High-Key Book Club

This episode we're book-clubbing the Netflix movie, Roma, directed and written by noted director, Alfonso Cuaron! This episode's a little different because we're recording DURING the 91st Academy Award ceremony, with live updates about awards to Roma and other movies we've book-clubbed. We discuss the realism and authenticiy, the distinct cinematography of Cuaron, Yalitza Aparicio and representation she brings to indigenous women, and Zelenny's Mexican perspective on a story that feels very familiar. Recorded 2/25/2019.

This episode, we're book-clubbing all things Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, very much including the book! We fill in the many gaps of the movie, discuss the complex characters in this story, try to figure out why this installment is so polarizing, and discuss iconic moments. Recorded 2/18/2019.

This episode, we're chatting the cheesy movie with an A-list ensemble cast, Valentine's Day. We messily chat about the many plots, look at the niche genre overall, and attempt to answer the age-old question: Does Valentine's Day matter? Recorded 2/10/2019.

This episode we're discussing the brand new feature film about a friendly neighborhood superhero, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse! We discuss innovative animation techniques, self-aware comedic storytelling, and even give out our first official "High-Key" award. Recorded 2/3/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing some nostalgia and revisiting the Pokemon universe from our childhoods through discussion of Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back! We talk about our history with Pokemon, the context and successes of this first movie, look into the present and future of the franchise, and regretfully examine the plot holes of this story. Recorded 1/27/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing the most recent season premiere of The Bachelor (S23), as well as the pilot of Lifetime drama, UnReal! We compare and contrast the actual reality TV show with the dramatized fiction series, talk overall dating reality TV concepts, and discuss standout moments. This episode is less recap, more big picture about The Bachelor universe. Recorded 1/12/2019.

This episode we're book-clubbing the movie, Holes, adapted from the popular kid's book of the same name! We talk Shia Lebouf, Sigourney Weaver and more, as well as interpret the various symbols and themes throughout, dissect the strange editing techniques, and look into what the book's sequel was about. Recorded 1/6/2019.

We're back from holiday high-key-atus to ring in 2019 with our 2018 Media Review! We talk about the media we've watched in the second half of 2018 that probably won't make it to a full episode. We discuss Mary Poppins Returns, Life Size 2, Blackklansman, Superstore, The Good Place S3, Shark Tank S10, and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S4, among others! We take some time to discuss non-traditional media, including Youtube content and gaming. We also discuss the various 00's comedies we've watched lately, including 50 First Dates, Just Friends, A Cinderella Story and Easy A. Finally, we talk about the media we're looking forward to watching in 2019. Recorded 12/28/2018.

This episode we're continuing our Harry Potter series with fan-favorite, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! We try to figure out what makes this book and movie so beloved, discuss the various new characters, compare and contrast the movie with the book, and ask ourselves why the hell are they wearing jeans?! Recorded 12/09/2018.

In today's episode, we're discussing The Hunger Games movie (and book!) along with all it's themes of government control and reality TV. Also, Cameron learns about new book genres and "Cold Sprouts". Recorded 12/2/2018.