Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader
@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social
Film and James Bond obsessive. Nerd for Disc releases. Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader
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This is a goofy fan dub of various bits that replaces supporting characters with a Connery impression. It also manages to give an idea of what the original older…
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Ever wonder what a lost ADR workprint of random Goldeneye scenes would be like if Sean Connery had dubbed the other characters? No? This is GoldenSean. A full 38 minutes of goofy insanity on Vimeo: vimeo.com/728995688
Another dream release from La La Land records.
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THUNDERBALL: 60th ANNIVERSARY REMASTERED AND EXPANDED LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET)
La-La Land Records, where soundtracks live
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September 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Another dream release from La La Land records.
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Some of the errors, deletions and sloppy work I’ve found so far in the terribly defective Atmos remixes of the Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs. These have hideous noise reduction levels, music replacements and crazy deletions. Do not ever listen to these botched things!!
June 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Some of the errors, deletions and sloppy work I’ve found so far in the terribly defective Atmos remixes of the Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs. These have hideous noise reduction levels, music replacements and crazy deletions. Do not ever listen to these botched things!!
I had a lovely talk with Devan about the Dollars trilogy restorations @arrowvideo.bsky.social painstakingly carried out.
I stopped by @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social's Youtube channel to discuss the new Arrow 4k releases of Sergio Leone's DOLLARS trilogy. There's nobody better than Spencer in the home video technical criticism space, and we had a terrific conversation.
Video Crusading Episode 1: Devan Scott on Arrow Video's Dollars Trilogy 4K restorations
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June 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I had a lovely talk with Devan about the Dollars trilogy restorations @arrowvideo.bsky.social painstakingly carried out.
This must be an all timer Rick McCallum quote up there with “it’s so dense”.
He says the “fun” of AOTC is similar to the “beauty” that occurs just before a car crash.
From the oral history book Secrets of the Force.
He says the “fun” of AOTC is similar to the “beauty” that occurs just before a car crash.
From the oral history book Secrets of the Force.
May 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This must be an all timer Rick McCallum quote up there with “it’s so dense”.
He says the “fun” of AOTC is similar to the “beauty” that occurs just before a car crash.
From the oral history book Secrets of the Force.
He says the “fun” of AOTC is similar to the “beauty” that occurs just before a car crash.
From the oral history book Secrets of the Force.
There is a 100% chance the copy of Lost Highway is completely rotted. That LD pressing is one of the worst rotters I’ve ever encountered. www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/142...
David Lynch | Sony LaserDisc Player with Personal LaserDisc Collection
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May 29, 2025 at 5:48 AM
There is a 100% chance the copy of Lost Highway is completely rotted. That LD pressing is one of the worst rotters I’ve ever encountered. www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/142...
Arrow’s LE of A Fistful of Dollars has arrived. I made it into a booklet.😳🤯
My research journey began with these films over 20 years ago as a geeky teen.
My research journey began with these films over 20 years ago as a geeky teen.
May 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Arrow’s LE of A Fistful of Dollars has arrived. I made it into a booklet.😳🤯
My research journey began with these films over 20 years ago as a geeky teen.
My research journey began with these films over 20 years ago as a geeky teen.
I’m trying to read all of the DC Pulp Heroes annuals from 1997. This Superman story is very fun with some Doc Savage flavor-and then on the last page there’s a cameo of Doc and the Fabulous Five. This makes me deliriously happy.
May 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I’m trying to read all of the DC Pulp Heroes annuals from 1997. This Superman story is very fun with some Doc Savage flavor-and then on the last page there’s a cameo of Doc and the Fabulous Five. This makes me deliriously happy.
I talk about some of the highlights in this year’s Film on Film festival, which is the greatest repertory film festival program I’ve ever seen. The BFI has outdone themselves yet again. This is a film lover’s paradise.
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BFI 2025 Film On Film Festival Overview
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May 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I talk about some of the highlights in this year’s Film on Film festival, which is the greatest repertory film festival program I’ve ever seen. The BFI has outdone themselves yet again. This is a film lover’s paradise.
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When you’re reading a fan translated Young Indiana Jones KIDS book…and Young Indy holds a gun to the head of a Phantom of the Opera like madman to make him reveal the location of additional time bombs scattered throughout 1915 Venice.
