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Episode Mentions
The Big Picture · May 18, 2026
The 1976 Movie Draft
“Physical media distributor providing 4K releases of 1976 horror films including Alice Sweet Alice”
1976 cinema as transitional moment between New Hollywood and blockbuster eraTheatrical scarcity versus on-demand accessibility and cultural impactInternational film eligibility and release date ambiguity in retrospective drafts
View AnalysisThe Big Picture · May 7, 2026
The Physical Media High Council Reconvenes!
“Boutique label thriving with 80s/90s action films and international cinema; licensing content abandoned by major studios”
Physical media market bifurcation: boutique labels vs. major studiosFilm preservation and streaming service impermanence4K vs. Blu-ray technology and future-proofing concerns
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Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 5, 2026
The Year of Living Dangerously with Tracy Letts
“Specialty label releasing 4K restoration of 'Spawn' and other films; example of quality physical media releases”
Peter Weir's filmography and directorial techniquesLinda Hunt's casting and performance in 'The Year of Living Dangerously'Indonesian political history and the 1965-1966 coup
View AnalysisBlank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 22, 2026
The Last Wave with BenDavid Grabinski
“Specialty distributor of cult and prestige films; released Super Mario Bros. in elaborate collector's edition”
Peter Weir's filmography and directorial evolutionAboriginal representation and cultural consultation in filmmakingColonialism and cultural imperialism in narrative cinema
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