High-Key Book Club

This episode we're book-clubbing Booksmart, a fresh teen comedy directed by Olivia Wilde! In the first half, we give spoiler-free review of the new movie, as well as discuss the importance of box office numbers for movies created by women. In the second half, we discuss the plot of the movie, the styles used to make it feel fresh and innovative, the authenticity-focused characters and more! Recorded 5/27/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing the new live-action Pokemon film, Detective Pikachu! In the first half, we give you a spoiler-free review, discussion about the video game movie curse, and diehard v. casual fans. In the second half we deep-dive into our favorite parts of the movie, Pokemon we spotted, and any unanswered questions we still have. Recorded 5/12/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing the unique HBO show, The Comeback! Starring Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback is all presented as "raw footage" from a fictional reality TV show following actress Valerie Cherish's return to acting in a sitcom. We focus more on spoiler-free review this episode, since this show has become more of an underground cult classic because it was too ahead of its time. We break down the many similarities between this show and one of the most famous shows of all time: The Office. In the spoiler part, we discuss the arcs of specific characters and the very interesting final sequence of the series. Recorded 5/6/2019.

This episode we're sticking it to the man and book-clubbing one of our favorite movies, School of Rock! We discuss many different topics surrounding the 2003 hit, including its star Jack Black, director Richard Linklater, recurring themes of rebellion and cultivating the arts, and the MANY iconic moments. Recorded 4/29/2019.

In this episode we're book-clubbing the fun and clever Disney movie, Zootopia! We discuss the themes of inclusivity, the many references to other media, the origins of the concept, and more. Recorded 4/22/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing Hayao Miyazaki's beautifully animated film, Howl's Moving Castle! We discuss the source material, animation techniques, similarities and differences with Spirited Away, and whether Howl is just "too sexy". Recorded 4/8/2019.

In the fist half of this episode, we're book-clubbing the pilot of the original Netflix show, One Day at a Time. We discuss the "reimagining" of the 1970s version, Norman Lear, the importance of diversity in the writer's room, and theorize about possible reasons behind the recent cancellation. In the second half, we're book-clubbing the first episodes of Seasons 2 & 3, some overall arcs of the series, the nuances of racism and the Latinx experience, and the differences between this show and other sitcoms. Tweet #saveODAAT because this show deserves saving! Recorded 4/1/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing the popular Jim Carrey comedy, Bruce Almighty and its spinoff sequel, Evan Almighty! This one is a very loose discussion due to recording late into the night, but we focus on discussion of the two lead actors, whether either movie is sacrilegious, our favorite parts, and some healthy critique. Recorded 3/23/3019.

In the first half of this episode, we're talking about 3 screenings we caught at the SXSW 2019 film festival (spoiler-free) and any stand-out moments from each! Check out our twitter @highkeybookclub for links to some of the media we discuss. In the second half of this episode (starting at 46:00), we're book-clubbing our post-season thoughts about The Bachelor S23, how we feel about the final outcome, and our opinions on the next Bachelorette. Recorded 3/17/2019.

This episode starting on some spring cleaning by book-clubbing the original Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. We discuss the meme status of Marie Kondo, the helpful tips given on the first episode, the mess of having kids, and air out our own "dirty laundry" about our hoarding habits. Recorded 3/2/2019.