CiTR -- The Reel Whirled
by Lily Growe
"The official show of the UBC Film Society, “The Reel Whirled” is a show made by and for film buffs! Hosted by Lily Growe, this show will provide you with your weekly dose of cinematic goodness. Tune into “The Reel Whirled” and catch Lily reviewing the latest movies, passionately discussing topics of interest, and shining a light on some films from the past that deserve more recognition.
Episodes
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Movies So Bad, They're Good!
On today's episode of The Reel Whirled, Grace is joined very film societies new junior radio liaison Cormac! The two of them discuss movies they are so bad, yet so good. Listen to hear about a wide variety of movies, such as Twilight, Hardcore Henry, and MA!
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VIFF 2026 Recap!
Join Grace as she discusses the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival with special guests, Lily and Millie! Tune into hear their reviews about upcoming movies they watched at the festival this year, such as The Debut, La Bola Negra, Club Kid, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, and Fjord.
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Disney Movies!
Today's episode covers all things Disney! Host Grace and special guest Vanessa discuss classic Disney movies, Disney Princesses, and Disney Channel Original Movies. This episode is for all the Disney adults, so tune in for some nice childhood nostalgia and some banger tunes.
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New Host Intro!
Join our new host Grace as she walks you through her favourite movies, what she watched over the Summer, and some upcoming releases she is eagerly awaiting. Listen to hear about films such as Lady Bird, Challengers, The Sheep Detectives, and La Bola Negra - there is truly something for everyone!
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Guilty Pleasure Movies!
Tune in to this special summer episode with Lily, Emma, and Grace! Featuring some epic soundtrack selections throughout the hour, the group chats about their guilty pleasure picks; from X-Men: Apocalypse to Twilight to Now You See Me, we really cover it all.
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Interview with Joe Kennedy!
On this episode of The Reel Whirled, Lily chats with Vancouver director Joe Kennedy about his new documentary film, Cheetah Fast & Wild. The film, which follows two orphaned cheetahs as they learn to survive in the wild, just recently debuted on CBC as part of The Nature of Things. Don't miss…
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Interview with Wayne Wapeemukwa!
Tune in to hear Lily's interview with filmmaker and philosopher, Wayne Wapeemukwa (Luk'Luk'I). Wayne is an award winning filmmaker (TIFF, VIFF, Director’s Guild of Canada) who has worked with surrealist fictional film, the documentary genre, and using Vancouver's urban landscapes as a backdrop in...
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Oscars Recap!
Lily is joined by special guests Grace and Wes on this year's Oscar episode! The 98th Academy Awards were full of excitement; from the new Casting category to epic musical performances, it was definitely a night to remember. Tune in to hear us talk about some monumental wins after a monumental…
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Music Mockumentaries
On this week's episode Lily is joined by Millie and Fernando for a discussion about Music Mockumentaries!!! Tune in to hear about Spice World (1997), The Moment (2026), and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025)!
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Out of This World Movie Trivia Fundrive Special
Join us for our 2026/2062 Movie Trivia Fundrive episode! In the spirit of this Fundrive's space-age utopia theme, our trivia show is all connected to iconic space and futuristic moments in movies. Plus, some bonus questions about films that relate to the physicality of print and music media…
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UBC Alum Spotlight - Interview w/ Cari Green
Tune in to hear Lily's interview with UBC’s very own alum and an accomplished Canadian film producer, Cari Green. Cari has been producing award winning social issue documentary films for over 35 years and continues to work as a mentor and advisor in the film industry. Don't miss this episode...
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Interview with Alison Snowden and David Fine!
Tune in to hear Lily's interview with the amazing Alison and David of Snowden Fine Animation. The pair has done it all - they are Academy Award winning short film creators (Bob's Birthday), as well as the creative minds behind multiple critically acclaimed animated TV shows (Bob and Margaret).…
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Student Spotlight - Bonfire Productions
On this episode of the Reel Whirled, Lily is joined by cofounders of the Vancouver based production house, Bonfire Productions. Tune in to hear Jaida, Ryan, and Chenneth discuss their journeys as young filmmakers as well as their new short film Jinsei No Toki.
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London Movies
Although it's bittersweet to say goodbye, this is Emma and Hanna's last episode as hosts of The Reel Whirled. This episode is all about London movies, as both of your hosts get ready to go on exchange to that very city next term! The show will return with a new host in 2026, so there's lots to…
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Josh O'Connor Special
Hanna and Emma are joined by special guest and friend of the show Victoria to chat about the rising star that is actor Josh O'Connor. They dive into his compelling performances in La Chimera, Challengers, and The History of Sound; as well as his breakout role in God's Own Country, and most recent...
