A flowing discussion with Neil about the life of a contractor, before during and after, with some important mental health lessons hard learned along the way. Neil shares advice for people at every stage in the contracting journey, from tentative first steps to options for going beyond contracting, along with his own journey. Neil: https://www.neilm…

Film noir aficionados and classic film lovers alike are in for a treat with our latest episode of "The Extras." Join us as George Feltenstein, a true cinema historian, shares his deep knowledge about Warner Archive's June Blu-ray releases. We start off with a gripping discussion on the film noir gem "Act of Violence," exploring its compelling narra…

Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's August Blu-ray releases, including a highly requested Hanna Barbera series and two MGM Technicolor musicals. George provides background on each film, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on …

Today, we sit down with Danny Bilson, co-creator and executive producer of the 1990-91 series "The Flash," and The Flash himself, John Wesley Shipp, to review the recent Blu-ray release and to revisit their memories of the show. This conversation is a real treat as Danny doesn't attend fan conventions so you'll hear things possibly revealed for the…

Get ready to uncover the magic behind the iconic series finale of the 1990-91 TV show "The Flash" with exclusive insights from creators/executive producers Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo. Recorded as an audio commentary in 2006, our episode promises to transport you back to Central City, offering a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes stories and creat…

Animation historian Jerry Beck opens the vault to the newly launched MeTV Toons channel, airing on June 25th. Get ready to be taken behind the scenes as we delve into the collaborative efforts between Weigel Broadcasting and Warner Brothers Discovery to create the only classic animation channel available for animation fans. Jerry gives us exclusive…

Join us as we review four new May Blu-ray releases with George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive. Ever wondered how a 92-year-old horror film could still send chills down your spine? Discover the turbulent production and masterful restoration of "The Mask of Fu Manchu," featuring Boris Karloff in his first major horror role with dialogue and Myrna …

Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's July Blu-ray releases, ranging from a Scooby-Doo double feature to an often requested Spencer Tracy Technicolor film. George provides background on each film, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being w…

What do you get when you team 3 STARS - COOPER, HEPBURN, & TAYLOR with 3 all-time great DIRECTORS in WYLER, ZINNEMANN, & MANN? Three amazing films, of course, in "The Nun's Story," "Friendly Persuasion," & "Devil's Doorway." George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review these three classics from the 1950s that now look better…

Film Historians Julie Kirgo and Alan K Rode join the podcast to traverse the dusty trails and moral complexities of the timeless Western "High Noon." The new 4K UHD release from Kino Lorber is highlighted by their new audio commentaries and we get a preview of their insights into what makes this film so enduring. Along the way we explore screenwrit…

David kindly had me on as a guest on his wonderful "just 5 mins" show to talk a bit more about outside-in-testing and answer some of his questions after my last episode on this show on the matter. - Just Five Mins! Episode 78 - Outside in Testing with TimBy Tim Abell

In this short Bonus episode, we catch up with Arnold Leibovit, the producer behind the restored Puppetoon series. We discuss his recent Rondo Hatten award for the Best Blu-ray Collection. And then he provides background on the upcoming Flights of Fantasy event at LA's Regency Village Theater, where Arnold promises an evening of restored cinematic w…

Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's June Blu-ray releases, ranging from a long-requested Alfred Hitchcock film to a 1990 TV series. George provides background on each film or TV series, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on …

We're peeling back the curtain on Warner Archive's March releases, with a special nod to the unexpected Blu-ray revival of the classic TV Western "Colt .45." Next we review the John Ford and John Wayne western "3 Godfathers" (1948) and its redemption story for the outlaws. Three modern classics are next, with the timely "The Little Drummer Girl," (…

Scott McGee is TCM's Senior Director of Original Productions and co-programmer of the TCM Classic Film Festival. He joins the podcast to talk about the 30th anniversary of TCM and how the network is celebrating this milestone event through short documentary videos and on-air programming. He also previews the 15th TCM Classic Film Festival. This yea…

