Watch The Film With Us
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago -Enjoy film analysis with a dose of nonsensical, sassy commentary? Watch the film with us! Every month, hosts Lara and Cheryl deep dive into a film and chat about four topics related to the movie. We draw comparisons with other films we have watched and chat about how the film industry has and continues to develop. Listen in on our lighthearted conversations as we watch and reflect on different film genres, with small doses of silliness sprinkled throughout! Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
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The Impact of Brokeback Mountain | Brokeback Mountain Part 3
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about how “Brokeback Mountain” impacted queer cinema and the film industry in general. We also draw comparisons to the recent “All of Us Strangers” and how both films have many similarities expressed in different ways. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccm...
Queerness in Hyper-masculine Contexts | Brokeback Mountain Part 2
April 11, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWith the western being such a masculine genre, we draw parallels with other hyper-masculine arenas of life, such as sports and the military, and discuss the impact of those arenas on the queer community and the performance of masculinity and heightened male emotion within those parts of society. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Att...
Gay Cowboys! | Brokeback Mountain Part 1
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat is the definition of a cowboy? In this episode, we finally learn what a cowboy means and come to the conclusion why gay cowboys actually make a lot of sense! We also compare the three queer characters from “Brokeback Mountain” and “The Power of the Dog”, including how they differ and how their upbringing may have changed their attitudes. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copy...
Toxic Masculinity | The Power of the Dog Part 4
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode we focus on Benedict Cumberbatch’s character, Phil, and how his performance of masculinity ultimately caused his own downfall. We also question the true villain of the film and talk about the shifting power dynamics within the family at the end. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) licen...
Revenge | The Power of the Dog Part 3
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat are our favourite revenge films? **SPOILERS INSIDE THE EPISODE** We chat about the ending, whether it is a satisfying revenge film and what makes a great revenge film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Class in Westerns | The Power of the Dog Part 2
March 14, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWhy isn’t class often explored in the western genre? We also chat about the character of George and how his naivety caused the events of “The Power of the Dog”. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Jane Campion | The Power of the Dog Part 1
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe’re back to a more conventional Western film… and boy, have we got opinions on “The Power of the Dog”. Listen in on our conversation about Jane Campion, our overall thoughts on the film and why we chose “The Power of the Dog” for the podcast. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.cc...
[SPECIAL] Oscars 2024 (with special guests!)
February 29, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBJoined once again by Laura and Kyle, this episode is all about the Oscars. Listen in on some hot takes and predictions for this year’s Academy Awards! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Why “Back to the Future” is popular | Back to the Future III Part 4
February 22, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn our final episode, we chat about what makes this franchise special and why it continues to be popular. We also postulate about whether there would be a remake and how that could work. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
VFX Past & Present | Back to the Future III Part 3
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHow has visual effects and CGI developed over the years? We also chat about whether good visual effects matters, especially when watching older films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Time Travel | Back to the Future III Part 2
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBHow have we not talked about time travel until now? In this episode, we chat about what constitutes as a time travel film and what genres are often paired with time travel plot lines. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Did we change genres? | Back to the Future III Part 1
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHold up - why are we watching Back to the Future? To our surprise, the third installation of the Back to the Future franchise was a western, because Mcfly and Doc end up travelling back in time to the 1850’s. We talk about how we liked the film and how it compares to the first iconic film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attributi...
The Revisionist Western | Django Unchained Part 4
January 25, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWhat is a revisionist western? In this episode, we chat about how Django Unchained falls under the subgenre revisionist western, and how it differs from other westerns. We also chat about films and their contexts both during production and upon release - and how that influences what we think about it. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commo...
Why isn’t slavery depicted in many Westerns? | Django Unchained Part 3
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBEven though westerns are set around the same time as the civil war, slavery isn’t often portrayed in the genres. Why is that? In this episode, we chat about how changing contemporary audience interests and attention spans may have something to do with the complexity of storytelling in the modern day western genre. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a C...
Auteurs | Django Unchained Part 2
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhy are some directors, like Quentin Tarantino, considered auteurs? We chat all about auteurs in this episode - from notable filmmakers to our favourite auteurs. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Quentin Tarantino | Django Unchained Part 1
January 04, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe’re starting 2024 by challenging ourselves to watch a film by a director that we don’t usually watch - Quentin Tarantino! What do we think of him and did we like Django Unchained? Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
[SPECIAL] 2023 End of Year Picks
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBAnother year, another top 5! Listen in to our top picks this year and what films we’re looking forward to next year. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Loose Alliances | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 4
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOur chat about the culmination of the film and its iconic shootout scene leads us to talk about the loose alliances of the three main characters in the film, and whether “The Good” (i.e. Blondie) was actually good? Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/...
