Synopsis
Lita hasn't seen any movies. Jackie has. Join them on their journey to finally educate Lita on pop culture's film touchstones!
Episodes
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Episode 39 - Mars Investigations
16/06/2020 Duration: 01h09minBefore listening to the episode, we encourage you to visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ In an episode recorded weeks ago, we take a deeper dive into the world of Veronica Mars, a pink-and-green tinted look at the early oughts, and the betrayals of the revival. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_Life/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 38 - Ex Machina, Veronica Mars, and Coronavirus
14/04/2020 Duration: 01h43minA discussion about Ex Machina quickly descended into depression about the current state of the world so we talk about an early 2000s show to cope. Also, sex robots. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_Life/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 37 - GoldenEye
10/03/2020 Duration: 58minAfter two episodes of films we've already seen, it's time for one neither of us have seen - the James Bond film Goldeneye! We discuss the limp attempt at 90's feminism, the possibility of a female James Bond, and why most action movies should just ignore plot and have fun. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_Life/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 36 - Gone Girl
11/02/2020 Duration: 01h16minFull disclosure, we've both watched Gone Girl before, but just pretend like we haven't and come along for the ride! In this episode we talk about morality, redemption, and hanging dong for approximately one second. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_Life/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 35 - The Rise of Skywalker
07/01/2020 Duration: 02h12minIt's 2020 and we are back! In our special January episode of the podcast we talk about the newest Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker: what we liked, what was dumb, and whether or not we have been secret Reylo fans this whole time. Stay tuned for a change in our format going forward! Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 34 - Spirited Away
24/09/2019 Duration: 01h13sFor our first animated film, it's one Jackie hasn't seen and Lita has, the masterpiece Miyazaki film Spirited Away! We get into what makes this movie different from traditional Hollywood fare, the refreshing young girl protagonist, and how terrifying giant babies are. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 33 - La La Land (feat. Bonner Demling)
20/08/2019 Duration: 01h03minBonner Demling returns for this brutal takedown of the 2016 almost Best Picture winner, La La Land. We discuss why this film falls flat for all of us, the charm of Emma Stone, and alarming job interviews. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 32 - Josie and the Pussycats
16/07/2019 Duration: 01h10minGet ready for a nostalgia trip to the early 2000s with Josie and the Pussycats! We discuss the deceptively fluffy film, along with our favorite fashion trends from the time and the ubiquitousness of ads both back then and in the modern day. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 31 - Titanic (feat. Rob Dickerson)
18/06/2019 Duration: 01h32minThis month, guest Rob Dickerson from Cape Swoosh Productions joins us to discuss the 1997 blockbuster Titanic! We get into the history of the ship, behind the scenes trivia, and wonder how in the world that necklace stayed in that coat pocket. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 30 - Back to the Future II
21/05/2019 Duration: 01h04minContinuing the trilogy we started early on in the podcast, we discuss the more cartoonish sequel to "Back to the Future", speculate if we are in an alternate timeline, and the trials and tribulations of Hulu. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 29 - Jaws
16/04/2019 Duration: 01h08minIn another tangent heavy episode, we discuss the original summer blockbuster Jaws, along with superheroes and being charged admission for the beach. Also, shark facts! Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 28 - The Notebook
19/03/2019 Duration: 01h17minIt's time for a talk about the straight romance that swept everyone's Myspace layouts off their feet, The Notebook. On this episode we talk about unhealthy relationship behavior, James Marsden's curse, and the horrors of Florida. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 27 - Silence of the Lambs (feat. Magen Cubed)
19/02/2019 Duration: 01h21minOn yet another spooky episode of the podcast we're joined by Magen Cubed, Hannibal expert and monster aficionado, to talk about 1991's Silence of the Lambs. Discussion includes NBC's Hannibal, framing film through a woman's eyes, and why we don't care what serial killers have to say. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 26 - Donnie Darko
29/01/2019 Duration: 01h13minDonnie Darko, another surreal film from the early 2000s, has a reputation for being intellectual and incomprehensible, but is it actually either of those things? In this episode we discuss the logistics of time travel in the movie, along with the question of free will and God, and playing god with The Sims 4. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 25 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
15/01/2019 Duration: 55minWould you erase painful memories if given the chance? Strap in for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and a discussion on how our relationships shape us, along with the hidden horrors of manic pixie dream girls and why everyone should be using condoms. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 24 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
25/12/2018 Duration: 01h04minMerry Christmas! We're coming at you with a movie related to the holiday by mere coincidence, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. We discuss noir film tropes and forensics, then ponder on why straight men are so mystified by gay sex. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 23 - When Harry Met Sally
11/12/2018 Duration: 01h18minWe're back for the holidays with our first romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally! We talk about THAT scene, subverting gender stereotypes in an oft maligned genre, and the challenges of dating in the digital age. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 22 - Inception (feat. Rose Esposito)
13/11/2018 Duration: 01h22minYou're not dreaming -- it's time for another Nolan movie! Our guest Rose Esposito joins us for a fun discussion about Inception, Tom Hardy's film repertoire, dream logic, and nap hangovers. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/
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Episode 21 - Night of the Living Dead
30/10/2018 Duration: 01h24minHappy Halloween! Join us for the mac daddy of zombie films, Night of the Living Dead. We talk the plausibility of zombie survival, diversity in film, and why bobbing for apples is actually disgusting. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/ Sound effects from www.freesound.org
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Episode 20 - Scream
16/10/2018 Duration: 01h04minJoin us for a spooky switch-a-roo episode on yet another Wes Craven film, Scream. We talk horror meta, subverting expectations in the genre, and Matthew Lillard. Follow us on twitter @whywtpodcast! Theme music by The Sea Life freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Sea_…/The_Sea_Life/ Sound effects from www.freesound.org