Animation historians Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive join the podcast to discuss the LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 3 Blu-ray, which released on March 10, 2024. We talk about the selection process, discuss a few key restorations, and preview some of the 25 cartoons to give you an idea of what you can expect. Cartoons di…

A follow up to my blog post on test automation - with an angle that I think is missing in so much of the software industry - outside in fully automated tests from the perspective of the user is THE most important thing - plus don't let your tests see your internals, not even for setup and teardown. (01:53) - automated tests blog (05:20) - axiom 1 -…

This Warner Archive 15th Anniversary BONUS episode is chocked full of listener calls of appreciation for George Feltenstein and the Warner Archive. Each story shared in this episode is a thread in the rich tapestry of our collective film heritage—a heritage that Warner Archive has been meticulously weaving for 15 years, bringing joy, inspiration, a…

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a brief update to the Warner Archive April release schedule. Three films - 'Friendly Persuasion,' 'The Nun's Story,' and 'You're a Big Boy Now' are now moving from April 30th to a May 14th release. The other three titles - 'The Mask of Fu Manchu,' "The Rain People,' and the 'Scooby-Doo Zombie Island' double …

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Warner Archive. George retraces the early history and honors several Warner Bros executives who initiated the concept and development of WAC. He recalls the launch event on March 23, 2009 with Debbie Reynolds. And he shares his gratitude for the devoted fans who h…

Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's six April Blu-ray releases, ranging from a long-requested 1932 pre-code horror film to a 2019 animated film. George provides background on each film, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on …

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a fun-filled look at the Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 Blu-ray collection and a full review of what it has to offer HB fans. Prepare to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey, celebrating iconic characters and discussing how these films were ingeniously reintroduced to capture hearts across new generations. We…

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review six films from the 1990s to 2000 that released for the first time on Blu-ray. We start with the animated "Rover Dangerfield," (1991) where Rodney Dangerfield's hallmark humor is impeccably tailored to tickle the funny bones of both kids and adults alike. Next we review the first f…

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's late March Blu-ray releases. George provides background on each film or TV series, the remaster, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than…

Celebrate a century of cinematic splendor with us as film historian Steven C. Smith and fashion expert Kimberly Truhler peel back the curtain on Columbia Pictures' illustrious history. From Harry Cohn's strategic cunning to the studio's transformation under the guiding hand of Frank Capra, this episode promises a treasure trove of insider knowledge…

Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, aka THE ARCHIVE GUYS, are back for part two of their podcast takeover where they share more stories from their time working at the Warner Archive. They also discuss the current landscape of physical media and streaming, share their insights and projections for the future, and update us on what they are currently up t…

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review four classic films released in January for the first time on Blu-ray. We're shining the projector light on the pre-code film "Faithless," (1932) where Tallulah Bankhead's riveting performance will grip you as we unravel the fabric of her character's tumultuous journey from riches …

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's February and early March Blu-ray releases. George provides background on each film or TV series, the remaster, and all of the extras that are included. And he drops a special announcement at the end of the podcast. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to …

Mayhem ensues as Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti aka THE ARCHIVE GUYS take over the podcast. We get the scoop on their early days working for Warner Bros, the development of the Warner Archive Podcast, and the unique business model that paved the way for the Warner Archive's continued success. Along the way, they drop some stories about George Felte…

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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review five all-time great classic films released on Blu-ray in December. We go through each of the films and the included extras to help you decide if you want to add these films to your home collection. We start with the highly requested TARZAN, THE APE MAN (1932) from MGM starring Joh…

George Feltenstein of Warner Bros. joins the podcast to take a look back at some of the highlights of the year for the Warner Archive. Host Tim Millard provides some of his thoughts on the prevailing themes of the year. Then George reveals some of the year's most popular sellers. And George sneaks a few details of what might be ahead in 2024. If yo…

