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 …
Podcast
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 …
The Umbrella Academy (Seasons 1 & 2)
Umbrella Academy Season 3 is coming, but we just can’t wait! For this episode, we explore the bizarre yet realistic family dynamics of The Umbrella …
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 Mandalorian (Season 2)
This week, Faefyx and Charlyn revisit The Mandalorian after watching Season 2. We discuss the different ways the identity of ‘Mandalorian’ is claimed and attributed …
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 …
The Legend of Korra
In a follow-up to our episode on Avatar: The Last Airbender, we discuss Korra as a protagonist, the show’s relationship with the status quo, and …