In this episode, we discuss two films about close female friendships between teenage girls — that may tip into sapphic love — and how they are affected when the girls are possessed by the patriarchy: Céline Sciamma’s Water Lilies (2007) and Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body (2009).
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Ep. 96: Water Lilies and Jennifer’s Body: Girlhood and compulsory heterosexuality
In this episode, we discuss two films about close female friendships between teenage girls — that may tip into sapphic love — and how they are affected when the girls are possessed by the patriarchy: Céline Sciamma’s Water Lilies (2007) and Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body (2009).
Ep. 87: Ordinary Love and Hope: Couples dealing with cancer
We discuss Ordinary Love and Hope, two recent films about couples dealing with a cancer diagnosis. We compare the film’s depictions of relationships, hospitals, and cancer film tropes.
Ep. 70: Another Round and Oslo, August 31st: Are men OK? Masculinity, mental health, & addiction
We delve into one of the best films of the year, Another Round, and the best film of the last decade, Oslo, August 31st, and their depiction on men’s mental health and addiction.
Ep. 65: Comparing Rebecca adaptations
Why a new Rebecca adaptation now? We try to figure it out, discussing actor choices, character agency, and pandering to modern audiences.
Ep. 60: Old Vic In Camera Productions: Three Kings and Faith Healer
In this episode, we discuss the two latest Old Vic In Camera productions, Three Kings and Faith Healer. The podcast considers acting for the camera on stage, the very talented Andrew Scott, and the future productions we would like to see.