Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1Summer of the Shark 2021-12-06 · 17 min＋

For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.

S1 · E2Ethics of Revenge 2021-12-06 · 18 min＋

Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.

S1 · E3But I Don't Like Him 2021-12-06 · 24 min＋

Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.

S1 · E4The Duality of Appeal 2021-12-06 · 22 min＋

For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.

S1 · E5Film vs Television 2021-12-06 · 20 min＋

How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.

S1 · E6Profane and Profound 2021-12-06 · 23 min＋

For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.