The Feminine Critique Podcast

Looking for stuff to watch? We've got some ideas. It's another "what we've been watching" catchup discussion, as Christine and Emily dive into their summertime non-Masters of Horror viewing. There's a LOT here, including but not limited to: Hamilton The Purge series Legally Blond All About Steve Thor '90s Slashers Blade Runner(s) Demon Knight What Lies Beneath The Full Monty Muriel's Wedding The W...

Looking for stuff to watch? We’ve got some ideas. It’s another “what we’ve been watching” catchup discussion, as Christine and Emily dive into their summertime non-Masters of Horror viewing. There’s a LOT here, including but not limited to: Hamilton The Purge series Legally Blond All About Steve Thor ‘90s Slashers Blade Runner(s) Demon Knight What Lies Beneath The Full Monty Muriel’s Wedding The W...

Steal that pineapple, put on your best Diahann Carroll witch makeup, and settle down to listen to Christine and Emily’s deep dive into Kasi Lemmons’ 1997 debut feature, Eve’s Bayou. It’s a first watch for both ladies and riper than a gooey pomegranate for discussion. Also on the list: the coolness of Atomic Blond, the fun of Hell Fest, weird timestamps of early seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and s...

Fluff up that wig and jack yourself in! Christine and Emily are diving deep into Kathryn Bigelow’s 1995 sci-fi punk (and incredibly. hard to find in 2020) murder mystery Strange Days. As usual, thar be spoilers! Also, a batch of other movies to discuss, including a quick revisit to Romancing the Stone, Annabelle Comes Home, Parasite, and a handful of Blumhouse releases. As always, share your own o...

Lace up those shoes and adjust your sports bra! Christine and Emily are on the court to discuss Gina Prince-Bythewood’s 2000 debut film, Love & Basketball. There’s also a good amount of chitchat on the wonders of Madeline Brewer and debate about the definitive Will Graham. Have a listen and talk respectfully back to us via our Facebook group or on Twitter @femininepodcast. Stay safe!

Break out that tissue box and slip into your coziest Canadian sweater! Christine and Emily are headed up north to discuss Sarah Polley’s 2006 directorial debut Away From Her. Also on the list: what’s the point of theatrical horror? We hit a bunch of recent watches, including The Turning, Crawl, and a lot of crapping on Quentin Tarantino. Share your own heated opinions on Twitter (@femininepodcast)...

Strap yourself in for an epic journey: we’re talking about Cats! Oh yeah, also, Christine and Emily’s deep, deep dissatisfaction with Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker. Spoilers abound on these films in the second half, but the first chunk is a big recap of other recent watches, including season 2 of Netflix’s You and HBO’s Watchmen. Join the conversation over on our Facebook group or via Twitter @fem...

We made it! It’s the season 5 finale of our Cozy Cardigan Christmas series, and Emily has a lot to cover. Yes, we discuss HallZolaGate 2019, but also, Lifetime’s Sweet Mountain Christmas and the annual best/worst 10 tropes list, PLUS a final ranking of all the movies covered this season. Yes, this is further proof that Emily Intravia does not know how to count. We’ll be back with our regularly sch...

Jingle your bells because Christine is back! It’s back to Netflix for Holly Star, the only film there is to combine paintball, sassy grandmas, buried treasure, SantaCon, and puppeteering. Hey, it’s…different?

Let us be very clear: Dolly Parton is a national treasure that should be celebrated above any other living human being. That being said, it becomes quite a hard candy Christmas when Emily sits down with her wonderful husband Branan to discuss Hallmark’s Christmas At Dollywood. Will their marriage survive? Tune in to find out!

Emily’s back on her own for 2017’s Miss Me This Christmas, an adorably low budget romance about not trusting your partner. Have fun!

It’s back to the kingdom of Aldovia for Emily and the one and only Head Hauntress, Elizabeth Katheryn Gray. Join the civilians as they tackle the third entry in Netflix’s A Christmas Prince series. THERE WILL BE ICE SKATING. Have a listen and find Elizabeth on Facebook via Archivists Bet On Sexy Witches (and a whole lot of other groups!).

