Mina Gracey
Circuit Court Entertainment
Where we examine all forms of entertainment through the lens of law and history. Twitter: @CCEPod, Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/circuitcourtentertainment Reddit: r/CCEPOD/ Art by @empresscirque on twitter
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Episodes
Calling a Recess 12.02.2025 2:04
I was working on the episode and I just... couldn't get a sentence together. My editor suggested I take a break so I will. I also will come back. I love this.
Docket 28 - Batman Returns (and it's effect on Super hero movies) 29.01.2025 14:42
sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nUSIcgva2p_MNaZ9kn7OYe6z0yA-VuuBjjK6FGZnzR4/edit?usp=sharing Also no, seriously, I was down and out for a WHILE. My voice still isn't quite right. So my apologies on either weird sounds or thoughts not completely tracking. My editor really liked this more vibe based analysis, but next time should be one with more support. I just saw Batman Returns for t...
Docket 27 - 2025 Public Domain Day 01.01.2025 9:52
Since the time of recording and the time of posting, Poe managed to jump into my second Which just... thank you Alan Wake crew. I hope you come back to see how much Alan Wake I can cram into this over all. But yes, Public Domain Day has returned! I love it, I love seeing what else we can get, and I can't wait until more comes. In the mean time, enjoy early Tin Tin and go check out Project Gutenber...
Docket 26 - Poe 18.12.2024 10:40
Hello everyone! Something a bit fun before we go into Holidays. Next episode is the Public Domain Day episode! Unfortunately most of the early info is not online. I did end up emailing the LA Public Library Archives for information and may update the sources if I get info. Speaking of: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTyY4pmMmskTsPT4tTagp3vt_Vqb-88Is00o4b-7Msc/edit?usp=sharing So, one full yea...
Docket 25 - James Bond and Kevin McClory 04.12.2024 13:01
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hm9EtP2Am_2nLRm4bdQiDRz8T3pF5OAKyNEryH_pwik/edit?usp=sharing I was alerted to this story over on Blue Sky and I'm so glad I was. This was a lot of fun to dig into, especially as a lot of it was stuffy I had vaguely heard only as "legal troubles" But as I had never really watched James Bond I kind of forgot. A lot of this research comes from a book calle...
Docket 24 - ESRB 20.11.2024 20:02
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdxg1iVkChMYAEKbhCZBFlYAKSLdCI_a-Ge4HvqU97g/edit?usp=sharing And I had fun doing this! The ESRB creation and it's after effects is interesting and it's absolutely fascinating to compare it to the Movies Ratings Board. I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!
Docket 23: one year anniversary 06.11.2024 6:53
Thank you everyone. Sources will be put up soon, but for any human who listens to this podcast, thank you. You mean so much to me.
Docket 22 Scream and the Ghostface Mask 23.10.2024 11:55
Happy Halloween everyone! Enjoy this Spooky Episode before you go off and watch Scream! Also, we are nearing our 1 year anniversary! If you haven't left a review before, now would be a good time. I've only seen Scream1 but it was a really good movie. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19OZfW-VwM-7Psip6qQJOAX9W79dWZoQxJaZ4SWoNqOU/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 21 - the evil Dead 09.10.2024 19:17
I AM BACK! Sorry for the delay. Today we are talking about the Evil Dead and I had a good time researching it. For some reason my recording sounded a bit fast but well, I think it's fine. If not, reminders we do have transcripts along with sources. So, may as well put my rankings here. 1 and Rise are tied. Then Army of Darkness, then 2 (mostly tied) then 2013 at the bottom. I'm glad to get the sib...
Docket 20 - Barbie and Bild Lilli 28.08.2024 11:56
I had THREE different ideas fall through. So sorry if this feels a smidge rushed. But honestly, I get to talk about the often forgotten Bild Lilli. Who needs love. In addition both my editor and I will be out busy these next two weekends so while I will try to get an episode out, we may miss it. Sorry. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jOXV6wUttfcPKkYqLWGqCPTEvlECo2SiLM9GrF3gZOk/edit?us...
Docket 19 - Captain Marvel 14.08.2024 15:19
Time for one of the best comic book legal stories, Captain Marvel! All of them. I am Carol Corp and Kamala Corp, but Billy Batson is really great in his own way. I hope this answers any questions you had about the movies. Also sorry for the sound quality shift. I said "DC" instead of "Disney" and went to rerecord and uh... yeah. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MgcFKoTck1IrOtMcfeXLdAbu...
