Voir — Season 1
Take a closer look at the stories that captured our imaginations.
About this season
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
Episodes (6)
1. Summer of the Shark
6.3Aired 6 December 2021 • 17 min
For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.
2. Ethics of Revenge
7.0Aired 6 December 2021 • 18 min
Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.
3. But I Don't Like Him
7.5Aired 6 December 2021 • 24 min
Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.
4. The Duality of Appeal
6.5Aired 6 December 2021 • 22 min
For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.
5. Film vs Television
6.5Aired 6 December 2021 • 20 min
How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.
6. Profane and Profound
7.5Aired 6 December 2021 • 23 min
For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.