Knives Out
Charlyn and Fyx are back after a spring/early summer of gardening, isolation, and depression! We apologize for having such a long gap since our last …
Movie
The Half of It (Alice Wu)
This week we watched and discussed Alice Wu’s acclaimed film The Half of It. We think you should watch it, too! We discuss the elegant …
Inside Out
We’re taking a break with this pre-recorded episode. In October 2020, we indulged in a re-watch and discussion of the comforting, but also emotionally complex …
Solo & The Reception of Star Wars Movies (Pre-Ramble)
This Pre-Ramble on Solo was originally a Patreon-exclusive episode, but we’re now making it available to everyone as a sampling of what we do on …
The Muppet Christmas Carol creates a different Scrooge (Video)
We all know Scrooge from the fantastic holiday classic “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” the 1992 adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” However, as with any adaptation, …
Home Alone
It’s another seasonal episode! This time we delve into a holiday classic: the slapstick-heavy, and yet surprisingly sad Macaulay Culkin vehicle, Home Alone. This one …
Happiest Season
We’re getting into the holiday spirit with the record-breaking, LGBTQ-centered holiday rom-com Happiest Season! Enjoy an exploration of the nuanced depiction of the sometimes-messy coming-out …