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Episode 4: Horror Noire

Welcome to Horror Week! Ariel, Sean, and Alex discuss Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and bring you an overview of the horror tropes, the power of representation, and the movies and roles that matter most to us, both those included and excluded from the documentary. Please note: This conversation does contain many spoilers for many horror films, but we feel these are essential to the conversation.

*I Am Not Your Negro

Ariel, Ellen, and Sherry sit down to discuss Raoul Peck's I Am Not Your Negro and the words and works of James Baldwin, and how they relate to this moment in American history. Through this documentary and essential quotes, three different generations of educators discuss the importance of Baldwin's work and the imperative to steep oneself in history. Our conversation takes many turns, from the invention of race to the bootstrap myth to the future of our nation, looking within and looking ahe...

I Am Not Your Negro

Ariel, Ellen, and Sherry sit down to discuss Raoul Peck's I Am Not Your Negro and the words and works of James Baldwin, and how they relate to this moment in American history. Through this documentary and essential quotes, three different generations of educators discuss the importance of Baldwin's work and the imperative to steep oneself in history. Our conversation takes many turns, from the invention of race to the bootstrap myth to the future of our nation, looking within and looking ahead.

Episode 3: I Am Not Your Negro

Ariel, Ellen, and Sherry sit down to discuss Raoul Peck's I Am Not Your Negro and the words and works of James Baldwin, and how they relate to this moment in American history. Through this documentary and essential quotes, three different generations of educators discuss the importance of Baldwin's work and the imperative to steep oneself in history. Our conversation takes many turns, from the invention of race to the bootstrap myth to the future of our nation, looking within and looking ahe...

Trailer: James Baldwin and I Am Not Your Negro

A preview to a conversation on the invention of race, bootstraps, and academia, through the work and words of James Baldwin.

Agora & Hypatia

Ariel discusses Hypatia of Alexandria with our science nerds, Ellen and Maria, through the lens of Agora, a 2009 biopic starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia. We talk perspective, scientific experimentation, ancient history, as well as conflicts between religion and science, and the importance of the simple act of questioning. Support the show

Episode 2: Agora (2009) and Hypatia

Ariel discusses Hypatia of Alexandria with our science nerds, Ellen and Maria, through the lens of Agora, a 2009 biopic starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia. We talk perspective, scientific experimentation, ancient history, as well as conflicts between religion and science, and the importance of the simple act of questioning.

Episode 2: Agora (2009) and Hypatia of Alexandria

Ariel discusses Hypatia of Alexandria with our science nerds, Ellen and Maria, through the lens of Agora, a 2009 biopic starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia. We talk perspective, scientific experimentation, ancient history, as well as conflicts between religion and science, and the importance of the simple act of questioning.

Aren’t You Happy?

Ariel, Dan, and Mike discuss Susanne Heinrich’s debut feature, Aren’t You Happy?, a film in 15 vignettes about a melancholy maiden moving from one space to the next, in search of a place to crash. Now available on Virtual Cinemas. Warning: Conversation includes spoilers.

Episode 1: Aren’t You Happy? (Redux)

Ariel, Dan, and Mike discuss Susanne Heinrich’s debut feature, Aren’t You Happy?, a film in 15 vignettes about a female protagonist as she moves from one space to the next, in search of a place to crash, now available on Virtual Cinemas. Warning: Conversation will include spoilers.

Ride the Omnibus (Trailer)

Episode 1: Aren’t You Happy? (2019)

Ariel, Dan, and Mike discuss Aren’t You Happy? - the debut film from Susanne Heinrich, a part of the Tales of Europe 2020 Collection, a new release streaming now on Virtual Cinemas through local independent theatres. Everything’s on the table: feminism, sexuality, art, capitalism, babies, and what’s making our wheels go round this week.. Come ride the Omnibus with us!