Coma / Mikey & Nicky / Piranha

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 and reversal, Roger & Quentin unravel the mystery of why Elaine May chose to make this film. Lastly, we’ll travel down the river with Joe Dante’s Piranha, discussing how big studios diving into the exploitation market affected that genre, and the unique balance between comedy and humanity that Dante brings to a movie.

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Creators & Guests

Host

Quentin Tarantino

Host

Roger Avary

Director, Producer, and Academy Award™-winning Screenwriter.

Editor

Bafflegabs!

Mr Sound Loving Man. Formerly @earwolf, currently @smartlessmedia. I’ve worked on @hdtgm // @comedybangbang // @getplayedpod // @videoarchives // @unspooled etc

Producer

Gala Avary

reporter on the beat

Producer

Josh Richmond

Producer of Unspooled, The Video Archives Podcast, and many other @Earwolf & @Stitcher shows.

What is The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary?

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.