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Send us Fan Mail While watching, it’s hard to believe that Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan with no ropes. But, that’s what makes “Free Solo” so thrilling to watch. In this episode, we chat about documentaries that capture seemingly impossible feats and stories and how real life can produce some of the most thrilling stories.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WT...

Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to talk about Cheryl’s favourite documentary “Free Solo” - just in time for Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s new film “Everest” coming out later this month. This episode, we’re starting by chatting about Alex Honnold, particularly how the film is a character study through the lens of his friends, family and relationships. Let us know what you think and c...

Send us Fan Mail Friend of the pod Laura is back, joining Lara to talk about this year’s TIFF. Besides the movie that we watched, we talk about the first year of the market at TIFF and how it has impacted the public’s access to the festival.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Lic...

Send us Fan Mail Did Jackie and David really love each other? In this episode, we chat about the central relationship of the documentary, particularly about the power imbalances and how Lauren Greenfield wants the audience to feel about them. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Lic...

Send us Fan Mail Why was there so much animal poo everywhere? In this episode, we talk about the gaudy aesthetics of wealth displayed in the film, particularly compared to quiet luxury or stealth wealth. We also chat about the toxic cycle of spending that impacts some people who suddenly become extremely wealthy. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Them...

Send us Fan Mail This month, we’re chatting about yet another eccentric character, Jackie Segel, the Queen of Versailles (not the actual Versailles). We chat about the similarities she has with Timothy Treadwell and what makes them fascinating characters to study in a documentary. Our conversation also includes how Lauren Greenfield explores the American Dream from the perspective of the Segels an...

Send us Fan Mail What are our favourite movies of 2026 so far? Listen in to Cheryl’s chat with special guest Faus to find out our highlights, what we’re looking forward to and the duds of 2026. Episode was recorded at The Dean Street Podcast Studio in London, UK. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (...

Send us Fan Mail Why is Werner Herzog such a famous documentarian? In this episode, we chat about Werner Herzog’s filmography (did you know he also acted in narrative films?) and how the breadth of his work has also brought him into mainstream culture. We also chat a bit more about Spiderman and for those who are interested, the Spiderman podcast that Cheryl references: https://www.npr.org/2023/06...

Send us Fan Mail When does self-taping work in documentaries? In this episode, we talk about Timothy Treadwell’s self-tapes and how they work in “Grizzly man”. We also chat about the controversy around whether Werner Herzog was the right documentarian to handle Timothy Treadwell’s footage. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Li...

Send us Fan Mail Was Timothy Treadwell ok? In this episode, we chat about what makes Timothy Treadwell such an interesting character, particularly how he fits into the “man vs wild” trope. We also chat about how his recklessness was a sign of his unstable mind. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c)...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our season of documentaries - starting with “Grizzly Man”! Oftentimes, when we think of documentaries, we think of animal and nature documentaries, like “Planet Earth”. In this episode, we talk about how animal documentaries can be different and how malleable this particular genre can be. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs T...

Send us Fan Mail With his latest films “Oppenheimer” and “The Odyssey”, has Christopher Nolan changed genres? In this episode, we chat about when directors change format and genre and whether this impacts how we enjoy Nolan’s films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed unde...

Send us Fan Mail What did we think about “The Odyssey”? Tune in to listen to our chat about the IMAX ticketing drama, what we thought about the performances and most crucially, how this film stacks up against the rest of Nolan’s filmography. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Lice...

Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret “Tenet” is hard to follow, and in this episode, we chat about what is hard to understand and whether the fact that it’s a Christopher Nolan film has helped set and manage audiences’ expectations when trying to decipher what’s going on. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenbe...

Send us Fan Mail What are boy movies? In this episode, we chat about the types of films that are considered “boy movies” and whether there are “girl movies”. More specifically, we chat about how Christopher Nolan’s films have all the hallmarks of a “boy movie”, and yet is able to appeal to a broad range of audiences. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Nolan month! In the lead up to “The Odyssey”, we are watching Lara’s favourite Nolan film, “Tenet”. We’re starting at the very beginning with the context in which Tenet was released, particularly speaking about the pandemic and how Nolan’s previous films may have impacted audiences’ perception and expectations of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on...

Send us Fan Mail It’s our cult classic wrap up! We chat about the unique perspectives of cult classics, including the fact that there are many cults featured in these films. We then question who the leader is in cult fandoms and whether these kinds of followings should be labelled as “cult”. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra...

Send us Fan Mail We chat about how the combination of polarised reactions to the film, the existence of Dudeism and the rewatchability of the film makes “The Big Lebowski” the ultimate cult classic. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution N...

Send us Fan Mail What is Dudeism and is it really a religion? We chat about how the Dude inspired a religion (yes, it’s a real one!) and why the core philosophy of Dudeism matters. Our conversation also explores why bowling fits the film and philosophy of the Dude. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another Coen brothers film! We chat about the use of the stranger at the bar in the film and what the main lesson to learn from the Dude. In the podcast, we also explore the meandering, almost nonsensical structure of “The Big Lebowski”, and how that adds to the main feeling and takeaway from the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitt...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Burton is has such a recognisable visual style, but would that have happened if he had catered to a mainstream audience? In this episode, we chat about when a director is able to develop their own visual style and why style with substance doesn’t last long in the film industry.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit...

Send us Fan Mail With recent films like “Titane” and “The Substance”, are we entering a new wave of body horror films? In this episode, we chat about the creepiness of body horror and how how technology has changed the modern day “look” of the genre. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright...

Send us Fan Mail Why are ghosts not taken seriously? It seems that ghosts are pretty harmless compared to other scary creatures. We chat about what makes a creature scary and how romanticising ghosts may have influenced our perception of them. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Li...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve decided to watch “Beetlejuice”, because Cheryl can’t stomach many horror films. There are many cult classic horror films, many of which are set in haunted houses. Why are haunted houses the perfect setting? And, what does Beetlejuice do differently with the haunted house? Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ult...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a Kubrick film? In this episode, we chat about Stanley Kubrick, the undeniable quality of his films, and what makes his films so highly discussed. We also end the episode talking about the “Bait”, starring Riz Ahmed, and chat about who we want to be the next James Bond. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit:...