FrennDiagram

Episode 79: The Frennies (+ the Oscars + Dune 2)

2023 was a treasure trove of incredible performances, and we are looking forward to celebrating them at the Academy Awards this Sunday. Prepare for the big event with the Inaugural Frennies, a special awards ceremony with categories and nominees curated by the one and only Remy Frenn. Which animal performance stole the show this year? Which dwelling calls to you? Who was the biggest hater in cinema? 

Episode 78: Frenn Faves x Dune Part 1

Who’s got two thumbs each and a love for shai-halud? These gals! The release of Dune Part 2 is upon us, and we prepared by revisiting part 1. Get ready for lots of talk about worms, the meaning of desert power, and the one and only Denis Villeneuve.
 
Also be sure to check out Thomas Flight’s many amazing videos covering Dune. Here’s the link to “Why does Dune sound like that?” 

Episode 77: Lake Mungo x Incendies

This week's episode shifts from last week's cozy vibes to mysterious spooky vibes. Kat brings us the chilling 2008 horror film, Lake Mungo. Remy covers Denis Villeneuve's 2010 film, 'Incendies', a mystery steeped in family history and generational trauma.

Episode 76: Perfect Days x Ghosts

Get cozy and dive into this week's feel-good recommendations! On this week's episode of FrennDiagram, Remy suggests "Perfect Days" (2023), a contemplative film that will inspire you to break away from endless doom scrolling and embrace the present moment. Meanwhile, Kat introduces us to the UK comedy series "Ghosts," guaranteed to bring laughter and a refreshing feel. Thanks for joining us!

Episode 75: Fringe x Nope (Episode 9 Remastered)

Another remastered episode coming to you today! Episode 9 was such a fun one for us to record and we hope you love revisiting this episode as much as we did! February has been crazy busy, but we promise we will be back with new episodes soon!

Episode 74: Top 5 x Supporting Characters (Ep 4 Remastered)

Hello Everyone! With Kat recovering from the dreaded Covid.., we figured that we would remaster an oldie but a goodie. This was the first top 5 we did and we hope you enjoy our discussion of our favorite supporting characters!
We will be back next week with some new recs for you!

Episode 73: Frenn Faves x Poor Things

On this week’s episode, Remy and Kat dig into the visual feast that was Yorgos Lanthimos’s ‘Poor Things’. With 11 Academy Award nominations, this film is definitely one to catch before it leaves theaters. 
 
Also, make sure to check out David Ehrlich’s annual recap of the top 25 films of the year (https://vimeo.com/900680873). 

Episode 72: Happy People x Tender is the Flesh

On this week’s FrennDiagram episode, Remy wishes she could run into the wilderness after watching the 2010 documentary 'Happy People: a Year in the Taiga,' narrated by the beloved Werner Herzog. Surprisingly, there are plenty of overlaps with Kat’s choice, 'Tender is the Flesh' by Augustina Bazterrica—a dystopian novella that contemplates human brutality and meat production in a cannibalistic society. Thanks for joining us! We look forward to spending 2024 with you!

Episode 71: Top 5 x 2023 Releases

Wow, what a year of releases. Join Remy and Kat as they break down their favorites for the year!
Remy’s list:
#5 : Eileen and May December (Eileen previously discussed on Episode 68)
#4 : The Royal Hotel
#3: Asteroid City (Previously discussed on Episodes 51 & 52)
#2: The Taste of Things (Previously discussed on Episode 70)
#1: Oppenheimer (Previously discussed on Episodes 56 & 58)
*Also check out Remy’s Top 12 films on Letterboxd!
Kat’s List
#5: Falcon Lake (Previously discussed on Episode 50)
#4: Rattled and Shook Podcast 
#3: Happy Place by Emily Henry (Previously discussed on Episode 48)
#2: Talk to me (Previously discussed on Episode 58)
#1: Asteroid city

Episode 70: The Lodge x The Taste of Things

On this week's episode, Remy and Kat tackle two very different films, The Lodge (2020) and The Taste of Things (2023).