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A new film podcast written, produced and hosted by Alanah Rafferty. Be sure to check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and support us on Patreon!

Alanah Rafferty


    • Dec 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Episode 17- Miracle on 34th Street (1947 and 1994), Our Holiday Season Finale! Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 17:35


    It's our season finale, and we get festive with two takes on the big man in the red suit!! Thanks for all the support, have a wonderful holiday season, and see you in 2022!! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Support us on Patreon

    Episode 16- Infernal Affairs (2003) and The Departed (2006) with Special Guest Star Scott Coscia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 37:51


    In our penultimate episode of the season, we discuss good and evil in these iconic crime flicks, and hear some amazing real life mob stories from stunt coordinator and retired NYPD police officer Scott Coscia. Follow Scott on Instagram Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Support us on Patreon

    Episode 15- Last of the Mohicans (1936) and Last of the Mohicans (1992) with Special Guests Film Detectives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 40:05


    Trevor Newlin and Elliot Herman stop by the podcast for a fantastic discussion on Last of the Mohicans! Hear what we have to say about the beloved historical drama of the 90's, and the lesser known original of the 30's. Listen to Film Detectives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and StitcherFollow Film Detectives on InstagramFollow GPP on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport GPP on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 14- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) and The Hustle (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 16:09


    We laugh it up in this episode while looking at the classic Steve Martin and Michael Caine buddy comedy, and its gender swapped remake starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport us on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 13- Ringu (1998) and The Ring (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 16:18


    Patreon members voted, we watched, and somehow survived the curse! We take a look at memory, fear, and creepy pale girls when we watch the Japanese horror classic Ringu, and its iconic 2002 remake, The Ring.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport us on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 12- The Blob (1958) and The Blob (1988) with special guests Blaze Dahl and Kyle Davis of Top Kvlt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 52:13


    We leap, and creep, and slide and glide across the floor with the 50's classic and its highly underrated 80's remake. Follow Top Kvlt on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookSupport us on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 11- Psycho (1960) and Psycho (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 18:17


    Why did we do this episode? So no one else had to. We take a philosophical look at Hitchcock's iconic thriller, and its confounding shot for shot remake. from indie auteur Gus Van Sant!Some Videos and Articles on The Making of Hitchcock's Psycho True Fear: The Making of PsychoIndiewire's articleHitchcock, based off of "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho"Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport us on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 10- The Fly (1958) and The Fly (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 13:40


    Our first entry for our month of horror remakes!! We take a look at the Vincent Price classic and David Cronenburg's 80's sci-fi tragedy, and talk about what scared us then and now. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport us on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 9- Abre Los Ojos (1999) and Vanilla Sky (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 17:33


    In this episode, a much maligned early 2000's movie just its rightful review as we look at Amenabar's sophomore feature and Cameron Crowe's first foray into sci fi! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport us on Patreon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 8- Black Christmas (1974) and Black Christmas (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 16:18


    On today's episode, we talk about final girls and feminism while looking at the classic slasher flick of the 70's and it's Blumhouse remake! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookSupport us on PatreonContent Warning for sexual assault and abortionIf you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 7- The Italian Job (2003) and Players (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 18:09


    We're back, Bleav it or not (wink wink). On this episode, we'll be discussing whether grounded or grandiose is the way to go for action films, as we take a look at the early aughts F Gary Gray film, The Italian Job, and its Bollywood remake, Players. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and InstagramSupport us on PatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 6- Pete's Dragon (1977) and Pete's Dragon (2016) with Special Guest Star Joe Mwamba

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 76:12


    Today's episode is- all together now- for the children! We take a look at two under the radar Disney films with Joe Mwamba, and discuss the importance of storytelling to the next generation. This will be our Mid Season Finale, follow us on social media @girlpressesplay to stay tuned for Season 2's return! Click the link below to donate to FRAUD: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alanah-rafferty/support

    Epsidoe 5- The Wicker Man (1973) and The Wicker Man (2006) with special guests Rich Stambolian and Alex Kalogiannis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 79:03


    We're talking impotent rage, elegant pajamas, and, and TWINS, in this zany episode about two equally zany films. We also get some hot takes from Rich Stambolian and Alex Kalogiannis of the upcoming podcast, Film Class Zeroes! Rich on Social Media: Twitter, Instagram Alex on Social Media: Twitter, Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alanah-rafferty/support

    Episode 4- La Cage Au Folles (1978) and The Birdcage (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 18:57


