Episode 54: Black Panther
The LFTS team praises Black Panther's inspirational vision of the future, the complexities of each character, and how the film impressively engages its politically charged material. Show Notes LFTS V...
16 Okt 20201h 21min
Episode 53: Stranger Things
The LFTS team discusses the cultural impact of Stranger Things, the differences between the first three seasons, and how the series balances nostalgia, horror, and fun coming-of-age stories all at the...
30 Sep 20201h 14min
Episode 52: Moonrise Kingdom
The LFTS team compares our levels of tolerance for Wes Anderson’s stilted style, breaks down how the film attempts to establish weighty stakes, and discusses why Moonrise Kingdom’s form is the perfect...
18 Sep 20201h 16min
Episode 51: Collateral
The LFTS team discusses Collateral’s gritty portrayal of Los Angeles at night, the film’s tightly-contained plot and structure, and why the dual character arcs of Max and Vincent feel so complex. Spo...
11 Sep 20201h 20min
Episode 50: The Dark Knight Rises (with Sage Hyden)
In the culmination of the 3-part series on the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy, members of the LFTS team are joined by Sage Hayden from the YouTube channel Just Write. They discuss the unique na...
28 Aug 20201h 13min
Episode 49: The Dark Knight
The LFTS team discusses The Dark Knight's unique structure, disturbing themes, and its enduring legacy. Plus, you know, how amazing Heath Ledger's performance is. Show Notes LFTS Video on The Dark Kn...
21 Aug 20201h 42min
Episode 48: Batman Begins
The LFTS team discusses Christopher Nolan’s grounded approach to the previously goofy Batman franchise, how the structure of Batman Begins accomplishes crucial setup work for the rest of Nolan’s trilo...
14 Aug 20201h 19min
Episode 47: Dark
The LFTS team discusses the thrilling difficulty of following Dark’s plot, the show’s thematic debate about free will and determinism, and whether or not it’s possible to deliver a satisfying ending i...
31 Jul 20201h 35min
