Overinvested
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Overinvested is a weekly podcast from pop culture obsessives Gavia Baker-Whitelaw and Morgan Leigh Davies. Each episode, Gavia and Morgan dive into a film, TV show, or comic they just can't stop thinking about.
Episodes
- Ep. 337: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) and The Mummy (1932)
Overinvested episode 337 compares the horror-centric 2026 Mummy film with the 1932 original. The discussion covers the 2026 film's demonic possession themes, its deviation from franchise norms, and the historical context and horror connect…
- Ep. 336: Battle Royale (2000)
Overinvested reviews the 2000 Japanese film Battle Royale, a survival thriller where teenagers are forced to fight each other. The discussion touches on the film's violent, dystopian themes and director Kinji Fukasaku's inspirations from W…
- Ep. 335: Alien (1979)
Steffan and Gavia discuss Ridley Scott's 1979 film Alien. They cover its influence on sci-fi, its blend of monster movie and dystopian thriller elements, Sigourney Weaver's performance, its production design, and the xenomorph.
- Ep. 334: Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, and Bugonia
Overinvested hosts review three Best Picture contenders ahead of the 2026 Oscars: Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, and Bugonia.
- Ep. 333: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
This episode of Overinvested features Steffan and Gavia discussing the film The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta. They explore its themes, performances by Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams, and its unique final act.
- Ep 332: The Best Movies of 2025
On the Overinvested podcast, Claire and Gavia share their individual top ten lists of the best movies released in 2025. Their selections include anticipated Oscar contenders, independent films, and a notable number of unexpected choices.
- Ep. 331: Heated Rivalry
Claire and Gavia share their thoughts on the hottest show of the moment, breaking down Heated Rivalry's pitch-perfect romantic structure, its subtly insightful depiction of hockey culture, the sizzling chemistry between lead actors Hudson…
- Ep. 330: Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
Claire and Gavia dig into Stanley Kubrick's iconic Stephen King adaptation The Shining, one of the most influential horror movies ever made. Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and child actor Danny Lloyd, this film blends toxic family…
- Ep. 329: Predator: Badlands
Overinvested hosts Steffan and Gavia review Predator: Badlands, a standalone story featuring a young Predator and an android played by Elle Fanning. They discuss the casting of Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, the film's worldbuilding, and…
- Ep. 328: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
In Ep. 328 of Overinvested, Steffan and Gavia review Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. They examine its adherence to Mary Shelley's novel, its visual style, and the portrayal of Frankenstein's Creature.
- Ep. 327: London Film Festival 2025! Hamnet, Pillion, the new Knives Out, and more.
Claire and Gavia discuss films from the 2025 London Film Festival, covering major releases like the new Knives Out movie, awards contenders such as Hamnet, and indie films including The Mastermind and Pillion.
- Ep. 326: One Battle After Another
Steffan and Gavia discuss "One Battle After Another," a 2025 film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, is noted for its bold politics, focusing on leftist revolutionaries, racism, and the v…
- Ep. 325: Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest
Claire and Gavia share differing viewpoints on Spike Lee
- Ep. 324: David Cronenberg's Crash
Overinvested discusses David Cronenberg's 1996 film Crash, an erotic thriller about a man played by James Spader who develops a fetish for car accidents. The episode covers the film's controversial reception and its current status as a not…
- Ep. 323: KPop Demon Hunters
The podcast Overinvested reviews the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, a fantasy adventure featuring a KPop girlband that hunts demons. The episode discusses the film's original music, animation, and its tribute to KPop culture, ex…
- Ep. 322: James Gunn's Superman
In Ep. 322 of Overinvested, Steffan and Gavia review James Gunn's Superman film, calling it the first notable Superman movie since the Christopher Reeve era. They highlight its action-comedy style, engagement with comic lore, and the dynam…
- Ep. 321: 28 Years Later
Steffan and Gavia review the post-apocalyptic film 28 Years Later, a sequel to 28 Days Later. The discussion covers its blend of zombie thrills, folk horror, and social commentary on British culture, focusing on the coming-of-age narrative…
- Ep. 320: Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo / Burden of Dreams
Overinvested Ep. 320 examines Werner Herzog's 1982 film Fitzcarraldo and its documentary Burden of Dreams. The discussion covers the film's difficult production in Peru, its themes of an opera house in the Amazon, and the ethical implicati…
- Ep. 319: Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme
Steffan and Gavia review Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, a dark comedy featuring Benicio del Toro. The discussion touches on Anderson's aesthetic, absurdism, casting, and the film's historical setting.
- Ep. 318: Sinners
This episode of Overinvested features hosts Claire and Gavia discussing the horror film "Sinners." Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, the movie is a historical drama set in 1930s Mississippi, exploring blues music and…
- Ep. 317: The Wicker Man
Overinvested podcast hosts Steffan and Gavia explore the 1973 film The Wicker Man. The episode covers the film's artistic merits, its influence on the folk horror genre, its connection to neo-Paganism, and its musical elements.
- Ep. 316: Cruising (1980)
Overinvested reviews William Friedkin's 1980 film Cruising. Starring Al Pacino, the movie follows a cop undercover in gay bars to find a serial killer targeting the leather community.
- Ep. 315: Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17
In episode 315 of Overinvested, hosts Steffan and Gavia review Bong Joon Ho's new film Mickey 17. Starring Robert Pattinson, the sci-fi comedy follows a disposable astronaut and serves as an anti-capitalist satire.
- Ep. 314: Anora, Wicked and Emilia Pérez
In episode 314 of Overinvested, Claire and Gavia discuss the 2025 Best Picture Oscar nominees: Anora, Wicked, and Emilia Pérez. They touch upon the critical reception and controversy surrounding Emilia Pérez.
