AvengeGirls & Friends

"Whatever it takes to keep it running." Sure, the quote's about a car powered by a boat engine, but it might as well be about Dom and the fam. (Or the plot of this movie.) Join us to discuss second chances and Dom's growth, Cait's problem with Shaw, how this franchise might be running into what we're calling the Post-Endgame Escalation Problem and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

This time, it ain't just about being fast... it's about revenge. And upping the cheese factor. And about the street always winning. Catch us talking about Ramsey (aka the coolest hacker ever), just how much we DON'T understand Shaw, how tropey this film got, and—most importantly—Santa Claus.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

BEEP BEEP we are back with another episode, this time discussing the age old classic: Fast & Furious 6! Listen as we discuss soulmates, our new #Justice4Gisele movement, and how themes of identity and home run through the entirety of this surprisingly sentimental action franchise.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

As a belated Christmas gift, we present you with our Fast Five episode! In which Caitlin claims that this is her favorite F&F installment, Gabry is shocked by Dwayne's demeanor, a fanfic rec is shared, and we realize we surprisingly love (almost) everything about the relationships in this movie!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Talk about things happening fast and furiously! This movie sees Dom and Brian go from near-mortal enemies to ride-or-die, the fam go from street racing to international heists, and the genre go from action to fantasy romance. (We said what we said.) This is where the series comes into its own and the rubber meets the road.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Time drifted away from us in getting this episode out on our original schedule, but that just means you can drift into Halloween listening to us discussing Tokyo Drift. After all, what's scarier than stealing from Japanese gangsters, where this movie falls in the franchise's chronological order, and the fact that this movie came out a week after Cars and low-key has the same plot?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

2 Fast, 2 Furious, 2 very different installments so far in the franchise! This week, catch us talking about how this film lays the groundwork for the series' ludicrous (get it?) shift into high gear, how we were pleasantly surprised by Suki and iffy about Monica Fuentes (we couldn't remember her name, sorry!), and the difficulties of dealing with such a large cast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Our thoughts are racing in our first episode discussing the Fast Saga, but probably not as fast as the mythical 10 second car. In the arsenal: found family (as always), two separate John Mulaney references, the treatment of Mia, Letty, and other female characters, and plenty of jokes about what the crew's going to do next.Buckle up, we're about to live our life one F&F movie at a time.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Gather the witnesses for the Volturi, and gather around to listen to our Very Special Guest! Yes, you heard that right: the one, the only Barbara is here to talk about the Twilight Saga as dystopic capitalist nightmare, Bella as uber-capitalist warrior princess, and provide insights that we never considered. Also in this episode, hear us discuss the terrible plot ending (but cute movie ending), a theory about Bella's voiceovers, and Cait's bold claim that this is the best saga ender of all time.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

At long last, the sun approaches! And so do some of the weirdest but also cutest moments of the Twilight Saga. This week, Cait and Gabry tackle weddings and Edward's... sensitivity, the fact that this is where the series veers into horror territory, how much we hate imprinting, the Slytherin in the room (although, who needs to sort people these days?) and more!CW for mentions/discussions of pregnancy, abortion, and everything you can think of related to having a vampire baby.Visit this link to read the meta we discuss at the end of the episode: https://janesbrontes.tumblr.com/post/621044565521186816/so-im-rereading-bellas-transformation-and-she/amp?__twitter_impression=trueSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Things that have been eclipsed: the sun, the moon, and anything in this film that isn't directly related to our least favorite love triangle ever. So join Cait and Gabry this week as they discuss the under-appreciated elements of Eclipse, including how Charlie is one of the most supportive dads in fiction, Stephenie Meyer's underutilization of fate, how toxic Jacob is (although we know he's not the only one), and how Bella got a little character development as a treat.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

These dramatic films have dramatic endings--and middles, and beginnings. But if you came into Twilight: New Moon expecting something else, let us enlighten you about the strangeness that is Bella's birthday party, the pitfalls of Edward relying on his supernatural ability, Bella's cliff-diving excursions and what they mean, the vampiric ruling class, and so, so much more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

