Each year at the Melbourne International Film Festival, a panel of guests gather to dissect the highs and lows of the zeitgeist. 

Host Michael Sun, essayist and regular writer for the Guardian, is joined by actor and writer Maria Angelico, Chicago–based New York Magazine Vulture culture critic Angelica Jade Bastién and visiting Los Angeles Times film critic Amy Nicholson to discuss the most overrated, underrated and personal favourite moments in movies, TV, podcasts and books of the past 12 months. Hear hot takes, heated discussions and great recommendations to enjoy post-festival. 

Featured music is ‘Golden Hour’ by Sarah the Illstrumentalist.

Each year at the Melbourne International Film Festival, a panel of guests gather to dissect the highs and lows of the zeitgeist. Host Michael Sun, essayist and regular writer for the Guardian, is joined by actor and writer Maria Angelico, Chicago&ndash;based New York Magazine Vulture culture critic Angelica Jade Basti&eacute;n and visiting Los Angeles Times film critic Amy Nicholson to discuss the most overrated, underrated and personal favourite moments in movies, TV, podcasts and books of the past 12 months. Hear hot takes, heated discussions and great recommendations to enjoy post-festival.&nbsp;
Featured music is &lsquo;Golden Hour&rsquo; by Sarah the Illstrumentalist.

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