Ladies Get Action

Is this the rare action movie with a *true* happy ending?!  This week, the Ladies returned to the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) with Mission Impossible: 3, which saw Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt as we've never seen him before: considering someone else over his job! Tune in to hear why Philip Seymour Hoffman rises to the top of our list of great action movie villains, the very long list of skills required for a spy resume, and why friends don't let friends get spontaneously married at their place of work. Bonus tangent: bone broth isn't a meal, y'all! CW for this episode: disordered eating.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When the Tomorrow Treat doesn't come, it turns into a Tomorrow War! This week the Ladies landed down with The Tomorrow War. We once again stretched our time travel war muscles and watched another hunky hero save the future from crazy aliens. We debate if a marriage can really survive a time traveling child of divorce, roll our eyes at self-important scientists, and ponder period tracking within a global draft! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

OF COURSE everyone believes this wronged man! This week the Ladies watched listener recommendation “The Fugitive,” starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, with plenty of blink-and-you'll-miss-it roles from big names today. We discuss just how surprisingly action-packed the film gets, detour into the latest Ozempic obsession (*eye roll*), and marvel at how many people are willing to blatantly lie for Harrison Ford's Dr Richard Kimble. *BIG NEWS* Rebecca's latest show is out! Watch "The Exhibit," an art show/competition hosted by the Smithsonian. It's on MTV after RuPaul's "Drag Race." Want to recommend a movie? Send them to us at ladiesgetaction@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Say a prayer to your saints! Which one? It doesn't matter -- Val Kilmer invokes them all! This week, the Ladies watched "The Saint," the Val Kilmer and Elizabeth Shue-fronted heist movie, featuring US-Russia relations that make it feel like no time has passed at all since the 90s! (It hasn't, because we're still VERY young, right? Right?!) We laugh about all of Val Kilmer's silly disguises and accents, ponder the similarities between this movie and "A Little Princess," and overall have a blast talking our way through this ultimately sweet-natured movie. The Ladies want all ladies to remember this PSA: KEEP YOUR PATENT. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Time for a REBOOT! This week, the Ladies watched "The Fast and the Furious" — otherwise known as “Fast 4.” We attempt to warn the world about a movie that was our failed podcast episode before diving back into one of our fave series with OUR FAMILY. We break down the misguided sexual tension (“Flowers In the Attic” throwback, anyone?), compare the movie beats to the original, and are BAFFLED by the fact that ANYONE (*cough cough* Dom) would reject Giselle. Be sure to listen until the end to hear our predictions for Fast X! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

He's no Taylor Swift, but he is an antihero! This week the Ladies got back with their toxic ex, Snake Plissken, for Escape From LA. We laghed over the west-coast themed natural disasters, plastic surgery satire, and sketchy Hollywood agents. Who knew Kurt Russel was a free throw King? In the end, we agree, justice for Utopia! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is this the *worst* job interview ever -- or the BEST? This week, the Ladies watched "White House Down," the 2013 political action thriller starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. We drool over Channing Tatum's "your best friend's hot older brother" look (read: attainable), break down how the film elevates the plot of "Air Force One" (we know, shocking but it's true), and consider how many swimming pools are in the White House. Get in the armored presidential car -- time for a high-speed chase on the White House lawn to celebrate 1 YEAR OF LADIES GET ACTION! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aliens, hormones and photography! This movie had it ALL. This week the ladies (and special guests Allie Nelson & Tyler McCarthy of the Not Couple Goals Podcast) watched the incomprehensible teen sci-fi movie, "I Am Number Four." We swoon over Timothy Olyphant, cringe about the Twilight similarities, and marvel over the surprise Dinosaurs in this film. 3 more sequels please!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Beep Beep! That's my bestie in an Ambulance?! This week the Ladies watched Ambulance, the quasi heist-car-ambulance chase movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal. We break down the baffling cast of characters including the world's hottest “cool girl” with a dark past, many bumbling cops, and one good Dog Dad. Get in y'all, let's do some surgery over zoom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You're not too old for this sh*t! This week the Ladies watched the 80s classic, Lethal Weapon. We celebrated this enemies to besties film by dissecting Murtaugh's very Good Dad energy, Busey's role in the pantheon of blonde henchmen, and why this should be considered a Christmas movie after all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

