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Do people still read, or should all communication about film now be in the form of memes?

In this episode, we reveal what film magazines we still read (for some, it is zero), why we review films ourselves (are we just screaming into the void?!), and discuss whether Letterboxd could be throwing reviews a lifeline (though the joke reviews always seem to win out).

We'll also explore what we actually want from film reviews, decry spoilers, shake our heads at heavy plot descriptions and try to give tips to writing reviews in today's TL:DR generation.

The death threats are flying in this episode as Lauren comes face to face with a loud and proud strategic voter.

Join us as we discuss whether strategic voting has its place in pushing up under-watched gems, changing narratives, or solidifying the canon—or if those who do it are just dirty, rotten liars and cheats.

We will also finally open up about the controversial Sight & Sound results of 2022 and whether or not we think the results were genuine.

Eric Rohmer was in his 70s when he delivered his final official cycle, Tales of Four Seasons. How do these 4 films stack up against his legendary Moral Tales or Comedies and Proverbs cycles? How do they capture the seasons, let alone youth? Was he still on point?

Join us as we talk through A Tale of Springtime (1990), A Winter's Tale (1992), A Tale of Summer (1996), and An Autumn Tale (1998) in chronological order, and break down their themes, how they fit together, and how they make us feel.



Timestamps:


Intro: 00:00:00
A Tale of Springtime: 00:08:26
A Winter's Tale: 00:24:12
A Tale of Summer: 00:43:59
An Autumn Tale: 01:05:28

What makes a list exciting or worth working on? In this episode, Sol takes the host's chair as we dive into exactly what types of film lists we enjoy working on, what makes them great, and, to throw in some negativity, what lists we wouldn't touch with a barge pole.

No Barbie?! No Oppenheimer?! So, what the hell did we pick? Listen in as Chris, Sol, and Tom reveal their top 10 favourite films of 2023.

Let us know how much you agree/disagree, or if we put you on the path of some hidden gems, on ICMForum.com.

Has Pixar lost the magic they once had? And if so, how did it all go so, so wrong? Can we blame it on Disney? Join us as superfans and nay-sayers clash over the past, present, and future of Pixar Animation.