Home / Series / Quality Culture / Aired Order /

All Seasons

Season 2018

Season 2019

Season 2020

Season 2021

  • S2021E01 Lady Gaga is Performance Art | Video Essay

    • January 6, 2021

    In this essay, we try to explore the meaning behind Lady Gaga’s public presence.

  • S2021E02 Seeking a Friend: A Modest Apocalypse | Video Essay

    • January 27, 2021

    In this video, we discuss the apocalypse movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World and how it intimately relates to the human experience of existentialism.

  • S2021E03 Saying Goodbye to Your Roots in 'The Farewell' | Video Essay

    • February 25, 2021

    In this essay, we discuss the 2019 film The Farewell and how it appeals to our experiences with loss of family and multiculturalism.

  • S2021E04 The Main Theme in Attack on Titan & Avatar: The Last Airbender | Video Essay

    • March 30, 2021

    In this video, we explore the significant socioeconomic parallels in Attack on Titan and Avatar: The Last Airbender. (Hope you picked up on the fact we’re describing real-world conditions lol)

  • S2021E05 What Happened to the Magic School Bus? | Video Essay

    • May 11, 2021

    In this video, we discuss the 90s educational cartoon The Magic School Bus, and what the changes made in the 2017 reboot may mean for a new generation of children learning STEM.

  • S2021E06 Cast Away: A Lesson in Staying Afloat | Video Essay

    • June 23, 2021

    Thanks so much for 50K subs! In this video, we discuss the 2000 film Cast Away, its overarching themes, and the emotional/spiritual effects and implications of its ending.

  • S2021E07 Revisiting 'The Notebook'

    • July 13, 2021

    In this video, we take a look back on the early 2000s classic The Notebook and its legacy as an iconic romance. And I accidentally make a case for Team Lon.

  • S2021E08 The Deification of Michael Jordan in Space Jam

    • July 27, 2021

    Original Title: The Strange Legacy of Space Jam In this video, we discuss the 1996 film Space Jam and Michael Jordan’s enduring impact on our culture, as well as check out the recent sequel with LeBron James and see how it compares. Let us know your thoughts about the new movie in the comments ????

  • S2021E09 The Unrequited Love for Frank Ocean | Video Essay

    • September 7, 2021

    In this video, I discuss Frank Ocean and explore why we feel so attached to his music. I take a look back at his entire catalog, from Nostalgia Ultra, Channel Orange, Endless, to Blonde and break down how his music leaves a lasting impression on us.

  • S2021E10 The Ultimate Halloween Binge-Watch for Scaredy-Cats

    • September 23, 2021

    A revamped reupload discussing some of my favorite things to watch in the spooky season. I released a shorter version last year, but thought I’d update/reupload it for this year to kick off a series of Halloween videos we’ll be releasing throughout October. Hope you enjoy, and have a happy Halloween! -S.

  • S2021E11 A Deep Dive into Hey Arnold’s Spooky Episodes | Video Essay

    • October 7, 2021

    In honor of Hey Arnold's 25th anniversary—and in the spirit of Halloween season—we revisit Hey Arnold again to break down the show’s “scary” episodes ​​????

  • S2021E12 Scooby-Doo: The Anatomy of a Good Live-Action Adaptation | Video Essay

    • October 14, 2021

    In this video, I break down the 2002 live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo, compare the film to others like it, and explain the essentials of a good live-action remake.

  • S2021E13 How Horror Influences Hip Hop | Video Essay

    • October 31, 2021

    In this video, I discuss the deep and complex presence of horror in Hip-Hop. Beginning with Horrorcore, rap has demonstrated a strong appreciation of classic horror tropes from film and has implemented it since the early '90s. Rap has gradually evolved to incorporate horror elements in deeply personal anecdotes with modern trap music seeped in horror. Hope you guys like the video! -Terrence.

  • S2021E14 The Shape of Water is Misunderstood | Video Essay

    • November 5, 2021

    ​​In this video, I discuss the 2017 film The Shape of Water and the writer-director’s heartfelt intentions with this bizarre fairytale. I guess the alternate title for this video could be “Why I Love Guillermo del Toro” lol. -Stef

  • S2021E15 Taylor Swift's New Chapter | Video Essay

    • November 16, 2021

    In this sequel video, we continue recounting Taylor Swift’s artistic journey, from evermore to her re-recorded albums: Taylor’s Version of Fearless and Red.

  • S2021E16 Lilo & Stitch is a Weird Movie | Video Essay

    • December 2, 2021

    In this video, I discuss the 2002 film Lilo & Stitch and its everlasting impact on the kids who felt "too weird" growing up.

  • S2021E17 Last Christmas: A Holiday Movie More People Should See | Video Essay

    • December 16, 2021

    In this video, I discuss an overlooked holiday movie that I think deserves more attention. Last Christmas surprisingly had a special impact on me, so I hope I can convey why it fits the bill for a modern day Christmas classic.

Season 2022

Season 2023

Season 2024