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Medium Literate

Monika Scott
Medium Literate
Los Angeles
Oscars
Movies
Forbidden Fruits
Sarat
Devil Wears Prada 2
Steven Spielberg
Her Private Hell
Undertone
Obsession
Mother Mary
The Invite
Minions
Curry Barker
The Drama
Boots Riley
Marxist Theory
Labor Movement
Project Hail Mary

Monika Scott and Emily Faye are best friends and movie lovers.

They’re not professional critics, but they love movies and want to get better at talking about them critically. The result is thoughtful, curious conversations shaped by a very long friendship.

If you love movies but don’t see yourself in any of the movie podcasts you’ve found so far, welcome!

Medium Literate is a comfort show for mov... more

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Hosts

Monika Scott
Host with long-running presence, frequently shaping conversations with thoughtful, literacy-forward perspectives.
Emily Faye
Co-host/host known for warm, collaborative dynamic and accessible critical framing.
Monica Scott
Regular host contributing to show format with clear, conversational analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Love it

    I watch all these movies after work with my A-List subscription but I had no one to talk to about them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfdavila
    United States2 months ago
  • natural progression

    as movie theaters are at malls. missed hearing emily’s voice, and love monika’s anti horror takes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beccadear
    United States4 months ago

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Audience notes diverse film pick enthusiasm across genres and eras.
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Listeners praise thoughtful, friendly debates that stay welcoming to casual movie fans.
Guests and hosts deliver relatable, non-pretentious analysis that's easy to follow for non-critics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medium Literate

What is Medium Literate about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, conversation-driven show where two longtime friends analyze a wide range of films with curiosity and a focus on media literacy. Episodes blend accessible critique with personal anecdotes about watching habits, fandom, and industry trends, often weighing tone, representation, and storytelling decisions through a friendly, non-professional-lens approach. The hosts' dynamic—grounded in a long-running friendship—helps translate complex ideas into lively, practical insights for movie lovers who want to think a bit deeper about cinema. Noteworthy hallmarks include clear thematic focus on culture, labor, and audience reception, plus a knack for asking sharper questions without feeling intimidating to casual viewers.

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