Film Club for the End of the World
Writer Stephen Nothum plays a nihilist film critic in this satirical and hopeful film club podcast. Each week, he and a special guest analyze a film's characters, themes, and how it connects to larger societal conversations. The podcast is set to launch in Summer 2026. Listeners can become members of the film club on Patreon.
Episodes
Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) & Human Support with Dr. Jen Doty
Stephen and guest Professor Jen Doty dig into Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), the types of support young people need to thrive, how digital media has reshaped the adolescent experience, and how Charlie may have actually saved himself in the end. This podcast is funded by listeners like you. Please consider supporting here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld/membership
Sentimental Value (2025) & Honesty with Clau Quijas
Stephen and guest Clau Quijas (writer/director/actor) explore the simplicity and honesty of Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value (2025) while also discussing the state of international cinema, American tropes in foreign films, and Stephen's recent social media drama with another creator.Join the film club here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) & Trans Horror with James Willey
Stephen & guest James Willey (moviegoodormoviebad) explore how I Saw the TV Glow (2024) masterfully creates a story that is hauntingly powerful for members of the trans community while also being poignant and accessible to individuals outside of that community. We also discuss the Muppets, trans athletes, and James's interview with director Jane Schoenbrun.For more, check out the film club her
There Will Be Blood (2007) & Footbagging with Obscure History
Stephen & guest Josh Zurbrick (Obscure History) discuss There Will Be Blood (2007), megachurches, oligarchs, and footbagging in this week's episode. And don't worry, footbagging is not the slur it sounds like.Join the film club here for bonus episodes and access to our vibrant community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld/membership
The Odyssey (2026) & De-powered Women with Dr. Celsiana Warwick
Dr. Celsiana Warwick, professor of Greek Classics, joins Stephen to discuss Nolan's The Odyssey (2026), how it holds up as an adaptation, and what Nolan's script did to the women in Homer's epic poem.For more conversation on this episode, head over to Film Club for the End of the World on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld
Network (1976) & Rage Bait with Reel Takes
Stephen and guest Reel Takes (Dan Monaghan) discuss Sidney Lumet's Network (1976), exploring how this movie predicts rage bait, the attention economy, and the dissolving of all journalism into corporate interests. Become a member of our film today to enjoy a trove of extra benefits, special content, and access to our film club community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld
Legally Blonde (2001) with Fantastic Frankey
Stephen & special guest Fantastic Frankey discuss how Legally Blonde (2001) is SO much more than just a comedy. Want to discuss this film and others with a vibrant community of film overthinkers? Check out the film club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/filmclubfortheendoftheworld
Fight Club (1999) & Incels
Stephen and special guest Brian Van Brunt discuss Fight Club (1999) and incel culture.
A Scanner Darkly (2006) & Surveillance
Gideon Epstein of the ACLU and Stephen discuss Richard Linklater's A Scanner Darkly (2006) and how police surveillance is going to end the world.Gideon Epstein is a Policy Counsel with the ACLU of Massachusetts’ Technology for Liberty Program, where he focuses on civil liberties, surveillance, data privacy, and artificial intelligence issues. In this role, he leads local and statewide advocacy eff
TRAILER: Film Club for the End of the World
Humanity had a good run, but the planet may be toast. As the world burns, can we make it a better place with movies? Host Stephen Nothum is pessimistically optimistic.
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