The Minimum Commitment Podcast

The Minimum Commitment: Film Theory in Small Doses
Short episodes. Big ideas.

Hosted by Donn Lawler—film scholar, audio obsessive, and lifelong cinephile—The Minimum Commitment explores movies through sharp, focused analysis.
Each 5–10 minute episode breaks down a single film using a distinct film theory, from formalism and myth criticism to feminist and Marxist lenses.
No filler. No tangents. Just meaningful insights delivered with style, sound, and structure.

Whether you’re a film student, podcast fan, or just someone who loves to think deeply about movies, this channel gives you powerful film theory in a format that respects your time.

Subscribe for:
– Weekly episodes
– Genre-focused arcs (sci-fi, noir, horror, and more)
– Smart commentary without the pretension
– Cinematic storytelling meets academic insight

🎧 Audio-first.
🎬 Theory-driven.
💡 Minimum Commitment, Maximum Meaning.