Guest Alexis Romero Walker shares the 2017 film "The Shape of Water" with Benjamin. We talk about the importance of representing intersectionality onscreen and the use of monsters in cinema to address issues affecting marginalized communities.

Guest Jenn Nielson shares the 2019 film "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" with Benjamin and Max. We talk about the movie's depictions of science education in African countries, the struggle to promote STEM here and abroad, and the necessity of preparing more female scientists.

Special guest Em Thevenin shares the 2014 film "Cake" with Benjamin and Max. We talk about the movie's depictions of chronic illness and the challenges that people with chronic pain face, such as finding sufficient support, living with an 'invisible illness, and suicidal ideation.

Guest Elena Bender shares the 2018 film "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" with Benjamin and Max. We talk about the movie's depictions of the LGBTQ community, lesbians in particular, and how society in general and religious communities in particular have interacted with queer peoples past and present.

Guest Colten Ashley shares the 2017 film "Hostiles" with Max and Benjamin. We talk about the movie and the long history of complicated representations of Native Americans in cinema, from the work of director John Ford to more recent films like "The Revenant."

Guest Jesse Baird shares the 2014 film "It Follows" with Max and Benjamin. We talk about the thriller as a metaphor for the experience of being caught in cycles of poverty.

Guest Sharon Swenson shares the 2004 film "Hellboy" with Max and Benjamin. We talk about the movie's depiction of the struggle of walking the line between two contrasting cultures, while not feeling fully accepted by either.

Guest Natalie King shares the 2017 Chilean film "A Fantastic Woman" with Max and Benjamin. We talk about the movie's depiction of transgender people and the challenges they face.

Guest Kimball Maw Jensen shares the 1961 musical comedy "Flower Drum Song" with Max and Benjamin. We talk about the movie's depictions of Chinese and Chinese-American communities, including tensions between cultures, genders, and generations.

Guest Teilani Leaupepetele shares the 1994 New Zealand film "Once Were Warriors" with Benjamin and Max. We talk about the movie's depictions of Maori culture including cultural identity, gender roles, and domestic abuse.