Michael Beardsley (Freaks and Geeks TV Show Cast Member) Catching Up With Humphries, Discussing The Criterion Collection’s TV Show Releases, and Why Freaks and Geeks Should Be Next

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with Michael Beardsley (Humphries) catching up on what Humphries has been doing since graduating William McKinley High School—from Judd Apatow surprising him with having to do the commentary over the pilot episode for the special release box set, attending Freaks and Geeks reunions and ceremonies, behind the celebrated message board, and so much more geeking out! We also discuss The Criterion Collection's broader philosophy: that the medium is secondary to the work’s artistic merit and cultural significance. This includes how Criterion’s catalog already showcases a willingness to embrace TV projects, how their TV show releases are a reminder that some television deserves the same preservation and recognition as film, and how releasing a TV show on Criterion revives its important stories that may be overlooked by new generations and helps ensure they don’t get lost to time. Beardsley helps us pitch a Criterion release of Freaks and Geeks. We also explore Beardsley's other projects, including his starring role in the upcoming award-winning feature film The Hitchhiker Affect.