Synecdoche, New Jersey
Synecdoche, New Jersey
Jessica Sison and Chiarize Bulusan
Synecdoche, New Jersey is a film podcast presented by people who have absolutely zero background knowledge on filmmaking. Created and Hosted by Jessica Sison and Chiarize Bulusan | Logo Design by Jaessen Katimbang and Cyan Pitts | Music by Lucas Azcarraga
Episode 14: Taking Control of Life in "The Master"
We discuss The Master (2012), our favorite theaters, growing up Catholic, and being your own master.
Sep 8, 2020
1 hr 2 min
Episode 13: The Bridge Between Reality and Fantasy in "Spring Breakers"
Nathalie joins Jess as a co-host as they discuss Spring Breakers (2012), their most memorable spring break adventures, and why they unironically love this movie.
Sep 1, 2020
48 min
Episode 12: Redefining Borders in "Cold War"
We discuss Cold War (2018), Avatar: The Last Airbender, international films during awards season, and the portrayal of toxic relationships in film.
Aug 25, 2020
59 min
Episode 11: The Complexity of Environmental Exploitation in "Princess Mononoke"
Ciara joins us to discuss Princess Mononoke (1997), growing up with anime, the debate between english dubbed vs english subbed, and the complexity of the film’s main characters about environmentalism.
Aug 18, 2020
1 hr 16 min
Episode 10: Male Anxiety in "Y Tu Mamá También"
Our first guest, Nathalie, joins us to discuss Y Tu Mamá También (2001), the importance of acknowledging politics, and how toxic masculinity dangerously hinders the exploration of one’s sexuality.
Aug 11, 2020
1 hr 10 min
Episode 9: Synecdoche, New Jersey discusses "Synecdoche, New York"
We discuss Synecdoche, New York (2008), the meaning behind our podcast title, and our personal philosophies of life.
Aug 4, 2020
1 hr
Episode 8: Family Tension in "The Daytrippers"
We discuss The Daytrippers (1997), One Direction, and our experiences growing up as children of Filipino immigrants.
Jul 28, 2020
59 min
Episode 7: An Unlikely Friendship Combating Loneliness in "Mary and Max"
We talk about Mary and Max (2009), the existence of 2 and a half hour films, our pen pal experiences, and how we would spend our lottery winnings. Also Jess got a new mic :)
Jul 21, 2020
51 min
Episode 6: The Philosophy of Love in "Before Sunrise"
We discuss Before Sunrise (1995), the Criterion Collection sale, and our personal ideologies of love
Jul 14, 2020
1 hr 6 min
Episode 5: A Look into a Poet's World in "Paterson"
We discuss Paterson (2016) and dedicate our love letter to New Jersey.
Jul 7, 2020
57 min
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