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.

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Talks

Lynchian Delights

By Julia Marchese | September 26, 2024

Lynchian Delights

Filmmaker Julia Marchese on visiting David Lynch’s house, and her other disparate adventures in the world of the cinematic visionary.

My Rocky Horror Picture Show Obsession

By Julia Marchese | May 7, 2024

My Rocky Horror Picture Show Obsession

Out of Print director Julia Marchese traces the roots of her deep love for one of the greatest midnight movies of all time.

My 1976 Jodie Fosterthon

By Julia Marchese | January 25, 2024

My 1976 Jodie Fosterthon

Julia Marchese gives the lowdown on diving deep into the all-time great actress' most prolific and remarkable year.

Say It Ain’t So, Joe!

By Julia Marchese | December 19, 2023

Say It Ain’t So, Joe!

Julia Marchese on how Joe Dante's Gremlins changed her life forever, when she saw it at age five.

My Wall of VHS

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.

My Renfield Rabbit Hole

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

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

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

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

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.”