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Send us Fan Mail Would you survive a horror movie? In this episode, we chat about horror movie tropes, and how Scream uses our understanding of horror movies to toy with our expectations. Want to know our our hot tips on how to survive a horror movie? Listen in on our conversation to find out! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit...

Send us Fan Mail What made Scream so successful? This week, we chat about one of the most important horror movies of all time, Scream, one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time. We talk first impressions of the film (by Cheryl) and chat about how it still remains relevant and creepy over 20 years later. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_With...

Send us Fan Mail …Parasite! In this episode, we chat about the reception of Parasite and how its Best Picture win has impacted the industry in the last couple years. We also chat briefly about Roma, how it might have paved the way for Parasite, but why it ultimately didn’t win. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Check out our YouTube channel for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat about the rise of Korean culture in Western culture, including increased interest in k-beauty, Korean food,  and idol culture. We end the episode with a quick chat about the overall increase in Asian American perspectives in film and TV, and whether that was in parallel to or fueled by this new wave of Korean culture. References: USA Today “This is America...

Send us Fan Mail What do you think of Bong Joon-Ho and his filmmaking? In this episode, we chat about our thoughts on Bong Joon-Ho and compare him to other filmmakers we have discussed in the past. Listen in on our conversation about what we think about his films, what we think about his style and our theories on why 2020 was his moment in Hollywood. Let us know what you think and chat with us on...

Send us Fan Mail Is Parasite a scary film? In this episode, we chat about how Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite is so terrifying, despite having no major jump-scares or traditional horror characteristics. After Jordan Peele month, we also compare Parasite with Get Out and discuss the similarities and differences of both films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_W...

Send us Fan Mail What was horror like before the new wave of horror movies we currently see now? In this episode, we chat about how the genre has changed, and we compare the characteristics of previous and contemporary horror movies. We also chat about how filmmakers like Jordan Peele have transcended the horror genre. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF...

Send us Fan Mail PSA: “Nope” is coming out tomorrow! In this last countdown episode, we compare “Get Out” and “Us”, and we discuss predictions for “Nope”, which is coming out this weekend! We also note how Jordan Peele might be the Christopher Nolan of the horror genre, and how his name has become the pull for his latest movie. Reference:  Screen Rant “5 Things Us Did Better Than Get Out (And 5 Th...

Send us Fan Mail Why are we so much more excited about the horror genre these days? From “Get Out” to “Hereditary” and “A Quiet Place”, we chat about the new wave, “elevated horror” (not coined by us) and how it’s changed the horror genre. We also tie it in back to our last episode’s discussion about comedy and horror, and how although less “scary” aesthetically speaking (and therefore perhaps mor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Jordan Peele month! In the weeks leading up to “Nope”, we will be chatting about all things Jordan Peele. Our month starts with “Get Out” and a comparison between comedy and horror. We chat about why the storytelling techniques in comedy are so transferable to storytelling in the horror genre. Reference: Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE “Humour: what makes something funny?”: htt...

Send us Fan Mail As our understanding of technology shifts and evolves, what sci-fi movies stand the test of time? In this episode, we chat about why despite changes in science and technology older sci-fi can still remain beloved and timeless. We also chat what science or technology will be featured most in the next wave of sci-fi films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: http...

Send us Fan Mail We couldn’t talk AI without chatting about Westworld - just in time, right before the season 4 premiere this weekend! In this episode, we share our thoughts on the show upon this re-watch compared to when the show first aired. We also compare Westworld and Ex_Machina, the movie we’re watching this month, and discuss the similarities between both stories. Let us know what you think...

Send us Fan Mail Is Ava culpable for the crimes she’s done at the end of the film? In this episode, we start by chatting about how the film influences how the audiences feel about the characters through the male gaze. Our conversation then turns to whether Ava should be considered a bad character if her actions were pre-determined by the coding that Nathan created for her. Let us know what you thi...

Send us Fan Mail Who do we build technology for? In this episode, we talk about the biases within the tech industry and how the film explores the this topic. We also chat about the gendered technology we interact with (some that we interact with on a daily basis) and how historical biases influence the way technology is built. References: World Economic Forum “ This is why AI has a gender problem”...

Send us Fan Mail Who is to blame for what happened in Ex_Machina? In this episode, we start our Ex_Machina conversation with a chat about the power dynamics within the three main characters within the film. We also talk about how the film showcases the themes of power, influence and ego in the tech industry. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Che...

Send us Fan Mail In this celebratory 100th episode, we look back on the film genres we’ve talked about and discuss films that we didn’t get a chance to chat about. We also talk about potential genres we’ll talk about in the future and shout out two films that we love but that don’t naturally come up in conversation. The start of the episode also includes our final thoughts on Wall-E. Spiels on Ree...

Send us Fan Mail Why do most films seem to present us with a hopeless future? In this episode, we chat about why most films seem to paint bleak futures, the demise of Earth or the end of the human race. We also talk about why there is a lack of optimism in sci-fi, documentaries and beyond. Lastly, we chat about utopias and how those stories usually reveal themselves as dystopic societies. Referenc...

Send us Fan Mail Do AI romances work on screen? In this episode, we chat about Wall-E and Eve’s romance and how that differs from a human-AI romance. Our conversation also turns to the unique perspective an AI protagonist brings to a story and the unique perspective we experience from various Pixar films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Check...

Send us Fan Mail Was Wall-E successful as a sci-fi film? And, how does Wall-E work for both the adult and kid audiences? In this episode, we chat about whether animated sci-fi movies work, and whether we think Wall-E has a happy ending. We also chat about how sci-fi tropes and storylines can work for both adults and children. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter....

Send us Fan Mail How is sacrifice used in storytelling and when is it most successful? In this episode, we talk about the act of sacrifice in real life and how a person’s sacrificial act might impact their loved ones. We also chat about Matt Damon’s role in this film, and how sacrifice that doesn’t result in death may impact the character’s mental state after the sacrificial act. References: All T...

Send us Fan Mail Even though the film felt slightly fantastical, Lara explains that a lot of Interstellar is based on real science. We chat about whether realism is important for the sci-fi genre, and space movies in particular. This conversation leads to a chat about other genres, like true crime, and the importance of having the right balance of realism and entertainment. References: Den of Geek...

Send us Fan Mail How does Nolan’s use of time in Interstellar compare with his other films? In this episode, we talk about why Nolan is so fascinated with time and which of his time concepts we prefer. We also chat about why the impact of aging in Interstellar is so impactful compared with other representations of the passage of time. Our conversation ends with a general discussion about time in t...

Send us Fan Mail So… Cheryl finally watched Interstellar! What did she think about the movie, and how does it compare with what she thinks about other Christopher Nolan movies? In this episode, we talk about our impressions of Interstellar and our views on Christopher Nolan and his work. Tune in to hear how we rank Nolan films and how it compares with the aggregate critics score on Rotten Tomatoes...

Send us Fan Mail Based on the Rotten Tomatoes synopsis of “Arrival”, we chat about the “thinking person’s sci-fi” and how Arrival falls into that sci-fi “category”. We spend the episode chatting about what  “thinking person’s sci-fi” (and “thinking person” other genres) means to us, and the specific characteristics of that kind of film.  Arrival on Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m...

Send us Fan Mail Lara and guests Kyle and Laura chat about the changes of this year’s Oscars ceremony and what they thought of the 2021 film season, including any Academy snubs, their favourite films of the year and predictions. Listen in on all the hot takes and prediction trends for your Oscars party ballots this year! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/W...