Scarecrow
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We’re Open for Pickup!
Click here to see all the ways you can support Scarecrow during this period (including renting by mail).
After closing our doors in March to assist with social distancing efforts, Scarecrow Video will resume renting titles via our pickup window on Tuesday, May 19. We are asking patrons to phone in their orders, pay with a card (no cash at this time), and pick up their orders at Scarecrow.
Patrons should always check scarecrow.com for the latest information, but for now our plan is:
- Pickup hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm – 8pm (closed Monday)
- Please call us at (206) 524-8554 to request and pay for your rentals before arriving. Your order will be available at our pickup window (located between our main doors and our parking lot)
- During this period of limited service, we are unable to offer our 2-for-1 Wednesday promotion.
- When picking up your order, please be mindful of social distancing regulations (wear a face covering, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between those waiting for service, etc.
- If you have rentals to return, You may always use the drop slots in the main doors which are open 24/7, and we are also still gladly accepting returns by mail.
- Consider purchasing pre-paid rental credits. They save time and money!
- Remember that we have pre-paid mailers available to make returning titles easier. These are only $4.75, hold four discs, and the postage never expires. If you wish to purchase one, please let us know when you place your pickup order.
For those who prefer it, we are still offering our Rental by Mail service (which is now serving 17 states!). Click Here for info on signing up for that program.
Visit Scarecrow by Appointment
We’re very pleased to announce that we’re opening the doors for by-appointment browsing.
Scarecrow’s Wishlist Collection – 2021 Edition, Part 3
by Mark Steiner
Several years ago, an anonymous donor contacted Scarecrow and asked if we could use funding for specific rental items that might be too costly for Scarecrow’s budget. Out of that came the first iteration of our Wish List Collection, and accordingly, a bunch of upgraded titles previously only on DVD, as well as some higher priced, English-friendly blu-rays and DVDs imported from France. Then, this year, a different anonymous donor came forward and asked the same question, and again, we were able to bring in another generous helping of French imports to add to our collection. Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing these to you via our blog and newsletter. You can read the previous installments of this series here and here.
New Releases for April 13!
It’s New Release Tuesday! This week we’ve got Nic Cage vs. Chuck E. Cheese, a romantic ocean voyage, SPACEBALLS in 4K, a ton of Kino Lorber and Warner Archive titles, and lots more.
Scarecrow Radio Episode 16
THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: John and Kevin from Scarecrow talk to the Ross brothers about their most recent film BLOODY NOSE EMPTY POCKETS. Plus, an update from Darcy and Ben on some of the previously unavailable films we’ve mentioned on the show over the last year.
The Seasoned Ticket #130
Robert Horton is a Scarecrow board member and a longtime film critic. He will be contributing a series of “critic’s notes” to the Scarecrow blog—a chance to highlight worthy films playing locally and connecting them to the riches of Scarecrow’s collection. Read More
New Releases for April 6!
It’s New Release Tuesday! This week Barb and Star arrive along with a full compliment of classic Abbot and Costello, a metric ton of titles from Kino, and loads more.
The Seasoned Ticket #129
Robert Horton is a Scarecrow board member and a longtime film critic. He will be contributing a series of “critic’s notes” to the Scarecrow blog—a chance to highlight worthy films playing locally and connecting them to the riches of Scarecrow’s collection. Read More
Journeys Through French Cinema – The 8-part Series
by Mark Steiner
In 2016, when Bertrand Tavernier made the 3 hour, 15 minute personal survey of French cinema, titled My Journey Through French Cinema, fans of the director were in heaven. If you’ve ever heard Tavernier talk about movies, his breath of knowledge and urgent enthusiasm make you walk away wanting to watch every movie he mentions. The expansive documentary was well-received and thankfully received a US release on home video. One year later it seemed, however, that Tavernier was not content to leave the survey at just 195 minutes, so he set about making an even more expansive documentary series, which has now also been released in the US by Kino Lorber and Cohen Media.
Scarecrow has both My Journey Through French Cinema as well as Journeys Through French Cinema – The 8-part Series for rent. We also have the Journeys Blu-ray in stock for purchase for $34.95.
New Releases for March 30!
It’s New Release Tuesday! This week there’s 20,000 silent leagues, drunk Mads Mikkelsen, Albert Brooks in the afterlife, two vintage De la Iglesia horror comedies, Wonder Woman in the 80’s, and more, more, more.
Scarecrow Radio Episode 15
THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Joan Amenn from IN THEIR OWN LEAGUE is with us to discuss her recent article “Women Artists Depicted in Film: A Limited Palette”, which she wrote for the web site Filmotomy. Plus Darcy and Ben discuss some of the films they’ve been watching recently!
The Seasoned Ticket #128
Robert Horton is a Scarecrow board member and a longtime film critic. He will be contributing a series of “critic’s notes” to the Scarecrow blog—a chance to highlight worthy films playing locally and connecting them to the riches of Scarecrow’s collection. Read More
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