Episode 47 - Muscle Distribution w/Liz Purchell

Episode 47 - Muscle Distribution w/Liz Purchell

Author: They Live By Film June 26, 2026 Duration: 2:06:45
It's Episode 47 and we're continuing are focus on partner labels with another one of our favorites and a newcomer to OCN, Muscle Distribution, with founder Elizabeth Purchell! We talk with Liz about her work in film preservation, distribution, and a Kickstarter Muscle Distribution has launched to preserve and restore 4 films that have been long out of circulation! We highly encourage you to check out the details on the Kickstarter page and donate if you can and sign up for Muscle's newsletter that alerts you to any upcoming screenings in your town. And of course, check out Muscle's partner pages on the VS main site and Melusine!
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ muscledistribution/help-muscle-restore-and-rerelease-four-underseen-indie-films
Muscle Distribution: https://www.muscle-distribution.com
Liz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schlockvalue/

Then, Celeste and Eli almost make good on the name 15 minutes with You, going over the three Melusine releases for March, including another VCX release, a Peekarama double, and another Jess Franco title from Delirium!

Thank you to everyone who listens and please let us know how we can make the show better. Always listening!

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Eli can be found on most socials @eliolsberg, you can also catch his standup show the second Tuesday of every month at the Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood. Also, check out his Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/eliolsberg/

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Celeste de la Cabra can be found on most socials at Celeste de la Cabra but is very active on YT and IG right now. Also, if you're not already spend a few dollars per month supporting Celeste: https://www.patreon.com/CelestedelaCabra

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