What's It About?! Film Podcast

HELLO! The many facets of who we are is complicated, to say the least. Sometimes it takes really walking in another person’s shoes to understand yourself better. And sometimes, those shoes are high heels, and that person is a 60-year-old English woman. Join is in the makeup chair, as we discuss the 1993 family comedy classic, MRS. DOUBTFIRE . New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast...

When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie, that's amore! That's amore indeed. In today's episode, we discuss the 1987 Oscar-nominated romantic dramedy, MOONSTRUCK . Some of the themes we were struck by were love, courtship, consent, searching for happiness, and where does the magic come from and where has it gone? Come and dance in the moonlight with us! New episodes of the What's It About...

Two of our three hosts had scheduling conflicts this week and we weren't able to reschedule a time to record, so no new episode this week. Sorry! We'll be back next week with our MOONSTRUCK episode, but until then, feel free to catch up on any of our past 50+ episodes! New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are posted on Spotify and Apple Podcasts every Friday morning! Please, like and...

What lurks beneath the surface of ourselves? What are those parts of yourself that you try to submerge and hide away? Is it greed? Or anger? Or fear? The internal scars we bare can manifest just as viscerally as the physical ones. We discuss these ideas and more in this week's episode where we ask the question, "What is JAWS (1975) , about?!" New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are...

In this episode, special guest, IAN MAULDIN , led us into the forest of the spirits on a journey of enlightenment. Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997) is both beautifully animated and thematically rich, guiding us, eyes unclouded, into discussions of industrialism, the dichotomy of nature, the gift snd curse of trauma, and what it means to actually live. The kodamas are calling! Let's follow! New...

*TRIGGER WARNING* Some of the topics and themes discussed in this week's episode are sensitive in nature and potentially triggering for some listeners. Please use your own discretion while listening. This week we're getting down and dirty with Dirk Diggler and the rest of the characters of 1997's BOOGIE NIGHTS . A film that dives head first into the oft-shunned world of the Hollywood porn industry...

We're going back to the days of black and white as we dip our toes into a Hollywood classic. We say, "buongiono!" to everyone as we take a trip to 1950s Rome, meeting up with Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn for a ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953) . Join us as we talk about the small moments in life that offer us respite from the day-to-day grind, and even question if life is even designed for happiness. No wor...

A parent's worst nightmare and a conspiracy theorist's worst nightmare all rolled into one. During our conversation in this episode, we discussed our personal relationships with technology, the information we share online, as well as our relationships with our parents and we question, "how much can you ever really know a person these days?" Log on with us and join the chat as we discuss SEARCHING...

Hi, I'm M3gan! Wanna play? NO, M3GAN, I do not! And don't you dare sing "Titanium" at me again! Yeah, this week, we're discussign the first big hit of 2023, M3GAN . Maybe it's a bit hypocritical to talk about the lack of personal human contact in the world while also asking you all to listen to our podcast... But we address that, so HAVE AT IT! New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast ar...

***TRIGGER WARNING***  The topic of SA is discussed during our conversation about the 1991 Oscar-winning feminist crime film THELMA & LOUISE . SA is a major element of this film and is unavoidable in discussing the film's themes and deeper meaning, so if this is a triggering subject for you, maybe skip this episode. We'll understand. :) However, if you're willing to come along on a ride w...

Always the bridesmaid, but never the bride. Story of our lives, am I right? So join us in discussing love, courtship, self-esteem, and self-care as we put on a semi-hideous outfit and discuss the 2008 romcom, 27 DRESSES ! Sing it with us! B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets! BENNIE! And please give a warm welcome to our new co-host, MEAGHAN BRANHAM !!!!! New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast ar...

Sailing into the new year with a tale of Captain Jack Sparrow! In this episode, we swashbuckle our way through a conversation about the pursuit of our desires and the curses that we all carry with us. Come along and hit the high seas of self-reflection with us! New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are posted on Spotify and Apple Podcasts every Friday morning! Please, like and share t...

