UMassterclass

S4E5: Oscars Review (Sentimental Value, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, Sinners)

It's Oscars day!! Today, the UMassterclass team along with special guest Paola Delmaschio give you their thoughts on some of this year's nominations for Best Picture. Take a listen and enjoy! Segments: Chloe Mills - Sentimental Value Elle Decatur - Hamnet Joanne Nzikoba - One Battle After Another (dictated by Chloe Mills) Paola Delmaschio - Sinners Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Theme by Conrad Johnson

S4E4: Lee Chang-dong & Historical Context

Today, UMassterclass is featuring the second episode in a two-part series by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs. In this episode, Bella dives into South Korean history to give historical and cultural context to what informs Lee Chang Dong's choices to do with representation. She talks about women’s place in South Korean society, and historical events contemporary with Lee Chang Dong’s life and ones relevant to his films. Take a listen and enjoy! Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane Nzikoba Theme by Conrad Johnson

S4E3: Lee Chang-dong & Representations of Trauma

Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs last fall. This first episode of two begins to highlight emotional representation of trauma in film by Lee Chang-dong. Take a listen and enjoy! Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Maggie Belanger, Ev Fuss Theme by Conrad Johnson

S4E2: Queering Culture, the Desire Trilogy

Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by former UMass students, Ceeb Kennedy and Brian Licata! Both students graduated in the spring of 2025, having participated in the Film Studies program. In this episode, Ceeb and Brian take a closer look into the works of Luca Guadagnino, specifically "I Am Love (2009)," "A Bigger Splash (2015)," and "Call Me by Your Name (2017)." Take a listen! Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills and Conrad Johnson // Edited by Chloe Mills // Team: Maggie Belanger, Ev Fuss Theme by Conrad Johnson

S4E1: Monty Python

Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by the team's new co-host, Conrad Johnson! This episode looks at interviews with the cast and production team of the Monty Python series, reviewing techniques and unique stylistic choices in order to maintain a certain comedic style while keeping a low budget. Take a listen! Hosted/Produced by Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson Theme by Conrad Johnson