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Yup! Nothing like a summer blockbuster book to end the month of June! In this episode we discuss the novel/film Jaws. We talk about toxic masculinity, the benefits of the bromance versus the romance, some fun movie trivia, and how nature is scary even when it is a metaphor for economic occurrences. Enjoy! Jaws, asContinue reading “17. Jaws”

Join us as we discuss Shoeless Joe and the movie it inspired: Field of Dreams! We talk about how much we enjoyed this baseball movie despite neither of us being all that interested in baseball. Also, when fan fiction goes to a weird tacky place, Kaylia breaks the record for times the word “whatever” isContinue reading “16. Shoeless Joe aka Field Of Dreams”

Join us as we discuss product placement, the problems of “living in the moment,” how much magic is too much magic for a real movie, whether or not Todd should have been real, and the feminist themes in this male-centric “just do it” mid-life crisis movie. The 1939 short story can be read for freeContinue reading “15. Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

Join us for a discussion of Silence of the Lambs (book and film). We talk about the feminist themes, the importance of the middleman character, and just how smart… or lucky?… both Lecter and Starling were. Special guest: Podcast Cat with her reaction. My final thoughts quote: “There’s no doubt this is a great movie.Continue reading “14. Silence Of The Lambs”

The Book was Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The movie was The Secret of NIMH. The podcast is both and oh so much more. Join us for a conversation about the differences and the similarities, about altruism and cooperation, and about how our heroine is trolled by the patriarchy. And, yes, there’s bothContinue reading “13. Mrs Frisby and the Rats aka Secret of NIMH”

Our discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God, the 2004 movie based on the 1937 book by Zora Neal Hurston is now live. We hope you enjoy this podcast and consider joining our Patreon for just $1 a month. Patrons get access to our schedule and upcoming title list! As referenced in the episode, hereContinue reading “12. Their Eyes Were Watching God”

Kiss of the Spider Woman Book (Buy via this link to support us!) Kiss of the Spider Woman Film (Rent or buy from Amazon with This Link to support us! ) ***Note: We do not discuss the Kiss of the Spider Woman Musical.*** Join us for a discussion about this book and film combo. WeContinue reading “11. Kiss Of The Spider Woman”

Our discussion of Girl, Interrupted the 1999 film based on the 1993 memoir by Susanna Kaysen is available now. Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a high spirited discussion about mental illness, the evils of patriarchy, the themes of freedom, choice, and identify, as well as a spontaneous song break! Also, a Harry Potter and aContinue reading “10. Girl, Interrupted”

Join us for a discussion of PD James’ 1992 book The Children of Men…. and the 2006 film Children of Men. There is a lot of gushing over the camera work and cinematography. There is a discussion of the use of ableism vs racism or xenophobia. And of course, there is a shout out toContinue reading “9. Children Of Men”

Join us as we discuss the 2007 film 3:10 to Yuma and the short story that was its inspiration. Topics this time around include morality, choices, toxic masculinity, the true meaning of sacrifice… and the gayest not-gay cowboy ever: Charlie Prince. Enjoy! “Three-Ten to Yuma” is a short story written by Elmore Leonard that wasContinue reading “8. 3:10 To Yuma”