DiscoverWatch The Film With Us
Watch The Film With Us
Claim Ownership

Watch The Film With Us

Author: Cheryl Mok and Lara Bulger

Subscribed: 5Played: 77
Share

Description

Enjoy film analysis with a dose of nonsensical, sassy commentary? Watch the film with us! Every month, hosts Lara and Cheryl deep dive into a film and chat about four topics related to the movie. We draw comparisons with other films we have watched and chat about how the film industry has and continues to develop. Listen in on our lighthearted conversations as we watch and reflect on different film genres, with small doses of silliness sprinkled throughout! Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
299 Episodes
Reverse
Send a text What is eventising and how does Rocky Horror use events to keep its fans engaged in the fandom? We chat about the experiential element of Rocky Horror Picture Show, particularly the sense of expression and belonging that cult followers feel when they participate in a midnight screening of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative C...
Send us a text Let’s do the time warp again! We couldn’t resist watching the most popular cult classic of all cult classics - Rocky Horror Picture Show! This episode, we chat about how we first got introduced to the film, it’s stage origins and how it became popular. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)...
Send us a text What are musical fantasies and what are the common tropes within them? In this episode, we chat about the musical fantasy genre, comparing “Labyrinth” with other famous musical fantasies, such as The Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods and Shrek. We also chat about what works and doesn’t work for us in this genre. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under ...
Send us a text Has Labyrinth turned us into David Bowie fans? In this episode, we chat about what makes David Bowie special, including his music, Ziggy Stardust, his style and his legacy. We also chat about the concept album and use of storytelling, comparing David Bowie to Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons At...
Send us a text Where have all the puppets gone? In this episode, we chat about the use of puppets in Labyrinth and how puppetry has become a lost art. We also touch on whether VFX is the new puppeteering and whether the use of physical props and effects (such as puppets and explosions) could help with realism in filmmaking. Corridor Crew VFX Artists React: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4nGxX2mHOs&t=379s Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithU...
Send us a text To celebrate its 40th anniversary, we are starting 2026 with the very strange “Labyrinth”! In this episode, we chat about who the film was made for and how it achieved its cult following. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Jav...
Send us a text To start of the second half of the 2020’s, we invited Faus back to the podcast to chat about our top 3 films of the last 5 years. What were your favourites of the decade so far? Let us know on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
[SPECIAL] 2025 Wrap Up

[SPECIAL] 2025 Wrap Up

2025-12-2534:15

Send us a text What were our top 5 five films of 2025? Listen into our annual wrap up episode where we chat about our favourite films of the year and what we are looking forward to in 2026! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a text Are we watching more comedy than ever before? In this episode, we chat about other forms of sketch comedy, including SNL and sketches on social media. We also postulate whether we have come back full circle to a more wholesome and “backyard” style of comedy that is more similar to Monty Python. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creat...
Send us a text We chat about the core hallmarks of Monty Python, particularly the comedy troupe’s history and the entirety of their franchise. We also postulate why they became so popular and how they have made their intellectual perspectives accessible to all audiences. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial&n...
Send us a text Why is “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” a cult classic? In this episode, we chat about sketch comedy and how its niche and polarising qualities help form cult followings. We also chat about our history with Monty Python and how it’s changed from our childhood to now. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non...
Send us a text What makes a film a cult classic? We chat about the key characteristics of a cult classic film, and how film criticism may or may not have shaped our top 100 lists. The episode ends with a chat about our own personal favourite cult classics. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) lice...
Send us a text How does “But I’m a Cheerleader” use humour to show a different perspective on conversion therapy? In this episode, we chat about the use of satire in storytelling and recent examples of satirical films. We also chat about whether satire is effective and compare it to other genres. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons A...
Send us a text In this episode, we chat about the gendered themes within “But I’m a Cheerleader”, particularly how the film treats and satirises conversion therapy. We also chat about gender and the performative element of “fitting into your gender stereotype”. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ...
Send us a text Welcome to the Cult Classic genre! In this episode, we chat about the enemies to lovers trope, and discuss how this cult classic follows the general structure of a romcom. To wrap up the female friendship genre, we also compare Megan and Graham to Needy and Jennifer. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Nonc...
Send us a text Why do bad films make such good cult classics? In this episode, we chat about how many films get “rediscovered” years later and form cult followings. We chat about why that might have happened with “Jennifer’s Body” and talk about how cult followings may differ from the film’s original fans. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative...
Send us a text Is the film just misunderstood? In this episode, we chat about what makes “Jennifer’s Body” a feminist film, particularly exploring how the film was marketed and the filmmaker’s intent. Our conversation also touches on film and literary analysis, and whether sometimes we might just be reading too much into it. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licens...
Send us a text Was Jennifer in love with Needy? We’re chatting about the infamous kiss scene in this ep, and how it sets up a love triangle in this story. In this episode, we chat about whether we agree with this take on Jennifer’s Body and how it changes the entire narrative of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attributi...
Send us a text Happy Spooky Season, where we’re watching “Jennifer’s Body”! In this episode, we chat about overall impressions of the film and compare Jennifer and Needy’s friendship to the other onscreen friendships we’ve watched over the last few weeks. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) licen...
Send us a text Lara is joined by special guest Amreen to discuss TIFF 2025. They talk about their different approaches to navigating film festivals and chat about some of the biggest films of the year. Amreen’s Podcast “Influx” https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/influx/id1542461102 Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Nonco...
loading
Comments 
loading