Anglo-Filles

Welcome to episode 71. The “we’re alive!” episode. We are, in fact, alive and we’re here to catch up on: The Avengers, Game of Thrones, Keanu Reeves, Robert Pattinson, Chernobyl, EL James, and Norwegian Royalty. I promise the episode title … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 70, in which we are back to discuss the upcoming Academy Awards! And to make up for our absence, this is a long one. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes Listen … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode “nice!”, in which we discuss what we liked and didn’t like about Netflix’s Outlaw King, a movie about Robert the Bruce, starring Best Hollywood Chris. We also check in with some of Netflix’s other offerings in the … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 68 (no, you didn’t miss episode 67, we’ll explain), our episode for July of 2018. Yes, I said July. Yes, I know what day it is. Don’t worry about it, as the great Jeff Goldblum once said, … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 66, which is three days late. (“But, Alina, isn’t this the April episode?” “I SAID THREE DAYS LATE.”) I promise it was worth the wait, as we’re once again joined by Cleolinda Jones! Today, we’re talking about … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 65! Also known as the one in which Alina was sure she could find a great pun for the title, but then gave up and gave in to her stupidest impulse. The “double O” refers to the … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 64, in which we come back from a month-long absence (we apologize, but everything happens to everyone in January). The Oscars are almost upon us! Pull up your conveniently laid out Wikipedia page and follow along as … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode sixty-three, in which we ring out 2017 and ring in 2018. Make yourself some hot cocoa (with marshmallows) and listen to us share our family traditions. Warning, do not listen while hungry, it’s going to get very … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 62, in which Les Filles discuss various topics, from recent news to a recent movie release. We also hear about Redheadedgirl’s pre-Edinburgh vacation experience (no lackluster tour guide shall go unroasted) and recommend our most recent TV/streaming … Continue reading →

In our very special 5th anniversary episode, we were actually in the same room! At the same time! It was very exciting. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes Listen on Stitcher The Anglo-Filles tip … Continue reading →

Not our kitchens, although you can head over to Smart Bitches, Trashy Books to read some of Redheadedgirl’s escapades in historical recipes. No, we’re talking about cooking shows. You’ve watched someone else prepare food on TV, now listen to us … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 59, in which Les Filles talk about this brand new interwebs thing called WebTube. Wait, no, that’s not right. YourTubes? … YouTube, that’s it! It’s where all the children are (apparently). Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 58, in which Alina is 12 years old and still snickering about her very witty episode title. In this episode we talk about the Emmy nominations and finish up with a list of our recommendations that didn’t … Continue reading →

Bryan Fuller was back on our TV! This time we have a very legitimate reason to talk about Hannibal, not that we need one (ever), but still. American Gods recently wrapped up its first, very short season on Stars (and … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 56, in which Les Filles talk about the newly released (and flopped) King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and other screen adaptations of the enduring legend. Charlie Hunnam makes a pretty good King Arthur — those forearms, … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 55, in which we talk about genre conventions — which are tropes to be played with and which are creator-audience covenants to be firmly observed? True to our covenant with you, listeners, we tangent on some things … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 54, in which we discuss CW’s newest teen drama: Riverdale. As an adaptation of the Archie comics, it may be a little… strange. But it has everything we’ve learned to expect from and love in a CW … Continue reading →

There is no orchestra that will play us off when we linger too long on a topic or stray too far on a tangent, and so we present to you our annual (almost)-2-hour-long Oscars extravaganza. It’s as obligatory as a … Continue reading →

Les Filles kick off the year with a long one. We start with reviews of some recent media, including La La Land and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. This is followed by a somewhat comprehensive list of this … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 51 in which Les Filles dissect Netflix’s most glittering holiday offering—The Crown. Royals on TV, they’re just like us only fictionalized and in possession of gorgeous clothes, jewels, and built-in bookshelves and often played by Helen Mirren. … Continue reading →

This episode was recorded on Wednesday, because we needed each other, and if we can lift each other’s spirits, we hope we can do it for you, too. Join us to work through our feelings on the election results and … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 49, our annual review of the Fall TV season. We talk about Luke Cage (of course), a handful of new dramas and sitcoms, as well as the new seasons from returning favourites. NBC is still not forgiven. … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 48 in which Les Filles discuss their recently read, currently reading, and TBR piles. Set your wallets to Amazon, because we are about to add a whole bunch of books to your wishlist. Download Direct as an … Continue reading →

So little happened before, around, and during Rio 2016 that it was barely worth talking about. Don’t believe us? Just listen to this 2-hour episode in which Les Filles find absolutely nothing noteworthy to discuss. Well, maybe some people did … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 46, wherein Les Filles reminisce about the books, TV, and movies that made these girls go geek. News out of ComicCon was discussed briefly, Ghostbusters was reviewed emotionally, and, rest assured, Pokemon Go was played throughout the … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 45, in which one of the Filles went to Sweden, another survived the Brexit referendum, and the third lives in blissfully boring Canada. Also discussed are the Tonys and summer movie releases. Download Direct as an MP3 … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 44. In part 1, it’s Russia versus Ukraine as we discuss the results of Eurovision 2016! In part 2, it’s Iron Man versus Captain America, Batman versus Superman, les Filles versus cinematic superhero fatigue! Download Direct as … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 43, in which we touch on some latest developments in the world of killing your TV faves and casting white dudes named Chris in everything forever, and then move on to our actual topic: reality TV! Download … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 42, in which one of us is exhausted, one of us is smug, and one of us is much more well-read than the other two. (Hint, the smugness of an anglo-fille is directly proportionate to the hotness … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 41, where Les Filles tackle the immortal works of Alexandre Dumas (père) known as the D’Artagnan Romances and the various cinematic adaptations thereof. Prepare your sword, monsieur, for we are about to duel! (Is it weird that … Continue reading →

