Citizen Dame
Episodes
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Episode 240: Anna May Wong - Dame of Shanghai
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
This week we're talking all about the incredible Anna May Wong, and we specifically dive into two of her notable films: Piccadilly (1929) and Shanghai Express (1932).
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Episode 239: Star Wars - May the Dame Be With You
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
On the anniversary of Return of the Jedi, The Dames have a whole lot to say about Star Wars, both the film and the original trilogy. Come for the fandom energy, stay for us explaining what a little dork Luke Skywalker is.
And, as always, Han shot first.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Episode 238: Warner Bros at 100 - The Public Dame
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
This week we're talking about 100 years of Warner Bros., and taking a closer look at three generations of WB movies: The Public Enemy (1931), Now, Voyager (1942), and Batman Returns (1992).
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Episode 237: Erotic Thriller - The Dame Seduction
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
The Dames return to discuss the totally not controversial and complicated subgenre of Erotic Thrillers. Films include Body Heat, The Last Seduction, and Jade, so be sure to watch these first if you don't want them spoiled!
Plus:
Some updates on the David Choe problem: https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/beef-stars-defend-david-choe-casting-internet-reaction-is-not-great
Jonathan Majors's issues go from bad to very bad: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/jonathan-majors-more-alleged-abuse-victims-cooperate-with-da-office-assault-1235588870/
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Episode 235: Italian Romances - Much Ado About Dames
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
The Dames are back to talk about people gettin' sexy in Italy, with discussions of A Room with a View, Much Ado About Nothing (1993), and Only You.
Plus! Karen gives us her backstage impressions of this year's Oscars!
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Episode 233: Dames Talking
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Happy International Women's Day! The Dames discuss female screenwriters, sexism, and the Oscars, focusing on The Piano, Sense and Sensibility, and Women Talking. Plus! Karen gives us her thoughts on a bear that does cocaine.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Episode 232: Dame on a Hot Tin Roof
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
This week, we are celebrating the birthdays of two very important dames, our own Karen Peterson, and most especially Elizabeth Taylor. Join us as we chat about Father of the Bride (1950), A Place in the Sun (1951), and of course, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). Plus we spend a few minutes talking about the very non-Liz Taylor movie, M3GAN.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Episode 231: Screwy Dames
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
The Dames have an in-depth discussion about screwball comedy, sexual politics, and if snakes are necessary, focusing on It Happened One Night, His Girl Friday, and The Lady Eve. Plus:
Phil Lord doesn't understand context: https://twitter.com/philiplord/status/1626391261749055490?t=OIu4aQ54pmZaoK7TWx1O0w&s=19
Andrea Riseborough has thoughts on her Oscar nod: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/andrea-riseborough-interview-oscars-nomination-to-leslie-1235325509/
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Episode 228: The Movies that Made the Dames
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
This week we're sharing the movies that made us! Everyone has those particular movies that sparked something in them. Whether it was your love of movies, a new outlook on the world, or some other passion, movies can have a profound impact on the people we are. Here are (some of) the movies that made us.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Episode 227: And Then There Were Dame
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Happy 2023! The Dames return this year to talk about whodunits, with spoilery analyses of And Then There Were None (1945), The Last of Sheila, and Clue!
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Episode 224: Damelins
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
This week, the Dames are discussing Joe Dante's holiday classics Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Plus, we have some thoughts on Sight & Sound's Great Films of All Time list!
https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/revealed-results-2022-sight-sound-greatest-films-all-time-poll
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Episode 223: Dame Tierney
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
This week, the Dames close out Noirvember with Gene Tierney and her iconic film noir roles, including deep dives on the nature of perception and the femme fatale in Laura and Leave Her To Heaven.
Plus, Karen talks Disney's Strange World and Lauren has feelings about Cate Blanchett in Tar.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Episode 221: Sweet Dame of Success
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
The Dames plunge into Noirvember with discussions of Detour, The Blue Dahlia, and Sweet Smell of Success. Plus, what the hell is happening on Twitter?
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Episode 218: The Invisible Dame
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
This episode is all about horror master James Whale. Even though he only directed four horror films, his influence is still felt in the genre today.
We're also talking a bit about the Brad Pitt drama and whatever was happening with the Great British Bake-Off and their "Mexican Week."
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Episode 216: Earth Dames Are Easy
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Welcome back! This week, the Dames are talking all about S-E-X. From pre-code depictions to post-code innuendo, how porn influenced aesthetic, and the positive and negative representation of both hetero and same-sex relationships on screen.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Episode 215: Dames of Power
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
The Dames discuss issues of race, gender, and historical representation in The Little Mermaid and Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. Plus! Karen reviews Pearl and Lauren talks Official Competition.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/09/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-fantasy-sci-fi-racist-criticism/671421/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-racist-backlash-1235211341/
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Episode 211: The Dame Phone
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
The Dames discuss the latest in the Ezra Miller saga, critics dismissing films that aren't "for them," why "problematic art" is still important art, and Scott Derrickson's latest horror film The Black Phone.
https://www.npr.org/2022/08/11/1116932907/ezra-miller-scandals
https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/best-90s-movies/
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Episode 210: To Catch a Dame
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
This week the Dames are celebrating Alfred Hitchcock's birthday with some favorite films and recommendations. Plus a few added topics, including:
The tragic passing of Anne Heche and the need for compassion
Warner Bros just keeps doubling down on the Flash movie
The new Armie Hammer + family doc and just why?
And to keep up with the movies we're talking about each week, check out our ongoing Letterboxd list.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Episode 209: Return of the Dames
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
We're back! The Dames return to discuss all the important film news of the day, including
Johnny Depp is a POS and his fans gave us proof:
https://jezebel.com/celebrities-are-unliking-johnny-depp-s-post-trial-insta-1849377565
https://twitter.com/cocainecross/status/1553506807766663169?t=-IAWSVCoexhNRuge-f9FmA&s=19
Just what is going on with HBOMax?
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/4/23291037/hbo-max-warner-bros-discovery-merger-david-zaslav-chip-joanna-gaines
Why the studio system declined and fell
Plus: What We've Been Watching!
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Episode 207: Dames Who Love Dames
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
The Dames close out Pride month discussing queer female representation in film and TV! Including
The history of lesbian/queer representation in film
Queerbaiting and fetishization
Positive representations in films from Bound to Booksmart to Hearts Beat Loud