Episodes

  • Adaptations: ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997) and ‘High Fidelity’ (2000)
    Oct 18 2024

    Welcome to episode 10/10 of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking our favorite adaptations: a classic record store set rom-com, and a chill crime tale by Quentin Tarantino. ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997) and ‘High Fidelity’ (2000).

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    56 mins
  • Fight Movies: 'Rumble in the Bronx' (1995) and 'Snatch' (2000)
    Sep 30 2024

    Welcome to episode nine of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking fight movies: boxing, martial arts, and busting heads. Two under discussed beat 'em ups that cross gangsters and get punchy in 'Rumble in the Bronx' and 'Snatch.'

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    46 mins
  • Romance: 'Chungking Express' (1994) and '500 Days of Summer' (2009)
    Sep 2 2024

    Welcome to episode eight of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about hopeless romantics, crazy eyes, and yearning. This is the romance movie pod. God help us all.

    'Chungking Express' (1994) and '500 Days of Summer' (2009).

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    58 mins
  • Coming-of-Age: 'Cooley High' (1975) and 'SLC Punk!' (1998)
    Aug 26 2024

    I guess this is growing up! Welcome to episode seven of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about a bedrock genre of movies: coming-of-age films. And by coincidence, we've chosen two of our favorite movies from very different periods that follow an incredibly similar structure, 'Cooley High' and 'SLC Punk!'

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    55 mins
  • Gosling Drama: 'Blue Valentine' (2010) and 'Drive' (2011)
    Aug 19 2024

    Welcome to episode six of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about the dramatic chops of one of our favorite actors, Ryan Gosling, and his roles in 'Blue Valentine' and the iconic 'Drive.'

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    55 mins
  • Spike Lee Special: 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) and 'He Got Game' (1998)
    Aug 12 2024

    It's hot, who's bringing the ice cubes? Welcome to episode five of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about one of the most impactful and important directors of all-time, Spike Lee, and how his classics like 'Do the Right Thing' and 'He Got Game' influenced what we love about movies.

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Sicko Cinema: 'Body Double' (1984) and 'Final Destination' (2000)
    Aug 5 2024

    Of course they're watching you! Welcome to episode four of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about the sick thrills and perversion of two of our favorite thriller/horror movies.

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    53 mins
  • Japanese Animation: 'Kiki's Delivery Service' (1989) and 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995)
    Jul 29 2024

    What was I made for? Welcome to episode three of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're rewatching two masterpieces that redefined what we expected from modern animation.

    Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams

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    55 mins