Winona Forever: The Winona Ryder Podcast

Rekha and Lindsay take a break from the chronology of Winona's movies to talk with Nigel Goodall, the author of the unauthorized biography of Winona Ryder. Stick around until the end to hear the co-hosts debate what's happening with Winona in the 2000s.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk about a small light in the darkness that has been the 2000s for Winona: Sex and Death 101, featuring Winona as a vigilante on a coma spree.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk about The Ten, an anthology series that had a promising cast but was ruined by rape jokes, puppet sex and librarian stereotypes.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk about cartoon Winona, the history of rotoscoping, and how ugly and distracting Richard Linklater's application of it is in 2006's A Scanner Darkly.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay suggest that the only good thing about The Darwin Awards is David Arquette. That's not a good sign.

In this episode, Rekha, Lindsay, and producer Chris discuss the creepy comedy S1m0ne and its unconvincing premise that a virtual actress is better than Winona.

In this episode, the Winona Forever gang reveal how little they know about sports and how much they hate Adam Sandler movies as they talk about Mr. Deeds and its connection to Winona's alleged shoplifting scandal.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay take you through the qualifications of a future Anti-Christ and count the number of times people other than Winona say "Jesus" in the film Lost Souls.

In this episode, Rekha, Lindsay, and guest Michelle Lovegrove-Thomson discuss the hilariously out-of-touch Autumn in New York. If you want to hear about Winona as a Manic Pixie Dream Girl and Richard Gere as a guy who says things like, "Women seem to love it when you lie to them," tune in to this episode!

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk with writer (and return guest) Anne Theriault about the memoir-turned-movie, Girl, Interrupted. As they all try to remember how they felt about this movie in 1999 vs. today, Rekha and Anne do a deep dive comparison between the book and the movie.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay are forced to watch and discuss Woody Allen's terrible film, Celebrity. Not only do they hate the movie, and its director, but Rekha has nothing nice to say about Winona's hair.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay take a break from films to watch all of Winona's music video appearances. Learn what our duo thinks about music in the '90s, what songs were influenced by Noni, and enjoy more talk about Matthew Modine than you might expect, all as part of our Winona Ryder Music Video Special!

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk with illustrator and Alien fan Matthew Daley about Alien: Resurrection. Together, they discuss Winona as a tiny action hero, consider what a weird and wonderful thing an Alien movie directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and written by Joss Whedon could be, and, of course, celebrate Ripley.

Rekha and Lindsay talk with Joey Lewandowski (founder of the CageClub Podcast Network) and Samantha Singleton about Winona's intense portrayal of Abigail Williams in The Crucible. Is her character a villain or just not the "good woman"?

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk about Boys, a strange film in which Winona is paired with a uncomfortably younger love interest rather than her usual uncomfortably older man. Is this the worst Winona film to date? Listen to find out!

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk about the problem with the "chick flicks" label, try to make sense of the convoluted plot of yet another adaptation, and the overall mediocrity of How to Make an American Quilt.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk with guest, writer Anne Theriault, about Little Women, Rekha's favorite Winona film. Rekha and Anne discuss their long history with the film (including Rekha's fan site from the '90s) and Lindsay shares her fresh take, having just watched it for the first time.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk with journalist Alison Lang about Reality Bites, the iconography of the '90s, the relatability of 20-something-shitheads, and bringing back the term "Outtie 5000."

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay talk about Winona's third adaptation in a row! Heads fly, tables float and fewer ghosts visit than we would have liked in The House of the Spirits.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay are joined once again by producer Chris to discuss Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence. They talk about Winona's turn as May, the sort-of-villain of the piece, and try to turn one of Scorsese's films into a musical.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay discuss Winona's team up with Francis Ford Coppola and her dream cast in Bram Stoker's Dracula.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay discuss Jim Jarmusch's 1991 anthology film, Night on Earth, in which Winona plays a young (yet wise) cab driver who has a gross habit of chewing gum and smoking cigarettes at the same time.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay discuss the wonders of a good Winona voiceover, a strong first film role for Christina Ricci and the overwhelming strength and beauty of Cher in the film Mermaids.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay discuss the candy-colored (yet super dark) film Edward Scissorhands. They consider whether or not Edward was human, praise the late-Vincent Price, and talk about Winona as a preppy blonde.

In this episode, Rekha and Lindsay discuss one of Winona's best characters, Dinky Bossetti, in the film Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. They're joined by special guest, musician Matt White, who wrote a song based on the film.