Disagree to Disagree

Stacey delves into W. H. Auden's poem "Musée des Beaux Arts," exploring the profound insights it offers into the human condition. She tries to convince Nick of Auden's keen observation of human suffering amidst the backdrop of ordinary life, as depicted in the paintings of Brueghel. Will she succeed?

In this episode, Nick takes on the task of discussing Christopher Nolan's 2023 epic biographical film "Oppenheimer." As may be expected, Stacey and Nick walked out of the cinema with almost exactly opposite experiences of the film. So, can Nick convince Stacey of the beauty and genius of Nolan's epic, beyond just the compelling real-life narrative?

This week we're discussing Joe Wright's 2011 film, Hanna. Armed with insightful analysis and enthusiastic arguments, Nick expounds on the film's brilliance, discussing its masterful blend of action, suspense, and emotional depth: all while Stacey remains steadfast in her reservations.

In this episode, Stacey dives deep into Elizabeth Bishop's timeless poem One Art. Exploring the poem's poignant themes of loss, acceptance, and the art of mastering loss, Nick and Stacey discuss Bishop's lyrical mastery and explore the emotional journey it takes listeners on.

In this delightful episode, Nick attempts to unlock the hidden beauty of Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece, "The Shape of Water." With passion and articulate analysis, Nick delves deep into the film's intricate storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and Guillermo del Toro's creative inspiration, aiming to change Stacey's perception of the film from merely a "monster movie" to a profound exploration of...

In this episode, Nick and Stacey discuss John Keats's "Ode on Melancholy". By explaining the language and structure, and exploring the imagery and emotion of the poem, Stacey hopes to reveal the intricate interplay of joy and sorrow that Keats masterfully weaves together, making a compelling case for his exquisite craftsmanship. Listen to find out if Nick's confusion will giveway to appreciation.

Nick faces a monumental task this week, as he tries to convince Stacey of the sheer genius of the award-winning film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. He tries to get her to appreciate how the film seamlessly blends multiple genres, explores existential themes, has breath-taking visuals, utterly artful direction, and a stellar ensemble cast.

In this episode, we're discussing Sylvia Plath's dark, satirical exploration of gender roles and societal expectations, in her poem "The Applicant". Stacey attempts to unpack Plath's biting language, and convince Nick that this is a highly relatable poem, about problematic consumerism and gendered norms.

Martin McDonagh's 2008 film, "In Bruges," is one of Nick's absolute, all-time favourite movies, so the stakes are high as he tries to convince Stacey of the film's artistic genius. He desperately tires to persuade her that "In Bruges" has its share of comedic moments, but also delves into deeper emotional territory of vulnerability and introspection, which is where the true beatuty lies.

Stacey takes on the delightful task of sharing her deep appreication of W.B. Yeats's iconic poem, "When You Are Old," and tries to convince Nick that the exquisite imagery and deeper themes bring the poem to life.

Nick tries to convince Stacey that Christopher Nolan's 2014 sci-fi epic, Interstellar is absolutely worth the 2hrs 49min watch; where she's quick to dismiss it, he tires to make her see the sheer beauty in the film's deeper themes.

Stacey presents Emily Dickinson's "There's a Certain Slant Of Light" and tries to convince Nick of the enigmatic beauty of Dickinson's poem, exploring the melancholy, spirituality, and existential ponderings embedded within this timeless piece of literature.

Nick and Stacey introduce Disagree To Disagree, an engaging new podcast in which two friends passionately debate their contrasting views on film and poetry, exploring the power of differing perspectives.