Docket 18 - Accessibility 31.07.2024 19:56
And JUST sneaking into the last day of Disability Awareness Month... Accessibility! I used to work at a movie theater and I had multiple instances of people trying to buy the wheelchair seats and not listening when I was saying there was literally no seat there. Don't do that. Sourches: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u23Z79vdEvN8QyldCpAbLlPH6R7aENpeZMis9W6iPiI/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 17: Interrogatory Robert Vann 17.07.2024 21:18
I had a great time learning about Robert Vann and the Oakmont Historical society! I will admit I was hoping to learn about a related topic, but unfortunately that is still on my to do list. But fortunately, this was fascinating and definitely feels like a less talked about period. Sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gA4qT1At8QqPXKo_ce3DZVF_qnlW72kiI9XhBVXi03w/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 16 - Studio Systems 03.07.2024 17:58
And we are back! My editor needed some time off so time to do a big episode, the Studio system! This was... more relevant when I started writing it. I hope you enjoy it! Sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ohY_5G6Aw9VMrf7zyIds4ABt2abHM-3iA6VprBlWiAs/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 15 - Names 12.06.2024 12:20
Hello! A less scientific but just as fun episode for you today! I had a lot of fun researching names, and seeing whether what I thought was true.... was actually true. For example: Khaleesi is still charting? I thought it would disappear after the Game of Thrones ending. Sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ISR7N6D0Qc9jpBJuLLrh9ZneIsUJ6NQHxrQTb0BQy_c/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 14 - Nosferatu 29.05.2024 12:21
With Dracula Daily season in full swing, I decided to look at one of the other major pieces of Vampire media, Nosferatu. This may be my most heavily sourced piece yet - more than King Kong - but it's also mostly youtube clips of vampires dissolving in sunlight. But I WAS reminded how good 2011's Fright Night was. Also go play Alan Wake. It's got nothing to do with vampires, it's just a good game....
Docket 13 - Payola 15.05.2024 14:47
Hello! I realized in edits I said Sony BGM, I mean Sony BMG. Also you may hear some different sounds mixed in, I had to record at a different time than usual and I didn't have the time/space/equipment to filter that out or rerecord. I had a lot of fun with this episode, and not only did I learn a lot, I've been evaluating to 40 stations (and stations that play the actual top 40 lists) a lot more....
Docket 12 - Living or Dead 01.05.2024 10:06
I AM BACK! Sorry about the delay, my initial podcast plan fell apart and then I was called in for jury duty. No, I'm serious. So, apologies for the shorter episode today, just working on getting it all back on schedule in the mean time. This one was fun to do! Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ5TUtF7QTs7nUzqFz1lBfY6sibiWHm0_28kxuXTmPA/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 11 - King Kong 27.03.2024 20:26
Thank you to my local law library for helping me with my research. I had a lot of fun doing this episode, and it was a lot of work too so I hope you enjoy it! There is so much in this episode I had to just gloss over, but Merien C Cooper definitely is a character. Sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zfQViUOF4DG_IVAeJbLtkhzM41JMH1dU4sIuSZF1mGc/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 10 - "Can it run Doom?" 13.03.2024 14:07
I'm still struggling to balance "being understood" and "Not sounding like a robot" and this episode doesn't strike the balance that well, but I get to talk about Copyleft! And also, DOOM. Sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cKQiXw6VGq8LJnowTjQzfH3Tcyd5mRftL5fpda53qL0/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 9 - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 28.02.2024 15:14
Hello everyone! Time for a new episode about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit since Epic Mickey's remaster was just announced. Also, to clarify super quick, Woody Woodpecker and Oswald were both owned by Universal during most of this story, which is why I often draw direct comparisons between the two. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13uyBi5zsS4NBW6KHIfLRsStF2O3ssnbMCkWetcouNFw/edit?usp=sharing
Docket 8 His Girl Friday v Switching Channels 16.02.2024 17:49
Sorry for the delay! Today we are trying something new. As stated, I had a really fun time watching both movies and comparing them so find me on the socials if you want to suggest movies. Also, fun news, the last episode has become my most watched episode, and in just 2 weeks! So thank you! Sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aW2SnZkDOgc5xYV7WYeLOZYXXNhXlSRfy6yE9zViNRg/edit?usp=shari...
Docket 7 - Ever after High vs Descendants 31.01.2024 15:31
This one has been on my to do list for a while! I thoroughly enjoyed EAH when it came out, and I'm hoping it gets a return like Monster high did. Also, I've been playing around with some editing, (I found I spoke part of this a SMIDGE too fast. Not enough for a retake but enough it was probably hard to hear) and then I had to change the pitch so... if I sound a bit off that's why. Sources here: ht...
Docket 6 - Sonic Chronicles and Sonic Comics 19.01.2024 16:37
Sorry for the delay! Real life was a pain these last 2 weeks. Can you believe I have 6 episodes up? I'm really shocked. This is a really interesting topic I didn't get to talk about as much as I wanted to, otherwise I'd have gone off on a few tangents. I hope you enjoy! For sources click: here
Docket 5 - Public Domain Day 2024 03.01.2024 15:07
I had to do a retake rather late, so I do apologize for saying "Harold Logan" instead of Harold Lloyd and for implying Charade is ILLEGAL to watch, no it is very very legal. I'm also planning on making this an episode every year! Because so much gets missed. Apparently, some HITCHCOCK films are also in the public domain, though obviously very early works.
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