Zoe takes a closer look at the surprise hit K-Pop Demon Hunters — a movie she initially dismissed but ended up loving. What looked like a flashy kids’ film turned out to be a heartfelt, action-packed story with humor, catchy songs, and deeper themes than expected. She unpacks the meaning behind the title, gives context for parents concerned about the word “demon,” and shares why this film is more than just a “girl movie.”

Zoe also explores how the movie’s themes of shame, redemption, and sacrificial love unexpectedly align with Christian values, even though the film itself isn’t religious. With anime-inspired visuals, fun characters, and a message that resonates across cultures and ages, K-Pop Demon Hunters might just be the most meaningful family film of the year — and Zoe’s here to tell you why.

Have you seen the film? What do you think? Did you enjoy it? Let Zoe know on instagram by following her @reel.zoe or on Threads for her takes on pop-culture and media.

In a world where movie tickets are pricey and you could spend hours browsing streaming platforms, Zoe is here to help by giving you the nuts and bolts of a movie or TV show without the spoilers! But movies and shows are more than just mindless consumables, they’re stories that tell us something about our world and the people around us. Zoe invites you into a deeper conversation about media and how to navigate modern storytelling.

Welcome to my game show, "Whooo Said!"

Hi, I'm Zoe, your resident movie-nerd at 100.3 Real FM. Every Wednesday night, we play my game of movie quote trivia. Contestants win points for correctly guessing the movie quote's character, the movie it's from, and the actor or actress is double the points. There are four rounds, with points increasing each time as the level increases. Do you speak movie-quote? Then this is the game for you! Play along by listening every Wednesday or here on my movie-review podcast. Thanks for joining me!

Tonight's contestant: My Dad! We played this game "Who Said" around the dinner table as kids, and my dad says he's the original inventor.

Welcome to my game show, "Whooo Said!"

Hi, I'm Zoe, your resident movie-nerd at 100.3 Real FM. Every Wednesday night, we play my game of movie quote trivia. Contestants win points for correctly guessing the movie quote's character, the movie it's from, and the actor or actress is double the points. There are four rounds, with points increasing each time as the level increases. Do you speak movie-quote? Then this is the game for you! Play along by listening every Wednesday or here on my movie-review podcast. Thanks for joining me!

Tonight's contestant: GLADDEN, an artist, singer/songwriter you can hear on 100.3 Real FM and elsewhere!