UW Film Club Podcast

In a very special episode 100 of the podcast, we discuss our favorite films and experiences from the 2024 Seattle International Film Festival -- SIFFTY! Special thanks to SIFF for sponsoring our club throughout the festival. On this episode: Harrison Hall, Jocelyne Booth You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Your podcast exudes a cosmic darkness... do you see that?" In this special extended-length episode, our host is joined by two Nicolas Cage scholars to discuss the legendary actor's magnum opus -- Panos Cosmatos' 2018 psychedelic action-horror film, Mandy! We discuss the film's themes of grief, revenge, drug use, masculine aggression and more-- while gushing over Benjamin Loeb's gorgeous digital cinematography, and Cosmatos' rip-roaring action sequences. In the end, we also get to talk about how Mandy has influenced these two young filmmakers in their own budding ventures as actors/directors. Strap in -- it's a wild ride! ON THIS EPISODE: Harrison Hall, Sam Neer, Rowan Tull You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"By order of Queen Elizabeth, listen to my podcast!" In this episode, we sit down to discuss Takashi Miike's 2001 film 'The Happiness of the Katakuris', a happy-go-lucky pop-rock musical about love, family, and suppressing the trauma that comes with serially burying dead bodies. We had lots of fun talking about Miike's 'elevated tackiness' aesthetic, and the clash between the film's various claymation sequences and its early-digital aesthetics. Listen in to hear us talk about this crazy, heartfelt cult classic! ON THIS EPISODE: Harrison Hall, Kian Schmeer You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"In the Steven Spielberg movie "E.T.," why is the alien brown? No reason. In Oliver Stone's "JFK," why is the President suddenly assassinated by some stranger? No reason. Why record a podcast talking about a killer psionic tire movie? Once again, absolutely no reason." In this podcast, we discuss the cinematic merits of Quentin Dupieux's 2010 film Rubber, a slasher film starring a killer psionic tire named Robert. We had lots of fun talking about its status as a Cannes Festival darling, its marvelous animatronic special effects, and its metatextual, "no reason" philosophy. Listen in to learn more about this hidden gem horror film! ON THIS EPISODE: Harrison Hall, Kendall Imus, Andrew Shearer You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

“Podcasting is not a love language!” For this week's UW Film Club podcast, we talk about the 2023 animated film Nimona (Nick Bruno, Troy Quane), discussing its story, progressive queer themes and its overall place within the current Renaissance of mainstream American animation. ON THIS EPISODE: Harrison Hall, Drew Favors, Luke Wilhelm You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

With SIFF 2023 coming to a close, we visited some of our website writers and film club board members who were able to cover the festival and talk about which films were the highlights of their festival experience. If you're interested in getting a heads-up on some of the best films coming out soon or just why you should attend SIFF due to its overall experience, you won't want to miss this episode! On this episode: Drew Favors, Sarah Kelley, Harrison Hall, Natalia Valvano, PJ Knapke You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

We are again sitting down to talk about our favorite films of 2022. This episode is part 2 of our 2-part series in which we focus on our top 10 films. In this episode, we focus on the top 4 films on our lists. If you'd like to listen to the first episode, I highly recommend it before listening to this one. Lastly, I hope you enjoy our 94th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Drew Favors, PJ Knapke, Luke Wilhelm, Harrison Hall You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

2022 is now long behind us. With that in mind, it was one of the greater years of cinema we have experienced in quite some time. For this podcast, we are sitting down and breaking down our top 10 films of last year, some of our honorable mentions, and our general opinion of recent films with some of our more disliked films entering into the mix. This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series in which we will focus on our top 10 films. In this episode, we are focusing on our honorable mentions and the films that made our 10-5 spots on our lists. I hope you enjoy our 93rd episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Drew Favors, PJ Knapke, Luke Wilhelm, Harrison Hall You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