They're on that vigilante sh** again! (Sort of). This week, the Ladies watched "6 Underground," the Ryan Reynolds-fronted, Michael Bay mess of an action movie. We attempt to make sense of an incomprehensible timeline, ponder the legality of unspecific wills (government's gonna get their cut), and debate whether or not these characters are, in fact, ghosts. Bonus spoilers for Wakanda Forever and Thor: Love and Thunder included! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you an ambitious young woman who wants to date your very rude elderly coworker? You're in luck!! This week the Ladies watched "In The Line of Fire," the Clint Eastwood Secret Service cat-and-mouse game with rom-com ambitions... we guess? Don't be a cool girl -- join us as we discuss workplace boundaries, a very scary John Malkovich, and why we wish this film had actually delivered some heat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

GET OFF HIS PLANE! This week, the Ladies watched "Airforce 1," starring lots of well-known actors but, more importantly: our beloved Sarah from "A Little Princess!" We discuss why you should keep an eye on those Secret Service guys, why we'd vote for Prez Harrison Ford, and what makes people who keep their word SO scary in action movies (we love follow-through/commitment in real life tho). Prepare the plane-to-plane zipline: you'll want to hold on tight for this high-stakes ride! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The family that sleighs together stays together! This week the Ladies embarked on a Very Special Christmas Episode to bring you Violent Night! With a Santa like this one in charge, you don't want to be on the Naughty list! Make sure you catch this jolly good film with plenty of ho-ho-homicide in theaters or on streaming since we'll spoil it on the pod! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Holidays! We have an exciting announcement about this week's Christmas-themed episode, which will come out Wed, Dec 21st!

Beware of (generic) TOXIC WASTE! This week, the Ladies watched "Transporter 3." Rin and Rebecca discuss the merits (or not) of napping while being kidnapped, realize they need more concrete details when it comes to environmental activism, and ponder what it actually takes for Jason Statham to stay that ripped. Can an eco-villain's voice even compare? Tune in to find out - and stick around to the end to learn what the Ladies discover about *gasp* the fourth Transporter movie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't forget the toner! This week the Ladies watched the new Netflix film, "The Man from Toronto." We laughed over this buddy assassin movie and got into our affection for Kevin Hart, the evils of Equinox, and how we'd stand up to torture talk. Spoiler alert: not well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

PICK YOUR PUPPY! (But only after some gentlemanly violence). This week the Ladies watched Kingsman: The Secret Service. We question why the use of the singular versus the plural in the title, marvel over the Brooks Brothers storefront as a spy hideout, and wish main character Eggsy/Eggy's love of snow globes and talent for gymnastics showed up more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I think there's been a glitch! This week the Ladies found themselves in a strange scifi prison world and a slightly different genre with Spiderhead. We break format this week and talk all about about mood enhancing drugs, a dancing Chris Hemsworth and a sexy compound we would definitely vacation at. Why even have a speed boat if you're not going to crash it into a plane?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

PSA: pigtails on grown women are NOT empowering! Take them out right now! This week, the Ladies reaffirmed this belief during the watching of The Rock (not to be confused with THE Rock, aka Dwayne Johnson), a perfect-popcorn movie starring an ever-charming Sean Connery and an eccentric Nic Cage. We discuss why this should have been added to our series on patriotism, Indiana Jones-style escapades, and why we require all furniture-sitters to wear clothes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Girl, turn your records UP! This week the Ladies watched The Gray Man, a spy action movie starring some of our favorites, Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. The two face off in this spy vs spy film that had us gasping at how ripped Ryan got, concerned over facial hair and questioning how quickly we'd fold to fingernail torture - spoiler: VERY quickly. Always give your off-the-books assassins a decent retirement plan! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John Wick strikes again! This week the Ladies dive in yet again to our favorite bureaucratic world of hitmen with John Wick 3: Parabellum. We celebrate the animal assassins, wade through endless red tape and high table talk, and wonder if there's anyone who ISN'T a hitman. Get your dogs riot gear for Christmas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alpha, Omega, Oh My! This week the Ladies watched Edge of Tomorrow, the Tom Cruise time-loop sci fi action film. We wondered about blood transfusions, time travel timelines, and if movies or real life ghosties are scarier. We also admired Tom Cruise's ageless face and Emily Blunt's ripped arms. Have a spooky Halloween and try to avoid getting alien blood in your blood! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are there any good Sharks? This week the Ladies find the answer with Drive, the moody LA epic about a hollow man who turns into his Scorpion jacket. And drives! We ended up breaking our format as one of Hollywood's Ryans breaks bad. Don't forget your box of killing knives!

