The 2024 Dionysus Awards

Sunday, March 10, 2024

What Is It

What movies of the past year challenged your assumptions and made you think about things in new ways? Josh and guest co-host Jeremy Sabol present our annual Dionysus Awards for the most thought-provoking movies of 2023, including:

  • Best Film about Social Justice that Wonders What Makes a Good Film about Social Justice
  • Most Disturbing Exploration of a Female Criminal Who Thinks She May Be Innocent
  • Most Moving Film (or TV show!) about Difficult Choices

Transcript

Transcript

Josh Landy  
Can a musical about a doll be feminist?

Jeremy Sabol  
What kinds of crime can never be forgiven?

Josh Landy  
Is destiny a real thing?

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farawaysweet

Monday, April 1, 2024 -- 1:49 AM

I love how the Dionysus

I love how the Dionysus Awards recognize films that challenge societal norms and stimulate critical thinking. It's refreshing to see a focus on thought-provoking content that sparks discussions about important social issues. Looking forward to exploring these award-winning films and delving into their deeper meanings!
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Chiaramandres

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 -- 9:56 AM

A friend recommended “You Won

A friend recommended “You Won’t Be Alone,” a Macedonian folkloric movie exploring philosophical issues, like is human nature a prison, can we live truthfully in a wretched world, what role does gender play, and what constitutes identity. Does life flow like a river or stand in one place? A poem disguised as a film. Nature, motherhood, friendship and love are lathered in awe. I was left intrigued by the phrase “everything means something else.” How would a philosopher crack that meaning? A form of non-duality?

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