CINEMA CENTRIC

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with actor and aviator Jacob Reynolds, known as Solomon in Harmony Korine’s Gummo. With the film’s long-awaited Criterion Collection release, Jacob shares brand-new behind-the-scenes stories from the set, offering fresh insights into working with Korine and the unique experience of bringing Gummo to life. He talks about directing a film about autism, and shares that he has autism himself. We also dive into his journey beyond acting—including writing the webcomic Perish—and what it was like to be slapped over and over again by Anthony Hopkins. If you think you’ve heard all there is to know about Gummo, think again, this episode delivers new stories and perspectives you won’t want to miss.

Jacob Reynolds:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gummorey

Perish:

https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/perish

IMDb:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0721758

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Episode music by:

Song Title: Cerebral SD

Artist: The Vase in Late Spring

(⁠⁠The Vase in Late Spring⁠⁠ appears courtesy of ⁠⁠Sad Data Records⁠⁠.)

℗ 2025 Sad Data Records

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with special guest Eternality Tan, a cinema teacher and lecturer at multiple universities in Singapore, as well as the Vice-Chair and Programming Director of the Singapore Film Society. We explore the world of animation and stop-motion films released by The Criterion Collection, discussing their artistic impact, historical significance, and what makes these films stand out in the Criterion catalog.

Eternality Tan:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/eternalitytan

Movie Reviews:

https://eternalitytan.com

Letterboxd:

https://letterboxd.com/eternalitytan

X:

https://X.com/eternalitytan

Blusky:

https://bsky.app/profile/eternalitytan.bsky.social

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@eternalitytan

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/eternality.tan

IMDb:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7675625

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Episode music by:

Song Title: Cerebral SD

Artist: The Vase in Late Spring

(⁠⁠The Vase in Late Spring⁠⁠ appears courtesy of ⁠⁠Sad Data Records⁠⁠.)

℗ 2025 Sad Data Records

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with satirical Bathroom Review video creator, actor, stand-up comic, and Master's in Psychology student Danielle Thorpe, as we dive into the 2021 film Drive My Car, recently released by The Criterion Collection. In this conversation, Danielle shares her insights on the film’s intricate storytelling and its exploration of grief and human connection. We discuss how Drive My Car stands out in contemporary cinema and the importance of its release in the Criterion catalog. Whether you're already a fan or discovering the film for the first time, this episode offers a rich and thoughtful look into one of the most celebrated films of the past decade.

Danielle Thorpe:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellethorpe

IMDb:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3577441

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Episode music by:

Song Title: Cerebral SD

Artist: The Vase in Late Spring

(⁠⁠The Vase in Late Spring⁠⁠ appears courtesy of ⁠⁠Sad Data Records⁠⁠.)

℗ 2025 Sad Data Records

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode celebrating the legendary documentarian Les Blank and his massive amount of releases on The Criterion Collection, joined by special guest Spooky Sarah Says! Founder of the food blog Geeks Who Eat, where film and flavor collide, Sarah helps us savor the rich storytelling of Blank’s work. From the garlic-infused passion of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers to the soulful rhythms of Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of Cajun and Creole Cooking, we explore how Blank captured culture through food, music, and community. We also dig into Sarah’s award-winning blog, her essay in Creepy B;tches: Essays on Horror from Women in Horror, and the wild chaos behind Burden of Dreams, where Blank chronicled the filming of Werner Herzog's infamous Fitzcarraldo. Join us as we celebrate a filmmaker who made every frame a feast!

Spooky Sarah Says:

Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/spookysarahsays

Geeks Who Eat:

https://2geekswhoeat.com

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Episode music by:

Song Title: Cerebral SD

Artist: The Vase in Late Spring

(⁠⁠The Vase in Late Spring⁠⁠ appears courtesy of ⁠⁠Sad Data Records⁠⁠.)

℗ 2025 Sad Data Records

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with Michael Beardsley, known as Humphries on the cult classic Freaks and Geeks. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show, including Judd Apatow unexpectedly putting him on the spot for a commentary session on the pilot episode for the special edition box set. We also dive into memories from Freaks and Geeks reunions and ceremonies. Beyond nostalgia, we explore The Criterion Collection’s philosophy, prioritizing artistic merit and cultural significance over medium, and how its past TV releases prove that some television deserves the same preservation and recognition as film. Together, we pitch a Criterion release of Freaks and Geeks and discuss how it would ensure the show’s legacy lives on for future generations. Beardsley also reflects on his early career, from his first acting credit on Party of Five to appearing in Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks sequel Undeclared, and even getting bullied by Tommy Lee Jones on the set of Men in Black. Plus, he gives us a look at his latest projects, including his starring role in the upcoming award-winning feature film The Hitchhiker Affect.

Michael Beardsley:

IMDb:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0063985

Professional:

https://www.michaelbeardsley.com

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Episode music by:

Song Title: Cerebral SD

Artist: The Vase in Late Spring

(⁠⁠The Vase in Late Spring⁠⁠ appears courtesy of ⁠⁠Sad Data Records⁠⁠.)

℗ 2025 Sad Data Records

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with Grant L Fletcher, a seasoned Comic-Con host who has interviewed Doug Jones, Guillermo del Toro’s go-to creature actor, many times. We dive into del Toro’s deep, unique relationship with The Criterion Collection, how he became the first to step into the Criterion Closet on video and sparked a trend. We also examine his influence on Criterion’s curated releases, uncovering how his passion for cinema has shaped their catalog. And we tackle a lingering question: Why does Criterion still occasionally release contemporary films, despite discontinuing the practice in the late 90s?

Grant L Fletcher:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/grantlfletcher

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@realgrantlfletcher

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Episode music by:

Song Title: Cerebral SD

Artist: The Vase in Late Spring

(⁠The Vase in Late Spring⁠ appears courtesy of ⁠Sad Data Records⁠.)

℗ 2025 Sad Data Records

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with Michelle Kisner (Robot Cookie) to discuss the essays included with physical media from distributors like The Criterion Collection and explore her process for writing film reviews for Rotten Tomatoes and The Movie Sleuth.Michelle Kisner has contributed to: Arrow, Vinegar Syndrome, Error_4444, Severin, Umbrella, Second Sight, BFI, Kino Lorber, 88 Films, Imprint, and Terror Vision.Michelle KisnerLetterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/robotcookieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robotcookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kisner1Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/michelle-kisnerSpoiler Free Movie Sleuth: https://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.comSubstack:https://substack.com/@michellekisner

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode to break down the finances of The Criterion Collection. They explore how the company makes and spends its money, covering everything from profit and revenue to the costs of employees, office space, and website maintenance. They also dive into the financial side of the Criterion Channel, film acquisitions, restorations, legal fees, distribution contracts, packaging, special features, Blu-ray and 4K disc production, marketing, and more. It’s a deep dive into the business of one of the most prestigious names in film preservation. Show me the money!

www.youtube.com/@we.are.cinema.centric

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.