Best Cinefile Podcasts (2024)

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

5d 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

25d 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

2M 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

3M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

9M 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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The Wicker Man (1973) Film Review: Occult Analysis of Beltane a Ba’al Human Sacrifice Cult Exposed 1:19:56

11M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

This is a review of The Wicker Man (1973), a film that depicts the ancient druid ritual surrounding May Day aka Beltane and the offering of human and animal sacrifices to the Ba'al god. The ancient practices offer worship to the Sun, Moon, and the place that we live rather than the creator. These practices were widespread before the rise of Christi…

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Top 5 Horror Musicals | Episode 35 24:00

11M 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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Killer Robots Double Feature | Episode 34 33:08

11M 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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Network (1976) Film Review: How Multinational Corporations Destroyed the News Occult Analysis... 1:13:28

11M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

This is a film review of Network (1976) one of the greatest movies of all time. Network shows how the news went from being a social service to being a for profit part of big corporate news networks. Before the late 1970's channels would lose money on the news services. However in the late 1970's that would change. CNN would be borne in 1980 as a re…

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

12M 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

1y 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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The Sound of Freedom Movie Review & Esoteric Analysis: Unite Against Child Trafficking 1:27:10

1y ago1:27:10

1:27:10

This is a movie review of the film The Sound of Freedom starring Jim Caviezel and telling the story of Tim Ballard. Uncensored Cinefiles has broken this movie down and the reaction to the film. It would seem the success of this film was not foreseen, and the awareness it is bringing to Child Trafficking is not wanted by the larger studios such as D…

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The Nefarious Film Review: Demonic Possession or Insanity? 1:03:09

1y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

This is the Uncensored Cinephiles official film review of the movie Nefarious directed by Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon. Bianca and I discuss how this is one of the most interesting and best films of the year 2023. We dive deep into the lore from the Bible, the Book of Enoch and how it relates to this film. We even discuss how Alien Abductions are …

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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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S2E22: Was The Mandalorian Season 3 Good? 51:41

1+ y ago51:41

51:41

Mark Ellis is joined by Star Wars expert Ken Napzok to discuss season 3 of The Mandalorian. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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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S2E21: Was 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' a Disappointment? 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

Nikkie Novak is joined my Mario fan Wendy Lee Szany to discuss all things 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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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S2E20: No Oscars Stunt Category Is No Longer Acceptable with 'John Wick: Chapter 4' 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

47:04

Comic-book historian and nerd philosopher Coy Jandreau joins host Nikki Novak's dive deep on Keanu Reeves' 4th outing as mega assassin John Wick in "John Wick: Chapter 4." Is it at an action masterpiece? What does its ending imply about its future and spin-offs? And when will we get an Oscar stunt category? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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S2E19: Why 'Fury of the Gods' Bombing is Fine for the Future of the DCU 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

38:08

Nerd Reactor's John Nguyen and host Nikki Novak give their thoughts on the latest DCU film "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," sharing their favorite moments, their thoughts on THAT cameo and the post-credit scenes, and their thoughts on what it all means for the future of the James Gunn and Peter Saffron DCU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

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Cool Hand Luke Film Review - Chain Gang or Gang Bang? The Modern Prison System versus Old Systems 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

This is a new Uncensored Cinefiles Official Film review of "Cool Hand Luke" starring Paul Newman. In this film breakdown we analyze how Cool Hand Luke had hidden symbolism in the film, especially with the ending. We broke down what the ending scene meant and also how this movie symbolizes the end of the Studio Era of Hollywood in the late 1960’s. J…

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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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S2E18: Why the Critics are WRONG About Quantumania 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

Guest Wendy Lee Szany and host Mark Ellis discuss the opening weekend of Marvel Studio's 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' and talk about what happened with its rotten score, the movie's highlights, and those crazy post-credit scenes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no…

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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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 Terminal List Show Review: Jack Carr and Chris Pratt Release an IFP on the Film Critics 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

34:12

This new show "The Terminal List" written by Jack Carr and starring Chris Pratt is reviewed by Uncensored Cinefiles. We dive into the conspiracy in the show and discuss why we both thought this was an excellent show, and we are both looking forward to season two. The film critics rated this one badly, however Bianca is a rotten tomatoes film critic…

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S2E17: The 2022 Golden Tomato Awards Winners 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

Guests comedian Jay Washington and Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis join host Nikki Novak in running down and giving their opinions on the winners of the 2022 Golden Tomato Awards! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Shining Secrets Exposed and Room 237 Esoteric Analysis: The 1921 Theory Tides of Terror 1:12:25

1+ y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

This is the new Uncensored Cinefiles analysis of the film The Shining and the documentary Room 237. During this analysis we establish a new Shining Theory based on the ending of the movie. The "Tide of Terror that swept America" was reborn. reincarnated as the Tide of Terror of the Israeli Palestine Conflict, the CCP, the Nazis and the Communists a…

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S2E16: Why Glass Onion is a Great but Frustrating Sequel 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

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S1E15: Why Avatar: The Way of Water Falls Just Short of a Masterpiece 53:55

2y ago53:55

53:55

Special Guest Coy Jandreau joins special guest host Perri Nemiroff to talk all things Avatar: The Way of Water. Is it really a masterpiece? Could it win Best Picture at the Oscars? And what could we see in the sequels? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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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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The Northman Film Review Occult and Esoteric Analysis: The Raven’s of Odin 1:57:32

2y ago1:57:32

1:57:32

This is the Northman Film Review with occult and esoteric analysis of the symbolism in the film. Warning this review contains spoilers. From the Raven's of Odin to the enlightenment of Amleth via the dark path. This is a fantastic film that is historically very accurate by the new up and coming Director Robert Eggers who seems to be a modern day St…

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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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S1E14: Does Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Have a Chance at Oscars Domination? 51:11

2y ago51:11

51:11

Host and author of “Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual for the Dora Milaje” Karama Horne joins host Nikki Novak as they predict the chances of Wakanda Forever winning big at the Oscars, discuss the film's problems, and wage their bets as to whether director Ryan Coogler could be the right director for an Avengers film. Follow us o…

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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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Film Review of Warren Miller’s ”DayMaker” 2022 Ski Film - Martha’s Vineyard Style 16:58

2y ago16:58

16:58

So Bianca and I decided to go see the new Warren Miller Film "Daymaker" and this is our review of the film. It was showing at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center which is a ferry ride away for us. The film was absolutely epic as always and we both really loved this movie. Bianca is now excieted to try skiing this winter and I am pumped for another sk…

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