Perf Damage

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 co…

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…

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 …

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 Charlo…

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 a…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 clas…

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…

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 mo…

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 integr…

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 …

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 Ca…

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 inve…

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, ho…

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 s…