“Nicky, do you remember the podcast? Remember all the different ways of the podcast? Remember that? Remember? Huh?” Here on today's Film Club podcast, we are examining Michael Cimino's most notable film, The Deer Hunter, and how its release contributes to discussions of early Oscar bait and the changing American landscape of who goes to the cinema and what they see. Here, we talk about the film's depiction of the Vietnam war and those involved, the film's brilliant performances by its stellar cast, and how some of its 3-act structure ultimately fell short. By the time you are done with the podcast, hopefully, you will love John Cazale more than you should already. Listen in on the UW Film Club's 92nd episode! On this episode: Drew Favors, PJ Knapke You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

“You are down to your last life. My prescription, no more podcasts for you. You need to retire.” For today's podcast, we look over Joel Crawford's latest 2022 animated film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and how its stunning word-of-mouth talk by fans has helped it to be one of the most surprising hits of the last year. In this episode, we go over its breathtaking visual style, amazing storytelling, complex character design, the fact we are getting a Shrek 5, and how the film has helped capture tender moments that can appeal to all ages. All that's left to ask is, do you like gazpacho? Find out here on the UW Film Club's 91st podcast episode! On this episode: Drew Favors, Luke Wilhelm You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

“Morgan, this podcast stuff is just about a bunch of nerds who never had a girlfriend their whole lives.” For today's podcast, we look over M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 invasion film Signs and its cultural impact by fans of the eccentric director's style. Here, we discuss its beautiful shot composition, timeless framing/VFX, the absurd yet heartfelt dialogue, how it cemented Shyamalan in the world of auteurs, and how the film encompasses the true meaning of faith and family while also begging the question: Does M. Night Shyamalan hate dogs? Find out here on the UW Film Club's 90th podcast episode! On this episode: Drew Favors, Bennett Nye You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"It's not easy having a good time! Even podcasting makes my face ache." For this podcast, we go back in time to 1975 and dive into the cult phenomenon of our guest, Zoe Williams, favorite film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In the podcast, we discuss its enchanting and timeless soundtrack, its legacy in the midnight cinema circuit, and its overall impact on the LGBTQ community and an evergrowing generation of non-conformists. From costuming, acting, and one of Tim Curry's finest performances, it is all here on the UW Film Club's 89th podcast. On this episode: Drew Favors, Zoe Williams You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

With SIFF 2022 coming to a close, we visited some of our website writers who covered the festival to talk about which films were the highlights of their festival experience. If you're interested in getting a heads up on some of the best films coming out soon, you won't want to miss this episode! On this week's episode: Rohan Patel, Stephanie Chuang, Piper Coyner, PJ Knapke, and Luke Wilhelm If you are interested in SIFF, you can go to siff.net to check out their year-long programming. You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in for new episodes of the UW Film Club Podcast!

It (again) was a triumphant return to theaters in 2021! In part two of this breakdown of our top 10 films of the past year, we finish our conversation by talking about the films in the 4-1 spots on our Top 10 lists. Ready to finally recap the cinema of 2021? Then enjoy our 87th episode! On this episode: Rohan Patel, Stephanie Chuang, Sydney Favors, PJ Knapke, and Maddie McDougall You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

