“This is one of my favourite podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Alex and Sarah chat films in a way that’s relaxed, accessible and hilarious, exploring the themes and narratives in a natural way through the conversation with their guest. There is no air of pretentiousness about quality or perceived merit of the films from them, just a genuine, fun, intimate discussion about the films we all watch over and over for some reason or another, or have fond but distant memories of from our younger years. They approach every film at face value, which opens up conversation to far more interesting places than other film podcasts, and don’t look down on your favourite films that perhaps you don’t broadcast to everyone you meet right away… (*cough* Twister *cough*). Alex and Sarah often voice some of the interesting things you might feel or learn from rewatching your childhood faves or finally watching films that it felt like everyone in the world had seen but you. Films that are problematic by today’s standards (sometimes problematic by standards at the time they were made, too…) are discussed generously and with nuance, and give you food for thought rather than making you feel bad for still enjoying something that may have aged poorly, but holds a special place in your heart or provides a lot of nostalgia for you. Listeners aren’t told what we should or shouldn’t feel about a film. It’s always a sensitive and considered conversation, but in such a fun and familiar way. Highly recommend, even if you haven’t seen the films they discuss! (Also, the best part of every episode: “What is [insert movie name] about, you ask? Well, let me tell you!” said by a slightly hysterical Sarah after a tangential but hilarious discussion after just 2 seconds of trying to break down the plot.)”
Daturaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/23