It's been a a few months since Todd Field's massively acclaimed film "TÁR" was released in America, but between its Oscar nominations — for Field, Cate Blanchett, Best Picture, and more — all the Lydia Tár memes, and the debates its ending continues to inspire, we figured there was no better time to discuss it than the present.

Topics include the film's depiction of and engagement with classical music and the MeToo movement, sublime performances by Blanchett and supporting actor Nina Hoss, the film's wobbly ending and blinkered worldview, and more.

Just as January comes to a close, Team Overinvested brings you our Best Films of 2022. Though we're posting this episode a little later than usual, we're as excited as ever to share our favorite films of last year, and hopefully introduce you all to some titles you haven't heard of or gotten a chance to see yet.

This year, our lists range from the big budget — "Top Gun: Maverick" — to the tiny indie — "Saint Omer" — and we've both included a documentary, too. Let us know what you think of our picks and what 2022 movies you loved!

We return to you after an unplanned break due to illness with a delayed episode on "Häxan," Benjamin Christiansen's groundbreaking 1922 docu-drama about the history of the persecution of witches (or "witches") — which also conveniently allowed him to depict sexually transgressive behavior that meant the film couldn't be shown in the United States for decades.

Topics discussed include the film's push and pull between analysis and fetishism, its legacy as a cult object, Christiansen's experimental style, and more.

We recorded this before Christmas so you'll hear a Christmas-y intro — so it goes! We'll be back soon with our episode on the Best Films of 2022. Thanks for listening.

This week, Morgan and Gavia revisit legal thriller "Michael Clayton," the 2007 Best Picture nominee written and directed by Tony Gilroy and starring George Clooney and Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton. They discuss the film's sharp characterization, its insightful commentary on corporate malfeasance, a career-best performance from George Clooney, and how the themes Gilroy explores here connect to his current work on "Andor."

This week, Gavia and Morgan sing the praises of "Andor," the new Star Wars television show masterminded by Tony Gilroy and starring Diego Luna as future rebel martyr Cassian Andor. Topics include the show's stark tonal and stylistic divergence from other Star Wars shows on Disney+, its complex ideas about empire and rebellion, a superlative cast led by Luna, and much more.

Gavia and Morgan return from a covid-induced hiatus with a dispatch from this year's New York and London film festivals. Gavia reports on some buzzy titles including "Decision to Leave" and "Triangle of Sadness," and Morgan gives a rave to her one festival movie of the year, France's Oscar submission "Saint Omer."

This week, Gavia and Morgan have fun trying to figure out what the deal is, exactly, with Guy Ritchie's 2017 "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword," a would-be franchise starter that never got off the ground. Does Charlie Hunnum have what it takes to be a leading man? Has Jude Law ever turned in a bad performance? Why does this movie about Arthurian legend feature bare-knuckle boxing? And much more.

This week, Gavia and Morgan break down Amazon's new "Lord of the Rings" adaptation, the TV show "The Rings of Power," which takes place thousands of years before Tolkien's novels. They analyze the show's relationship to Peter Jackson's films, discuss whether the show's efforts to diversify succeed, break out some deep Tolkien lore, and more.

This week, Gavia and Morgan finally get to talk about Jordan Peele's third film, the UFO spectacular "Nope." The film stars Daniel Kaluuya and Kiki Palmer as siblings who own a horse ranch... and discover there's a strange object lurking above their valley. Topics include Peele's increasingly ambitious career, this film's complex themes, dazzling performances from Palmer and Kaluuya, and more.

This week, Gavia and Morgan revisit a modern classic, "Magic Mike XXL," starring Channing Tatum as the titular Mike, Joe Manganiello and Matt Bomer as his stripper pals, Jada Pinkett Smith as an old flame, and more. Topics discussed include the film's radically chill depiction of masculinity, Tatum's charismatic performance and career, and the forthcoming sequel, in production now.