Mark and Aaron discuss Plain Archive, the South Korean Blu-Ray label, with input from Hyunhu Jang. He is a Producer and the Communications Manager for the label. In addition to talking about the label’s titles and their terrific packaging, we also delve into the global Blu-Ray economy and the challenges with streaming media. We discuss the 2016 Cannes lineup and share our favorite 1988 films.

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Outline:

0:00 – Intro and Welcome Ghost of Plain Archive
2:55 – Thanks & Feedback on New Format
7:25 – Hertzfeldt Giveaway Update
9:10 – Mark on First Time Watchers
14:00 – Plain Archive Discussion
37:15 – Movie Lists, 1988 Films
46:40 – Cannes 2016
54:20 – Short Takes (Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Steve Jobs, Ex Machina, Shame, Carol, Star Wars: The Force Awakens)

Episode Links & Notes

Plain Archive

Plain Archive International Facebook

First Time Watchers 206: Sabotage

Criterion Blues Lists

Aaron’s 1988 List

Mark’s 1988 List

Aaron’s 1978 List

Cannes 2016 Lineup

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