Post Film Clarity

What happens when auteurs make Oscar winning films about each other?We welcome film instructor, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Victoria Bouloubasis to play “He Said She Said”; pairing Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation (2003) with Spike Jonze’s Her (2013).We connect the films to Coppola and Jonze’s marriage and divorce, then debate the films’ depictions of intimacy, alienation, and regret.Guest: Victoria Bouloubasishttps://www.victoriabouloubasis.com/about/Show NotesCharlie Rose 2003 Sofia Coppola interviewhttps://youtu.be/nsf7cMjPa2I?si=udiu6163Iyif1TdjSpike Jonze Academy Conversation: Herhttps://youtu.be/6W719UP1z0Q?si=8xxYxRkbx_YKam3KCinemasters by Rua Fay: "Her" and "Lost In Translation:" Two Sides of the Same Storyhttps://www.cinemasters.net/post/her-and-lost-in-translation-two-sides-of-the-same-story Her & Lost in Translation — Truth between Fictionshttps://youtu.be/kwvWoSPouaA?si=eQm-QP7BuBS49tm-Send A Beautiful Handwritten LetterEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube!⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarityPromo Materials can be sent to:PO Box 98325 Raleigh, NC 27624

We’re closing out Spooky Szn with an exploration of the fascinating differences and similarities between the 1977 and 2018 versions of Suspiria! We delve into themes of motherhood, German political history, witch hunt symbolism, and institutional grooming and abuse in dance.Show NotesWhy “Suspiria” (1977) Is NOT A Giallo Film (But Why People Think It Is) https://pekoeblaze.wordpress.com/2026/08/29/why-suspiria-1977-is-not-a-giallo-film-but-why-people-think-it-is/ Cine-Ween: THE POLITICS AND HORROR OF PERFORMANCE IN SUSPIRIA (2018)https://cinepunx.com/cine-ween-the-politics-and-horror-of-performance-in-suspiria-2018/ Performance, “Leaky Bodies,” and the Abject Female Body in Suspiriahttps://offscreen.com/view/performance-the-abject-female-body-in-suspiria-2018 Suspiria vs Suspiria: An exploration of themes through Sound and Colorhttps://kkealohaa.substack.com/p/suspiria-vs-suspiria-an-exploration Director Luca Guadagnino Discusses "Suspiria"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJgRPnH43XU The Dance StudioEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube!⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarityPromo Materials can be sent to:PO Box 98325 Raleigh, NC 27624

Welcome to Spooky Szn!! First up is the 2009 classic stop motion film Coraline with Anna Hendrick.We explore Coraline’s creation and themes, its Victorian influences, and the talented cast behind it. Lastly, we expand our recommendations to books, TV, and even ballet.Guest: Anna HendrickShow NotesCoraline (2009) | Behind the Scenes + Deleted Scenes (25min)https://youtu.be/F60-6MlqHrY?si=kFYhNwC4mQO_EUl2Female Gothic & Motherhood Reimagined in Coraline by Nauli Angeline Marpaunghttps://www.studocu.id/id/u/140219031?so=sm&sid=bdd58548-230a-4e5a-9ad2-80a1ef4860c81785790509&page=1Hand-Making Coraline: Behind LAIKA’s First Feature (8min)https://youtu.be/jXqqd0ZBEMA?si=9OqHuKNIYzH6hHmWCoraline | Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA https://www.laikahiddenworlds.com/coralineReal Life Coraline Inspiration https://www.cbr.com/coraline-real-inspiration-explained/The Pink PalaceEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube!⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarityPromo Materials can be sent to:PO Box 98325 Raleigh, NC 27624

