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Ep 3. Challengers & the Mirror of Desire
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Ep 3. Challengers & the Mirror of Desire

Exploring desire, longing, and ambition in Guadagnino’s Challengers.

“Desire is a mirror. It shows us what we want and reflects our fears back at us.”

In this audio journal, we dive into Challengers (2024), unpacking its tangled web of desire, longing, and ambition. Through vivid cinematography, dynamic performances, and deeply flawed characters, the film holds up a mirror to our own wants and insecurities.

Join me as I explore the complexities of Art, Tashi, and Patrick’s relationships, and reflect on what desire reveals about us.

Spoiler Warning: If you haven’t watched Challengers, bookmark this episode for later.

Let’s talk desire: what did you take away from Challengers?

This year I watch 35 films. What would you like to hear me yap about?

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Layers of Now
Layers of Now is an audio journal that dives into the messy, ever-changing nature of our identities and experiences. With curiosity, humor, and raw honesty, I attempt to unravel how culture, philosophy, politics, and everyday life collide and shape who we are. Through reflections, storytelling, and discussions, it’s an invitation to slow down, question, and embrace the chaos of being human.
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