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Widow's Bay: Episode 3

Mariquita is taking the last ferry to Widow’s Bay with Erin White! In this episode, Tom goes on an embarrassing swim and an even more embarrassing date. Erin breaks down sea hag folklore, and we make predictions for the next episode. Show Notes Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025 https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta [https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta] Erin's Afropunk Archived work https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/ [https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/] Sea Hags in Folklore https://seahag.wordpress.com/the-history-behind-the-legend/ [https://seahag.wordpress.com/the-history-behind-the-legend/] EPISODE 3 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Exploring the History of Widows Bay 02:09 Life Without Technology on the Island 09:45 The Inaugural Swim and Its Significance 11:00 The Sea Hag and Local Folklore 19:11 The Sea Witch and Feminine Archetypes 24:33 Hagsploitation in Horror 30:14 Tom's Dilemma 35:53 Tom's Date and the Mysterious Marissa 41:56 The Hag and Tom's Encounter 45:18 Reverend Bryce's Descent 48:02 Cliffhangers and Future Predictions 49:21 Musical Moments and Cultural References 52:17 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations Drop Some Lore! Email us: ⁠postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com [postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com]⁠ Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠  [https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod [https://www.tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod] Follow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWv [https://boxd.it/aMeWv]

Widow's Bay: Episode 2

Mariquita is taking the last ferry to Widow’s Bay with Erin White! This episode explores the spooky and horror elements of Widows Bay, focusing on the haunted inn, town superstitions, and the blend of horror and comedy. Show Notes Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025 https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta [https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta] Erin's Afropunk Archived work https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/ [https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/] Katie Dippold NJ Monthly Interview https://njmonthly.com/articles/arts-entertainment/new-apple-tv-series-widows-bay-was-inspired-by-a-haunted-jersey-shore-house/ [https://njmonthly.com/articles/arts-entertainment/new-apple-tv-series-widows-bay-was-inspired-by-a-haunted-jersey-shore-house/] “Too Many Cooks” Short https://youtu.be/QrGrOK8oZG8?si=KdrZkUL3S4piSWOj [https://youtu.be/QrGrOK8oZG8?si=KdrZkUL3S4piSWOj] Songs: ‘Pop Vox’ – Tele Music ‘Cowboy Coloured Day’ – Ron Hynes Show Composed by David Fleming EPISODE 2 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions 11:33 Board Games and Humor 20:54 Exploring Character Dynamics 22:51 Town Lore and Local History 24:33 Cultural References 27:58 Music and Sound Design 31:53 The Intersection of Comedy and Horror 38:37 Scares and Audience Reactions 40:44 Recommendations Drop Some Lore! Email us: ⁠postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com [postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com]⁠ Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠  [https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod [https://www.tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod] Follow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWv [https://boxd.it/aMeWv]

Widow's Bay: Episode 1

Mariquita is taking the last ferry to Widow’s Bay with Erin White! We start the series with a rundown of the creative team, their influences, music choices, plus a ton of personal small town lore. Show Notes Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025 https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta [https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta] Erin's Afropunk Archived work https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/ [https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/] Katie Dippold and Hiro Murai Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHYbjj8wBto [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHYbjj8wBto] Haunted Places in the Catskills https://nyghosts.com/the-haunted-history-of-the-catskills/ [https://nyghosts.com/the-haunted-history-of-the-catskills/] https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/haunted-places-in-the-catskills [https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/haunted-places-in-the-catskills] Song Mentioned: Jurassic 5 - Quality Control EPISODE 1 CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Widow's Bay: An Introduction 07:30 Cultural Reflections: The Impact of Tourism 17:21 Economic Disparities: The Cost of Accessibility 25:05 Social Dynamics in Small Towns 26:08 Casting Choices and Character Authenticity 29:17 Local Lore and Cultural References 30:40 Character Relationships 35:41 Visual Storytelling and Costume Design 38:19 Jaws and Stephen King's Influence 41:16 The Island's Isolation and Atmosphere 47:22 More Pop Culture Observations 53:15 TV Recommendations Drop Some Lore! Email us: ⁠postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com [postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com]⁠ Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠  [https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod [https://www.tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod] Follow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWv [https://boxd.it/aMeWv]

