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The Platform – Sugar, We’re Goreng Down
Throw some salt on those snails and decide whether you want to discard or keep your sense of kindness. This week we are diving into The platform, or El Hoyo, if you’re nasty.
I May Destroy You – Shock and Buskin
Join us as we explore sexual liberation for all within an established realm that only benefits some. We love Michaela Coel and would love for you to listen even if you haven’t watched the TV show. Trigger warnings for rape, trauma and assault. We are not experts so please reach out to the below resources if you are seeking help/advice.
Whiplash – Drum and Drummer
Hold onto your screaming daddies because I’m upset! Yes fanboys, we are covering Whiplash today. Quid Pro Mo brought to you by Filmbusters, check us out on their The Jesus Rolls episode! Hot Doggy!
Porco Rosso – I just wanna Fio real love
Welcome to our Holiday Series where we cover Hayao Miyazaki films all February. Oil the propeller and grab a glass of your finest swine because are covering Porco Rosso. Tit for tit. Tat for tat. Trot for trot.
Pride and Prejudice – Bennett over backwards
Find your faculties and meet me at the billowing blouse lake, you are cordially invited as we present ourselves to society with the 1995 BBC Miniseries (only officially recognised in the FYR household), Pride and Prejudice.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople – Ricky wicket
Take a break from the relaxing sausage and decide between the holy door pill or form filler pill.
Thor – Put a Korg in it
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a four course menu of Taika Waititi tastetations. First course – Thor: Ragnarok.
Parasite – Ki-jung and the restless
Forget to pack your car panties and meet me at the bean flicking couch. Join us fellow bong hive as we deliver an episode long verbal ovation to the multi layered exemplification of the universal and specific Korean struggle in social status with the film Parasite.
Mystery Road – Fran or foe
Dust off your mystery solving hat and play the curated road trip playlist as we investigate Mystery Road this week.
4 Blocks – Maruf is on fire
Meet me at the sweet shop before familial ties turn sour. Join us friends and habibis as we cover the brilliant series, 4 Blocks.
The Prince of Egypt – For rich or Tzipporah
Keep the baby in the river water while we sing about our most delectable of incense. Open your books as we cover the Dreamwork’s 1998 film The Prince of Egypt
Alice in Borderland – Kuina Hearts
Reshuffle the deck and pack your bathing suit as we solve the puzzle of 2020 Alice in Borderland this week.
Okja – Consumption on a Mija scale
Remember to pack your non violent petals and umbrella darts as we discuss the heartwarming 2017 film, Okja.
Judas and the Black Messiah – Walk the Traitor narrow
Polish your most menacing pool stick while we identify our biblical traitor, ya dig… in? This week we cover Shaka King’s Judas and the Black Messiah.
The Second Annual Splooshies Awards
Strap in, friends and lovers because all the splooshes are out tonight! We celebrate hitting 2 years of the podcast in true FYR fashion. Thanks to our patrons, guests and everyone that has taken the time to listen and support our show.
Jojo Rabbit – If all Elsa fails
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a four course menu of Taika Waititi tastetations. Third course: Jojo Rabbit. Take a walk in someone else’s shoes and await correspondence from your unemployed letter fiance.
Boy – Regionally flavoured Chuppa tea
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a four course menu of Taika Waititi tastetations. Second course: Boy (2010). Serve the doorknobs at room temperature and round up the 3 member gang as we immerse ourselves in the 2010 film, Boy.
Black Panther – Wakanda accent is that?
In the lead up to the 91st Academy Awards and it’s 7 nominations we mine for vibranium as the explore Wakanda for all things Black Panther. Beware of all the spoilers as we talk about the Batman spectrum of violence, the Nolan complex, why Forrest Whittaker should stay away from accent heavy roles, Samuel L Jackson has tenure for all Uncle Ruckus roles, who we think are up and comers and so much more!The post Black Panther – Wakanda accent is that? appeared first on For Your Reference.
After Life – I shed a Tony tear
We felt all of the feels this week watching Ricky Gervais’ After Life series on Netflix. Join us as we share our love for dogs, parents getting older and finding healing experiences through everyday interactions.The post After Life – I shed a Tony tear appeared first on For Your Reference.
Get Out – Sunken Love
In the lead up to Jordan Peele’s second directorial release, Us, we revisit his 2017 debut of Get Out. Join us as we explore our own experiences with overt or unintended racism, exemplary performances from all the cast and separating milk from cereal.The post Get Out – Sunken Love appeared first on For Your Reference.
Us – Souls of a tether, undock together
We discuss the highly anticipated movie Us from the mind of Jordan Peele. Join us this week as we share our honest thoughts and opinions about this movie that also create a broader dialogue of what makes a good story. Can a movie stand with cracks in the foundational narrative? We explore the incredible secondary elements that were executed perfectly such as cinematography, acting, themes and soundtrack. What were the rules and logic for the world with the tethers? Share your thoughts with us.The post Us – Souls of a tether, undock together appeared first on For Your Reference.
Game of Thrones – Unhand me you Baratheon!
We succumb to the worldwide phenomenon this week talking about Game of Thrones. Listen as a long time fan and first time viewer share their thoughts about the most loved and problematic characters!The post Game of Thrones – Unhand me you Baratheon! appeared first on For Your Reference.
Office Space – Emotionally unstapled
If you could go ahead and listen to this episode, that would be great. Join us as we unpack watching what is considered a cult classic. We teach kids how to tip drill and talk about our drone life.The post Office Space – Emotionally unstapled appeared first on For Your Reference.
Insecure – Loser Into-Lawrence
We inadvertently become the relationship podcast this week diving into HBO’s Insecure. With the break up of Issa and Lawrence as well as watching with your own Frame of Reference (if you’ll pardon the pun).The post Insecure – Loser Into-Lawrence appeared first on For Your Reference.