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This episode we're book-clubbing Booksmart, a fresh teen comedy directed by Olivia Wilde! In the first half, we give spoiler-free review of the new movie, as well as discuss the importance of box office numbers for movies created by women. In the second half, we discuss the plot of the movie, the styles used to make it feel fresh and innovative, th…
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This episode we're book-clubbing the new live-action Pokemon film, Detective Pikachu! In the first half, we give you a spoiler-free review, discussion about the video game movie curse, and diehard v. casual fans. In the second half we deep-dive into our favorite parts of the movie, Pokemon we spotted, and any unanswered questions we still have. Rec…
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This episode we're book-clubbing the unique HBO show, The Comeback! Starring Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback is all presented as "raw footage" from a fictional reality TV show following actress Valerie Cherish's return to acting in a sitcom. We focus more on spoiler-free review this episode, since this show has become more of an underground cult classic …
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This episode we're sticking it to the man and book-clubbing one of our favorite movies, School of Rock! We discuss many different topics surrounding the 2003 hit, including its star Jack Black, director Richard Linklater, recurring themes of rebellion and cultivating the arts, and the MANY iconic moments. Recorded 4/29/2019.…
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In the fist half of this episode, we're book-clubbing the pilot of the original Netflix show, One Day at a Time. We discuss the "reimagining" of the 1970s version, Norman Lear, the importance of diversity in the writer's room, and theorize about possible reasons behind the recent cancellation. In the second half, we're book-clubbing the first episo…
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This episode we're book-clubbing the popular Jim Carrey comedy, Bruce Almighty and its spinoff sequel, Evan Almighty! This one is a very loose discussion due to recording late into the night, but we focus on discussion of the two lead actors, whether either movie is sacrilegious, our favorite parts, and some healthy critique. Recorded 3/23/3019.…
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In the first half of this episode, we're talking about 3 screenings we caught at the SXSW 2019 film festival (spoiler-free) and any stand-out moments from each! Check out our twitter @highkeybookclub for links to some of the media we discuss. In the second half of this episode (starting at 46:00), we're book-clubbing our post-season thoughts about …
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This episode starting on some spring cleaning by book-clubbing the original Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. We discuss the meme status of Marie Kondo, the helpful tips given on the first episode, the mess of having kids, and air out our own "dirty laundry" about our hoarding habits. Recorded 3/2/2019.…
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This episode we're book-clubbing the Netflix movie, Roma, directed and written by noted director, Alfonso Cuaron! This episode's a little different because we're recording DURING the 91st Academy Award ceremony, with live updates about awards to Roma and other movies we've book-clubbed. We discuss the realism and authenticiy, the distinct cinematog…
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This episode, we're book-clubbing all things Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, very much including the book! We fill in the many gaps of the movie, discuss the complex characters in this story, try to figure out why this installment is so polarizing, and discuss iconic moments. Recorded 2/18/2019.…
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This episode we're discussing the brand new feature film about a friendly neighborhood superhero, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse! We discuss innovative animation techniques, self-aware comedic storytelling, and even give out our first official "High-Key" award. Recorded 2/3/2019.By Zelenny and Cameron
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This episode we're book-clubbing some nostalgia and revisiting the Pokemon universe from our childhoods through discussion of Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back! We talk about our history with Pokemon, the context and successes of this first movie, look into the present and future of the franchise, and regretfully examine the plot holes …
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This episode we're book-clubbing the most recent season premiere of The Bachelor (S23), as well as the pilot of Lifetime drama, UnReal! We compare and contrast the actual reality TV show with the dramatized fiction series, talk overall dating reality TV concepts, and discuss standout moments. This episode is less recap, more big picture about The B…
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We're back from holiday high-key-atus to ring in 2019 with our 2018 Media Review! We talk about the media we've watched in the second half of 2018 that probably won't make it to a full episode. We discuss Mary Poppins Returns, Life Size 2, Blackklansman, Superstore, The Good Place S3, Shark Tank S10, and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S4, among other…
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This episode we're continuing our Harry Potter series with fan-favorite, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! We try to figure out what makes this book and movie so beloved, discuss the various new characters, compare and contrast the movie with the book, and ask ourselves why the hell are they wearing jeans?! Recorded 12/09/2018.…
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In the first part of this episode we're providing our much-anticipated spoiler free review of Ralph Breaks the Internet, as well as some commentary on the impact that Wreck-It-Ralph had on us! In the second part we dive deeper into Ralph Breaks the Internet, the idea of brand integration, the influence of social media, the difficulties of depicting…
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This episode we found ourselves lost between the spooky and holiday seasons, so we decided to sit down and chat about upcoming releases we're excited for, the obscure shows we've been watching and reflecting on 1 year of High-Key! We discuss Detective Pikachu and Pokemon Let's Go, Fortnite, Ralph Breaks the Internet, the trend of authenticity, Supe…
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Spoiler alert! This week we're continuing our Harry Potter sequence with Chamber of Secrets! We know this is generally the least popular Potter movie AND book, so throughout the episode we're trying to focus on answering the question of WHY? We talk about the many coincidences, the various new things we're introduced to from the wizarding world, an…