It’s back to the Hallmark pile for a solo Emily run with 2019’s Write Before Christmas, aka the longest Hallmark greeting card commercial you ever have seen. Enjoy!

It’s a Marvista miracle when Emily is joined by the always delightful Fozzie Bare to discuss the SHOCKINGLY delightful Holly’s Holiday, aka A Perfect Christmas. Find it on Hulu and find Fozzie on Twitter via @fozziebare. Don’t forget to cover all of your facial hair haver gift needs with Fozzie’s new product line at growlinggrooming.com!

The UP network gets meta…ish. Emily’s alone in diving into 2019’s A Christmas Movie Christmas, a movie all about Christmas movies. And also, romance. Pretty Little Liar refugees are a'plenty! Have a listen!

When a Christmas movie starring The Artist’s Uggie is this rough (excuse me, ruff), one simply can’t do it alone. Joining Emily for 2013’s Holiday Road Trip is none other than podcaster Wendy Mays of Pet Cinematary and The Losers. There’s a lot to discuss, so open up a can of mini hot dogs, heat up some iced tea, and have a listen.

Can it be? An actual FUNNY Hallmark Christmas romance? Emily might be out of her mind, since this is a solo dive and she can’t always be trusted, but 2012’s Naughty or Nice might just prove to be a real movie. Have a listen and see.

It’s a jolly good time when Emily welcomes the first special guest star of the year! Kevin Matthews of Raiders of the Podcast and For It Is Man’s Number stops by to lend some United King clout to Netflix’s A Knight Before Christmas. Raise your cup of mead and celebrate like a common wench! To ready Kevin’s DAILY Christmas reviews, head to https://foritismansnumber.blogspot.com !

Time may be linear, but when it comes to Hallmark Christmas movies, a formula is eternal. Emily goes back FIFTEEN YEARS with 2004’s A Boyfriend For Christmas, one of Hallmark’s very early stabs at the cozy cardigan Christmas genre. Does it stand the test of time? There’s only one way to find out.

Have you been practicing your public domain carols? It’s that time of year! Emily’s back with a whole new season of cozy cardigan Christmas coverage, beginning with Lifetime’s new Forever Christmas. It’s a story about an attractive but single woman with a thriving career who moves back to her hometown to run her grandfather’s Christmas store and STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE, meets an even more...

Break out the tissues and get ready to use them. We’re going deep into some tragic territory with Issa Lopez’s Tigers Are Not Afraid, streaming now on Amazon Prime and Shudder. There’s also your usual round of recent watches, including a mildly divisive argument about the ubiquity of helpful ghosts. Share your thoughts on these things and more via our Facebook group or on Twitter @femininepodcast....

Christine and Emily have been watching a LOT of movies lately, so sit back and have a listen as they discuss one big variety. There’s Christine’s unorthodox journey towards the Star Wars galaxy, Emily’s embracing of all things Tracy Flick, some dual love for Escape Room, ranking of some Nightmare on Elm Streets, and a minor but spoiler-ish dive into It: Chapter 2. PLUS A LOT MORE! Join in the disc...

Drop that scotch and have a listen to a very special episode, wherein Christine and Emily delve deep into the true pleasure that is the Wachowskis’ Bound. Also on deck is a surprisingly divisive conversation about 2019’s Ready Or Not, which has the ladies split down the middle. Choose your side over in our Facebook group or via Twitter @femininepodcast.

Grab your best gal pal and celebrate the complexities of female friendship! First up, Emily and Christine delve deep into Curtis Harrington’s What’s the Matter With Helen?, a 1971 grand dame guignol oddity with very special performances from Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters. Next up is Neil Jordan’s mess, 2019’s Greta. We have feelings. Angry, wine-hurling, tablecloth pulling feelings. Share yo...

Are you ready to get DESTROYED? Christine and Emily sure are. Have a listen as the ladies discuss patron saint Karyn Kusama’s 2018 crime thriller Destroyer, starring fellow patron saint Nicole Kidman. Also on the table: social media slashers, the subgenre of ghostiness that began with Insidious, 2010’s infuriating Legion, and a glorious mid-dive into Jason Takes Manhattan and Jason Lives. Come cha...