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Executive Director of Vidiots Foundation, Maggie Mackay, joins host Jessica Kantor to discuss why children need agency when choosing what to watch that goes beyond what streaming algorithms serve them. Maggie Mackay (she/her), Vidiots Executive Director/Vidiots Board Member, developed her interest in film as a child at her local NYC video store, Rare Bird Video, and independent movie theaters, including Film Forum and The Quad. For thirteen years, she served as Senior Programmer of the Los Angeles Film Festival and Director of Nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. She has held positions at Sundance Institute, AFI Fest, and Aspen Film, among other arts organizations, advocating for filmmakers and connecting audiences to cinema. Mackay returned to her video store roots when she joined Vidiots in 2016 as its first Executive Director.Support Vidiots HereFilms Discussed:101 DalmationsThe Small One (short film from '70s)E.T.American Werewolf in LondonThe Lost BoysStand By MeThe GooniesSay AnythingCocoSpiderverseBlack PantherCrooklynSesame Street The Red BalloonRobin Hood (1970s)Star WarsNight Before Christmas Police AcademyAirplaneTerms of EndearmentJawsGirlhoodEve's BayouSuccessionSopranosThe WireFoxes New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on Instagram
For our twenty-third episode, we're breaking tradition. June 1st saw the grand re-opening of So-Cal institution Vidiots video store and now movie theater in Eagle Rock, CA. As a bit of celebration, your wonky yet affable host invited the founders of Vidiots Foundation, Patty Polinger and Cathy Tauber, for a virtual discussion of physical media culture from the late-‘80s through the present day.Ryan's Recommendations: “Irma Vep” (1996), “Carlos” (2010), “Clouds of Sils Maria” (2014), and “Personal Shopper” (2016)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the show
This week, Leonora talks to her dear friend and one of her biggest career-supporters, Maggie Mackay. Maggie is a vital part of the film industry, and is the head of the Vidiots Foundation - which may be the key to saving the industry entirely! In this episode, we talk about equity and accessibility in the arts, why film is essential to being a human being, the joy of watching our kids gain autonomy over their personal taste, and why physical media matters. And: is Maggie mad at Leonora??
We revisit our series on video stores by showcasing the iconic, LA-based Vidiots, one of the only female-owned and operated video stores in the country. Vidiots closed in 2017, but are planning a major re-opening in Eagle Rock later this year. Featuring Maggie Mackay, Executive Director of Vidiots Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss weekend box office numbers and predictions for the Thanksgiving weekend's new titles.In this week's Indie Focus feature, Rebecca and Daniel present some of the key insights from Boxoffice LIVE Sessions' State of the Art House webinar, featuring expertise from Paul Serwitz (President and COO, Landmark Theatres), Tori Baker (President & CEO, Salt Lake Film Society), Dylan Skolnick (Co-Director, Cinema Arts Centre), Barbara Twist (Director of Partnerships, Vidiots Foundation), and Barak Epstein (President, Aviation Cinemas / Texas Theatre).Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: FULL VIDEO: Boxoffice LIVE Sessions - State of the Art House 2021 Thanksgiving Box Office Forecast: Will Holiday Moviegoers Feast On Encanto, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, House of Gucci, and Resident Evil? Cinematic Enchantment: Disney Reunites with Lin-Manual Miranda for Animated Musical Encanto Interview with Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Writer-Director Johannes Roberts Ryusuke Hamaguchi on Adapting Haruki Murakami's Drive My Car Weekend Box Office Recap: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Opens to $44M Interview with Ghostbusters: Afterlife Director Jason Reitman No Time to Die Becomes Top Studio Title of 2020-2021 at the Global Box Office This Week on the Box Office Podcast: L.A.'s Iconic Vidiots Plans Its Return In Late 2021 This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Sundance at the Art House with The Texas Theatre Paul Serwitz on the Reopening of NYC Cinemas Art Houses Fight On: Salt Lake Film Society Launches @homeArts What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 03:42 Ghostbusters Afterlife opens to $44M domestically 06:12 King Richard debuts at $5.7M 08:17 No Time to Die remains theatrically exclusive 11:16 Latest weekend box office titles 14:28 What to expect during the Thanksgiving weekend? 