It was a triumphant return to theaters in 2021! In part one of this breakdown of our top 10 films of the past year, we talk about the state of movies, our honorable mentions, and the films that made our 10-5 spots on our lists. Ready to run it back? Then enjoy our 86th episode! On this episode: Rohan Patel, Stephanie Chuang, Sydney Favors, PJ Knapke, and Maddie McDougall You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"If it was never new, and it never gets old, then it's a podcast." In this episode, we take a look at 2013's Inside Llewyn Davis. During our conversation, we talk about the film's addicting music, its unique cinematography, and the role of humor in another otherwise bleak story. Can we break through the indie-folk scene of 60's New York City? Find out in our 85th episode! On this Episode: Rohan Patel and Austin Henley If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"My favorite thing about Peter is that he made us each feel powerful. We all have microphones of one kind or another. But in our own way, we are all podcasters." In our first episode of the school year, we take a look at 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. In this episode, we talk about the film's groundbreaking animation style, the ways superhero tropes were fresh for a new audience, and the potential of the Spider-Man character in the future. Do you have what it takes to become a superhero? Find out in our 84th episode! On this Episode: Rohan Patel and Drew Favors If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"Sometimes you record such goddamn silly podcasts" In this final installment of our Bergman trilogy, we dive into his 1973 miniseries, Scenes from a Marriage. We go episode by episode, talking about how the production style evolves throughout the series, the moral decision-making of the characters, and Bergman's writing of both characters. Can we save our marriages on the brink of divorce? Find out on our 83rd episode! On this Pod: Rohan Patel, Stephanie Chuang, Joel Garica, and Cynthia Li If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"The mother's podcasts are to be handed down the daughter" This week, we continue with the second film in our Ingmar Bergman trilogy: his 1978 family drama Autumn Sonata. During the podcast, we talk about mother-daughter relationships, Bergman's experimentation with new filmmaking techniques, and how he manages to toe the line between drama and melodrama in his writing. Can we reconcile our relationships with our mothers? Find out on our 82nd episode! On this podcast: Rohan Patel, Stephanie Chuang, and Cynthia Li If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"Sometimes everything seems just like a podcast. It's not my podcast, it's somebody else's" We return with a new trilogy, focusing on some of the lesser-known works of Swedish Film director Ingmar Bergman. This week, we focus on his 1968 film Shame, where we talk about the human effects of war, the possible rare political statements in the film, and the power of its ending. Do we have what it takes to survive a war? Find out on our 81st episode! On this Episode: Rohan Patel, Stephanie Chuang, and Cynthia Li! If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"Why do you want to podcast?...Why do you want to live?" In our final film in our trilogy of the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, we examine the film many consider their magnum opus: The Red Shoes. In our conversation, we talk about our personal relationships to the backstage musical genre, the gorgeous ballet sequence in the middle of the films, and the ambiguity of the film's ending. Are you doomed to dance until death in the red shoes? Find out on our 80th episode! On this Episode: Rohan Patel, Cynthia Li, and Natalia Owen If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"Without podcasts, we shall all behave like children." In the second film of our trilogy of works from Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, we talk about their 1947 film Black Narcissus. During the podcast, we dive into the beautiful cinematography, some of the problems with racial representation in the film, and the wild third act that kept us on our toes! Do we have what it takes to set up a monastery in the Himalayas? Find out on our 79th episode! On this Episode: Rohan Patel, Cynthia Li, and Natalia Owen If you're interested in learning more about UW Film Club, you can follow us @filmclubuw Twitter and Instagram. You can check out more of our podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Play.

"Don't be upset about the parachute, I'll have my podcast soon." We are kicking off a trilogy of podcasts on the work of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with their 1946 film, A Matter of Life and Death. During the podcast, we talk about the beautiful cinematography, whether we bought into the romantic relationship between Peter and June, and if the ending meant it was all real or not. Can you fight for love in the afterlife? Find out on our 78th episode! On this episode: Rohan Patel, Piper Coyner, Joel Garcia, Cynthia Li, and Natalia Owen You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Quit whining! It's fun to listen to a new podcast, it's an adventure." Concluding our Miyazaki trilogy, we look back at the 2001's Spirited Away. During the podcast, we talk about the detailed animation and world-building, the film's messages about capitalism and pollution, and whether the ending's implication about the reality of the adventure. Can we all get lost visiting an abandoned theme park? Find out on our 77th episode! On this episode: Cynthia Li, Piper Coyner, Stephanie Chuang, Joel Garcia, and Rohan Patel You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

“They say that the best podcast burns brightest when circumstances are at their worst.” Continuing Piper and Natalia's introductory dive into Miyazaki oeuvre, we take a trip to 2004 with Stephanie's favorite Miyazaki film ‘Howl's Moving Castle.' In this podcast we talk about the intricate and beautiful display of animation, the staunch anti-war themes and how that work or does not work with the love story, whether the ending is ironic, and the intricate way the film explores self-love and what motivates self-hate. Does love truly conquer all? Find out on our 76th episode! On this episode: Cynthia Li, Stephanie Chuang, Natalia Owen, and Piper Coyner You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"To listen to podcasts unclouded by hate." Inspired by our latest trilogy and our special guest's admission of never seeing a Studio Ghibli film, we've decided to start off a new trilogy exploring the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Starting off with host Joel's favorite Miyazaki film ‘Princess Mononoke' we talk about how all of us got into Studio Ghibli, our changed perception of the films as children compared to now, the oddly pessimistic, yet welcome themes on the environment and human duality, and our complicated feelings towards the character Lady Eboshi. Take a trip to Ironworks why don't you and check out the 75th episode of the UW Film Club podcast! On this episode: Cynthia Li, Joel Garcia, Stephanie Chuang, and Piper Coyner You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

