Female Gaze: The Film Club

Morgan and Chels welcome Chels' favorite person Claudia to wax poetically about the career of Sandra Oh. The Gals talk about some of her first and most memorable roles in Double Happiness, Arliss, The Princess Diaries, Sideways, and Under the Tuscan Sun, before talking about all things Grey's Anatomy and how Cristina Yang swept into their teenaged lives and stole their hearts.  They touc...

Morgan and Chels welcome back Ryan C. Showers and new special guest Greg Bacon for a double feature of Nia DaCosta's directorial debut Little Woods (2018) and Chloé Zhao's Oscar-winning Nomadland (2020). The gang dives into how each film deals with poverty, with Morgan and Chels going off about capitalism's role in deepening the cycle. Greg has some thoughts about the music in both...

For Pride, Morgan and Chels welcome their favorite bee charmer Cor to talk about every queer kid's cinematic rite of passage, queer-coded films! Chels and Cor attempt to give a definition and reminisce about being queer kids before realizing they were queer, and Morgan is the best ally this episode.  Then the gals deep dive into three queer films, Morgan brings up the most important fashion m...

Morgan and Chels welcome back special guest Nicole Ackman for their new infrequent series "A24 Coming-of-Age Films". The Gals talk about foundational themes of the genre, list their favorite A24 films, coming-of-age characters, and some of their favorites of the genre. Morgan mourns the late Lynn Shelton and Chels waxes poetically about her love of turtles.    Deep Dives Eighth Grade (Bo...

Recorded before the Oscars, Morgan &  Chels spotlight their favorite performances of the past year. The Gals dive into Chels' Indie Spirit ballot, get deep into the production of most of these films, and question the need for gendered awards categories. Chels' Indie Spirit Ballot Films we loved & definitely spoil: Arrival Black Bear Buffaloed Eurovision The Father First Cow The F...

The Gals are joined by Dan from  the Talk Me Into Podcast  to talk about one of their favorite filmmaking duos, and life-partners, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. Dan and the Gals breakdown their three big collaborations: Greenberg, Frances Ha, and Mistress America . We get deep into their specific writing style and how they never shy away from their flawed characters, before diving into the easy...

To celebrate Mother's Day, the Gals are joined by Grace Aki from Tell Me on a Sunday Podcast to discuss both the 1934 and 1959 versions of Imitation of Life. Grace and the Gals breakdown the differences between the two versions and how they both diverge from the book, praise Fredi Washington, Louise Beavers, and Juanita Moore, touch on the well-meaning nature of Claudette Colbert, dive into t...

Chels is out sick but Morgan is joined by special guest Val Thompson , writer for The Playlist and Consequence, to talk about their favorite "Guilty Pleasure" films. The Gals discuss the snobbish term and why we shouldn't feel bad for liking things before breaking down their favorite guilt-less pleasure films.  Morgan's Films Mars Attacks! (1996) Tomorrowland (2015) Val's...

The Gals are joined by Matt St. Clair from Cinema Sentries and The Film Experience to talk about the iconic filmmaking duo Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst. Matt and the Gals breakdown their three big collaborations: The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette , and The Beguiled, plus Kirsten's cameo in The Bling Ring . Please donate and support these great organizations! Send Chinatown Love Nationa...

The Gals are joined by Brian Skutle from Sonic Cinema to talk about their favorite film scores and soundtracks. Brian graces us with his musical knowledge, Morgan takes us back to her oboe days in band, and Chels admits her musical shortcomings. Brian's Picks The Crow 2001: A Space Odyssey Vertigo Morgan's Picks Edward Scissorhands A Monster Calls Pride & Prejudice Chels' Picks...

The Gals are joined by Miss Megan Mann from Those Gals Have Moxie and Once Upon a Stream to talk about Oscar nominations and our overall thoughts about this never-ending awards season. Please donate and support these great organizations! Send Chinatown Love National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum It Was A Banner Year For Asian Representation. Now What? By Connie Wang Frances McDormand Wins S...

Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Ryan C. Showers to dive into the career of his favorite chaotic Leo, Jennifer Lawrence. Join us as we dive into Lawrence's Oscar films Winters Bone, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle , and Joy, discuss the impact of the Hunger Game franchise, and her wild turn in mother! Follow us! Twitter Instagram Read Ryan's Work! Next Best Picture The Cas...

In this Bonus episode, Morgan and Chels reveal some of their 2021 Oscar Predictions and advocate for many of the under-recognized performances of the year. Tweet us your predictions and your ideal ballot! Follow us! Twitter Instagram

Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Peter Loves Movies from A Seat in the Aisle to talk about the decadent filmmaking duo Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig. The Gals and Peter breakdown the four collaborations Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, and Ghostbusters Let us know what you think of our picks and leave us a review with your favorite Netflix romantic comedy! Follow us! Twitter Instagram

Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Jenn from The Community Rewatch Podcast and Just About Write to talk about their favorite Netflix Romantic Comedies. The Gals breakdown the importance of the genre and each advocate for their personal favorite. Let us know what you think of our picks and leave us a review with your favorite Netflix romantic comedy!  Follow us! Twitter Instagram

Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Nicole Ackman to celebrate the moment that is Carey Mulligan. The Gals explore their favorite films in Mulligan's career and how she fits into every period piece, before sharing their thoughts about her new films Promising Young Woman, The Dig, and how she fits into the current awards season. Follow us! Twitter Instagram All Things Nicole Ackman!

Time to discuss the 36th Independent Spirit Award Nominations! Morgan investigates a peculiar snub, Chels talks about the challenge of being a voter, and the two celebrate an amazing set of nominees. Follow us! Twitter Instagram

In our inaugural episode, Morgan and Chels investigate the crime of Amy Adams losing six Oscars and reveal when she should have won. Follow us! Twitter Instagram