ep. 103 | Nicholas Ray

Few directors captured alienation, emotional instability, and restless rebellion quite like Nicholas Ray, whose films turned damaged outsiders into some of cinema’s most unforgettable characters. In this week's remarkable episode, Wickham and Colleen delve into Mr. Ray's filmography, focusing on "In a Lonely Place" (1950), "Johnny Guitar" (1954), and "Rebel Without a Cause".

Hey y'all! In today's episode, we are back with yet another live recording session, where this time Colleen and Ada talk about starting a podcast and our journey, accompanied by the lovely Bilkent FADA crowd. Many thanks to the organizers of FADA Fest for inviting us!

A gothic reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein legend, "The Bride!" explores identity and autonomy through a woman brought to life against her will. In this week's delightful episode, Wickham is joined by Alev Flannagan to talk about "The Bride!" (2026, dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal).

With its poetic visuals and powerhouse performances, "Hamnet" has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about period dramas, reframing Shakespeare’s legacy through the intimate tragedy at the heart of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. In this week's episode, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada are joined by a live audience of Bilkent Cinema Society attendants to talk about "Hamnet" (2026, dir. Chloé Zhao).

Terence Stamp was an actor who consistently chose discomfort over safety. After rising in the 1960s as a British leading man, he deliberately pivoted toward colder, more complex, and often unsettling roles. In this week's magnificent episode, Wickham and Colleen are discussing late Terence Stamp and a selection of his films: "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994, dir. Stephan Elliot), "The Hit" (1984, dir. Stephen Frears), and "The Limey" (1999, dir. Steven Soderbergh).

Aired in the 1960s, The Avengers wasn’t just another crime or espionage series — it was a vibe. In this week's delectable episode, Wickham and Ada are joined by Wickham's mom, Dr. Beckie Flannagan, to talk about a show that quietly shaped modern spy fiction long before superheroes stole the name: "The Avengers" (1961-1969).

Hey y'all! We are back with yet another glorious episode where Alev Flannagan joins Wickham to discuss one of Netflix's most popular series, "Stranger Things" (2016-2025), covering all five seasons.

Hey y'all! In this week's episode, Wickham and Colleen are joined by none other than our former guest, Alev Flannagan, to talk about the third installment of Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise: "Wake Up Dead Man" (2025, dir. Rian Johnson).

We're back with yet another episode where Colleen and Ada -sometimes joined by an unknown interloper- are discussing the second installment of the blockbuster stage musical, "Wicked: For Good" (2025, dir. Jon M. Chu).

Guillermo Del Toro's highly anticipated Frankenstein adaptation was finally released on Netflix last week, and thanks to Bilkent Cinema Society, we got to watch it on a big screen! In this week's episode, Wickham, Colleen, and Ada are joined by an audience formed of Bilkent Cinema Society, Bilkent Literature Society, Bilkent Culture Studies Society, and Bilkent Wizards for a live recording to talk about "Frankenstein" (2025, dir. Guillermo Del Toro).