UW Film Club Podcast #98: The Happiness of the Katakuris

“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
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UW Film Club Podcast #74: The Royal Tenebaums

“I always wanted to be a Tenebaum 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 Tenebaums’! Continue reading “UW Film Club Podcast #74: The Royal Tenebaums” →

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UW Film Club Podcast #51 – Ali

“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: Jim Saunders and Cynthia Li.

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

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UW Film Club Podcast #46 – The Fast and the Furious

“You almost had me?! You never had me – you never even had your podcast!”

We’re a week late (as usual), but in honor of Hobbs and Shaw, we’ve decided to shift gears in reverse back to 2001, and take it back to where the franchise all started, with The Fast and the Furious! In this podcast, we draw comparisons to Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break, talk about the legacy of the series, and ponder the appeal of Vin Diesel. Come along for the ride on the 46th 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!