It took us long enough, but we finally got around to seeing Get Out and we really want to talk about it. Jordan Peele makes a big splash in his directorial debut. Horror films are usually generic, low on thrills but high on jump scares. It is rare that we get a smart, suspenseful horror film, but that is what Get Out is.
However, it is also much more. It is a satire of white guilt and a parable for institutional racism. He plays with and subverts audience expectations when it comes to the racial dynamics of the film.
Get Out is a lot of fun to watch. It is brilliantly crafted and shows such polish that it is shocking to think of it as a first film. There are also a lot of fun winks and nods along the way.
In this podcast, we do a full breakdown of Get Out.
The Last Jedi is a film that continues to spark conversation among it's fans as well as it's detractors. But amidst the back and forth shouting, we believe that are some really interesting discussions to be had around this film. From it's meta-commentary to it's applicability to real-life scenarios, The Last Jedi just has so much to unpack. This is our 3rd podcast dedicated to the film.