In this episode, we dive into dystopia to discuss Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 with Dr. Alex Ng. Alex reviews the Philip K. Dick short story, we highlight the themes and cultural significance of artificial intelligence, climate crisis, the LAPD, and humanity itself. Lastly, we expand our recommendations to books, TV, and video games with cyberpunk aesthetics.Guest: Dr. Alex NgShow NotesWarner Bros: Making of Blade Runner (28min)https://youtu.be/9AoiqICo6ZI?si=88bSC7AXtbr7OJr3“Technology and Politics in the Blade Runner Dystopia” by Judith Kermanhttps://sporastudios.org/mark/courses/articles/Kerman_tech_politics_bladerunner.pdf“Reagan’s Replicants: Blade Runner in the 1980s” by Joe Streethttps://researchportal.northumbria.ac.uk/en/publications/reagans-replicants-blade-runner-in-the-1980s/Vice: Making of Blade Runner 2049 (11min)https://youtu.be/T0kobbjpdUg?si=Gw104tbqx_QbDZ4K“Officer K And The Real Girl” by Carolyn Petithttps://feministfrequency.com/2017/10/17/officer-k-and-the-real-girl-cultural-dehumanization-in-blade-runner-2049/ The Guardian: Review by Peter Bradshawhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/29/blade-runner-2049-review-ryan-gosling-harrison-ford-denis-villeneuveEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube!⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarityPromo Materials can be sent to:PO Box 98325 Raleigh, NC 27624

It's the Season 3 Premiere! Mariquita welcomes Bella as a co-host, Halley Platz as a guest, and we take Obsession (2026) and Possession (1981). We compare their portrayal of women, divorced dad vs incel horror, and trace female horror performances from Isabel Adjani all the way to Inde Navarrete.Show Notes‘Obsession’ and the Rise of Incel Horror by Emma Cieslikhttps://msmagazine.com/2026/06/04/obsession-incel-horror/Sex Educator’s Take on Obsessionhttps://open.substack.com/pub/s3xtheorywithdee/p/my-take-on-obsession-as-a-sex-educatorFocus Features:  Cinematographer Taylor Clemons interviewhttps://www.focusfeatures.com/article/obsession-cinematographer-looks-beyond-the-darkness-to-what-lies-beneathLetterboxd: Truly Madly: the twisting legacy of Andrzej Żuławski’s incomparable Possession by Noreen Plabutonghttps://letterboxd.com/journal/possession-deep-impact-anniversary/ Possession Review by Stacey ShannonPossession (1981) Explained: A Controversial Masterpiece | This is BarryEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube!⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarityPromo Materials can be sent to:PO Box 98325 Raleigh, NC 27624

Mariquita and Bella are back September 15th with Curry Barker's "Obsession" and Andrzej Żuławski's "Possession"!Other upcoming shows include:Blade Runner & Blade Runner 2049CoralineSuspiria 1977 & 2018Her vs Lost In TranslationBooksmartGone GirlEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube!⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarityPromo Materials can be sent to:PO Box 98325 Raleigh, NC 27624

🚨Special Episode Alert 🚨Mariquita interviewed 4 lovely and talented filmmakers for OutSouth Queer Film Festival this year. Thanks to the team at OutSouth for the warm welcome!https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/outsouth/#overviewShow Noteshttps://carolinatheatre.org/events/film/this-is-who-i-am/“This Is Who I Am” ShowtimesSun, Aug 168:20pmMon, Aug 177:20pmFeatured Filmmakers/TimestampsJess McLeod - “She’s Nonbinary” (2:30)https://www.instagram.com/shesnonbinary/Hollywood Reporter: Bob Odenkirk, Jane Schoenbrun to Executive Produce Jess McLeod’s ‘She’s Nonbinary’ Dark Comedy https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bob-odenkirk-jane-schoenbrun-nonbinary-1236264136/Isabel Lamers - “Kaya” (26:01)https://www.instagram.com/kaya_thefilm/https://www.kayathefilm.comJulia Editz - “Tr(ace)y” (59:41)Tr(ace)y BTS videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOBUNnVY8uwAsexuality Resourcehttps://lgbtq.unc.edu/resources/asexuality-attraction-and-romantic-orientation/Split Attraction modelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amOu4AI3DdMMariana Machado - “Everything You Want” (1:29:37)https://www.marianamachado.art/en/c%C3%B3pia-%C3%A2ngelohttps://www.instagram.com/salto_filmsPodcast ContactsEmail us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Youtube Channel:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWvPost Film Clarity is on Substack! Follow along as I cover festivals, premiers, and topics outside of the show like my first time producing an indie film!https://substack.com/@postfilmclarity

