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Watched Once, Never Again
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Every other week, hosts Dax Ebaben and Mary Beth McAndrews do a deep dive into some of the most disturbing movies across genres, from horror to documentary.
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EPISODE 54: MIDSOMMAR PART 2
Feb 10, 202300:53:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Midsommar and conclude our series on Ari Aster. TW: suicide, toxic relationships, a mention of the possible sexual assault/date rape of Christian, murder, cults, and mental illness. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews
Transcribe →EPISODE 53: MIDSOMMAR PART 1
Feb 3, 202300:49:50Tap to summarizeWe start winding down our Ari Aster series with the first part of our discussion on Aster's 2019 folk horror hit, Midsommar. TW: suicide, murder, mental illness and specifically misrepresentations of bipolar disorder, racism, and cults. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow Mary Beth: @mbmcandrews Email us: WONApodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 52: Hereditary Part 2
Jan 20, 202301:24:26Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Episode 51: Hereditary Part 1
Dec 23, 202201:05:37Tap to summarizeThis week, we cover 'Hereditary'. This is a two-parter because we have a lot to say! MB and Dax talk trans identity in the film, motherhood, the actual figure of Paimon, and much more.
Transcribe →Episode 50: The Short Films of Ari Aster
Dec 16, 202201:20:29Tap to summarizeWe're back and we're talking about America's favorite weirdo, Ari Aster! We delve into all of his short films, which are all available on YouTube.
Transcribe →EPISODE 49: PALINDROMES
Sep 23, 202201:05:41Tap to summarizeWe wrap up our deep dive into Todd Solondz's misanthropic world with a discussion of his 2004 black comedy Palindromes. Trigger/content warnings: Pedophilia, abortion, anti-choice protestors, murder, mention of sexual assault. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben Please remember to rate/review/subscribe!
Transcribe →EPISODE 48: STORYTELLING
Sep 16, 202201:31:38Tap to summarizeWe continue our series on Todd Solondz's work with his controversial 2001 dramedy, STORYTELLING. Full disclosure: We also talk about coffee for a solid 10 minutes, so skip ahead to about 11:05 if you don't want to hear it! Content/trigger warnings: racism, sexual assault, ableism, homophobic language, mentions of pedophilia (no depictions), murder. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews You can help the show by remembering to rate/review/subscribe!
Transcribe →EPISODE 47: HAPPINESS
Sep 9, 202201:51:55Tap to summarizeHappiness, where are you? Dax and MB continue their Todd Solondz series with an examination of his highly controversial film Happiness. Listener discretion advised. TW/CW: pedophilia, abuse, mentions of suicide, murder, mass shootings, drugging, rape, sexual harassment, bodily fluids. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben
Transcribe →Episode 46: WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE
Sep 2, 202200:59:36Tap to summarizeWe kick off our director series featuring Todd Solondz by discussing his 1995 cult classic, Welcome to the Dollhouse. Trigger warnings: mentions (but no depictions) of rape & pedophilia, homophobia, transphobia, verbal abuse, and kidnapping. Follow the pod on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben
Transcribe →EPISODE 45: GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES
Jul 28, 202200:56:38Tap to summarizeThe WONA team finishes up their "disturbing animation" series with a discussion about Isao Takahata's World War II story, Grave of the Fireflies. Trigger warnings: child death, child mistreatment/endangerment, starvation, war, firebombing/burn victims. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @Mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @Daxebaben
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