Mandatory Media

This week the gang is covering Erin Shields' play Paradise lost, a feminist reinterpretation of Milton famous epic Paradise Lost. We cover stage directions, Milton's unique writing habits, and the nature of Satan through the modern lens.

Join us for a deep dive into the classic Studio Ghibli film Pricess Mononoke. We talk maggoty boars, magical curses, and the film's (not so hidden) themes.

Seth brings us back into the zany Sci-Fi days of 1960s Japan with the classic Godzilla film Destroy All Monsters. We talk guys in rubber suits, Sci-Fi camp, and the wonderful experience of films across cultures.

In this Epiphany special episode, Bret takes us through William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. We cover famous lines we didn't know were from the play, the unraveling of Marvolio, and wordplay that stands the test of time.

Bret, Seth, and David talk about the enchanting, wonderful, and iconic film, The Muppet Christmas Carol. They talk behind the scenes, Dickens' original novella, and which Muppet should be President.

Seth, David, and Bret jump into a review and analysis of Wes Anderson's latest film, Asteroid City.

Bret takes us on a unique journey through Robert Browning's The Heretic's Tragedy, a delightful medieval poem satirizing a public burning.

The crew jumps into the highly divisive 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We talk force ghosts, Harrison Ford's hatred of press tours, the Star Wars fandom's hatred of their own movies, and much more!

Seth takes us on a journey through Bram Stoker's Dracula, the movie adaptation of ... Bram Stoker's Dracula? Discover this wild Francis Ford Coppola film from the 1990s that's chock full of bizarre acting choices, immaculate vibes, and oddly shaped hairpieces.

Bret, joined by Seth and David, takes a dive into three of Christina Rossetti's poems. Poems covered are "Amen," "Uphill," and "Passing Away"