Elizabeth and Alexandra
Where Do I Know Them From?
Two friends watch the entire filmography of one actor and respond. Each week, we discuss a different movie and consider its themes, symbols, production, and our actor's performance. If you love constantly annoying your friends by reminding them that water equals rebirth and green means growth, or asking "is that gay subtext?" then this is the podcast for you! Season 1: Saoirse RonanSeason 2: Sam ClaflinSeason 3: Tessa ThompsonSeason 4: Dev Patel Season 5: Grace KellyInstagram: @wheredoiknowthemfrom
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Jul 3, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 21 "Wes Anderson Could Never" 24.02.2023 36:40
Calling all art hoes, this episode is for you guys! This week we cover Loving Vincent, Saoirse Ronan's 2017 film animated entirely through oil painting. Don't worry-- despite its visually stunning nature, we have our usual mountain of complaints and hard questions. Questions such as: why are animated characters obligated to only have one look? Is every mystery just a rip off of Nancy Drew? And why...
Ep. 20 "This is Mom Propaganda" 17.02.2023 49:36
It's finally here!!! The long awaited Lady Bird episode of Where Do I Know Them From? This week Alexandra and Elizabeth crack into this beloved 2017 movie to expose it for all of its random teenage bullshit. Sit down and settle in for almost an hour of us thanking our moms, praising the power of female friendship, and refusing to pronounce Timothée Chalamet's name correctly. This one is trul...
Ep. 19 "A Dead Baby Narrating" 10.02.2023 32:22
In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? Elizabeth and Alexandra discuss Saoirse Ronan's 2015 film Weepah Way For Now . In 30 minutes we take on patriarchy in storytelling, depictions of mental health in the Tumblr girl era, and most importantly, the party foul sure to ruin any going away dinner party. Listen to this week's episode as we try to figure out once again why Saoirse Ronan is in th...
Ep. 18 "It Would be Best for Me to Kidnap Someone" 03.02.2023 44:00
If there's one thing we have learned, it's that Saoirse Ronan annihilates any role involving a deeply traumatic childhood. In this episode, Elizabeth and Alexandra unpack more fictionalized trauma and discuss Ronan's 2015 film, Stockholm, Pennsylvania . Following a young woman who has recently been discovered after being kidnapped 20 years ago, this movie is for all the true crime girlies out ther...
Ep. 17 "Then They Hug in Pro-American Love" 27.01.2023 38:43
On this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? , Alexandra and Elizabeth discuss Saoirse Ronan's 2015 film, Brooklyn . Finally, a movie devoid of color theory for us to analyze. We tackle the hard hitting questions such as "does film portray a universal immigrant experience" and "when does this movie actually take place?" Sit back, relax, and let us detail the benefits of having your younger brothe...
Ep. 16 "He Has Kermit-ment Issues" 20.01.2023 46:56
Sometimes when you watch an actor's entire filmography you come across a movie that said actor is only in for a matter of seconds, and luckily for us, that film for Saoirse Ronan is the 2014 masterpiece Muppets Most Wanted. This episode of Where Do I Know Them From? asks the tough questions that you always wondered about but were too afraid to ask. Questions like "does Kermit the Frog have a penis...
Ep. 15 "Very Miss Havisham of Her" 13.01.2023 30:24
This week's episode covers Ryan Gosling's 2014 directorial debut, Lost River . How the river was lost, no clue, but we do know we lost 95 minutes of our lives watching it. The takeaways? Ryan Gosling loves purple, Matt Smith is exceptional at playing villains, and Saoirse Ronan looks great as a brunette. This story might be an allegory for a trip to the underworld or it might just be the worst mov...
Ep. 14 "Pepto Bismol Pink" 06.01.2023 46:34
What is a film podcast without a Wes Anderson movie? This week Alexandra and Elizabeth spark a bitter rivalry as they discuss Wes Anderson's 2014 movie, Grand Budapest Hotel. We discuss the film's color theory, the postmodern narrative, and, of course the raw animal magnetism of Ralph Feinnes. This week's episode will leave you questioning everything you once knew about colors, fascism, and...
