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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
In our final Banter episode for the semester, we're talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The long-awaited send-off to one of the entertaining and recognizable MCU projects. What did we think about this new sequel? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
SPOILERS FOR THE FILM.
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Beau is Afraid / The Last of Us (HBO)
In our last episode from within the walls of the KRUI studio, it only makes sense that the two media works we covered are about journies outside. One is a surrealist odyssey, while the other is a story about survival during an epidemic. What did we think? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Spoiler warning for The Last of Us!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Mykenzie Midby
Evil Dead Rise / Renfield
This week, our theme is reimaginings of classic horror films. In this case, classic horror from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and a classic from the early age of independent cinema. Join us for this horror-themed episode in the middle of April on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Air / Shazam: Fury of the Gods
Sports and superheroes are this week's theme on Bijou Banter. From the development of one of sports' most iconic brand deals to a comic book film that perhaps didn't deserve to fail. Find out what we think of these two films on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
The Super Mario Bros. Movie / Tetris
This week's theme is video games on Bijou Banter! We take a look at a long-awaited video game adaptation and the true story behind one of gaming's craziest licenses. What are our thoughts on these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
John Wick: Chapter 4 / Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Sequels, sequels, sequels. More specifically, sequels that (depending on who you ask) are even better than their predecessors. That's the theme of this week's episode of Bijou Banter! Have a listen and see what we think!
Featuring: Matthew Huh
Special Guests: Blake Kellinger, Kaitlyn Masse
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