A classic sports film about the National Spelling Bee and the young woman who wants to win it all. … [Read more...]
Juno
This week we talk about the pregnant teenager that is at the center of the Academy Award winning film Juno. … [Read more...]
Go Go and Honey Lemon, Big Hero 6
We start the new year with a great animated film about superheroes. This film has multiple women who are both superheroes and scientists. This is a beautiful thing. Happy New Year … [Read more...]
The Women of Starship Troopers
This episode will cover the women of Starship Troopers. An unexpected feminist gem of a film. As we go into the new year remember "the only good bug is a dead bug." … [Read more...]
Harmony Faith Lane, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Merry Christmas! We are discussing Harmony from the film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. The film follow her and two men while they unravel a murder mystery in Hollywood. … [Read more...]
Sally, Nightmare Before Christmas
The first of two Christmas themed episodes. We discuss Sally from Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Chrismas. Merry Christmas. … [Read more...]
Queen Amidala, Star Wars
In anticipation of the upcoming Star Wars movie we offer and episode about Queen Amidala for your consideration. This is a character that starts off so well and with so much potential only to be … [Read more...]
Christina Sanchez, SWAT
This weeks episode follows Christina Sanchez from the film S.W.A.T. Played by the incomparable Michelle Rodriguez. She kicks ass, shoots bad guys, and takes care of her daughter. … [Read more...]
Leeloo, Fifth Element
This weeks discussion is on the supreme being, Leeloo from the Fifth Element. We try to understand why a very strong and old being needs a man to in order to do her job. … [Read more...]
Selena, 28 Days Later
Selena and a handful of other survivors make their way from the heart of London to a military checkpoint in the hopes of finding a safe haven from the ultra-violent infected that are dominating the … [Read more...]
Carolyn Perron and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring
Third Halloween episode. With our fabulous guest speaker Christina, we discuss the hardships and the fears that our heroines must face to protect themselves and their families. … [Read more...]
Clarice Starling, Silence of the Lambs
Second Halloween episode. Clarice Starling from Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal. The stories follow a southern FBI agent as she matches wits with a brilliant cannibal named Hannibal Lecter. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Ellen Ripley, Alien
Happy October. This is the first of four Horror themed episodes for Halloween and our one year anniversary. This episode covers Ellen Ripley from the Alien franchise. … [Read more...]
Mrs. Brisby, The Secret of NIMH
Our first animal Fictional Female. We discuss The Secret of NIMH and the very smart mouse, Mrs Brisby. She may be the most maternal character we have covered so far. … [Read more...]
Princess Mononoke
This episode delves into the Japanese film Princess Mononoke, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. This is a tale of nature vs progress, war vs peace. domain of man vs spirituality. The film is full of dynamic … [Read more...]