Marvin, watch out! This week the Ladies watched the action comedy classic, Midnight Run. We drooled over a young DeNiro, discussed bad dads and great comic timing, and imagined our dream cast for a remake (hint: starring Rin!). Whether by jet, train, bus, stolen car or hijacked plane we loved going along for this journey of bickering, reluctant best friendship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Watch out, the moon is falling!! Praise the moon and the *good* AI that runs it, this week The Ladies took one big step for mankind onto Moonfall. This movie felt like a mashup of some of our favorite disasters, included a very cute cat, all kinds of moon nuke shenanigans, and zero romantic tension: what a combo! There is no god except Moon? Let's get started! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry milkshake? Spoiler alert: this movie isn't about the milkshakes. This week, the Ladies watched "Gunpowder Milkshake," a neo-noir film that tries to introduce more women onto the action movie-screen but... yeah. We compare the relationships to those found in "Yellowjackets" (Rin finally finished it), discuss the merits of bowling, and wrestle with the decision of making Karen Gillan wear THAT hat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mask up and face off! This week the Ladies went for a wild ride down under with Mission Impossible 2. We wondered how people would be fooled by mask tech that doesn't change the body, celebrated Tom Cruise's breezy sex appeal, and giggled about all the kicking. Has there ever been hotter chemistry than that iconic bathtub heist?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get your historical murder boards ready! This week the Ladies watched The Old Guard, a baffling and violent good time. We probed the Vampire Problems that plague these immortals, wondered why nobody was having any fun, and made a solid investment plan for our own vampire portfolios - REAL ESTATE! Don't worry kids, in 10 generations Amelia Earhart was born and that makes all the death worth it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Prey tell, why is Predator? This week the ladies watched the Hulu movie and latest entry in the Predator series, “Prey.” We figured out the Predator's penchant for big game hunting & skin snacks, admired the scenery and tone, and roasted the real villains: the colonizers. We prey you love this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get on a jet ski with him ladies!! This week the Ladies revisited the hunky Jason Statham with Transporter 2. They marveled at a Pink-lookalike villian fighting only in heels and underwear, cheered for Statham's beat-em-up but don't kill-em style, and wondered what non-human form they'd take if they had the chance… it's a shock! This movie makes following the rules look fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sign up now for the Death Race! This week the Ladies watched the bloody prison car fight that was Death Race. We discussed lava factories, hot criminal women, and celebrated a much better film, Jlo's “Marry Me.” As Coach says straight to camera, “I love this game!” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't just rob the bank, rob the whole Tower! This week the Ladies watched Tower Heist, the action comedy film starring Ben Stiller. We discuss Rin's valid concerns about the wilderness and Rebecca's urge to befriend wild bear cubs, whether billionaires can ever be benevolent, and car-shaped retirement funds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't leave a hand drawn map of your crimes lying around! This week the Ladies learned this invaluable lesson and more when we watched the New York drama/heist film “Empire State.” We marveled at the stupidity of these criminals, ranted about why Liam couldn't shake the world's most toxic “best friend,” and enjoyed some very bad wigs. Come for the Rock, stay for the surprise reveal of our podcast's ultimate nemesis producer. We have a blast breaking down this bizarre “true story” and so will you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

He's part chin, part Robot, and maybe a metaphor for Jesus? This week the Ladies watched the action comedy classic “Robocop.” We marveled at this masterpiece (?) of filmmaking and pondered deep questions about the nature of humanity, growling robots and disappearing families. Did we miss something transcendent in this film? Oh well, later bitches! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

