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Watched Once, Never Again

Watched Once, Never Again

Every other week, hosts Dax Ebaben and Mary Beth McAndrews do a deep dive into some of the most disturbing movies across genres, from horror to documentary. Make sure to subscribe!

tv & film film history

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EPISODE 54: MIDSOMMAR PART 2

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2023/02/10

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Midsommar and conclude our series on Ari Aster.TW: suicide, toxic relationships, a mention of the possible sexual assault/date rape of Christian, murder, cults, and mental illness. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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0:49:50

EPISODE 53: MIDSOMMAR PART 1

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2023/02/03

We start winding down our Ari Aster series with the first part of our discussion on Aster's 2019 folk horror hit, Midsommar. TW: suicide, murder, mental illness and specifically misrepresentations of bipolar disorder, racism, and cults. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow Mary Beth: @mbmcandrews Email us: WONApodcast@gmail.com

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1:24:26

Episode 52: Hereditary Part 2

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2023/01/20

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1:05:37

Episode 51: Hereditary Part 1

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2022/12/23

This week, we cover 'Hereditary'. This is a two-parter because we have a lot to say! MB and Dax talk trans identity in the film, motherhood, the actual figure of Paimon, and much more.

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1:20:29

Episode 50: The Short Films of Ari Aster

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2022/12/16

We're back and we're talking about America's favorite weirdo, Ari Aster! We delve into all of his short films, which are all available on YouTube.

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1:05:41

EPISODE 49: PALINDROMES

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2022/09/23

We wrap up our deep dive into Todd Solondz's misanthropic world with a discussion of his 2004 black comedy Palindromes. Trigger/content warnings: Pedophilia, abortion, anti-choice protestors, murder, mention of sexual assault. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben Please remember to rate/review/subscribe!

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1:31:38

EPISODE 48: STORYTELLING

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2022/09/16

We continue our series on Todd Solondz's work with his controversial 2001 dramedy, STORYTELLING. Full disclosure: We also talk about coffee for a solid 10 minutes, so skip ahead to about 11:05 if you don't want to hear it! Content/trigger warnings: racism, sexual assault, ableism, homophobic language, mentions of pedophilia (no depictions), murder. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews You can help the show by remembering to

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1:51:55

EPISODE 47: HAPPINESS

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2022/09/09

Happiness, where are you? Dax and MB continue their Todd Solondz series with an examination of his highly controversial film Happiness. Listener discretion advised. TW/CW: pedophilia, abuse, mentions of suicide, murder, mass shootings, drugging, rape, sexual harassment, bodily fluids. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben

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0:59:36

Episode 46: WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE

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2022/09/02

We kick off our director series featuring Todd Solondz by discussing his 1995 cult classic, Welcome to the Dollhouse. Trigger warnings: mentions (but no depictions) of rape & pedophilia, homophobia, transphobia, verbal abuse, and kidnapping. Follow the pod on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben

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0:56:38

EPISODE 45: GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES

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2022/07/28

The WONA team finishes up their "disturbing animation" series with a discussion about Isao Takahata's World War II story, Grave of the Fireflies. Trigger warnings: child death, child mistreatment/endangerment, starvation, war, firebombing/burn victims. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @Mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @Daxebaben

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0:37:03

EPISODE 44: CAT SOUP

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2022/07/22

This week, MB takes Dax on another psychedelic, animated trip with the experimental short film Cat Soup, directed by Tatsuo Satō and written by the late Nejokiru. Trigger warnings: suicide, brief mention of possible allusion to sexual assault, murder, harm to (animated) animals. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben

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0:57:08

EPISODE 43: WATERSHIP DOWN

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2022/07/14

MB and Dax continue their deep dive on disturbing animated films with their discussion on Watership Down, a seemingly harmless children's animated film. Trigger warnings: Very brief mentions of animal death, violence between animals, and animal fighting. Follow the pod on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben Email us at wonapodcast@gmail.com

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0:48:20

EPISODE 42: FANTASTIC PLANET

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2022/07/08

Dax and MB continue their series on "disturbing" animated films with FANTASTIC PLANET, an admittedly tame entry. Trigger warnings: very brief mentions of all of the following -- racial oppression/racism, war/military invasion, and speciesism/animal mistreatment (nothing at all graphic). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben

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0:55:10

EPISODE 41: BELLADONNA OF SADNESS

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2022/06/30

MB and Dax talk about Eiichi Yamamoto's 1973 psychedelic BELLADONNA OF SADNESS, one of the most challenging films they've covered so far. Trigger warnings: rape, abortion, sex, and drugs. Follow the pod on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Email: wonapodcast@gmail.com Abortion resources: NNAF (National Network of Abortion Funds: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds?refcode=1milmatch Indigenous Women Rising: https://www.iwrising.org/ The

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1:24:30

EPISODE 40: PERFECT BLUE

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2022/06/24

Dax and MB make their triumphant return to bring you a discussion on Satoshi Kon's PERFECT BLUE. This is the first episode in their latest series, a deep dive on disturbing animated films. Trigger warnings: brief mentions of sexual assault, violence, pornography, and stalking. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben Happy Pride!

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0:05:14

Hear ye, hear ye! Updates!

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2022/03/31

We have some updates about where we have been the last couple of weeks, where we will be in the next few weeks, and what the heck ever happened to the final episode in our Lars Von Trier series? Check out THE ALTER TAPES from The Anatomy of A Scream podcast network for some Daxalicious (it's a word) content and hear from a few other incredible creatives in the horror film world. TTYL we're outtie 5000 @daxebaben @mbmcandrews @WONApodcast

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1:40:25

EPISODE 39: MELANCHOLIA

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2022/03/10

Dax and Mary Beth continue in their study of Lars Von Trier's "most disturbing" work with a discussion about Melancholia and its harrowing depiction of depression. Trigger warnings: depression, brief mention of suspected assault, mention of bipolar disorder. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast @mbmcandrews @daxebaben If you are experiencing depression and need help, please reach out to a professional. Some resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 thetrevorproject.org --

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1:25:02

Episode 38: Antichrist

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2022/02/24

Dax and MB chat all about Lars von Trier's 'Antichrist.' And MB gets heated. Follow the pod @WONApodcast Follow Dax @DaxEbaben Follow MB @mbmcandrews

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1:35:05

EPISODE 37: DANCER IN THE DARK

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2022/02/17

Dax and Mary Beth continue their deep dive into Lars Von Trier's disturbing films with a discussion about Dancer in the Dark, starring Bjork. Get ready for a bad time! TW: mentions of sexual harassment and sexual assault, ableism, murder, robbery, capital punishment by hanging. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax and Mary Beth on Twitter: @daxebaben @mbmcandrews

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1:06:14

Episode 36: Breaking The Waves

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2022/02/10

We're baaaack! This week we're starting our next director series, Lars Von Trier, starting with his film Breaking the Waves! Next week we'll be watching Dancer in the Dark. Pray for MB. Follow the podcast @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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