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Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the chilling genius of The White Tiger. We talk about how the patriarchy hurts everyone, whether or not the grandmother was a pariah, the tragedy of corruption, and if this novel turned Netflix movie does more good than harm to the people and reputation of India by being written by an “outsider.” Enjoy! Book and movie recap runs from 7.51 - 14.32 Show notes, helpful lin...

Jennifer and Kaylia resist the urge to sing Rebel Girl while discussing this new Netflix movie. Mostly. Join us for a conversation about white feminism, intersectionality, the frustration with sexist dress codes, and of course how all this affects the boys. Does this very earnest film go far enough to radicalize the next generation of feminists? Does Vivian actually learn anything? What exactly is...

We are going to hit 50 episodes in a few weeks. WOW!!!! We have some great giveaways and swag for you… check out all the ways we are celebrating including some great giveaways and prizes! https://kmmamedia.com/2021/03/08/50-episode-celebration/

Kaylia and Jennifer talk about this Australian “gothic” novel turned Australian melodrama movie. We ask the burning questions: How many characters is too many characters? Does it count as LGBTQ representation when it’s a secret? Where is the church? How much tragedy can one dressmaker take? How do you fix this novel? Yes, we have answers to all of these and more. Happy listening! For more informat...

Kaylia and, special guest Claudya, discuss the book and movie: Like Water For Chocolate. Join us for a conversation about magical realism, the true tragic characters, the trouble with translations, the subversive feminist qualities, and the disappointment of Pedro. Plus, Kaylia continues her trend of not being able to pronounce anything properly. She’s working on it, and she’s sorry. All that plus...

Kaylia and, special guest host, Leah talk about this YA novel turned movie. We discuss crappy parenting choices, crappy writing choices, and how charming Mille Bobby Brown is. Was Enola a Mary Sue, a perfect iteration of a young naive girl, a heroine worth rooting for, or maybe a bit of everything? We also discuss the gross misogyny of Sherlock, the villainess of Mycroft, and how the movie really,...

Kaylia and her special guest (8 year old Ella) discuss the classic Charlotte’s Web, the classic 1973 Charlotte’s Web and then the 2006 Charlotte’s Web… is it also destined to be a classic? What changes from book to movie to movie worked? Which changes didn’t? Is it cool to talk about death so much in a kid’s book or is it ok because of the songs and cuteness? All this and more in our episode! For...

Jennifer and Kaylia revisit a book neither of them liked the first time around because they both love George Clooney and in his infinite wisdom, he has made a movie based on that book. Will they join the masses of people who love this book? Did the movie do it justice or make it better? Was there a transformational moment or just a lot of flashbacks? In the end… is this a beak bummer book and movi...

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss A Christmas Story. Does this classic movie transcend generational expectations of morality? Are there classic holiday movie moments about love and hope or is it just children in pain and the virtues of consumerism? Does it matter that Ralphie is kinda an a-hole to his friends? Who is the hero and why is it “the old man”? Do you need the book to put the movie in context...

Kaylia and Jennifer solve the problems of the working poor not through religion or education but through stricter domestic violence laws and exposure to other cultures. No, not really. But wouldn’t that be nice? What we actually do is try to find the kernels of good stuff in the book and movie, bemoan the lack of Mamaw and Lindsey’s stories, and trumpet the awesomeness of Planned Parenthood. Hillb...

Kaylia and special guest Jess talk about the Danish Girl. Or, to be more honest, Kaylia and Jess rant about what should have been called "Gerda's Very Sad Decade" We talk fan fiction of real people, the low bar for transgender stories, the historical inaccuracies, and all the missed opportunities, so many missed opportunities. For more information or for show notes, visit www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and Leah discuss Jurassic Park in this super-sized episode. We talk dinosaurs, life lessons, chaos theory, and the travesty of the Genaro character assassination. Plus a Schitt's Creek shoutout and some gleeful celebration of bad guy death. Enjoy! Show notes and more information at www.kmmamedia.com

** Special Crossover Halloween Episode** It's the story about abusive relationships, fighting against changing cultural norms, the victory of the self-sufficient American hero, the rejection of authority, and eschewing of the very institutions that should be able to make sense of the supernatural world... And a giant pig. In other words, a horror story about real estate in the 70s.. That's right,...

