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Cows in the field

Cows in the field

By: Blobcat Filmindustri
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A movie podcast inspired by a Werner Herzog quote, “We have to articulate ourselves, otherwise we would be cows in the field.” Hosted by Justin Khoo (professor of philosophy at MIT) and Laura Khoo (art historian turned fundraiser).Blobcat Filmindustri Art
Episodes
  • 155. The Santa Clause (w/ Emily St. James)

    155. The Santa Clause (w/ Emily St. James)
    Dec 19 2025

    Oh no Scott Calvin (maybe) killed Santa Claus and now through the power of legally binding contracts he has to become the Big Man himself! Will the power of belief triumph over police and psychiatry? Who will be crowned champion of the elves-only cocoa-making competition? Who are those puppets hanging out in Santa's room? All this and more!!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 154. Amelie (w/ Brianna Ashby)

    154. Amelie (w/ Brianna Ashby)
    Dec 5 2025

    Join us and Brianna Ashby (Bright Wall / Dark Room) to discuss 2001's AMELIE! We discuss loneliness, color theory, mediated interactions, breaking through stasis, and whether this is a post-COVID movie made before COVID!

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    56 mins
  • 153. Grave of the Fireflies (w/ Sam Liao)

    153. Grave of the Fireflies (w/ Sam Liao)
    Nov 21 2025

    We are joined by Sam Liao (Philosophy, University of Puget Sound) to discuss our first animated film on the show: Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies! We discuss childhood, innocence, war, societal collapse, and much more!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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