About 3 things the AvengeGirls were absolutely positive:First, the best thing Edward ever did for Bella was get her mushroom ravioli.Second, the biggest problem with the movie--and they didn't know how accurate their assessment might be--was that its aesthetics were all wrong.And third, Twilight was unquestionably hot again.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Guess who's back, back again? It's the Losers' Club! And also Pennywise, unfortunately. In this week's episode we take a deep dive into Andy Muschietti's IT Chapter Two (2019) and discuss how Pennywise plays with his food, the act of growing up, childhood and belief, and, perhaps most importantly, the people who build houses in your heart.Suicide TW: This episode features talk about the suicide of one of the characters and the possible glorification of it. We have provided trigger warnings in the chapter marks; please use them and skip past where we talk about it if you need to! Take care and be safe.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Welcome to the Losers Club! This week, we're talking about the first installment of Andy Muschietti's adaptation of IT which means discussing the terrible self-preservation skills of kids in the 80s, Pennywise's status as a long-con drama queen, narrative changes thanks to adaptation, and the real reason we watched this movie. Featuring a fanfic recommendation! CW/TW, possible gender essentialist language: At 13:54, we theorize a little bit about whether or not the fact that IT is later revealed to be female has anything to do with Bev understanding its manipulation tactics and how to defeat it, since she deals with that quite a bit. If this will be an issue, please skip to the next chapter!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Feel that tingle? Must be a new episode of AvengeGirls! This time, we're talking about Spider-Man: Far From Home, and you know what that means... A little complaining about Endgame, how Tony Stark will keep creating villains for another ten years at MINIMUM, missed opportunities with the multiverse, Quentin Beck and his "illusions of grandeur," and the only In Memoriam video we'll ever need. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Kick back with us as we discuss one of the rare Perfect Films of the MCU, Ant-man and the Wasp! This week we talk about why the Ant-man films are perfect, how much dads in the MCU suck, why Scott Lang is the Only Valid Dad, why moms are BETTER than dads, and how Luis really should get a suit in Ant-man 3.We hope this episode finds everyone well amidst self-isolation and quarantining! We wish you well. Stay safe, folks! We love you 3000 (even though we don't talk about Endgame in this house.)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

We're flying higher, further, faster back to our roots in this week's episode on Captain Marvel, baby! Join us as we discuss the movie's creative use of flashbacks, the biology of skrulls, where the hell the Tesseract has been this whole time, and how the best part about being human is that when we get knocked down, we get right back up again.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Journey with us to the city of Atlantis! Following up with Gabry's favorite Disney movie, listen in while we talk about history real and imagined, theorize about aging and why Atlanteans can't read, mock Milo's translating skills (just a little, and lovingly!), and most importantly profess our love of glowy blue things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

To quote the John Rzeznik song, we're still here--and headed for Treasure Planet! We're kicking off our next mini season with Cait's favorite Disney movie, talking about narrative set-up and pay off, framing, what this movie gets wrong about space, and how cool it is regardless.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Let this episode be the final word in our series of Star Wars! If you haven't yet seen The Rise of Skywalker, go do that first, or be absolutely sure you don't mind being spoiled. Or maybe not, only a Sith deals in absolutes.In this spoilery discussion of the final installment of the Skywalker Saga, Cait and Gabry cover what they loved (new characters, and the best 15 minutes of their lives), what they hated (certain scenes and choices), why they enjoy room for interpretation, and how their love for Star Wars will be with them, always.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

One. More. Week. But before we rise, we have to make our last stand with The Last Jedi! From the lessons we learn about the Jedi and Light side to why we shouldn't just cancel the Dark side; from the difference a word makes to distortion of reality; and from their guest Nina talking Luke's legacy to Rachel's pro-vulptex dissertation, join Cait and Gabry on the final leg of the journey to The Rise of Skywalker.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

It's the beginning of the end! For the film that (re)awakened their love of Star Wars, hear Cait and Gabry discuss Han's presentation to the fans and heroes, the Force vision we see and the one we might not, and in their opinion, one of the most iconic moments in the franchise. Plus, Cait's brother Kyle visits with some Hell Yeahs and Hell Nahs!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

