School of Movies
Alex & Sharon ShawSuper in-depth analysis of movies (and occasionally TV, and video games). Hosted by veteran podcasters Alex & Sharon Shaw with different guests for round-table chats every week.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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[School of Movies 2026]
This was a commissioned show for Sarah Montgomery, though it is a film we have promised to cover for years and needed the right time. Turns out sandwiching it between Shakespeare and the Rocky Saga is appropriately ideal.
It... more
[School of Movies 2026]
The final week of Shakestember brings us to a modern teen high school adaptation that far surpasses the dodgy original by an as-yet-unseasoned William, blushingly groping for a satirical take on misogyny in the sixteenth cent... more
[School of Movies 2026]
For the third week of Shakestember, we move away from tragedy to comedy... except we don't really. By and large, scholars agree that the tragedies are actually funnier than the comedies, in principle, because the man writing ... more
[School of Movies 2026]
For the second week of Shakestember, now having talked about a dozen cinematic adaptations we look at his most widely-recognised gateway movie for teenagers. Thirty years old this year, Baz Luhrman's hyperkinetic modern reima... more
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Helluva show. Looks like you could use some help, from the big boss of hell itself!
Audible5Elizabeth Wagenschutz
United States4 months ago - Very good
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Audible5Elizabeth WagenschutzUnited States4 months ago - Just Delightful.
Insightful breakdown and things id not thought of , about the film and its characters. And i think, oh yeah, that makes sense. From the Abyss,Interview with a vampire, Forest gump, DnD . And others. Making films all the more enjoyable to watch.
Apple Podcasts5oinicknaymeUnited States8 months ago - Is this a real show?
Quite possibly the most delusional, pretentious, uninformed misinformation ever spoken about film. Absolutely astounding. Who are you trying to impress?
Apple Podcasts1AlexanderDaGr888United Statesa year ago - 80/20 Best/worst Podcast
Sharon and Alex are two of my favorite movie podcasters, and have been the reason I have been subscribed to them for almost a decade. They are insightful and their enthusiasm and joy are infectious. However, Alex, as the hast is a mixed blessing. While he gives structure to the show and fuels the passion of this podcast his shortcomings have caused me to stop listening, let alone back this podcast on Patreon. The problem I have with Alex is two-fold, but they all involve a lack of courtesy, to h... more
Apple Podcasts3TyrilessUnited States2 years ago
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What is School of Movies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deeply analytical round-table style show that dissects a wide range of films, franchises, and related media. Hosts Alex and Sharon Shaw lead with warmth and strong opinions, often bringing in a rotating cadre of guests to provide specialist or fan perspectives. Episodes frequently explore narrative structure, character arcs, production history, and the interplay between cinema, culture, and technology. Notable strengths include rigorous analysis, thoughtful guests from related media outlets, and a willingness to tackle both classic and contemporary works with equal depth. The format tends to balance accessible conversation with well-researched insights, making it a strong pick for listeners who want engrossing film critique informed by in... more
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Recent guests on School of Movies include:
1. James Batchelor
2. AJ Wilden
3. Jerome McIntosh
4. Brenden Agnew
5. Maya Souris
6. Brendan Agnew
7. Tom Hollander
8. Holly Wu
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