This week, Morgan and Gavia reflect on the year in film and share their personal lists for the top 10 movies of 2018, and look forward to the year to come. Films include The Favourite, Roma, A Star Is Born, and many more.
Read MoreThis week, in a special Patreon-sponsored episode, Gavia and Morgan revisit a popular childhood favorite, Muppet Treasure Island. They discuss the film's close adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, its relationship to other Muppet media, the evolution of children's movies, and the genius of Tim Curry.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gav effuse over the best superhero movie in recent memory, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They consider its position in the superhero canon, its relationship to comicbook structure and aesthetics, its remarkable visual style, and exciting voice performances by Shameik Moore and Jake Johnson.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan watch the (sort of) iconic vampire film Twilight (2008) for the first time. They discuss the film as a cultural phenomenon, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's questionable performances and subsequent career success, suburban vampire mythology, sparkles, and more.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss the long-running cult sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which just wrapped up its record-setting thirteenth season. They consider the show as a whole, pick favorite episodes, and effuse over its stellar thirteenth season finale.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan dive into Netflix's new historical drama Outlaw King, starring Chris Pine and Florence Pugh and set in medieval Scotland. Gavia shows off her knowledge of Scottish history while Morgan complains about pacing... so, about par for the course.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan debate Luca Guadanigno's remake of the classic Italian horror film Suspiria. Topics discussed include how the new film stacks up against the original, its use of dance, Tilda Swinton's many performances, and its dubious handling of its Cold War setting.
Read MoreThe second installment of Morgan and Gavia's two-part recap of this year's New York and London Film Festivals. This episode includes an in-depth discussion of Alfonso Cuarón's personal film Roma and a run-through of other festival highlights.
Read MoreTo celebrate Halloween, Gavia and Morgan take a trip to the nineties to watch Neil Jordan's classic vampire flick Interview with the Vampire. They discuss Brad Pitt's wig, Tom Cruise's commitment to the cause, all that sexual tension, and much more.
Read MoreHere is the first installment of a two-part conversation about this year’s New York and London Film Festivals. Morgan and Gavia highlight some of the best (and worst) films they saw at this year’s festival, including Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-bound The Favourite, Cannes sensation Burning, the Coen Brothers’ new film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and more. Part two (featuring an in-depth look at Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma) to follow.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan go down the rabbit hole of Maniac, the new genre-bending Netflix series from director Cary Fukunaga. They puzzle over the strange casting of Jonah Hill opposite Emma Watson, discuss the success (or failure) of the show's genre pastiches, and bask in the comic genius of Sonoya Mizuno and Justin Theroux.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia go deep on the internet meme-turned-critical sensation-turned box office hit A Star Is Born. Topics discussed include the film's use of music, Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's sterling performances, and how nice it is to just watch a movie about feelings for a change.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the 1976 British television classic I, Claudius. In this episode, Gavia shows off her knowledge of Roman history, Morgan confesses her lack thereof, and they both consider the history of serialized television drama. A Patreon-sponsored episode.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia take a trip down memory lane by discussing the seminal classic 13 Going on 30 before assessing the current state of the rom-com. Films covered include Set It Up, Crazy Rich Asians, and To All The Boys I've Loved Before.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss their summer book club pick, Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch. They reflect on the book’s unusual treatment of policing, break down time travel tropes, and situate Night Watch in the larger context of the Discworld series.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan conclude their rewatch of the Star Wars prequel trilogy with The Revenge of the Sith. They ponder some of the deepest mysteries of the Star Wars franchise, including why Anakin is such a little shit, why Padme never goes to the doctor, and when Obi-Wan will get the spinoff movie he deserves.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia dive into the summer's best action movie, the gloriously high-octane Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Questions posed include: How is Tom Cruise still living and breathing? Is this really the best action flick since Mad Max: Fury Road? And was Henry Cavill's mustache worth it in the end?
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia revisit an old favorite: Howard Hawks' iconic romantic comedy His Girl Friday. They discuss how it fits into the screwball genre, its radical gender politics, the transcendent appeal of Cary Grant, rom-com tropes, and more.
This week, on a special Patreon-funded birthday episode, Gavia and Morgan watch Tarsem Singh's cult classic The Fall. They admire the film's singular visual style, reflect on its use of fairy tale and myth, and most importantly... swoon over Lee Pace.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss the terrifying new horror film Hereditary from first-time director Ari Aster. They compare the film to other staples of the genre, admire its depiction of family trauma, and analyze its scare factor. Spoilers abound.
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