It was about time the Jedi got around to Returning, don't you think? In this episode, Cait, Gabry, and their guest Cat give their opinions on the remastered movie, appreciate Han's character development, and consider the impact of offering a choice.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

This week, the Empire really does Strike Back--this time, at Cait and Gabry's opinions of the film. What changed their point of view? Find out as they, along with segments from their guest Liz, discuss the similarities between Anakin and Luke, fear and the Force, The Dynamic, and much, much more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

In this trailer discussion not-quite-minisode, join Cait and Gabry as they discuss eucatastrophe, that magnificent rendition of the Main Theme (NOT the Force Theme as Gabry says in the episode, shame on her), our hopes for the Skywalker family and name, Mortis, and how we think it all will end. There will be tears, but the Force will be with us. Always.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Buckle up as we embark on the nostalgic and thrilling journey of the OT! This week, Cait and Gabry dig deep into A New Hope's fairy tale framing, how viewing the saga chronologically changes its tone, and talk a LOT about Luke Skywalker's faith in the Force. Plus, their guest Ai discusses the soundscape of the film!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Do you think anyone's listening? We do. You're out there, right? Join Cait, Gabry, and their guest KC to discuss the characterization of the brave members of Rogue One, how this movie is a different kind of family saga, and what they love about the details and Easter eggs the filmmakers sprinkled in for fans to find.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

It's time to discuss the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker... Come along with Cait and Gabry as they talk about Padmé's lost potential, the fact that this movie is the film equivalent of two raccoons in a trenchcoat pretending to be one person, YWMBAILY, and Gabry's wildest headcanon yet.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

This week, join Cait and Gabry on the mysterious Force planet of Mortis, where they dissect parallels between three Dark Siders, get a little too enthusiastic about fate, binaries, and the redeeming power of love, and notice how Anakin's ultimate goal was actually achieved in these myth-laden episodes of The Clone Wars. Oh, and they promise Dave Filoni three Ones-themed cowboy hats in exchange for answers.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Begun, the Clone War has... Or it will by the end of this episode! This week Cait and Gabry took a long look at what worked and what didn't about Padme and Anakin's romance, discussed just how hard Obi-Wan worked while his Padawan was on vacation, and realized that there are more than three reasons to hate sand. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

We're back from break and ready to dive deep into the Force and seek out The Phantom Menace! Tag along with Cait and Gabry as they discuss their personal histories with Star Wars, Palpatine's Ultimate Plan (and what would have happened if it didn't work), and appreciate two of the best women in the Galaxy.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Join Cait and Gabry in the last episode of their Mini Summer Season as they discuss 2013's Riddick! On the table for discussion this time: the rampant and gross misogyny in Riddick, how this movie is BASICALLY just Pitch Black 2.0, and how the progression of Riddick's character has made him... a god? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

This week on AvengeGirls & Friends we tackle: The Chronicles of Riddick! Join us as we discuss the walking fascism metaphor that is the Necromongers, how the Riddick series handles worldbuilding, and how this movie really should've just been two and a half hours of Riddick breaking Kyra out of prison.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Join Caitlin and Gabry as they dive into the Riddick trilogy! First up is Pitch Black, where we unpack: the VERY complex morality of Carolyn Fry and Riddick, how Riddick is a total Mary Sue, and the notion of Evil in the film.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Join Cait and Gabry this week as they tackle 2014's Lucy! On the table for discussion: godhood and the female body; the visual representation of scientific concepts used in the movie; and a very weighty question: what do we do with life?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

