Shows
Movies We LikeDeaf Crocodile Distributors Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok on Felidae“If you really want to hear my story, you’ll first have to get used to the idea that you won’t be hearing a pleasant story.”Talking About Michael Schaack’s Felidae with our guests, Deaf Crocodile’s Dennis Bartok and Craig RogersJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers, co-founders of Deaf Crocodile Films, as we explore their journey in film restoration and distribution, culminating in their latest release—the 1994 German animated noir Felidae. From their early days working together at Cinelicious Pictures to launching Deaf Crocodile during the pandemic...
2025-03-101h 24
The Official Deaf Crocodile PodcastEpisode 6: Felidae, The Golden Fern, and the Humble Brilliance of Walt ChawIn the fourth episode of The Official Deaf Crocodile Podcast, Ryan Verrill is joined by Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers of Deaf Crocodile to discuss the German animated film Felidae and The Golden Fern- both up for preorder now! They are joined by special guest Walter Chaw who is a critic, film writer, instructor, and more. If you enjoy this, please share with other film and physical media fans!Order The Golden Fern and Felidae now!Direct: https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.siteDiabolikDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/Walt's website: https://www.walterchaw.com/#worksDeaf...
2024-11-291h 56
The Cultworthy Cinema PodcastTHE CULTWORTHY EP #182 - FELIDAE w/ DEAF CROCODILEThis week I a m joined by Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers - founders and operators of DEAF CROCODILE - a boutique label dedicated to world cinema and obscure animation. We discuss the company, it's origins, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of their restoration of the long lost German animated film FELIDAE.Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObVisit DEAF CROCODILE @ https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/
2024-11-2159 minThe Official Deaf Crocodile PodcastEpisode Two: Trapped Ashes and Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat In Space!In the second episode of The Official Deaf Crocodile Podcast, Ryan Verrill is joined by Zachary K. Bryant from They Live by Film to reveal the details on Trapped Ashes and Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat In Space. Joining them are the men behind Deaf Crocodile: Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok!Order In the Trapped Ashes now!Direct: https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/Trapped-Ashes-Deluxe-Limited-Edition-p698383303DiabolikDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/product/trapped-ashes-limited-1500-copies-4k-uhd-blu-ray-preorder/Order Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat In Space now!Direct: https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/Tamala-2010-A-Punk-Cat-in-Space-Deluxe-Limited-Edition-p698382355DiabolikDVD: https://diabolikdvd...
2024-09-271h 49The Official Deaf Crocodile PodcastEpisode One: In the Moscow Slums Announcement and The Unknown Man of ShandigorIn the inaugural episode of The Official Deaf Crocodile Podcast, Ryan Verrill is joined by Chris Haskell from They Live by Film and Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast to reveal the details on In The Moscow Slums. Joining them are the men behind Deaf Crocodile: Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok!We hope you enjoy the bonus in this episode...Order In the Moscow Slums today!Direct: https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/In-the-Moscow-Slums-Deluxe-Edition-p691814184DiabolikDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/product/deluxe-in-the-moscow-slums-deaf-crocodile-blu-ray-preorder/This is the first episode of many more to come and...
2024-08-303h 02
Unsung HorrorsThe Savage Hunt of King Stakh (1979) w/ Dennis Bartok & Craig Rogers of Deaf CrocodileThis week, we're joined by special guests Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers from Deaf Crocodile to discuss their latest Blu-ray release, a Belarusian film that blends folk horror and mystery with the surreal and fantastic. We also spend some time discussing previous releases, as well as get details about future releases.Order The Savage Hunt of King Stakh:https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/https://diabolikdvd.com/product-category/browse-by-label/deafcrocodile/Get tickets to see it on the big screen in Los Angeles:https://www.prs.org/events.htmlFollow Deaf Crocodile: https://www...
2024-07-171h 45
Wrong ReelWR660 - 'Heroic Times' (1983) - The Return of an Animated EpicWe are joined by the masterminds behind Deaf Crocodile (Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok) to discuss the upcoming Blu-ray release of the fully restored animated epic 'Heroic Times' (1983, directed by József Gémes). Pre-Order 'Heroic Times': https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/Heroic-Times-Blu-ray-p576270833 Follow Deaf Crocodile: https://twitter.com/DeafCrocodile Order Dennis Bartok's ‘A Thousand Cuts: The Bizarre Underground World of Collectors and Dealers Who Saved the Movies’: https://shorturl.at/kmwJ0 Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel
2023-08-221h 00
The Disc ConnectedBoutique Blu Ray Label Check In with Deaf Crocodile: Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers are back!Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers are back to celebrate the launch of their Kickstarter campaign for Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy! Dennis and Craig do some of the most amazing work in the home video industry and the Kickstarter is the best way to support them for the immediate future. Please check out the links below and give the interview a watch so that you can get some context behind the campaign. Craig and Dennis have been working in the industry for YEARS and have so much knowledge to pass along, not to mention countless stories about programming, directing, working i...