Sex, murder, mental health, incest, .... maybe masturbation? Yep, must be Psycho! Is Norman sympathetic? How much trivia is trivial? A dramatic reading, an apology to a friend from college, and a potentially unpopular opinion about if the movie is worth the hype. PLUS, a rousing discussion of phallic objects. Enjoy! More information and show notes at www.kmmamedia.com

Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a discussion of the classic Fahrenheit 451, 1953 novel and 1966 movie. We discuss censorship, the difference between knowledge and expertise, the hypocrisy of Bradbury, and whether the two trouble makers in the movie were gay or just bros. Also a supplemental interview with an English teacher AND a bit of trivia about Playboy magazine! Enjoy!

Join us for a slightly rushed conversation about The Mountain Between Us. Book: Hey look, a perfect man shows off how stellar he is by taking care of an enfeebled woman while grieving for the totally unnecessary death of his wife and there is a lot of snow. Movie: Hey look, two well rounded characters who are strangers use teamwork to survive and there is a lot of pretty snow. And a really crappy...

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Wild (From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail). Join us as we compare it to another White Woman on Walkabout novel and attempt to find the beauty and the flaws in the book and film adaptation. Spoilers: Kaylia hates nature and Jennifer hates when people sexually objectify others! Also, we both hate when people make stupid choices that put themselves in danger. Plu...

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the 1997 book and 2004 film Ella Enchanted. Will we fall under its spell? Did we need the talking snake? Do the creepy moments outweigh the pure delight? Which curse breaking method was the best? All this plus the obligatory Star Trek reference and a Special Guest gives her take at the very end! Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sou...

Join Kaylia and Matthew as they discuss the racism, classism, misogyny, and homoeroticism of the 1885 novel and the 2004 miniseries. Yeah, we went full Hallmark channel on this one… and yes, we explain why. Plus the obligatory Star Trek shout out, an overabundance of ambushes, and Chekov’s gun(shot wound). Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www....

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the memoir and award-winning book and film Born On The 4th Of July. This episode is light on jokes and heavy on themes. We talk about toxic masculinity, the acting chops of Tom Cruise, and how we are sort of still living the protests and social upheaval of the 1970s in 2020. And yes, Kaylia sings the darn song. For more information about this show as well as show notes...

Mary Poppins!. Spoiler alert: we both LOVE this movie. And we have complicated feelings about the books. Plus we strive to answer the burning questions: Was Winifred a joke? How many times will Kaylia tell the “cow story”? When is it ok to prank the actors? Just how vain was Mary Poppins? Is it ever ok to make a joke about stealing Jello from cancer patients? And will Kaylia be able to make it thr...

Join Chris and Kaylia to discuss the grossness of the added VP character, how the book dealt with race, the double standard of the default position (straight, white), the importance of Leah, “the tumbler,” and how this light fluffy book dealt with some big serious issues in such a delightfuly realistic way. Hooray for a joyful gay teen romance! Plus all the ways you can celebrate pride and be an a...

Join Kaylia and Ryan as they discuss the heroic acts of this unforgettable battle that doesn’t always get as much attention in US history as it should. We talk about heroics, big questions, the horrors of war… and also a Cpt. Picard/Star Trek shoutout because… well.. Of course. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Kaylia and Catherine for a discussion of Little Fires Everywhere (the 2017 novel and 2020 Hulu miniseries). We discuss the BIG adaptation changes including, race, queerness, and how much Izzy was, or wasn’t, wanted by her mother. Also, no Star Trek shout outs and only one fire related pun! Kaylia is, apparently, learning restraint! For more information about this show as well as show notes (w...

Join Kaylia and Keith for a discussion about Ready Player One. There are plenty of Easter Eggs in our recording for those of you who like to go frame by frame. In related news, Kaylia hates love, Keith doesn’t hate the book, and we both gush about the awesomeness of MMORPGs. Note: This was our first attempt recording during the pandemic, so the audio quality is not great. We got better, but this o...