Strong Female Lead

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia continue their deep dive into the trope of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl with an in-depth look into Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind and the complicated character of Clementine, played by Kate Winslet.  The hosts continue to challenge the MPDG sticker that is placed on any quirky female character that exists outside of the norm, lives freely and god forb...

This week on the podcast, Tessa & Tricia discuss the Manic Pixie Dream Girl in 500 Days of Summer. If only we all had a wise younger sister to tell us, "Just because she likes the same bizzaro crap you do doesn't mean she's your soul mate." Ugh, college would have been so much easier!    If you'd like to choose a movie for the podcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcast and include your pick there...

This week, Tessa and Tricia fan girl over Ali Wong's movie debut, Always be My Maybe; written by Randall Park and the Hard Knock Wife herself. They chat Ali's brand of humor, Tessa's crush on Randall, Tricia's crush on Marcus' dad, their shared obsession with sad Keanu, and more. Grab a tin of spam and enjoy!   If you'd like to choose a movie for the podcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcast and...

This week, Tessa and Tricia get REAL in this therapy session of an episode when discussing Welcome to Me, starring Kristen Wiig.  They chat about the depiction of mental illness in media, the ethical issues raised in Alice's Kleig's show, and the black mirror that is reality tv.  Also, Tricia learns she has SFL privilege.  All in the name of swan boats!   If you'd like to choose a movie for the po...

Join Tessa and Tricia as they discuss the SFLs of Suspiria, starring Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Tilda Swinton and ... Tilda Swinton.  No one can figure out what Susie knew, Hilary wonders why the dancers are doing ballet wrong, and Tessa and Tricia consult a feelings wheel in order to navigate their post-Suspiria emotional state. Everyone agrees that Tilda is QUEEN, Tessa just wants to love so...

**Drums, horns, classy house band** Welcome to Late Night with SFL! On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia chat about the SFLs of Late Night - written by Mindy Kaling and starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson. While this may be Mindy Kaling's story, it's pretty clear that it is actually Tessa's (which makes Hilary both happy and angry). The hosts chat about diversity hires, the boys club that...

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia talk  Arrival  starring SFL Amy Adams. Tessa shares her love for Montana and AmTrack, while Tricia confesses her hate for "that Greyhound Life" and her prison pen-pal. They chat about future flashes and how we're beyond the help of the heptapods, and attempt to communicate without the concept of time (whatever that means).  Also, is Jeremy Renner's characte...

While Tricia is in LA recording the Sexy Unique Podcast (@sexyuniquepod), Tessa along with guest Ellen Carlson (@_ellenisdead) talk Shrill! The brand new Hulu Original Shrill stars Aidy Bryant and is based on the novel by Lindy West. Tessa and Ellen talk about their 10 year friendship and everything thing from their disdain for "Tone Tanya" to living life a quarter mile at a time.     If you'd lik...

This week on Strong Female Lead, Tricia and Tessa watch West Side Story, starring Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer! West Side Story is about teen from rival 1950's New York gangs fall in love, but tensions arise after someone calls a Jet a Chicken. It's just too bad no one had a Pepsi to diffuse the tension.    If you'd like to choose a movie for the podcast, leave us a review on Appl...

A word from our host: Tessa would like to preface this episode by letting our listeners know that she has never and doesn't ever plan on holding anyone hostage😉 On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia celebrate the SFLs of 9-5, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. They discuss the power of a shared enemy, how 9-5 was way ahead of its time, Tessa's love for a "mature" comedy, and h...

On this week's episode, friend of the pod and real life SFL, Kam DeAngelis, joins Tessa and Tricia to discuss Cruel Intentions, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reece Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Ryan Phillippe.  They chat about life in 1999, Pimp My Ride, and bunkering down for Y2K.  Ryan Phillippe's acting chops are celebrated, the terms of "the bet" explored, and whether Kathryn and Sebastian w...

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On this week's episode, Tessa and Trasha discuss the SFLs of the hilarious romantic comedy, Crazy Rich Asians.  Also, Hilary and Tricia chat about that #nanny life and Tessa reveals that she doesn't believe in charities.  Everyone is mad at Nick for not sufficiently prepping Rachel before meeting his family and Tricia wants a friend that will buy her a shopping spree.   And, that wedding!  Need we...

Join hosts Tessa and Tricia as they dive head first into the box office breaking movie that is Us. You'll find out that Tricia's obsession with Tessa and her fraternal twin is no match for Tessa's distaste for the twins of Hollywood. Tricia shares why she has such an infatuation with strong jaw lines on female actors, while Tessa makes the rest of us feel like big babies for being afraid of this m...

This week, in honor of 420, Tessa and Tricia break down the pilot episode of Weeds and explore the dynamic and terrifically flawed SFLs, Nancy Botwin and Celia Hodes, played by Mary Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins.  They chat about the relationship between the two women while examining Nancy's decision-making skills, applauding Celia's one-liners, and learning about quaaludes.  Also, Tessa sha...

This week on Strong Female Lead, Tessa and Tricia take on the cinematic masterpiece that is Roma, starring SFL AF Oscar Nominee Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira  and directed by Oscar Winner Alfonso Cuarón .  The ladies throw shade at the concept of Daddy Day Care, discuss what it actually means to be ghosted and conspire on how to make Tessa's dream of a 5150 vacation a reality.  Tessa shares t...

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss the SFLs of Happy Death Day, starring Jessica Rothe, and Juno, starring Ellen Page and Jennifer Garner. Tricia shares her affinity for all things time loop and Tessa shares her hatred for the killer's baby mask. The ladies come to the realization that the plot of Juno is dense as fuck and Jason Bateman's confusing hair status is explored. Everyone b...

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia wax nostalgic as they discuss the 90s rom-com cult classic, Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone.  They chat about the unapologetically fabulous SFL that is Cher Horowitz and debate the merit of setting up two teachers for personal gain.  The uncomfortable but not illegal romance between Cher and her ex-stepbrother, Josh (Paul Rudd), is explored, Tricia sh...

Tessa and Tricia literally drop everything in order to see this week's selection, Captain Marvel! Listen to Tessa freak out about every detail of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and Tricia gives us the scary details of her best IRL SFL moments!   If you'd like to choose a movie for the podcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcast and include your pick there!! Also, keep up with all things SFL b...

Be our guest as Tessa and  Tricia  discuss the SFL struggle illustrated in Tangerine, starring Kitana Kiki Rodriguez (aka Sin-Dee Rella), and the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson.  They explore the parallels found in both stories and the SFL power moves of Sin-Dee Rella and Belle, as well as chat about "real fish" and the elaborate eyeliner parties of the Disney one...

This week, Tessa and Tricia dive into the utter insanity of Valerian, starring Cara Delevingne, and the 90s hole that is Chasing Amy, starring Joey Lauren Adams and a very R&B Ben Affleck.   They discuss whether the lead characters can be considered SFLs all while exploring the existence of cum guns and a Molly-induced World's Fair.  The merit of Chasing Amy as a progressive film of its time is ho...

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss the SFLs of the rom-com you love to hate, Something Borrowed, starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson. The hosts newly formed relationship is tested as they duke it out over who is the less terrible human: Rachel or Darcy.  Hilary's role as pod mediator is solidified and an off-air kumbaya moment brings everyone back together. If you love rom-coms...

Tessa and Tricia chat about the SFLs of the heartfelt "abobo" rom-com, Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate, and the "1989 Tour de Force," Teen Witch, starring Blake Lively's older sister.   They discuss whether abortions can be funny and how Tessa isn't looking forward to getting one.   They also reflect on life in the 80s and examine their own high school experiences, which included "paint it bla...

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