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Three unemployed actors who have no place making movie reviews but are doing it anyway. These gal pals explore beloved movie franchises/genres from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to any and all of the Disney Channel Original Movies (glass of wine in hand). Listen in every Tuesday to find a new obsession or revisit a childhood favorite! Don’t forget the popcorn.

Nicole, Kimmi, & Stella


    • Jun 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    The Black Sheep of the Marvel Family - The Incredible Hulk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 24:45


    Time for a Marvel movie none of the FrameRaters have ever seen before! Stella, Kimmi, and Nicole have heard nothing but bad things about The Incredible Hulk, and boy does it live up to its reputation.

    2 out of Every 3 People Can Pronounce 'Mjolnir' Correctly - Thor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 26:20


    Finally, we're leaving Earth to meet the God of Thunder himself, Thor.  Take a listen as the FrameRaters crew discuss the film - as part of their Marvel Miniseries. 

    That's Not How A Particle Accelerator Works! - Iron Man 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 20:50


    Tony Stark is back with more narcissism, reckless behavior, and daddy issues! Tune in as Stella, Nicole, and Kimmi discuss all the things Iron Man 2  in our newest Marvel Minisode.

    A Charismatic Man Child - Iron Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 25:43


    The FrameRaters crew return this week with a new "Marvel Minisode", discussing Iron Man (aka the film that gave birth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe). Stella, Kimmi and Nicole attempt to analyze the appeal of Iron Man himself, (and Marvel's finest) Tony Stark. Take a listen!

    ...And Then All the White Men Got Mad - Captain Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 21:54


    The second movie in our Marvel marathon is yet another origin story and Marvel's first movie centered on a female superhero, Captain Marvel. Nicole, Kimmi, and Stella discuss representation, writing, and backlash faced by Brie Larson.

    Skinny Chris Evans - Captain America: The First Avenger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 20:59


    The FrameRaters team is back with a brand new series filled with action, romance, and most importantly, Sebastian Stan. Follow along as the gals watch and discuss all of the Marvel movies in chronological order in a series they like to call "The Marvel Minisodes." Take a listen!

    Why'd They Animate Elastigirl Like That? (And Why Not) - The Incredibles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 44:45


    Stella, Kimmi and Nicole take a trip down memory lane to talk about one of Pixar's greatest movies, The Incredibles. There's more than enough in the film to discuss - including its unique musical themes and plethora of adult jokes...and everyone's favorite badass mom, Elastigirl.  Take a listen.

    The Good, the Bad, and the Hot-Ugly - The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 37:25


    Grab your 3-D glasses and get ready to talk about Taylor Lautner's breakout role and all 6283 of George Lopez's roles in Sharkboy and Lavagirl. It's so bad, it's good.

    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Up, Up, and Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 48:43


    The dream team is back with another episode in their NOT Marvel series. They're talking about the OG Disney Channel Original Movie, Up Up and Away...and how underwhelmingly bad it is. But hey! At least it talks about the importance of recycling. 

    Uncanny Valley & TikTok Madness - Megamind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 45:30


    What is the limit to how realistic an animated character should look, before creeping out the audience? This week, Stella, Kimmi and Nicole search for that answer with Dreamworks' Megamind. Plus many tangents...but that's always expected. 

    Not-Avengers, Assemble! - Sky High

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 48:01


    The FrameRaters gals are pregaming for their Marvel season with a series of non-Marvel superhero movies, starting with Sky High. Buckle up, 'cause Ron Wilson, Bus Driver, isn't messing around.

    Women ARE Funny! - Bridesmaids

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 43:44


    The FrameRaters gals are back to wrap up their Women's Writers series with the hit movie (from the producers of Knocked Up) Bridesmaids! And they discuss the age old question: "Are women funny?" (Spoiler Alert: Yes...yes they are)

    From Rating Disney Channel Movies, to this - The Hate U Give

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 49:09


    Listen in on this new episode of FrameRaters -- where Stella, Kimmi and Nicole discuss the critically-acclaimed film, The Hate U Give (screenplay by Audrey Wells, based upon the novel by Angie Thomas). This film gives you a deeper look into the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and how its authentic storyline remains prevalent three years later. 

    That's All - The Devil Wears Prada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 53:30


    Finally, Kimmi, Stella, & Nicole get to talk about a movie featuring the GOAT, Meryl Streep. Expect fangirling. A lot of it. Oh, and the rest of the movie's pretty interesting too.

    Definitely Not A Romance Movie - I Will Follow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 52:12


    Your favorite movie podcast is back with another episode! This week we're talking about I Will Follow, a movie written and directed by the creator of The DuVernay Test...Ava DuVernay, herself! And happy (belated) International Women's Day from us gals here at FrameRaters!

