Welcome back to season two of CULTURED! In the last stretch of this season we start off with an episode reflecting on moral ambiguity, feminism, and taking back your power. Matthew and Whitney discuss one of their favorite emerging movie tropes: women getting revenge. NOTE : This episode contains discussion around sensitive topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and murder.
Happy Valentine's Day, from CULTURED! In this second lover-themed episode, Matthew and Whitney get niche about not only the loves from their favorite shows and movies that hold true, but the very specific moments and montages that stick with them, speaking more than words ever could.
We are ab-so-lutely buzzin' for this week's episode of CULTURED! Our hosts, Matthew and Whitney discuss the most cracker moments and messages from the class TV show, 'Derry Girls' from Lisa McGee. A story about teenagers living in Northern Ireland during the time of the Troubles, this show has all the heart and even more of the laughs.
Everyone loves a good adaptation; book to film, stage to screen, but nothing is worse than when beloved works are adapted poorly. In this themed episode, Matthew and Whitney tackle adaptations gone rogue.
In the second of a three-part episode, Matthew and Whitney explore seasons two through four of Doctor Who, focusing solely on David Tennant's iteration of the iconic character. Listen in on their analysis of his portrayal, their favorite storylines from his arc, and why the Tenth Doctor remains one of their favorite depictions of the alien with two hearts in new-Who history.
Unrequited / adjective : (of a feeling, especially of love) not returned or rewarded. This week, our hosts Whitney and Matthew discuss the films and television that pull on our heartstrings in the worst of ways.
In the first of a three-part episode, Matthew and Whitney discuss the ever-loved ninth Doctor, in Doctor Who; Christopher Eccleston. Covering series one of the beloved British sci-fi program, the hosts discuss how they became 'Whovians', why they love the show so much, and their favorite moments from the series.
Welcome to CULTURED season two! In this nostalgic season premiere, Matthew and Whitney are back, and they’re here to talk about the shows that shape us. Literally. The formative childhood shows and movies that we all know and love, and maybe some that we’ve forgotten.
Happy Halloween from CULTURED! Ahead of the up-and-coming season two premiere, enjoy this bonus spoooooky-themed "Over the Garden Wall" episode! After a four month hiatus, Matthew and Whitney get back together to discuss their favorite moments from this classic children’s show.
In the season one finale of CULTURED, hosts Matthew and Whitney discuss what they consider to be their two very different favorite films. The 1978 movie-musical Grease, and Disney’s animated Treasure Planet. Though genre and format may differ, the two film’s shared themes of identity and belonging and bangin' musical numbers are what keep these hosts watching on repeat.
Not everything always goes according to plan. In this bonus episode, listen to Matthew and Whitney talk about the woes and whims of alcohol and relive some of the mishaps and laughter from the first season of CULTURED ahead of the season finale.
In this episode, Matthew and Whitney recap one of their favorite dark comedies, The End of The F***ing World, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Charles Forsman. They discuss how difficult and heavy material, such as suicide, self-harm, sexual assault, and even murder are expressed with dark comedic undertones as a way to explore trauma and how we heal.
This week’s special themed-episode takes our hosts back to some of their favorite romantic comedies of the early late 90’s and early 00’s. From Sleepless in Seattle to My Big Fat Greek Wedding to Clueless and much more! It’s the laughing, crying, and swooning for us.
How do we define ourselves? In this week’s episode, Whitney and Matthew discuss Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated “Lady Bird.” Together, the hosts discuss the film’s themes of identity, friendship, sexuality, and the idea of how where we come from defines us to our core.
In the first (of many) special Studio Ghibli bonus episodes, Matthew and Whitney recap and discuss the themes of “Howl’s Moving Castle” directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, adapted from the novel by Diana Wynne Jones. It’s a story about outer beauty and inner strength, the curses we place on ourselves, and what it means to have a heart.
In this episode, Matthew and Whitney review “Hollywood” co-created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The hosts discuss the complex themes of race and individual identity, while acknowledging the importance of lifting voices, and sharing their favorite show moments along the way.
Ugly Crying / verb : a distraught, contorted, and uncontrollable form of sobbing. Hosts Whitney and Matthew discuss the shows and movies that take them to the point of no return. From Bridge to Terabithia to (wait for it…) Mamma Mia!, these are the moments that reduce us to a puddle of mangled tears.
The conversation continues with Matthew and Whiteny as they reminisce about the latter half of “The Twilight Saga,” Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Settle in with a glass of rosé and get ready for a discussion about arguably the strongest aspects of this book/film series, and what these hosts consider to be the more problematic points of interest.