Season 1

1. Summer of the Shark

For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.

2021-12-06 • 17 min

2. Ethics of Revenge

Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.

2021-12-06 • 18 min

3. But I Don't Like Him

Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.

2021-12-06 • 24 min

4. The Duality of Appeal

For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.

2021-12-06 • 22 min

5. Film vs Television

How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.

2021-12-06 • 20 min

6. Profane and Profound

For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.

2021-12-06 • 23 min