Welcome to our first episode of 2016! We continue our annual tradition of discussing the TV and movie awards season with a quick rundown of the Golden Globes and an eye towards the upcoming Oscars. Download Direct as an MP3 … Continue reading →

For the last episode of the year, Les Filles take a trip down memory lane and talk about some beloved old fandom wanks, as well as discussing new trends in fandom and creator/fan relations. hermannsparka: when you see drama going … Continue reading →

Welcome to our third year of podcasting, starting with a mystery topic. No, a literal mystery, as in we’re discussing detective fiction. Was Murder, She Wrote a staple on your screen growing up? Does Agatha Christie have pride of place … Continue reading →

It’s our 3-year anniversary! Cleolinda joins us for this special (and long) episode to talk about Guillermo Del Toro’s new film, Crimson Peak. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! Crimson Peak: … Continue reading →

We wrap up our third year of podcasting with a between-guests palate cleanser, presenting a grab-bag of topics: Mads Mikkelsen at Fan Expo Canada; the latest buzz from TIFF; Benedict Cumberbatch’s failed attempts at a Boston Accent; Tom Hiddleston’s allegedly … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 35 in which we welcome Mikki Kendall, writer of the Swords of Sorrow: Miss Fury / Lady Rawhide special (on sale now!), to chat to us about writing comics and historical fiction (and, tangentially, about: vodka, politics, … Continue reading →

Les Filles come together to talk about recent documentary films they’ve seen, collectively approve of the voice of David Attenborough and collectively revile Shark Week. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! … Continue reading →

Not only did NBC choose not to pick up Hannibal‘s fourth season, effectively ending the show, but to add insult to injury, they moved the remaining episodes to Saturday. Les Filles have many emotions concerning all of these developments leading … Continue reading →

Does the episode title seem a bit inane, but also intriguing and possibly lots of fun? That’s the Eurovision Song Contest! Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! Bryan Fuller on Hannibal … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 32, in which Les Filles decide to class up the joint and talk about art, about which—us being us—we have many opinions. And also, dead bodies. (We do not have dead bodies, we talk about dead bodies. … Continue reading →

Welcome to Episode 31, wherein Les Filles discuss TV shows that keep. coming. back. We discuss some other stuff, too. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! Daredevil is on netflix! The … Continue reading →

Welcome to Episode 30, in which Les Filles discuss Tarzan, Brozan, and Blandzan and all ‘zans in between, including Tarzan Presley, the greatest of them all. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes! Listen on … Continue reading →

Welcome to Episode 29, wherein Les Filles discuss adaptations- book to screen, stage to screen, screen to stage to screen again. Relatedly, Reidan saw Fifty Shades of Grey. There might have been rum involved. Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 28, where Les Filles discuss with varying degrees of rage about the awards season, the Oscar nominations, idiots who use phones in movie theaters, and Kayleigh’s abridged soliloquy on Bradley Cooper, bastion of cis white male privilege. … Continue reading →

Welcome to Episode 27, where Les Filles talk with author, screenwriter, and Alina’s personal hero Diane Duane! Diane spoke to us from the Library Bar in Dublin, after having seen The Battle of the Five Armies. After the episode is … Continue reading →

Welcome to Episode 26 of Anglo-Filles! We review the fall tv season with varying degrees of “well so that happened.” Download Direct as an MP3 Subscribe in a Newsreader Subscribe in iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! Made of Fail has new … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 25, in which we kick off our third year with a special guest. Maya joins us to talk about all the things that books, TV, and film get wrong. She brings with her some scientific perspective, to … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 24, which brings us to two years worth of content! This month, Les Filles discuss video games, video gamers, and the terrible things that have been happening the past month (months, years) to women in video games. … Continue reading →

Music is food for the ears and the soul. We feed your soul (….that sounds appropriately creepy) with our Senior Music Correspondent (Or just Music Correspondent, depending on the timestamp) Ian, from A Matter of Taste! Ian also composed and … Continue reading →

Welcome to episode 22, where Les Filles talk about Sports (real and e), the Mary Sue, tartans, Snowpiercer, Game of Thrones, American Gods, the Supreme Court of the United States, and some douchebag named Robin Thicke. Download Direct as an … Continue reading →

We never drink….wine. (that’s not true, we drink a lot of wine.) Welcome to Episode 21, where we shanghai in Dame Cleolinda Jones to discuss all things Dracula! There’s also the moment in which we broke Cleolinda, just as she … Continue reading →