Mariquita and Erin sip tea with Ruth!In this finale recap, we highlight the spooks and haunts of all 10 episodes, share more personal local legends, and speculate where season 2 will go.Show NotesErin’s Dazed Article: April 2025https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlantaErin's Afropunk Archived workhttps://afropunk.com/writer/erin/The Watch: Hiro and Katie finale interviewhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2d5l1LWebZpdaf7WvgOipq?si=335d582fa43d4294Salon: The real “Widow’s Bay” curse is all-Americanhttps://www.salon.com/2026/06/18/widows-bay-finale-lottery/Hudson Valley One: Another Death at Kaaterskill Fallshttps://hudsonvalleyone.com/2025/06/26/another-hiker-dies-at-kaaterskill-falls/The Twisted History of Lake Lanierhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-lanierEPISODE 10 CHAPTERS00:00 Overview of Episode 10- 'We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!'13:37 Widow’s Bay Lore Rundown23:53 Haunting Tales of Lake Lanier and Kaaterskill Falls29:09 Season 1 Highlights35:03 Season 2 Questions48:03 TV Recommendations53:59 Post Film Clarity Season 3 AnnouncementRecs for other shows: Apple TV: Pluribus, SeveranceNetflix:  Midnight Mass, The BoroughsHBO Max: Welcome to Derry, True DetectivePeacock: P&RDisney +: Atlanta, Paradise, What We Do In The Shadows, LostMGM +: FromParamount +: Twin Peaks, YellowjacketsAMC +: Interview With The VampireDrop Some Lore!Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWv

Mariquita and Erin batten down the hatches and get the generator running!We trace family trees, praise Dale Dickey, and make Season 1 finale predictions.Show NotesErin’s Dazed Article: April 2025https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlantaErin's Afropunk Archived workhttps://afropunk.com/writer/erin/The Mary Sue: Rosemary is MVPhttps://www.themarysue.com/mvp-of-widows-bay-this-week-is-rosemary/Esquire: Episode 9 Reviewhttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a71538449/widows-bay-episode-9-recap/Gizmodo: Katie Dippold Knows You Want More Rosemary and Dalehttps://gizmodo.com/katie-dippold-knows-you-want-more-rosemary-and-dale-on-widows-bay-2000772736EPISODE 9 CHAPTERS00:00 Overview of Episode 9- 'Emergency Shelter'11:30 Morality and Conflict in Widow's Bay15:03 Unraveling the Curse and Genealogy33:29 Predictions for the Finale36:34 Parks & RecommendationsDrop Some Lore!Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWv

Mariquita and Erin politely run for their lives!We examine the Boogeyman and Patricia, read some letters from Lauren, and theorize where the season finale is headed.Show NotesErin’s Dazed Article: April 2025https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlantaErin's Afropunk Archived workhttps://afropunk.com/writer/erin/The Wrap: An Unforgettable Slasher Episode Explainedhttps://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/widows-bay-episode-8-explained-katie-dippold-interview-patricia-boogeyman/Deadline: Episode 8 Parks and Rec Originshttps://deadline.com/2026/06/widows-bay-creator-parks-rec-episode-origins-1236955818/Far Out Magazine: Why Is Almost Everyone in Widow’s Bay Single?https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-is-almost-everyone-in-widows-bay-single/EPISODE 8 CHAPTERS00:00 Overview of Episode 8- 'Your Baggage'05:15 Tom and Evan11:48 Wyck and Gerrie15:23 The Boogeyman Chase34:12 Behind The Scenes Insight48:15 Atlanta RecommendationsDrop Some Lore!Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠Closed Captioned episodes on Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PostFilmClarityPod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/postfilmclaritypod/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@postfilmclaritypodFollow our ⁠Letterboxd⁠: PostFilmClarity https://boxd.it/aMeWv