Watch The Film With Us
Enjoy film analysis with a dose of nonsensical, sassy commentary? Watch the film with us! Every month, hosts Lara and Cheryl deep dive into a film and chat about four topics related to the movie. We draw comparisons with other films we have watched and chat about how the film industry has and continues to develop. Listen in on our lighthearted conversations as we watch and reflect on different film genres, with small doses of silliness sprinkled throughout! Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
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287 episodes
Satirical Films | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 3
How does “But I’m a Cheerleader” use humour to show a different perspective on conversion therapy? In this episode, we chat about the use of satire in storytelling and recent examples of satirical films. We also chat about whether satire is eff...
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Episode 282
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33:55
Conversion Therapy & Gender Roles | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 2
In this episode, we chat about the gendered themes within “But I’m a Cheerleader”, particularly how the film treats and satirises conversion therapy. We also chat about gender and the performative element of “fitting into your gender stereotype...
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Episode 281
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32:40
Enemies to Lovers | But I’m a Cheerleader Part 1
Welcome to the Cult Classic genre! In this episode, we chat about the enemies to lovers trope, and discuss how this cult classic follows the general structure of a romcom. To wrap up the female friendship genre, we also compare Megan and Graham...
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Episode 280
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31:46
Retrospective Cult Classics | Jennifer’s Body Part 4
Why do bad films make such good cult classics? In this episode, we chat about how many films get “rediscovered” years later and form cult followings. We chat about why that might have happened with “Jennifer’s Body” and talk about how cult foll...
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Episode 279
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34:34
Is “Jennifer’s Body” a feminist film? | Jennifer’s Body Part 3
Is the film just misunderstood? In this episode, we chat about what makes “Jennifer’s Body” a feminist film, particularly exploring how the film was marketed and the filmmaker’s intent. Our conversation also touches on film and literary analysi...
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Episode 278
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33:05
Love Triangles | Jennifer’s Body Part 2
Was Jennifer in love with Needy? We’re chatting about the infamous kiss scene in this ep, and how it sets up a love triangle in this story. In this episode, we chat about whether we agree with this take on Jennifer’s Body and how it changes the...
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Episode 277
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34:00
Toxic Female Friendships | Jennifer’s Body Part 1
Happy Spooky Season, where we’re watching “Jennifer’s Body”! In this episode, we chat about overall impressions of the film and compare Jennifer and Needy’s friendship to the other onscreen friendships we’ve watched over the last few weeks....
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Episode 276
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35:01
[SPECIAL] TIFF 2025 (with Amreen)
Lara is joined by special guest Amreen to discuss TIFF 2025. They talk about their different approaches to navigating film festivals and chat about some of the biggest films of the year.Amreen’s Podcast “Influx”
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Episode 275
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Who is this film for? | Booksmart Part 4
Despite being set in high school, we discuss how Booksmart isn’t a “teen movie” and how the comedy steals the show. We also chat about how films that are set in high school don’t automatically make the film a teen film.Let us ...
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Episode 274
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31:46
Friendship Fights | Booksmart Part 3
Why do all female friendship films have a big fight? This episode, we talk about the party scene, particularly what caused Molly and Amy to fight and whose side we were on. We also compare their friendship to other female friendships we’ve watc...
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Episode 273
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34:50
Actor Directors | Booksmart Part 2
Before the scandal of “Don’t Worry Darling”, Olivia Wilde directed “Booksmart” which was extremely well received. In this episode, we chat about actor-turned-directors, why they might have taken up directing and the fluidity of roles in the fil...
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Episode 272
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33:30
[SPECIAL] 2025 movies so far! (with Faustino)
We welcome a special guest, Faus, to the pod this week, where we chat about 2025 films so far, particularly what has stood out and what we are looking forward to in the fall film season.Let us know what you think and chat with...
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Episode 271
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35:25
High School Stereotypes | Booksmart Part 1
Happy back to school! To celebrate the start of another school year, we are watching “Booksmart”. This episode, we chat about how high schools and cliques have changed in film over time, and why that might be.Let us know what ...
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Episode 270
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32:00
Tibby | Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants Part 4
We’ve saved the most powerful storyline until last. Tibby’s storyline and the journey she goes through with Bailey adds a lot of realism to the film. It’s the one that hits you the hardest, and one of the main reasons why “Sisterhood of the Tra...
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Episode 269
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34:21
Carmen | Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants Part 3
Carmen, the glue that holds the group together, is the focus of this episode. We chat about her fiery, outgoing personality and how her story really grounds the movie, helping to bring the emotionality, heart and soul of the film.
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Episode 268
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33:48
Lena | Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants Part 2
This episode we focus on another sister, Lena, who has gone to Greece for the summer to stay with her grandparents. Like Bridget, she also meets a love interest. We talk about why we may or may not have enjoyed the romance and the popularity of...
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Episode 267
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31:15
Bridget | Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants Part 1
What a throwback! Lara and Cheryl both grew up reading “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants”, and it’s still one of Lara’s favourite films. We chat about our experience of the film and start the month by focusing on Bridget, the sporty friend of...
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Episode 266
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34:27
Girl vs boy friendship films | Bridesmaids Part 4
Why is there always romance in female friendship films? In this episode, we chat about how our gender biases have historically affected friendship films, particularly how there’s always a romance element in films about female friendships. We al...
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Episode 265
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33:18
Jealousy | Bridesmaids Part 3
Why does jealousy make us act so irrationally? In this episode, we chat about jealousy in films, how there seems to be more jealousy amongst women and how social media impacts jealousy and role modelling in younger generations.
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Episode 264
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33:52
Weddings | Bridesmaids Part 2
Weddings are such a great setting for an entertaining film because of all the drama and chaos that usually unfolds! We’re both on our respective wedding journeys and chat about our experiences and wedding in film and tv.Let us...
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Episode 263
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33:36
Cringe Comedy | Bridesmaids Part 1
Welcome to the summer of sisterhood! We’re continuing to chat about female friendships in film with “Bridesmaids”, talking about why it was so critically acclaimed and whether it still stands the test of time as a comedy. We also chat about the...
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Episode 262
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35:04
Farewell to the toxic men! | Thelma & Louise Part 4
We’re bidding toxic men adieu with this final part of “Thelma and Louise”! Listen in on our chat about the cathartic ending of this film and how Thelma and Louise tackle the toxic men around them.Let us know what you think and...
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Episode 261
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32:43
Road Movies | Thelma & Louise Part 3
What are road movies? In this episode, we chat about the defining characteristics of a road movie that make them entertaining, particularly how they compare to the equally entertaining bottle movies. Also, stay tuned to the very end to hear our...
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Episode 260
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33:35
Iconic Duos | Thelma & Louise Part 2
Thelma and Louise are one of the most iconic duos in cinema! In this episode, we chat about why they work as a pair and what makes a duo great. We also discuss other iconic duos in film, podcasts and beyond.Let us know what yo...
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Episode 259
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33:35
Unintentional Gangster Awakening | Thelma & Louise Part 1
Welcome to the summer of sisterhood films! As a fun segway, we’re watching Thelma and Louise become unintentional gangsters. In this episode, we chat about how their circumstances turned them into criminals, and we compare their gangster origin...
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Episode 258
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33:48