15:18 Expectations for House of Gucci 18:30 Resident Evil: Welcome to the Raccoon City 21:15 Arthouse theaters stay innovative throughout the pandemic 23:12 Drivers that lead audiences back into theaters 26:25 Title availability compromises the theatrical business 29:00 Netflix and Amazon's pull on high quality films 31:13 Streaming is a way to gauge what content works 35:00 Marketing arthouses make for a title 37:47 Streamers are not targeting box office numbers 42:39 Creating a welcoming atmosphere for different communities 44:58 There's still a great need to diversify the audience
While the July 1988 cover goes hard for American-flag style (...and, okay, so does Sassy Club), the rest of the fashion in this issue is not overly patriotic. We're going to Arizona -- or somewhere very dry and hot -- for a swimwear spread. We're in an old-timey cottage for some undergarment looks. And then: stripes. So many stripes. We're also learning about hot-weather hair help, products from the beauty closet the Sassy staff swears by, how to look like a skateboarder (and possibly get called a poser in the process), and so much more. Stick some American-flag toothpicks in your hair -- or don't -- and join us! Visual Aids
In this Roundtable, we are joined by Patty Polinger and Cathy Tauber, the founders of the iconic Los Angeles video store, Vidiots. Vidiots opened its doors in Santa Monica in 1985 with a mission to provide access to art house films and rare titles. During its tenure, it served as a community space with events and became a mecca for cinephiles. Vidiots had to close its doors in 2017, but has found a new home at the Eagle Theatre in Eagle Rock. Construction will begin this summer with a plan to open its doors in the first quarter of 2022. The Eagle Theatre location will include a video store, a 250 seat cinema, as well as a 40 seat micro cinema, a bar, and an event space. We sat down with Patty and Cathy to discuss the history of their beloved store, the steps they took trying and ultimately succeeding in saving it, and their hope for the future of the theater experience. You can find a link to a virtual tour of the Eagle Theatre with renderings of what the finished space will look like, as well as a link to donate to the Vidiots Foundation below: https://www.vidiotsfoundation.org/donate (https://www.vidiotsfoundation.org/donate) https://vimeo.com/wylde/review/530978837/0c6ef872f6 (https://vimeo.com/wylde/review/530978837/0c6ef872f6)
In this week’s episode, Russ and Rebecca talk to Maggie MacKay, Board Chair of Vidiots Foundation - a non-profit community video store and movie theater dedicated to inspire human interaction around film through providing access to its diverse DVD, BluRay, and rare VHS collection.
Get ready for a killer round of croquet, because Corpse Club co-host Heather Wixson is joined by Vidiots Foundation Executive Director Maggie Mackay to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Heathers! Listen as Heather and Maggie discuss Michael Lehmann's unforgettable high school dark comedy, including the film's bold performances, satirical social commentary, fearless screenplay (written by Daniel Waters), endlessly quotable dialogue, and its undeniable influence on pop culture and generations of filmmakers. Heather and Maggie also talk about the Heathers 30th anniversary screening in Los Angeles that features a Q&A with Lehmann, Waters, and co-star Lisanne Falk, presented by the Vidiots Foundation, the UCLA Film & Television Archive, and Ace Hotel. So, sit back, relax, and prepare for big fun on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast!
It's a full week for the show as Clay and Darren discuss the 2017 Oscar nominations, big changes for the Vidiots Foundation, and TONS of things they've been watching lately.
Clay is joined by guest co-host Ryan Marker to discuss two highly-charged political films, Armando Iannucci's IN THE LOOP and Elia Kazan's A FACE IN THE CROWD, at what seems like a rather... apropos time. Opinions may not necessarily reflect those of the Vidiots Foundation ;) Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher!
Vidiots Foundation's new Executive Director Maggie Mackay joins Clay and Darren to take a "taste test" and swap stories of video stores and VHS adventures. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica