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[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...
Why puppets? | Being John Malkovich Part 3
Why did Charlie Kaufman choose to make the main character a puppet master? We chat about how puppets and the idea of being a “puppet master” is used throughout the story to symbolise power imbalances and identity.Let us know w...
Actors Playing Themselves | Being John Malkovich Part 2
Why did Charlie Kaufman choose John Malkovich? In this episode, we chat about John Malkovich and the various versions of himself in the film. We also chat about actors playing themselves or playing each other, particularly talking about the typ...
[SPECIAL] Oscars 2026 (w/ Laura)
Laura joins Lara in our annual Oscars special, where they share thoughts on this year’s film, their hot takes and predictions for this year’s Academy Awards.Let us know what you think and chat with us on X:
Surrealist Films | Being John Malkovich Part 1
Welcome to the brain of John Malkovich! So far, in 2026, we have watched some pretty weird films, but while weird, they weren’t as surrealist as “Being John Malkovich”. In this episode, we chat about what makes a film surrealist and discuss the...
Cult Classic Topics | Rocky Horror Picture Show Part 4
While Rocky Horror might not be as shocking now, it was definitely shocking and controversial when it first came out in the 70s. In this episode, we chat about the bravery of the filmmakers in creating such a bold film that deals with topics th...
Camp | Rocky Horror Picture Show Part 3
What makes something camp? In this episode, we talk about how camp Rocky Horror Picture is and how its camp aesthetic and sensibility makes it timeless. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X:
Eventising | Rocky Horror Picture Show Part 2
What is eventising and how does Rocky Horror use events to keep its fans engaged in the fandom? We chat about the experiential element of Rocky Horror Picture Show, particularly the sense of expression and belonging that cult followers feel whe...
Word of Mouth | Rocky Horror Picture Show Part 1
Let’s do the time warp again! We couldn’t resist watching the most popular cult classic of all cult classics - Rocky Horror Picture Show! This episode, we chat about how we first got introduced to the film, it’s stage origins and how it became ...