French Young Indy is hardcore like that.
French Young Indy is hardcore like that.
May 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When you’re reading a fan translated Young Indiana Jones KIDS book…and Young Indy holds a gun to the head of a Phantom of the Opera like madman to make him reveal the location of additional time bombs scattered throughout 1915 Venice.
French Young Indy is hardcore like that.
French Young Indy is hardcore like that.
If I could somehow get my hands on them:
Live And Let Die IB Tech release print
Star Wars UK IB Tech release print
Live And Let Die IB Tech release print
Star Wars UK IB Tech release print
if you inherited a movie theater, what's your first double feature?
May 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If I could somehow get my hands on them:
Live And Let Die IB Tech release print
Star Wars UK IB Tech release print
Live And Let Die IB Tech release print
Star Wars UK IB Tech release print
I received my order from the wonderful @indicator.bsky.social site sale. I definitely splurged this time! youtu.be/VIr-ehAvxuU?...
Indicator Site Sale April 2025 Blu-ray epic haul
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May 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I received my order from the wonderful @indicator.bsky.social site sale. I definitely splurged this time! youtu.be/VIr-ehAvxuU?...
AMERICAN MADNESS is the definition of a lightning in a bottle film. Every film Capra made up to this point was very good or great, but to me this is the first indisputable masterpiece. Capra and Riskin were a perfect creative team and the production is absolute perfection. It still resonates today.
American Madness, a film from 1932 and a descriptor of 2025, is a wonderful little film. A crisp 74 minutes of a banker telling millionaires that hoarding resources is not only morally deplorable, it's also economically fucking stupid.
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Part V of Corn: Helping the Whole Circle
A Textual Approach to American Madness (1932)
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May 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
AMERICAN MADNESS is the definition of a lightning in a bottle film. Every film Capra made up to this point was very good or great, but to me this is the first indisputable masterpiece. Capra and Riskin were a perfect creative team and the production is absolute perfection. It still resonates today.
One spot of unexpected good news found in the back of today’s FCBD Phantom issue.
PHANTOM 2040 IS BACK!
The most prescient future superhero reinvention series was cancelled FAR too soon and never gets any respect. This will be a new comic on Comics Kingdom.
PHANTOM 2040 IS BACK!
The most prescient future superhero reinvention series was cancelled FAR too soon and never gets any respect. This will be a new comic on Comics Kingdom.
May 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
One spot of unexpected good news found in the back of today’s FCBD Phantom issue.
PHANTOM 2040 IS BACK!
The most prescient future superhero reinvention series was cancelled FAR too soon and never gets any respect. This will be a new comic on Comics Kingdom.
PHANTOM 2040 IS BACK!
The most prescient future superhero reinvention series was cancelled FAR too soon and never gets any respect. This will be a new comic on Comics Kingdom.
When something finally makes your very niche passions feel seen.
Both Speed Racer and The Phantom for FCBD?!?! It’s like I’m dreaming.
Both Speed Racer and The Phantom for FCBD?!?! It’s like I’m dreaming.
May 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
When something finally makes your very niche passions feel seen.
Both Speed Racer and The Phantom for FCBD?!?! It’s like I’m dreaming.
Both Speed Racer and The Phantom for FCBD?!?! It’s like I’m dreaming.
That canceled TV show you’ll never stop thinking about
April 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
That canceled TV show you’ll never stop thinking about
I’m premiering my review of the Warner Archive 4K UHD and Blu-ray release of The Searchers. The Archive and Fidelity In Motion did excellent work on the disc release but it is yet another severely compromised Warner studio master with really glaring flaws. youtu.be/h8KKHoQojD0?...
The Searchers (1956) 4K UHD and Blu-ray Review: Essential upgrade but crushingly disappointing
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April 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I’m premiering my review of the Warner Archive 4K UHD and Blu-ray release of The Searchers. The Archive and Fidelity In Motion did excellent work on the disc release but it is yet another severely compromised Warner studio master with really glaring flaws. youtu.be/h8KKHoQojD0?...
