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Send us Fan Mail One of the main reasons why we chose to watch the fifth installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise was because “Fast Five” is a heist film. And we love heist films! In this episode, we chat all things heist, including the stock characters and why they’re great. 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 Our first Fast & Furious movie - so what did we think? In this episode, we chat about our overall impressions of the franchise and why it’s one of the biggest and longest standing franchises in the action genre. 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 License...

Send us Fan Mail What is steampunk? In this episode, we chat about the aesthetic of Mad Max and how, while odd and ridiculous at times, it’s perhaps a more truthful depiction of the future compared to the sleek, clean and clutter-free styles of other futuristic films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan K...

Send us Fan Mail How do dystopic films differ in action compared with sci-fi? We also chat about how the antagonists differ in Fury Road and Furiosa, and the portrayal of Furiosa.  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 Noncommercial...

Send us Fan Mail What is a franchise? This episode, we broaden our discussion to the entire Mad Max series, talking about the gossip on the set of “Fury Road”, the increasing popularity of the franchise and how it’s faring compared to other franchises. 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) co...

Send us Fan Mail We couldn’t just skip past Mad Max: Furiosa! We open this month with a chat about female leads in action movies, the limited solo female led movies and our thoughts on Furiosa herself. 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 Attr...

Send us Fan Mail With the success of Barbie last year, we’re now seeing so many more toy movies being green lit. But how have toy movies changed over the years? And who do we think toy movies are actually made for? 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...

Send us Fan Mail Has Hailee Steinfeld been typecast all throughout her acting career? We begin our conversation with a chat about the career of Hailee Steinfeld before moving to the wider industry, looking at multi-discipline actors and musicians. 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 We had so many questions about while watching the Bumblebee - like how do they reproduce? Are they a species or are they robots? In this episode, we do a bit of research into Transformers lore before moving onto a chat about the visual effects 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 Ste...

Send us Fan Mail Kicking off a new genre with another Hailee Steinfeld film, Bumblebee! Did you know this Transfomers film is the highest rated of the franchise? In this episode, we chat about whether it deserves it’s high rating and what we liked and not liked about 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...

Send us Fan Mail In our last episode talking about the Western genre, we talk about whether our perceptions have changed and the highs and lows of the season. We also wrap up True Grit with our final thoughts and a rating. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Is True Grit a feminist film? In this episode, we chat about what makes a film feminist, and how gender plays a role in making True Grit as good as it is. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Woman with a Camera Movie Summit: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp? BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=woman-with-a-movi...

Send us Fan Mail Part of the reason why True Grit is such an accessible Western is because it’s from the perspective of a tween. In this episode, we chat about our favourite child actors and a gap in stories from the tween perspective. 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 Lice...

Send us Fan Mail We’re ending our Western season true to form - with a strong female character, which is super rare in the Western genre. This episode brings us full circle back to the Coen brothers, where No Country For Old Men also featured curious characters who dip in and out of law. 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 Wow, we’ve hit 200 episodes since we started this podcast four years ago! Listen in on our reminiscing and also what we think our next genre should be next. 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 Noncommercial  (3.0)...

Send us Fan Mail What are neo-westerns, and how do they differ from spaghetti and revisionist westerns? We also chat about why we personally prefer neo-westerns and how Brokeback Mountain explores the cowboy stereotype through their relationships with various other characters. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about how “Brokeback Mountain” impacted queer cinema and the film industry in general. We also draw comparisons to the recent “All of Us Strangers” and how both films have many similarities expressed in different ways. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenber...

Send us Fan Mail With the western being such a masculine genre, we draw parallels with other hyper-masculine arenas of life, such as sports and the military, and discuss the impact of those arenas on the queer community and the performance of masculinity and heightened male emotion within those parts of society. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs...

Send us Fan Mail What is the definition of a cowboy? In this episode, we finally learn what a cowboy means and come to the conclusion why gay cowboys actually make a lot of sense! We also compare the three queer characters from “Brokeback Mountain” and “The Power of the Dog”, including how they differ and how their upbringing may have changed their attitudes. Let us know what you think and chat wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we focus on Benedict Cumberbatch’s character, Phil, and how his performance of masculinity ultimately caused his own downfall. We also question the true villain of the film and talk about the shifting power dynamics within the family at the end. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights b...

Send us Fan Mail What are our favourite revenge films? **SPOILERS INSIDE THE EPISODE** We chat about the ending, whether it is a satisfying revenge film and what makes a great revenge 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 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non...

Send us Fan Mail Why isn’t class often explored in the western genre? We also chat about the character of George and how his naivety caused the events of “The Power of the Dog”. 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 Noncommercial  (...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back to a more conventional Western film… and boy, have we got opinions on “The Power of the Dog”. Listen in on our conversation about Jane Campion, our overall thoughts on the film and why we chose “The Power of the Dog” for the podcast. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenbe...

Send us Fan Mail Joined once again by Laura and Kyle, this episode is all about the Oscars. Listen in on some hot takes and predictions for this year’s Academy Awards! 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 Noncommercial  (3.0) licen...

Send us Fan Mail In our final episode, we chat about what makes this franchise special and why it continues to be popular. We also postulate about whether there would be a remake and how that could work. 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...