Girls Talk Film

Sex Work on Film: Pretty Woman, Anora, Pleasure

This week, the girls dive into three films that explore s*x work through radically different lenses: the iconic rom-com Pretty Woman (1990), the unflinching industry portrait Pleasure (2021), and Sean Baker’s Oscar winning Anora (2021).
Tune in to hear them unpack how film has portrayed – and misunderstood – the iconic archetype of the s*x worker.
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Revenge on Film: The Northman, Oldboy, 9 to 5

This week, the girls are getting vengeful. Join them as they deep-dive into the blood-soaked Viking epic The Northman (2022), the twisted Oedipal tragedy Oldboy (2003), and the Dolly Parton-led workplace comedy 9 to 5 (1980).
From ancient blood feuds to fabulous pastel skirt suits, tune in to hear them unpack one of cinema’s most enduring (and cathartic) themes.
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Motherhood on Film: Rosemary's Baby, We Need to Talk About Kevin, Terms of Endearment

This week, the girls are taking a look at three of the most iconic films about motherhood: Rosemary’s Baby (1968), We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011), and Terms of Endearment (1983).
From the bittersweet to the existentially terrifying, tune in to hear them unpack how film has reflected - and distorted - the realities of being a mom.
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Cults on Film: The Master, Midsommar, Opus

This week, we're exploring one of cinema's most unsettling obsessions: cults. 
Tune in to hear the girls discuss why The Master (2012) remains a masterclass in power dynamics, how Midsommar (2019) reinvented horror through pastels and flower crowns, and why the buzzy new A24 release Opus (2024) felt like an uninspired remix of the distributor's better films.
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American Gothic on Film: Stoker, The Night of the Hunter, Eve's Bayou

This week, we're slipping into the dark, dreamy world of the American Gothic. From the sensual psychodrama of Park Chan-wook's English-language debut, Stoker (2013), to the eerie expressionism of The Night of the Hunter (1955), and the lush Louisiana landscapes of Eve's Bayou (1997), the girls unpack how these tales of lost innocence, family secrets, and twisted inheritances capture the darker side of Americana.
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Fashion on Film: Phantom Thread, House of Gucci, Zoolander

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into three fashion-focused movies: Phantom Thread (2017), Paul Thomas Anderson’s elegant portrait of an obsessive artist, Zoolander (2001), the satirical cult comedy that gave us Blue Steel, and House of Gucci (2021), a true crime drama starring Lady Gaga that had all the ingredients - but left us questioning its taste level. Don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary!
 
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Fairy Tales on Film: The Princess Bride, Tale of Tales, Ever After

In Episode 2 of Girls Talk Film, we explore the magic of fairy tale films: The Princess Bride (1987), a beloved cult classic filled with adventure, romance, and quotable one-liners, Tale of Tales (2015), a visually arresting and twisted triptych of classic Italian fairy tales, and Ever After (1998), a quintessentially 90s (and surprisingly feminist) take on the Cinderella story.
Join us as we discuss the timeless appeal of these stories and what, exactly, makes a great fairy tale film. Tune in as we summarize, analyze, and debate our picks for this week!

Musicals on Film: Wicked, Singin' in the Rain, Dancer in the Dark

For our debut episode, we're diving into the world of movie musicals, dissecting three films that approach the genre in wildly different ways. From the spectacle of Wicked (2024) to the golden age charm of Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and the devastating realism of Dancer in the Dark (2000), we explore how musicals have evolved on screen. How do these films use music to tell their stories? Where do they succeed... or stumble? Tune in as we summarize, analyze, and debate our picks for this week!