Watch The Film With Us
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days 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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“Mad Max” the Franchise | Furiosa Part 2
July 11, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat is a franchise? This episode, we broaden our discussion to the entire Mad Max series, talking about the gossip on the set of “Fury Road”, the increasing popularity of the franchise and how it’s faring compared to other franchises. 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.or...
Female Leads in Action | Furiosa Part 1
July 04, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe couldn’t just skip past Mad Max: Furiosa! We open this month with a chat about female leads in action movies, the limited solo female led movies and our thoughts on Furiosa herself. 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
Toy Movies | Bumblebee Part 4
June 27, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWith the success of Barbie last year, we’re now seeing so many more toy movies being green lit. But how have toy movies changed over the years? And who do we think toy movies are actually made for? 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
Multi-talented Actors | Bumblebee Part 3
June 20, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBHas Hailee Steinfeld been typecast all throughout her acting career? We begin our conversation with a chat about the career of Hailee Steinfeld before moving to the wider industry, looking at multi-discipline actors and musicians. 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/fil...
Transformers Lore & VFX | Bumblebee Part 2
June 13, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWe had so many questions about while watching the Bumblebee - like how do they reproduce? Are they a species or are they robots? In this episode, we do a bit of research into Transformers lore before moving onto a chat about the visual effects 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) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. h...
The best Transformers film?! | Bumblebee Part 1
June 06, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBKicking off a new genre with another Hailee Steinfeld film, Bumblebee! Did you know this Transfomers film is the highest rated of the franchise? In this episode, we chat about whether it deserves it’s high rating and what we liked and not liked about 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) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) licens...
Our Conclusions on the Western Genre | True Grit Part 4
May 30, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn our last episode talking about the Western genre, we talk about whether our perceptions have changed and the highs and lows of the season. We also wrap up True Grit with our final thoughts and a rating. 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: ...
Feminist Films | True Grit Part 3
May 23, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIs True Grit a feminist film? In this episode, we chat about what makes a film feminist, and how gender plays a role in making True Grit as good as it is. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Woman with a Camera Movie Summit: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=woman-with-a-movie-camera-summit-2024&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Ka...
Tween Actors | True Grit Part 2
May 16, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBPart of the reason why True Grit is such an accessible Western is because it’s from the perspective of a tween. In this episode, we chat about our favourite child actors and a gap in stories from the tween perspective. 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/JeffSpeed...
Lawful vs Lawless | True Grit Part 1
May 09, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’re ending our Western season true to form - with a strong female character, which is super rare in the Western genre. This episode brings us full circle back to the Coen brothers, where No Country For Old Men also featured curious characters who dip in and out of law. 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 (...
[SPECIAL] 200 Episodes!
May 02, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWow, we’ve hit 200 episodes since we started this podcast four years ago! Listen in on our reminiscing and also what we think our next genre should be 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) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Neo-westerns | Brokeback Mountain Part 4
April 25, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat are neo-westerns, and how do they differ from spaghetti and revisionist westerns? We also chat about why we personally prefer neo-westerns and how Brokeback Mountain explores the cowboy stereotype through their relationships with various other 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) licens...
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...