Aftersun (with Ryan Verrill)

Grab some tissues and take some Lexapro as Andrew, Josh and Ryan Verrill (host of the Disc-Connected podcast) go through their memories of Charlotte Wells’ masterful debut, Aftersun. Fitting with his background in physical media and Antenna Releasing, Ryan’s choice for the week allows a thoughtful discussion on the film, the relationship between a person and media, the conflicting nature of memory, if this still the best movie Paul Mescal’s been in, and the complex relationship between a parent and child.

Next, Josh and Andrew have One More Thing, recommending Park Chan-Wook’s latest thriller No Other Choice and the works of Soviet animator Yuri Norstein (Hedgehog in the Fog), which can be found in Eternal Family and boutique site Deaf Crocodile.

Next week, our hosts wrap up their 2026 Oscar picks with Josh Safdie’s chaotic ping-pong-dramedy Marty Supreme! Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.