THAT'S A WRAP ON SEASON 1!!!! In an infinity mirror of reflecting on our reflections from this past year, we're taking a moment to step back and take a look at the podcast itself and how it's developed over our first year. A BIG thank you to all of our special guests from the year and thank you to all of our listeners. Here's to another year of self-reflection. See you in the new year! New episode...

Our final JINGLE BELL WATCH of the month and it's one of our all-time favorites; HOME ALONE (1990). If you find yourself alone this holiday season, why don't you join us in eating junk and watching rubbish, and maybe just talk a little about your feelings? So if you're not afraid anymore, do your best Kevin McCallister and shout it out! New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are posted...

It's a long long road, but it can always get worse. But it can also get better if you're able to persevere. Take a road trip with us to discuss day to day annoyances and the toll of the season as we watch PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987). New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are posted on Spotify and Apple Podcasts every Friday morning! Please, like and share this episode if you...

Watch Die Hard as a Christmas movie, we'll get together, have a few laughs...  That's right! As Part 2 of our JINGLE BELL WATCH month, we're talkin' about DIE HARD (1988) . A macho, bravado-driven, explosion-filled action classic with maybe something much more contemplative underneath. Join us in taking down some terrorists this holiday season! New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podca...

Ho ho ho! Merry podcast! Come and join us for the first episode of our JINGLE BELL WATCH month of holiday films! The first moving coming right down Santa Claus Lane is, rather aptly, THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994) ! Part Christmas classic, part body horror nightmare, all holiday nostalgia. Once again, we visit the discussion of our inner child, prioritization, and the different parts of ourselves that me...

Is this podcast a success? If we had thousands of views on each episode, would that make us feel like we'd accomplished something? Perhaps. But that's what this week's film, MOLLY'S GAME (2017) , had us thinking about. How do we define success for ourselves and where is that definition coming from? Do you raise the stakes or do you cash in your chips and get out before you're too deep in a hole? T...

Part 2 of our journey through Wakanda, this week we went back to the theaters to see BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022) . There were so many questions heading into this movie regarding all of the many production troubles the film faced, including the death of Chadwick Boseman. How would they handle it, could the film movie forward without him? The way someone responds to grief and trauma varies...

Superhero fatigue is real. However, some films are so culturally significant that they transcend the genre. 2018's BLACK PANTHER is one such film. This MCU film had us talking a lot about power. What does it mean to have power and influence? Does one wield power or reserve it? What responsibility do those with power and resources have to others? And how do we personally respond when we're given po...

This week, we are joined by friend of the show, Ruben Adorno, to discuss the 2022 Palm d'Or winner, TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022). This film is a truly outrageous social satire that brought up themes of politics, power dynamics, social structures, manipulation, and the masks we employ to get what we want. You can try to relax, but it's really hard to relax when there's so much to be worried about! Sp...

What an excellent day for an exorcism. In this, the Halloween season, we are going way back to a horror classic, THE EXORCIST (1973) . With some very obvious religious overtones, we dive into elements of Christianity and Catholicism as well as themes of faith, guilt, internalized trauma, and the lengths we will go to protect ourselves from evil. The power of Christ compels you-- to listen in and j...

This week, we're taking a little trip to the Land of the Dead to talk a little bit about PIXAR's 2017 international hit, COCO . In this episode we touch on some of our experiences as artists regarding the soul and external validation, the results of generational trauma, and culture, as well as some of our favorite memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. As Miguel says, "our love for each...

It's a perfect day and nothing's standing in our way of talking about the wonderfully colorful, fish-out-of-water comedy LEGALLY BLONDE (2001) . Along with featured special guest, Roni Paige (@roni_paige), we discuss social labels, self-confidence, beauty standards, sexism, and the pressures our patriarchal structure imposes on women (yes really!), all through a hilarious pink and scented lens. We...

"Call me for a ride. Call me, Call me anytime," is the main hook from "Call Me," by 80s pop rock band, Blondie. This song was written as the main theme for this week's film, AMERICAN GIGOLO (1980) , a story about a high-class male escort who finds himself amidst a suspicious murder investigation. Writer/Director Paul Schrader's film guided us through discussions of emotional vulnerability, physica...