In our final Banter episode for the semester, we're talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The long-awaited send-off to one of the entertaining and recognizable MCU projects. What did we think about this new sequel? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! SPOILERS FOR THE FILM. Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh…

In our last episode from within the walls of the KRUI studio, it only makes sense that the two media works we covered are about journies outside. One is a surrealist odyssey, while the other is a story about survival during an epidemic. What did we think? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Spoiler warning for The Last of Us! Featuring: Danie…

This week, our theme is reimaginings of classic horror films. In this case, classic horror from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and a classic from the early age of independent cinema. Join us for this horror-themed episode in the middle of April on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh…

Sports and superheroes are this week's theme on Bijou Banter. From the development of one of sports' most iconic brand deals to a comic book film that perhaps didn't deserve to fail. Find out what we think of these two films on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh…

This week's theme is video games on Bijou Banter! We take a look at a long-awaited video game adaptation and the true story behind one of gaming's craziest licenses. What are our thoughts on these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh

Sequels, sequels, sequels. More specifically, sequels that (depending on who you ask) are even better than their predecessors. That's the theme of this week's episode of Bijou Banter! Have a listen and see what we think! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guests: Blake Kellinger, Kaitlyn Masse

Finally, we take a look back at this year's Oscars! Join us as we recap the winners, snubs, details of the ceremony, and the future of this ceremony! Find out our thoughts on this special episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guest: Blake Kellinger

Break out your ballots. Place your bets. It's Oscars season! Join Banter for its annual episode of predictions ahead of Sunday's ceremony! Hear all of our thoughts, rants, and hot takes now on this special episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: Emma Pech, Dana Woolery…

The adventures of two non-human characters is the theme of this week's Banter episode. One about the dangers of AI technology and the other a story about a donkey finding his way back home. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Matthew Huh Special Guest: Grace McCabe…

Not much sunshine and rainbows on this episode of Bijou Banter. We take a look at two very heartbreaking and emotional films, that also happen to be highly acclaimed. What did we think of these films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: Kat Hirsch, Kat Trout-Baron…

Bijou Banter jumps into the Quantum Realm and back in time 100 years. We take a look at two action-oriented films of varying quality, spectacle, and even from separate parts of the world. What did we think about these two films? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh…

Throwback to December 2022. Banter takes a look at two dramatic epics from last year. Both have their fans, but are also potentially divisive. What did Bijou Banter think of these two films? Find out for yourself! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guests: Tsong Chang, Kat Trout-Baron, Grace McCabe…

On this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films adapted from lauded novels. One from "the next Spielberg" (Newsweek, 8/5/02) and the other from an acclaimed indie filmmaker. Both adaptations, two completely different stories. What did we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Matthew Huh Speci…

Returning to the KRUI studio, we take a look at two psychological films set in one location. Both made for relatively small budgets concerning either guilt-filled drama or childhood nightmares. What do we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh Special Guest: Davy Behm …

It's that time of year again! Banter reflects on the past year and lists their 10 favorite films of 2022! Hear firsthand from Bijou members about films ranging from mainstream blockbusters, overlooked independent films, and a few surprises. Find out more about our favorite films of 2022 on this special episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel McG…

We celebrate the holiday season with a holiday special and a feel-good Oscar contender. Two different media works set in the past and the far reaches of the galaxy. What do we think about these two works? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!

This week on Banter, it's all about animation. We take a look at two animated films: one that's a passion project from an acclaimed auteur, and the other that will likely lose a large corporation millions. What do we think of these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring Matthew Huh Special Guest: Dana Woolery…

Panthers and banshees are the main themes for this week's episode of Bijou Banter. We take a deep look into two of the most anticipated films of this year's fall season. Both with the potential of awards consideration and praise. What did we think of these two films? Find out for yourself! Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh…

This week on Bijou Banter, we look at stories about the living. One about a revered conductor and another about the relationship between the living and the dead. There's no other clever ways to connect the two, so that's the best I got. Check out our thoughts on the latest episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring Matthew Huh Special Guests: Kat Trout, Da…

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the holiday, we take a look at a classic horror film and a potential classic in the making. Both sure to give you a fright on this day! Find out what we think on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh Special Guest: Tadas VisGirda WARNING: Spoilers for Barbarian!…

