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Barbarella, Chevalier, and Neruda with Katherine Steinbach and Sean Wu

Bijou BanterMar 24, 2017

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

In our final Banter episode for the semester, we're talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The long-awaited send-off to one of the entertaining and recognizable MCU projects. What did we think about this new sequel? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

SPOILERS FOR THE FILM.

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

May 09, 202301:06:53
Beau is Afraid / The Last of Us (HBO)

Beau is Afraid / The Last of Us (HBO)

In our last episode from within the walls of the KRUI studio, it only makes sense that the two media works we covered are about journies outside. One is a surrealist odyssey, while the other is a story about survival during an epidemic. What did we think? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Spoiler warning for The Last of Us!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Mykenzie Midby

May 02, 202301:02:22
Evil Dead Rise / Renfield

Evil Dead Rise / Renfield

This week, our theme is reimaginings of classic horror films. In this case, classic horror from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and a classic from the early age of independent cinema. Join us for this horror-themed episode in the middle of April on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Apr 25, 202353:54
Air / Shazam: Fury of the Gods

Air / Shazam: Fury of the Gods

Sports and superheroes are this week's theme on Bijou Banter. From the development of one of sports' most iconic brand deals to a comic book film that perhaps didn't deserve to fail. Find out what we think of these two films on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Apr 18, 202351:55
The Super Mario Bros. Movie / Tetris

The Super Mario Bros. Movie / Tetris

This week's theme is video games on Bijou Banter! We take a look at a long-awaited video game adaptation and the true story behind one of gaming's craziest licenses. What are our thoughts on these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Apr 11, 202301:04:29
John Wick: Chapter 4 / Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

John Wick: Chapter 4 / Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Sequels, sequels, sequels. More specifically, sequels that (depending on who you ask) are even better than their predecessors. That's the theme of this week's episode of Bijou Banter! Have a listen and see what we think!

Featuring: Matthew Huh

Special Guests: Blake Kellinger, Kaitlyn Masse

Apr 04, 202301:07:29
The Oscars 2023 Recap

The Oscars 2023 Recap

Finally, we take a look back at this year's Oscars! Join us as we recap the winners, snubs, details of the ceremony, and the future of this ceremony! Find out our thoughts on this special episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Blake Kellinger

Mar 28, 202353:29
The Oscars 2023 Nominations and Predictions

The Oscars 2023 Nominations and Predictions

Break out your ballots. Place your bets. It's Oscars season! Join Banter for its annual episode of predictions ahead of Sunday's ceremony! Hear all of our thoughts, rants, and hot takes now on this special episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Special Guests: Emma Pech, Dana Woolery

Mar 11, 202301:21:18
M3GAN / EO

M3GAN / EO

The adventures of two non-human characters is the theme of this week's Banter episode. One about the dangers of AI technology and the other a story about a donkey finding his way back home. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Grace McCabe

Mar 07, 202346:40
Aftersun / All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

Aftersun / All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

Not much sunshine and rainbows on this episode of Bijou Banter. We take a look at two very heartbreaking and emotional films, that also happen to be highly acclaimed. What did we think of these films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Special Guests: Kat Hirsch, Kat Trout-Baron

Feb 28, 202354:29
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania / RRR

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania / RRR

Bijou Banter jumps into the Quantum Realm and back in time 100 years. We take a look at two action-oriented films of varying quality, spectacle, and even from separate parts of the world. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Feb 21, 202301:01:13
Babylon / Avatar: The Way of Water

Babylon / Avatar: The Way of Water

Throwback to December 2022. Banter takes a look at two dramatic epics from last year. Both have their fans, but are also potentially divisive. What did Bijou Banter think of these two films? Find out for yourself!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Special Guests: Tsong Chang, Kat Trout-Baron, Grace McCabe

Feb 14, 202301:06:33
Knock at the Cabin / Women Talking

Knock at the Cabin / Women Talking

On this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films adapted from lauded novels. One from "the next Spielberg" (Newsweek, 8/5/02) and the other from an acclaimed indie filmmaker. Both adaptations, two completely different stories. What did we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Blake Kellinger

Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.

Feb 07, 202355:35
The Whale / Skinamarink

The Whale / Skinamarink

Returning to the KRUI studio, we take a look at two psychological films set in one location. Both made for relatively small budgets concerning either guilt-filled drama or childhood nightmares. What do we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Davy Behm

Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.

Jan 31, 202354:31
Banter's Top 10 Movies of 2022

Banter's Top 10 Movies of 2022

It's that time of year again! Banter reflects on the past year and lists their 10 favorite films of 2022! Hear firsthand from Bijou members about films ranging from mainstream blockbusters, overlooked independent films, and a few surprises. Find out more about our favorite films of 2022 on this special episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Special Guests: James Altschul and Davy Behm

Jan 24, 202301:35:49
The Fabelmans / The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The Fabelmans / The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

We celebrate the holiday season with a holiday special and a feel-good Oscar contender. Two different media works set in the past and the far reaches of the galaxy. What do we think about these two works? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Dec 13, 202250:01
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio / Strange World

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio / Strange World

This week on Banter, it's all about animation. We take a look at two animated films: one that's a passion project from an acclaimed auteur, and the other that will likely lose a large corporation millions. What do we think of these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Dana Woolery 

Dec 05, 202259:26
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever / The Banshees of Inisherin

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever / The Banshees of Inisherin

Panthers and banshees are the main themes for this week's episode of Bijou Banter. We take a deep look into two of the most anticipated films of this year's fall season. Both with the potential of awards consideration and praise. What did we think of these two films? Find out for yourself!

Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Nov 15, 202250:16
TÁR / Wendell & Wild

TÁR / Wendell & Wild

This week on Bijou Banter, we look at stories about the living. One about a revered conductor and another about the relationship between the living and the dead. There's no other clever ways to connect the two, so that's the best I got. Check out our thoughts on the latest episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring Matthew Huh

Special Guests: Kat Trout, Davy Behm

Nov 08, 202250:51
Barbarian / Halloween (1978)

Barbarian / Halloween (1978)

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the holiday, we take a look at a classic horror film and a potential classic in the making. Both sure to give you a fright on this day! Find out what we think on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Tadas VisGirda

WARNING: Spoilers for Barbarian!

Oct 31, 202253:49
Werewolf by Night / Army of Darkness

Werewolf by Night / Army of Darkness

Banter continues its horror month by taking a look at mythical horror this week. One being a TV special tied to classic monsters and comic books, while the other a unique departure in a series of chaotic creativity. What do we think of both of these films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Sumner Codd

Oct 25, 202253:34
Bones and All / Hellraiser (2022)

Bones and All / Hellraiser (2022)

Continuing the horror trend for October, this is a special episode for Bijou Banter. Direct from the inaugural Refocus Film Festival, we talk about a film that is set to premiere in November and a recent streaming offering. Both happen to be gory and gruesome. Find out what we think about these two films on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh

Special Guests: Gigi Bell, Jalen Carter

Oct 18, 202246:43
Hocus Pocus 2 / The Munsters (2022)

Hocus Pocus 2 / The Munsters (2022)

In this spooky episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two horrifying films based on nostalgia. One a sequel to a nostalgic cult classic and the other a reboot of a classic 1960s sitcom. What do we think of these terrifying tales? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Dana Woolery

Note: Some minor audio interruptions/issues occurred while recording and were unable to be fixed in editing.

Oct 11, 202254:47
Blonde / Don't Worry Darling

Blonde / Don't Worry Darling

Drama, controversy, discourse. What do these three terms have in common? Perhaps one of the most intense double features we've ever had on Bijou Banter. Join us as we discuss two films that have been all the rage in the media recently. One about controversial fictional takes on history, the other where the tabloids overshadow the final product. You might be shocked to hear our thoughts on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor Huyer, Matthew Huh

Special Guest: Kat Trout

Content Warning: Discussion of sexual and physical abuse/violence and trauma towards women and children.

Note: This episode of Bijou Banter contains opinions from individuals that do not reflect the Bijou Film Board as a whole. If there are any issues with our conversations, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate.

Oct 04, 202256:05
The Woman King / Host (2020)

The Woman King / Host (2020)

This week, we take a look at a recent historical blockbuster, and travel back in time to a Zoom horror film. Big screen and small screen, polar opposite genres, but the same awesome discussion. Which one of these films do we prefer? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh

Sep 27, 202253:30
Pearl / Petite Maman

Pearl / Petite Maman

At last! Bijou Banter returns to the KRUI studio at the University of Iowa! And continuing the unofficial trend of "movie pairings that couldn't be more different", we talk about a prequel to a slasher film about adult filmmakers and a family-friendly fantasy film about a child dealing with grief. All this and many more on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel-McGregor Huyer and Matthew Huh

Sep 20, 202252:08
Pinocchio (1940) / Pinocchio (2022)

Pinocchio (1940) / Pinocchio (2022)

In a first for Banter, we talk about an original film and its remake in the same episode! That film being the original Disney masterpiece, Pinocchio, and its not-so-original remake, Pinocchio. And also, this is (currently) the longest episode of Bijou Banter yet, clocking in at 78 minutes. So please enjoy this long dissection of a classic and its remake on Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh

Special Guest: James Altschul

Sep 13, 202201:18:10
Three Thousand Years of Longing / Day Shift

Three Thousand Years of Longing / Day Shift

Starting off the 2022-2023 calendar year with a bang (maybe), Banter talks about two films in theaters and on streaming. Both elicit a reaction that could only be described as...

