Podcast

Shelf Space with Kino Lorber

Film History, Film Interviews, TV & Film

SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

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Film Interviews chart
#110
Episodes
30
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 7 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

30 episodes, newest first

  1. Amanda Reyes (film historian, author, TV movie expert)

    Episode 30

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week, we're joined by film historian, author, and TV movie expert Amanda Reyes. She is the founder of the blog and podcast, Made For TV Mayhem, the author of Are You in the House Alone? A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999, and she’s provided commentary for our much-anticipated horror anthology Darkroom, coming in November.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 19 min
  2. Special Bonus Episode

    Episode 29

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week Frank Tarzi answers your audience questions in this special bonus episode of Shelf Space!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    43 min
  3. Illeana Douglas (actress, filmmaker, author)

    Episode 28

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week, we're joined by lleana Douglas, legendary actress, filmmaker, and author of the new book Jungle Red! The Making of MGM's ‘The Women,' which dives into the backstory and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most glamorous, but forgotten masterpieces.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 32 min
  4. Jason Simos and William Maynard (Pink Panther experts)

    Episode 27

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week, we're joined by Jason Simos of the Peter Sellers Appreciation Society and film historian William Maynard. Both are PINK PANTHER experts who contribute liner notes and commentary on the classic PINK PANTHER comedies starring Peter Sellers and directed by Blake Edwards.

    The Pink Panther: Masterpiece Collection releases on September 8th, 2026. Pre-order your 4K UHD Blu-ray today!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 8 min
  5. Howard Berger (filmmaker, film historian, commentator)

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by filmmaker, film historian, and commentator Howard Berger!

    Editor's Note: There are brief drops in audio quality throughout the episode due to a feedback issue which was cleaned up as best as possible.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 31 min
  6. Alonso Duralde (film critic, author, podcaster)

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by film critic, author, and podcaster Alonso Duralde!

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    1 hr 13 min
  7. Daniel Roher (Oscar winner, director of Tuner)

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Director of Tuner, Oscar winner, and physical media enthusiast Daniel Roher!

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    34 min
  8. Bonus Episode w/ Frank Tarzi

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we have a special bonus episode where Frank Tarzi answers your audience questions!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    48 min
  9. Vidiots (Amanda Salazar, Maggie Mackay, Saila Reyes)

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Amanda Salazar (Director of Programming), Maggie Mackay (Executive Director), and Saila Reyes (Director of Marketing) from Vidiots, a non-profit video store located in Los Angeles, CA.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 54 min
  10. Nathaniel Thompson (film commentator, Mondo Digital)

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Nathaniel Thompson, film commentator and founder of Mondo Digital!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 13 min
  11. Frank Tarzi answers your audience questions

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week Frank Tarzi answers your audience questions!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 3 min
  12. Alex Cox (Repo Man, Sid & Nancy)

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Alex Cox, legendary director of Repo Man, Sid & Nancy, Highway Patrolman, Straight To Hell, and many more great films!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 26 min
  13. Special Year-End Review

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week's episode is a Special Year-End Review where we discuss our favorite Kino Lorber releases of the year and answer your questions!

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    1 hr
  14. Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman, Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show)

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman, and Patrick Cotnoir from The George Lucas Talk Show!

    Order the Blu-ray of I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story here.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 23 min
  15. Jonathan Hertzberg (Fun City Editions)

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Jonathan Hertzberg, founder of Fun City Editions!

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 7 min
  16. Silent Movie Day w/ George Willeman (Library of Congress)

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    Today we have a special episode for Silent Movie Day with George Willeman from The Library of Congress and Kino Lorber's Bret Wood.

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    1 hr 3 min
  17. Richard Lorber (CEO of Kino Lorber)

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Richard Lorber, CEO of Kino Lorber Media Group!

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    1 hr 10 min
  18. Frank Tarzi (Kino Lorber)

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Alicia Lu. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week Frank Tarzi is answering questions from the audience.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    57 min
  19. Paul Miller (DJ Spooky) and Bret Wood (Kino Lorber)

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Greg Hanson. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Paul Miller (DJ Spooky) and Kino Lorber's Bret Wood.

    Check out https://kinolorber.com/ to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    58 min
  20. Heather Buckley (film and home video producer)

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    SHELF SPACE WITH KINO LORBER is a monthly conversation series about film, physical media, and collecting, featuring Frank Tarzi, head of acquisitions for Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and moderated by resident film lover Greg Hanson. Each episode will spotlight Kino Lorber releases, answer audience questions in the chat, and may feature directors, experts, and other special guests. If you've ever wondered how we acquire, produce, and distribute our releases, or have strong opinions about the future of physical media, this is the space for you!

    This week we're joined by Heather Buckley (Film and Home Video Producer.)

    And be sure to check out https://kinolorber.com to browse the titles mentioned in our episodes.

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    1 hr 3 min