UMassterclass

Students in the Film Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst

The official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Your go-to show for students, filmmakers, and film faculty getting educated together, on all things film, television, and screened media. Our podcast is written and produced by students in the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst. Hosts Chloe Mills & Conrad Johnson. Production crew Elle Decatur & Joane Nzikoba.

  1. May 15

    S4E8: Resurrection (2025)

    Today, the UMassterclass team discusses Bi Gan's 2025 film, Resurrection. Resurrection follows the journey of a "deliriant," in a future where humanity has given up dreaming, as he relives one hundred years across multiple dreams, aided by a woman using the lost techniques of cinema. The six segments of the film each corresponds to one of the six senses recognized in Buddhist thought: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind. It is Gan's love letter to cinema, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Theme by Conrad Johnson

    27 min

  2. Apr 30

    S4E7: Sirāt with Conrad Johnson

    Today, co-host Conrad Johnson takes us through his thoughts on Sirāt (2025) in his last solo episode of the UMassterclass podcast. Conrad is graduating in a few weeks, and he was very passionate that the listeners of UMassterclass hear about this film; take a listen and enjoy! Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Chloe Mills, Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Theme by Conrad Johnson (obviously)

    19 min

  3. Apr 15

    S4E6: 33rd Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival

    UMass Amherst is hosting the 33rd rendition of the Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival this month, and the UMassterclass podcast dove into the inner workings of this year's programming. Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills and Conrad Johnson // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Interviewees: Barbara Zecchi, Ayanna Dozier, Dex Veitch Theme by Conrad Johnson

    58 min

  4. Mar 16

    S4E5: Oscars Review (Sentimental Value, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, Sinners)

    It's Oscars day!! Today, the UMassterclass team along with special guest Paola Delmaschio give you their thoughts on some of this year's nominations for Best Picture. Take a listen and enjoy! Segments: Chloe Mills - Sentimental Value Elle Decatur - Hamnet Joanne Nzikoba - One Battle After Another (dictated by Chloe Mills) Paola Delmaschio - Sinners Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Theme by Conrad Johnson

    1h 9m

  5. Feb 24

    S4E4: Lee Chang-dong & Historical Context

    Today, UMassterclass is featuring the second episode in a two-part series by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs. In this episode, Bella dives into South Korean history to give historical and cultural context to what informs Lee Chang Dong's choices to do with representation. She talks about women’s place in South Korean society, and historical events contemporary with Lee Chang Dong’s life and ones relevant to his films. Take a listen and enjoy! Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Theme by Conrad Johnson

    43 min

  6. 11/23/2025

    S4E3: Lee Chang-dong & Representations of Trauma

    Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs last fall. This first episode of two begins to highlight emotional representation of trauma in film by Lee Chang-dong. Take a listen and enjoy! Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Maggie Belanger, Ev Fuss Theme by Conrad Johnson

    34 min

  7. 09/30/2025

    S4E2: Queering Culture, the Desire Trilogy

    Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by former UMass students, Ceeb Kennedy and Brian Licata! Both students graduated in the spring of 2025, having participated in the Film Studies program. In this episode, Ceeb and Brian take a closer look into the works of Luca Guadagnino, specifically "I Am Love (2009)," "A Bigger Splash (2015)," and "Call Me by Your Name (2017)." Take a listen! Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills and Conrad Johnson // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Maggie Belanger, Ev Fuss Theme by Conrad Johnson

    1h 39m

  8. 09/04/2025

    S4E1: Monty Python

    Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by the team's new co-host, Conrad Johnson! This episode looks at interviews with the cast and production team of the Monty Python series, reviewing techniques and unique stylistic choices in order to maintain a certain comedic style while keeping a low budget. Take a listen! Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson Theme by Conrad Johnson

    22 min
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The official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Your go-to show for students, filmmakers, and film faculty getting educated together, on all things film, television, and screened media. Our podcast is written and produced by students in the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst. Hosts Chloe Mills & Conrad Johnson. Production crew Elle Decatur & Joane Nzikoba.

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  • Creator
    Students in the Film Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Students in the Film Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Show Website
    UMassterclass