I was interviewed for this article on the Warner DVD disc rot issue. If you have WB DVDs from 2006-2009 definitely check to see if they’re still working properly. I go into more details in this video update on what to look for: youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
April 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I was interviewed for this article on the Warner DVD disc rot issue. If you have WB DVDs from 2006-2009 definitely check to see if they’re still working properly. I go into more details in this video update on what to look for: youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
Labyrinth of Horus is the best of the German #IndianaJones novels and one of the best Indy novels overall. A truly fun adventure now available in a lovely fan translation. youtu.be/d7WJGz3CMyk?...
German Indy 7: Indiana Jones and The Labyrinth of Horus book review
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April 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Labyrinth of Horus is the best of the German #IndianaJones novels and one of the best Indy novels overall. A truly fun adventure now available in a lovely fan translation. youtu.be/d7WJGz3CMyk?...
I made my annual #TCMFF highlights video. Each year is not only a treasure trove of rare print screenings but also an indicator of physical media releases to come. This year sees treasures from the BFI and never exhibited 8 perf full VistaVision prints! youtu.be/EYQpcnmJKsE?...
2025 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule Highlights
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April 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I made my annual #TCMFF highlights video. Each year is not only a treasure trove of rare print screenings but also an indicator of physical media releases to come. This year sees treasures from the BFI and never exhibited 8 perf full VistaVision prints! youtu.be/EYQpcnmJKsE?...
I had a blast recording this. We discussed the possibilities and likely elements used for the upcoming Warner Bros Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs.
OUT NOW: An ALL NEW episode of #BondAndBanter! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social & I discuss the upcoming Connery 4K UHD set! Spencer tells us his concerns and hopes for this long awaited #PhysicalMedia release plus we check in on “Sean Connery” ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Connery 4K UHD Set Announcement w/
Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 04/02/2025 · 1h 46m
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April 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I had a blast recording this. We discussed the possibilities and likely elements used for the upcoming Warner Bros Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs.
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HAPPENING NOW! www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/collections/...
April 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
HAPPENING NOW! www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/collections/...
This makes me happy and it feels like perfect timing since I just reread Dr. No.
Marquette University in Wisconsin names building after Bond villain
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April 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This makes me happy and it feels like perfect timing since I just reread Dr. No.
I made a new update video on the @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social DVD disc rot situation complete with what identifiers to look for. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
Warner Bros DVD Disc Rot 2025 update: What to look for and How to proceed!
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March 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I made a new update video on the @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social DVD disc rot situation complete with what identifiers to look for. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...
I’m premiering my review of the Warner 4K UHD of North By Northwest tonight. This is a major upgrade from past flawed restorations and video masters, but has a whole host of completely avoidable yet sadly typical Warner problems. youtu.be/0XVqXCDU9nE?...
North by Northwest (1959) 4K UHD Review: Essential Upgrade Compromised by Warner's Gonna Warner
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March 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I’m premiering my review of the Warner 4K UHD of North By Northwest tonight. This is a major upgrade from past flawed restorations and video masters, but has a whole host of completely avoidable yet sadly typical Warner problems. youtu.be/0XVqXCDU9nE?...
What childhood TV shows most directly influenced your personal aesthetic as an adult?
Robert Osborne TCM intro/outros
At the Movies
Speed Racer
The Avengers
The Saint
Batman the Animated Series
Sunday Morning Shootout
I was a strange child…
Robert Osborne TCM intro/outros
At the Movies
Speed Racer
The Avengers
The Saint
Batman the Animated Series
Sunday Morning Shootout
I was a strange child…
What childhood TV shows most directly influenced your personal aesthetic as an adult?
Mine are:
Bill Nye the Science Guy
The Adventures of Pete and Pete
Kratt's Creatures
Ghostwriter
Mine are:
Bill Nye the Science Guy
The Adventures of Pete and Pete
Kratt's Creatures
Ghostwriter
March 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
What childhood TV shows most directly influenced your personal aesthetic as an adult?
Robert Osborne TCM intro/outros
At the Movies
Speed Racer
The Avengers
The Saint
Batman the Animated Series
Sunday Morning Shootout
I was a strange child…
Robert Osborne TCM intro/outros
At the Movies
Speed Racer
The Avengers
The Saint
Batman the Animated Series
Sunday Morning Shootout
I was a strange child…