Beneath the Screen of the Ultra-Critics

Just in time for Halloween, Beneath the Screen discuss THE OTHERS and CRIMSON PEAK. They also briefly discuss the evergreen question of "What is horror?". 

In this episode, Jeremiah, Kara, and Alejandra take a look at thematic statements in Marvel films.

Jeremiah, Kara, and Thad look at two stories about immigration. Both stories are set in England and deal with the struggle of trying to bridge two cultures.

Thad, Kara, and Jeremiah are joined by Alejandra as they discuss Fascism in the Sci-fi and Fantasy genres. The four discuss Starship Troopers, Pan's Labyrinth, and Thor: Ragnarok

Thad, Kara, and Jeremiah take a break from talking about propaganda, sort of, and look at the Western genre. The trio look at Johnny Guitar, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and the 2013 Japanese remake of Unforgiven.

Thad, Kara, and Jeremiah look at movies critiquing capitalism both in broad terms and specifically. The trio looks at '9 to 5', "Two Days, One Night', and 'Support the Girls'.

Jeremiah, Thad, and Kara discuss what will happen to movie theaters as well as other fractures in the industry exposed by the pandemic.

The crew look at three films, THIS LAND IS MINE, CASABLANCA, and HANGMEN ALSO DIE! to discuss the style and themes of each film.

Jeremiah, Thad, and Kara gather 'round to discuss which films made the top 10 for them in 2019, and that little Oscar thing as well.

Thad, Kara, and Jeremiah take a look at animated musicals that are so bad, they're just bad.

Jeremiah, Thad, and Kara take a look at America's Game through film.

Jeremiah and Molly discuss three movies with bonkers twists and turns throughout.

Thad, Kara, and Jeremiah discuss how Cabaret, Popeye, and Yentl are unabasehedly musicals but in unusual and atypical ways.

Jeremiah, Thad, and Kara take a look at movies starring the duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Thad, Jeremiah, and Kara compare and contrast Seven Brides for Seven Brothers with The Greatest Showman

Thad, Jeremiah, and Kara discuss the trajectory and evolution of the screen musical.

Jeremiah, Thad, Kara, discussed the new slate of Disney live-action remakes of animated classics and whether they're worth the time, money, and effort.

Thad and Jeremiah discuss Jordan Peele's latest movie as well as how violence is often misinterpeted within the genre.

Thad and Jeremiah discuss the importance of inclusivity and the necessary ramifications that come from allowing more diverse choices in story telling.

Thad and Jeremiah, along with special guests Kara and Molly, explore the female gaze and discuss what it actually is.

Jeremiah and Thad, along with special guests Kara and Molly explore the "male gaze" in media.

Thad and Jeremiah discuss Into the Spider-Verse and Bumblebee both as movies and as late installments into already exhausted franchises. They also look at how, by utlizing animation, the two movies afford themselves new freedoms in both story and technique.

Thad and Jeremiah discuss bad movies and the cult that surrounds them as well as problematic aspects within those fandoms.

Jeremiah and Thad discuss the workplace, office politics, and economic issues as they're depicted in film.

Thad and Jeremiah discuss the how to critcally watch and interrogate film. Rants against rants about plotholes and broadsides against digital abound.