What's It About?! Film Podcast

This week, we're letting Kunu be our instincts as we discuss the much beloved 2008 Rom-Com, FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL . In this episode we talk about personal growth, comfort zones, toxic relationships, and the experience of learning to let go and move on. Much like Peter, we all shout, "you suck!" to ourselves every once in a while, but you don't have to listen to that voice. Go find your Dracula...

A deep loss will have you questioning everything. How did I get here? Is this the place in life I'm supposed to be? If you've asked yourself these questions, then you're in good company. It's how we decide to cope with these existential reflections that truly defines us. We explore these ideas and more in this week's discussion of 1983's THE BIG CHILL . New episodes of the What's It About?! Film P...

This week, we surprised Seth Crowe by doing an episode about his film, A SUGGESTION OF ANYTHING AT ALL (aka The Instafilm Project). We share some of our favorite stories about making the film, but also get into what the film has meant to us and continues to mean now 3 years removed. Please, join us in celebrating our good friend, and wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And once again, a BIG special thanks...

So here's the thing... literally! This week our special guest NATE STEPHENSON has brought us the 1982 cult classic, THE THING. Within the cold cold ice of this Antarctic set story, we uncovered more than just a mysterious, shape-shifting alien. We unearthed themes of trust vs skepticism, toxic masculinity, and the brutality of nature itself. If you want to go a little further beyond the typical, "...

We got chills! They're multiplying. And we're losing control, so if a great discussion about the 1978 classic musical GREASE is the one you want, that's the podcast we're supplying. And it is indeed electrifying! If you want us to tell you more, tell you more, have a listen to this week's episode. New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are posted on Spotify and Apple Podcasts every Fri...

When the Babadook knocks, you better let it in. The more you deny it, the stronger it gets. So today, we're joined by the amazing RIA TIRRE to discuss how we process grief, ways we respond to trauma, shame, and parenting. New episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast are posted on Spotify and Apple Podcasts every Friday morning at 9am! Thank you Ria for an amazing episode. Folks, please follo...

What DO we talk about when we talk about love? Well, I don't know about you all, but we here at the What's It About?! Film Podcast watch BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) . This week we discuss what it means to be ignorant, how can ignorance be virtuous, in what ways are we ignorant, and the different ways people experience love. So, places, everyone! Curtain's up! New episodes of th...

Things got witchy during the recording of this episode. Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties that resulted in a decent portion of this discussion having to be cut. However, our discussion of 1977 and 2018's SUSPIRIA with special guest, DANE DIAMOND, still manages to be spellbinding. One, a cinematic touchstone, the other, a haunting homage. The themes of power, manipulation, decei...

Kids grow up so fast, especially when they've made a wish on a mysterious carnival game that comes true. This week, we talk about the body-swap comedy that became the surprise success; 1988's BIG . This iconic film has permeated pop culture from the very beginning. However, amidst the hilarious situational comedy, we found ourselves feeling a little heavier than expected. Watching a kid live insid...

This one goes out to all you virgins who can't drive!... and also everyone else too, I guess, because this week, we're talking CLUELESS (1995) . This coming-of-age teen classic brought out our feelings of privilege, romantic relationships, social obligation, and self/peer perception. Is the way others see you really that important? Can societal pressure actually be used for good? Should I change u...

Today on the What's It About?! Film Podcast, we're stepping up to the plate to talk about the 1992 sports classic, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN ! In the midst of the film's 30th anniversary and with the new series coming from Amazon Prime, we felt like the time was just too perfect. Whether you're looking to discover your destiny or simply find the place you truly belong, the Rockford Peaches remind us t...

Work, work, work. Sometimes that seems like all we ever do, at least that is when we're not talking about movies. This week we find ourselves sequestered in a tiny cubicle together as we discuss the workplace satire that rose to cult classic status in the early 00's; OFFICE SPACE. Corporate apathy, hustle culture, capitalism, employee exploitation, and enough workplace to make you wanna burn the p...

This week are we in a fairytale? Or some form of purgatory? Joined by special guest, MEAGHAN BRANHAM ,  we're taking a quick trip to a little town about an hour outside of Brussels. No, we're not in Namur. We're in f***in' Bruges. Redemption, retribution, guilt, forgiveness, shame, the justification of death, and the meaning of life. There's a lot to be found inside this film. And since we ca...