- Ep. 313: The Brutalist
Overinvested discusses Brady Corbet’s film The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody. The episode covers the film’s technical aspects, its complex historical narrative, and its relation to dramas like The Godfather.
- Ep. 312: The Best Movies of 2024
In episode 312, hosts Claire and Gavia present their top 10 films of 2024. Their selections span genres from Oscar contenders to horror, with films representing 11 different countries.
- Ep. 311: Robert Eggers' Nosferatu
Steffan and Gavia share their opinions on Robert Eggers' Nosferatu remake, discussing its connection to gothic horror, Eggers' signature storytelling, and the dynamic between Count Orlok and Ellen Hutter.
- Ep. 310: When Harry Met Sally
Claire and Gavia discuss the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally, written by Nora Ephron. The movie focuses on the friendship between two New Yorkers over time.
- Ep. 309: The World of Kanako
Steffan and Gavia discuss the 2014 crime thriller The World of Kanako. The film follows a former detective searching for his daughter, who led a disturbing double life.
- Ep. 308: My Own Private Idaho
Claire and Gavia discuss Gus Van Sant’s 1991 film My Own Private Idaho, loosely based on Shakespeare’s Henriad plays. The film stars River Phoenix as a hustler searching for his mother, accompanied by Keanu Reeves.
- Ep. 307: The Substance
Claire and Gavia review "The Substance," a horror film about a celebrity using an illegal anti-aging drug with drastic side effects. The hosts discuss the movie's feminist messaging, lengthy runtime, and depiction of sexism in Hollywood.
- Ep. 306: English Teacher
Steffan and Gavia review the sitcom English Teacher, created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez. The show follows a gay teacher at a Texas high school and satirizes American politics and generational differences.
- Ep. 305: Blink Twice (2024)
In episode 305 of Overinvested, Claire and Gavia review the film Blink Twice. They discuss its flaws and compare it to other post-MeToo films addressing power structures and sexual assault.
- Ep. 304: Trap (2024)
Steffan and Gavia discuss M. Night Shyamalan's film "Trap." The episode reviews the thriller starring Josh Hartnett, who plays a father taking his daughter to a concert that becomes a serial killer manhunt.
- Ep. 303: Longlegs
Overinvested episode 303 reviews the horror film Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe as an FBI agent and Nicolas Cage as a serial killer. The discussion covers the movie's atmosphere, its links to Silence of the Lambs and the Satanic Panic, an…
- Ep. 302: AMC's Interview with the Vampire
Claire and Gavia discuss season 2 of AMC's Interview with the Vampire. They cover the show's lead performances, adaptation choices, use of unreliable narrators, depiction of abuse and trauma, and its approach to vampiric romance.
- Ep. 301: Desert Hearts
In Ep. 301, Claire and Gavia discuss the 1985 film Desert Hearts, directed by Donna Deitch. The movie is a lesbian romance set in 1950s Nevada, focusing on the relationship between a New York academic and a casino worker.
- Ep. 300: Furiosa
Steffan and Gavia review George Miller's film Furiosa, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. They discuss the movie's worldbuilding, its place in the Mad Max franchise, and George Miller's direction.
- Ep. 299: Hanna (2011)
Overinvested reviews the 2011 film Hanna, directed by Joe Wright. The episode discusses the plot involving a 16-year-old girl with spy parents navigating the world and evading a CIA agent.
- Ep. 298: Challengers
The Overinvested podcast episode discusses Luca Guadagnino's film 'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. The hosts cover the actors' star power, the film's music, and its portrayal of sexuality and relationships.
- Ep. 297: Upright
Gavia and Steffan review the Australian dramedy series Upright. The show features Tim Minchin as a musician attempting to drive a piano across Australia, accompanied by Milly Alcock as a young runaway.
- Ep. 296: Love Lies Bleeding and highlights from the 2024 Glasgow Film Festival
The Overinvested podcast reviews "Love Lies Bleeding," a queer thriller starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brien. Hosts Claire and Gavia also cover festival highlights from the 2024 Glasgow Film Festival, featuring films like "La Chimera,…
- Ep. 295: Dune: Part Two
In episode 295 of Overinvested, Claire and Gavia analyze Dune: Part Two. They discuss the film's production design, cast, political worldbuilding, and director Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the novel.
- West Side Story (2021)
Claire and Gavia analyze Steven Spielberg's 2021 film adaptation of West Side Story, a musical centered on young lovers amidst a gang conflict. They explore Spielberg's technical skill, the film's political background, and the craft of mus…
- Ep. 293: Poor Things
Gavia and Steffan review Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, starring Emma Stone as a woman created through a scientific experiment. The episode discusses the film's Oscar nominations and its divisive reception, particularly concerning its port…
- EP. 292: The Best Films of 2023
Claire Biddles and Gavia Baker-Whitelaw present their lists of the best films released in 2023. Their selections range from indie films such as Return to Seoul and May December to larger productions like Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.
- Ep. 291: Doctor Who 2023 specials
Gavia and Steffan review the 2023 Doctor Who specials, discussing the return of David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Russell T. Davies, and the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. They also cover behind-the-scenes details about the show's…
- Ep. 290: The Cutting Edge
In episode 290, Claire and Gav review the 1992 film The Cutting Edge. They discuss the figure skating romantic comedy directed by Paul Michael Glaser and written by Tony Gilroy, noting its screwball era influences and the central partnersh…
- Ep. 289: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Gavia and Steffan review The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, examining its narrative structure, political worldbuilding, and its place within the series.
- Ep. 288: Passages
On Overinvested, Claire and Gavia discuss the romantic drama Passages. The film stars Franz Rogowski and Ben Whishaw as a couple involved in a love triangle with Adele Exarchopoulos. The hosts explore the movie's portrayal of queer identit…