At the Movies: Podcast Transcripts

The Christophers & I Love Boosters

Episode Date: Monday, August 31, 2026

Ian McKellen gives one of his finest performances as a curmudgeonly famous artist in "The Christophers," and he's well-matched in terms of acting skill by Michaela Coel as the young assistant he hires. In "I Love Boosters", Keke Palmer, Taylour Paige and Naomi Ackie portray boosters who steal expensive clothes from stores owned by an imperious designer played to the hilt by Demi Moore.

Devil Wears Prada 2 & Michael

Episode Date: Monday, August 31, 2026

HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano compare notes on what has changed in the world of high-end fashion journalism in the Devil Wears Prada 2. Our critics also talk about "Michael," which as Mike points out is very much an estate-authorized biopic.

Wuthering Heights & Midwinter Break

Episode Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Emily Bronte's 1847 novel "Wuthering Heights" has inspired various film versions over the years, and now the latest iteration stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the ill-fated lovers on the Yorkshire Moors. In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano get all academic with their page-to-screen analysis.