What have we been up to? A lot! Join us as we discuss whether Nicholas Hoult’s face has any trace of the uncanny, why it pays to be perpetually behind, and the eternal wisdom of the Real Housewives. Also: a bit about this year’s PAX West, including our experience with the game Ten Candles.
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Episode 209 – Anora
Our 2024 Oscar nominee double-feature (we’re only talking about two because we are chasing our bliss) continues with Anora, Sean Baker’s ode to class and sex work and the American dream. Where do we stand on that ending? Do we feel it’s respectful? Let’s find out.
After a brief unexpected hiatus, we’re back with a pre-hiatus what we’ve been up to! We’re talking about demon hunting, forgiveness, and more.
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Episode 208 – The Substance
What does it cost to be beautiful? Let’s find out in our discussion of The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s 2024 body horror film about beauty, Hollywood, and aging. We’re discussing mixed messages, Demi Moore’s performance, and why, despite everything, this film failed to stick the landing for us.
Welcome to another WWBUT! This time around, we’re discussing things the internet should stop talking about, memories of the indie sleaze era, and more.
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Episode 207 – Renfield
Join us as we take a look at 2023’s Renfield, a big-budget fanfic (no, no, hear us out) continuation of the 1931 Dracula adaptation! This time, we’re discussing the purpose of remixing older media, masculinity, pop psychology, and copaganda, as well as how hot Nicholas Hoult looks as the saddest, wettest little man on Earth.
Another month, another batch of HOT NEW TOPICS from your favorite Fake Geek Girls.
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Episode 206 – Miss Congeniality
She’s beauty and she’s grace, but is she… FEMINIST? (Please imagine Missy’s most sarcastic voice saying that.) That’s right, we’re talking about 2000’s Miss Congeniality, the pinnacle of 2000’s girl power. What does this film have to say about femininity? About neoliberalism? About… feminism? Let’s find out.
It’s time to indulge nostalgia by revisiting old favorites and explore newness in our latest What We’ve Been Up To!
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Episode 205 – But I’m a Cheerleader
Join us as we discuss satire, gender, sexuality, representation, and more as we take a look at But I’m a Cheerleader! Does this early 2000s cult classic comedy hold up? What’s it really making fun of? Does its representation ring true? Let’s find out!