Ok, But Listen

S1E12 -Frybread Face and Me

Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Our episode this week is all about Billy Luther's Frybread Face and Me. We had never seen this one before, and boy are we happy to have picked it! Join us as we talk Native Voices, history, family dynamics, and the importance of watching movies that are outside of your comfort zone.

Trigger warnings for discussion of: native american genocide, forced assimilation, animal death, violent injuries

Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E13 -Gentlemen Broncos

Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Oh my holy crap, it's a new episode. I love those. This week we're talking about Gentlemen Broncos (2009). This is one of our favorites here at the Ok But Listen headquarters, and we have a lot to say about it! Join us as we talk about old school scifi, mormon-friendly comedy movies, gender representation, and get some new Kaitlyn Lore(TM). Drop your favorite Chevalier quote in the comments! Trigger warning for discussions of: growing up in financial insecurity, death, mild transphobia.

Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E14 -Galaxy Quest

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Never give up, never surrender! Let's talk about Galaxy Quest (1999)! We really popped off on this one. Apparently we had a lot to say! This week our discussion topics include Star Trek and early science fiction tv, the lasting legacy of Galaxy Quest, and the evolution/importance of fandom spaces and fan culture. Did you love this movie just as much as we did? Let us know in the comments!

Trigger warning for discussion of: fear of space, fandom spaces, sexism, violence

Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E15 -Hamlet 2

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

This week's episode is about Hamlet 2. "Doesn't everybody die at the end of Hamlet?" Not to worry, there's a device! Join us as we talk about offensive vs irreverent humor, queer filmmakers, media literacy, and Kaitlyn brings their shovel to talk about stuff that's "not that deep."

Trigger warnings for discussions of: racism, sexual assault, homophobia, burnout/failure

Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E16 -Honey Boy Part 1

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

How are we feelin, fam? Juliana and Kaitlyn came away from Honey Boy with some BIG emotions. So many, in fact, that we had to split this episode into two parts. This week's is part 1 of our discussion. Join us for a heavy discussion of ~themes~, thoughtful use of film techniques, childhood trauma, and blending reality with fiction.

Trigger warnings for: child abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD, alcoholism, drug use, mental health issues, abandonment, parent in recovery

Intro Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E17 -Honey Boy Part 2

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome back! How are we feeling? This week's episode is part 2 of our Honey Boy discussion, and we're jumping right back in where we left off last time. Join us as we talk about the behind the scenes of the movie, including even more of Juliana's research into Shia Labeouf. We talk about a lot of heavy stuff this week, so make sure to take care of yourself.

Trigger warnings for discussion of: addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, pedophilia, sexual assault, childhood trauma, child abuse, PTSD, mental health issues, racism

Intro Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E18 - Ice Pirates

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

This week we're talking about The Ice Pirates! Join us as we talk about silly movies, reminisce about clumsy sci-fi, and Kaitlyn gets so so ridiculously mad about Juliana not knowing actors. Just to prove a point, drop a comment telling us what your favorite Ron Perlman role is. For science.

Trigger warnings for discussion of: rape, sex work

Intro Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

S1E19 -Idiocracy

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Ok, now we're finally talking about Idiocracy. We ended up talking about ~society~ a little bit more than the movie itself 😅 Join us for a conversation about the so-called dumbing down of society, pseudo- vs anti-intellectualism, classism, and crocs. Seriously. Kaitlyn talks a lot more about crocs than such dumb shoes probably deserve to be talked about.

Trigger warnings for discussion of classism, eugenics, and use of the f-slur

S1E20 -Joe vs. the Volcano

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In our latest episode, we're talking about Joe vs. The Volcano! This one is for all you office workers out there. Kaitlyn really popped off when it came to research on this one, so get ready to learn!

Trigger warnings for discussion of suicide/suicidal ideation, classism, terminal illness

S1E21 -Jojo Rabbit

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

For this episode, we watched Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit! Juliana gives us a little bit of world history to go with our usual crazed movie rambling, so look forward to that!

Trigger warnings for discussions of: antisemitism, world war 2, concentration camps, genocide, nazis, parental death