The Filmcast

Ep. 775 - I Saw the TV Glow (GUEST: BJ Colangelo)

May 21, 2024

BJ Colangelo, filmmaker and author, joins the hosts to review 'I Saw the TV Glow'. They discuss the themes of finding solace in TV shows, reflections on adolescence, and a character's journey of self-realization. The conversation touches on the impact of television on teenage identity, the emotional journey of breaking free, and nostalgic reflections on childhood shows.

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The film 'I Saw the TV Glow' explores the protagonist's struggle with identity and societal expectations.

The movie skillfully uses allegorical imagery to depict the emotional journey of self-discovery.

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BJ reviews I saw the TV glow

BJ Clangelo is the lead evening news editor at SlashFilm.com. She co-hosts the coming of age film podcast, This Ends at Prom. She gives the movie I Saw the TV Glow a thoughtful and in-depth review, sharing insights and analysis on the film.

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Analysis of A Man in Full & Beneath the Planet of the Apes Sequel

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Exploring the Planet of the Apes Sequels and Anticipation for the Third Movie

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Review of 'Boy Kills World' and Extreme Endurance Events Documentary

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Discussion on the film 'Megalopolis' and the latest episode of 'Engage of Podcast'

2min

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Exploring Teenage Ties to Television in 'I Saw the TV Glow'

12min

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Breaking Free: A Journey of Self-Realization and Revelation

22min

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Nostalgic Reflections on Childhood Shows

12min

David, Devindra, and Jeff get on board with The Last Stop in Yuma County, slash through the thrills of In A Violent Nature, and assess the business intrigue of A Man in Full. Then, BJ Colangelo joins us for our review of I Saw the TV Glow. Check out BJ’s podcast, This Ends at Prom, and her book Sleepaway Camp.

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What we've been watching (~00:19:08)
David - The Last Stop in Yuma County, Beneath The Planet of the Apes
Devindra - In A Violent Nature, Boy Kills World
Jeff - A Man in Full, Race Across America

Featured Review (~00:57:45)
I Saw the TV Glow
SPOILERS (~01:13:26)

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The Filmcast

Ep. 775 - I Saw the TV Glow (GUEST: BJ Colangelo)

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Deep dives

BJ reviews I saw the TV glow

Interpreting Symbolism and Metaphors in the Movie

Exploring the Loneliness of Self-discovery

Navigating Adolescent Identity and Media Influence

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