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GKIDS Films @gkids.com · 2d

Thank you to @vidiots.bsky.social for having Kenji Iwaisawa present his new film 100 METERS! 🙌

Screenings begin this Friday, October 10 and expand nationwide October 12-14! 🔥

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · 14d

Our video store closes early today, Thursday 9/25 @ 5pm 📀📀📀

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · 14d

We love you!

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Joe Dante @thejoedante.bsky.social · 15d

I got a chance to chat with @bjcolangelo.bsky.social of @slashfilm.bsky.social during @screamfactory.bsky.social's special Piranha screening at @vidiots.bsky.social last week about cult cinema restoration & preservation!

www.slashfilm.com/1976924/cult...

Why Restoring Cult Movies Is A Public Service, According To Legendary Horror Director Joe Dante [Exclusive] - SlashFilm

Joe Dante, the filmmaker behind movies like Gremlins, Piranha, The Howling, and The 'Burbs, has strong feelings about the restoration of cult films.

www.slashfilm.com

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · 17d

Alright alright alright! Tix are flying, get yours for Dazed Day this Saturday!!

vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/dazed...

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · 20d

Walk-up line forms 45 minutes before the show!

Joe Dante @thejoedante.bsky.social · 20d

Eagle Rock! I'll see you all at @vidiots.bsky.social tonight for a Q&A and screening of my movie Piranha, as part of @screamfactory.bsky.social's spooky 13th anniversary celebration festivities!

insidepulse.com/2025/09/18/s...

Scream Factory celebrates 13 Years with Joe Dante at Vidiots in LA – Inside Pulse

Has it been 13 Years since Scream Factory emerged to become a sensation in horror movies? Doesn't feel like it was that long ago when we reviewed their first re

insidepulse.com

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Scream Factory @screamfactory.bsky.social · 23d

DAY OF THE DEAD tickets on sale now at VidiotsFoundation.org for this Friday! 🧟🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ @vidiots.bsky.social

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · 21d

The video store is closed for a private event today, Thursday, September 18 📀

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Aug 18

The video store closes early at 2pm today! (Monday 8/18)

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Aug 5

L.A. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 25

🚨 low ticket alert 🚨 vidiotsfoundation.org/purchase/280...

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 23

Physical media forever 📼

Vidiots Launches Initiative to Preserve Rare VHS, with 1,500 Tapes Identified So Far

Vidiots and BAVC are partnering to digitize rare VHS from Vidiots' legacy collection — starting with the first 100 of 1,500 titles.

www.indiewire.com

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 23

In a night of pure magic with the incomparable @thejoedante.bsky.social and some gremlin friends, we had the best time at our sold out screening of GREMLINS 2 on 35mm (big shout out to our projectionists who helped make the night so unforgettable)

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 20

Such a pleasure to have you in our theater, as always!

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Joe Dante @thejoedante.bsky.social · Jul 20

As always, it was a treat to hang out with 270 pals for a screening of one of my movies at @vidiots.bsky.social! Tonight, that movie was Gremlins 2: The New Batch, on a 35mm print!! I was accompanied by a special guest for my Q&A.

vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/greml...

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 9

Five people have rented Freddie Prinze Jr movies in the past two days. Which one is your fav?

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The Future of Film is Female @thefofif.bsky.social · Jul 9

One week 'til L.A.! Do you have your tickets yet?

Seven short films. Los Angeles filmmakers. Katie Aselton. Free zine. Be there on July 16 at 7:30pm to celebrate some of our beautiful LA family with our friends at @vidiots.bsky.social!

vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/the-f...

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 4

Video store closes early at 7pm today!

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our Annual Members got invited to this free screening! Want access to events like these? Join as an Annual Member today!

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jun 30

Our movies on sale shelf in the video store just got a fat restock 😍

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jun 29

Had a surprise guest tonight 💕💕

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Justin Sevakis @worldofcrap.bsky.social · Jun 26

Los Angeles friends! Our new documentary release 25 Cats From Qatar will be screening with the filmmakers at @vidiots.bsky.social on July 13! Come get tickets! www.25catsfromqatar.com/event-detail...

Los Angeles Premiere at VIDIOTS "25 CATS FROM QATAR" 1:30PM | 25 Cats From Qatar

Join us for the LA Premiere to raise funds for Del Gato Cat Rescue and Urban Panthers at Vidiots! Filmmaker Q&A + Giveaways! Presented by Meowtel

www.25catsfromqatar.com

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jun 24

The video store closes early at 5pm today (Tuesday, 6/24) for a private event 📀

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jun 11

Support comes from Vidiots’ Founding Members and longtime supporters @mubi and @goldenglobefoundation.

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Vidiots @vidiots.bsky.social · Jun 11

This summer, Vidiots is excited to welcome you to Movie Den, a tween and teen-centric matinee repertory series in our MUBI Microcinema, with programming focused on delighting + inspiring the next generation of film lovers. Running 6/16 through 8/27, with tix priced at $2 + popcorn on the house!

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