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The Oscars 2023 Recap
Finally, we take a look back at this year's Oscars! Join us as we recap the winners, snubs, details of the ceremony, and the future of this ceremony! Find out our thoughts on this special episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Blake Kellinger
The Oscars 2023 Nominations and Predictions
Break out your ballots. Place your bets. It's Oscars season! Join Banter for its annual episode of predictions ahead of Sunday's ceremony! Hear all of our thoughts, rants, and hot takes now on this special episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guests: Emma Pech, Dana Woolery
M3GAN / EO
The adventures of two non-human characters is the theme of this week's Banter episode. One about the dangers of AI technology and the other a story about a donkey finding his way back home. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Grace McCabe
Aftersun / All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
Not much sunshine and rainbows on this episode of Bijou Banter. We take a look at two very heartbreaking and emotional films, that also happen to be highly acclaimed. What did we think of these films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guests: Kat Hirsch, Kat Trout-Baron
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania / RRR
Bijou Banter jumps into the Quantum Realm and back in time 100 years. We take a look at two action-oriented films of varying quality, spectacle, and even from separate parts of the world. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Babylon / Avatar: The Way of Water
Throwback to December 2022. Banter takes a look at two dramatic epics from last year. Both have their fans, but are also potentially divisive. What did Bijou Banter think of these two films? Find out for yourself!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guests: Tsong Chang, Kat Trout-Baron, Grace McCabe
Knock at the Cabin / Women Talking
On this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films adapted from lauded novels. One from "the next Spielberg" (Newsweek, 8/5/02) and the other from an acclaimed indie filmmaker. Both adaptations, two completely different stories. What did we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Blake Kellinger
Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.
The Whale / Skinamarink
Returning to the KRUI studio, we take a look at two psychological films set in one location. Both made for relatively small budgets concerning either guilt-filled drama or childhood nightmares. What do we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Davy Behm
Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.
Banter's Top 10 Movies of 2022
It's that time of year again! Banter reflects on the past year and lists their 10 favorite films of 2022! Hear firsthand from Bijou members about films ranging from mainstream blockbusters, overlooked independent films, and a few surprises. Find out more about our favorite films of 2022 on this special episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guests: James Altschul and Davy Behm
The Fabelmans / The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
We celebrate the holiday season with a holiday special and a feel-good Oscar contender. Two different media works set in the past and the far reaches of the galaxy. What do we think about these two works? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio / Strange World
This week on Banter, it's all about animation. We take a look at two animated films: one that's a passion project from an acclaimed auteur, and the other that will likely lose a large corporation millions. What do we think of these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Dana Woolery
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever / The Banshees of Inisherin
Panthers and banshees are the main themes for this week's episode of Bijou Banter. We take a deep look into two of the most anticipated films of this year's fall season. Both with the potential of awards consideration and praise. What did we think of these two films? Find out for yourself!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
TÁR / Wendell & Wild
This week on Bijou Banter, we look at stories about the living. One about a revered conductor and another about the relationship between the living and the dead. There's no other clever ways to connect the two, so that's the best I got. Check out our thoughts on the latest episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring Matthew Huh
Special Guests: Kat Trout, Davy Behm
Barbarian / Halloween (1978)
Happy Halloween! In celebration of the holiday, we take a look at a classic horror film and a potential classic in the making. Both sure to give you a fright on this day! Find out what we think on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Tadas VisGirda
WARNING: Spoilers for Barbarian!
Werewolf by Night / Army of Darkness
Banter continues its horror month by taking a look at mythical horror this week. One being a TV special tied to classic monsters and comic books, while the other a unique departure in a series of chaotic creativity. What do we think of both of these films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Sumner Codd