Retrogrades

Retrogrades #3: The shoe doesn’t fit in ‘A Cinderella Story’

The State Hornet — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:16:52 -0700

Authors: James Fife, Chris Woodard, Julianna Rodriguez & Evan Patocka

In the third episode of Retrogrades, podcast editor James Fife and managing editor Chris Woodard welcome DEI editor Julianna Rodriguez to revisit the 2004 romantic comedy “A Cinderella Story,” a ‘modern day’ retelling of the archetype story Cinderella.

Rodriguez and the guys discuss the overabundance of rom-coms in the early 2000's and whether or not the slipper fits the mold in the Hilary Duff classic.

Retrogrades examines a popular piece of media from around 20 years ago, and re-explores its content. The podcast reviews the content, provides context from the time of its release and dives into whether or not the content has aged well into the current zeitgeist.

Retrogrades #2: A not so ‘Hot Fuss’

The State Hornet — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:37:31 -0700

Authors: Chris Woodard, James Fife, Evan Patocka

In the second episode of Retrogrades, podcast editor James Fife and managing editor Chris Woodard, revisit the single-driven debut album from The Killers, “Hot Fuss.” Fife and Woodard discuss “Mr. Brightside,” 80s-inspired pop rock and the struggles of creating catchy stadium-rocking tunes.

Retrogrades #1: ‘I, Robot’ you, get dizzy

The State Hornet — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:41:55 -0800

In the first episode of Retrogrades, podcast editor James Fife and managing editor Chris Woodard, revisit the 2004 summer blockbuster “I, Robot.” Fife and Woodard discuss technological advances from 2004, Will Smith’s impressive early-2000s run and the film itself.

Retrogrades examines a popular piece of media from around 20 years ago and re-explores its content. The podcast reviews the content, provides context from the time of its release and dives into whether or not the content has aged well into the current zeitgeist.