One-Shot: The Princess Bride Movie
In this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we’ll most likely kill you in the morning with the 1987 movie adaptation of The Princess Bride!
One-Shot: The Princess Bride
In this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we dive into the inconceivable brilliance of William Goldman’s 1973 novel, The Princess Bride!
One-Shot: My Neighbor Totoro
In this session, we explore childhood, the magic of the natural world, and authenticity in Studio Ghibli’s 1988 movie My Neighbor Totoro!
One-Shot: A Christmas Carol
In this session, we explore Victorian ideas about Christmas and the supernatural in Charles Dickens’ immortal A Christmas Carol!
One-Shot: The Mummy (1999)
In this session, we dust off our revolvers and archaeology tools, and race through pulp adventure in The Mummy!
One-Shot: Galaxy Quest
In this session, by Grabthar’s hammer, we discuss the 1999 sci-fi parody — or do we mean pastiche? — Galaxy Quest!
One-Shot: Ready Player One
In this session, we discuss Ernest Cline’s 2011 geek-culture handbook, Ready Player One!
One-Shot: The NeverEnding Story (1984)
In this session, we discuss the power of stories, the differences between fantasy and magical realism, Artax and Falcor, and hope and hopelessness.
One-Shot: High Noon (1952)
In this session, we discuss westerns which aren’t really westerns, the march of civilization, exceptional editing and the weight of small town life.
