Layers of Film

Cello! You’ve got a new episode (and season) of Layers of Film. Join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the funny and heartwarming film, School of Rock. Take a seat as we talk about our favorite funny lines and the lessons we learned from the film. Austin shares why this film is so meaningful to him, and we also start a brand new segment that you’ll have to listen to to

SURPRISE! It's a special episode!To wrap up season 3 (season 3?!), Austin and Big T individually rank the last 12 films we’ve watched and then review the aggregated list together. We discuss the good and bad of each film, and have a friendly competition about who’s film will end up on top!So join us for this episode and then tune in for the first episode of season 4!Write into

Pull up a spot on your new rug, and listen to the final episode of season 3, where Austin and Big T discuss the much anticipated sequel, The Godfather Part II.Tune in as we compare this film to the first installment and share how we feel about the movie. We explore the subtext of the film and talk about how Vito’s and Michael’s lives parallel one another. We also discuss what w

Grab some “mountain water” and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2020 award-winning film, Minari. Listen in as we talk about our favorite characters and moments in the film and also share our thoughts on the different relationships we see throughout the film. We also explore the theme of assimilation and discuss how this film represents real life very well. So

Finish your chess match then listen this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1996 sci-fi action film, Independence Day. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite scenes and the most ridiculous parts of the film. We also talk about the financial success of this movie as well as ask ourselves, “What is the central message of this film?”So grab your headset and tune in, then

Take a seat we your favorite IHOP and join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2001 drama, i am sam. Listen is as we share our thoughts on the performances and discuss a few different topics like non-disabled actors playing characters with disabilities, what the message of this film was, and how the music and camerawork contribute to its main themes. We also explore the i

Draw yourself a nice bath and listen to this month’s episode, where Austin and Big T discuss the 2010 psychological horror film, Black Swan. Join us as we talk about what we think was real and what we think was in Nina’s head and discuss what it means to pursue perfection at all costs. We compare this film or another movie we’ve watched for this show, and we also share theori

Unplug from your goopy sleep pod and tune in to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 action sci-fi film The Matrix. Listen in as we explore the philosophical dilemmas that arise in the film and talk about how exactly the matrix works. Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole and ask each other the classic question: which pill would you take?So grab your bowl o

Grab some of that cold Chinese takeout and listen this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 fantasy comedy Being John Malkovich.Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and try to figure out what exactly, if anything, this film is trying to say. We explore the themes of love and manipulation and hypothesize about how the vessel system works.So cuddle up with your favo

Join Austin and Big T this week as we discuss the 1993 award-winning film Schindler’s List.Tune in as we talk about what elements of the cinematography we enjoyed and what we thought about the character arcs throughout the film. We also share which scenes stood out to us the most and explore what lessons this film can teach us about our world today. Then join us next month when w