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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 ...
Musical Fantasy | Labyrinth Part 4
What are musical fantasies and what are the common tropes within them? In this episode, we chat about the musical fantasy genre, comparing “Labyrinth” with other famous musical fantasies, such as The Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods and Shrek. We a...
David Bowie | Labyrinth Part 3
Has Labyrinth turned us into David Bowie fans? In this episode, we chat about what makes David Bowie special, including his music, Ziggy Stardust, his style and his legacy. We also chat about the concept album and use of storytelling, comparing...
Puppets! | Labyrinth Part 2
Where have all the puppets gone? In this episode, we chat about the use of puppets in Labyrinth and how puppetry has become a lost art. We also touch on whether VFX is the new puppeteering and whether the use of physical props and effects (such...
Who is “Labyrinth” for? | Labyrinth Part 1
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, we are starting 2026 with the very strange “Labyrinth”! In this episode, we chat about who the film was made for and how it achieved its cult following.Let us know what you think and chat wit...
[SPECIAL] Mid-Decade Check-In (with Faus)
To start of the second half of the 2020’s, we invited Faus back to the podcast to chat about our top 3 films of the last 5 years. What were your favourites of the decade so far? Let us know on X: https:/...
[SPECIAL] 2025 Wrap Up
What were our top 5 five films of 2025? Listen into our annual wrap up episode where we chat about our favourite films of the year and what we are looking forward to in 2026!Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitt...
The Future of Sketch Comedy | Monty Python and The Holy Grail Part 3
Are we watching more comedy than ever before? In this episode, we chat about other forms of sketch comedy, including SNL and sketches on social media. We also postulate whether we have come back full circle to a more wholesome and “backyard” st...
Monty Python | Monty Python and The Holy Grail Part 2
We chat about the core hallmarks of Monty Python, particularly the comedy troupe’s history and the entirety of their franchise. We also postulate why they became so popular and how they have made their intellectual perspectives accessible to al...
Why Sketch Comedy Has a Cult Following | Monty Python and The Holy Grail Part 1
Why is “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” a cult classic? In this episode, we chat about sketch comedy and how its niche and polarising qualities help form cult followings. We also chat about our history with Monty Python and how it’s changed fr...
Cult Classics | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 4
What makes a film a cult classic? We chat about the key characteristics of a cult classic film, and how film criticism may or may not have shaped our top 100 lists. The episode ends with a chat about our own personal favourite cult classics.
Satirical Films | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 3
How does “But I’m a Cheerleader” use humour to show a different perspective on conversion therapy? In this episode, we chat about the use of satire in storytelling and recent examples of satirical films. We also chat about whether satire is eff...
Conversion Therapy & Gender Roles | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 2
In this episode, we chat about the gendered themes within “But I’m a Cheerleader”, particularly how the film treats and satirises conversion therapy. We also chat about gender and the performative element of “fitting into your gender stereotype...
Enemies to Lovers | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 1
Welcome to the Cult Classic genre! In this episode, we chat about the enemies to lovers trope, and discuss how this cult classic follows the general structure of a romcom. To wrap up the female friendship genre, we also compare Megan and Graham...
Retrospective Cult Classics | Jennifer’s Body Part 4
Why do bad films make such good cult classics? In this episode, we chat about how many films get “rediscovered” years later and form cult followings. We chat about why that might have happened with “Jennifer’s Body” and talk about how cult foll...