New season, new franchises to tackle! This week we're looking at 2018's Tomb Raider! Listen as Gabry and Cait discuss the differences between video game Lara and movie Lara, how much they love Lu Ren, and how they probably would have died if they were in Lara's shoes—the color of life is GREEN and not red?? What????Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS seriously if you haven't seen Endgame yet don't even think about listening to this. We're serious. Go outside, take a walk around the neighborhood, go give your pet some cuddles—literally anything else. This is nearly 2 whole hours of spoiler-filled discussion. There are no holds barred here. Okay? Okay. Still with us? Here we go:On this spoiler analysis and discussion of the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame, Cait and Gabry discuss: what they disliked about the movie (namely... certain character choices), what they loved about the movie (can we just have an entire movie of Battle of New York shenanigans?), and how much this franchise truly means to them. There are tears shed, folks. No joke. Welcome to the Endgame.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

It's the episode you've all been waiting for. The one, the only—Infinity War! Join Cait and Gabry this week as they discuss fate and time travel, religious metaphors, and why NOT trading lives will be essential to Endgame. Stick around until the end to hear our very own AvengeFriends give their opinions on their characters and Endgame ahead of the premiere!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Join Cait, Gabry, and their comedian friend Karli as they discuss Thor: Ragnarok in this week's AvengeGirls & Friends! Topics up for discussion today: the beauty and wit of our hero Taika Waititi, how the humor of Ragnarok informs the characters and their relationships, comedic actor Anthony Hopkins, and why Asgardian kindergarten is probably just Physics 101!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Cait and Gabry are back at it again, this time discussing 2016's Spider-man: Homecoming! Listen as they wax poetic about modern day portrayals of high school, talk about Mothman—er, I mean the Vulture—and his cool dad status, and fangirl about the Department of Damage Control and all of the other cool world-building this movie does!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Listen to Gabry and Cait duke it out over whether or not the Avengers should have signed the accords in this episode of AvengeGirls & Friends! Joined by negotiator KC and guest commentator Amanda, listen as your favorite friends discuss: Tony and Steve's guilt, William Carlos Williams Bucky (Barnes Bucky Barnes?), Peggy Carter's unfortunate death, and the real reason why Bruce and Thor weren't in this movie.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Join Cait & Gabry and their guest star twins Kelley & Kyle as they discuss 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron! Some points of contention: why BruceNat is bad; how to fix the annoyance of Clint's Farm Family; and why Wanda should really be mentioning Pietro more in other MCU movies. Not cool, Marvel. Not cool.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Cait & Gabry recorded this episode on Captain America: The Winter Soldier during an ice storm, and trust us, the irony is not lost on them! In this episode, listen as the AvengeGirls talk about Natasha and Steve's friendship, how knives are a #bisexual thing, and who they think the REAL hero of the movie is. Plus, stick around until the end to hear their thoughts on the Avengers Endgame Superbowl Spot!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Cait and Gabry are back with another two-movie episode, this time discussing Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World! Listen as we talk about the handling of Tony Stark's trauma and anxiety, what the hell the Aether is, and why one of these movies has plot and the other definitively doesn't!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

Join Caitlin, Gabry, and their friends/special guests Hannah and Brad while they talk about Stoner Bruce Banner, Natasha's redemption arc, and the shawarma revolution in this episode on 2012's The Avengers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

With episode four comes episode Thor! Listen to your fave dumbasses talk about how relatable disappointing your dad is, why Cait thinks Loki isn't really THAT evil (just an emo wildcard), and how Hawkeye actually has an entire subplot in this movie involving potato chips!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

In their two-movie episode discussing The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2, listen as Caitlin and Gabry gush over Betty Ross (and talk about how the MCU needs her back), read their friends' opinions on Natasha Romanoff and how good (or bad) The Incredible Hulk is, and notice a particularly hilarious cameo.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

In their special AvengeGirls minisode, join Caitlin and Gabry as they discuss Scott Lang's van, why Clint Barton looks so terrible, and how they're coping with the end of an (Avengers) era.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

In their episode discussing Iron Man, Caitlin and Gabry talk about Tony Stark's motivations and discover that AC/DC is from Australia, while their friend Coltan insists that Ant-Man is the best Marvel movie.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)

In the first episode of AvengeGirls & Friends, Caitlin and Gabry discuss Captain America: The First Avenger, how their friend group got its name, and why they view Stanley Tucci with heart eyes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/avengegirls/posts)