The Broad Perspective

Megan Cruz

A podcast that looks to dismantle the idea that there's only one kind of great art and offer a broader perspective... so to speak. Complete with corny jokes, feminist film theory, and some incredible guests. Host, Megan Cruz, digs deep with trailblazing women and marginalized voices in the film industry and discovers the unique films and influences that shaped them and their approach to making art that defies the odds today.

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S2 · E34
April 1 · 1 hr 32 min
Moonlight
Moonlight, one of the best, best picture winners in recent memory up against La La Land, a crowd pleasing love letter to hollywood and the oscar mixup that made history
S2 · E33
March 25 · 1 hr 30 min
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 is one of only three movies ever nominated for best picture. In 2011 at the 83rd Academy Awards, it lost to the King's Speech along with some other incredible films in the nomination lineup. In this episode we talk about saying goodbye to childhood through film, the never ending sequel era we are currently in, and so much more.
S2 · E32
March 18 · 1 hr 26 min
The Hurt Locker
At the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010, Kathryn Bigelow made history by becoming the first woman to win an oscar for best directing for her film, The Hurt Locker. he beat out her ex husband, James Cameron, for his film Avatar and Quentin Tarantino, for Inglorious Basterds, in the same category. In this episode we get into our complicated feelings over this win, we talk about the three previous films that nominated a woman for best director before this win, and the limited paths for success for women in film at the time.
S2 · E31
March 11 · 1 hr 50 min
The Dark Knight
At the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, Heath Ledger posthumously won a best supporting actor for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. But did the film get enough accolades? The year before the Academy would expand the best picture category from just 5 films nominated to 10, a great debate was sparked by a super hero movie. We get into it on this week's episode, touch on the actual best picture winner of 2009, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, and do our best Alfred impersonations.
S2 · E30
March 4 · 2 hr
Brokeback Mountain
At the 78th Academy awards in 2006 Ang Lee's, Brokeback Mountain, was nominated for best picture. It lost the award to Crash, one of the most notorious best picture wins in Oscar history. We get into this love story for the ages, the specifics of sheep herding, cute little cowboy fits and the unbelievable tragedy of Crash winning the night.
S2 · E29
February 25 · 1 hr 50 min
71st Academey Awards - Shakespeare in Love
In 1999, it was the 71st Academy Awards, Harvey Weinstien, had just introduced a strong armed new approach to campaigning movies like politicians for oscars and one of the most contoversial best picture wins in history was about to be born.
S2 · E28
February 18 · 1 hr 30 min
Scream (1996)
In the final episode of our first horror series, we tackle the one and only Scream (1996). Wes Craven's iconic meta slasher has remained a cultural touchstone and we talk about all the reasons why. Plus the best ghostfaces, Gail's endlessly interesting hair, & the nuance of teen social dynamics.
S2 · E27
February 11 · 1 hr 22 min
Ready or Not
Modern horror gets ritualistic in Ready or Not (2019) directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpinn & Tyler Gillett. One of Megan & Chelsea's favorites they talk the upcoming sister sequel(!), the significance of goats, how fighting for your life in your wedding dress would actually feel and of course, the magic of Adam Brody.
S2 · E26
February 4 · 1 hr 59 min
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Bodies Bodies Bodies!! One of the greatest modern horror comedies comes to the Broad Perspective this week. We talk what makes a satisfying horror ending, family/friendly dysfunction and of course, queen Alice, our funniest and smartest friend. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Directed by Halina Reijn
S2 · E25
January 28 · 1 hr 40 min
Alien
The Broad Perspective goes back to 1979 to talk about one of the most seminal horror films of all time. Also early 2000s disneyworld and the Alien experience ride.
S2 · E24
January 21 · 1 hr 39 min
The Ring
or Lighthouses & Library Books. The Ring (2002), Gore Verbinski's millennial horror masterpiece vs the Japanese original Ringu (1998) and more only slightly choatic thoughts on the classic.
S2 · E7
January 14 · 1 hr 51 min
28 Days Later
We're kicking off our first horror series with a classic, 28 Days Later! A film that changed the horror landscape and pushed Chelsea to her suspension of disbelief limit.
S2 · E6
January 9 · 2 hr 14 min
Knocked Up
Our first series comes to an end with Knocked Up! The rom com that literally kind of ended all rom coms.
S2 · E5
Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is one of the most quintessential 2000s era rom coms and a nostalgic favorite for Megan and Chelsea. Is Andie Anderson patient zero of the "cool girl"? Is this movie more self aware than it's thought to be? Can we count Fool's Gold as a canonical sequel? All these questions answered and more on this week's episode of TBP.
S2 · E4
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones's Diary is a holiday rom com for the ages. Megan and Chelsea discuss British humor, food, and mini-break weekend holidays, in celebration of the Indiana Jones of rom coms - the undeniable, Bridget Jones.
S2 · E3
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Jerry Maguire
On this episode we discuss one of the most quotable rom coms of all time, Jerry Maguire, and we try to figure out where Tom Cruise ranks on the crazy/hot scale and other important topics.
S2 · E1
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Notting Hill
Megan and Chelsea revisit one of the supposedly great rom coms, Notting Hill. Things do not go as expected. Megan calls it "The Materialists" again.
S2 · E1
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min
The comeback episode - Materialists & You've Got Mail
The Broad Perspective returns with double the perspective. Chelsea comes on as permanent cohost and we discus the most controversial rom com in recent memory, Materialists, and one of the greatest of all time, You've Got Mail.
Apr 10, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Immaculate & The First Omen
It's been awhile since we've had a good old fashioned Hollywood showdown with twin films from competing studios this similar and close in release. Host Megan Cruz, along with horror connoisseur, Max, from the Roughtake Podcast break down both Immaculate and The First Omen and how they address sexy nuns, religion, and patriarchy with varying levels of success.
Apr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Damsel & the Decline of Modern Fantasy Media
Host Megan Cruz and guest Chelsea Garlock discuss the new Netflix fantasy vehicle, Damsel, and all the ways it illustrates the decline of the fantasy genre in the modern cinema landscape.

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