Producer Jason Hillhouse joins the podcast for a discussion of the summer blockbuster OPPENHEIMER, directed by Christopher Nolan. Now approaching one billion in worldwide box office, the film is a testament to the power of evocative filmmaking. Jason produced the extras documentary on the physical media release, THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF…

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck join the podcast to discuss the LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 2 Blu-ray releasing December 12th. We talk about the selection process, the decision to arrange the cartoons alphabetically and preview some of the 25 cartoons to give you an idea of what you can expect. PL…

Are you ready to step into the shadows and explore the mysterious world of film noir with our guest, Eddie Muller, host of TCM's Noir Alley? Savor the intrigue as we discuss his involvement in film preservation, his enlightening books, and his thoughts on the future of TCM. We also delve into the rise of interest in noir and the timeless appeal of …

In this short bonus episode we're catching up with filmmaker Gregory Orr, who's back to share exciting news about the Blu-ray release of his updated documentary, Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. Gregory is also making an appearance at the Warner Studios Tour on November 30th, so we get the full details. Listen to our previous podcast: THE LAST MOVIE…

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's six upcoming January 2024 Blu-ray releases. George provides background on each film, the remaster, and all of the extras that are included. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of…

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of three October Blu-ray releases. We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection. Purchase on Amazon: DANCE, FOOLS, DA…

This is a REPLAY podcast, where we revisit some of our early hidden gems, compilations, and most popular episodes. Episode specific description: Animation historians Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein talk about restoring the Tex Avery Screwball Classics, Vol. 1-3 Ready to dive headfirst into the world of animation? We've got you covered! Get ready …

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming Nov/December Blu-ray releases. PLUS an update on Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 2 release date and a tease about 2024. Purchase on Amazon: Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 2 Blu-ray The Extras Facebook page The Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group Otaku Media …

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Join us for a captivating discussion of classic horror auteur Tod Browning with George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive, and esteemed film historians, Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr. Their 20-year-long collaboration started with the DVD release of Mel Brooks’ "Dracula: Dead and Loving It," and has now extended to creating an audio commentary …

This is a REPLAY podcast, where we revisit some of our early hidden gems, compilations, and most popular episodes. Episode specific description: Classic horror expert Tom Weaver joins the podcast for a fun-filled look at some of his favorite Universal Classic Monster films. Rather than detailing all four of the new to 4K films in the Universal Clas…

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of three September and three October Blu-ray releases. We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection. Purchase on Amaz…

Join us for a captivating journey as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of Warner Brothers with authors and Hollywood historians, Chris Yogerst and Alan K. Rode. In this special episode, we bring to light the tumultuous, yet triumphant saga of the Warner Brothers, pulled straight from the pages of Chris’s recent book, " The Warner Brothers." Our …

Screenwriter, producer, and author Julian David Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new novel, IT'S ALIVE, and the fascinating story about the last-minute casting of Frankenstein. The story involves Bela Lugosi, who was at the height of his popularity having just come off his hit DRACULA (1931), and Boris Karloff, a relatively unknown journeyman…

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming October Blu-ray releases. PLUS details on Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 2 and an exclusive announcement you don’t want to miss! Now available for Pre-order from Amazon: Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 2 Pre-order THE DEVIL DOLL (1936) DANCE, FOOLS, DANCE (1931) DOUBLE TROUBLE (1…

GAY PURR-EE (1962) is a forgotten classic of 1960s animation. But the newly remastered Blu-ray release from the Warner Archive has restored the film to the rich, vibrant colors and sound that showcases the original artistry of Chuck Jones and Judy Garland. Animation and film historian Jerry Beck, film historian and Judy Garland expert John Fricke, …

Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of George Pal and his Puppetoons, with Arnold Leibovit as our captivating guide! Leibovit is a renowned film historian and documentarian of George Pal, the innovative filmmaker who inspired industry legends like Walt Disney, Ray Harryhausen, Gene Roddenberry, and Steven Spielberg. We explore the …

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of five of the August Blu-ray releases. We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection. Purchase links: FATHER'S LITTLE…