Lawlessness | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 3
December 14, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWhy is there so much killing in Westerns? We chat about the characters’ lack of morals and lawlessness in Westerns - why it exists and how it makes the film feel more masculine in nature. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Western Protagonists | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 2
December 07, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBClint Eastwood is one of the most iconic Western actor - but why? What do we look for in the Western protagonist? In this episode, we chat about the qualities and look of a Western protagonist and why certain actors seem better matched to portray these characters. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) li...
Spaghetti Westerns | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 1
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBOne of our oldest and most challenging films we’ve watched on the podcast: Sergio Leone’s “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”. This episode, we chat about our impressions of the film and chat about the sub-genre, Spaghetti Westerns. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/file...
The Ending + Adapting for Westerns | No Country For Old Men Part 4
November 23, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWe had to talk about the ending - was it satisfying or surprising? Our conversation also leads us back to adaptations and the types of narrative adjustments that are made for more mainstream content (ex. Harry Potter). Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpee...
Psychopaths | No Country For Old Men Part 3
November 16, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe couldn’t talk about “No Country For Old Men” without dedicating an entire episode talking Anton Chigurh and Javier Bardem’s phenomenal, bone-chilling performance of a psychopath. In this episode, we also chat about other psychopaths in film, and how the introduction (or lack of back story) of Anton Chigurh influenced our experience of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c)...
The Coen Brothers | No Country For Old Men Part 2
November 09, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBCoen or Safdie? In this episode, we chat about all things Coen brothers - from their filmmaking style to their background and interest in westerns. Our conversation also leads us to a wider conversation about artistic partnerships and relationships. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://d...
Masculine films | No Country For Old Men Part 1
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWelcome to our Western season - and what a departure from the last few films we’ve been watching on the pod! We chat about whether the western genre is a more masculine drama and discuss our initial thoughts on No Country For Old Men. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org...
Feminist Characters Over the Years | 10 Things I Hate About You Part 4
October 26, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn our final episode of book adaptations, we talk about one unifying feature of all of the stories we’ve watched the last few months: strong female leads. From our personal favourites to discussing the similarities and differences between them all, listen in on our conversation about feminist characters over the years and our wrap up of book adaptations. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenb...
Sisterhood | 10 Things I Hate About You Part 3
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBBefore Anna and Elsa, there was Biana and Kat, because at the heart of “10 Things I Hate About You” is a story about sisterhood. We talk about sisterhood stories and the different forms of sisterhood in film, tv and our media - and why that’s important. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http...
Rebel Attitude | 10 Things I Hate About You Part 2
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat better way to first meet a character than for them to enter into a scene with “Bad Reputation” blasting in their car? That’s how we first meet Kat in “10 Things I Hate About You”. This episode, we talk about rebels and the act of rebellion over the years both on screen and off. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Nonc...
Problems within Problems | 10 Things I Hate About You Part 1
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBOur last film of our book adaptation theme is “10 Things I Hate About You”. We chat about the story structure of the script and the Shakespearean nature of “problems within problems” - particularly in his comedies. Along the way, we couldn’t resist talking about Nolan and action films - and we snuck in two other TIFF films we watched at the end. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) c...
[SPECIAL] Toronto International Film Festival 2023
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBHaving just gotten back from TIFF, we chat about our thoughts on this year’s festival, including the lineup and how it felt without actors attending the festival. Stay tuned to also find out our top 5 films of TIFF! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/...
Romantic Tropes | Shakespeare in Love Part 4
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWithin “Shakespeare in Love”, we can find many romantic and character tropes in the film - leading us to have a wider conversation about tropes and how it affects our experience watching a film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Why do we still study Shakespeare? | Shakespeare in Love Part 3
September 14, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBShakespeare continues to be studied in schools and performed on stages around the world. Why is that? In this episode, we chat about the impact of Shakespeare on our education and society - and how it influences our culture over time. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org...
Old vs New Adaptations | Shakespeare in Love Part 2
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBShakespeare in Love is one of the older films we’ve watched recently, and of the period pieces it’s the oldest one. How does it compare with the other period adaptations we’ve watched? And, what does it say about changing audience tastes over time? Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://di...
Interpretative Biopics | Shakespeare in Love Part 1
August 31, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBTaking a step back in time, we’re watching Shakespeare in Love this month! In this episode, we chat about the similarities and differences between Shakespeare in Love and Emily, particularly about the interpretations of both writers’ lives. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixt...
New wave biopics | Emily Part 4
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFrom Emily to Oppenheimer, we’re seeing a trend in biopics lately, where it’s less about events or products or objects, but more so about the person behind the craft or science. What makes this take on biopics work and why are we so fascinated by these people? Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) licens...
