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Perf Damage
by Adam & Charlotte
Adam and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of film, examining it from their unique perspectives of film restoration and development. This self-proclaimed film geek husband and wife team tackle lost treasures, explore subgenres, directors and actors and discuss the art of the perfect double feature. They may even have some friends drop by to help them tackle the important questions.
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Geek Motif Trailer - New Podcast 6/29
Send us Fan Mail Adam is back with a new podcast coming June 29th, featuring rotating co-hosts. We trace topics through pop culture, focusing on newer movies, television and video games. New topics, new hosts, same silly voices! Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email…
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Alchemy In Technicolor: The Post-1950s
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Adam and Charlotte discuss the later years of Technicolor with their special guest, author Bob Hoffman. Bob wrote a book that focuses on the post-1950s era of Technicolor, after they had abandoned their film cameras and embraced film print manufacture. Bob's book...
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Popeye Intro - Friend of the Fest American Cinematheque
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte had a wonderful opportunity to introduce Charlotte's amazing new Restoration of Popeye (1980) at the American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest movie festival in August. Now in celebration of that restoration appearing on the Criterion Channel, we want to share...
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VistaVision Expert: The Best Way to Watch One Battle After Another
Send us Fan Mail VistaVision is back—and you won’t believe how epic it looks on the big screen! In this episode of Perf Damage, we break down every way you can watch Paul Thomas Anderson's new film One Battle After Another: the ultra-rare 8-perf horizontal VistaVision screenings (only four…
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Sunset Boulevard: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration
Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of faded glory and timeless brilliance as Charlotte and Adam dive into the restoration of Billy Wilder’s masterpiece, Sunset Blvd. (1950). Charlotte takes you behind the scenes of the meticulous restoration process—sharing the challenges with picture and…
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Inside the Archive: How Lost Director's Cuts Like Jade and Star Trek: The Motion Picture Are Found!
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how lost director’s cuts are uncovered in a studio archive? Or how deleted scenes and forgotten footage resurface decades later? In this episode, we go deep with film librarian Jeffrey Osmer from the Paramount Archives, the behind-the-scenes legend who helps bring...
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We Took VistaVision to Italy! And Introduced Restorations at an Italian Film Festival
Send us Fan Mail We just got back from Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna, and it wasn’t just a vacation—it was a full-blown film restoration adventure. In this episode, we’re sharing what it’s like to not only attend one of the most beloved film festivals in the world, but to be part of it!…
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Film Restoration Stories: From Silent Seas to Saturday Cartoon with Graham Marshall
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Perf Damage, we’re joined by Paramount Film Preservation Manager Graham, who shares some of his favorite restoration projects—from a high-seas adventure to animated antics. We dive into the silent epic Old Ironsides (1926), explore the innovative Magnascope...
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Unmasking Danger: Diabolik in 4K
Send us Fan Mail This week on Perf Damage, we're going behind the mask of the new 4K HDR release of Danger: Diabolik (1968) — coming soon from Kino Lorber! Charlotte walks us through the work behind the new transfer from the original 35mm camera negative—what was done, what wasn’t, and why it…
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Backstage at TCM Fest: VistaVision's Big Comeback
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, where VistaVision made a spectacular return to the big screen! We take you inside the magic of the festival, from the installation of VistaVision projectors in the legendary Chinese Theatre to...
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How I Got Into Film Restoration with Special Guest Jeff McCarty
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Perf Damage, we sit down with Jeff McCarty, a Senior Preservation Manager on Charlotte’s team at Paramount, to talk about his incredible journey to get into film preservation. Jeff shares the story of how he got his start from attending the USC film school, to...
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VistaVision invades the TCM Film Festival - and It's Our Fault!
Send us Fan Mail We can finally share the news we've been teasing for months - Charlotte is heading to the TCM Film Festival to give a talk on The History of VistaVision alongside Craig Barron! In this special mini-episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this widescreen…
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The Controversial Aspect Ratio of The Country Girl
Send us Fan Mail Building on our last episode about widescreen formats in the 1950s, we’re taking you inside a virtual restoration room for a hands-on look at how we determined the correct aspect ratio for The Country Girl (1954). You'll see clips of the film in multiple aspect ratios so you can...
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Widescreen Chaos! Unveiling The Truth About Aspect Ratios with Special Guests!
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an eye-opening (and hilarious) deep dive into the wild world of Hollywood aspect ratios! We’re thrilled to welcome Bob Furmanek and Jack Theakston from the 3D Film Archive, who share their extensive research and experience restoring classic films and solving aspect...
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The Lydeckers: Pioneers of Practical Effects
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Republic Pictures and the two brothers who turned a B-studio into an A-list innovator: Howard and Theodore Lydecker. Known as the masters of miniature effects, the Lydecker brothers created jaw-dropping special effects that set...
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White Christmas: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration
Send us Fan Mail Perf Damage returns to White Christmas for a third time, but in this episode, we're diving deep into the dazzling 2024 restoration that breathes new life into this holiday classic. Join us as we unpack the unique challenges of restoring a VistaVision film, from tackling…
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To Catch a Thief: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Perf Damage, Adam and Charlotte take a deep dive into the 2024 Film Restoration of Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief, overseen by Charlotte herself! They discuss the painstaking process of sourcing materials for the restoration, the unique challenges…
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Film Restoration Explained - Teaser!
Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive interview, Charlotte talks to Heath Holland from Cereal at Midnight, about her job as the Director of Film Preservation and Restoration at Paramount Pictures. She takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating world of film restoration. Check out this sneak peek...
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Natalie Kalmus: The Woman Who Nearly Ruined Technicolor
Send us Fan Mail This is the audio from our recent YouTube version of "TECHNICOLOR PART II: THE DRAMA." This version is slightly different than the original audio-only version. --- In this episode of Perf Damage, we dive deeper into the fascinating world of Technicolor by focusing on the dynamic...
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Cinecon: The Longest Running Classic Film Festival You've Never Heard Of! - EXTENDED EDITION
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Perf Damage, we dive into the world of classic cinema with Bryan Cooper, co-producer of the Cinecon Film Festival—an unmissable hidden gem for film buffs and a must-have on your festival bucket list! Bryan, a staple of Cinecon for years, reveals his...
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Crafting Stars: The Westmore Makeup Dynasty - Part Two
Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of our examination of the Westmore family, the founders of makeup in the movies. We delve deeper into the extraordinary saga of the Westmore family, and we focus on the four brothers—Ern, Wally, Frank, and Bud—who inherited their father George's passion for makeup...
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Crafting Stars: The Westmore Makeup Dynasty - Part One
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into the captivating saga of the Westmore family, the unsung heroes who revolutionized Hollywood's makeup industry. In 1917, George Westmore blazed a trail by establishing the very first makeup department in Tinseltown, forever altering the landscape of…
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Who is Kroger Babb and What is His Connection to John Waters?! - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this episode, we continue our exploration of the question “Who is Kroger Babb and what is his connection to John Waters?” We examine the rest of Kroger Babb’s exceptional career after “Mom and Dad.” From introducing Ingmar Bergman to America with “Monika Story Of a…
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Who is Kroger Babb ...and what is his connection to John Waters? Part One
Send us Fan Mail In part one of this two-part episode, we explore the question “Who is Kroger Babb and what is his connection to John Waters?” Kroger Babb produced the film “Mom and Dad” which was one of the most successful independent films ever made, yet few people have ever heard of him. Join…
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Top Films of 2023
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into all the cinematic gems of 2023! Join us as we passionately discuss our favorite films, agree on some, and less so on others. Grab your popcorn and wine, and join the conversation on the best films of the year! Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email…
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Dreaming in VistaVision: The Making of White Christmas
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we take a nostalgic journey into the enchanting world of the timeless classic, "White Christmas." Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped this beloved film and explore the captivating history of VistaVision, the innovative…
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Top 5 Horror Musicals | Episode 35
Send us Fan Mail On their way to a Halloween karaoke party, Adam and Charlotte stop by to discuss their top 5 Horror Musicals. The pair highlights the swinging 60s classic Mad Monster Party, the glee-inspired zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse and the underseen Japanese horror comedy…
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Killer Robots Double Feature | Episode 34
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Perf Damage, Adam and Charlotte each spotlight a Killer Robot Double Feature. They go head-to-head, Adam highlighting trash favorites like Chopping Mall and Hardware, while Charlotte pivots, highlighting underseen classics like Death Machine and Space Truckers....
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HBO : A Cautionary Tale for Netflix | Episode 33
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Perf Damage, a movie podcast hosted by a husband and wife team who work in the film industry . Adam works in production and Charlotte works in film restoration, and together they uncover and discuss stories both new and old about Hollywood. In this episode, Adam and...
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The Paramount Decrees Are Gone! What's Next for Movies? | Episode 32
Send us Fan Mail Hollywood has undergone a seismic shift with the 2020 rescinding of the long-standing Paramount Decrees. The film industry, which has been shaped by these historic antitrust measures for decades, now finds itself in uncharted territory. Join us in this electrifying episode of…
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José Ferrer : Turmoil and Triumph | Episode 31
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte detail the Communist controversy in Hollywood around José Ferrer's historic Oscar win for Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) at the 1951 Academy Awards. They also examine the mystery of his missing Oscar, the Carl Foreman High Noon (1952) communism debacle and discuss…
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Five Branded Women and the Hollywood Blacklist Pt. 2 | Episode 30
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte wrap up Five Branded Women, discuss the careers of Paul Jarrico and Michael Wilson and offer up a couple of great double feature ideas. They discuss the first film by Hollywood to tackle the blacklist head-on, The Front. They also bring up a modern masterpiece...
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Five Branded Women and the Hollywood Blacklist : Part 1 | Episode 29
Send us Fan Mail Charlotte is back! In this episode Charlotte and Adam look into the film Five Branded Women and discuss blacklisted writers Paul Jarrico and Michael Wilson along with the film's blacklisted director Martin Ritt. They give some background on the HUAC hearings, the significance of...
