On this episode, we look back on Season Four of The Crown and compare it to other key episodes from past seasons
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Ep. 61: The Riot Club and What Richard Did: Toxic male privilege
On this week’s episode, we discuss Riot Club and What Richard Did, two of our favourite films from the past decade about the lack of consequences rich, young, white men face for horrific behaviour
Ep. 57: Misbehaviour and British revolution ensemble films
On this week’s podcast we contextualize Philippa Lowthorpe’s new film Misbehaviour as part of a trend of British social activism films starring amazing ensemble casts. We discuss complicating history to move beyond just feel good films, why these films are particularly popular in Britain, and many of our favourite actors.
Ep. 51: Proxima and Baby Boom: Working mothers
Alice Winocur’s Proxima uses the astronaut film to show how mothers in professional setting have to both prove themselves in male-dominated environments and be a caring, supportive mom. This topic is somewhat rare on screen, bringing to mind the 1987 hidden gem Baby Boom.
Ep. 44: Shirley and portraits of female artists
Josephine Decker’s new film Shirley is the latest in the recent trend of films re-examining the lives of women artists, in the process questioning our ideas of history and truth. Join us for a wild ride exploring the connections between Shirley, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Souvenir, Wild Nights With Emily, and many more.
Ep. 42: Normal People and On Chesil Beach
This episode compares recent hit Normal People and site favourite On Chesil Beach, which both feature couples failing to communicate.