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Film Club for the End of the World

by Stephen Nothum

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    Stephen and guest Dave Jorgenson, renowned social media newsman, sit down to discuss Spike Jonze's Her (2013), whether the film has aged poorly, and how (and why) our collective sentiment toward the concept of artificial intelligence has…

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    Stephen and video game designer Tyler McCombs discuss why Resident Evil (2026) may be one of the best video game films yet, and Tyler provides commentary on how the film speaks the language of video game design so well. They'll also react…

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    Stephen & guest Nick Arnold (NickinRevue) ask if this movie is a masterpiece or sentimental ableist hogwash...or both? They'll also discuss the actual history of the film's protagonist and how audiences reacted to it over 40 years ago at…

  • Eighth Grade (2018) & the Internet with Kaden Watson & Shannon Sweeney

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    Stephen and guests Kaden Watson and Shannon Sweeney discuss Eighth Grade (2018), Bo Burnham's thoughts on the internet, the next big movie niche: Mormon protagonists, and so much more. Join the film club here: https://w…

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  • Coyote v Acme (2026) & Solidarity with BrandonToksMovies

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    Stephen and guest Brandon Treadway (BrandonToksMovies) discuss how Coyote v Acme (2026) captures this moment in history, what the next Looney Tunes movie should be, and the surprisingly heady themes this film tackles. CONTENT ADVISORY…

  • Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) & Intimacy with Ciarra Jones

    August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

    Stephen and Ciarra (known as The Gardening Theologian on socials) discuss their own awakenings through film, how this film reclaims queer love, what Little Death represents, and the sticky territory around consent that the film attempts to…

  • Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) & Human Support with Dr. Jen Doty

    August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    Stephen and guest Professor Jen Doty dig into Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), the types of support young people need to thrive, how digital media has reshaped the adolescent experience, and how Charlie may have actually saved himself…

  • Sentimental Value (2025) & Honesty with Clau Quijas

    August 11, 2026 · 60 min

    Stephen and guest Clau Quijas (writer/director/actor) explore the simplicity and honesty of Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value (2025) while also discussing the state of international cinema, American tropes in foreign films, and Stephen's…

  • I Saw the TV Glow (2024) & Trans Horror with James Willey

    August 4, 2026 · 59 min

    Stephen & guest James Willey (moviegoodormoviebad) explore how I Saw the TV Glow (2024) masterfully creates a story that is hauntingly powerful for members of the trans community while also being poignant and accessible to individuals…

  • There Will Be Blood (2007) & Footbagging with Obscure History

    July 28, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    Stephen & guest Josh Zurbrick (Obscure History) discuss There Will Be Blood (2007), megachurches, oligarchs, and footbagging in this week's episode. And don't worry, footbagging is not the slur it sounds like. Join the film club here for…

  • The Odyssey (2026) & De-powered Women with Dr. Celsiana Warwick

    July 22, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    Dr. Celsiana Warwick, professor of Greek Classics, joins Stephen to discuss Nolan's The Odyssey (2026), how it holds up as an adaptation, and what Nolan's script did to the women in Homer's epic poem. For more conversation on this…

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About the show

Each week writer Stephen Nothum and a special guest overthink all your favorite movies both new and old. This isn't just another film review podcast, it's a show where each scene, each piece of dialogue, each shot can reveal new and valuable perspectives on the human condition. Film Club for the End of the World isn't just about watching movies--it's about dialogue born from movies that helps each of us become kinder, more tolerant, more inclusive, and more civically active humans that shape a better world...even if it feels like that world is ending. Want to become a film club member? Follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld/membership