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Send us Fan Mail Where have all the puppets gone? In this episode, we chat about the use of puppets in Labyrinth and how puppetry has become a lost art. We also touch on whether VFX is the new puppeteering and whether the use of physical props and effects (such as puppets and explosions) could help with realism in filmmaking. Corridor Crew VFX Artists React: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4nGxX2...

Send us Fan Mail To celebrate its 40th anniversary, we are starting 2026 with the very strange “Labyrinth”! In this episode, we chat about who the film was made for and how it achieved its cult following. 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 Attribu...

Send us Fan Mail To start of the second half of the 2020’s, we invited Faus back to the podcast to chat about our top 3 films of the last 5 years. What were your favourites of the decade so far? Let us know on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://...

Send us Fan Mail What were our top 5 five films of 2025? Listen into our annual wrap up episode where we chat about our favourite films of the year and what we are looking forward to in 2026! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution No...

Send us Fan Mail Are we watching more comedy than ever before? In this episode, we chat about other forms of sketch comedy, including SNL and sketches on social media. We also postulate whether we have come back full circle to a more wholesome and “backyard” style of comedy that is more similar to Monty Python. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs...

Send us Fan Mail We chat about the core hallmarks of Monty Python, particularly the comedy troupe’s history and the entirety of their franchise. We also postulate why they became so popular and how they have made their intellectual perspectives accessible to all audiences. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Ste...

Send us Fan Mail Why is “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” a cult classic? In this episode, we chat about sketch comedy and how its niche and polarising qualities help form cult followings. We also chat about our history with Monty Python and how it’s changed from our childhood to now. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra L...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a film a cult classic? We chat about the key characteristics of a cult classic film, and how film criticism may or may not have shaped our top 100 lists. The episode ends with a chat about our own personal favourite cult classics. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg...

Send us Fan Mail How does “But I’m a Cheerleader” use humour to show a different perspective on conversion therapy? In this episode, we chat about the use of satire in storytelling and recent examples of satirical films. We also chat about whether satire is effective and compare it to other genres. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat about the gendered themes within “But I’m a Cheerleader”, particularly how the film treats and satirises conversion therapy. We also chat about gender and the performative element of “fitting into your gender stereotype”.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Karte...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Cult Classic genre! In this episode, we chat about the enemies to lovers trope, and discuss how this cult classic follows the general structure of a romcom. To wrap up the female friendship genre, we also compare Megan and Graham to Needy and Jennifer. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Li...

Send us Fan Mail Why do bad films make such good cult classics? In this episode, we chat about how many films get “rediscovered” years later and form cult followings. We chat about why that might have happened with “Jennifer’s Body” and talk about how cult followings may differ from the film’s original fans. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs The...

Send us Fan Mail Is the film just misunderstood? In this episode, we chat about what makes “Jennifer’s Body” a feminist film, particularly exploring how the film was marketed and the filmmaker’s intent. Our conversation also touches on film and literary analysis, and whether sometimes we might just be reading too much into it. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter...

Send us Fan Mail Was Jennifer in love with Needy? We’re chatting about the infamous kiss scene in this ep, and how it sets up a love triangle in this story. In this episode, we chat about whether we agree with this take on Jennifer’s Body and how it changes the entire narrative of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: U...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Spooky Season, where we’re watching “Jennifer’s Body”! In this episode, we chat about overall impressions of the film and compare Jennifer and Needy’s friendship to the other onscreen friendships we’ve watched over the last few weeks. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (...

Send us Fan Mail Lara is joined by special guest Amreen to discuss TIFF 2025. They talk about their different approaches to navigating film festivals and chat about some of the biggest films of the year. Amreen’s Podcast “Influx” https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/influx/id1542461102 Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra...

Send us Fan Mail Despite being set in high school, we discuss how Booksmart isn’t a “teen movie” and how the comedy steals the show. We also chat about how films that are set in high school don’t automatically make the film a teen film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Lic...

Send us Fan Mail Why do all female friendship films have a big fight? This episode, we talk about the party scene, particularly what caused Molly and Amy to fight and whose side we were on. We also compare their friendship to other female friendships we’ve watched so far, and discuss whether Molly and Amy’s friendship will last. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitt...

Send us Fan Mail Before the scandal of “Don’t Worry Darling”, Olivia Wilde directed “Booksmart” which was extremely well received. In this episode, we chat about actor-turned-directors, why they might have taken up directing and the fluidity of roles in the film industry. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stef...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome a special guest, Faus, to the pod this week, where we chat about 2025 films so far, particularly what has stood out and what we are looking forward to in the fall film season. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons At...

Send us Fan Mail Happy back to school! To celebrate the start of another school year, we are watching “Booksmart”. This episode, we chat about how high schools and cliques have changed in film over time, and why that might be. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed unde...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve saved the most powerful storyline until last. Tibby’s storyline and the journey she goes through with Bailey adds a lot of realism to the film. It’s the one that hits you the hardest, and one of the main reasons why “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants” goes beyond the typical teen movie genre. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_Wi...

Send us Fan Mail Carmen, the glue that holds the group together, is the focus of this episode. We chat about her fiery, outgoing personality and how her story really grounds the movie, helping to bring the emotionality, heart and soul of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyrig...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we focus on another sister, Lena, who has gone to Greece for the summer to stay with her grandparents. Like Bridget, she also meets a love interest. We talk about why we may or may not have enjoyed the romance and the popularity of summer romances in Europe. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultr...

Send us Fan Mail What a throwback! Lara and Cheryl both grew up reading “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants”, and it’s still one of Lara’s favourite films. We chat about our experience of the film and start the month by focusing on Bridget, the sporty friend of the group, her romance with Eric and her relationship with her dad. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitte...