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EP 11: Past Lives

Whenever there’s a new A24 movie making waves, it’s usually worth checking out. Past Lives follows a long-lost love story across the world, and takes full advantage of its minimalist style to deliver one of the best movies of the year. Find out more in our Past Lives review.

EP 10: Barbenheimer

Barbenheimer might just be the funniest, most amazing organic cultural event of our lifetimes. But what about the movies themselves? Barbie, a movie funded by Mattel, brings quippy feminism to the silver screen – but what is a Ken supposed to do in this new world? Oppenheimer takes us through the life of maybe the most important man in the world – and shows us just how personal the Manhattan Project was to him. Listen to our Oppenheimer and Barbie analysis.

EP 9: WALL-E

More Pixar! Today, Joy and Rob talk about WALL-E, a classic animated film with a unique love story at the center.

EP 8: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

This week, Joy and Rob revisit the classic anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. A great starter anime, this show is entertaining, but also tackles some complex topics.

EP 7: Soul

In this episode, Rob and Joy discuss the 2020 Pixar release Soul,a wonderful exploration of the meaning of life through jazz and an unborn soul named 22.