Best Adam & Charlotte Barker Podcasts (2024)

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The Lydeckers: Pioneers of Practical Effects 46:10

2h ago46:10

46:10

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 Republic Pictures apart in the 1930s through the 1950s. Their groundbreaki…

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White Christmas: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration 35:14

16d ago35:14

35:14

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 flickering and stabilizing stock shots to managing color breathing and other qu…

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To Catch a Thief: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

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 presented by the VistaVision format, and how modern technology was used to add…

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Film Restoration Explained - Teaser! 2:52

2M ago2:52

2:52

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 and head over to @CerealAtMidnight to see the full interview! www.Cere…

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Natalie Kalmus: The Woman Who Nearly Ruined Technicolor 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

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 husband-and-wife team behind the company: Herbert and Natalie Kalmus. …

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Cinecon: The Longest Running Classic Film Festival You've Never Heard Of! - EXTENDED EDITION 40:32

4M ago40:32

40:32

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 behind-the-scenes secrets and discusses the meticulous selection process for the …

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Crafting Stars: The Westmore Makeup Dynasty - Part Two 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

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 artistry and left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Join us as we explore e…

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Crafting Stars: The Westmore Makeup Dynasty - Part One 22:31

5M ago22:31

22:31

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 cinema. But the Westmores' journey is more than just a tale of innovation. B…

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Who is Kroger Babb and What is His Connection to John Waters?! - Part 2 47:39

9M ago47:39

47:39

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 Bad Girl” to ushering in the Mondo cycle of films in the 1960s with “Ka…

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Who is Kroger Babb ...and what is his connection to John Waters? Part One 26:22

10M ago26:22

26:22

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 us as we learn the history of the film, and all about Kroger Babb’s fl…

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Top Films of 2023 38:46

10M ago38:46

38:46

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 : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @p…

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Dreaming in VistaVision: The Making of White Christmas 1:15:22

12M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

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 cinematic technology that brought this holiday gem to life. Contact Us At: www…

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Killer Robots Double Feature | Episode 34 33:08

1y ago33:08

33:08

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. They discuss the differences between a cyborg and a robot, and Charlo…

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Top 5 Horror Musicals | Episode 35 24:00

1y ago24:00

24:00

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 Happiness of the Katakuris. They couldn't agree on the number two position, so…

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HBO : A Cautionary Tale for Netflix | Episode 33 1:00:41

1y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

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 Charlotte explore the incredible journey of HBO in four chapters: its hu…

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The Paramount Decrees Are Gone! What's Next for Movies? | Episode 32 58:39

1y ago58:39

58:39

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 Perf Damage as we dive headfirst into the blockbuster news that's sending…

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José Ferrer : Turmoil and Triumph | Episode 31 1:03:19

1+ y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

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 the Ferrer lost-gem Anything Can Happen (1952). Contact Us At: www.perf…

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Five Branded Women and the Hollywood Blacklist Pt. 2 | Episode 30 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

53:07

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 about the subject, Guilty By Suspicion. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.…

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Five Branded Women and the Hollywood Blacklist : Part 1 | Episode 29 58:26

1+ y ago58:26

58:26

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 the Hollywood Ten and even explore the only blacklisted film Salt of t…

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Adam Takeover: Action Movies | Episode 28 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

55:09

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 mixes action and horror. They talk about sifting through films to fin…

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Adam Takeover : Super Mario Brothers | Episode 27 1:00:10

1+ y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

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 compare it with everything that they got right in the new animated version f…

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Death Becomes Her | Episode 26 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

42:31

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 restoration, what films they didn't like as kids and even discuss Crissy's …

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Cursed Films: The Conqueror | Episode 25 1:02:20

1+ y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

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 produced, bad casting, endless reshoots and possibly causing deadly c…

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Powell -vs- Powell | Episode 24 56:45

1+ y ago56:45

56:45

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 find out! Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gma…

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Music Documentaries | Episode 23 1:14:21

1+ y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

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 Be Me. Jeff laments his never realized music doc and regales us with ru…

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Technicolor Part Two : The Drama | Episode 22 1:14:41

1+ y ago1:14:41

1:14:41

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 ultimately be undone by her public squabbles over money. This is a story of div…

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King of Western Themes: Frankie Laine | Perf Mini 3 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

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 : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Per…

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Technicolor Part 1: The History | Episode 21 1:09:40

2y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

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 : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @pe…

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Film Composer Harry Nilsson | Episode 20 1:12:29

2y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

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. Join us as Perf does Nilsson! Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : …

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Spotlight On: Burt Lancaster | Episode 19 58:49

2y ago58:49

58:49

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 : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf…

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Season 2 Premiere: Letterboxd Redux | Episode 18 53:30

2y ago53:30

53:30

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 : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf …

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Sundance Film Festival 2023 Wrap-Up | Perf Mini 2 26:58

2y ago26:58

26:58

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 : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf Damage Check Out our Y…

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The Big Finale: Our Top 10 Films of 2022 | Episode 17 1:02:32

2y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

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 talking about one of the top three and cries like a little baby. And they a…