“I always wanted to be a Tenenbaum podcaster!” To attempt to finish off Cynthia's quest of trying to figure out Wes Anderson, we are ending our Wes Anderson trilogy with a look into ‘Royal Tenenbaums'! In this episode we take a look to figure out if this is the perfect medium between Anderson's aesthetic of ‘Grand Budapest Hotel' and grounded empathy ‘Rushmore', discuss Anderson's lack of racial diversity in casting in general, marvel at Gwyneth Paltrow's ability to not be associated with Goop, and rank all the Anderson films we've seen so far. Get your red Adidas jumpsuit on and join us on 74th episode of the UW Film Club podcast! On this episode: Cynthia Li, Joel Garcia, Stephanie Chuang, and Natalia Owen You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Rudeness is merely the expression of fear. People fear they won't get what they want. The most dreadful and unattractive person only needs to listen to the UW Film Club Podcast and they will open up like a flower." After a hearty yet incomplete debate of "Why Wes Anderson?" in our last podcast, we decided to take a trip to Wes Anderson's most well-known and astounding film, 'Grand Budapest Hotel.' With returning guest/Wes Anderson expert Natalia Owen to guide us, we unpack if the film is too much aesthetic, whether the backdrop of war is explored well enough, and laugh/yell about our favorite comedic moments of the film. Join us with our 73rd episode as we try to get our hands on 'Boy with Apple!' On this episode: Cynthia Li, Joel Garcia, Stephanie Chuang, and Natalia Owen You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"I guess you've just gotta find something you love to do and then... do it for the rest of your life. For me, it's to podcast!" With the school year coming to a close, we decided we will be kicking off our 2021 summer podcast series with a look back to our high school angst with Wes Anderson's second feature film 'Rushmore.' In this episode, special guest Natalia Owen talks about why it's her favorite film as we delve into the whimsicality of Wes Anderson, the complex characterizations that Anderson is able to create, and debate whether this is the most grounded work of his oeuvre. Check out our 72nd episode and get a glimpse of Cynthia's existential quandary of "Why Wes Anderson?" On this episode: Cynthia Li, Joel Garcia, Stephanie Chuang, Rohan Patel, and Natalia Owen You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

It's been a wild year, and we're *finally* back with a round-up of our favorite films from the last year! Tune into our 3-hour long 71st episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Cynthia Li, Joel Garcia, Stephanie Chuang, Issac Flores, Piper Coyner, and Rohan Patel You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Why do podcasts have to die so soon?" After a 6 month hiatus, the UW Film Club Podcast is back! These are unparalleled times, and we sincerely hope all of our listeners are doing as well as possible. Our intention, as always, is to provide a thought-provoking and entertaining listening experience to everyone, and we hope we can provide that for you all, as jaded and exhausted as many of us are at the tumultuous state of affairs happening before our eyes. And on this episode of the podcast, we (us UW Film Club officers) are all similarly jaded and exhausted as we talk about the devastating and powerful WWII anime drama, Grave of the Fireflies. We talk about this film as a sign of the times, how it compares to other Studio Ghibli works, and inquire over director Isao Takahata's intentions behind its themes. Is Grave of the Fireflies as anti-war film, or not? Will the struggle ever end? (We don't have the answer to the latter question). But regardless, tune in to the 70th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast, our long-awaited return! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Cynthia Li, Joel Garcia, Stephanie Chuang, and Issac Flores You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"You know, death is something many of us are uncomfortable speaking about on a podcast." There's only one full week left in the 2020 Winter Quarter, and in this time of studying and stressing, it's important to wind down and remind ourselves of the love in our lives that still remains in times of tension. For that reason, we've decided to cover the Marielle Heller directed, not-so-Fred Rogers-biopic, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! In this episode, special guest Sam Koekoek talks about why it's his favorite film of 2019, as well as what the film is telling us about being upfront with our emotions. As Fred Rogers himself upholds, "there is no normal life that is free from pain." Be kind, love thy neighbor, forgive, and please listen to the wholesome 69th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Jim Saunders and Sam Koekoek You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