Ep. 13 "Shrek on a Hallmark Budget" 30.12.2022 29:07
In this episode Elizabeth and Alexandra bravely set out on a heroic adventure by watching Justin and the Knights of Valor . This 2013 movie has everything an animated movie could need, and none of it executed well. You never thought this podcast would have so many uninterrupted minutes of us discussing the animation of a mans hips, and yet, here we are. We test our speed and agility as we talk so...
Ep. 12 "A Boyfriend That is My Cousin" 16.12.2022 41:11
Maybe our heaviest episode, this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? covers How I Live Now . The 2013 movie continues our theme of dystopian YA as we unpack the trauma of our two main characters so that they don't have to. Featuring the Crown Jewels of England, Tom Holland and George MacKay, we'd surely have preferred a more uplifting movie. This episode provokes us to think about deep topics su...
Ep. 11 "Little Tiny Swiffer Sweeper" 09.12.2022 43:54
Finally, gentle audience, we have entered Saoirse Ronan's long awaited paranormal romance era. In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we discuss the 2013 film The Host , a true pinnacle of the genre. This film has it all-- body-snatching aliens, Diane Krueger, and most importantly a love triangle involving two white men who look exactly the same. CW: death, suicide, possession, sexual...
Ep. 10 "The Vampire Fight Club Mafia" 02.12.2022 44:40
In episode 10 of Where Do I Know Them From? Elizabeth and Alexandra discuss the 2012 movie, Byzantium, which follows two lady vampires on the run. We take a look at the performances of some of our favorite "made-to-play-a-vampire" actors, including Saoirse Ronan, as we enter her paranormal romance era. This episode will undoubtedly leave you with more questions than it answers and soon your Google...
Ep. 9 "Paid for by the Milk Lobby" 25.11.2022 39:35
In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From, we discuss the 2011 film Violet & Daisy, and the appearance of James Gandolfini in Saoirse Ronan's filmography that no one saw coming. We dive deep into questions about portrayals of girlhood and the lives of hired killers in a search to discover the secrets that lie behind Alexis Bledel's bangs. The lesson? Make sure you bring enough bullets to yo...
Ep. 8 "It's Giving Home School" 18.11.2022 34:51
Elizabeth and Alexandra discuss Saoirse Ronan's 2011 movie Hanna. We tackle the hard questions like "who let Joe Wright direct an action movie?" and "can you even be a good spy if you have never had a regular human conversation?" Most importantly, this episode will leave you questioning everything you once knew about childhood fairytales and Tom Hollander's ability to pull off the color yellow. CW...
Ep. 7 "Hot Girl Walk: Siberian Gulag Edition" 11.11.2022 28:30
In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From?, we tackle a true behemoth of a film, Saoirse Ronan's only movie from 2010, The Way Back . Every step of the way we battle against not knowing the characters' or actors' names and come out triumphant. The conclusion? Colin Farrell ate a bug and it's all we can think about. CW: Death
Ep. 6 "There Is a Sickness in Society" 04.11.2022 43:28
...and it it's Stanley Tucci's character in The Lovely Bones . In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we talk about Saoirse Ronan's only movie from 2009, The Lovely Bones . Please note we are not accusing Stanley Tucci of any actual crimes, just his character in the movie. CW: Pedophilia, Rape, Murder, Alcoholism
Ep. 5 "Hope You Get This Rock" 28.10.2022 36:27
In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we talk about Saoirse Ronan's only movie from 2008, The City of Ember . CW: Death
Ep. 4 "Sometimes Symbols Don't Mean Anything" 21.10.2022 26:40
In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we talk about Saoirse Ronan's fourth movie from 2007, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey . CW: Depression, Death
Ep. 3 "Too Committed to the Bit" 14.10.2022 29:42
In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we tackle Saoirse Ronan's third movie from 2007, Death Defying Acts . CW: Blackface, Death, Self-Harm
Ep. 2 "That's Postmodernism, Baby" 07.10.2022 42:19
CW: Rape, Pedophilia In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From?, we continue our deep dive into all of Saoirse Ronan's movies with her second movie from 2007, Atonement.
Ep. 1 "Special Skills: White Dad Dancing" 30.09.2022 28:02
In the first episode of the new podcast, Where Do I Know Them From?, we look at Saoirse Ronan's first movie from 2007, I Could Never Be Your Woman.
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