Waiting for Stir Fry

Artless Studios
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  • TV & Film

As they wait for dinner, Sara, Edwin, and Jonas talk through things they’ve watched, played, or listened to that made them feel some sort of way. Each episode finds the team diving into a work, pointing out the little details, and trying to line up their readings. Pull up a chair and no, it’s not a show about food. Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 08/21/2021 ·  Bonus

    10. Bonus: Season 1 Reflections

    In the post-season glow, we chat about second readings, favorite episodes, less favorite episodes, and a few recommended works. Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    26 min

  2. 08/21/2021

    9. The Young Pope

    We close the season by meeting The Young Pope (2016), a TV drama with a season’s worth of pomp, subversion, and adults growing up in the Vatican. Edwin loves the show and the show loves back. Jonas admires the craftsmanship with a skeptical thematic eye. Sara shares notes on the music and avoids aspirating her Ts. CW // abuse of minors, substance abuse, suicide, murder, death Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1h 34m

  3. 08/14/2021

    8. channel ORANGE

    We flip through the TV stations in Frank Ocean’s mind through his album, channel Orange (2012). Jonas emcees this track-by-track post-listening party with his Intro to Music Theory textbook in hand. Edwin wrestles with music as a medium. Sara vibes and throws down a potpourri of readings. CW // substance abuse, addiction, sexual themes, death Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1h 38m

  4. 08/14/2021

    7. Sorry to Bother You

    We do our online civic duty and share Sorry to Bother You (2018), another black comedy with extra satire and bonus style points. Sara recounts a billionaire’s party. Edwin reminisces about a theater full of white people. Jonas talks media and can’t hold all these little details. CW // drug use Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1h 13m

  5. 06/21/2021

    6. Journey

    We Journey across the desert (2012), reflecting on this classic video game’s feel-good themes and elegant simplicity. Edwin sings the high praises after two play-throughs. Jonas homilizes on the game’s spirituality. Sara wears her white robe and moderates. Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    57 min

  6. 06/21/2021

    5. Ping Pong the Animation

    We go to Japan via the anime wonder, Ping Pong the Animation (2014). Edwin dotes on one of his favorite shows and its self-affirming philosophy. Sara digs the bold and brash artistic style. Jonas likes the show, but is still learning to love the show. CW // suicide Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1h 30m

  7. 06/21/2021

    4. Manchester by the Sea

    We revisit Manchester by the Sea (2016) for a tour-de-force in tragedy. Sara takes the helm, dwelling on New England and New England men. Jonas talks about camerawork and earns his dramatic reading badge. Edwin sits back for a bit and then drops a hot synthesis on mourning and memory. CW // death, suicide attempt, the big sad Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  8. 06/21/2021

    3. The Last of Us

    We break out the joysticks and clench as we survive the post-apocalypse in The Last of Us (2013). Edwin hails its weaving of characters, gameplay, and tension. Sara contemplates killing and feeling bad about it. Jonas harps on moral ambiguity and *checks notes* animals. CW // violence, murder, suicide Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1h 23m

  9. 06/21/2021

    2. The Lobster

    We go on holiday at the dystopic love-hotel from The Lobster (2015). Jonas suggested the trip and is tickled by the absurdity. Sara is horrified, when not frustrated, when not amused. Edwin can’t stand the deadpan, but finds meaning in a Star Wars analogy. CW // violence, murder, attempted suicide Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    1 hr

  10. 06/21/2021

    1. The Death of Stalin

    A grand film for our grand debut, The Death of Stalin (2017) toes the line between hilarity and horror. We cross-examine the cast of churlish characters in the Soviet politburo, laughing cautiously from a safe distance. Edwin leads the round-up. Sara tries to decide what’s funny. Jonas revels in the gray area. CW // violence, murder, abuse of minors Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

    57 min

  11. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: The Wait is On

    Waiting for Stir Fry

    1 min

Trailer

About

As they wait for dinner, Sara, Edwin, and Jonas talk through things they’ve watched, played, or listened to that made them feel some sort of way. Each episode finds the team diving into a work, pointing out the little details, and trying to line up their readings. Pull up a chair and no, it’s not a show about food. Reach us at waitingforstirfry@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Artless Studios
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
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