If you’re a film lover of any creed, you’re probably familiar with “the canon.” These movies are considered to be the greats for one reason or another. We started asking: Why do these movies get praised? Whether a financial or critical success, cult favorite, or film with some legacy, we’re going to talk about two things: 1. Why we think this movie got praised? 2. Is it actually any good? If you’ve ever loved a movie despite feeling like it wasn’t made for you or hated a movie that you were told is made for everyone, this is the podcast for you.
We Get a Little 'Spirited Away'
Spirited Away (2001) · Jun 10, 2021
Somebody Once Told Us that 'Shrek' is Gonna Roll Us
Shrek (2001) · May 7, 2021
'Nomadland' -- Sad, Bad, or an Amazon Ad?
Nomadland (2021) · Apr 15, 2021
...April Fool's! It's a 'Showgirls' episode!
Showgirls (1995) · Apr 2, 2021
A Little-Known Indie Called 'Star Wars'
Star Wars (1977) · Mar 11, 2021
What is Feminism?? Will 'Max Max: Fury Road' or 'Promising Young Woman' Tell Us?!?
Promising Young Woman (2020) · Feb 25, 2021
Yippee Ki-Yay, We're Talking About 'Die Hard!' (w/ Tiffani Swalley and Bill Gordon)
Die Hard (1988) · Dec 31, 2020
Can 'Frozen' Warm Our Hearts?
Frozen (2013) · Dec 19, 2020
'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' at the 'Space Jam'?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) · Nov 26, 2020
Is 'Hereditary' Heredi-scary? (w/ Krystal Ng)
Hereditary (2018) · Oct 31, 2020
BONUS! Found Footage Found Us
The Blair Witch Project (1999) · Oct 28, 2020
BONUS! Found Footage Found Us
Paranormal Activity (2007) · Oct 28, 2020
BONUS! Found Footage Found Us
Creep (2014) · Oct 28, 2020
We Try to Follow 'It Follows'
It Follows (2015) · Oct 14, 2020
Red, White, and 'Blue Velvet'
Blue Velvet (1986) · Sep 30, 2020
BONUS! 'Fight Club' Drops Some KNOWLEDGE
Fight Club (1999) · Sep 16, 2020
We Break the First Rule of 'Fight Club'
Fight Club (1999) · Sep 9, 2020
BONUS! 'Joker' Wins a Date with Chad Hamilton
Joker (2019) · Sep 1, 2020
'Joker' Lives in a Society
Joker (2019) · Aug 25, 2020