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Fincher Fest
In this episode, Hanna and Emma are joined by friend of the show and David Fincher aficionado, Anja, for "Fincher Fest"! They talk about Se7en, Fight Club, Gone Girl, and discuss the trademarks of Fincher's films-- from music to performances to lighting. Tune in for lots of laughs and great...
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Creature Features
Hanna and Emma embrace the monstrous with today's episode, which is a creature feature! Digital ghosts and teenage vampires haunt the airwaves, as well as one of the classic monster tales, in the form of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein.
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Halloween Movies
For Halloween week, this episode's topic is of course, Halloween movies! The spooky selections that Hanna and Emma discuss are Ginger Snaps, The VVitch, and It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Listen if you are looking to add to your Halloween watchlist.
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Canadian Movies
What makes a movie Canadian? Emma and Hanna share their thoughts and discuss the films Juno, You Can Live Forever, Rhymes for Young Ghouls, and more!
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VIFF 2025 Recap
Join Emma as she breaks down her favourite movies from VIFF! From Mile Ends Kicks to the Mastermind, there's something here for everyone.
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Cult Movies and Theatre Experiences
Emma and Hanna are joined by Jalen, a friend of the show, to talk about their experiences with cult cinema and audience interaction in theatres. They discuss everything from classic cult films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Room to... High School Musical? It's a fun one!
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Autumn Movies
Emma and Hanna kick off the month of October with this episode that features Autumn Movies! Listen in to hear about Scream and The Craft, the difference between a fall movie and a Halloween movie, and to embrace all Dead Poets Society related melancholy.
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Favourite Needle Drops
In this music focused episode, Hanna and Emma chat about their favourite and most memorable needle drops from a variety of movies and limited series. Join them as they jam out to these songs that make the scenes they come from that much better!
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A24 Movies
Join Hanna and Emma as they chat about some A24 movies! Today's episode is all about Ti West's X trilogy, The Iron Claw, and one of Hanna's favourites, Past Lives.
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Summer Rewind
Welcome back fans of The Reel Whirled! Emma and Hanna are so excited to start the new school year off with this episode, where they take a look back at what they watched this summer. Hear about new releases like Superman and Sorry, Baby, as well as other films that they loved over the summer break.
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Bad Movies
It's the final episode of the summer! Join Emma and Matthew as they discuss what exactly makes a movie 'bad', and how that definition has changed and expanded over time. See you in September!
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Ryan Gosling
This week, Matthew and Emma discuss one of two Canadian actors named Ryan, and take a walk through his movies. From a sharp turn out of Disney channel stardom in The Believer, to his iconic role in Blade Runner 2049, these two dive deep into Gosling's filmography—you won't want to miss this!
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Studio Ghibli Movies
This week, Emma and friend of the show Matthew dive into Ponyo, Howl's Moving Castle and Porco Rosso, as well as share their thoughts on a variety of other Studio Ghibli films.
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Rom Coms
Join Emma and special guest Madeleine as they discuss rom coms old and new! From When Harry Met Sally... to Anyone But You, there's something here for everyone!
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Summer Movies & Anticipated Releases
For Hanna's last episode of the school year, her and Emma talk about movies that remind them of summer! They discuss La Chimera, Dirty Dancing, and the Muppet Movie, as well as look ahead to some summer releases they can't wait for. This episode is best enjoyed in the sun--happy summer holidays!
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Hockey Movies
This episode, Emma and Hanna are joined by Zach to discuss hockey movies! They celebrate the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by talking about Goon, Slap Shot, Miracle, and The Mighty Ducks--complete with some playful chirping, of course.
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Sofia Coppola Movies
Emma and Hanna are joined by Anja, self-proclaimed Sofia Coppola enthusiast, for this episode. They discuss Coppola's visual eye and recurring themes that are present in her work, namely in The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation, and Marie Antoinette!
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Sorta Sci-Fi
"Sorta Sci-Fi" is this week's topic, and it definitely got Emma and Hanna talking. Tune into to hear them discuss Nope, Sorry to Bother You, and Everything Everywhere All at Once--three movies that defy, twist, and embrace what it means to be a science fiction film.
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Irish Cinema
Happy St. Paddy's Week!! Hanna and Emma share their excitement for Irish Cinema in this episode. They also discuss Irish actors, art, and music that they hold dear to their hearts. Tune in to hear them talk about The Banshees of Inisherin, Kneecap, Fontaines DC, Paul Mescal, and of course, many...
