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UW Film Club Podcast #61 – Home Alone

“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!

UW Film Club Podcast #60 – Parasite

“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!

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UW Film Club Podcast #59 – Jojo Rabbit

“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!

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UW Film Club Podcast #58 – Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

“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!

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UW Film Club Podcast #57 – Blindspotting

“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!

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UW Film Club Podcast #56 – The Departed

“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!

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UW Film Club Podcast #55 – The Big Lebowski

“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!

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UW Film Club Podcast #54 – American Psycho

“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 Herron 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

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UW Film Club Podcast #53 – Tron: Legacy

“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

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UW Film Club Podcast #52 – The Dark Knight

“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: Jim Saunders, Cynthia Li, 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