With The Rise of Skywalker, the last chapter in the Skywalker saga is now a couple months beyond the horizon, so we've decided to tackle the formidable task of covering the entire Star Wars cinematic output! For the sake of this podcast, we've decided to cover episodes 1-9, Rogue One, and Solo: A Star Wars Story, while talking about the series' impact on pop culture and on our lives. While we don't talk much about extraneous Star Wars material, there's still ample content to chew on in the 68th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast. Feel the force in this spoiler-filled retrospective of the entire Star Wars cinematic saga! Listen now! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Levi Bond, and Ajay Rawat You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"This is the most beautiful, exciting podcast I've ever heard in my life and I don't know anything about it." If you're anything like us, you're probably still reeling from the monumental 2020 Oscars, where club favorite film Parasite took home 4 awards, including Best Picture (being the first foreign language film to do so). So in honor of Parasite etching its name into the legendary monolith of film history, we've decided to cover a film all about paving ones own path and legacy: American Graffiti! On this episode, we talk about the film's setting/historical context, its themes of nostalgia and moving on from the past, and George Lucas' storied yet stormy film legacy. Where were you in '62? If you're reading this, you likely weren't alive, but you should still check out the 67th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast now! On this episode: Jim Saunders and Joey Franklin You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

This week on the podcast, we're concluding our conversation about our favorite films of 2019, this time recounting each of our top 5s! If you haven't already listened to part 1, please do so prior, and then come back to listen to the second and final chapter in our year-end review saga! On this week’s episode: Jim Saunders, Cynthia Li, Stephanie Chuang, Joel Garcia, Maddie McDougall, and Ryan Circelli You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

