Iridescence

Topics covered include: How the show contrasts the rest of the superhero lexicon, Jeremy and Raylene having random enthusiastic bursts of passion for the show's usage of intentional violence, and a reflection on the quietude of the show's diverse cast of characters. This episode also features a bonus mini-rant from Jeremy about Bo Burnham in anticipation for our next podcast on his new comedy special.

Topics covered include: Jeremy's roommate calling him out for not knowing the names of the characters to Avatar, how the film fits within the Southeast Asian community, Jeremy's obsession with the word Kumandra, and how Raya could be for young girls what Mulan was for Ray

Topics covered include: Jeremy and Ray's opinions on all of the Oscar nominees and winners, diversity in the Academy and Hollywood, the award ceremony's ending controversy and Paddington 2's excellence (unrelated to Oscars).

Topics covered include: Emerald Fennell’s mix of romantic comedy tropes with complex #MeToo narratives, Carey Mulligan’s career-defining performance, Oscar buzz, and the film’s polarizing ending.

Topics covered include: The film’s unique sound-design, Riz Ahmed’s performance, the film’s portrayal of deaf culture, as well as the film’s Oscar nominations

Topics covered include: How Fred Hampton lived, the deliberately accurate cinematography, Deborah Johnson’s quiet resolve, the film’s Oscar nominations, and the message is both timeless and timely for today.

Topics covered include: the movie’s deliberately slow pacing, Chloe Zhao’s beautiful exploration of the American landscape, the film’s use of nonprofessional actors, how the nomad life is meant for some people, Chloe Zhao’s impact on the AAPI community, and how the film is relevant to our lives.

Topics covered include: Kemp Power’s emotionally poignant screenplay, Regina King’s assured directorial debut, the deliberate look of the film in service of the story, how each character adds a compelling perspective to the black experience, why the medium of storytelling is so effective to exposing  its audience to complex issues, and how the film is relevant with the Black Lives Matter movement of today.

Topics covered include: The breathtaking cinematography that reflected a semi auto-biographical lens, how Emile Mosseri's melancholic score captured the immigrant experience, Ray's obsession with Steven Yeun, how the film explored the dichotomy between the American Dream and stark reality, why the Golden Globes controversy reinforces the white male gaze as a cinematic language, how Minari ranks among the A24 banner, and why Minari was so personally resonating to both of us.

Topics covered include: How the animation made New York a character, how Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross collaborated with the filmmakers to create an unconventional score, why 22 was originally written to be the central character, the profound theme of existentialism, if kids are able to comprehend the message, the beautiful ambiguity of the ending, how Soul showed the depth of Black identity without making a story solely on the Black experience, and how Soul affected us personally from a mental health perspective.