The Fan Girl Film Club

What we watched: The Beach. Who we watched it for: Leonardo DiCaprio. What we thought: The environmental devastation this movie caused is nowhere near worth it for what we ended up with. Also, don't f*ck in a pod of shrimp, kids. It's not sexy...we don't care what Danny Boyle wants you to think

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club! Join us as we welcome filmmaker Michael Box BACK into the clubhouse for our first returning guest! Listen in for a fantastic chat about knowing Echo Eterna's upcoming film Speakeasy, as well as a lot of talk about horror movies, The Pitt, and everything else we're enjoying these days. Speakeasy Merch EchoEterna

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club! Join us as we welcome filmmaker Stefan van de Graaff into the clubhouse for a fantastic chat about knowing your audience, the vertical film boom, Kit Connor's squishable cheeks, and why the film industry needs to stop being afraid of…

What we watched: Want You Back. Who we watched it for: Charlie Day. What we thought: This movie is surprisingly adorable and shows how far we've come since the early 2000s romcom. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

A very special episode of The Fan Girl Film Club! This week, we welcome voice actor, author, coach, and chef Spike Spencer into the clubhouse. Join us for a great chat about anime, video games, vocal coaching, and who is really listening when you're putting yourself down. Support Spike here!

What we watched: Guns Akimbo. Who we watched it for: Daniel Radcliffe. What we thought: This movie would have been unwatchable with anyone other than Dan Rad in the lead. But we give Dan Rad carte blanche to make whatever he wants, so good job, buddy. Warning: We watched this movie 2 entire years ago and decided to redo a lost episode with only our notes to guide us. What follows is an exercise in...

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club! We kick off the new year with a visit from filmmaker Soukania Alaoui El Hassani and a fantastic chat about relationships, boundaries, authenticity, and being brave enough to admit what you don't know. Support Soukaina here: https://www.saelhassani.com

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We were visited by writer, podcaster, and wearer of many tiaras, Alyson Shelton. Tune in for a great chat about comics, poetry, where we're all from, and all the ways creativity can save your life.

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We were visited by wearer-of-many-tiaras, Kimberly Spencer. Tune in for a great chat about storytelling, filmmaking, and being brave enough to write the unexpected chapters of your story.

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We're joined in the clubhouse by author, film critic and producer Anthony M. Caro for a great discussion about the Bronze Age of cinema, the excitement of a theater full of movie-lovers, and how writing a novel about a coat hanger makes other assignments seem like small potatoes.

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We're joined in the clubhouse by author, director, producer, actor, poet, and horror film enthusiast, Harker Jones for a lovely chat about sad endings, horror franchises, and why Jason's next adventure is going to be saving Christmas.

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We're joined in the clubhouse by cookbook author, director, producer, and actor Richard Sargent for a fantastic chat about food, films, theatre, and what goes into pairing movies with menus.

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We're joined in the clubhouse by author, actress, director and wearer of many tiaras, Tonya Todd for a wonderful discussion about writing, community building, and why Grease 2 is a feminist masterpiece. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We're joined in the clubhouse by filmmaker Dalton Burdette for a chat about movie magic, learning experiences, and why Armageddon is actually a masterpiece. Check out his short film, The Local and The Movie Knights on Youtube . Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club. We're joined in the clubhouse by filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou for a chat about writing, special features, and how fearless filmmaking can be contagious. Check out his project, Crossroads on IG @crossroadsfilmjournal ! Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club where we are joined by Anthony Hand, the creative force behind Maxxie LaWow - Drag Super-shero, a full-length animated film celebrating the drag and queer communities. Listen in for a chat about drag, comfort films. and finding and creating community where you least expect it. Watch Maxxie LaWow on Amazon Support the project: www.maxxie.com Patreon...

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club! We're joined by screenwriter and filmmaker El Trutt for a chat about indie filmmaking, life in the theatre, and what happens if you just start making things. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

What we watched: Gladiator II . Who we watched it for: Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn. What we thought: There is unnecessary, there are vanity projects, and then there is Gladiator II which manages to be both while costing more than $300 million dollars. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club! We're joined by producer and filmmaker Michael Box of EchoEterna Productions for a chat about sci-fi, horror, punk rock, and all the ways a movie can be great. Follow him @mikewritesmovies and visit Speakeasythemovie.com to learn more about this upcoming film. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

What we watched: The Equalizer 2 (The Sequelizer). Who we watched it for: Pedro Pascal. What we thought: Aside from the war crime of a clean-shaven Pedro, we started forgetting this film while we were still watching it. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

What we watched: Come to Daddy . Who we watched it for: Elijah Wood. What we thought: Emily spent the whole movie wondering what she did to make Mia so very VERY angry with her that she chose to inflict this movie upon her. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

A very special episode of the Fan Girl Film Club! We're joined by producer Nicholas Tabarrok (Darius Films: The Art of the Steal , Stockholm , Defendor , etc.) for a chat about moviemaking, job titles, and guilty pleasure movies. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

What we watched: Wanted . Who we watched it for: James McAvoy. What we thought: In 2008 the world was in too good of a place. This movie is proof of that. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

What we watched: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams . Who we watched it for: Mia says Steve Buscemi, Emily says Antonio Banderas. What we thought: 10/10 no notes. All-star performances from everyone. Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram

What we watched: The Island of Dr. Moreau . Who we watched it for: Fairuza Balk (technically) What we thought: The fact that there is an entire documentary about how completely insane the creation of this movie is should have told us everything we needed to know. Unfortunately, we did not heed the warnings... Patreon • Tumblr • Instagram