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Summary:   "Turn your back and see how true my aim is." This week we are talking about the incredible movie The Woman King . Also discussed: Andrea Warner's new hair, Vivek Shraya's new album, and revamping the Oscars broadcast.      Show notes:   21 wolf cut hair ideas for 2022, whether you're edgy, chic or glam (Glamour) Gina Prince-Bythewood on the Oscars Shutout of 'The Woman King': "This Awar...

Summary:   "Every rejection, every disappointment has led you here to this moment." It's time for our annual Oscars pregame show! We discuss all the snubs and surprises this year, and give our predictions of who we hope will win...and who we think will win.      Show notes: The Oscars 2023: Complete Guide (Screen Rant)   Recommendations: Andrea W.:  " Different Than Before " by Amanda Sum (music v...

Summary:   We dig deep into the archives to October 2018 for this encore presentation of our conversation about the classic horror film Scream. Also featured: an extended and passionate discussion about Beyonce and Jay-Z's marriage.     Show notes:   A Complete Timeline of Beyonce and Jay Z's Relationship (Capitalxtra)   Tim & Faith: Soul2Soul (Showtime documentary)   Andrea Warner's interview wit...

Summary:   "There's no glory for a robot." We're catching up on our Oscar movies and this week we're talking about Cate Blanche tt's wonderous performance in Tár. Also discussed: Season 4 of You , the Scamfluencers podcast and Lisa's new year-long read.      Show notes: The 100 best novels: No 4 – Clarissa by Samuel Richardson (1748) (The Guardian)   Recommendations: Andrea W.:  Glitter Up the Dar...

Summary:   "Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave." This week, we collectively take a deep breath and discuss Sarah Polley's brilliant film Women Talking . Also discussed: I'm Glad My Mom Died , Girls5EVA , and Pamela, A Love Story .    Show notes: The True Story Behind Women Talking and Miriam Toews' Novel (Tme)    Recommendations: Andrea W.:  I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy (book)   Lisa: G...

Summary:   "Empirically sexy at any age." This week we're talking about Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack in the British sex comedy Good Luck To You Leo Grande . Also discussed: Begonia's new album, Ginny & Georgia , and breaking up with your hairdresser.      Show notes: A sex worker reviews Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (Open Democracy)   Recommendations: Andrea W.:  Ginny & Georga (Netflix) Lisa...

Summary:   "You will do something illegal." This week we talk about Aubrey Plaza's latest - and perhaps greatest - film, Emily the Criminal . Also discussed: Soap Opera Weekly , unpaid internships, and Marie Kondo's latest revelation.     Show notes: Queen of clean Marie Kondo says she has 'kind of given up' on tidying at home (The Guardian)    Recommendations: Andrea W.: M3GAN (film) Lisa:  Z: A...

Summary:   "I Still Prefer The Babadook." Podcaster Liv Albert from Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! joins us to talk about something near and dear to her heart: Scream 5 . Also discussed: yoga injuries, Ghostface TikTok, and Why Fish Don't Exist .     Show notes: Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! (Liv's podcast)       Recommendations: Andrea W.:  Truth Be Told (Apple TV+) Lisa:  Before the Coffee Gets C...

Summary:   "The most interesting plants grow in the shade." This week we talk about the hit show Wednesday and Andrea Warner's history as a young adult goth. Also discussed: the People's Prom, The Halluci Nation, and Lu Kala's "Pretty Girl Era."     Show notes: The Halluci Nation - Burn Your Village To The Ground (YouTube)   The People's Prom     Recommendations: Andrea W.: DijaSB, Living Single (...

Summary:   "Negative pop." We watched the infamously terrible movie Gigli and suffice it to say...we don't think there needs to be a Gigli 2 . Also discussed: Fleishman Is in Trouble , Poolblood, and the history of Bennifer.      Show notes: Rewatching Gigli in the age of Bennifer's triumph (Variety)   Recommendations: Andrea W.:  Poolblood , Mole (music); The Good Place (TV) Lisa:  Slow Horses (A...

Summary:   "It's almost there." We decide to watch Death Becomes Her on its 31st anniversary, and spend a lot of time trying to figure out how it has become a cult classic. Also discussed: makeup scores, Shine Bright , and the music of Adria Kain.     Show notes: Chastain Wants "Death Becomes Her" Remake (Dark Horizons)   Recommendations: Andrea W.: Shine Bright by Danielle Smith (book) Lisa: Stut...

Summary:   "Jackass Forever and Women Talking." In this episode we discuss our favourite movies, TV and pop culture from 2022.      Show notes: Mandy Moore Takes AD Inside Her Dreamy 1950s Home (Architectural Digest)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: inco...

Summary:   It's that time of year again - our annual Christmas fight over which is the worse movie - Love Actually or The Holiday .  Why do we keep watching these films? This time Steven Schelling joins us to help process. Also discussed: vintage French holiday films, Andrea Warner's saucy holiday playlist, and real life Christmas with the Kranks.       Show notes:   'Love Actually' cast to reunit...

