But Is It?

For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: Book Beth referenced - Never Whistle at Night by Shane Halk Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://www.sagaftra.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://www.wgaeast.org/ Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller Music by Devin Wall Artw...

For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/movies/mean-girls-tina-fey.html Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://www.sagaftra.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://www.wgaeast.org/ Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller Music by Devin Wa...

For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://news.temple.edu/news/2023-07-19/barbie-s-world-why-story-and-marketing-barbie-matters https://screencraft.org/blog/america-ferreras-glorious-barbie-monologue-explained The song Beth refers to is Fight Song by Rachel Platten. The book on Seth MacFar...

In this episode, we ask the question, when it was released, Wonder Women felt like a revolutionary female-led film, but did it spark the revolution we thought it would?  For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.spotlightjournal.org/issue-ii/feminism-and-the-female-superhero-gender-in-...

In this episode, we ask the question, Lisa Frankenstein has been dubbed a highschool horror rom com, but is it deeper than that?  For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.reddit.com/r/AMCScreenUnseen/comments/1ajvqmu/what_did_you_think_of_lisa_frankenstein/   https://scriptmag.com/int...

In this episode, we ask the question, Sex Education explores the universal theme of sexual coming of age, but is it sex positive?  For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sex-education-season-4-transgender-rights-netflix-terf-uk-1234830399...

In this episode, we ask the question, Mad Max Fury Road at face value is a macho film with cars, explosions and guns, but is it actually feminist? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://www.sagaftra.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://www.wgaeast.org/...

In this episode, we ask the question, Priscilla and To Wong Foo were released around the same time and portray three drag queens traveling cross country, but do they tell the same story? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://tigernewspaper.com/revisiting-the-adventures-of-priscilla-que...

In this episode, we ask the question: Dickinson is not an accurate historical representation of Emily’s life, but does it still capture her feminist spirit? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . References and Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Dickinson https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/ Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Artist and Lab...

In this episode, we ask the question, Clueless is a 90s retelling of the feminist classic Emma, but is it itself feminist? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Resources: https://feministing.com/2015/07/22/its-fine-to-like-clueless-but-dont-call-it-a-feminist-movie/ https://philosophynow.org/issues/109...

In this episode, we ask the question, Ghostbusters doesn’t have an overtly feminist message, but is it feminist? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://www.sagaftra.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://www.wgaeast.org/ Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Muel...

 In this episode, we ask the question, Bridgerton is known for its colorblind casting, but is it feminist? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.businessinsider.com/julia-quinn-bridgerton-book-changes-season-2-breakdown-interview-2022-4 https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/art...

In this episode, we ask the question: Sleeping Beauty is one of the most iconic examples of what a Disney princess is, but is Aurora a good role model? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . References and Resources: https://www.instagram.com/kierra_lewis1/ https://bookshop.org Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Artist and Labor Support: https://enterta...

 In this episode, we ask the question: 9 to 5 is about the quintessential abusive workplace of the late 20th century, but is it still relevant today? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://www.sagaftra.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://www.wgaeast.or...

In this episode, we ask the question: Lessons in Chemistry is a feminist look at women working in the 50s and 60s, but is it an accurate portrayal of women for the time? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://screenrant.com/lessons-in-chemistry-harriet-difference-book-scope-producers/  ...

In this episode, we ask the question: The Woman in Me is Britney’s chance to tell her story, but is it also the story of a feminist awakening? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://bookshop.org/ https://www.mahoganybooks.com/ Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org...

In this episode, we ask the question: First Wives Club is about female empowerment, but is it pitting women against women? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Artist and Labor Support: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://www.sagaftra.org/ https://www.wga.org/ https://www.wgaeast.org/ Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and...

In this episode, we ask the question: Hairspray is a cult classic that is anti-racist and body inclusive, but is it? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/partnership-john-waters-and-divine/   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer   https://blog.nationalarchives.gov....

In this episode, we ask the questions: Love Actually is a favorite Christmas movie, but is it actually the worst Christmas movie ever?, Some consider Die Hard a Christmas movie, but is it?, and Love Hard is a movie about catfishing but is it still a really cute Christmas movie? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads Re...

In this episode, we ask the question, Hocus Pocus is a Halloween favorite But is it better the second time around? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/hocus-pocus-feminist-film-halloween-movie-sarah-jessica-parker-bette-midler-child-free-witches-feminism/72916...

In this episode, we ask the question, is Rocky Horror Picture Show is an iconic cult classic but is it a great film or is it a great community? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://nofilmschool.com/rocky-horror-picture-show-best-cult-classic https://semgulf.com/news/5-reasons-the-rock...

In this episode, we ask the question, is Schitts Creek is heralded for its lack of homophobia but is it intersectional? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-54240141 https://aninjusticemag.com/5-ways-schitts-creek-got-it-right-1860aece33b6 https://www.firstpo...

In this episode, we ask the question, The Goonies is remembered as a movie where misfits overcome and people aren’t what they seem, but is it full of harmful stereotypes? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/dpdfilm/chapter/the-goonies-1985/ https://www.ranke...

In this episode, we ask the question, is Everything Everywhere All At Once is celebrated as an Asian story, but is it only an Asian story? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://vogue.sg/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-viewpoint-asian-representation/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/out...

In this episode, we ask the question, throughout the progression of the series, Game of Thrones was faced with increasing criticism of racism and misogyny, but is it racist and misogynistic? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon . Follow us on social: Instagram TikTok Twitter Threads References and Research: https://www.themarysue.com/we-will-no-longer-be-promoting-hbos-ga...