Gala’s VHS copy of Cry For Me Billy finally arrived! In today’s After Show, she talks to Roger & Quentin about the powerful impression Xochitl makes with almost no dialogue, and what makes this series of small vignettes so compelling. Plus, thoughts on the landscapes of Rage, and how The Loved One’s reel change translated to other mediums. 
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After Show 12 - Revisiting Cry For Me Billy

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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NEW PODCAST PREMIERE!   We at The Video Archives Podcast are proud to present The Gala Show, a new podcast with our favorite reporter on the beat, Gala Avary. We've sent her out around town to interview interesting people from all walks of life, in and out of the Hollywood business, about subjects that are important to them.  She's talked to friends of the podcast, like Mick Garris, Joe Dante, and Jacqueline Coley, as well as On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Nice Guy Productions World Headquarters overlooking the glamorous San Fernando Valley to chat with one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers, Critters 2, and the Post Mortem Podcast).  Mick walks Gala through the nuances and challenges of adaptations, his collaborations with Steven King and Clive Barker, and how one can even adapt their own original material — but first, a question about the set of Critters 2. 
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New Podcast Premiere:  The Gala Show

It’s the end of Season One of The Video Archives Podcast, and Quentin, Roger & Gala begin by reminiscing about some of their favorite parts of the season, and preview what they’d like to cover next. Then, it’s time for the Video Archives Podcast Awards, as your hosts select their favorite films, actors, actresses, scenes, VHS boxes and much more from the films they’ve covered so far. We’ll also reveal the Listener’s Choice picks for their favorite film and discussion from the season. 
 Follow us on Twitter @videoarchives and on Instagram @videoarchivespod to stay posted about the upcoming season and everything else Video Archives! You can also catch up on past episodes of the show, get Video Archives Podcast merch and more at videoarchivespodcast.com.  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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The Video Archives Awards: Season One Finale

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. 
 Next week, tune in for the Season 1 finale of The Video Archives Podcast, as we give awards to our favorite films covered in the last year! 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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Day Of The Dalton Pt. 2: Operation Nam / Blastfighter / Jungle Raiders

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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After Show 23 - Video Vault: Rollerball

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 Dalton. In Part 1 of our memorial episode, we discuss his most famous roles, including standout TV performances in Cade’s County and Manhunter. We’ll also hear excerpts of a Q&A; conducted by Quentin in 1999 between him and Rick. Stay tuned for more of our celebration of Dalton’s life and work, coming in two weeks.   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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After Show 12 - Revisiting Cry For Me Billy

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