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Season 1
December 6, 2021

Season 1

01. Summer of the Shark

For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.

17min
December 6, 2021

02. Ethics of Revenge

Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.

18min
December 6, 2021

03. But I Don't Like Him

Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.

24min
December 6, 2021

04. The Duality of Appeal

For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.

22min
December 6, 2021

05. Film vs Television

How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.

20min
December 6, 2021

06. Profane and Profound

For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.

23min
December 6, 2021