23 – The Big Lebowski

Chay discusses a parodic moment done right

Films mentioned in order:
The Big Lebowski (Joel & Ethan Coen, 1998)

22 – The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad

Chay discusses when laughter isn’t infectious

Films mentioned in order:
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (David Zucker, 1988)

21 – Chinatown

Chay discusses minor characters

Films mentioned in order:
Chinatown (Roman Polanski, 1974)

20 – Citizenfour

Chay discusses watching a film with a dirty screen

Films mentioned in order:
Citizenfour (Laura Poitras, 2014)
Her (Spike Jonze, 2013)
The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)
Napoleon (Abel Gance, 1927)
2001: A Space Odyssey (Stanley Kubrick, 1968)

19 – Pom Poko

Chay discusses their environmental worries.

Films mentioned on order:
Pom Poko (Isao Takahata, 1994)

18 – End of the Wicked

Chay discusses why ugliness in films is compelling

Films mentioned in order:
End of the Wicked (Teco Benson, 1999)
Antichrist (Lars Von Trier, 2009)
Cannibal Holocaust (Ruggero Deodato, 1980)
Funny Games (Michael Haneke, 1997)

17 – Mo’ Better Blues

Chay discusses how characters talking over each other and then to silence can work well.

Films mentioned in order:
Mo’ Better Blues (Spike Lee, 1990)

16 – Les Vacances De Mousieur Hulot

Chay discusses why Tati’s film is perfect for the hungover.

Films mentioned in order:
Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati, 1953)

15 – Obvious Child

Chay discusses abortion as a plot point.

Films mentioned in order:
Obvious Child (Gillian Robespierre, 2014)