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Andrea Arnold Movies
Today's episode highlights the filmography of Andrea Arnold, one of special guest Everett's favourite filmmakers. Listen to hear all about Arnold's skill when it comes to crafting authentic narratives and carefully exploring complex relationships in some of her films such as American Honey and Bird.
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The Oscars 2025 Recap
Today's episode is all about the Oscars! Hanna and Emma are joined by Wes to recap the 97th Academy Awards. Listen in to hear what they think about the winners, the ceremony, and if any of their own predictions came true!
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Rachel Sennott Movies
In this week's episode, Emma and Hanna are joined by Naomi to talk about projects featuring Rachel Sennott---Bodies Bodies Bodies, Bottoms, Shiva Baby, and even Charli xcx's "360" music video---all part of the "Rachel Sennott Cinematic Universe". Listen in if you're bumpin' that!
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Iconic Dance Moments in Film - Fundrive 2025
Join us for our Fundrive 2025 episode! In the theme of "Disco Inferno", Emma and Hanna are joined by special guest Matthew to discuss some iconic dance sequences in movies. No dance scene is left out--Spider Man 3, Aftersun, the High School Musical series--you name it, plus more!
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Dad Movies
Today's episode is a special one! To celebrate Hanna's dad's birthday, Hanna and Emma talk about "Dad Movies"--- certified Dad classics! The "Dad Picks of the Day" are Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. So listen in and share in the Dad magic. (And happy...
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Animated Films
Today's episode is all about some of Emma and Hanna's favourite animated movies. Listen in to hear them discuss The Nightmare Before Christmas, Howl's Moving Castle, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and what makes these films so fun to watch and creatively inspiring.
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Remembering David Lynch
Join Emma, Hanna, and special guest Zach as they reflect on David Lynch's distinctive and inspiring body of work, and celebrate his legacy in light of his recent passing. Focus on the donut, not the hole!
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Greta Gerwig
Join Emma and her new co-host Hanna as they explore the filmography of the inimitable Greta Gerwig! From set design to costuming, tune in to hear these two discuss everything they love about Little Women, Barbie, and Lady Bird!
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2024 in Review
From Love Lies Bleeding to Nosferatu, 2024 was a year with no shortage of discussion worthy films. Join Emma and special guest Matthew as they look back at the good, the bad and the intriguing releases that coloured the 2024 movie landscape. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Dune: Part Two, I Saw...
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Movie Soundtracks + Scores of 2024
On this episode of The Reel Whirled, Lily highlights some of her favourite music featured in 2024 films. Tune in to hear some epic tracks from Challengers, Dune: Part Two, Kinds of Kindness, and Wicked. What a year for film and music!
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The Forest and Film
Moss, mystical spirits, and much more... Experience the forest through film in this episode of The Reel Whirled! Lily is joined by Jessica, Fernando, and Jasmine for this episode's discussion of various foresty movies: Princess Mononoke (1997), Here (2023), and Annihilation (2018).
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Films by the Decade—90's Edition (John Candy Special)
Join Lily and Emma for another installment of our films by the decade series! Tune in to hear them talk about some iconic films from the 80's, with a super special focus on John Candy comedies. We chat about the ultimate dad movie trio: Spaceballs, Uncle Buck, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles!
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Dance, Dance, Dance!
Join Lily, Emma and very special guests Millie and Ava as they discuss films centering dance! From the technicolor beauty of the Red Shoes, to the stomach churning audio design of Black Swan, no stone is left unturned as these four examine the ways in which femininity, performance, and perfection...
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Films Set in NYC
New York, New York! Even if you have never been to the city itself, there are so many great films that make you feel as though you have. Tune in to hear Emma, Lily, and special guest Zach chat about films that take place in NYC. Taxi Driver, Muppets Take Manhattan, The Gods of Times Square…
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Gambling Movies
Tune in to this episode of The Reel Whirled on which Lily and super special guest Gurjot discuss films about gambling! We mostly chat about Bay of Angels (1963) and California Split (1974), plus a bit about Hard Eight (1996). We explore some beautiful stylistic choices, classic gambling duo...
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Vampire Movies
Happy Halloween! Join Emma and special guest Matthew as they discuss all things vampires. From their favourite gags in What We Do in The Shadows to the iconic baseball scene in Twilight, there's something here for everyone!
About this show
"The official show of the UBC Film Society, “The Reel Whirled” is a show made by and for film buffs! Hosted by Lily Growe, this show will provide you with your weekly dose of cinematic goodness. Tune into “The Reel Whirled” and catch Lily reviewing the latest movies, passionately discussing topics of interest, and shining a light on some films from the past that deserve more recognition.
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