Cinema Scum

This week, Anna and Oli are joined by CS alumni Colin to talk Tarantino, and discuss Inglorious Bastards (2009). Shoshanna, a French-Jewish dairy farmer and the sole survivor of her family, is hunted by Hans Landa, a quintessentially evil Nazi officer. Now the proprietor of a small movie theatre in Paris, an opportunity arises for her exact revenge when the Nazi party hosts a high-profile premiere at her theatre. Meanwhile, the Americans have finally joined the fight, and an elite squad of Jewish-American soldiers, led by Lt. Aldo Raine, are enlisted to hunt down nazis, which they do in extravagant and horrific Tarantino fashion. Want to be on an episode of the Cinema Scum Podcast? Write to us @CinemaScumPodcast on Instagram with a movie idea!

This week, Anna and Oli return to horror and talk the latest instalment in the Scream franchise, Scream 6 (2023). After surviving the Ghostface murders of the previous film, sisters Sam and Tara move to NYC to start fresh, attend college and escape their horrible, traumatic past. Unfortunately, what they cannot escape from is the conspiracies and reputation they have garnered online following these attacks, which leaves them as prime targets for the recently relocated new Ghostface killer. A staple of the horror genre, this film franchise embraces a meta awareness of its own medium and genre, and was shot in Montreal in locations deeply nostalgic to both Anna and Oli. Wanna be a guest on the Cinema Scum podcast? Write to us on Instagram @CinemaScumPodcast with a film idea!

This week, Anna and Oli are joined by industry insider Tess to discuss Damien Chazelle's musical La La Land (2016). Mia (Emma Stone) is an aspiring actress living in Los Angeles and waiting for her big break when she meets Sebastien (Ryan Gosling), an aspiring jazz pianist. The two immediately fall in love, recognizing the deep passion and ambition they possess for their respective crafts. While initially their relationship serves as a motivational launchpad for their careers, they both begin to realize that success may require compromising or even sacrificing the powerful feeling they have for one another. A film that is deeply aware and celebrates the musical genre's history and aesthetics, it is a melancholic story of the artist's struggle to choose between love and art. Want to be on an episode of Cinema Scum? DM us on instagram @CinemaScumPodcast with a film idea!

This week, Anna and Oli turn to anime, and discuss the Satoshi Kon's classic Perfect Blue (1997). Mima is a beautiful young Japanese pop-star and member of the J-pop group CHAM! when she decides to quit and pursue a career in acting. However even after her career change, Mima soon realizes that she cannot escape the horrific truth behind her success as a performer: the public's perception of her, especially of her predominantly male audience, and in particular an obsessed stalker impersonating her online. The pressure of image, beauty and the price she is willing to pay for her success increasingly weigh on Mima, and her sanity begins to unravel in what is one of the most confusing and haunting third acts of this film genre. A violent and surreal exploration of gendered beauty standards, the pressures of fame and celebrity, and a deconstruction of the film's true enemy: male gaze. Wanna be on an episode of Cinema Scum? Write to us on Instagram with a film idea @CinemaScumPodcast.

This week, Anna and Oli talk Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). Scott Pilgrim is a underachieving, mid-twenties loser living in Toronto and trying to make it with his garage-rock band when he meets and instantly falls in love with an endearing new girl in town, Ramona Flowers. Scott quickly learns however that in order to date Ramona, he will need to defeat the Legion of Evil Exes: a group of Ramona's ex-partners who, united in heartbreak, vowed to never let anyone else get dumped by Ramona. What ensues is a series of epic CGI boss-battles in which Scott must seek to understand her exes' backstories and perspectives in order to defeat them, and in doing so gains a better understanding of Ramona's perspective with regards to relationships and the difficulties in loving and trusting others. It has one of the best casts (Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman) and is perhaps the best comic book adaptation to film! Wanna be on an episode of Cinema Scum? DM us on Instagram @CinemaScumPodcast) with a movie idea!

This week Anna and Oli dissect Mark Mylod's The Menu (2022) and discuss Hollywood's recent obsession with class warfare.

This week, Anna and Oli kick off 2023 by discussing Rian Johnson's Glass Onion (2022) *SPOILERS AHEAD*

This week, Anna and Oli talk Luca Guadagnino's latest, Bones and All (2022), and discuss this unique take on the coming-of-age genre, and what their favorite cut of human is.

This week Anna and Oli talk one of their all time favourites, Fincher's Gone Girl (2014) and discuss marriage, credit card fraud and our undying love for Ben Affleck.

Anna and Oli are back at it again, this time to discuss David Lynch's iconic Mulholland Drive (2001) and dissect this absolute brain-buster of a film.

This week, with Halloween right around the corner, Anna and Oli hit you with 5 recommendations each just in time for this beautiful time of year. So go get spooked.

This week, Anna and Oli talk Olivia Wilde's Dont Worry Darling (2022), and discuss the drama surrounding the film, fragile masculinity, and Harry Styles' dance skills.

This week, Anna and Oli descend into the dark depths of Zach Cregger's Barbarian (2022), and finally discuss a good horror film, just in time for Spooktober.

This week, Anna and Oli dive into PTA's Boogie Nights (1997) and discuss the issues faced by adult-film actors, the collapse of American society more broadly, and how pretty much all of this is Ronald Reagan's fault.

