Apr 27, 2020
In which we learn from Alan Clarke’s STARS OF THE ROLLER STATE DISCO (1984) that roller rinks are miserable places when you live there, find out that roller skating isn’t fun when you’re forced to do it, and view roller disco as a metaphor for the Thatcher regime. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may...
Apr 21, 2020
In which we learn from Armando Iannucci’s satire IN THE LOOP (2009) that politics is driven by personal ambition, find out that war is driven by politics, and confess that our laughter is driven by James Gandolfini's disquiet. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
Apr 14, 2020
In which we learn from CANE TOADS: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY (1988) that Australia has a serious amphibian problem, find out that some people like to feed an invasive species, and discover that other people intentionally drive over the toads, all while we self-isolate. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be...
Apr 3, 2020
In which we learn from Robert Bresson’s THE DEVIL, PROBABLY (1977) that it’s possible for five people to speak without affect for ninety minutes, find out that Ron is easily confused, and discuss the film with Elizabeth the Perennial Podguest, who joins in as a Podvisitor for the whole episode. (Warning: contains...