Summary:   "Women. Life. Freedom."  It's time to re-watch a holiday favourite: Carol. Also discussed: Patricia Highsmith, Mo , and Middle East Matters.     Show notes:   Cate Blanchett Sees a 'Carol' Connection in 'Everything Everywhere' Hot Dog Fingers Subplot (IndieWire)   Recommendations:  Lisa:  CAROL parody - Kate McKinnon & Kumail Nanjiani | 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards (YouTube) Andr...

Summary:   "We have procedures to follow when we are dealing with a Jane Doe." We start fighting at Christmas early this year with our first film up for holiday viewing: Lindsay Lohan's Falling For Christmas . Also discussed: the disturbing new trend of recaps of the movie in the movie .     Show notes:   Lindsay Lohan's Christmas movie isn't what you hoped it'd be – it is so much more (CNN)   Rec...

Summary:   "I want that uncomplicated, Rachel McAdams love." We've started watching Season 2 of Sort Of and discover it's like putting on your favourite wool sweater. Also discussed: a beautiful Brooklyn wedding, Flamingo Rampant, and Andrea Warner's plans for her new storage locker.     Show notes:   7 shows to watch to get you in a spring cleaning mood (Netflix)   Recommendations:  Lisa:  Casual...

Summary:   "Having feelings is not the problem." This week we talk about the Irish black comedy Bad Sisters and Lisa gives us a little insight from her therapist. Also discussed: The English, Alice Darling, and low hemoglobin.      Show notes:   Clan (TV)   Dead Still (TV)   Recommendations:  Lisa:  Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout (book) Andrea W:  Alice, Darling (Movie) Andrea G: The English (Ama...

Summary:   "You are the butter to my bread, you are the breath to my life." This week we talk about marriage, cooking and the legacy of author Julie Powell. Also discussed:  That Figure Skating Show , A Friend of the Family , and favourite articles of clothing.     Show notes:   " Goodbye to My Friend Julie Powell, Who Was So Much More Than Her Food Writing " by Emily Farris (Bon Appetit)   Recomm...

Summary:   "Copper and wool anniversary." We celebrate our seventh anniversary by reviewing all our favourite and least favourite things we've had to watch since we started recording.      Show notes:   Revenge of the Raccoons by Vivek Shraya (book)   Pop This! and Small Stage aim to find best dance movie ever (Daily Hive)   Recommendations:  Lisa:  Pop This! Episode 58: Holiday gift guide 2016 An...

Summary:   "Look, it's a wolf thing." We are finally at the end of our re-watch of The Twilight Saga with Breaking Dawn Part 2  and we're not sure the destination was worth the journey. Also discussed: I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness , the Homer car, and the incredible satisfaction of finding a comfortable bra.     Show notes:   Billy Burke on Gilmore Girls   Recommendations:  Lisa:  I Love Yo...

Summary:   "How many days has it been since the wedding?" This week's viewing of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 proves to be the most difficult one for Lisa to get through so far. Also discussed: The Witches , Ticket to Paradise , and the Great Canadian Baking Show .     Show notes:   "Twilight" Has Created a New YA Genre: Abstinence Porn (Bitch)   Recommendations:  Lisa: Ticket to Paradi...

Summary:   "Doesn't he own a shirt?" We watch Eclipse , the third installment of The Twilight Saga , and generally agree it's not the worst movie of the franchise. Also discussed: Lady of the Landfill, the new series Little Women , and Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On .     Show notes:   Twilight's Quileute Controversy Explained (Screen Rant)   The Twilight Saga's Issue with Indigenous Culture (Fil...

Summary:   "Eighteen isn't very old." We are re-watching The Twilight Saga series for Halloween and this week it's time for New Moon . Also discussed:  We, Jane , The Bear , and jorts.    Show notes:   Forever Twilight in Forks Festival   Recommendations:  Lisa: We, Jane  by Aimee Wall (book) Andrea W:  Decision to Leave (film) Andrea G:  The Bear (Disney+)   Music credits: "A1 Rogue" by Podington...

Summary:   "You better hold on tight, spider monkey." It's October and we've decided it's time to rewatch The Twilight Saga , starting this week with the first (and maybe the best) film in the franchise: Twilight . Also discussed: Good Grief , Bad Sisters and Do Revenge .      Show notes:   Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On (TIFF)   Buffy Sainte-Marie Starwalker (CBC Gem)   Recommendations:  Lisa: B...

Summary:   "You can tell it's our second season." We are back with a new episode this week and we are talking about one of the most delightfully funny shows on TV: Only Murders in the Building . Also discussed: the Rehearsal , the music of Pierre Kwenders, and Bran Van 3000.     Show notes:   ' Only Murders in the Building' Is Even Better in Its Second Season (Film School Rejects)   Recommendation...