UW Film Club Podcast #42 – Midsommar

“Welcome, podcasters, and happy Midsommar. Skål!”

Just one year after the release of Hereditary, writer/director Ari Aster has released his follow-up, which is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious horror releases of the year. On this podcast, we discuss its dynamic storytelling, unique themes for its genre, and probably compare it a little too much to its predecessor. Is this trip worthy of its 2.5 hour long runtime? Find out on the 42nd episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

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Review: ‘Midsommar’ is the Self-Empowerment Film We Needed for the Summer

What do you get when you combine a pagan cult with a group of unassuming friends, psychedelic drugs, broad daylight, and demonic rituals? Well, you get a summer self-empowerment film in Midsommar. Yes, Midsommar, the psychological horror thriller, directed by Ari Aster, creator of last years’ horrifying hit Hereditary, is a self-empowerment film, and it is a damn good one as well.

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