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Film Composer Wendy Carlos | Episode 16 45:51

2y ago45:51

45:51

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 of ambient music and her obsession with alternative tunings. Wendy's …

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Our Thanksgiving Double-Feature Tradition | Episode 15 53:16

2y ago53:16

53:16

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 making-of of both films. People are fired, leeches are removed, people get …

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Micro-Budget Films (under $100k) | Episode 14 1:26:25

2y ago1:26:25

1:26:25

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 Female Trouble theme song and Adam and Charlotte have several jinx mom…

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William Castle Part 2: The Later Years (1959-1977) | Episode 13 1:17:00

2y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Charlotte and Adam dive deep into the gimmick years of William Castle. They explore his biggest triumph, and most people have no clue that he was even involved. They even take a quick peek at his final film as director, the uniquely bizarre Shanks. Adam even has a few fun stories about his final film as producer, Bug. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.…

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William Castle Part 1: The Early Years (1914-1958) | Episode 12 1:04:16

2y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

In this exciting episode of Perf Damage, Adam and Charlotte examine the remarkable life of director William Castle. This episode focuses on his early life and career in the theater and as an executive at Columbia, before he became the independent king of gimmick films. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X…

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Vampires: Another Spooky Edition | Episode 11 58:57

2y ago58:57

58:57

In this Halloween episode, Adam and Charlotte explore the exciting and varied world of vampire movies. They discuss why vampires are popular, the problems behind the scenes of several of the films (including a murder), and The Count himself, even makes an appearance. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) …

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Werewolves: An Episode With Teeth | Episode 10 52:53

2y ago52:53

52:53

On this week's episode Adam and Charlotte embrace the darkness of Halloween by sharing a few of their favorite Werewolf films. Adam recounts his personal experience on the set of one film, Charlotte brings up a chance encounter with a star at the grocery store, and the pups, Asta and Ripley, get to weigh in on their favorite. Contact Us At: www.per…

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Films in 3-D: Part 2 (1981-2022) | Episode 9 52:11

2y ago52:11

52:11

Adam & Charlotte keep their polarized glasses on and share more tales from the third dimension. Adam spills the beans about why studios went crazy for 3-D in the 2000s, and Charlotte talks about a 3-D film she worked on. If you're looking to micro-dive into the world of 3-D films, you've come to the right spot. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Ema…

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Films in 3-D: Part 1 (1922-1981) | Episode 8 51:13

2y ago51:13

51:13

Adam & Charlotte put on their polarized glasses and head to the third dimension for a closer look at the start of 3-D films and the technology that makes them work. They'll also share some of their favorite gimmicky features too. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage…

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Movies Adapted from Banned Books | Episode 7 53:34

2y ago53:34

53:34

In honor of Banned Books Week 2022, Adam and Charlotte dive into two of their favorite movies based on banned books. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf Damage Check Out our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PerfDamagePodcast…

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Alan Smithee | Episode 6 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

This week, Adam and Charlotte discuss one of Hollywood's most prolific, yet overlooked Directors, Alan Smithee. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf Damage Check Out our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PerfDamagePodcast…

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Our Favorite Movies As Kids | Episode 5 1:07:19

2+ y ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Adam and Charlotte recall their favorite films as kids, and invite their moms along to the conversation to discuss Another movie trope is examined, and this one promises to be a real scream. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf Damage Check Out our…

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Labor Day Special | Episode 4 57:34

2+ y ago57:34

57:34

This week, Adam and Charlotte dive into their favorite films about the workplace, Charlotte explores one of her favorite movie tropes and they both recommend films to watch over the long weekend. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf Damage Check Ou…

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Favorite Sports Films | Episode 3 51:05

2+ y ago51:05

51:05

In this episode Adam and Charlotte answer the challenge to put on their favorite team jerseys and discuss their favorite sports films. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) : @perfdamage Instagram : @perf_damage Letterboxd : Perf Damage Check Out our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PerfDamagePod…

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H for Horrific: The Horror Movie Drought | Episode 2 50:40

2+ y ago50:40

50:40

Step back in time to a mysterious era of horror films and learn about the shocking history of the BBFC's "H for Horrific" card. Join Adam and Charlotte as they uncover the truth behind the horror movie drought of the 1930s. Their research unveils the impact of cultural, technological, administrative, and international pressures on the studios, caus…

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Introductions/Letterboxd | Episode 1 48:12

2+ y ago48:12

48:12

In their first exciting episode, Adam and Charlotte introduce themselves by giving a little background. They shed light on why they have started a podcast. They extoll the benefits of the Letterboxd app and use their favorite picks to shed a light on their personal tastes and they argue the merits of which movies made the cut. Contact Us At: www.pe…

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Vengeance Double Feature | Perf Mini 1 15:30

2+ y ago15:30

15:30

In this mini-sized special edition episode, Adam and Charlotte review the new film Vengeance (2022) by BJ Novak. They then recommend one movie a piece to create a perfect Double Feature. Adam pairs it with a newer movie, while Charlotte pulls a fun one from the past. Contact Us At: www.perfdamage.com Email : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (X) …

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