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Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
This week, the Dames have a lot to discuss including:
We say good bye to Cloris Leachman and Cicely Tyson
Carey Mulligan fights back against misogyny (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jan/28/carey-mulligan-dennis-harvey-variety-critic-sexism-accusations)
AND Cult Movies. What are they? Why are they? Are they?
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
The Dames discuss the films they want to see in 2021, plus:
That whole inauguration of a new president thing
Cinematic resolutions for the new year
Ways that Wonder Woman 3 could go
Listener resolutions!
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
This week, the Dames talk about all the best movies, performances, and directors of 2020. Enjoy!
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
The Dames spend some time discussing current events, including the insurrection at the Capitol, how analysis of film and media is not only important but necessary to understand the cultural zeitgeist, and whether or not Parasite is "odd."
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
We're ringing in 2021 with an in-depth (and spoilery) discussion of Wonder Woman 1984. Topics include:
Why the film is so much better and deeper than a lot of people want to think it is
Body swapping and consent
How long is too long to pine for Chris Pine?
Barbara and Diana and the relationship we never got to see
Is Pedro Pascal's Maxwell Lord the greatest movie villain ever?
And more!
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
The Dames close out the holiday season discussing our favorite holiday movies, with some lesser known ones suggested by our listeners! Plus:
Why the ending of The Baby Yoda Show was (kinda) dumb
Karen's favorite holiday film about a suicide hotline
Danny Kaye: Hot or Hottest?
Happy Holidays everyone!
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
We have a bonus bonus this month! Even though Mank didn't win the poll, we decided to review it anyway and tell you allllll our thoughts about David Fincher's latest film. There WILL be spoilers, so you might want to watch the film first and then listen to what we have to say about it.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In our latest episode, the Dames discuss Christmas horror films, including:
Why horror and Christmas are a thing
John Waters's favorite Christmas movie
How Gremlins scared us as kids
The best Christmas horror films that you can watch right now! https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/christmas-horror-movies-ranked-worst-to-best/
Plus
More fallout from the Warner Brothers/HBOMax announcement: https://www.npr.org/2020/12/11/945462768/christopher-nolan-says-warner-bros-shift-to-streaming-new-movies-a-great-danger
Disney announces All the Things
And the return of the Garbage Men: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/shia-labeouf-fka-twigs-sexual-battery-abusive-relationship-lawsuit-1234851796/
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
This week! The Dames discuss the Death of Cinema (again!) with the Warner/HBOMax plan for 2021.
And! We address the great controversy: is this a Christmas movie? Titles include: Die Hard Gremlins, Batman Returns, Bridget Jones's Diary, Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life and more!
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
This week!
We have a spoilerific chat about the Hulu original that's sweeping the nation: Happiest Season. (Time stamp included if you haven't seen it yet!)
AND!
We conclude Noirvember with a riveting discussion of all things neo-noir, from Chinatown to Devil in a Blue Dress to Brick, and so many more.
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
For this month's bonus episode, we dive into Robert Altman's neo noir, The Long Goodbye, which stars Elliot Gould as Raymond Chandler's iconic PI, Phillip Marlowe.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The Dames carry on with Noirvember, talking about the quintessential noir star, Humphrey Bogart!
We cover his early films, relationship with Lauren Bacall, great leading ladies, performances as Sam Spade and Phillip Marlowe, and why Bogie, among all the stars of noir, remains the most iconic.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
This week, the Dames kick off our Noirvember slate with a riveting discussion of French noir! From Elevator to the Gallows to Le Cercle Rouge, we're talking about the best (and not best) of films, directors, and stars. Plus we got some great listener questions!
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
The Dames celebrate and discuss the outcome of the 2020 election, because whatever, we do what we want. Also!
Johnny Depp has "resigned" from Fantastic Beasts
Karen has FINALLY seen The Great British Baking Show
We love Canada, all tucked away down there
Discussions of His House, The Raven, and Beau Travail
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Listen to an excerpt of our bonus episode dedicated to Robert Wise's 1963 film, The Haunting, based on the 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.
Head over to patreon.com/citizendame to hear the rest!
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
This week! We are talking all about horror movies from female filmmakers! Join us this week as we talk about the films of Karyn Kusama, Anna Biller, Ida Lupino, Wendy Toye, Mary Harron, Jennifer Kent, and Debra Hill - just to name a few. The list includes Jennifer's Body, Prevenge, The Slumber Party Massacre II (why is the Driller Killer so hot??), American Psycho, Pet Sematary, The Babadook and more!
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
The Dames teach a class in blood, boobs, and Giallo 101! Including
Why giallo is such a weird and influential genre
The masters of the genre, Argento and Bava and NO ONE ELSE
Giallo's issues with misogyny, homophobia, and exploitation
The influence of the giallo on contemporary horror
All the many awesome titles attached to less-than-awesome films
Why Suspiria is still the best ever
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
This week, the dames are talking all about horror from around the world!
We discuss Asian horror (Audition, Ringu, A Tale of Two Sisters, Warning: Do Not Play), Scandinavian tales (Let the Right One In, Lake Bodom, Rare Exports), Western Europe (The Devil's Backbone, Goodnight Mommy), and lament that we haven't seen nearly enough horror from Latin America (Tigers Are Not Afraid, La Llorona, Terrified).
Plus we take some great recommendations from listeners!
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Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
The Dames cover monster movies, ghost stories, alien features, and...big thingie movies.
Harvey Weinstein is still a rapist: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/harvey-weinstein-charged-with-more-rapes-in-california/2437812/
The Dames love some Universal monsters
Are there similarities between supernatural films and monster movies?
Kaiju and “big thingie” monsters: Godzilla, Mothra, King Kong, Jaws, Crawl, Anaconda, and Lake Placid
Plus, learn why the alien from Alien is actually a kidnapping victim.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
This week is all about slasher movies!
How do we define slasher films and why does it matter?
Is Psycho the first slasher movie?
Common slasher movie tropes
Is Jaws a slasher movie or a monster movie?
Plus listener questions!
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