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This week we discussed the documentary, Baby God. We talked about how Dr. Fortier used unethical practices to get women pregnant and the effect this had on both the mothers and their children. We also spent a good amount of time comparing notes on the book, The Library Book in our book nook segment. All in all, opinions were shared and quality conversation ensued.

This week for the pod we watched the Netflix documentary, American Factory. We discussed the central theme of workplace culture, the many problems with starting Fuyao Glass America, and how this documentary style differed from our previous watches. We left this conversation feeling grateful for our jobs and ample free time.

For this week’s episode we discussed the HBO documentary, Mann v Ford. This documentary discusses the lawsuit which deals with the impact of toxic waste in Ringwood, NJ from Ford Motor Company. The film provided interviews with community members, journalists, environmental activists, and lawyers on the case which add to the audience’s understanding of the terrible effects Ford and EPA had on the Ramapough Mountain tribe. This documentary is equal parts educational and eye-opening to the negative outcomes of corporate presence in the United States.

This week we watched the first of our documentaries for the year: Disclosure. We discussed the common themes displayed in the movie, connections we had to the clips shown, and the importance of representation. While this episode is serious, we hope it makes you think and evaluate transgender representation (or lack thereof) in modern media.

This week we participate in our third annual top ten albums list, this time with albums from 2020. This year may have been a bummer in most regards, but our primarily female-driven lists prove that this was a great year for music. We have added in a favorite song from each album into our lists which will play after we discuss why we picked the record. If you have Spotify Premium the full track will play, while if you have the free version you will hear a thirty second clip. This version does not include music, if you would like to listen to the version with music check it out on Spotify.

This week we celebrate the milestone of getting to our hundredth episode with delicious cake and reflection. We also discuss the indie film, Captain Fantastic. In our analysis we go over the pros and cons of the academic and survivalist society our main character, Ben creates for his children. In addition we discuss the journey this family goes on to memorialize their mother and the tension that arises when they enter American civilization.

This week we watched the independent movie, Trainspotting. We talked about the unique film style, heroin’s tragic affects on people, and toxic friendships. This film really goes there in a lot of respects, but we try hard to find the silver linings and message.

This week we watched the independent film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always. What this film lacked in dialogue, we made up for in conversation. Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows a seventeen year old girl’s journey to get an abortion. We discussed possible messages and themes, our thoughts on the role men played in the movie, and the few lighthearted moments.

This week we discussed the indie movie, The Florida Project. This film follows a mother and daughter duo that live at a motel in Florida, while also showcasing a few of their friends and beloved motel manager. We get a glimpse into their summer break as the children explore the surrounding area and get into hijinx, while the adults struggle to make ends meet. This is a serious take on poverty, decisions parents must make as they raise their children, and a childhood of survival.

For this week’s episode we watched the 2017 indie film, Lucky starring Harry Dean Stanton. Throughout the movie Lucky is coming to terms with his mortality and decisions over the years, which sparked some deep thoughts on our own mortality. We learn that getting to make declarations about life is a perk of getting old. Set in a small southwestern town, we met many a character in this movie including a tortoise named President Roosevelt. Stay tuned for Book Nook to hear our thoughts on graphic novels.

This week we watched the indie movie, The One I Love. We dissected the movie’s plot (spoilers and all) by discussing our theories on the ending, explaining why this movie was unique and a thinker, and going into the character’s motivations for staying. The One I Love will keep you on your toes with all its thrilling twists and turns. Plus, Mark Duplass is in it and we love him on this podcast.

This week for the podcast we watched the 2018 film, If Beale Street Could Talk which is a screen adaptation of James Baldwin's novel. We discussed whether we agreed with the directorial choices, Caleb compared his experience with reading the book, and we analyzed the film's relevance to current societal issues. This is a thinker, folks.

This week we watched the indie film, On the Rocks starring Rashida Jones and BIll Murray. From mixed racial messaging to rich people problems, this movie left us feeling conflicted. That being said, the topic of emotional and physical affairs affect on a person's livelihood comes up in this movie and led to discussion on both ends.

This week for the podcast we watched the horror film, The Blair Witch Project. The movie took a unique and somewhat believable approach to constructing a scary movie. We outline the movie by going through the interviews at the beginning, the hike, and the dramatic ending. Caleb debuts his Scale of Believability and Cathy ponders whether all horror films are like this one.

This week we discussed the 2016 film, Operator. Operator is like Her only not as good. We didn't have a lot to say about this movie, but we try our best.

This week we discussed the indie film, The End of the Tour. The End of the Tour is about Rolling Stones reporter, David Lipsky's five day interview with author, David Foster Wallace as Wallace ends his Infinite Jest book tour. In this episode we have a serious discussion regarding Wallace's legacy as a writer and philosopher. We analyze whether or not we agree with the perameters of the interview and dive into the different themes of the movie (addiction, self image, and loneliness). While we may not have liked this movie equally, it led us to have a deep conversation.

In this episode we discuss two relationships that occur in the film, In a Relationship. We go into the issues each couple had, whether this movie was memorable, and which partner is least likeable.

This week we examined another Jason Reitman film and he is quickly becoming one of our favorite directors. We give our expertise on parenting, as two people with no children, and discuss the forgotten trials of youth. Editor's note: Newton can be heard chowing down on his breakfast during the introduction of the podcast, we apologize for any auditory inconvience this may cause.

This week we analyzed the movie, The Last Word. We made connections to obituaries, discussed character's motivations and growth, and predicted what our "wildcard" will be.

This week we discuss the indie film, The Boy Downstairs. We talk about our minor musings and analyze this movie 's themes and character motivations.