Apr 15, 202658 minS0
<p>UMass Amherst is hosting the 33rd rendition of the Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival this month, and the UMassterclass podcast dove into the inner workings of this year's...
About this Podcast:
The official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Your go-to show for students, filmmakers, and film faculty getting educated, together, on all things film, television, and screen media. UMassterclass is written and produced by students in the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst. Hosts Rianna Jakson and Kiefer Callewaert. Production crew Gabby Mosher, Ryan Gies, Mariana Carmo, Ved Shankavaram, and Kaliska Wiley.
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What is UMassterclass about?
The official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Your go-to show for students, filmmakers, and film faculty getting educated, together, on all things film, television, and screen media. UMassterclass is written and produced by students in the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst. Hosts Rianna Jakson and Kiefer Callewaert.
What has UMassterclass covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S4E6: 33rd Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival" (15 April 2026, 58 minutes), "S4E5: Oscars Review (Sentimental Value, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, Sinners)" (16 March 2026, 69 minutes), and "S4E4: Lee Chang-dong & Historical Context" (24 February 2026, 43 minutes).
How often does UMassterclass publish?
UMassterclass publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 29 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on UMassterclass?
Booking probability for UMassterclass is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. UMassterclass requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. UMassterclass's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Mar 16, 20261h 9mS0
<p>It's Oscars day!! Today, the UMassterclass team along with special guest Paola Delmaschio give you their thoughts on some of this year's nominations for Best Picture. Take a listen and...
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S4E4: Lee Chang-dong & Historical Context
Feb 24, 202643 minS0<p>Today, UMassterclass is featuring the second episode in a two-part series by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs. In this episode, Bella dives into South Korean history to give historical and cultural...
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S4E3: Lee Chang-dong & Representations of Trauma
Nov 23, 202534 minS0<p>Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs last fall. This first episode of two begins to highlight emotional representation of trauma in film by Lee...
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S4E2: Queering Culture, the Desire Trilogy
Sep 30, 20251h 39mS0<p>Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by former UMass students, Ceeb Kennedy and Brian Licata! Both students graduated in the spring of 2025, having participated in the Film Studies program. In this episode...
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S4E1: Monty Python
Sep 4, 202522 minS4<p>Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by the team's new co-host, Conrad Johnson! This episode looks at interviews with the cast and production team of the Monty Python series, reviewing techniques and unique...
- Feb 24, 202421 minS2
<p>Today, UMassterclass is featuring a special episode with the team's own Gabby Mosher!</p> <p>The Romantic Comedy: a movie that appeals mostly to women. Exploring love and romance by utilizing humor, this genre is...
- May 3, 202339 minS3
<p>Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the MMFF with UMassterclass! In this episode, host Rianna Jakson talks to Co-Director Daniel Pope on the meaning of this year's theme, "Before After" and each transformative film of...
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Welcome to UMassterclass!
Apr 7, 20234 minS0<p>Welcome to UMassterclass, the official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst!</p> <p>Get a taste of what the show is like, meet every member of the team, and learn more about the origins...
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S3E1: Pretty Little Liars / Deep Red
Mar 22, 202354 minS3<p>In this special episode, host Rianna Jakson discusses Pretty Little Liars (showrunner I. Marlene King) and Deep Red (or, Profondo russo) (1975, dir. Dario Argento). This episode was produced through Professor Daniel...
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Special Episode: King of Hearts / The Jerk
Feb 14, 202325 minS0<p>First special episode of the new year!<br> <br> Today, UMassterclass is featuring an episode by the team’s very own Kaliska Wiley! This special was produced through Professor Daniel Pope’s Film Writing and Criticism...
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Podcast Extra: The Batman / Se7en
Oct 31, 202234 minS0<p>Welcome to season 3! In their special debut extra for Halloween, hosts Rianna Jakson and Kiefer Callewaert examine the inspirations lifted from classical mythology and literature between The Batman (dir. Matt Reeves)...
- Jul 13, 202239 minS2
<p>In this second part of season 2 episode 3, hosts Jacky Celestino and Emily Ko turn to The Green Knight (dir. David Lowery) to continue their discussion on what it means to truly live, how the film relates to an...
- Jul 13, 202247 minS2
<p>In this first part of season 2 episode 3, hosts Jacky Celestino and Emily Ko talk about Nine Days (dir. Edson Oda) and delve into its existentialist themes like what does it mean to live a meaningful life? They also...
Mar 9, 202229 minS2<p>Happy second week of this year's MMFF! In this podcast extra, host Emily Ko talks to Guest Curator Laura McGough, Assistant Curator Nefeli Forni, and Co-Director Daniel Pope about this year's theme (Indigeneities)...
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S2E2: Chloé Zhao Part 2
Dec 6, 202150 minS2<p>In this second part of season 2 episode 2, host Emily Ko talks about Chloé Zhao’s The Rider and Nomadland. She discusses the cowboy identity, feminist filmmaking, nomadic living, and more! With special guests...
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S2E2: Chloé Zhao Part 1
Dec 6, 202147 minS2<p>In this first part of season 2 episode 2, host Emily Ko talks about Chloé Zhao’s filmmaking journey, as well as her first feature film, Songs My Brothers Taught Me. She discusses the film’s contemplative portrayal of...
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Welcome to UMassterclass!
Nov 19, 202117 minS0<p>Welcome to UMassterclass, the official, award-winning podcast of the Film Studies program at UMass Amherst!</p> <p>Get a taste of what the show is like, meet every member of the team, and learn more about the origins...
Oct 26, 202111 minS2<p>In this podcast extra, host Emily Ko interviews Nefeli Forni, coordinator of the 80 Years of Xanadu: Legacies of Citizen Kane conference that is taking place on December 3. Nefeli invites faculty, graduate, and...
- Aug 18, 20211h 12mS2
<p>Last episode of the summer! In this guest episode, host Ben Sepinuck gives an overview of the Best Picture nominees of the 2021 Academy Awards. He talks about films like Judas and the Black Messiah, Minari...
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