Late to the Party with Nikki & Bri

Would Kathleen Kelly from  You've Got Mail  be a thriving small business owner today? Join us as we delve into the world of Nora Ephron with Shawnee Mead (The Podcast Around the Corner). We discuss her timeless writing, the mantra "everything is copy", and her oeuvre of films from Silkwood to Julie & Julie (and Nora b-sides like  Mixed Nuts  and  Bewitched) . We also explore the timeless appea...

This week we are unlocking an episode from our very short-lived Gilmore Girls podcast. We discuss the first season that includes an introduction to the two Lorelei's and Stars Hollow. The season also includes Rory's acceptance to Chilton, sweet sixteens, Dean, Donna Reed, and a thousand yellow daisies. Tune in for all the Gilmore talk, stay for the Howard Dean impressions and a life lesson from Ku...

This week we watched the film of the year, The Substance (2024), and go Down the Drain after reading Julia Fox’s memoir. Topics discussed include: Julia Fox’s journey to being an It Girl (and Josh Safdie’s muse), Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley's career best performances, impossible beauty standards, hagsploitation films, reference Miley Cyrus' memoir Miles to Go, and ask ourselves would we take T...

To cope with our political anxiety, we discuss our election night counterprogramming. We dive into Netflix’s Martha documentary and find comfort in a Sex and the City rewatch. We also explore the cultural shift towards the tradwife and the unpack pros and cons of archival fashion.   Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to...

On this week's episode, Nikki gets married, Bri starts a flash mob to Cher’s Believe, we discuss Bridesmaids as a recession-core masterpiece, and get into Wicked’s wickedly prevalent marketing campaign.   Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to...

Join us as we spend an hour unpacking the 2002 film, The Hours. We discuss the iconic Nicole Kidman Oscar win (by a nose!), Julianne Moore's stellar performance as a repressed housewife, kissing Toni Collette, the Phillip Glass score, Meryl Streep's Clarissa as a autumn style icon, Ed Harris giving Angels in America, Virginia Wolff's Mrs. Dalloway, and (Julianne) more.    Listen to us on Apple: ht...

Today we discuss our new tv obsessions, The Penguin and Nobody Wants This, review Joker: Folie a Deux, and share our hot takes on Sweet Home Alabama. We also give first impressions on Charli XCX's new album, Brat but it's completely different, Bri’s pasta sauce journey, and more. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us...

Did Patrick Bateman invent the everything shower? Today we are discussing American Psycho. Digressions include: envisioning an alternate universe with Leo DiCaprio, Sigma Males and Wall Street Bros, the babygirl-ification of Patrick Bateman, Huey Lewis and the News, misreading Fight Club and more.    Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id15...

Who matches Stu Macher's freak? This week we revisit the iconic 1996 horror classic, Scream. Digressions include Sydney Prescott's generational trauma, Gale Weathers being that girl, why Halloween (1978) is a feminist film, the Nancy Grace-ification of news media, cyber cafe aesthetics, and bad 90s hairstyles.   Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-ni...

Today, we are sinking our teeth in all things vampires, from the iconic True Blood Rolling Stone cover to the Twilight saga's cultural impact. Digressions include: the vampire aesthetic, True Blood's queer representation and how the 2008 political landscape informed the series, Buffy's insane fanfics, the Vampire Diaries '  love triangle that had us all biting our nails (and raising a myriad of re...

This week we're doing a deep dive on the 1995 cult fashion classic, Party Girl and discussing the underrated (and short-lived) High Fidelity tv show. Digressions include: finding yourself through the Dewey Decimal system, the impeccable fashion of Parker Posey's Mary, The Nanny connections, Zoe Kravitz's cool girl persona, the irresistible charm of Da'vine Joy Randolph, and more. We also get into...

We met Sofia Coppola, soaked in the energy of the city during NYFW, and had a revelation about KT Tunstall’s Suddenly I See in relation to The Devil Wears Prada. Digressions include: The Bell Jar, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Angelina Jolie in Maria, and The Dare’s divisive new album.   Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to...

On today’s episode, we get into the Oasis reunion, recap our birthday karaoke celebration, and channel our inner Nicole Kidman AMC ad to discuss the joys of the movie theater. We also discuss Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut in Blink Twice, Josh Harnett in M. Night Shyamalan's Trap, Blake Lively’s It Ends with Us controversy, Addison Rae, the high camp in Death Becomes Her, the inevitable Bennifer...