    Black Girl Magic - Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 44:13


    In the first episode of their Women Writers Series, the FrameRaters crew discuss a more recent film, Little (written by Tracy Oliver & Tina Gordon), in which its premise (quite literally) involves some Black girl magic...a pretty convincing pitch right?

    That's Why There's a Booty on It - The Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 45:16


    How do two people fall in love in three days, you ask? Blackmail, accidental nudity, and Oscar from The Office, of course! Pour a glass and join us for this week's episode on The Proposal.

    Valentine's Day Special! - Titanic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 81:02


    Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite galentines! Tune into this special (extra long) drinking game episode to discuss all things Titanic. Listen in near, far, or wherever you are ;)

    What Makes Harry Attractive? - When Harry Met Sally

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 38:29


    It's time to dive deep into the world of "vintage" rom-coms (at least vintage to amateur Gen-Z movie critics) and talk about a classic: "When Harry Met Sally". Should the critical acclaim have stayed in the late 80's? Have we disappointed the movie's number one fan (Nicole's mom)?! Take a listen.

    Stephen King=Nicholas Sparks, Don't Ask Why - The Notebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 50:58


    The season of love is upon us, and the FrameRaters gals are back with a rom-filled podcast season to match. First up is the most predictable movie of all time: The Notebook! There's melodrama, there's great chemistry, and you better believe there was beef behind the scenes. Grab some popcorn, and let's be real, get the tissues too.

    Christmas Special! - Elf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 53:49


    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays listeners! To wrap up this festive season, the FrameRaters gals have recruited special guest, Jordan Sledd aka the expert on all things Buddy the Elf.

    On Christmas, You Tell the Truth...? - Love Actually

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 54:33


    The FrameRaters gang are contractually obligated to discuss the widely popular holiday rom-com, Love Actually. Lots of tropes, lots of nudity. Let's talk about it!

    Everyone's Favorite Christmas Fever Dream - How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 43:48


    It's time for "the, the, the... THE GRINCH!" This week, Nicole, Kimmi, and Stella discuss how well this Christmas classic holds up - from the script to Jim Carrey to Dr. Seuss himself. You don't want to miss this one! Click play to join in on the fun. "Oh, no. I’M SPEAKING IN RHYME!"

    The Square Root of Amazing - Jingle Jangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 53:45


    You just gotta believe!! Netflix's newest original movie-musical is a fun and festive Christmas movie full of...magic math? In this week's episode, the FrameRaters trio discuss all things Jingle Jangle (and no we're not talking about the drug from Riverdale).

    Kevin McAllister: America's Little Stinker - Home Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 57:08


    The FrameRaters gang dive deep into the most beloved holiday movie of them all, Home Alone. Aaaaand...an impromptu revisit of the movie they can't stop talking about (and not in a good way), Holidate. Plus many tangents.

    Off-Brand Chris Hemsworth - Holidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 48:24


    Oh, Holidate... In this week's episode, Stella, Kimmi, and Nicole discuss this year's most talked about Rom-Com, Holidate. *clears throat* Of course, "Rom" is short for "Romanticized Misogyny"...Take a listen.

    Jack Skellington is White - The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 43:03


    In this very humerus episode, the FrameRaters gals are discussing the classic Tim Burton movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas as they wrap up their Halloween series and prepare for the upcoming holiday season!

    Halloween Special! - The Haunted Mansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 48:12


    Happy Halloween, listeners! The FrameRaters crew have decided to put out a bonus episode to celebrate Halloween. This episode, Stella, Kimmi, and Nicole discuss all things Haunted Mansion and its chilling backstory. Is it worth its PG rating?

    New Marnie Who Dis: Return to Halloweentown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 44:49


    It's finally time for someone vaguely resembling Marnie to enroll at Hogwarts - oops, we mean Witch University - and that means it's time for the last episode in the Halloweentown series. Nicole, Kimmi, and Stella are back with more wine, and they're talking more drama, more plot holes, and more Lucas Grabeel (duh).

    Is Lucas Grabeel a Sexy Lamp? - Halloweentown High

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 46:05


    This week, Stella, Kimmi, and Nicole go back to the good 'ol days of high school in the third movie of the series to discuss the pressing issues plaguing our heroine Marnie, including knights, trolls, and Bing Bong from Inside Out..?

    Sherbet or Sherbert? - Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 44:20


    In this episode, Stella, Kimmi, and Nicole revisit the Cromwell family in the second of the four movies, and discuss what kind of evil is lurking in the shadows of Halloweentown...and what is up with the giant brick cube?

    Welcome to FrameRaters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 42:22


    For the pilot episode, Stella, Kimmi, and Nicole discuss the classic Disney Channel Original Movie, Halloweentown, as well as all things spooky. Will it satisfy their sweet tooth, or will it be hauntingly horrible?

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