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Positive Proof: Not Just A Goof - An Interview with The Bigger Pictures (Film Restoration)

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J.S. Wingfield from THE BIGGER PICTURES discusses film restoration, the pitfalls of AI, and how he got involved restoring archival film and video elements for the brand new documentary NOT JUST A GOOF, which chronicles the making of A GOOFY MOVIE, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Not Just A Goof is now streaming on Disney Plus https://www.biggerpicturesfilmrestoration.com The Bigger Pictures on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfMXih0q00ImRD4HcRLKtg **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/members...

The Streaming Implosion with Amanda Reyes | Podcast 28

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Film Historian, author, and TV movie expert Amanda Reyes returns to Cereal At Midnight to discuss the streaming implosion, piracy vs. preservation, and whether or not the current television business model is any different from what's come before. You don't want to miss this one! Amanda's links: Are you In The House Alone: A TV Movie Compendium on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BvRujJ Are You in the House Alone: A TV Movie Compendium on Headpress: https://headpress.com/product/are-you-in-the-house-alone/ Podcast: Made For TV Mayhem Show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher MadeForTVMayhem.com Facebook.com/madefortvmayhem @Madefortvmayhem on Twitter and Instagram Find the Cereal at Midnight Podcast wherever you download your podcasts! If it's not there yet, we're working on it! It can already been found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, the Podbean app, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeart Radio, PlayerFM, Samsung, and Podchaser! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Review Archive: Cere...

Filmmaker Stephen Lackey on AI, Entertainment as Content, and Disappearing Cinema | Podcast

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Filmmaker Stephen Lackey (Family of Fear) talks about the impact of AI on cinema, the danger of entertainment being viewed as "content", and the the devastating reality of movies disappearing forever.  Family of Fear Interview: https://youtu.be/ZsN8SYT6Prs https://www.tiktok.com/@otsmovies https://www.youtube.com/@otsmovies https://letterboxd.com/otsmovies/ When shopping on Amazon, please consider using Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt Find the Cereal at Midnight Podcast wherever you download your podcasts! If it's not there yet, we're working on it! It can already been found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, the Podbean app, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeart Radio, PlayerFM, Samsung, and Podchaser! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Shop: CerealAtMidnight.Threadless.com Ebay.com/usr/cerealatmidnight Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight Facebook.com/CerealMidnight Twitter:...

Review: Prey (2022)

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The highest compliment I can award  Prey  is that it feels like neither a sequel or franchise fodder. Technically, it's the latest in a long line of Predator  sequels and spin-offs, but the movie stands on its own by offering a self-contained story that doesn't require any past knowledge of the series or its lore. It also eschews many of the blockbuster's trappings by narrowing its scope to just a handful of characters, keeping the action intimate, and limiting the running time to a restrained 100 minutes--none of which are wasted. The film is a study in economic storytelling in which every part is in service of the whole. A steel trap that gets introduced in Act I gets used in Act II. A line of dialogue about the importance of keeping bow strings dry is foreshadowing of a future event. Everything is here for a reason.   Prey  is a sci-fi survival story in which a Predator alien arrives on Earth in the year 1719 to hunt the most dangerous game. It finds that cha...

The Future of Physical Media in 2021 (and Beyond)

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The physical media landscape is changing! What does the rest of 2021 (and beyond!) hold for home media, ownership, 4K, and the collecting market as streaming continues to take over? We've got some thoughts!  Check out our other videos on this topic! Collecting Physical Media In a Digital World Five Tips for Collecting Physical Media Censorship Is Physical Media Dying? Physical Media Talk with Films At Home Get over 30 hours of exclusive videos including collection tours, Collecting At Midnight, behind-the-scenes content, audio commentaries, live hangouts, and exclusive giveaways in return, by visiting patreon.com/cerealatmidnight! You can also support Cereal At Midnight by visiting our T-Shirt Shop at https://cerealatmidnight.threadless.com

THE MANDALORIAN Season 2 Finale SPOILER DISCUSSION

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Let's talk about the season two finale of The Mandalorian! No hot takes here, but Heath has some things on his mind, and he's inviting you to join the conversation! Check out our Star Wars Bookshelf episode about The Thrawn Trilogy

Mulan $30 on Disney Plus, Nolan and TENET, No More Disney 4Ks, Theaters Closed Until 2021?! Plus...CATS!

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  In our latest couch conversation, Heath and Bree discuss the decision to charge $30 for Mulan on Disney Plus, the rumor that Disney will no longer produce 4K UHD discs in favor of digital only, the continued delay of Christopher Nolan's TENET and the prospect of theaters being closed until 2021, and how these circumstances may change movies for the long-term! There are no shortage of opinions here, and there may even be a rant or two!

Comic Book Savant Crossover! Disney Plus Discussion: The Mandalorian, Marvel, and More!

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Heath is joined by James, aka Comic Book Savant, for a long-form discussion about Disney Plus! Now that we've had a while to take this new streaming service for a spin, we've got thoughts on everything, including The Mandalorian, Marvel movies and shows, forgotten comic book cartoons and lost animated gems, Disney deep cuts, missing classics, and even that Jeff Goldblum show! Pull up a chair for this 51-minute, unedited conversation between two friends talking about the stuff they love, and be sure to head over to ComicBookSavant.com to check out all the latest videos, podcasts, and coverage from James!

Censorship In Media (Streaming, Movies, Television, Disney Plus)

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With streaming platforms like Disney Plus, Netflix, and Hulu becoming the primary way that millions of consumers are experiencing media, the issue of censorship is more relevant than it's been in years. Not only are entire movies falling into obscurity, but classic films are being edited and modified. In this video, Heath and Bree discuss Song of the South, Dumbo, George Lucas and the Star Wars special editions, and tons of stuff in between to explore the nature of film and entertainment censorship and what place--if any--it serves in today's society.

Disney Plus Announcement: First Impressions (Disney + Streaming Service)

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Disney has announced the details of their upcoming streaming service, Disney Plus! In this video, die-hard Dis-fans Heath and Bree offer their first impressions on everything from the price, the featured films, and the many exclusives!