2023-07-101h 15
Cultpix RadioCultpix Radio Ep.65 - Deaf Crocodile and Danish EroticaDjango Nudo and Smut Peddler are excited to have new films this week from two of their favourite companies that specialise in the beautiful restorations of lost classics: Denmark's Another World Entertainment and Deaf Crocodile. From A.W.E. we have "Pornography - a Musical" (1971), a series of erotic vignettes with music by amongst others jazz legend Dexter Gordon. (NB: the Bodil scene is NOT included, for obvious reasons.). "Dear Irene" (1971) is an erotic love triangle drama by a director better known for his books on great cinema directors. Lastly there is "The Sweet Life on Mallorca" (1965...
2023-03-2939 min
They Live By FilmEpisode 58: Another Interview with Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok (Deaf Crocodile)All the way back in Episode 8 we brought you our first interview episode with the legendary restoration artist and technician, Craig Rogers, and the legendary film programmer, author and raconteur, Dennis Bartok, as they were setting off on their joint venture, Deaf Crocodile. Now, 50 episodes later they are back to talk to us again about how massively their label has grown over the past 12 or so months, and share some great stories along the way. www.theylivebyfilm.com Adam's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TheOwls23/ Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/ Chris' subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/personalhistoryoffilm/ www.instagram...
2022-08-121h 17The Disc ConnectedBonus- Boutique Blu Ray Label Interview with Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers of Deaf Crocodile!I sat down with Dennis and Craig from Deaf Crocodile, a Vinegar Syndrome partner label, to discuss everything from restoration work, programming pristine prints of Bava films, rare Monty Python animation, and especially their Kickstarter for SOLOMON KING. Craig and Dennis have been working in the industry for YEARS and have so much knowledge to pass along, not to mention countless stories about programming, directing, working in the industry, and much more. Visit Deaf Crocodile's website here: https://www.deafcrocodile.com/ Support the SOLOMON KING Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deaf-crocodile/restoring-sal-watts-solomon-king Deaf Crocodile on Twitter: https://twitter.co...
2022-08-111h 27
Criterion NowCriterion Now – Episode 133 – Talking Film Restoration and More with Deaf Crocodile
Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers from Deaf Crocodile join us for an insightful discussion about film restoration. Dennis also shares some interesting stories from living in Hollywood ranging from Tony Curtis, James Wong Howe, and the Manson family. They talk about their work on Assault on Precinct 13 and Chameleon street. They even reveal a secret about something they are working on. Finally, they chime in on modern color grading and conclude that, yes, Teal Ray is a thing.
Episode Links
Classic Film Collective
Deaf Crocodile website
Deaf Crocodile Facebook
Deaf C...
2021-10-0700 min
CineJourneys (master feed)Criterion Now – Episode 133 – Talking Film Restoration and More with Deaf Crocodile
Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers from Deaf Crocodile join us for an insightful discussion about film restoration. Dennis also shares some interesting stories from living in Hollywood ranging from Tony Curtis, James Wong Howe, and the Manson family. They talk about their work on Assault on Precinct 13 and Chameleon street. They even reveal a secret about something they are working on. Finally, they chime in on modern color grading and conclude that, yes, Teal Ray is a thing.
Episode Links
Classic Film Collective
Deaf Crocodile website
Deaf Crocodile Facebook
Deaf C...
2021-10-071h 39
Criterion NowCriterion Now – Episode 133 – Talking Film Restoration and More with Deaf CrocodileDennis Bartok and Craig Rogers from Deaf Crocodile join us for an insightful discussion about film restoration.
2021-10-071h 39
They Live By FilmEpisode 8: Interview with Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok (Deaf Crocodile)For this special episode of They Live By Film, we are honored and excited to bring you a full hour-long discussion with the legendary restoration artist and technician, Craig Rogers, and the legendary film programmer, author and raconteur, Dennis Bartok. The reason for scheduling this interview was for us to speak with the founders of Deaf Crocodile Films (www.deafcrocodile.com), but what none of us were quite expecting was two of the most connected people working in film today also happened to be humble and down to earth film buffs willing to chew the fat over a shared appreciation...
2021-03-121h 06