最佳Extra Credit播客 (2025)

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Revisiting Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' and 'The Lighthouse' with James Steck! 19:10

7d ago19:10

19:10

Kelsi and Trey are joined by special guest James Steck to revisit the haunting world of Robert Eggers. They kick off with a quick conversation about Eggers’ recent retelling of Nosferatu, exploring its somewhat-successful reimagination of the classic vampire tale. We then dive deep into The Lighthouse, unpacking its gripping chamber thriller/horror…

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Reaction to Barry Jenkins' 'Mufasa: The Lion King' PLUS 'Moonlight' 24:00

9d ago24:00

24:00

Kelsi and Trey explore the career of Barry Jenkins starting with a reaction to Mufasa: The Lion King. We then transition to the masterful career of Jenkins, whose groundbreaking work in Moonlight redefined modern queer cinema. From the intimate, poetic storytelling of Chiron’s life to Jenkins’ profound ability to capture the defense mechanism and p…

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Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' is Intoxicating (HELLO Drew Starkey) 1:02:20

13d ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. This hypnotic, surreal adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ unfinished novel explores longing, loneliness, and identity through bold visual storytelling and complex characters. Set in a dreamlike 1950s Mexico City, the film blends stunning performances, im…

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Is 'The Brutalist' Monumental or Artificial? 1:40:58

15d ago1:40:58

1:40:58

Kelsi and Trey dive into Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, a sprawling, visually stunning epic that explores the intersection of art, legacy, and the immigrant experience. We unpack its breathtaking opening sequence, the haunting score by Daniel Blumberg, and its ambitious narrative following László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a Holocaust survivor and archite…

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Reaction to the 2025 Golden Globes & Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer,' PLUS 'Call Me by Your Name' 25:00

21d ago25:00

25:00

Kelsi and Trey react to the Golden Globes awards show, the speeches, the production, and how outside of a few authetnic speeches (Demi Moore, Sebastian Stan, etc.) it really felt like more of a fun-awkward celebrity hangout. Then we discuss Luca Guadagnino's newest feature 'Queer' starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey (which may be Trey's favorite…

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'Little Women' (1994) vs. 'Little Women' (2019) | Patreon #44 23:45

28d ago23:45

23:45

Kelsi and Trey dive into the coming of age world of Little Women, comparing Gillian Armstrong’s beloved 1994 adaptation with Greta Gerwig’s 2019 reimagining. We unpack how each version interprets Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, from Armstrong’s heartfelt, linear approach that leans into nostalgia and emotional honesty to Gerwig’s two-timeline st…

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Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan is Electric in 'A Complete Unknown' 52:43

1M ago52:43

52:43

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into the recent rise of Timothée Chalamet, examining his recent work in 2024, including his transformative performance in A Complete Unknown. Chalamet completely immerses himself into his version of Bob Dylan, but the direction of James Mangold holds him back from ever fully capturing the political anger of this enigmatic a…

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Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' Sacrifices Depth for Craft 39:31

1M ago39:31

39:31

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Robert Eggers' highly anticipated Nosferatu remake. While Eggers' signature atmospheric style is on full display, we explore whether the film’s haunting visuals and slow-burn tension are enough to overcome its often uninteresting narrative. We debate whether its a brilliant reimagining of a classic, or if the film leav…

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The Denzel Washington Project in 'Training Day' | Patreon #43 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

Kelsi and Trey dive into the chaotic world of Training Day, the 2001 crime thriller that earned Denzel Washington his only Best Actor Academy Award. They explore Washington's portrayal of Detective Alonzo Harris, a cartoonish villain elevated by Washington's charisma and command. We also explore Washington's career, highlighting his versatility acr…

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Bigger Than Before 2:02:42

1M ago2:02:42

2:02:42

A day late, a dollar short, and two couch cushions bigger than before… Fantasy Feeder is a place we’ve been to maybe once before. Or maybe twice if you’re from THAT loaf. But what’s important is that we never ever get full anymore so you may as well watch as our bellies grow comically large and our asses get really really tall all because some sini…

