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Welcome to the second part of our two-part Summer Horror series — hope you know your exits! This week, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada check in to the year's most claustrophobic double feature, starting with Genki Kawamura's " Exit 8" (2025), adapted from the viral indie game that had the internet glued to a single hallway for years. Then it's down into the " Backrooms" — Kane Parsons' A24 debut that to...

Hey y'all! Our two-part Summer Horror series kicks off as Wickham and Ada dig into two of the year's most acclaimed scares: first, Curry Barker's "Obsession" (2026), a 95%-on-Rotten-Tomatoes "monkey's-paw nightmare" in which a shy music store employee uses a supernatural "One Wish Willow" novelty toy to make his crush fall in love with him, only for th...

Few directors captured alienation, emotional instability, and restless rebellion quite like Nicholas Ray, whose films turned damaged outsiders into some of cinema’s most unforgettable characters. In this week's remarkable episode, Wickham and Colleen delve into Mr. Ray's filmography, focusing on "In a Lonely Place" (1950), "Johnny Guitar" (1954), and " Rebel Withou...

Hey y'all! In today's episode, we are back with yet another live recording session, where this time Colleen and Ada talk about starting a podcast and our journey, accompanied by the lovely Bilkent FADA crowd. Many thanks to the organizers of FADA Fest for inviting us!

A gothic reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein legend, "The Bride!" explores identity and autonomy through a woman brought to life against her will. In this week's delightful episode, Wickham is joined by Alev Flannagan to talk about "The Bride!" (2026, dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal).

With its poetic visuals and powerhouse performances, "Hamnet" has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about period dramas, reframing Shakespeare’s legacy through the intimate tragedy at the heart of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. In this week's episode, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada are joined by a live audience of Bilkent Cinema Society attendants to talk about "Hamnet" (2...

Terence Stamp was an actor who consistently chose discomfort over safety. After rising in the 1960s as a British leading man, he deliberately pivoted toward colder, more complex, and often unsettling roles. In this week's magnificent episode, Wickham and Colleen are discussing late Terence Stamp and a selection of his films: "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994, dir....

Aired in the 1960s, The Avengers wasn’t just another crime or espionage series — it was a vibe. In this week's delectable episode, Wickham and Ada are joined by Wickham's mom, Dr. Beckie Flannagan, to talk about a show that quietly shaped modern spy fiction long before superheroes stole the name: " The Avengers " (1961-1969).

Hey y'all! We are back with yet another glorious episode where Alev Flannagan joins Wickham to discuss one of Netflix's most popular series, "Stranger Things" (2016-2025), covering all five seasons.

Hey y'all! In this week's episode, Wickham and Colleen are joined by none other than our former guest, Alev Flannagan, to talk about the third installment of Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise: "Wake Up Dead Man" (2025, dir. Rian Johnson).

We're back with yet another episode where Colleen and Ada -sometimes joined by an unknown interloper- are discussing the second installment of the blockbuster stage musical, "Wicked: For Good" (2025, dir. Jon M. Chu).

Guillermo Del Toro's highly anticipated Frankenstein adaptation was finally released on Netflix last week, and thanks to Bilkent Cinema Society, we got to watch it on a big screen! In this week's episode, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada are joined by an audience formed of Bilkent Cinema Society, Bilkent Literature Society, Bilkent Culture Studies Society, and Bilkent Wizards for a live recording...

Happy Halloween! In this week's spooktacular episode, Wickham and Ada are discussing horror films that don't normally get the recognition they deserve: "Trick 'r Treat" (2007, dir. Michael Dougherty), "The Innocents" (1961, dir. Jack Clayton), and "Cure" (1997, dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa).

Hey y'all! In this mid-week release, Colleen, Wickham, and Ada are joined by our special guest, Dr. Eric Sandberg of the City University of Hong Kong, to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, "One Battle After Another" (2025)!

A year later, we're back with yet another summer horror episode where Wickham, Colleen, and Ada talk about horror films that hit the theatres during the summer of 2025: "28 Years Later" (2025, dir. Danny Boyle), "Weapons" (2025, dir. Zach Cregger), and "Together" (2025, dir. Michael Shanks).

What's up, y'all?! The summer of 2025 has been quite busy, as many anticipated films were released in theaters. Colleen, Wickham, and Ada are kicking off season 8 of the podcast with a collection of highly anticipated superhero films: "Superman" (2025, dir. James Gunn), "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (2025, dir. Matt Shakman), and "KPop Demon Hunters" (2025...

Hey y'all! We're back with a syllabus special episode where Wickham and Colleen are discussing the films they teach in their classes. As always, we're talking about a bunch of films, but primarily focusing on "Moonlight" (2016, dir. Barry Jenkins) and "One Hour Photo" (2002, dir. Mark Romanek).

Hello Hello! 2025 has featured some pretty good films already, and this week, we're talking about so far the biggest two, where both feature lead actors doing double time! In this week's episode, Colleen and Wickham are joined by Taylan to discuss "Mickey 17" (2025, dir. Bong Joon-ho) and "Sinners" (2025, dir. Ryan Coogler).

Hey y'all! Severance has been one of the best things ever aired on TV since its debut back in 2022. In this episode, Wickham and Colleen discuss Ben Stiller's "Severance" again, this time focusing on season 2.

Hey y'all! We're back with yet another episode, where Colleen and Ada indulge in a conversation about their recommendations: "Cool World" (1992, dir. Ralph Bakshi) and "Singles" (1992, dir. Cameron Crowe).

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers around the world! In this week's episode, Colleen is joined by Baran, a Bilkent University Political Science graduate, to discuss Kurdish Cinema in the context of Voice of My Father (2012, dir. Orhan Eskiköy) and Turtles Can Fly (2004, dir. Behmen Kubadi).

Hey y'all! We're back with another scrumptious episode where Taylan and Adnan join Colleen to talk about the show Arcane (2021-2024), and the vast world of League of Legends, that is Runeterra. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 4 January 2025.

The year 2024 has been full of remarkable films, and one stands out as a tense, atmospheric thriller that offers a rare glimpse into the secretive processes of the Vatican. "Conclave" (dir. Edward Berger) is full of good performances, drama, and doubt. In this week's episode, Wickham is joined by Taylan and Ada to talk about one of the best films of last year.

Hello everybody! Today, we're cracking our 100th release of the podcast! (including specials & minis) And there is no better way to do your 100th release than celebrating the work and the personality of the one and only, David Lynch. May he rest in peace.

Meow, y'all! This year's animation category was nothing but stacked with awesome films such as "The Wild Robot" (2024), "Wallace & Gromit: Revenge Most Fowl" (2024), "Memoir of a Snail" (2024), and "Inside Out 2" (2024). However, one shined more brightly than others at the 97th Academy Awards: "Flow" (2024, dir. Gints Zilbadolis). *This...