The Broad Perspective

Megan Cruz
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  • TV & FILM
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A podcast that looks to dismantle the idea that there's only one kind of great art and offer a broader perspective... so to speak. Complete with corny jokes, feminist film theory, and some incredible guests. Host, Megan Cruz, digs deep with trailblazing women and marginalized voices in the film industry and discovers the unique films and influences that shaped them and their approach to making art that defies the odds today.

  1. 18H AGO

    Ready or Not

    Modern horror gets ritualistic in Ready or Not (2019) directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpinn & Tyler Gillett. One of Megan & Chelsea's favorites they talk the upcoming sister sequel(!), the significance of goats, how fighting for your life in your wedding dress would actually feel and of course, the magic of Adam Brody.

    1h 22m

  2. FEB 4

    Bodies Bodies Bodies

    Bodies Bodies Bodies!! One of the greatest modern horror comedies comes to the Broad Perspective this week. We talk what makes a satisfying horror ending, family/friendly dysfunction and of course, queen Alice, our funniest and smartest friend. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Directed by Halina Reijn

    1h 60m

  3. JAN 28

    Alien

    The Broad Perspective goes back to 1979 to talk about one of the most seminal horror films of all time. Also early 2000s disneyworld and the Alien experience ride.

    1h 40m

  4. JAN 21

    The Ring

    or Lighthouses & Library Books. The Ring (2002), Gore Verbinski's millennial horror masterpiece vs the Japanese original Ringu (1998) and more only slightly choatic thoughts on the classic.

    1h 39m

  5. JAN 14

    28 Days Later

    We're kicking off our first horror series with a classic, 28 Days Later! A film that changed the horror landscape and pushed Chelsea to her suspension of disbelief limit.

    1h 51m

  6. JAN 9

    Knocked Up

    Our first series comes to an end with Knocked Up! The rom com that literally kind of ended all rom coms.

    2h 14m

  7. 12/31/2025

    How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days

    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is one of the most quintessential 2000s era rom coms and a nostalgic favorite for Megan and Chelsea. Is Andie Anderson patient zero of the "cool girl"? Is this movie more self aware than it's thought to be? Can we count Fool's Gold as a canonical sequel? All these questions answered and more on this week's episode of TBP.

    1h 32m

  8. 12/24/2025

    Bridget Jones's Diary

    Bridget Jones's Diary is a holiday rom com for the ages. Megan and Chelsea discuss British humor, food, and mini-break weekend holidays, in celebration of the Indiana Jones of rom coms - the undeniable, Bridget Jones.

    1h 46m
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A podcast that looks to dismantle the idea that there's only one kind of great art and offer a broader perspective... so to speak. Complete with corny jokes, feminist film theory, and some incredible guests. Host, Megan Cruz, digs deep with trailblazing women and marginalized voices in the film industry and discovers the unique films and influences that shaped them and their approach to making art that defies the odds today.

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  • Creator
    Megan Cruz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Megan Cruz
  • Show Website
    The Broad Perspective

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