Perf Damage
Adam and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of film, examining it from their unique perspectives of film restoration and development. This self-proclaimed film geek husband and wife team tackle lost treasures, explore subgenres, directors and actors and discuss the art of the perfect double feature. They may even have some friends drop by to help them tackle the important questions.
Podcasting since 2022 • 59 episodes
Perf Damage
Latest Episodes
We Took VistaVision to Italy! And Introduced Restorations at an Italian Film Festival
We just got back from Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna, and it wasn’t just a vacation—it was a full-blown film restoration adventure. In this episode, we’re sharing what it’s like to not only attend one of the most beloved film festivals in the w...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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28:23
Film Restoration Stories: From Silent Seas to Saturday Cartoon with Graham Marshall
In this episode of Perf Damage, we’re joined by Paramount Film Preservation Manager Graham, who shares some of his favorite restoration projects—from a high-seas adventure to animated antics. We dive into the silent epic Old Ironsides (1926), e...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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35:17
Unmasking Danger: Diabolik in 4K
This week on Perf Damage, we're going behind the mask of the new 4K HDR release of Danger: Diabolik (1968) — coming soon from Kino Lorber!Charlotte walks us through the work behind the new transfer from the original 35mm camera negative...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:09
Backstage at TCM Fest: VistaVision's Big Comeback
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, where VistaVision made a spectacular return to the big screen! We take you inside the magic of the festival, from the installation of VistaVisio...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:47
How I Got Into Film Restoration with Special Guest Jeff McCarty
In this episode of Perf Damage, we sit down with Jeff McCarty, a Senior Preservation Manager on Charlotte’s team at Paramount, to talk about his incredible journey to get into film preservation. Jeff shares the story of how he got his start fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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