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Us

Apr 26, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 5
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Episode description

"You know how sometimes things line up..." like how a masterful comedian becomes a hit horror director. Jordan Peele is the subject of this week's episode, and specifically his film Us. The cultural phenomenon of Get Out cannot be denied or undersold. The movie weaves together terror, humor, and social commentary better than any films of this century. But then comes along a tale of doubles, duality, the unseen, the forgotten. Join us as we discuss the genius of Jordan Peele, the myth of the "sophomore slump", and the beautiful and ambiguous terror of Us

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