Guess you're going to have to find out for yourself if you wanna know the answer on Bijou Banter.

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh

Sep 06, 202253:13
Banter's Summer 2022 Catch-Up

Banter's Summer 2022 Catch-Up

In our first episode for the 2022-2023 calendar year, Banter catches up on all the movies we didn't discuss. Ranging from our personal favorites of the last three months, to the ones where we weren't too keen on. This is Banter's summer catch-up episode!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh

Aug 30, 202259:19
Prey / Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation

Prey / Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation

In this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films: one being talked about among the sci-fi horror communities and another one in which we may be the only podcast devoting time to a discussion. It's a unique sci-fi double feature that can only be found on Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Aug 09, 202252:07
Nope (2022)

Nope (2022)

Look up in the sky. Or maybe don't. In this episode of Bijou Banter, we talk at length about Jordan Peele's newest directorial effort. Minor spoilers ahead in this episode. Sit back and enjoy our discussion on Nope!

Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh

Aug 03, 202249:47
Thor: Love and Thunder / Ms. Marvel

Thor: Love and Thunder / Ms. Marvel

Marvel mania returns to Bijou Banter. This time, we take a look at a recently released feature film and television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Which of these two projects do we prefer? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Daniel-McGregor Huyer and Matthew Huh

Jul 19, 202201:00:50
Stranger Things: Season 4 - Vol. 1 & 2 (2022)

Stranger Things: Season 4 - Vol. 1 & 2 (2022)

At long last, we finally get to discuss the fourth season of one of Netflix's most popular series. We talk at length about both volumes of Stranger Things' fourth season. What did Banter think about this season that many praised as the series' best? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Disclaimer: We talk SPOILERS in this episode. Spoilers begin at timecode 31:15.

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh

Jul 08, 202201:08:27
Top Gun: Maverick / Crimes of the Future

Top Gun: Maverick / Crimes of the Future

After a brief hiatus, Bijou Banter is back for the summer! Speaking of hiatus', we discuss two recent films that are long-awaited returns. That being a sequel to a 36-year-old cultural classic and a director's 23-year return to the genre that put him on the map. It's an unofficial week of returns on this episode of Bijou Banter!

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Jun 14, 202257:01
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

In our final episode of Bijou Banter for the 2021-2022 calendar year, we take a look at one of the most anticipated films of 2022: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We devote a full hour to discussing the plot, the characters, the worlds, and some of the madness that happens in this film. Find out what we think about this film on this episode of Bijou Banter!

WARNING: WE TALK SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE!

We begin talking about spoilers at timestamp 23:33, so if you haven't seen the film and don't want to be spoiled, please stop the discussion and come back when you have seen the film. Spoilers end at timestamp 57:43.

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh

May 10, 202201:02:12
Turning Red / Windfall

Turning Red / Windfall

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
May 03, 202255:16
The Northman / X

The Northman / X

Featuring: Grace McCabe, Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Apr 26, 202256:01
Apollo 10 1/12: A Space Age Childhood / The Night House

Apollo 10 1/12: A Space Age Childhood / The Night House

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Apr 19, 202253:17
Everything Everywhere All at Once / The Bubble

Everything Everywhere All at Once / The Bubble

Featuring: Dylan Masse, Jacqueline Wahl, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Apr 12, 202257:04
The Oscars 2022 Recap

The Oscars 2022 Recap

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Apr 05, 202255:04
The Oscars 2022 Nominations and Predictions

The Oscars 2022 Nominations and Predictions

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Mar 26, 202253:08
The Batman (2022)

The Batman (2022)

Featuring: Sumner Codd, Davy Behm, Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Mar 08, 202257:36
Peacemaker: Season 1 / Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Peacemaker: Season 1 / Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Featuring: Bobby Kessler, Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Mar 01, 202253:07
The Book of Boba Fett / Kimi

The Book of Boba Fett / Kimi

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Feb 22, 202253:57
Nightmare Alley / Being the Ricardos

Nightmare Alley / Being the Ricardos

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Feb 15, 202255:02
The Tragedy of Macbeth / The Power of the Dog

The Tragedy of Macbeth / The Power of the Dog

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Feb 08, 202255:01
Hawkeye / The Last Duel

Hawkeye / The Last Duel

Note: While recording this episode in the studio, KRUI went off-air near the last 15 minutes of this discussion. The recording was saved, but there are intercuts of music and ads near the end that were unable to be edited out without breaking the conversation.
Feb 01, 202255:43
Banter's Top 10 Films of 2021

Banter's Top 10 Films of 2021

Featuring: Gigi Bell, Chris Soseman, Dana Woolery, Orson Codd, Daniel-McGregor Huyer, and Matthew Huh
Jan 25, 202201:12:48
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Jan 07, 202201:06:06
Tick, Tick... Boom! / National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Tick, Tick... Boom! / National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Dec 14, 202158:10