
New York Times critic Dwight Garner says “The Slate Culture Gabfest is one of the highlights of my week.” The award-winning Culturefest features critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner debating the week in culture, from highbrow to pop. For more of Slate’s culture podcasts, check out the Slate Culture feed. Want more Culture Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus e... more
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On this week’s show, Dana is joined by fellow movie critics Amy Nicholson of The Los Angeles Times and Slate’s Sam Adams for an all-film edition of the Gabfest. First up, they enter A House of Dynamite, Kathryn Bigelow’s tense procedural about a nucl... more
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On this week’s show, Dana, Steve, and Julia step into the gothic, visually rich world of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. It’s been years in the making, gorgeously rendered, and stars the always compelling Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, but it’s up ... more
On this week’s episode, Julia and Steve are joined by guest host Rebecca Onion to admire and puzzle over the magnetic appeal of Channing Tatum in Roofman. Does the beloved hunk’s captivating performance ground Derek Cianfrance’s tonally odd film?
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Long time listener, first time reviewer. I love this show and all of the hosts, particularly Dana Stevens.
I feel like there is so much this show doesn’t cover like more offbeat yet critically acclaimed films, I don’t understand how they choose what topics to focus on. Like a whole segment on the awful Lena Dunham show?
So, so smug and uninformed. Self-congratulatory and self-referential. No thanks. Have listened on and off for years, because I like the topics and I enjoy other Slate podcasts. But this panel is insufferable, even when I agree with their opinions. there are enough things in the world to get frustrated about that I don’t need to hate listen to a podcast because it’s been in my feed forever. So happy for them that they seem to enjoy thinking they are the smartest people in the room. NPR culture po... more
I love the chemistry of the three regular hosts, but some guest hosts are terrible. Please, no Dan Kois or Issac Butler!
Old people dissecting Lady Gaga - yuk. Cringe. Life is too short.
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A vibrant exploration of various facets of culture, this podcast features engaging dialogues among critics who navigate a wide array of topics from high art to mainstream entertainment. Through discussions on film, music, television, and literature, the hosts dissect current releases and delve into cultural trends, often contextualizing these within historical and societal frameworks. This dialogue is punctuated by humorous exchanges and diverse perspectives, making it a lively and enjoyable listen for those interested in a nuanced view of contemporary culture.
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