    In honor of The Birdcage's 25th anniversary, we're comparing it to its predecessor, the French classic La Cage Aux Folles! We better warn you, we get super, super film nerdy. Follow Girl Presses Play on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Support us on Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3- Ocean's 11 (1960) and Ocean's 11 (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 18:17


    On today's episode, we take a look at two films jam packed with iconic leading men, Vegas, and quippy one liners. But as we take a deeper look at how- and when- these movies were made, we start to investigate how much morality should really be considered for films. Follow Girl Presses Play on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Support us on Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2- Blood Simple (1984) and A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop (2009), with Special Guests The Celluloid Mirror!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 74:44


    Today we're taking a look at the Coen Brothers' debut film, Blood Simple, and its remake, A Woman, A Gun, and a Noodle Shop, from Chinese director Yang Zhimou, with Sean Mannion and Nicole Solomon of The Celluloid Mirror! We see just how different- or not so different- these films from two distinctly regional filmmakers are. Find 4Mile Circus and The Celluloid Mirror online! 4MileCircus Patreon Instagram Twitter Follow Sean on: Instagram, Twitter Follow Nicole on: Instagram, Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1- The Thing From Another World (1951) and The Thing (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 21:37


    For our season premiere, we're taking a look at two sci fi classics from Howard Hawkes and John Carpenter! We compare the 1951 original and 1982 remake to see what they can show us about how people's fears have- or haven't- changed throughout the decades. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and support us on Patreon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11- The Festive Films Finale! Hanukkah, Ramadan and Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 17:52


    It's our season finale, and we're taking a look at the lesser known holiday films from Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Christmas.Can't wait till Season 2 for more GPP content? Click here to support us on Patreon and gain access to more content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10- Bollywood Bound, With Special Guest Star BollyBrit.com's Samarpita Dutta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 46:14


    In this episode, we take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of Bollywood, its films and stars beloved by millions around the world. We discuss how it started, what it means to the wider world of film, and how it's changing.Be sure to follow @BollyBrit and Samarpita Dutta at @lipstickpatrol on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9- Singin' Celluloid: The Movie Musical Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 23:34


    While we eagerly await the premiere of Ryan Murphy's movie musical, The Prom, on Netflix, take a listen to our movie musical episode! We talk about Singin' in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, and Hamilton.Check out our Patreon page to find out about more exclusive content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8- Sports Movies! w/ Special Guest Mat Men's Rich Stambolian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 66:00


    Just in time for Thanksgiving, our sports episode!! We dive into what we love about sports movies so much, even when we don't watch them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: Documentary, & the Pursuit of the Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 23:27


    In this week's episode, we take a look at the evolution of documentary film to see how the pursuit of telling the truth has changed, and in some ways stayed the same.Be sure to support us on Patreon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6- Action/Adventure Through the Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 21:40


    On this week's episode, we take a look at Robin Hood and Black Panther, and see how the action/adventure genre has evolved with the times-and audiences- changing.Thanks to our Patreon supporters who participated in the October Donation Drive! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5- Emotions Without Words- Dance on Film with Special Guest Star Sydney Duncan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 62:14


    On this episode, we talk with dancer, actor and physicist Sydney Duncan about how dance has been represented- or misrepresented- on film throughout the years. Become a Patreon member today to hear our extended conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4- Animation, Is It a Medium Or a Genre?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 28:06


    We take a look at the films told through the medium of animation, and discuss why and how it became a genre. Click here to donate to our Patreon Donation Drive, we're donating our earnings this month to St Jude Children's Hospital and Howard University! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3- The Super Cult Films Spectacular! with Special Guests The Cinema Guys!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 54:10


    We talk with Brad, Justin and the Cinemaiden about all things cult status. It gets meta, weird and wonderful.Follow the Cinema Guys on social media!InstagramTwitterFacebookClick the link to join our Patreon Charity Drive this month:Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2- Save the Screams! With Special Guest Stars Jose Cadena & Ivan Daniel Luna of Horror in Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 29:02


    In today's episode, we talk with Horror in Color's founders Cadena and Luna to discuss the importance of horror films, especially now, and some of our favorites to watch.Use the code SCARESCREEN for a free 14-Day trial of Shudder, the online horror streaming platform!Check out Horror in Color/ISA Diversity in Horror Panel Discussion here!Follow @horrorincolor on social media for more information on their Scare Screen series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Series Premiere! Episode 1- Genre Through the Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 23:52


    For the flagship season, we're taking a look at genre. On today's episode, we look at the genre rule breakers that paved the way for today's new classics! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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