Wallowing in the Shallows

The Both of Us

Welcome to Wallowing in the Shallows, the podcast that skirts the perilous drop-off of a deep dive into television and movies. We are two friends and academic nerds aspiring to become TV and movie geeks. We draw on our opinions and research to review television and movies, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Shakespeare. We think of it as sitting around the dinner table bs-ing with friends about what we watched that week. Wallowing in the Shallows can be reached at witstvpod@gmail.com. New Episodes on Thursdays.

  1. WITS chat 'Dogma' | dir. Kevin Smith | 1999

    4 APR

    WITS chat 'Dogma' | dir. Kevin Smith | 1999

    Rebecca and Tori chat the 1999 film, 'Dogma,' directed by Kevin Smith. We talk the impact of the movie on us, our thoughts about beliefs and organized religion (don't come for us--it's our opinions based on our personal experiences). We tangent, so be prepared. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music from Pixabay Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay Explicit It's a Kevin Smith film. We cuss. We talk about some controversial things. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome 00:36 Overview of Dogma and Its Significance 01:17 Cast and Characters: Angels, Humans, and Mythology 03:08 Kevin Smith's Inspiration and Creative Process 07:01 Kevin Smith's Personal Connection to Dogma 07:47 Favorite Scenes and Character Highlights 11:54 Casting Choices and Actor Insights 16:26 Symbolism: Loki as Angel of Death 19:57 Humor, Homages, and Cultural References 23:17 Themes of Faith, Doubt, and Organized Religion 34:36 Visual and Symbolic Elements in the Film 40:18 Metatron and Divine Representation 46:09 Philosophical Questions and Ethical Dilemmas 51:06 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections 02:21 Kevin Smith's Approach to Religious Themes 04:41 Character Deep Dive: Bethany and Serendipity 09:41 Symbolism and Easter Eggs in the Film 14:19 Social Issues and Cultural Commentary 19:07 Behind-the-Scenes Insights and Anecdotes 23:43 The Impact of 'Dogma' on Pop Culture 26:28 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Sources Dogma in Dogma: A Theological Guide - Decent FilmsPeople | Salma Hayek on DogmaA Single Movie Killed This ’90s Femme Fatale Icon’s Career — It’s Time We Gave Her The Comeback She Deserves30 Facts about the movie Dogma - Facts.netHow Alanis Morissette Landed Her Role In 'Dogma'How Stuff Works | MetatronLearn ReligionsThe Independent | Kevin Smith 'Dogma' Interview

    1hr 16min
  2. WITS chats 'Black Girl' (1966)

    26 FEB

    WITS chats 'Black Girl' (1966)

    Rebecca and Tori don't chat, we dive deep into Ousmane Sembene's 1966 classic, 'Black Girl.' This is the next installment of our Recommended By series based on the Criterion Collection Closet Picks. In this podcast, we get political as we discuss colonialism, post-colonialism, economic slavery, racism, and abuse. For the first time, we are spoiler-free for the first 25-ish minutes because we encourage you to listen to us for the spoiler-free segment, go watch the film if you haven't seen it, then come back and listen to the rest of the podcast. We were so engrossed in our conversation that we forgot to pick both our Shining Star and Spotlight Scene. PS: We mention in the podcast that two of the characters don't have names. It was only in editing the podcast that we found out they do. Our bad. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo Movie Clips Benjamin James | 21 Feb 2020 | Black Girl (1966) | YouTube Sound Effect Countdown | by freesound_community from Pixabay Restricted Sources "Senegal." In Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023, edited by Tom Lansford, Jorge Brown, Jack Covarrubias, David Harms Holt, and Robert J. Pauly, Jr., 1523-1535. Vol. 2. Thousand Oaks, CA: CQ Press, 2023. Gale eBooks (accessed February 16, 2026). https://link-gale-com.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/apps/doc/CX8521500175/GVRL?u=wash_main&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=bd4c4fb9. Klein, Martin. "France's African Colonies." In Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450, edited by Thomas Benjamin, 490-493. Vol. 2. Detroit, MI: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. Gale eBooks (accessed February 16, 2026). https://link-gale-com.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/apps/doc/CX2587300177/GVRL?u=wash_main&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=757682b4. "Senegal." In New Encyclopedia of Africa, 2nd ed., edited by John Middleton and Joseph C. Miller, 383-395. Vol. 4. Detroit, MI: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2008. Gale eBooks (accessed February 16, 2026). https://link-gale-com.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/apps/doc/CX3049000597/GVRL?u=wash_main&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=39b4b36d. Historical Currency Conversion Calculator - Sage CalculatorBlack Girl (1966) – film review  – RoutesExploring Senegal: People, Culture, Geography, & LanguageAP News | Senegal Student Protests University StipendsErin Hoeler | Film Analysis of Ousmane Sembene's 'Black Girl'Farout Magazine | Black Girl: Ousmane Sembene Postcolonialism

    1hr 5min

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Welcome to Wallowing in the Shallows, the podcast that skirts the perilous drop-off of a deep dive into television and movies. We are two friends and academic nerds aspiring to become TV and movie geeks. We draw on our opinions and research to review television and movies, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Shakespeare. We think of it as sitting around the dinner table bs-ing with friends about what we watched that week. Wallowing in the Shallows can be reached at witstvpod@gmail.com. New Episodes on Thursdays.