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We're wrapping up our High-Key Spook Season with a forgotten gem (currently on Netflix), the theatrically releases live-action movies: Scooby Doo and Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed! If you haven't watched/rewatched these movies in a while, we recommend you do so! We discuss why we disagree with the critics (haters), the death of the campy horror …
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This episode we're continuing our High-Key Spook Szn with one of the most commonly played movies on TV every October, Hocus Pocus! Starring Bette Midler, this movie has established itself as a campy spooky movie with a memorable musical number, and we're discussing all of it. From the current lull in the campy horror genre, to recasting a confirmed…
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We're very excited to be back from hi(key)atus this week to book club A Star is Born! In the spoiler-free first part of the episode we talk about Zelenny's long history of being a huge Lady Gaga fan, speculate on what it's like to direct and star in your own movie, think about how other A-list stars would've performed these roles, and comment on th…
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This episode we're book-clubbing Making It, the new NBC reality show with a Great British Baking Show feel, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman! In the first part we discuss reality TV and "kind media" in the Trump era, whether we recommend watching this show, and how it compares to other creative competition shows. In the second (spoiler) part…
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This week we're trying something new to have some fun and challenge each other with quizzes from some of our favorite shows! Cameron gets challenged on American Idol and The Office, while Zelenny gets challenged on America's Next Top Model and Friends. We compete for points and finally both get tested on one of our favorite movies, Titanic! Who wil…
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This episode we're talking about the first season of The Good Place! In the spoiler-free part of this podcast, we discuss the genius of the official Good Place podcast, the innovation the show brings to the comedy sitcom format, and how the show came to be. In the spoiler parts of this episode, we dive deep into the themes of the show, our theories…
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We're back and we can't stop talking about Crazy Rich Asians! We discuss how this movie came to be, the big pressure that currently falls on projects about minorities to represent everyone, the clash of values between the U.S. and other countries, and how this romantic comedy is refreshing in many unexpected ways. Recorded 8/24/2018.…
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This episode we're discussing the controversial mid-2000s movie directed by Mike Judge, Idiocracy! Starring Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, and Terry Crews, this movie provides exaggerated commentary about American society and the dangerous path we might very possibly be walking. We discuss the parallels to "Trump's America", the prediction…
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On this special episode of HKBC we're talking about the many movies and shows we've been watching independently and together that have not become full podcast episodes! We discuss huge blockbusters like Jurassic World 2, Mission Impossible 6 and Solo, as well as new seasons of reality TV like Queer Eye S2, Drag Race Thailand, America's Next Top Mod…
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This episode we're unpacking the variety of themes and social commentary provided in Boots Riley's writer/director debut feature film, Sorry to Bother You! We discuss the freshness of a new perspective that isn't afraid to break the rules of movie-making, the innovations and storytelling risks taken by Riley, and the exaggerated representations tha…
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This episode is a total blast from the past and reminisce (and cringe) about our middle school days, all triggered by Bo Burnham's painfully accurate feature film debut, Eighth Grade! We go off on many tangents about how Kayla's experience reflects our own, analyze the unconventional parts of this independent movie, and relive this awkward time in …
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This episode we're discussing the trailblazing new show by Ryan Murphy & co that explores the ball culture scene of 1980s New York, Pose! We discuss each character and their journey through the pilot episode, the many ways Pose is making history, and the inspiration of Paris Is Burning, a documentary currently available on Netflix that was very imp…
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This episode we analyze our rewatch of The Incredibles and its new sequel Incredibles 2! We discuss how our perspective has shifted by watching these movies with an adult lens, the many parallels and metaphors to real life, and our recommendations and opinions about whether Incredibles 2 was truly done right. We also dedicate some time to the amazi…
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This episode we talk about the epic season 10 finale, butterflies and all! Plus, a Rucap of every episode and the journeys of our favorite drag queens. We also dive into the RuPaul's innovation of reality television, the mainstreaming of drag, and why this is the best reality show. It's been quite the journey and we can't wait for season 11! Record…
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Spoiler alert! In continuation of our Movie Musical Month, we discuss the iconic 1984 movie, Footloose. We initially thought it was a standard movie musical, but after watching it realized it kind of was and kind of wasn't. In this episode we talk about how it's similar to musicals, the comparisons between the 80s and today's conservative administr…
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Spoiler alert! This episode is all about Rent, the movie that did not-so-well that's based on the Broadway musical that did extremely-well. We dive deep into Cameron's musical theater past, discuss the missteps and triumphs of transferring from Broadway to film, and recast the all of the characters for a hypothetical remake! Recorded 6/3/2018.…
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High-Key Book Club goes to New York City! We talk about what we saw and what we didn't, have our very usual east coast vs. west coast debate, and discuss our favorite adventures and food during the trip! Check out our vlog of the trip if you want a visual component at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxdUeRaY_qd5Ki8a-2CrNQ…
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Spoiler alert! In this episode we dive deep into summertime and graduation through High School Musical 2 and High School Musical 3: Senior Year! We discuss why Zac Efron is God's gift to musicals, the many questionable cheesy plot points, our favorite songs, and the HSM spinoffs that are currently in the works. Recorded 5/13/2018.…
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