Filmly Matters Josh & Katie Taylor

We’re back! After a very long hiatus because of dual grad school attendance and working full-time, we carved out time to watch two movies within the film noir genre and tell you what we think of them. Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Diabolique (1955) is discussed first, followed by Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley (2021). I’m pretty sure you can tell we’re fans of both.

Also, listen out for some “bonus content” of a dog scratching an itch in the background and a cat bumping into a microphone. Enjoy!

It was an odd year for The Oscars ceremony in more ways than one, and we have a few opinions about that. Next, we move into the real meat of the episode and discuss the winner for Best Picture, Chloe Zhao’s beautifully deserving NOMADLAND (2020).

Suddenly, Melancholia is here to provide us with quite sudden mood swings and complete devastation. Or perhaps our doom lies within the sultry tones and pointy teeth of the grooviest plant this side of the eclipse. Either way, resistance is futile!
Join us as we discuss MELANCHOLIA (2011) and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986). Maybe we can just write a new ending?

Despite the incessant struggle of being pulled back in by our day jobs and grad school responsibilities, we’ve finally managed to get our fifth episode out. We discuss the entirety of this classic epic, highlighting themes such as identity, family, and loyalty. We hope you enjoy our attempt at legitimizing our business. But please, don’t leave without the cannoli.

Our better angels are apparently not only skilled typists, but also happen to be absurdly handsome. Join us as we compare THE BISHOP'S WIFE (1947) and THE PREACHER'S WIFE (1996), two holiday classics featuring ice-skating angels who might be getting just a little too cozy with your wife.

We promise we haven't done anything funny. In fact, we're downright bonafide in our discussion of O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and Blood Simple (1984), both written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. So grab your shovel and cigarettes and come sit a spell down by the river, won't you?