no memory in a world that resembles the Wild West. If they can kill twenty

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

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

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

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

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Listen for a preview of The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, coming July 19!