FrennDiagram

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). 

Episode 69: Top 5 x Anticipated 2024 Releases

Remy and Kat are back and ready to put some new items on your radar for the upcoming year. But first, Remy's still buzzing from watching "Poor Things," and yep, Mark Ruffalo's got some moves. We're low-key obsessed.
This episode also cover's the items they were excited for at the beginning of 2023 – spooky stuff like "The Fall of the House of Usher," Ari Aster’s ambitious "Beau is Afraid," and the stunning video game adaptation "The Last of Us."
Then Remy and Kat cover their most anticipated 2024 releases, including "Civil War," "Twisters," "Fallout," and "Mickey 17." So, grab your popcorn-movies-popcorn and come chill with us.

Episode 68: Eileen x The Good Place

'Tis the season for new film and television, and Remy and Kat are on a mission to capture the magic of December releases! In this episode, join them as they dive into the enchanting world of Eileen (2023) and revisit the delightful universe of The Good Place. Then, Remy takes the reins to provide a rundown of must-watch December releases, featuring gems like Poor Things, American Fiction, and the adrenaline-pumping Ferrari. Get ready to unwrap the cinematic gifts December has in store.

Episode 67: Scrips and Scraps x 2

With the pre-holiday crunch, Remy and Kat are sharing some of their scrips and scraps this week!
Kat’s Picks:
Starstruck (TV; HBO MAX)
Hell House by Richard Matheson (Novel)
Personal Shopper (2017 film; AMC +)
Remy’s Picks: 
Blank Check Podcast https://www.blankcheckpod.com/podcast
Werner Herzog Interviews 
https://youtu.be/EQLInlnfWUc?si=t9X0IYNhzBxeeNAd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbAk8IZrWmc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n24jxqknB2s
Short film from.beyond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-la8hjluvs