You Made Me Watch That?!

This week, Colleen and Wickham pay tribute to one of cinema’s most singular presences — Tim Curry. Three films, three completely different genres, and one man who somehow walks away with every single one of them. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” turned 51 this year and hasn’t aged a day. “Clue” remains the most chaotic and joyful whodunit ever committed to film. And “Charlie’s Angels” — well, Tim C...

Some episodes take the scenic route. This one was recorded in June, sat patiently through the summer, and landed right where it belongs — LGBTQ+ History Month. Colleen and Ada sit down with two of queer cinema’s most beloved classics: John Cameron Mitchell’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, a punk rock odyssey about identity, love, and the origin of the soul, and Mike Nichols’ “The Birdcage”, where Ro...

This week, Wickham and Ada explore a very specific cinematic tradition — band movies, where the music is the myth and the myth needs a screen. From the Beatles' anarchic two-film romp with Richard Lester in the '60s, to the Spice Girls turning girl power into a gloriously chaotic road trip, to The Weeknd's dark, semi-autobiographical farewell to his own stage persona in Hurry Up Tomorrow. Someone...

This week, Colleen and Ada lace up and hit the floor with two of the defining dance movies of the 1980s. Footloose brings the rebellion — a city kid rolls into a small town where dancing is literally illegal, and what follows is equal parts culture clash, coming-of-age story, and undeniable soundtrack. Then, Dirty Dancing brings the romance — a sheltered young woman's summer vacation takes an...

The Odyssey is still going strong — $1.55 billion worldwide and counting, now officially Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing film of all time. With the film well into its second month in theaters, Colleen, Taylan, and Noor go a little deeper: the themes, the craft, the mythology, and everything worth arguing about. Spoilers throughout. It's still a long way back to Ithaca. PS: If you'...

This week, Colleen and Wickham inaugurate a new series — Plane Movies, dedicated to the sacred art of the 30,000-foot watch. And what better way to kick things off than with the Venom trilogy: three films that ask nothing of you, demand no emotional investment, and deliver exactly what they promise. Pure, unapologetic popcorn cinema at cruising altitude. Enjoy the flight!

Hey y'all! This week, Wickham and Colleen tackle two of Apple TV+'s most talked-about series of the season. First, Widow's Bay — the horror-comedy from creator Katie Dippold and director Hiro Murai, set on a cursed New England island where a hapless mayor's dream of turning his isolated community into a tourist destination goes very, very wrong. Then, Pluribus — Vince Gilligan'...

Christopher Nolan returns for the first time since Oppenheimer with his most ambitious film yet — an adaptation of Homer's foundational epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus on his long, monster-riddled journey home from the Trojan War. Shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film and powered by a cast that stretches from Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway to Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Robert Pattinson, The...

This week, Colleen and Ada go deep on the filmography of Kristoffer Borgli — the Norwegian director who has quietly become one of the most unsettling voices in contemporary cinema. First, Dream Scenario (2023), in which Nicolas Cage plays a mild-mannered professor who inexplicably begins appearing in strangers' dreams — a surreal premise that Borgli twists into a razor-sharp satire of fame, re...

Welcome to the second part of our two-part Summer Horror series — hope you know your exits! This week, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada check in to the year's most claustrophobic double feature, starting with Genki Kawamura's " Exit 8" (2025), adapted from the viral indie game that had the internet glued to a single hallway for years. Then it's down into the " Backrooms" — Kane Parsons' A24 debut that to...

Hey y'all! Our two-part Summer Horror series kicks off as Wickham and Ada dig into two of the year's most acclaimed scares: first, Curry Barker's "Obsession" (2026), a 95%-on-Rotten-Tomatoes "monkey's-paw nightmare" in which a shy music store employee uses a supernatural "One Wish Willow" novelty toy to make his crush fall in love with him, only for th...

Few directors captured alienation, emotional instability, and restless rebellion quite like Nicholas Ray, whose films turned damaged outsiders into some of cinema’s most unforgettable characters. In this week's remarkable episode, Wickham and Colleen delve into Mr. Ray's filmography, focusing on "In a Lonely Place" (1950), "Johnny Guitar" (1954), and " Rebel Withou...

Hey y'all! In today's episode, we are back with yet another live recording session, where this time Colleen and Ada talk about starting a podcast and our journey, accompanied by the lovely Bilkent FADA crowd. Many thanks to the organizers of FADA Fest for inviting us!

A gothic reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein legend, "The Bride!" explores identity and autonomy through a woman brought to life against her will. In this week's delightful episode, Wickham is joined by Alev Flannagan to talk about "The Bride!" (2026, dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal).

With its poetic visuals and powerhouse performances, "Hamnet" has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about period dramas, reframing Shakespeare’s legacy through the intimate tragedy at the heart of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. In this week's episode, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada are joined by a live audience of Bilkent Cinema Society attendants to talk about "Hamnet" (2...

Terence Stamp was an actor who consistently chose discomfort over safety. After rising in the 1960s as a British leading man, he deliberately pivoted toward colder, more complex, and often unsettling roles. In this week's magnificent episode, Wickham and Colleen are discussing late Terence Stamp and a selection of his films: "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994, dir....

Aired in the 1960s, The Avengers wasn’t just another crime or espionage series — it was a vibe. In this week's delectable episode, Wickham and Ada are joined by Wickham's mom, Dr. Beckie Flannagan, to talk about a show that quietly shaped modern spy fiction long before superheroes stole the name: " The Avengers " (1961-1969).

Hey y'all! We are back with yet another glorious episode where Alev Flannagan joins Wickham to discuss one of Netflix's most popular series, "Stranger Things" (2016-2025), covering all five seasons.

Hey y'all! In this week's episode, Wickham and Colleen are joined by none other than our former guest, Alev Flannagan, to talk about the third installment of Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise: "Wake Up Dead Man" (2025, dir. Rian Johnson).

We're back with yet another episode where Colleen and Ada -sometimes joined by an unknown interloper- are discussing the second installment of the blockbuster stage musical, "Wicked: For Good" (2025, dir. Jon M. Chu).

Guillermo Del Toro's highly anticipated Frankenstein adaptation was finally released on Netflix last week, and thanks to Bilkent Cinema Society, we got to watch it on a big screen! In this week's episode, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada are joined by an audience formed of Bilkent Cinema Society, Bilkent Literature Society, Bilkent Culture Studies Society, and Bilkent Wizards for a live recording...

Happy Halloween! In this week's spooktacular episode, Wickham and Ada are discussing horror films that don't normally get the recognition they deserve: "Trick 'r Treat" (2007, dir. Michael Dougherty), "The Innocents" (1961, dir. Jack Clayton), and "Cure" (1997, dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa).

Hey y'all! In this mid-week release, Colleen, Wickham, and Ada are joined by our special guest, Dr. Eric Sandberg of the City University of Hong Kong, to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, "One Battle After Another" (2025)!

A year later, we're back with yet another summer horror episode where Wickham, Colleen, and Ada talk about horror films that hit the theatres during the summer of 2025: "28 Years Later" (2025, dir. Danny Boyle), "Weapons" (2025, dir. Zach Cregger), and "Together" (2025, dir. Michael Shanks).

What's up, y'all?! The summer of 2025 has been quite busy, as many anticipated films were released in theaters. Colleen, Wickham, and Ada are kicking off season 8 of the podcast with a collection of highly anticipated superhero films: "Superman" (2025, dir. James Gunn), "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (2025, dir. Matt Shakman), and "KPop Demon Hunters" (2025...