Perf Damage
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 53 episodes
Perf Damage
Latest Episodes
The Controversial Aspect Ratio of The Country Girl
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 i...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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34:30
Widescreen Chaos! Unveiling The Truth About Aspect Ratios with Special Guests!
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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58:46
The Lydeckers: Pioneers of Practical Effects
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-dr...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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46:10
White Christmas: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration
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 Vista...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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35:14
To Catch a Thief: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration
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 restora...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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52:44
