Besties Final Cut

The Craft (1996)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0000

For our Halloween special, Shayienne and I explore the dark allure of the cult classic The Craft. Tune in as we discuss teen witchcraft, the mythos of Manon, and the delicate balance of power.

Sinners (2025)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:30:00 -0000

We explore how Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed 2025 film, Sinners, impacted audiences by weaving together Black history, music, and the supernatural to tell a story about family, folklore, forbidden love across racial lines, and the clashing dynamics of Christianity and Catholicism.

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Recomposée (2025)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:30:00 -0000

In her documentary Recomposée (A Thousand Colors), Canadian filmmaker Nadia Louis-Desmarchais reflects on growing up biracial with white adoptive parents in Montreal society while confronting her past to fully embrace her identity today.

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The Old Guard (2020)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we talk about queer superheroes, found family and what it means to be alive.

Ricardo Trogi's Trilogy (1981, 1987, and 1991)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:58:41 -0000

With our very first podcast guest, we talk about Canadian filmmaker Ricardo Trogi's semi-autobiographical film series, 1981, 1987, and 1991.

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My Letterboxd Top 4

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:49 -0000

In today's episode, we discuss my Letterboxd Top 4 films that define my film taste. Take a listen to our very first official episode and let us know what are your top 4 films of all time!

Welcome to Bestie's Final Cut

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0000

This introductory episode sets the stage for Bestie’s Final Cut, offering a sneak peek into how we will dismantle traditional narratives and analyze everything from local indie realism to global blockbusters. Listeners can expect an overview of our upcoming segments, a look at what it means to view film through an intersectional, queer Filipina lens, and a taste of the candid movie chats to come.