My Wall of VHS
By Julia Marchese | October 24, 2023
By Julia Marchese | October 24, 2023
My Wall of VHS
Filmmaker Julia Marchese writes a heartfelt essay about her deep love of home entertainment's answer to vinyl.
Julia Marchese
Julia Marchese is a filmmaker, actor, podcaster, cinephile and film programmer living in Hollywood, California. Her first film was the award-winning documentary Out of Print, about the importance of revival cinema and 35 mm exhibition to culture, and she is currently the co-host of the popular horror podcast Horror Movie Survival Guide. She recently crowdfunded on IndieGoGo for her forthcoming Dollar Baby short film I Know What You Need, based on Stephen King’s story of the same name from Night Shift. You can find her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @juliacmarchese.
Talks
My Renfield Rabbit Hole
By Julia Marchese | May 12, 2023
By Julia Marchese | May 12, 2023
My Renfield Rabbit Hole
Inspired by a deleted scene from the new horror comedy, Julia Marchese dives deep into Dracula and dance sequences.
Why You Need To Start A Weekly Movie Night With Your Friends
By Julia Marchese | March 29, 2023
By Julia Marchese | March 29, 2023
Why You Need To Start A Weekly Movie Night With Your Friends
Director and cinematic curator Julia Marchese makes her case, after 15 years (and counting!) of fun film gatherings.
When Movie Theaters Return
By Julia Marchese | March 22, 2021
By Julia Marchese | March 22, 2021
When Movie Theaters Return
Julia Marchese looks ahead to the time when watching a film will once again be a communal and transformative experience.
Life in Ever-Widening Loops: On Michael Apted’s Up Series
By Julia Marchese | January 20, 2021
By Julia Marchese | January 20, 2021
Life in Ever-Widening Loops: On Michael Apted’s Up Series
Julia Marchese pays tribute to the late director with this personal appreciation of his towering, half-century-long documentary project.
Some Kids Dream of Being a Superhero – I Dreamt of Being a Loser
By Julia Marchese | October 20, 2020
By Julia Marchese | October 20, 2020
Some Kids Dream of Being a Superhero – I Dreamt of Being a Loser
Julia Marchese on how being an outsider and her love of Stephen King led to her latest project, a film version of King's story “I Know What You Need.”