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Julia Roberts Reclaims Julia Roberts in 'Notting Hill' | Patreon #42 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

Kelsi and Trey explore the world of one of our favorite romantic comedies Notting Hill. This 1999 rom-com gem pairs the awkward charm of Hugh Grant with one-and-only Julia Roberts. We discuss their careers, the rom-com king Richard Curtis, and the meta commentary that Trey thinks makes Notting Hill one of the most interesting Hollywood cultural art…

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Deja Vu All Over Again… Again 1:59:35

2M ago1:59:35

1:59:35

Synchronicity is apparently when something is almost but not quite a coincidence or something. Look it really doesn’t matter. What does matter is that when things happen it’s only because all things were destined to give me a tingly feeling in the back of my head. That’s why I go to reddit and tell everyone how freaky it is that sometimes I remembe…

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'We Live in Time' Survives with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield 39:34

2M ago39:34

39:34

Kelsi and Trey dive into We Live in Time, a conventional romantic drama starring the incredible Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. We unpack the film’s exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time, and discuss how it uses the formulaic genre to its advantage. We talk about the chemistry of Pugh and Garfield, analyze the film’s narrative flaws…

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'The Substance' Satirizes the Male Gaze as a Maximalist Allegory 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

VIDEO DROPS TOMORROW. Kelsi and Trey deep dive into The Substance, a maximalist allegory that satirizes the media's obsession with women's bodies. With Demi Moore delivering a brilliant meta-performance, the film navigates the dark undercurrents of media exploitation and the commodification of women. We unpack the movie’s subversive use of the male…

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Charlotte Wells' 'Aftersun' | Patreon #41 12:26

2M ago12:26

12:26

Kelsi and Trey explore Charlotte Wells' stunning debut film, Aftersun. Through heartfelt analysis and thoughtful discussion, we explore the film’s mediative portrayal of memory and loss, examining the nuanced performances of Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, the layers of emotional depth in the screenplay, and the themes of familial bonds, identity st…

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'Rosemary's Baby' (1968) | Patreon #40 5:44

2M ago5:44

5:44

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into the 1968 classic Rosemary’s Baby, a landmark in horror cinema and cultural commentary. We explore the film’s themes of gaslighting, autonomy, and betrayal, unpacking how it critiques societal control over women’s bodies. From Mia Farrow's haunting portrayal of Rosemary to the chilling dynamics of the Castevets and Guy'…

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$350,000 in Penalties

2M ago

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alt.horror.werewolves was once a place where Usenet members could post about werewolf movies. Then a bunch of furries took over and started talking exclusively about being werewolves. In order to get people to stop expecting discussion about horror movies and instead expect serious discussion about someday seeing the real them in the mirror and how…

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The Ridley Scott Project with Sean Fennessey 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Kelsi and Trey are joined by The Ringer's Sean Fennessey of The Big Picture podcast to dive into the career of Ridley Scott, one of cinema’s most prolific and visionary directors. With Gladiator II releasing wide this week, we revisit Scott’s genre-defining works—Alien, Blade Runner, Prometheus, among others—and explore his ability to transform blo…

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Sean Baker's 'Anora' is Powerfully Messy 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

Kelsi and Trey discuss Sean Baker’s Anora, a tonally ambitious American tragedy with a thinly written lead character study--a near-masterpiece thanks to Baker's direction and Mikey Madison's star performance. We unpack Baker’s raw, unflinching portrayal of life on the margins, his signature empathy, and how Anora compares to his earlier works like …

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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' is a Denzel Washington Spectacle 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

Kelsi and Trey dive into Gladiator II with a non-spoiler review of Ridley Scott’s epic return to ancient Rome (00:00-11:44). They discuss how this ambitious sequel stacks up against the iconic original, specifically examining Scott's vision at 87 years old and how his signature style evolves with the film’s massive scale and complex characters. Fro…

