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The Aesthetics of Wealth | The Queen of Versailles Part 2
Why was there so much animal poo everywhere? In this episode, we talk about the gaudy aesthetics of wealth displayed in the film, particularly compared to quiet luxury or stealth wealth. We also chat about the toxic cycle of spending that impac...
Documentary Character Studies | The Queen of Versailles Part 1
This month, we’re chatting about yet another eccentric character, Jackie Segel, the Queen of Versailles (not the actual Versailles). We chat about the similarities she has with Timothy Treadwell and what makes them fascinating characters to stu...
[SPECIAL] Mid Year Check in with Faus
What are our favourite movies of 2026 so far? Listen in to Cheryl’s chat with special guest Faus to find out our highlights, what we’re looking forward to and the duds of 2026.Episode was recorded at The Dean Street Podcast Studio in Lon...
Werner Herzog | Grizzly Man Part 4
Why is Werner Herzog such a famous documentarian? In this episode, we chat about Werner Herzog’s filmography (did you know he also acted in narrative films?) and how the breadth of his work has also brought him into mainstream culture. We also ...
Self-taping | Grizzly Man Part 3
When does self-taping work in documentaries? In this episode, we talk about Timothy Treadwell’s self-tapes and how they work in “Grizzly man”. We also chat about the controversy around whether Werner Herzog was the right documentarian to handle...
Man vs Wild | Grizzly Man Part 2
Was Timothy Treadwell ok? In this episode, we chat about what makes Timothy Treadwell such an interesting character, particularly how he fits into the “man vs wild” trope. We also chat about how his recklessness was a sign of his unstable mind....
Animal Documentaries | Grizzly Man Part 1
Welcome to our season of documentaries - starting with “Grizzly Man”! Oftentimes, when we think of documentaries, we think of animal and nature documentaries, like “Planet Earth”. In this episode, we talk about how animal documentaries can be d...
Directors changing genres | Tenet Part 4
With his latest films “Oppenheimer” and “The Odyssey”, has Christopher Nolan changed genres? In this episode, we chat about when directors change format and genre and whether this impacts how we enjoy Nolan’s films.Let us know...
[SPECIAL] The Odyssey
What did we think about “The Odyssey”? Tune in to listen to our chat about the IMAX ticketing drama, what we thought about the performances and most crucially, how this film stacks up against the rest of Nolan’s filmography.Le...
Has Christopher Nolan gotten away with it? | Tenet Part 3
It’s no secret “Tenet” is hard to follow, and in this episode, we chat about what is hard to understand and whether the fact that it’s a Christopher Nolan film has helped set and manage audiences’ expectations when trying to decipher what’s goi...
Boy Movies | Tenet Part 2
What are boy movies? In this episode, we chat about the types of films that are considered “boy movies” and whether there are “girl movies”. More specifically, we chat about how Christopher Nolan’s films have all the hallmarks of a “boy movie”,...
How the pandemic may have impacted Tenet | Tenet Part 1
Welcome to Nolan month! In the lead up to “The Odyssey”, we are watching Lara’s favourite Nolan film, “Tenet”. We’re starting at the very beginning with the context in which Tenet was released, particularly speaking about the pandemic and how N...
The “cult” in cult classic | The Big Lebowski Part 4
It’s our cult classic wrap up! We chat about the unique perspectives of cult classics, including the fact that there are many cults featured in these films. We then question who the leader is in cult fandoms and whether these kinds of following...
The Ultimate Cult Classic | The Big Lebowski Part 3
We chat about how the combination of polarised reactions to the film, the existence of Dudeism and the rewatchability of the film makes “The Big Lebowski” the ultimate cult classic.Let us know what you think and chat with us o...
Dudeism | The Big Lebowski Part 2
What is Dudeism and is it really a religion? We chat about how the Dude inspired a religion (yes, it’s a real one!) and why the core philosophy of Dudeism matters. Our conversation also explores why bowling fits the film and philosophy of the D...
Allegory & Unsatisfying Endings | The Big Lebowski Part 1
We’re back with another Coen brothers film! We chat about the use of the stranger at the bar in the film and what the main lesson to learn from the Dude. In the podcast, we also explore the meandering, almost nonsensical structure of “The Big L...
Style vs. Substance | Beetlejuice Part 4
Tim Burton is has such a recognisable visual style, but would that have happened if he had catered to a mainstream audience? In this episode, we chat about when a director is able to develop their own visual style and why style with substance d...
Body Horror | Beetlejuice Part 3
With recent films like “Titane” and “The Substance”, are we entering a new wave of body horror films? In this episode, we chat about the creepiness of body horror and how how technology has changed the modern day “look” of the genre....
Are ghosts lame? | Beetlejuice Part 2
Why are ghosts not taken seriously? It seems that ghosts are pretty harmless compared to other scary creatures. We chat about what makes a creature scary and how romanticising ghosts may have influenced our perception of them....
The Haunted House | Beetlejuice Part 1
We’ve decided to watch “Beetlejuice”, because Cheryl can’t stomach many horror films. There are many cult classic horror films, many of which are set in haunted houses. Why are haunted houses the perfect setting? And, what does Beetlejuice do d...
Stanley Kubrick | Eyes Wide Shut Part 4
What makes a Kubrick film? In this episode, we chat about Stanley Kubrick, the undeniable quality of his films, and what makes his films so highly discussed. We also end the episode talking about the “Bait”, starring Riz Ahmed, and chat about w...
Dreams | Eyes Wide Shut Part 3
What was real and what was a dream in “Eyes Wide Shut”? In this episode, we talk about the use of dreams in films and how it makes the audience feel. We also chat about the source material 1926 German novella ‘Dream Story’ by Austrian writer Ar...
Married On-Screen & Off | Eyes Wide Shut Part 2
Will Alice and William’s marriage last after the events of “Eyes Wide Shut”? We chat about how jealousy is often the cause of miscommunication and drama in filmmaking. Our conversation ends with a discussion of our favourite real-life couples.<...
Sex on Screen | Eyes Wide Shut Part 1
Maybe the weirdest and most disturbing of the films we’ve watched on this podcast! We’re chatting about Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut”, particularly about how sex is depicted on film and how it compares with the depiction and sexual themes across “...
Charlie Kaufman | Being John Malkovich Part 4
Why does Charlie Kaufman have a cult following? In this episode, we chat about our thoughts on Charlie Kaufman films, particularly what we remember from them and whether we enjoy them or not. We also discuss what makes surrealist films difficul...