Badatri D. Chaudhry
Arts and entertainment editor and film critic at The Philadelphia Inquirer, contributing film analysis and cultural commentary as a featured guest on the episode.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 23min
Bugonia And What’s Making Us Happy
Badatri D. Chaudhry, a film critic and arts editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, joins the discussion on the intriguing film Bugonia, where Emma Stone plays a CEO caught in a bizarre conspiracy. The panel delves into the film's dark themes and complex dynamics, questioning its portrayal of capitalism and the claustrophobic tone. They also explore the implications of Lanthimos's direction on Stone's characters and debate the film’s unsatisfying ending. The conversation wraps up with a lively segment about recent art and media that brings joy, including recommendations on performances and music.
Apr 3, 2026 • 17min
The Drama and What’s Making Us Happy
Travell Anderson, journalist and movie-review podcast host, and Badatri D. Chaudhry, arts editor and film critic, break down The Drama’s dark-comedy setup and its shocking secret. They debate tone and casting, celebrate lively theater reactions, and touch on relationship anxiety and moral questions. They also share quick picks: a Natchez documentary, a Brandy remix, and Netflix’s Age of Attraction.