Banter continues its horror month by taking a look at mythical horror this week. One being a TV special tied to classic monsters and comic books, while the other a unique departure in a series of chaotic creativity. What do we think of both of these films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh Special Guest…

Continuing the horror trend for October, this is a special episode for Bijou Banter. Direct from the inaugural Refocus Film Festival, we talk about a film that is set to premiere in November and a recent streaming offering. Both happen to be gory and gruesome. Find out what we think about these two films on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: …

In this spooky episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two horrifying films based on nostalgia. One a sequel to a nostalgic cult classic and the other a reboot of a classic 1960s sitcom. What do we think of these terrifying tales? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh Spe…

Drama, controversy, discourse. What do these three terms have in common? Perhaps one of the most intense double features we've ever had on Bijou Banter. Join us as we discuss two films that have been all the rage in the media recently. One about controversial fictional takes on history, the other where the tabloids overshadow the final product. You…

This week, we take a look at a recent historical blockbuster, and travel back in time to a Zoom horror film. Big screen and small screen, polar opposite genres, but the same awesome discussion. Which one of these films do we prefer? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh…

At last! Bijou Banter returns to the KRUI studio at the University of Iowa! And continuing the unofficial trend of "movie pairings that couldn't be more different", we talk about a prequel to a slasher film about adult filmmakers and a family-friendly fantasy film about a child dealing with grief. All this and many more on this episode of Bijou Ban…

In a first for Banter, we talk about an original film and its remake in the same episode! That film being the original Disney masterpiece, Pinocchio, and its not-so-original remake, Pinocchio. And also, this is (currently) the longest episode of Bijou Banter yet, clocking in at 78 minutes. So please enjoy this long dissection of a classic and its r…

Starting off the 2022-2023 calendar year with a bang (maybe), Banter talks about two films in theaters and on streaming. Both elicit a reaction that could only be described as... Guess you're going to have to find out for yourself if you wanna know the answer on Bijou Banter. Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh…

In our first episode for the 2022-2023 calendar year, Banter catches up on all the movies we didn't discuss. Ranging from our personal favorites of the last three months, to the ones where we weren't too keen on. This is Banter's summer catch-up episode! Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh…

In this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films: one being talked about among the sci-fi horror communities and another one in which we may be the only podcast devoting time to a discussion. It's a unique sci-fi double feature that can only be found on Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh…

Look up in the sky. Or maybe don't. In this episode of Bijou Banter, we talk at length about Jordan Peele's newest directorial effort. Minor spoilers ahead in this episode. Sit back and enjoy our discussion on Nope! Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Marvel mania returns to Bijou Banter. This time, we take a look at a recently released feature film and television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Which of these two projects do we prefer? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Daniel-McGregor Huyer and Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

At long last, we finally get to discuss the fourth season of one of Netflix's most popular series. We talk at length about both volumes of Stranger Things' fourth season. What did Banter think about this season that many praised as the series' best? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter! Disclaimer: We talk SPOILERS in this episode. Spoilers beg…

After a brief hiatus, Bijou Banter is back for the summer! Speaking of hiatus', we discuss two recent films that are long-awaited returns. That being a sequel to a 36-year-old cultural classic and a director's 23-year return to the genre that put him on the map. It's an unofficial week of returns on this episode of Bijou Banter! Featuring: Orson Co…

In our final episode of Bijou Banter for the 2021-2022 calendar year, we take a look at one of the most anticipated films of 2022: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We devote a full hour to discussing the plot, the characters, the worlds, and some of the madness that happens in this film. Find out what we think about this film on this ep…

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Grace McCabe, Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Dylan Masse, Jacqueline Wahl, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Sumner Codd, Davy Behm, Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Bobby Kessler, Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Note: While recording this episode in the studio, KRUI went off-air near the last 15 minutes of this discussion. The recording was saved, but there are intercuts of music and ads near the end that were unable to be edited out without breaking the conversation.Door Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Gigi Bell, Chris Soseman, Dana Woolery, Orson Codd, Daniel-McGregor Huyer, and Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board

Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew HuhDoor Bijou Film Board