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Adam Takeover: Action Movies | Episode 28
Send us Fan Mail Charlotte is still out this week, so Adam invites his longtime friend and Screenwriter Shawn Knox to co-host a discussion about Action movies. Shawn chooses a long-lost gem with a stellar cast Let's Get Harry. While Adam chooses a lesser known Chuck Norris film, Silent Rage, that...
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Adam Takeover : Super Mario Brothers | Episode 27
Send us Fan Mail Charlotte is out of town this week, so Adam invites his colleague David to co-host. David is an animator and video game enthusiast, so they tackle both movie adaptations of Super Mario Brothers. They discuss the weird delights and groans of the 1993 live-action version and…
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Death Becomes Her | Episode 26
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte are joined by a very special guest this week, Charlotte's childhood friend Crissy. They discuss a film that left a lasting impression on both of them, the Robert Zemeckis 1992 classic, Death Becomes Her. The team gets into some of the intricacies of sound...
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Cursed Films: The Conqueror | Episode 25
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adam and Charlotte tackle The Conqueror, a film said to be cursed from its very conception. The story of the Conqueror is wrapped up in the story of Howard Hughes, RKO and the United States testing of the atomic bomb. Widely considered one of the worst films ever...
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Powell -vs- Powell | Episode 24
Send us Fan Mail This week Adam and Charlotte go head to head, discussing actors William Powell and Dick Powell. The pair debate which Powell reigns supreme, highlight their careers, love lives, awards and so much more. Which Powell will win in the first ever Perf Damage showdown? Tune in and…
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Music Documentaries | Episode 23
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte welcome Jeff McCarty back to discuss a topic near to all of their hearts, music documentaries. They ponder the relevance of outsider art in Daniel Johnston, keeping artistic integrity with Sugar Man and the open discourse on Alzheimer’s in Glen Campbell: I’ll…
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Technicolor Part Two : The Drama | Episode 22
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adam and Charlotte dive into the drama behind the booming innovation of Technicolor. They examine the rise and fall of Natalie Kalmus, the face of the business. Herbert Kalmus built her into the most powerful female executive in Hollywood, but she would…
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King of Western Themes: Frankie Laine | Perf Mini 3
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte examine the career of the King of Western theme songs, Frankie Laine. They discuss his family ties to the mafia, his appearances in films and his wonderful commercial jingle for Campbells soup. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email…
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Technicolor Part 1: The History | Episode 21
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte tackle the history of Technicolor. They discuss watershed moments in technology and the films that propelled color forward. They name their favorite Technicolor films and even invent a theme song for Gone With the Wind. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email :...
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Film Composer Harry Nilsson | Episode 20
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adam and Charlotte sing along to the soundtracks of some of their favorite musicals composed by the great Harry Nilsson. They discuss the fine and not so fine points of his films, how he crushes a cover song, and the possibilities of why he isn't more revered.…
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Spotlight On: Burt Lancaster | Episode 19
Send us Fan Mail This week Adam and Charlotte discuss one of their favorite actors, Burt Lancaster. Adam goes from jealous to joyous and even breaks out into a few songs while Charlotte goes giddy talking about her screen crush. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email…
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Season 2 Premiere: Letterboxd Redux | Episode 18
Send us Fan Mail Adam and Charlotte are back! This week there are no tears... but there absolutely might be some singing. They drill down into last year's Letterboxd stats and discuss some of their favorite discoveries of 2022. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : [email protected]...
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Sundance Film Festival 2023 Wrap-Up | Perf Mini 2
Send us Fan Mail To start off Season Two, this week Adam and Charlotte share their top picks from this years online edition of the Sundance Film Festival. They also tease what is coming for the new season. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : [email protected] Twitter (X) :...
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The Big Finale: Our Top 10 Films of 2022 | Episode 17
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode, Adam and Charlotte list-off their Top 10 movies of 2022. There are lots of surprises, including a lot of films that you won't see on other Top 10 lists. They lament the fact that all of their favorites couldn't make the list. Adam breaks down while…
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Film Composer Wendy Carlos | Episode 16
Send us Fan Mail This week Adam and Charlotte jump way outside of the box to examine the exceptional life of film composer Wendy Carlos. They dive deep into her contributions to electronic music at large, through her development of the the synthesizer and vocoder with Robert Moog to her invention...
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Our Thanksgiving Double-Feature Tradition | Episode 15
Send us Fan Mail This week, Adam and Charlotte discuss their unusual annual Thanksgiving tradition of watching two action sci-fi films from 1987 back to back : Robocop and Predator. They discuss the origin of the tradition, why these two films work so perfectly together and deep dive on the...
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Micro-Budget Films (under $100k) | Episode 14
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adam and Charlotte are joined by fellow preservationist Jeff McCarty for a lively discussion of the scrappy world of Micro-Budget filmmaking. They get into the finer points of the punk movement and even dive into the messy world of Splatter films. Adam sings the...
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Adam and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of film, examining it from their unique perspectives of film restoration and development. This self-proclaimed film geek husband and wife team tackle lost treasures, explore subgenres, directors and actors and discuss the art of the perfect double feature. They may even have some friends drop by to help them tackle the important questions.
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