For the next two weeks, we're changing it up a bit and giving you guys a rundown of our favorite films of the last year! This week we'll be covering our honorable mentions, as well as the bottom 5 from each of our top 10 lists. Are you ready to reminisce about your favorite cinema of the last year, while listening to us reminisce about our favorite cinema of the year? Then check out our 65th episode of the UW Film Club podcast now, and come back next week for even more! You won't want to miss it. On this week’s episode: Jim Saunders, Cynthia Li, Stephanie Chuang, Joel Garcia, Maddie McDougall, and Ryan Circelli You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a podcast where some college students talk about movies." Joker, one of the most controversial films of 2019, has now (for better or worse) unexpectedly garnered 11 Oscar nominations - the most for this awards season, and for any comic book film in history. And while podcast host Jim is mostly indifferent about the film, he sits down to talk to a few special guests who enjoyed it more than he did. In this episode, we talk about Joaquin Phoenix's impassioned performance, the film's lack of subtlety and depth in its message about *society* and treatment of the disenfranchised/mentally ill, as well as whether it holds up on its own amongst the DC mythos from whence it originated. You want to hear another joke? Well, you'll get what you deserve on the 64th episode of the UW Film Club podcast! Tune in now! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Leila Okorie, Diana Raykova and Ajay Rawat You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"The podcast didn't say anything about this! Podcasters don't know everything!" On this week's episode, podcast host Jim Saunders and social media/communications lead Isaac Flores talk about the fantasy cult classic film The Dark Crystal! The film, featuring meticulously crafted creature and production design, features an unfortunately lackluster story, but still set the stage for even grander and more ambitious fantasy stories to come in the cinema landscape. Check out our 63rd episode of the UW Film Club podcast now! You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Let me tell you something. There's no nobility in podcasting." Happy New Year, Huskies! We hope you had a relaxing winter break and are ready to kick things back in gear this quarter. But despite the stress and dread that comes along with the start of winter quarter, also comes the start of awards season! Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, though earning 5 nominations, was completely shut out of the Golden Globes. Whether that means a shut out from the Oscars remains to be seen, but in the meantime, we've decided to talk about another one of Scorsese's recent gems - The Wolf of Wall Street! In this podcast, we discuss the film's genius structure, debate whether or not it endorses the actions of Jordan Belfort, and Jim gives his hot takes on Scorsese and (in an unrelated note) the best Star Wars film. Let me give you some legal advice: listen to the 62nd episode of the UW Film Club Podcast now! On this episode: Jim Saunders and Nick Sandoval You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Keep the change, ya filthy podcaster." Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Huskies! We at UW Film Club hope you're all having a fantastic winter break filled with food, family, and films :). To celebrate the most wonderful time of year, we're taking it back to 1990 with one of the most iconic Christmas films of all time: Home Alone! So sit back, enjoy some Kraft Mac & Cheese (and bless the people who sold it on sale) and tune into our holiday special: the 61st episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Joe Lollo, and Jesus Alfaro You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"You know what kind of podcast never fails? No podcast. No podcast at all." It's our last episode of the Autumn 2019 quarter, and to celebrate, we're talking about what we (and the general public) agree is easily one of the best films of the year, Bong Joon Ho's Parasite! Hilarious, yet heartbreaking, absurd, yet grounded, Parasite explores class dynamics through an original and self-reflective lens, as we see the film's terrifying villain in its true form - ignorance. In this podcast, we talk about its realistic portrayal of class-based struggles, its mainstream success & Western comedic sensibilities, and, of course, the Oscars. Do you have a plan to listen to this episode? If you do, great, but if you don't, check out Parasite in theaters, and then listen to our *spoiler-filled* 60th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Cynthia Li, Jim Saunders, Piper Coyner, and Jenny Simms You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"You're not a podcaster, Jojo. You're a ten year old kid who likes movies and wants to be a part of a club." Taika Waititi's newest film, Jojo Rabbit, is an "anti-hate satire" taking the film world by storm! It won the People's Choice Award at TIFF and already has a copious amount of Oscar buzz, so what better time to start talking about the film! In this podcast, we talk about Waititi's comedic sensibilities, the film's memorable characters, and its sensitivity in approaching the subject matter. Be the rabbit, and listen to the 59th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast now! On this episode: Jim Saunders and Ajay Rawat Ajay's Review: http://students.washington.edu/film/2019/11/04/review-jojo-rabbit-is-an-emotional-roller-coaster/ You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"We are the UW Film Club Podcast and we are here to make you think about death and get sad and stuff." It's the start of week 9! And in this time of stress as we start to prepare for finals, let's get nostalgic! We're taking it back to 2010 with the release of the "epic of epic epicness" - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! An homage to video game culture while also being a hilarious comedy, Edgar Wright's directorial vision and ensemble cast elevates this box office flop to true cult classic status. In this podcast, we talk about the strength of the main character's arc, its effortless usage of visual comedy & storytelling, and what the film is saying about modern relationships. Are you ready to play? Then boot up the 58th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast now! On this episode: Jim Saunders and Payton Bissell You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"When you record that podcast episode, just don't tell me about it. Plausible deniability." This week on the podcast, podcast host Jim Saunders is joined by special guest Thomas Lin to talk about the feature length narrative debut from director Carlos Lopez Estrada, "Blindspotting"! Evocative, honest, and multifaceted in its portrayal of gentrification and racial identity in America, it's easily one of the most important films of 2018. In this episode, we discuss the social issues presented throughout the film, its uncanny blend of comedy and drama, and how its 95 minute runtime makes its themes succinct and pack a real emotional weight. See the film for yourself, then check out the 57th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"I don't want to be a product of my podcast. I want my podcast to be a product of me." Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated "The Irishman" is almost here, and it's already garnered plenty of Oscar buzz. In honor of this exciting new release, we've decided to cover the film that finally won the director his first Oscar - the 2006 film "The Departed"! The film is a classic Scorsese crime story, following an undercover cop and a mole in the Boston PD, seeking each other out in an enthralling cat and mouse chase. In this podcast, we talk about the film's excellent direction and heightened tension, more about the Oscars, as well as what the film could have been given potentially different casting. Are you ready to ship up to Boston? Then give the 56th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast a listen now! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Rohan Patel, and Jesus Alfaro You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"What do you do for recreation? Oh, the usual. I record podcasts. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback." This week on the podcast, co-presidents Cynthia Li and Joel Garcia and podcast lead Jim Saunders and take it back to one of the best Coen Brothers films, The Big Lebowski! In this podcast we discuss how the film has become the epitome of a cult classic along with the Coen brothers unique script writing that lends itself well to creating so many iconic quotes. Sit back, enjoy some White Russians (if you’re of age of course), and listen to our 55th episode! You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"No new knowledge can be extracted from my telling. This podcast has meant nothing." It's mid-October and we're well in the midst of "spooky season", so to celebrate these days leading up to Halloween, we've decided to cover the cult classic, satirical psychological thriller film American Psycho! Directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale, the film follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banking executive whose nocturnal psychopathic tendencies go undetected by those around him. In this podcast, we discuss the film's themes of capitalism, identity and desensitization, Christian Bale's haunting performance, and, among many other things, its endlessly quotable dialogue. Do you have to return some videotapes? Well, do that first, then, make sure you tune into the 54th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Jim Saunders, Alyssa Alvarez, Leila Okorie, and Tansy Huang You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Podcasts have a way of moving you past wants and hopes." In honor of the release of Gemini Man, the brand new Ang Lee film featuring revolutionary de-aging visual effects, we're taking it back to 2010 with one of the most notable examples of cinema de-aging: Tron: Legacy! In this podcast, we discuss the film's groundbreaking visual effects, its portrayal of the dynamic between father-son relationships, and, among many other things, its brilliant world-building and set design. Do you fight for the users? Then tune in now to the 53rd episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Jim Saunders and Levi Bond You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"You either die a special guest or live long enough to see yourself become the host." Featuring a stellar lead performance from Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips' "Joker" is the talk of the town in popular culture right now, so in honor of its release, we've decided to cover the film that catapulted the iconic villain into the zeitgeist: Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking superhero epic "The Dark Knight"! In this podcast, we talk about the film's impact on the superhero genre, its weighty (albeit heavy-handed) themes of morality and justice, and, of course, Heath Ledger's unbelievable, terrifying performance. Is Batman the hero we deserve? Find out now by tuning into the 52nd episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Cynthia Li, Jim Saunders, and Aleks Jovcic. You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, his hands can't hit what his eyes can't see." Autumn 2019 quarter has FINALLY begun, and on top of new classes comes a multitude of new movies out in theaters. Amongst these new releases is the new Will Smith-led action film, Gemini Man, from legendary director Ang Lee. In celebration of Will Smith’s diverse and fascinating acting career, we’ve decided to cover his dramatic turning point: the Michael Mann directed Ali! Portraying a figure like Muhammad Ali is certainly no easy feat, and Smith’s ability to command the screen with gravitas is a reminder of his range and raw talent. In this podcast, we give a retrospective on his career as a whole, and how his role as Ali propelled him to where he is now. Jump into the ring and listen to the 51st episode of the UW Film Club Podcast now! On this episode: Cynthia Li and Jim Saunders. You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

"She locked away a podcast, deep inside her hard drive, something she once knew to be true...but chose to forget." Autumn Quarter 2019 is less than a week away, and to ease our listeners into this next phase, we've chosen to cover the awesome action drama Inception, directed by legendary director Christopher Nolan. Just as groundbreaking today as it was in 2010, Inception manages to feature a daringly original and cerebral script with mind-bending set pieces, all while maintaining mainstream sensibilities to make it accessible for general audiences. In this episode, we discuss the film's popularity (amongst a lengthy IMDb vs. Letterboxd tangent), the high concept, detached nature of Nolan's films, as well as what it all means thematically. Was it all a dream? Find out now by listening to the 50th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast! On this episode: Cynthia Li and Jim Saunders. You can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every Monday for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!