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Ari Aster's 'Hereditary' with James Steck | Patreon #39 19:35

3M ago19:35

19:35

Kelsi and Trey are joined by friend James Steck to dive into Ari Aster’s Hereditary, a chilling exploration of family trauma, grief, and conditioned traits that has redefined modern psychological horror. They break down the story of the Graham family, led by Toni Collette’s unforgettable performance as Annie, whose descent begins with the mysteriou…

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Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' | Patreon #38 9:00

3M ago9:00

9:00

Kelsi and Trey deep dive Get Out, Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking horror debut that redefined the genre with its social commentary and eerie atmosphere. They explore the film’s narrative of Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young Black man navigating the hidden dangers within his white girlfriend’s family, uncovering a chilling secret that speaks to the insi…

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h♱♱p 1:30:27

3M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Jesus loves the little forum users. Probably. The Christian Teen Forums is a place on the internet that begs the question “A forum for Christian Teens? What could possibly go wrong?!” And then you read it and you say “Oh right. Obviously all of this could possibly go wrong. And has!” You have your doctrinal disputes, your decades outdated pop-cultu…

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'Conclave' is a Refreshing Throwback to Pulpy Political Thrillers! 56:53

3M ago56:53

56:53

Kelsi and Trey explore Edward Berger's 'Conclave,' the suspenseful novel adapted into a star-studded film featuring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Carlos Diehz, and Isabella Rossellini. Set in the atmospheric halls of the Vatican, the story follows the intense politics, spiritual introspection, and personal ambition of cardinals from around the worl…

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'The Line' with Director Ethan Berger 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

Trey speaks with Ethan Berger, the director of 'The Line,' to discuss his debut feature and the gritty, provocative exploration of fraternity culture that drives the film. Ethan talks about what inspired him to create a movie that serves as an antithesis to the more traditional, comedic depictions of fraternity life seen in popular culture. We dive…

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Gaming in the Clinton Years 1:57:45

4M ago1:57:45

1:57:45

The 90s: A time of Tamagotchis, Talkboy tape recorders, and, yes, magazines about video games. These relics of a bygone era form the heart of our culture in a way only consumerism can manage. Some come along with us as we travel twixt the years 1991 and 2001 through words and song, though with the level of lyricism in magazines such as PC Accelerat…

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Todd Phillips' 'Joker' | Patreon #37 30:26

4M ago30:26

30:26

Kelsi and Trey discuss Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix's subversive detour in the comic book genre with 2019's 'Joker.' We explore the muddled ideas of the movie, the divisive conversation about the film's politics and execution, and, yeah, idk, we get into all the BS about Joker that you can expect. Enjoy! Become a member of The Extra Credits+ o…

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Has the Last Laugh 1:17:13

4M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix delivered a divisive detour in the superhero genre with 2019's 'Joker,' now returning with their more-meta, multi-genre sequel 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' In a both non-spoiler and spoiler conversation, Kelsi and Trey discuss the discourse around both Joker films, the intention vs reaction to these character studies, an…

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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' | Patreon #36 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

In anticipation for 'Gladiator II,' Kelsi and Trey explore Ridley Scott's epic 'Gladiator.' We discuss our relationship to Gladiator, its influence on pop culture, historical accuracy in movies, Russell Crowe vs. Joaquin Phoenix, and more! Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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200 (Give or Take) Part 3 1:56:24

4M ago1:56:24

1:56:24

We top off our 200-ennieal extravaganza with another Hodgepode Documodge! Join us as we dive into the offerings of Secret Gaygent 69, the lizzerd, and more! Thanks for listening for ~200 ‘sodes, the next 200 are on us! (as were the last 200. we got a lot of ‘sodes to give away, only mildly past the sell by date!)…

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200 (Give or Take) Part 2 2:14:15

