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A movie podcast inspired by a Werner Herzog quote, “We have to articulate ourselves, otherwise we would be cows in the field.” Hosted by Justin Khoo (professor of philosophy at MIT) and Laura Khoo (art historian turned fundraiser).
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- 1 weeks ago1h 21m
176. Halloween (w/ Edward Lewis)
Just in time for HALLOWEEN, we sit down with friend Edward Lewis to revisit John Carpenter's 1978 classic. We discuss boogeymen, parental anxieties, fate, middle class rot, and the trio of Loomis, Laurie Strode, and Michael Myers. Sharpen your butcher knife, put on a ghost costume, and join us!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
175. Alien (w/ Sarah Welch-Larson)
We sit down with Sarah Welch-Larson, author of Becoming Alien, and frequent contributor to Bright Wall / Dark Room, to discuss Ridley Scott's ALIEN. Evil, alienation, violations, organic mechanization, corporate dehumanization... and also, aliens, yes... aliens!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Sep 25, 20261h 37m
174. Cape Fear (w/ Roxana Hadadi)
We journey up river with Roxana Hadadi (New York Magazine and Vulture) to explore Martin Scorsese's 1991 film, CAPE FEAR! We explore how the film portrays the crumbling of American middle class institutions -- family, religion, law -- from the inside, the experiences of adolescent and middle aged women in this system, fear and desire, and of course masculinity. Come get some TATToos with us!!Cows merch available hereAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Sep 12, 202654 min
173. The Shawshank Redemption (w/ Emily St. James)
We are joined by many time guest Emily St. James (Yellowjackets) to discuss Frank Darabont's modern Capra film about hope, defiance, cosmic injustice, Stephen King, prison, freedom, and more! Is it crazy to like Forrest Gump more than this film? Look, you probably think that's crazy, but don't let that stop you from tuning in!Preorder Emily's new book Every Time a Bell Rings!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Aug 28, 20261h 13m
172. Uncut Gems (w/ Andrew Overbye)
We are talking Safdies with Andrew Overbye (The Authorized Novelizations Podcast)! We discuss risking it all to have it all, capitalism, addiction highs and lows, five-way parlays, striving, the Sandman, and much more! In the gem, one can see the universe!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Aug 14, 20261h 38m
171. Looper (w/ Tushar Menon)
We sit down with MIT philosopher Tushar Menon to discuss Looper. Does its time travel make sense? What questions does it raise about identity, regret, parenting, and cycles of violence? Would your younger self hate you now? Tune in to find out!Visit cowspod.com for all our episodes and merch and other silly stuff!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Jul 31, 20261h 59m
170. The Odyssey (w/ Bilge Ebiri)
We discuss Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with Bilge Ebiri (New York Magazine / Vulture)! We discuss Nolan's sympathetic Odysseus, a man out of time, burdened by guilt and shame, but also a herald of a new age of science and reason. We consider how Nolan made one of the oldest and grandest stories into a deeply personal one, which provides a lens through which we can revisit his entire filmography. We respond to criticisms of the film and explore ways in which it left us wanting more. Join us and rejoice in cinema!!Follow us at cowspod.com and buy t-shirts and more at shop.cowspod.com! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Jul 10, 20261h 8m
169. Billy Elliot (w/ Aaron Meskin)
Put on your dancin' shoes, it's time to discuss Billy Elliot with Aaron Meskin (Philosophy, U. of Georgia)! We discuss dance movies, dancing, how the film melds British working class drama with fantastical, nondiegetic dance numbers, how conformity perpetuates class structures, how the film portrays masculinity and dance, and more! Did you enjoy the episode? Leave us a review on your podcast app of choice! Do you like to boogie? Reach out to us at cowspod@gmail.com!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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A movie podcast inspired by a Werner Herzog quote, “We have to articulate ourselves, otherwise we would be cows in the field.” Hosted by Justin Khoo (professor of philosophy at MIT) and Laura Khoo (art historian turned fundraiser).
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