Citizen Dame
The podcast for feminists who love film, brought to you by two female critics who want to broaden the conversation.
Episodes
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Minisode: TÁR
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
For this special minisode, the Dames discuss Todd Field's new film, TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett. We do talk about this film in detail, including spoilers.
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.
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Episode 222: Night and the Dame
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
This week we're talking about noir star Richard Widmark, from his Academy Award-nominated debut, Kiss Of Death to his intense work in Night and the City, Panic in the Streets, and Pickup on South Street. Plus, his work in one of Sidney Poitier's earliest films, No Way Out.
We're also talking a bit about the (not?) death of Twitter and whether maybe it's in the best interest of everyone for it to go quickly - though not so gently - into that good night.
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?
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Minisode: Barbarian (2022)
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
For this special mini-episode, the Dames discuss Zach Cregger's horror flick, Barbarian, which is now streaming on HBO Max.
Clip from BARBARIAN courtesy of 20th Century Studios
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Episode 220: The Dame’s Backbone
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
This week we are so excited to dive into the filmography of Guillermo del Toro! From Cronos to the Cabinet of Curiosities, we take a look at del Toro's work both as director and producer. Plus we dive into all eight episodes of his new Netflix anthology series.
*Clip from a Conversation with Guillermo del Toro and Mike Flanagan. Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/kGoJaZ-zksI
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Bonus: Addams Family Values
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
For this month's Bonus Episode, we are talking all about Barry Sonnenfeld's 1993 Halloween classic, Addams Family Values!
To hear the complete episode, visit patreon.com/citizendame and become a subscriber today!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Episode 219: Happy Dame-o-ween!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
The Dames discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly, from Karen's amazing Middleburg experience, to Bill Murray being trash, to our favorite Halloween movies.
https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/the-bill-murray-myth-has-finally-begun-to-crumble.php
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."
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Bonus: The Faculty
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
For this bonus episode, we dive into the 1998 cult favorite high school alien invasion meta horror movie, The Faculty.
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode 217: The Damening Universe
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
The Dames kick off Spooky Season with The Conjuring Universe films, discussing everything from why The Nun is more fun than it should be, how women and mothers fare across the franchise, and which films are just mean.
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 Sep 14, 2022
Episode 214: Dame - Love and Thunder
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
One of the Dames has been struck by The Plague, so this week we are talking about our favorite comfort movies and TV shows. Plus we dive into chats about Thor: Love and Thunder (now on Disney+) and Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (now on Peacock).
Check out our ongoing Letterboxd list to see what movies we're talking about each week.
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Episode 213: Suspicious Dames
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
On this episode of Citizen Dame, Karen takes a moment to discuss her experience of what went down with the Hollywood Critics Association. Plus:
Shia LaBeouf is an abusive liar https://people.com/movies/shia-labeouf-honey-boy-depiction-dad-abusive-was-nonsense/
Tiffany Haddish has been accused of child abuse https://www.thedailybeast.com/comedians-tiffany-haddish-and-aries-spears-accused-of-child-sexual-abuse
Criticism cannot be whittled down to statistics https://twitter.com/Lucas_Shaw/status/1564014563229515776
And the Dames debate the pros and cons of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis and Jordan Peele's Nope.
Here is The Hollywood Reporter's full rundown of the HCA allegations: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/hollywood-critics-association-resignations-scandal-1235203418/
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Episode 212: A Dame of Their Own
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
This week we're diving into the fantastic new Prime Video series A League of Their Own, plus a few other new releases including Glorious and Watcher. We also discuss the he said/she said story that is Wilde v. LaBeouf, and why "having the receipts" doesn't always tell the whole (or accurate) story.
*Clip from Watcher courtesy of IFC Films
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 Jul 06, 2022
Episode 208: Dame on the Fourth of July
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
It's the episode we've ALL been waiting for! This week, in honor of his 60th birthday, we dive into the filmography of Tom Cruise. He ran onto the screen in 1981 with Endless Love and hasn't stopped running since. From his star-making work in Risky Business and Top Gun to his Oscar movies, the Mission: Impossible franchise, and his unforgettable role in Tropic Thunder, we're talking six decades of filmmaking excellence.