The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary Video Archives Cinema Club Selects: Week of February 17th
Feb 17, 2025
The hosts dive into a nostalgic double feature of Abbott and Costello films, exploring their comedic legacy and the magic of forgotten media. They discuss Kurosawa's adaptation of 'The Idiot' and its complex characters. There's a quirky segment on love quadrangles in foreign films, paired with amusing coffee shop stories and secret menu treats. Nostalgic snacks at the theater lead to fond memories of classic children's shows like HR Pufnstuf, all while highlighting upcoming special screenings and the importance of preserving cinematic history.
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Abbott and Costello Fandom
- Matt Landsman grew up watching Abbott and Costello films, especially "Abbott and Costello Meet Jekyll and Hyde".
- He believes his generation may be the last to experience them as children unless viewership is revived.
Forgotten Media and Magic
- This week's theme at the Video Archives Cinema Club is "forgotten media and magic."
- The club aims to preserve classic comedy acts like Abbott and Costello and Puff and Stuff.
Invisible Man and Karloff
- "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man" features impressive special effects, replicating the original film's techniques.
- Boris Karloff, known for monster roles, starred in several Abbott and Costello films.