That's Fine
I like the idea of Dana (the host) having different co-hosts with specific knowledge on the film. I like that Dana has a lot of traditional film knowledge. 20-30 minutes is a good length. Of all the Slate podcasts (I listen to quite a few) this one has the most technical problems, but, hey, whatcha gonna do? My big gripe is that Dana is so dismissive of entire film catagories. You get the feeling that she doesn't care at all about sci-fi, superhero, action, or horror films but she is reviewing them because it will get clicks or downloads. Her opinion of artsy, upperclass films is insightful. Her opinion of everything else is often a big miss.Read full review »
jonahofthesea via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/11/13
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I like the concept and usually the execution. But recently I cannot tolerate Katy Waldman's voice. Is it the dreaded "vocal fry"? Not sure but I wanted her to stop and take a deep breath so badly I couldn't keep listening. I'll try again because I do like the content.Read full review »
Seattlecindy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/16
A core theme of episode 4 of Serial season 2 was how one of our soldiers suffered the consequences of America's mishandling of Abu Ghraib and Bagram. It is astonishing that Slate's podcast doesn't even touch on the subject. The constant reminders Bowe had to endure about these...Read full review »
Mayscild via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/08/16
If you feel like listening to the most annoying lady in your work place summarize movies download any of the Stevens reviews. Gave up on that after 3 listens...the guests are fine. Get a new host.
StowShow81 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/20/15
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