Goodfellas

In this episode, we hash out the gender and sexual subtexts in the pandemic thriller Contagion, currently one of the most viewed films around the world - and how our viewing choices during self-isolation can stoke COVID-19 anxiety.

Where is the line between critiquing violence and celebrating it? In light of Tarantino’s recent Oscar nom, we chat about his breakout, Reservoir Dogs, as an outlet for the anger that lurks within masculinity.

Should we "cancel" an entertainer who's been accused of misconduct or abuse? There's so much to say about Ansari, the Parks and Recreation comedian and creator of TV series Masters of None, we split this chat over two episodes. Join us and special guest Krista Hunt, York adjunct professor and sexual violence educator, as we delve into a conversation about the trickier areas of consent triggered by the 2018 accusations against Ansari — and whether women can be coercive, too. We also rewatch a scene from his show hailed as "feminist" at the time. In Pt. 2, we'll chat about Ansari's July 2019 comeback comedy special, which kind of addresses his allegations, but also kind of doesn't.