For this episode, we're strapping on the pumps and squeezing into some sexy lingerie as we talk about HUSTERS (2019). Based on a true story, Hustlers is a film that explores power dynamics, classicism, materialism, capitalism, and gender politics all through the lives of a group of strippers. How do people gain or lose power in a relationship? When in our lives have we found ourselves, "doing the...

The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real because in this episode of the What's It About?! Film Podcast, we're discussing the drug-fueled cult classic, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS . Even just a tiny taste of this film was enough to send us into conversations about drug experimentation, addiction, societal pressures, freedom from fear, and deep feelings of existential drea...

Today we got ourselves a notion to discuss a film that holds a special place in our hearts; the underrated Disney Animation classic, A GOOFY MOVIE (1995) . We found this film to be surprisingly earnest and incredibly vulnerable, reminding us to take a moment to listen to each other's hearts and bringing us on a journey of understanding. Whether it's relating to our parents, standing out amongst ou...

We're taking a risk this week as we explore a film that has personal significance to us both; the 1983 coming-of-age sex comedy, RISKY BUSINESS . Beyond some of its more iconic moments (I'm lookin' at you Old Time Rock and Roll scene), Risky Business reminded us of the times we've taken risks in our own lives, or sometimes more poignantly when we didn't. Is simply taking risks the answer to all ou...

***TRIGGER WARNING*** In this episode we touch upon the issue of gun violence and the recent Robb Elementary tragedy in Uvalde, TX. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims and the entire community of Uvalde. In this week's episode, we are, "putting our souls at hazard," in our relentless pursuit of the hidden meaning within NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007) . The enigmatic Anton...

Ricardo and Seth find themselves wading into the deep end of comedy this week as they parse through the farce; A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988) . This Oscar-nominated heist comedy spearheaded by Monty Python legend John Cleese, submerges its audience thoroughly into a comedic tradition not oft experienced by filmgoers at the time. Through fast-paced dialog, physical comedy, and sight gags, A FISH CALLED...

In this episode, Ricardo and Seth dive in to the drearier side of cinema by exploring one of the most highly regarded horror films of the last 10 years, Robert Eggers's, THE WITCH (2015) . This "elevated" horror goes to some pretty dark places, exploring themes of oppression and repression, moral corruption, and the true meaning of what it means to be a "sinner." THE WITCH is heavily influenced by...

In this episode, Ricardo and Seth are toon-ing into an 80's classic, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988). This film is undoubtedly a major piece of Hollywood history, but within the mash-up of zany cartoon characters and classic noir setup, lies the heart of a story that speaks to social issues of racism, capitalism, and exploitation, as well as how one's sense of play can disappear over time.  Ne...

In this episode, Ricardo and Seth are joined by Sara Fidelholtz to discuss the outlandishly bizarre action/comedy from the mind of podcast favorites The Daniels, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022). A film that explores the vastness of the multiverse and the limitless possibilities of a single life. With a film as mind-bending as this, it can be easy to be distracted from what's at the heart...

**TRIGGER WARNING**  This episode contains discussions of gender politics and sexual assault. In this episode, Ricardo and Seth flex their analytical muscles as they reflect on the themes of toxic masculinity, gender biases and stigmas, classism, and the poisonous side of the American Dream present in Michael Bay's 2013 gym rat tragicomedy, PAIN & GAIN. For those of you watching along, th...

In this episode, Ricardo and Seth revisit their childhoods with this 90's live-action adaptation of a 60's cartoon, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE (1997) . While the conversation ran a little shorter than usual, Ricardo and Seth discovered a sweet center underneath the obvious slapstick of this children's film. Not to mention, a few moments to fawn over the extremely hunky Brendan Fraser. :) Also, our apolo...

Our apologies for the publishing delay!!!! But the episode is here! In this episode, Ricardo and Seth discuss one of the most highly-discussed films of all time, THE MATRIX (1999). While this film is densely packed full of esoteric symbolism and existential philosophies, our two hosts instead decide to focus on some of the more character-driven and personal themes the film presents dipping into re...