Nepo-babies | Emily Part 3
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWere Charlotte, Emily and Anne nepo-siblings? We couldn’t resist loosely tying in a conversation about nepo-babies into this film, because some sources have said that Charlotte Bronte might have helped with Emily Bronte’s success. And also it’s always fun to talk about nepo-babies! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Nonco...
Fake History | Emily Part 2
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHow accurate was “Emily”? As it turns out, not very! We chat about all the inconsistencies and how the film is maybe “fake news”? Our conversation also shifts to why the fictionalised aspects of Emily didn’t work, and when this technique does work in other films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) lic...
163: Fake History | Emily Part 2
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHow accurate was “Emily”? As it turns out, not very! We chat about all the inconsistencies and how the film is maybe “fake news”? Our conversation also shifts to why the fictionalised aspects of Emily didn’t work, and when this technique does work in other films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) lic...
How it Compares | Emily Part 1
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMoving from Charlotte Bronte to Emily Bronte - except instead of watching Wuthering Heights, we decided to watch the 2022 film, Emily - an interpretative film about Emily’s life and the influences of Wuthering Heights. In this episode, we chat about our thoughts on the film and how it compares to all the other period pieces we’ve watched lately. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) c...
[SPECIAL] Oppenheimer
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat did we think of Oppenheimer? This episode, we chat about the latest Nolan release, our expectations going in and how it compares to his other films. Tune in to see if any of us did Barbenheimer! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javole...
Falling For Your Boss | Jane Eyre Part 4
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBLara introduces her quest to find more movies where governesses fall for their boss, before we chat about the character of Mr. Rochester and marriage (again) in Jane Eyre. More specifically, we chat about the plot twist in the film and how we feel about the ending of the story. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommer...
Spooky Sound of Music | Jane Eyre Part 3
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode, we chat about how strangely similar Jane Eyre is to (surprisingly) The Sound of Music, leading us to a chat about governesses and the subtle commentary on class within Jane Eyre. We also talk about how Jane’s role as a governess made her a match for Mr. Rochester, tying it in with the “falling for your boss” trope. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Lic...
Setting as a Character | Jane Eyre Part 2
July 06, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWhen you watch “Jane Eyre” it feels completely different to watching an Austen adaptation. In this episode, we explore why that might be and how setting plays a role in the film, particularly comparing and contrasting with other similar films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccm...
The Brontë Sisters vs Austen | Jane Eyre Part 1
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBye bye Austen, we’ll miss you, but before we say our final farewell, and welcome in the Brontë sisters, we thought we’d do a quick comparison or showdown of these amazing female British writers. In this episode, we talk about thematic and tonal differences as well as similarities across Austen and Brontë stories. Reference: The Guardian, “Jane Austen v Emily Brontë: who's the queen of English literature?” https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/feb/28/jane-austen-v-emily-bronte-queen-engl...
Marriage | Pride & Prejudice Part 4
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWe chat through the different types of marital relationships found in the film, exploring how Jane Austen presents the marriages in the story. Our chat also touches on the financial side of marriage, whether the marriage types still exist in our modern society and marriage as an institution. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribu...
Love vs. Like | Pride & Prejudice Part 3
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBDo you believe in love at first sight? In this episode, we compare Elizabeth and Jane’s relationships, discussing how quickly Jane seems to fall “in love” with Mr. Bingley. We talk about how unsatisfying it is when there’s no chase, but also how it feels so much harder to find love in the modern world. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Comm...
Mr. Darcy | Pride & Prejudice Part 2
June 08, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBBefore Edward Cullen, there was Darcy… This episode we chat about iconic Mr. Darcy and how he has become larger than life in mainstream culture. We also compare the Darcy’s (Colin Firth vs Matthew MacFadyen), which portrayal we prefer and potentially why they are so different. We end our conversation talking about why Darcy has so many fangirls and also sneak in a little bit of Twilight in our conversation. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_With...
Jane Austen | Pride & Prejudice Part 1
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe couldn’t stroll on past Jane Austen without talking about Pride & Prejudice! And what better way to introduce Pride & Prejudice than talking about Jane Austen herself? This episode, we chat about the themes in her books and which book we think will be adapted next. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0...
The British Film Industry | Emma Part 2
May 25, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBPeriod pieces are usually done by a British cast and crew - which leads us to a conversation about the British Film Industry and how the talent pool really isn’t that big. We also chat about two distinct styles of British content: period and gritty, industrial styles - and why those styles may have emerged. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative...
Cher vs Emma | Emma Part 1
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWho did it best? Which version of Emma do we like more? Listen in on our conversation about the 2020 version of Emma and how it compares with Clueless. We also talk about the ways Cher and Emma are similar and yet different, particularly the differences in portrayal of popularity from the two eras. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons ...