Overinvested

Claire and Gavia delve into Oppenheimer, discussing the film's relationship with "great man" biopics, its divisive political narrative, its epic ensemble cast, and Christopher Nolan's underappreciated levels of corniness.

Morgan and Gavia discuss some of their favorite new books from the past calendar year, from Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, to hidden gems like All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie (a historical fantasy novella) and The Disenchantment by Celia Bell(a tale of royal court intrigue in 17th century Paris...

Gavia and Steffan review the latest (and possibly greatest) Mission Impossible movie, covering the franchise's unique place in Hollywood cinema, Tom Cruise's complicated star power, Hayley Atwell's incredible charisma, and how the film draws inspiration from vintage slapstick comedy.

Gavia is joined by guest-host Claire Biddles to discuss Michael Haneke’s 2001 erotic psychodrama The Piano Teacher, starring Isabelle as a Viennese piano teacher who embarks on a toxic sadomasochistic affair with one of her students. We delved into Huppert’s performance and career, the film’s costum...

Gavia is joined by guest-host Steffan Alun to discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, an innovative animated feature that puts most live-action superhero films to shame.Among other topics, we covered the film's visual artistry, its self-aware take on the concept of canon, its flawed political s...

Gavia is joined by guest-host Claire Biddles to discuss Luca Guadagnino’s beautiful romantic horror movie Bones and All (2022), about a pair of young cannibal drifters played by Taylor Russell and Timothee Chalamet.Among other topics, we covered the film's brilliant casting choices, its well-observe...

This week, Gavia is joined by guest-host Steffan Alun to discuss Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, an icon of blockbuster cinema.Among other topics, we covered the film's immaculate casting choices, its masterful special effects, Spielberg's skill for combining horror with heartwarming family drama,...

This week, Gavia is joined by guest-host Claire Biddles to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed erotic psychodrama Eyes Wide Shut (1999), starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as Bill and Alice Hartford, a married couple in 1990s New York. After Alice reveals that she fantasized about having an affai...

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This week, we discuss the influential 1966 Senegalese film "Black Girl," written and directed by Ousmane Sembene. The film follows a Senegalese young woman who works as a nanny for a white French family whose life turns into a nightmare when she accompanies them back to France and is forced to work ...