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CiTR -- The Reel Whirled

"The official show of the UBC Film Society, “The Reel Whirled” is a show made by and for film buffs! Hosted by Grace Newman-Bennett, this show will provide you with your weekly dose of cinematic goodness. Tune into “The Reel Whirled” and catch Grace reviewing the latest movies, passionately discussing topics of interest, and shining a light on some films from the past that deserve more recognition.

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2024 in Review

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2025/01/09

From Love Lies Bleeding to Nosferatu, 2024 was a year with no shortage of discussion worthy films. Join Emma and special guest Matthew as they look back at the good, the bad and the intriguing releases that coloured the 2024 movie landscape. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Dune: Part Two, I Saw The TV Glow, Challengers and more!

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Movie Soundtracks + Scores of 2024

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2024/12/18

On this episode of The Reel Whirled, Lily highlights some of her favourite music featured in 2024 films. Tune in to hear some epic tracks from Challengers, Dune: Part Two, Kinds of Kindness, and Wicked. What a year for film and music!

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The Forest and Film

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2024/12/12

Moss, mystical spirits, and much more... Experience the forest through film in this episode of The Reel Whirled! Lily is joined by Jessica, Fernando, and Jasmine for this episode's discussion of various foresty movies: Princess Mononoke (1997), Here (2023), and Annihilation (2018).

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Films by the Decade—90's Edition (John Candy Special)

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2024/12/05

Join Lily and Emma for another installment of our films by the decade series! Tune in to hear them talk about some iconic films from the 80's, with a super special focus on John Candy comedies. We chat about the ultimate dad movie trio: Spaceballs, Uncle Buck, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles!

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Dance, Dance, Dance!

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2024/11/28

Join Lily, Emma and very special guests Millie and Ava as they discuss films centering dance! From the technicolor beauty of the Red Shoes, to the stomach churning audio design of Black Swan, no stone is left unturned as these four examine the ways in which femininity, performance, and perfection interact through the lens of dance.

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Films Set in NYC

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2024/11/21

New York, New York! Even if you have never been to the city itself, there are so many great films that make you feel as though you have. Tune in to hear Emma, Lily, and special guest Zach chat about films that take place in NYC. Taxi Driver, Muppets Take Manhattan, The Gods of Times Square, Frances Ha... the list is endless!!!

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Gambling Movies

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2024/11/14

Tune in to this episode of The Reel Whirled on which Lily and super special guest Gurjot discuss films about gambling! We mostly chat about Bay of Angels (1963) and California Split (1974), plus a bit about Hard Eight (1996). We explore some beautiful stylistic choices, classic gambling duo dynamics, the portrayal of various gambling lifestyles, and much more. We also learn some cool gambling lingo and French terminology!

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Vampire Movies

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2024/10/30

Happy Halloween! Join Emma and special guest Matthew as they discuss all things vampires. From their favourite gags in What We Do in The Shadows to the iconic baseball scene in Twilight, there's something here for everyone!

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Murder Mysteries!!!

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2024/10/23

On this episode of The Reel Whirled, our super special guest Andrés joins Lily in a conversation about murder mystery films. We chat about a double feature that was recently screened at the Norm Theatre: Clue (1985) and Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). Tune in to hear us grapple with age-old murder mystery questions... who did it? where?? and with what???

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

CiTR -- The Reel Whirled ·

2024/10/16

Dammit Janet! Join Lily, Emma and special guest Isabel as they explore the weird and wonderful world of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From its less than stellar initial performance to its elevation to cult movie status, these three will take a jump to the left, then a step to the right through the history of this beloved film, as well as share their thoughts on it. You won’t want to miss this one!

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VIFF Reviews & Recap

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2024/10/09

Another stellar year at VIFF! While this festival's lineup was full of great films, on this episode we narrow in on 3. Emma talks about Aaron Schimberg's thrilling drama, "A Different Man". Lily discusses Neo Sora's "Happyend" and its incredible score. Lastly, special guest Millie hops on to talk about a festival favourite, Sean Baker's "Anora".

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Nancy Meyers Films

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2024/10/02

This week, join Lily, Emma and special guest Sophie as they discuss The Holiday, The Parent Trap and Father of the Bride. Tune in to hear Nancy Meyers- focused conversation about houses as characters, the spectrum of womanhood, and Diane Keaton's boundless energy. You won't want to miss this episode!

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Queer Films

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2024/09/25

Tune in to hear Emma and Lily PLUS extremely special guests Fernando and Jasmine chat about some amazing Queer Films. On this episode, the group discusses a great variety of movies: Pink Flamingos, Tropical Malady, Jennifer's Body, and Paris is Burning. Old and new, mainstream and small budget, documentary and fantasy - this episode has it all!!!!!

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So Bad It's Good

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2024/09/18

Join Lily, Emma and special guest Zach as they dive into the complex world of movies so bad they're good. With discussion around films such as The Happening, Who Killed Captain Alex?, Fateful Findings and Morbius, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

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Sports Sports Sports!

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2024/09/11

Do you love movies? Do you love sports? Look no further. Emma, Lily, and guest expert Mia talk about some iconic sports films on this episode of The Reel Whirled! And this was not JUST an excuse to talk Challengers - we also chat about Whip It, Bend It Like Beckham, and A League of Their Own.

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Indie Summer Releases

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2024/09/04

After a four-month hiatus, The Reel Whirled is back and better than ever! Join Emma and Lily as they discuss three summer releases that may have gone under your radar—I Saw the TV Glow, i used to be funny, and National Anthem!

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Ultimate Summer Watchlist

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2024/04/25

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER! Look no further, The Reel Whirled has curated a variety of films that encapsulate all sorts of summer vibes. Featuring very special guests Fernando, Millie, Zach, and Jasmine, tune in to this week's episode to hear about Dazed and Confused (1993), Summertime (1955), Aftersun (2022), Take This Waltz (2011) and much more!!!!

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Films by the Decade—90's Edition

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2024/04/11

Join Lily, Emma and special guests Ava and Ella for the first installment of a new series—films by the decade! Tune in to hear them talk about their favourite films from the 90's, discussing everything from Scream to Thelma and Louise. You won't want to miss this one!

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Dune Part One and Two

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2024/03/28

On this episode of The Reel Whirled, Lily, Emma and special guest Hanna discuss all things Dune! Tune in to hear their thoughts on set design, lighting, and even the 1984 film of the same name.

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The Oscars

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2024/03/14

Join Lily, Emma, and special guest Wes as they discuss all things Oscars! Tune in to hear them share their thoughts on the winners, losers, and everything else that happened at the 96th Academy Awards.

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