Tropic Thunder

IT'S ONCE AGAIN TIME TO HEED THE CALL, WATCHPARTY. WE WANT YOU BACK. THIS TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE, FARM LEAD, AND BLOW SHIT UP. CALL YOUR AGENTS, GRAB YOUR TIVO'S. YOU'VE BEEN CAST IN "TROPIC THUNDER". (video episodes on Spotify and YouTube!) Guests: WatchPartayyy on IG [https://www.instagram.com/watchpartayyy/] Mel's Thesis Film Fundraiser [https://gofund.me/4ba3e0f64] See Halley’s play "Moonbodies" at The Flea on July 12 at 7:30p https://theflea.org/calendar [https://theflea.org/calendar] Veronica's "Murphy's Law" Pilot [https://vimeo.com/958630442/06a875c740?share=copy] Show Notes "Rain of Madness": Behind the Scenes Mockumentary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPTB-KEgb8U] Tom Cruise and his stunt double | MTV Movie Awards 2000 [https://youtu.be/R5d7QLr7lGQ?si=Zp6lLr90TcRESJzg] Jack Black Explains Why He Stormed Off The Set Of “Tropic Thunder” [https://youtu.be/OokXYDRt4LY?si=ROAjl9D8M70C2rE5] Kersti Forman's character analysis of Tropic Thunder [https://pirateferret.com/2017/05/15/analysis-of-tropic-thunder-part-2-character-growth-in-the-relationship-between-the-role-and-the-self/] Rotten Tomatoes: 10 year anniversary article on Tropic Thunder [https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/ten-years-on-tropic-thunders-still-a-brutal-kick-in-hollywoods-a/] Our Callsheet Email us: ⁠⁠postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube! ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠  [https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod] Follow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity ⁠https://boxd.it/aMeWv [https://boxd.it/aMeWv]

In The Mood For Love

Joined by guests Tatyana Marie and Daniel Georgi, Mariquita discusses themes of love, timing, and societal constraints within one of the most visually dazzling and emotionally complex films ever made.  VIDEO EPISODES ARE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE Guest Info Watch “Anxiety & Me” with Tatyana and Mariquita: NC Black Film Festival https://ncblackfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/69c0249214dfbc15dee3a881 [https://ncblackfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/69c0249214dfbc15dee3a881] Tatyana's Socials: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melanatedwisegirl/ [https://www.instagram.com/melanatedwisegirl/?hl=en] https://letterboxd.com/itstatymarie/ [https://letterboxd.com/itstatymarie/]  Dan's Criterion Closet Video https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA0S8a0xXJ-/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA0S8a0xXJ-/] Dan’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danielgeorgi/ [https://letterboxd.com/danielgeorgi/] Show Notes Cheongsam Costume Analysis:⁠https://youtu.be/rblFcXTgkQI?si=RwwUE-I_gKWxyJVP⁠ [https://youtu.be/rblFcXTgkQI?si=RwwUE-I_gKWxyJVP] Review: Flower-Like Years By Xuanlin Tham:⁠https://letterboxd.com/journal/in-the-mood-for-love-wong-kar-wai-retrospective/⁠ [https://letterboxd.com/journal/in-the-mood-for-love-wong-kar-wai-retrospective/] The Take: The Film That Changed Cinema Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EngmhYPLkw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EngmhYPLkw] Wong Kar Wai on In the Mood for Love at 25 by Sight and Sound https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/interviews/wong-kar-wai-mood-love-25 [https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/interviews/wong-kar-wai-mood-love-25] Our Noodle Shop Email us: ⁠⁠postfilmclaritypod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube! ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠  [https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypod] Follow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity ⁠https://boxd.it/aMeWv [https://boxd.it/aMeWv]