Bijou Banter

The Bijou Film Board is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to showcasing independent, art house, foreign, and classic cinema.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

In our final Banter episode for the semester, we're talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The long-awaited send-off to one of the entertaining and recognizable MCU projects. What did we think about this new sequel? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! SPOILERS FOR THE FILM. Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

05-09
01:06:53

Beau is Afraid / The Last of Us (HBO)

In our last episode from within the walls of the KRUI studio, it only makes sense that the two media works we covered are about journies outside. One is a surrealist odyssey, while the other is a story about survival during an epidemic. What did we think? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Spoiler warning for The Last of Us! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guest: Mykenzie Midby

05-02
01:02:22

Evil Dead Rise / Renfield

This week, our theme is reimaginings of classic horror films. In this case, classic horror from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and a classic from the early age of independent cinema. Join us for this horror-themed episode in the middle of April on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

04-25
53:54

Air / Shazam: Fury of the Gods

Sports and superheroes are this week's theme on Bijou Banter. From the development of one of sports' most iconic brand deals to a comic book film that perhaps didn't deserve to fail. Find out what we think of these two films on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

04-18
51:55

The Super Mario Bros. Movie / Tetris

This week's theme is video games on Bijou Banter! We take a look at a long-awaited video game adaptation and the true story behind one of gaming's craziest licenses. What are our thoughts on these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

04-11
01:04:28

John Wick: Chapter 4 / Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Sequels, sequels, sequels. More specifically, sequels that (depending on who you ask) are even better than their predecessors. That's the theme of this week's episode of Bijou Banter! Have a listen and see what we think! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guests: Blake Kellinger, Kaitlyn Masse

04-04
01:07:28

The Oscars 2023 Recap

Finally, we take a look back at this year's Oscars! Join us as we recap the winners, snubs, details of the ceremony, and the future of this ceremony! Find out our thoughts on this special episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guest: Blake Kellinger

03-28
53:28

The Oscars 2023 Nominations and Predictions

Break out your ballots. Place your bets. It's Oscars season! Join Banter for its annual episode of predictions ahead of Sunday's ceremony! Hear all of our thoughts, rants, and hot takes now on this special episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: Emma Pech, Dana Woolery

03-11
01:21:17

M3GAN / EO

The adventures of two non-human characters is the theme of this week's Banter episode. One about the dangers of AI technology and the other a story about a donkey finding his way back home. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guest: Grace McCabe

03-07
46:40

Aftersun / All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

Not much sunshine and rainbows on this episode of Bijou Banter. We take a look at two very heartbreaking and emotional films, that also happen to be highly acclaimed. What did we think of these films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: Kat Hirsch, Kat Trout-Baron

02-28
54:28

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania / RRR

Bijou Banter jumps into the Quantum Realm and back in time 100 years. We take a look at two action-oriented films of varying quality, spectacle, and even from separate parts of the world. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

02-21
01:01:12

Babylon / Avatar: The Way of Water

Throwback to December 2022. Banter takes a look at two dramatic epics from last year. Both have their fans, but are also potentially divisive. What did Bijou Banter think of these two films? Find out for yourself! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: Tsong Chang, Kat Trout-Baron, Grace McCabe

02-14
01:06:33

Knock at the Cabin / Women Talking

On this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films adapted from lauded novels. One from "the next Spielberg" (Newsweek, 8/5/02) and the other from an acclaimed indie filmmaker. Both adaptations, two completely different stories. What did we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guest: Blake Kellinger Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.

02-07
55:34

The Whale / Skinamarink

Returning to the KRUI studio, we take a look at two psychological films set in one location. Both made for relatively small budgets concerning either guilt-filled drama or childhood nightmares. What do we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guest: Davy Behm Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.

01-31
54:30

Banter's Top 10 Movies of 2022

It's that time of year again! Banter reflects on the past year and lists their 10 favorite films of 2022! Hear firsthand from Bijou members about films ranging from mainstream blockbusters, overlooked independent films, and a few surprises. Find out more about our favorite films of 2022 on this special episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: James Altschul and Davy Behm

01-24
01:35:48

The Fabelmans / The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

We celebrate the holiday season with a holiday special and a feel-good Oscar contender. Two different media works set in the past and the far reaches of the galaxy. What do we think about these two works? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

12-13
50:00

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio / Strange World

This week on Banter, it's all about animation. We take a look at two animated films: one that's a passion project from an acclaimed auteur, and the other that will likely lose a large corporation millions. What do we think of these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring Matthew Huh Special Guest: Dana Woolery 

12-05
59:25

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever / The Banshees of Inisherin

Panthers and banshees are the main themes for this week's episode of Bijou Banter. We take a deep look into two of the most anticipated films of this year's fall season. Both with the potential of awards consideration and praise. What did we think of these two films? Find out for yourself! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

11-15
50:15

TÁR / Wendell & Wild

This week on Bijou Banter, we look at stories about the living. One about a revered conductor and another about the relationship between the living and the dead. There's no other clever ways to connect the two, so that's the best I got. Check out our thoughts on the latest episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring Matthew Huh Special Guests: Kat Trout, Davy Behm

11-08
50:50

Barbarian / Halloween (1978)

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the holiday, we take a look at a classic horror film and a potential classic in the making. Both sure to give you a fright on this day! Find out what we think on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh Special Guest: Tadas VisGirda WARNING: Spoilers for Barbarian!

10-31
53:48

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