This week we are yapping about 80s dance films. We break down the town politics in Footloose, Adrian Lyne’s Flashdance creating the MTV aesthetic, Jennifer Beals’ iconic fashion, Patrick Swayze’s dirty dancing, the Dirty Dancing to Gilmore Girls to High School Musical pipeline, and why these films are timeless classics. We also dive into Sabrina Carpenter’s Taste music video, channeling Death Beco...

Today we dive deep into the iconic 90s film Reality Bites . Join us as we explore themes of selling out, the allure of a bohemian lifestyle, and the challenges of navigating your twenties. We'll discuss the iconic performances of Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke, the relatable struggles of avoiding day jobs, and the Lisa Loeb banger, Stay (I Miss You). Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Ever wondered Bennifer in the 2000s were like? Well, Nikki and Bri are here to give you a hilarious, chaotic, and somewhat insightful take on it. This week, we dive into the infamous 2003 film "Gigli," starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. We discuss everything from the film's confusing tones to its questionable dialogue and even its surprising moments of heart. Also, Christopher Walken is in t...

Let's talk Lilith Fair! We're diving deep into the iconic festival that defined a generation. From the powerhouse lineups of the '90s to the controversial reboot, we're breaking down the highs and lows. Join us as we reminisce, analyze, and passionately argue for a Lilith Fair revival in 2024 (hello, Chappell Roan).   Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-w...

This week we are yapping about the Brat-ification of Kamala Harris, Daisy Edgar-Jones’ major It Girl glow up, and identifying with Barb & Star. We also give our thoughts on Ballerina Farm, Chappell Roan’s Gaga-eque journey to stardom, Maya Hawke’s twee-inspired singing career, Katy Perry’s Woman’s World, and more. Plus, we contemplate getting bangs, is this a Femininomenon? Listen to us on App...

Join us as we dissect every sequin, every ABBA classic, and every questionable singing voice. From Meryl Streep's iconic performance as Donna Sheridan to Pierce Brosnan's...interesting vocal stylings, we're covering it all. We'll explore Sophie's daddy issues, debate the best ABBA song, and wonder what exactly happened at the infamous wrap party.   00:00 – Mamma Mia! is Meryl Streep’s Best Work 15...

This week we rewatch Girls and realize that Hannah Horvath might be the voice of a generation. We also discuss Jack Schlossberg as Vogue’s new political correspondent (and our new Tiktok obsession), dive into Lorde’s Melodrama and the unhinged Jack Antonoff powerpoint, Gracie Abram’s The Secret of Us and why she is giving Lilith Fair, and a dissect Lorde’s verse on the Girl So Confusing Remix. 00:...

We unpack Lana Del Rey's Born to Die album, predict a potential 2010s Coachella core revival, and analyze Lana's signature Americana aesthetic. We'll also dish on our favorite unreleased tracks, explore her David Lynchian undercurrents, and dissect the unhinged (iconic) monologue from the "Ride" music video.   00:00 – Coachella Core Predictions 05:27 – Discovering Lana Del Rey 17:39 – Americana Im...

This week we're diving headfirst into the luxurious, satirical world of HBO's hit series, The White Lotus. Joining us is super fan (and Nikki’s fiancé) Ben Scott to dissect the show's exploration of wealth, privilege, and the simmering resentment that lurks beneath the surface. We also get into the addictive theme song, relating to Murray Bartlett’s Armand, the biting Gen Z commentary in the first...

Today we revisit Catwoman (2004). We sink our claws into the movie that derailed Halle Berry’s post-Oscar career, gave us a very campy Sharon Stone performance, and has plagued our thoughts since childhood. We'll discuss Halle Berry's unhinged portrayal of the feline superheroine, the film's ahead-of-its-time commentary on the beauty industry, and the chaotic CGI that makes this movie a campy mast...

This week we are channeling our inner Brat - we’re so Julia! Topics discussed: Charli XCX’s genius new album, the Brat Girl Summer starter pack, Chappell Roan’s meteoric rise to fame, Justin Timberlake’s cringe-worthy arrest, Ayo Edebri proving that she is the coolest girl in Hollywood in Bottoms, sharing our mutual adoration for Lana Del Rey with Billie Eilish, thoughts on Richard Linklater and G...

We dive into the bizarre world of Sofia Coppola's 2013 film,  The Bling Ring , unpacking the real-life crimes of a teenage Hollywood burglary crew. We'll explore the flashy lifestyle they craved, the role of celebrity obsession in their motives, and how Tumblr's early 2010s aesthetic fueled our fascination. Topics discussed: the audacity of the Bling Ring's robberies and how they targeted celebrit...