This week, Anna and Oli go full psycho as they discuss Tarantino's disowned serial killer flick: Natural Born Killers (1994), and dive deep into the True-Crime Industrial Complex, the unique cinematography in this film, and why Woody Harrelson LOVES playing serial killers (suspicious)…

This week, Anna and Oli are joined by resident mean girl Linnea to discuss a timeless classic, Mean Girls (2004).

This week, Oli and Anna leave home at 13 years old to talk about Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), covering Studio Ghibli, bad paintings, young love, and the murder of Phil Hartman (rip). ✌.ʕʘ‿ʘʔ.✌

This week, Anna and Oli ride the hype train straight to Hollywood and discuss Jordan Peele's Nope (2022).

This week, Anna and Oli talk A24's latest, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (2022), and have a wholesome time.

This week, Anna and Oli are joined by the breadstick bandit, Olivia, to discuss the seminal Twilight (2008), in all its shades of green and blue, and reminisce about the time when YA fiction was at its most bloodthirsty.

This week, Anna and Oli are joined by the eternally joyful Gina to discuss Joachim's Trier's Worst Person in the World (2021), the Y-A genre, and Norway.

This week, Anna and Oli talk Seth Rogan's comedy writing debut, Superbad (2007), and discuss babes, booze and Michael Cera.

This week, Anna and Oli are joined by special guest Jo to analyze the film that defined our generation, Chicken Run (2000), and discuss feminism, Mel Gibson's views, and the karaoke scene on the remote island of Saipan.

This week, Anna and Oli dissect Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan (2010), and discuss ballet, going insane and credit card theft.

This week, Anna and Oli talk Alex Garland's Men (2022), and discuss men (the people). Instagram: @cinemascumpodcast Email: cinemascumpodcast@gmail.com

This week, Anna and Oli talk one of their all-time faves, the Sorkin/Fincher extravaganza, The Social Network (2010), and discuss the Zuck, Nine Inch Nails, the Winklevoss twins' crypto schemes, and reiterate their undying love for Andrew Garfield. Instagram: @cinemascumpodcast Email: cinemascumpodcast@gmail.com

This week, Anna and Oli talk Robert Egger's latest, The Northman (2022), **MOSTLY SPOILER FREE** and discuss the OG Hamlet, Norse magic, and yet another long ass movie.

This week, Anna and Oli invite a special guest, Colin, to talk No Country For Old Men (2008), westerns, Las Vegas (New Mexico), the weaponization of air pumps, and reproductive rights.

This week, Anna and Oli dissect the multiversal drama/comedy epic, Everything, Everywhere All At Once (2022), **Mostly Spoiler Free**, and discuss the sci-fi renaissance, A24 (again), and the IRS. 

This week, Anna & Oli are joined by their first ever special guest, Matt, to talk Top Gun (1986), Matt's pilot aspirations, Tom Cruise's makeout skills, and homoerotic volleyball. You'll definitely want to take a shower after this one.

This week, Anna and Oli discuss American Psycho (2000), greed, materialism, masculinity and Phil Collins.

This week, Anna and Oli discuss Pixar's Turning Red (2022), and discuss pandas, girl-bosses and our fears of the responsibilities of parenthood.

**MOSTLY SPOILER FREE** This week Anna and Oli discuss The Batman (2022), Anna's obsession with True Crime, ARGs, and our grievances with corporate comic book movie agendas.

This week, Anna and Oli do the worm and partake in a little too much spice as they dive into their collective pick for the top film of last year: Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2021).

This week Anna and Oli talk Moonlight (2016), the Clintons, coming of age fiction, and the dumpster-fire that was the 2018 Oscars. #UnchartedForBestPicture

Anna and Oli take a week off (already..?) but not before supplying you with some rapid fire recommendations for their top 5 films of 2021, in under 1 minute each. Cinema Scum is basically movie night with your college friends - join hosts Anna & Oli each week as they talk through iconic movies over a few drinks. Trash takes not only welcome but encouraged. Find us on Instagram @cinemascumpodcast or send us electronic mail at cinemascumpodcast@gmail.com.

This week Anna and Oli partake in some turpentine with honey after subjecting themselves to Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse (2019), and discuss Greek Myths (#CLAS 203), daddy issues, an old-timey true crime story, and a deep dive into the enigmatic A24 studio. Trivia + listener takes included as always. The Lighthouse stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, is written by Robert Eggers and Max Eggers, and directed by Robert Eggers. Produced by A24, Maiden Voyage Pictures, and New Regency Productions. Cinema Scum is basically movie night with your college friends - join hosts Anna & Oli each week as they talk through iconic movies over a few drinks. Trash takes not only welcome but encouraged. Find us on Instagram @cinemascumpodcast or send us electronic mail at cinemascumpodcast@gmail.com.

This week Anna and Oli red-pill their audience with a discussion on The Matrix (1999), simulation theory, trans art and symbolism, and the hopeless outlooks we both have for the future of our society. 01010101 00100000 01110010 00100000 01100001 00100000 01101110 01100101 01110010 01100100 00100000 00101101 01001111 01101100 01101001

In their inaugural episode, Anna and Oli accept that with great power (hosting their own podcast), comes the great responsibility of talking about perhaps the biggest movie release of last year: the Tomdaya CGI extravaganza that was Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).