3 fast 3 furious! It's time to race back to high school as the Ladies speed through The Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift. Follow the adventures of "Hick," a car-racing addict and "17 year old" with an inexplicable accent and his misfit friends, Lil Bow Wow and the incredible Han (who we adore in future Fast films!). The Ladies crack themselves up this episode and it's a real fun time. Come for the Tokyo vibes, stay for the fully unhinged acting challenge mid-episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get ready to set sail and then take flight! This week the Ladies watched Uncharted, the bizarre video game-turned action movie starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. We celebrated Wahlberg's big Dad energy, worried about a pet cat and debated which films we've seen so far are scrumptious raw cookie dough and which are delicious cookies. Like Mark, we'd choose Papa Johns over the sewers any day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Unlock your mind! This week the Ladies break down the action/suspense film Unlocked. We marvel at how the flirting lands so poorly, why bad guys call their bosses to quit post terrorist attack and how this film has so many twists and yet remains totally unsurprising. Put it on your wishlist! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's time to check out of the Hitman Hotel! This week we revisited our favorite Keanu series with John Wick 2. The ladies wondered why his dog didn't have a leash, how hitman currency works, and what cell plan the world's hitmen must all be on. Finally: did we eat too much body glitter growing up? Take a blood oath with us and enjoy this week's episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Earth! This week the Ladies watched Independence Day. We marveled at the number of 'bad dads', wondered why Aliens would want our petroleum if they're so advanced, and questioned whether the world might come together as one now to fight an evil alien invasion. Spoiler alert: nope! As this film wraps up our "America the Great?" series, we invite you to consider and question your own patriotism. Happy 4th of July! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Check all your shoes and pens for tracking devices - this week the Ladies launched into the paranoid world of Enemy of the State. We worried about a very good cat, invented a new backstory for Gene Hackman, and marveled at how comfortable we now are with the surveillance state. Remember, lingerie is a terrible gift and just might get you stalked by an evil government contractor! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Turn and burn! On a special mini-episode of Ladies Get Action, the Ladies discuss Top Gun Maverick. We get into similarities with the original, more Maverick shenanigans and a cast of faceless hotties as all the other pilots. We're here for it! Spoiler alert: We do spoil this movie, so watch first if you'd like. #dangerzone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take flight to the Danger Zone! This week the Ladies jet off to flight school with Top Gun. We marvel at Maverick's ability to continuously fail upward, his sexy but confusing relationship with his teacher, and why everyone was so sweaty. Tom Cruise, you take our breath away. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Time to take on the Boss Level! This week the ladies watch Boss Level, a Free Guy meets Groundhog Day mashup movie that marries the fun of video games with the redemptive arc of a classic Bad Dad movie. We enjoy Frank Grillo's anonymously handsome face, question if we could ever pull out our own teeth, and wonder who made the call to book Mel Gibson - a man who Hollywood loves to give a fifth and sixth chance. We're big fans of this movie and think you will be too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't break his rules and he won't break your face! It's the Transporter! This week the Ladies watch The Transporter starring Jason Statham. We appreciate his soda breaks, baking equipment and dedication to taking his shirt off when necessary. We're not Lyeing when we say this is a fun movie and a great episode of the pod! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get in the chopper! This week the ladies travel to the jungle with Predator. We wonder - what and why is Predator? What does it eat and is it skin? Why does he have a wine opener in his tool kit? We investigate these questions and explore how we could improve the movie with an imagined alternate story. As Arnold says, stick around! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Miami!! This week the ladies head to south beach with Brian & Roman in 2 Fast 2 Furious. We dig into why this is one of the best buddy non-cop movies, what makes a super scary villian, and attempt to recreate our own “bro” handshake. Let's go bruh! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Calling all feral children! This week on Ladies Get Action, the ladies watch Hanna. They marvel at the fairytale symbolism, classic bad dad moves and if this poor girl will ever get a hairbrush. Once we get past it's bleak beginning Rin and Rebecca passionately explore this coming of age movie and wonder what choices we might make as teens if we too were secret killing machines? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Move over, John Wick, Nobody's here! This week on Ladies Get Action, the ladies find out just who Nobody is. Once again Rebecca and Rin are an opposite sides of this film as they break down the wild action sequences, family dynamics and a very cute kitten. We also get into this film's healthy relationship with masculinity - this ain't no Den of Thieves! Put on your kitty kat bracelets! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to the latest episode of Ladies Get Action! This week the ladies get into the first “Mission: Impossible” starring Tom Cruise, a mysterious knife message and Emilio Esteves' silent death by elevator. We wonder what it might be like to have work projects you can just “choose to not accept,” how else to interpret a threat, and what is going on with Tom and all that raw fish! Join us and a baby Tom Crusie in Mission: Impossible. #thispodwillselfdestruct --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Den of Thieves: Where the cops are so much worse than the robbers. This week on Ladies Get Action, Rebecca and Rin break down the ultraproblematic film Den of Thieves. Laugh along with us as we discover how low this film will go! We also get into a cause close to our hearts, raising money for Emily's sweater fund. #helpemilyaffordcashmere --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app