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Show notes: The Problem with "That's Problematic" your fav is problematic Witch, Please Secret Feminist Agenda The Craft trailer Artisanal brooms from Granville Island Fairuza Balk's Magickal Marketplace in Los Angeles Recommendations Lisa: Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer Andrea: Weaves, Wide Open Hannah: Jess Zimmerman, Role Monsters on Catapult Music recommendations: "Back to the '90s" by Do...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by musician, broadcaster and producer Louise Burns in the studio to discuss one of her favourite films: the Love Witch.  Join us as we dissect this fascinating tale of a beautiful young witch and her gothic Victorian apartment. Also discussed: plastic surgery, Halloween Fred Durst, Blade Runner and the secret life of octopuses. Episode 2 in our 4-part series...

October is Witch Month at Pop This! and we're kicking it off with the 1987 comedy-fantasy film The Witches of Eastwick, starring Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, Veronica Cartwright and Jack Nicholson. Also discussed: Lisa's diminishing capacity to do long reads, Andrea's youthful crush on oldish Jack Nicholson, and our collective love of Tegan and Sara.  Show notes: Test Your Fake New Jud...

Lisa talks about the acronym "FOMI" or fear of missing in, and how she'd prefer to stay home forever. Also discussed: the cast of Friends, Goldie Hawn's amazing career, Bill Murray in the 1980s and our special live event on Oct. 20. Show notes FOMI Private Benjamin trailer Goldie Hawn IMDB Stripes, starring Bill Murray Will the remake of Private Benjamin miss the point? Recommendations: Andrea: Sa...

Show notes: The Rabbit Hole, Seattle https://la.eater.com/2017/5/25/15688352/rabbit-hole-bar-los-angeles-valley-photos-inside-dive Skee-Ball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skee-Ball GeekGirlCon https://geekgirlcon.com/ Wild Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2-GSqPyl0 Eat. Pray. Love. Market. https://www.fastcompany.com/1680730/eat-pray-love-market Recommendations: Lisa: The Defenders http:/...

Show notes Why doing nothing is scary and so important: https://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2016/06/20/why-doing-nothing-is-so-scary-and-so-important/   Under the Tuscan Sun trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdJGMZDY0-8   Eat Pray Love trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjay5vgIwt4   Under the Crushing Weight of the Tuscan Sun: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/under-the-crushing-...

Join us as Lisa and Andrea discuss the 1992 American romantic thriller The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Also discussed: airport therapy dogs, Spandau Ballet, and Kevin Costner's onscreen kissing techniques. Show notes: Airport therapy dogs: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/therapy-dogs-to-comfort-travellers-at-vancouver-international-airport-1.4258320 The Bo...

It might not be the perfect back-to-school film choice, but we went for it nonetheless. Election, the 1999 black comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, is our main topic of discussion this week. Also discussed: Lisa's trip to Spain, depressing sex scenes in film, and Emma Klein's novel, The Girls.   Show notes: Spanish eel salad: https://northernexposurespain.wordpress.com/2014/0...

Show notes:   Under the Tuscan Sun plot summary: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328589/plotsummary   Big Little Lies, a novel by Liane Moriarty: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19486412-big-little-lies   Big Little Lies - official trailer - HBO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpMa8YFcjtE   '90s It Girls/Lisa Bonet: https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/42202120/image/42203617/Lisa-Bo...

Show notes: Jamie Lee Curtis Activia commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY4fxLbnWBk SNL spoof on "Activia" https://vimeo.com/120315213 Overcoming defecation shyness: https://numbertwoguide.com/tag/defecate-with-pride/ Fatal Attraction trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKAzinIBo8w Lisa's favourite sex scene, Out of Sight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWXC1NlER4k Recs: Lisa: Hinte...

Show notes: Jamie Lee Curtis Activia commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY4fxLbnWBk SNL spoof on "Activia" https://vimeo.com/120315213 Overcoming defecation shyness: https://numbertwoguide.com/tag/defecate-with-pride/ Fatal Attraction trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKAzinIBo8w Lisa's favourite sex scene, Out of Sight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWXC1NlER4k Recs: Lisa: Hinte...

Show notes: Summer Sisters by Judy Blume: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22695.Summer_Sisters Seinfeld, toilet clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NygOFsExGMU Maeve Binchy: http://maevebinchy.com/ My Best Friend's Wedding trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbo56Ee4F1o Gay best friend trope: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GayBestFriend?from=Main. PetHomosexual My Best Frien...

We review the classic 1975 American science-fiction film the Stepford Wives and discuss its influence today. Also talked about: Kelly & Ryan, Lorde and Get Out.     Show notes:   Live with Kelly & Ryan   Grouse Grind   NPH in Vancouver   Stepford Wives trailer   Lana Del Rey's style is Katherine Ross   Stepford Wives remake trailer   Lorde "Liability"   Lovecraft Country book   Get Out trailer   W...

Andrea and Lisa have much to say about 'Once More, with Feeling,' the seventh episode of the sixth season of cult television hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Also discussed: Cat Lady stereostypes, the Smashing Pumpkins song "1979" and Joss Wheden's Wonder Woman script. Show notes:   The True Story Behind the Cat Lady Stereotype   Watch the Buffy 20th anniversary cast reunion   Buffy's Once More, With...

This week we invite the amazing Jackie Wong on our show to discuss pregnancy, celebrities and the female body. Also discussed: Lisa's love affair with salad, Francis McDormand in Fargo, and Criminal (the podcast). Show notes: Women laughing alone with salad   Pack a perfect salad   Storm Crow salmon and potato salad   Honest Baby   Serena Williams Vanity Fair cover feature   Beyonce 2017 Grammy Aw...

This week we discuss our obsession with Issa Rae's amazing show Insecure.

This week we invite comedian and wrestling enthusiast Fatima Dhowre on the show to talk about the new Netflix series GLOW. Also discussed: the Fast & Furious franchise, Sheer Mag, and 12 Monkeys.

This week we look at the 1967 landmark biographical crime film Bonnie and Clyde.

Lisa does her best to explain Twin Peaks to Andrea, who has only ever seen the film Fire Walk with Me and nothing else from the franchise. Also discussed: Roxanne Gay, Better Call Saul and SassyBlack.

"In space, no one can hear your scream."This week we take on the 1979 British-American sci-fi horror film Alien. Also discussed: Jane Austen, Clouds of Sils Maria and All About Eve.

This week we talk about the first three episodes of season 2 of Master of None. Also discussed: life maintenance, Land of Talk and I Love Dick.

This week we welcome avowed Wonder Woman expert & fan Ken Boesem on the podcast to discuss the new blockbuster film.

Andrea and Lisa tackle the Handmaid's Tale, a new TV series based on the classic Margaret Atwood novel. Also discussed: never-ending colds, Miss America and Guardians of the Galaxy.

This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the cult-classic film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. Also discussed: Andrea and Lisa's own high school reunions.

This week Andrea and Lisa finish off a months-long viewing project by watching the 2016 film Mother's Day.