Send us a text To celebrate its 40th anniversary, we are starting 2026 with the very strange “Labyrinth”! In this episode, we chat about who the film was made for and how it achieved its cult following. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Jav...

Send us a text To start of the second half of the 2020’s, we invited Faus back to the podcast to chat about our top 3 films of the last 5 years. What were your favourites of the decade so far? Let us know on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us a text What were our top 5 five films of 2025? Listen into our annual wrap up episode where we chat about our favourite films of the year and what we are looking forward to in 2026! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us a text Are we watching more comedy than ever before? In this episode, we chat about other forms of sketch comedy, including SNL and sketches on social media. We also postulate whether we have come back full circle to a more wholesome and “backyard” style of comedy that is more similar to Monty Python. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creat...

Send us a text We chat about the core hallmarks of Monty Python, particularly the comedy troupe’s history and the entirety of their franchise. We also postulate why they became so popular and how they have made their intellectual perspectives accessible to all audiences. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial&n...

Send us a text Why is “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” a cult classic? In this episode, we chat about sketch comedy and how its niche and polarising qualities help form cult followings. We also chat about our history with Monty Python and how it’s changed from our childhood to now. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non...

Send us a text What makes a film a cult classic? We chat about the key characteristics of a cult classic film, and how film criticism may or may not have shaped our top 100 lists. The episode ends with a chat about our own personal favourite cult classics. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) lice...

Send us a text How does “But I’m a Cheerleader” use humour to show a different perspective on conversion therapy? In this episode, we chat about the use of satire in storytelling and recent examples of satirical films. We also chat about whether satire is effective and compare it to other genres. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons A...

Send us a text In this episode, we chat about the gendered themes within “But I’m a Cheerleader”, particularly how the film treats and satirises conversion therapy. We also chat about gender and the performative element of “fitting into your gender stereotype”. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ...

Send us a text Welcome to the Cult Classic genre! In this episode, we chat about the enemies to lovers trope, and discuss how this cult classic follows the general structure of a romcom. To wrap up the female friendship genre, we also compare Megan and Graham to Needy and Jennifer. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Nonc...

Send us a text Why do bad films make such good cult classics? In this episode, we chat about how many films get “rediscovered” years later and form cult followings. We chat about why that might have happened with “Jennifer’s Body” and talk about how cult followings may differ from the film’s original fans. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative...

Send us a text Is the film just misunderstood? In this episode, we chat about what makes “Jennifer’s Body” a feminist film, particularly exploring how the film was marketed and the filmmaker’s intent. Our conversation also touches on film and literary analysis, and whether sometimes we might just be reading too much into it. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licens...

Send us a text Was Jennifer in love with Needy? We’re chatting about the infamous kiss scene in this ep, and how it sets up a love triangle in this story. In this episode, we chat about whether we agree with this take on Jennifer’s Body and how it changes the entire narrative of the film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attributi...

Send us a text Happy Spooky Season, where we’re watching “Jennifer’s Body”! In this episode, we chat about overall impressions of the film and compare Jennifer and Needy’s friendship to the other onscreen friendships we’ve watched over the last few weeks. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) licen...

Send us a text Lara is joined by special guest Amreen to discuss TIFF 2025. They talk about their different approaches to navigating film festivals and chat about some of the biggest films of the year. Amreen’s Podcast “Influx” https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/influx/id1542461102 Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Nonco...

Send us a text Despite being set in high school, we discuss how Booksmart isn’t a “teen movie” and how the comedy steals the show. We also chat about how films that are set in high school don’t automatically make the film a teen film. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixt...

Send us a text Why do all female friendship films have a big fight? This episode, we talk about the party scene, particularly what caused Molly and Amy to fight and whose side we were on. We also compare their friendship to other female friendships we’ve watched so far, and discuss whether Molly and Amy’s friendship will last. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Lice...

Send us a text Before the scandal of “Don’t Worry Darling”, Olivia Wilde directed “Booksmart” which was extremely well received. In this episode, we chat about actor-turned-directors, why they might have taken up directing and the fluidity of roles in the film industry. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial&nb...

Send us a text We welcome a special guest, Faus, to the pod this week, where we chat about 2025 films so far, particularly what has stood out and what we are looking forward to in the fall film season. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft...

Send us a text Happy back to school! To celebrate the start of another school year, we are watching “Booksmart”. This episode, we chat about how high schools and cliques have changed in film over time, and why that might be. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/fil...