Hello feminist friends! Welcome to Reel Feminism, the podcast where we discuss and rate films from an intersectional feminist perspective! Want to know how high your favourite films score? Listen now to find out! Isn't feminism fun?
The Reel Feminists take a trip to the marvellous nation of Wakanda. Join them as they discuss the 2018 box office smash 'Black Panther' Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Its time for our Reel Feminist's to take a road trip/crime spree around Arkansas. From line dancing to the Grand Canyon how much has changed since 'Thelma & Louise' was released, and what has stayed the same? Listen to find out! Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
The UK almost had a white Christmas; luckily, the cast of 'The Holiday' more than makes up for it. Join our Old Fashioned Reel Feminists as they re-watch this festive rom com classic. Will it be able to hold on to its seasonal title? Will a drunk Jude Law be allowed in the house? Can it justify its lengthy runtime? Karine has notes... Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
This time our Reel Feminists take a look at Jane Austin's timeless classic with a 90s twist. Switch Emma for infomercial sensation Cher and you have an all time teen classic, or do you? Listen to find out what they thought of 'Clueless' Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Our Reel Feminists return after a bit of a hiatus. Join them as they get to the bottom of 1996's meta slasher 'Scream'. A film where the mould of the ghost face mask isn't the only all white cast... Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
All the way from the crusades our Reel Feminist take on an evil corporation run by Dudley Dursley. Luckily they have Furiosa and Kinky boots on their side. Listen and find out what they thought of 2020's The Old Guard. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
This week Jo is joined by Leicester's Sarah Connor as our Reel Feminists take on Skynet. How will Terminator 2 hold up 30 years later? Listen and find out Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Our Reel Feminists kick off 2022 with some light swash buckling as they go on the hunt for the Black Pearl. How will this 19 year old Disney movie hold up? Will that sea air keep our crew fem fresh? Whatever they find, you'd better start believing in ghost stories... Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Our Reel Feminists ring in the new year with a childhood favourite. Will the sorcerers hold up, or should they be stoned? So heat up your banana curry pizza and join us in the bucket for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
As the festive season continues what could be more holy jolly than a nice slaying? This time our feminists look at 1974's Black Christmas. A horror movie in the 70's, surely this wont hold up to our modern values. Listen to find out! Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
It's time to get into the festive spirit with the 1983 classic film 'Trading Places' Will it hold up? Or will it have scenes so outdated it'll make you clench your minty hole? One things for sure, it gets a 0 out of 5 on the ape realism scale. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
This time our Reel Feminists go stargazing in the far far misogynistic realm of 2007 Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
This time our Reel Feminists take the red pill and wake up in a dystopian horror world. No its not 2020, its 1999's 'The Matrix' Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
From micro aggressions to full on body theft, our Reel Feminists discuss the horror of 'Get Out' and the red flags that should have made Chris want to Peele out of there... Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
To start off the spooky season our Reel Feminists investigate the urban legend of the 'Candyman'. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Is the super relatable Bridget Jones still super relatable 20 years on? Jo, Karine and Aman attempt to answer this question and more while getting thrown off the bus for fighting. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Jo and Hedvig relive the horrors of being at school, how to act with boys and what to do in social situations. How will Bo Burnham's interpretation of what its like to be a 13 year old girl fair? Listen and find out! Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
This time our Promising Young Women take it upon themselves to rid the world of toxic masculinity. Could this film be the hero we need? Or the one we deserve? Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
This time our Reel Feminists head back to the SixtyEightys where two of our three hosts have the time of their lives. Will it hold up? Or should it sit in the corner and face the wall? Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
For this episode our Reel Feminists confuse 'How To Be a Woman' with 'How to Build a Girl' which is more coming of age comedy than feminist text. So cover yourself up (we have gotten complaints) and lets discover what they think about the film. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
"Prey for Gotham! Mayhem at its finest! Gotham's worst brings out their best. Our Reel Feminists are taking a trip down to Gotham City to review the underappreciated DC movie 'Birds of Prey'. Move over Brownsea Stable, looks like they may have found the ultimate holiday destination Get involved on facebook:Â www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/Â or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
"Here comes the Bride" On screen we have some strong female action. However, will behind the scenes actions change our Reel Feminist's views of this Kung Fu classic? Hopefully the score by a little known black musician can save it. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism TRIGGER WARNING - Rape and Sexual Assault are discussed throughout the podcast
"Welcome to Girl World. Mean. Meaner." This time our Reel Feminists travel back to American high school in 2004. Where they find once loved characters aren't very nice... Dare I say it? They are actually kind of Mean.... Girls... Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
"Coming to save the world this summer" Our Reel Feminists head to a swanky central park west high-rise apartment. There they meet Dana, who's only problem isn't just the Demi God currently residing in her fridge. No, she also has to deal with some serious Red Flag behaviour from her neighbour and one of the exterminators she has just hired. You are you going to call? I'd start with the Ghostbusters HR department if I were you. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
It's 2008, Wall Street has just crashed and our Reel Feminists need to make themselves some easy money. Luckily for them they have a pole, some questionable ethics and Jenny from the block. Join them as they review 'Hustlers' the feel good, sisterhood film of the decade. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
The Future Belongs to the Mad. What a lovely day. Come along for a ride on the War-Rig with our Reel Feminists as they Witness 'Mad Max Fury Road' for the first time. Will it be as good as they have heard? Or will it be... mediocre? Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
"Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder."? She's beautiful, she's powerful, she's kind, she's made out of clay? This episode our Reel Feminists take on the Female lead superhero film we all need, but is it what we deserve...? Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Blondes DO have more fun! This week our Reel Feminists get into Harvard Law School, like it's even that hard! Where they learn to get things done in style. So grab your fluffy coats, pets and pens, it's time to see if Elle Woods has what it takes to be 'Legally Blonde' Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
When freedom is a memory and justice is outlawed, the just must become outlaws. 'Midweek Murders' host Sandra digs out her old VHS copy of Mask Of Zorro and presents her case for a film that's more minimalist than feminist. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Don't get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight. It's Christmas, arguably the happiest time of the year, so this week our Reel Feminists watch a childhood Christmas favourite that still haunts Karine's darkest nightmares. So wrap up warm and cosy, whip up some hot chocolate and turn on all the lights, because there just might be 'Gremlins' in the house. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
The Ultimate Romantic Comedy? This week our Reel Feminists take a break from the hell of 2020 to enjoy some Christmas stalking, fat shaming and Colin Firth. Join them as they watch 'Love Actually' a seasonal mean spirited must watch. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Your future is in its hands. This time our Reel Feminists travel back in time to 1984 on a mission to see if The Terminator still holds up. Is Sarah Connor the hero we all need? Is Kyle Reece a danger to society? Has Aman found her true love? Listen to find out. Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham? In this episode our Reel Feminists grab their football boots and unacceptable 00's clothing and join Jess on her quest to 'Bend it Like Beckham' Will the film date as bad as frosted tips? Or could it possibly be the first certified fem fresh film? Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
Let the festivities begin. This episode our reel feminists take a trip to Sweden, in a area that never gets dark. Must be all the gaslighting... Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
The sands will rise, the heavens will part, but will girl power be unleased? This episode our Reel Feminists travel back to ancient 1999 where they unravel The Mummy. How will it fair(aoh)? Get involved on facebook: www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism
For the first episode our Reel Feminists bring you a film 65 million years in the making. Will Jurassic Park hold up? Or will its values be prehistoric? Get involved on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelFeminism/ or find us on instagram @reelfeminism.