Mark Bluestein of Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis returns to Mostly Superheroes to talk cult classics, repertory programming, and why older films often outperform new releases. From Twin Peaks and The Evil Dead to D&D nights, Kevin Smith stories, and the power of moviegoing community, this episode pulls back the curtain on modern cinema culture.

• 00:00:00 – Studio intro, honorific jokes, Alamo schedule setup

• 00:05:00 – Repertory titles outperforming new releases, Twin Peaks sellout surge

• 00:10:00 – David Lynch deep dive, Twin Peaks theatrical history

• 00:15:00 – January lineup wrap‑up: Hard Boiled, Twilight parties, movie‑party culture

• 00:20:00 – Transition into February preview, Elvis tease, rep‑title strategy

• 00:25:00 – February lineup planning, Big Show concept, early blockbuster hints

• 00:30:00 – Crafting‑and‑movies series, Phantom of the Opera, reptile joke, Interview With the Vampire

• 00:35:00 – Big Show blockbusters revealed: There Will Be Blood, The Shining, Gladiator, The Dark Knight

• 00:40:00 – Interstellar, summer movie ramp‑up, Marvel slate, Endgame rerelease + Doomsday setup

• 00:45:00 – Trailer philosophy, avoiding spoilers, Marvel marketing critique

• 00:50:00 – Community events, trivia nights, charity taps, Alamo as community hub

• 00:51:00 – Closing reflections on Alamo experience, theater quality, programming philosophy

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