CINEMA CENTRIC

www.youtube.com/@we.are.cinema.centric [https://www.youtube.com/@we.are.cinema.centric] The CINEMA CENTRIC is moving exclusively to YouTube. But hold onto your popcorn because they’re introducing video, too. Expect short, film-related segments ranging from deep dives into obscure cinematic treasures to sharing their personal movie adventures—and that’s just the opening scene. CINEMA CENTRIC is going widescreen with a second podcast, a dark and bloody spinoff exploring behind-the-scenes mysteries and real-life, behind-the-camera movie murders. Don’t worry, this isn’t replacing the original podcast; it’s an addition, a pulse-pounding sequel to expand the CINEMA CENTRIC universe. Here’s your call to set: they need you. Join them on YouTube, hit that subscribe button like it’s the climax of your favorite flick, and that will help them unlock all of YouTube’s features. Together, we’ll shine a light on hidden gems, unravel movie mysteries and murders, and celebrate the stories that make us who we are. @we.are.cinema.centric [https://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.

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode celebrating The Criterion Closet and its offspring, The Criterion Mobile Closet. We talk about the films that are always picked and the ones that are never picked. In the second half, we share the Criterion films we’d love to take home. https://linktr.ee/cinema.centric [https://linktr.ee/cinema.centric] https://letterboxd.com/closetpicks/list/criterion-releases-never-picked-in-the-closet/by/release/page/3/ [https://letterboxd.com/closetpicks/list/criterion-releases-never-picked-in-the-closet/by/release/page/3/] https://letterboxd.com/closetpicks/list/all-time-top-criterion-closet-picks/detail/ [https://letterboxd.com/closetpicks/list/all-time-top-criterion-closet-picks/detail/]

The CINEMA CENTRIC meet up for an episode with Grant L Fletcher [https://www.instagram.com/grantlfletcher/] to dig into Guillermo del Toro’s special and unique relationship with The Criterion Collection. We explore how del Toro, a passionate cinephile and celebrated filmmaker, became the first person to step into the Criterion Closet on camera, setting a trend for others to follow. We’ll also unpack his influence on Criterion’s curated releases, examining how his love for cinema has shaped and inspired the inclusion of certain films in their catalog. Plus, we tackle the question: Why does Criterion still occasionally release contemporary films, despite discontinuing the practice in the late 90s? Instagram.com/GrantLFletcher [https://www.instagram.com/grantlfletcher/] YouTube.com/@HUMBL3SHOW [https://www.youtube.com/@HUMBL3SHOW] YouTube.com/@GrantFletcherOnTheMic [https://www.youtube.com/@grantfletcheronthemic] TikTok.com/@RealGrantLFletcher [https://www.tiktok.com/@realgrantlfletcher]

The CINEMA CENTRIC [https://linktr.ee/cinema.centric] meet up for an episode to investigate why Quentin Tarantino remains absent from Criterion. Every rumor and theory that could be a reason, including his personal controversies, public persona, artistic differences, and control over his signature style. Also, some strange elements of the Pulp Fiction LaserDisc release and Criterion releases influenced directly by Tarantino are examined as we unpack the case of the missing auteur.