In this episode, we explore Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking 2017 horror sensation, Get Out. Join us as we unravel how Peele masterfully combines classic horror thrills with sharp social commentary on racism in contemporary America. We’ll follow the gripping story of Chris, portrayed by Daniel Kaluuya, an African-American man who visits his white girlfriend Rose’s family estate—only to encounter unsettling behaviors from the enigmatic Black housekeeper and groundskeeper.

In this episode, we immerse ourselves in Wong Kar-wai’s visually stunning and emotionally rich masterpiece, In the Mood for Love (2000). Join us as we explore the poignant story of Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung), neighbors who form a deeply emotional yet platonic bond after discovering their spouses’ infidelities. We’ll discuss how their unexpressed love and understanding create a hauntingly beautiful narrative that delves into the complexities of love, longing, and loyalty.

In this episode, we dive into Cheryl Dunye’s groundbreaking 1996 film, The Watermelon Woman. This pioneering work masterfully blends documentary and fiction to explore the intersections of race, sexuality, and history. Follow the journey of Cheryl, a young African-American lesbian filmmaker, as she uncovers the life of a forgotten black actress known only as “The Watermelon Woman.” Join us as we discuss how Dunye’s innovative narrative challenges traditional cinema, offering a candid and complex representation of black queer identity while critiquing the selective nature of historical documentation. Tune in for an insightful conversation about a film that reshaped the landscape of independent cinema and continues to resonate today.

This episode looks at Jean-Luc Godard's groundbreaking 1960 film Breathless, a key work of the French New Wave. The film tells the story of Michel, a small-time crook who finds himself on the run after a murder and becomes involved with an American journalist. We will explore the film's innovative cinematic techniques, including jump cuts, handheld camera shots and a documentary style, which break with traditional conventions and create a sense of realism and immediacy.

This episode looks at Jean-Luc Godard's groundbreaking 1960 film Breathless, a key work of the French New Wave. The film tells the story of Michel, a small-time crook who finds himself on the run after a murder and becomes involved with an American journalist. We will explore the film's innovative cinematic techniques, including jump cuts, handheld camera shots and a documentary style, which break with traditional conventions and create a sense of realism and immediacy.

Tokyo Story (東京物語 Tōkyō Monogatari) is a 1953 Japanese feature film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, widely regarded as a masterpiece of world cinema and released in Japan in 1953. The film offers a profound examination of family dynamics, generational conflicts and the passage of time in post-war Japan.

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This episode deals with Fritz Lang's groundbreaking crime film »M« from 1931. The film is considered one of the first and most influential crime films and tells the story of a child murderer in Berlin during the Weimar Republic and the desperate search for him.