Summer Update: The State of Physical Media, Bologna, The Odyssey, World Cup Thoughts
Summary
The host discusses personal updates, including a shift to seasonal podcasting and a Patreon appeal, before reviewing new physical media releases from Radiance and Transmission. He critiques Sony’s removal of Blu-ray drives from the PS6, arguing it undermines media ownership. The episode also covers his experiences at the Bologna Film Festival, highlighting films like *Elmer Gantry*, and offers reviews of Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* and the World Cup.
Topics discussed
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Host update: Homelessness, housing struggles, and new podcast schedule
Physical media news: Transmission and Radiance label releases
Sony removes Blu-ray from PS6 and the shift away from ownership
Bologna Film Festival: Silent films and Soviet documentaries
Review of Elmer Gantry: Burt Lancaster and religious critique
Bologna reviews: The Drifting and Six Days a Week
Review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
World Cup reflections: England's exit and hatred of Argentina
Closing thoughts on the World Cup and Patreon appeal
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