Check Your Threading

Check Your Threading
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Every two weeks, your hosts Sam and Lauren watch a movie, do some homework, and create Check Your Threading, a podcast that serves up history, psychology, and perspective on that film. Our goal is to talk about movies in a way that's easily accessible for our listeners—we believe art is for everyone! IG: checkyourthreading / Twitter: checkthreading

  1. 08/12/2021

    Episode 36: The Fall (2006)

    This cult film opens the door for the history of Classic Hollywood stunts, the symbolism of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, the power of storytelling and escapism, and the many ways we can fall.  Support the show

    55 min

  2. 07/28/2021

    Episode 35: The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

    Let’s talk about the history of LEGO bricks, Batman’s character flaws, mental health issues, his habit of endangering children, and his super powers: white privilege and generational wealth. Plus, our wishlist for future LEGO franchise opportunities! Support the show

    49 min

  3. 07/14/2021

    Episode 34: Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

    We’re kicking off Superhero Month with Taika Waititi’s subversive action-comedy: join us as we discuss Ragnarok’s Māori spirit, how the film supports decolonization, its role as a pattern-breaker in the Marvel multi-verse, and Immigrant Song, of course! Featuring guest star Max Marriner. Support the show

    1h 2m

  4. 06/30/2021

    Episode 33: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

    Yukio Mishima’s controversial legacy as an LGBT icon, queer relationships and identities in Feudal Japan, Eiko Ishioka’s groundbreaking production design, kishōtenketsu narrative structure, and the movie’s unique blend of literature, theater, and film. Support the show

    52 min

  5. 06/16/2021

    Episode 32: Wizard of Oz (1939)

    A classic for pride month! We talk about Judy Garland and the queer community, the history of anti-LGBT sentiment in the US military, the rise of the modern LGBT rights movement, the lavender scare, and the significance of Dorothy’s fate. Support the show

    53 min

  6. 06/02/2021

    Episode 31: Tangerine (2015)

    Check Your Threading says trans rights: we’re kicking off pride month with Tangerine, and talking about the current struggles for trans sex workers in the US, the damage of The Danish Girl, subversive cinematography, and the tender value of a buddy film where you least expect it. Support the show

    32 min

  7. 05/19/2021

    Episode 30: Keanu (2016)

    How far would you go for your cat? Let’s get into code switching, the curious role of George Michael in black pop culture, the anatomy of a buddy film, male vulnerability, and more. Support the show

    28 min

  8. 05/05/2021

    Episode 29: John Wick (2014)

    Cinema’s biggest dog lover! Join us as we chat about minimalism both in setting and in world building, the graceful intensity of gunfu, wuxia folk heroes, and the thrilling spectacle of Hong Kong Blood Opera. Support the show

    28 min
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Every two weeks, your hosts Sam and Lauren watch a movie, do some homework, and create Check Your Threading, a podcast that serves up history, psychology, and perspective on that film. Our goal is to talk about movies in a way that's easily accessible for our listeners—we believe art is for everyone! IG: checkyourthreading / Twitter: checkthreading

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  • Creator
    Check Your Threading
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Check Your Threading
  • Show Website
    Check Your Threading