4M ago2:14:15

2:14:15

Part 2 crew, the B-team, the idea that keeps on giving… In this part, a bunch of us go back through old documents and read stuff that had been skipped over, or we dug deeper and found more new things to read that were even worse. See, we finally got around to it! Some of it… Stress brought back the Crying Lovers’ Forum: The Crying Came Dijon brough…

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200 (Give or Take) Part 1 1:53:16

4M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

Wow! 200 episodes! And yes we did do 200 episodes. Real fans know. The rest will just have to deal. Today Shell asks some of our newest readers with the oldest roots about their ancient forays into the internet of yore. Turtle, Positronic, and Spaced God take us back to a time when the community and shippers shaped the experience, rather than an al…

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The Payments Update w/ Steve Murphy, PayNearMe 25:49

4M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re chatting with Steve Murphy, Director of Marketing with PayNearMe, who you may know as the sponsor of the puppies at AFSA conferences. Did you also know they do payments? Technology and the payments industry is moving so quickly that it’s important to sit down and take an overview of the state …

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Sean Baker's 'The Florida Project' | Patreon #35 30:20

4M ago30:20

30:20

Kelsi and Trey discuss one of the more recent instant-classic films, Sean Baker's 'The Florida Project.' This tragic coming-of-age journey is subversively beautiful, as we follow a young girl and her mother as a family stuck in hidden homelessness in their Florida motel; a sweaty-pastel twist on the Disney princess archetype with an angry message t…

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Advances in Contracting w/ Dustin Wesner 32:51

5M ago32:51

32:51

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re joined by Dustin Wesner, Vice President of Product Management with Odessa. With more than 25 years of auto experience, Dustin knows a thing or two about contracting and works closely with Odessa clients to joins us to share his best practices for contracting in 2024 and how lenders can allevia…

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Ridley Scott's 'Alien: Covenant' | Patreon #34 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

Kelsi and Trey discuss Ridley Scott's final (?) installment in the Alien franchise with 'Alien: Covenant.' This movie expands on the human hubris throughline of 'Prometheus' and is led by the very-great Michael Fassbender as David and Walter. The rest of the cast and crew help deliver this multi-genre nightmare with one of the great gore set pieces…

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AI - Boon or Bust? 17:48

5M ago17:48

17:48

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re joined by David Ralstin, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer for Allied Solutions. His role provides governance, accountability, and trusted advisory services for technology risk management and information security controls at Allied. Artificial intelligence has been around as a…

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Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' | Patreon #33 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

Kelsi and Trey explore one of the great 21st century sci-fi epics in Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus.' We discuss the divisive fandom of Prometheus and 'Alien: Covenant,' the recent reclaiming of Prometheus and Covenant due to the 'Alien: Romulus' financial success, how Scott's vision of a legacy prequel actually sets a blueprint for future franchises, …

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James Cameron's 'Aliens' | Patreon #32 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

GAME OVER, MAN! Alien August continues with Kelsi and Trey's exploration of the iconic sequel to Ridley Scott's 'Alien.' We discuss the action spectacle of 'Aliens,' and Cameron's legacy as an escapist blockbuster filmmaker, as well as how he struggles to totally realize his commentaries of a marine-Vietnam satire, the motherhood ideas, and the pow…

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The History of Magnemite and Other Stories 1:29:57

5M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Pokemon on the internet? That must mean sexy sex gross fetish stuff, right? Wrong. Well, mostly right but in this case it’s wrong. We challenged doc makers to construct a document about pokemon in which nothing sexual or fetishy was happening and dammit we eventually got there. Mostly. Gany and Likely JUST Dijon might have cheated a little. Whateve…

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'Alien: Romulus' Sanitizes the Alien Franchise 2:25:29

5M ago2:25:29

2:25:29

Kelsi and Trey discuss the legacy of the 'Alien' franchise while exploring Fede Álvarez's disappointing 'Alien: Romulus.' Outside of a few notable set pieces, and the Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson performances, we're left surprised by this unoriginal, fan-service-heavy, mutation of Romulus' other Alien predecessors, such as Ridley Scott's Prometh…

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