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
Episodes
279 episodes
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
Girl Gangsters | Bonnie & Clyde Part 4
In such a male dominated genre, we finally have our first proper girl gangster! We chat about how Bonnie compares with other female characters in this genre, and discuss the difference between a “girl gangster” and a “mob wife”. Also stay till ...
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Episode 257
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32:35
[SPECIAL] Mission Impossible
Is this really the end of the Mission Impossible franchise? Listen in on our chat about why we love Mission Impossible and our favourite moments of the franchise. We also postulate how the series might end (and whether it actually will!).
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Episode 256
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31:51
Romance in Dangerous Situations | Bonnie & Clyde Part 3
Why do so many characters seem to fall in love when they’re in dangerous situations? We chat a bit about how our bodies work when we feel we’re in danger, and also how the romance between Bonnie and Clyde felt more authentic and respectful comp...
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Episode 255
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33:29
Celebrity Gangsters | Bonnie & Clyde Part 2
Why were The Barrow Gang so popular? In this episode, we chat about the historical context of the film and particularly how Bonnie and Clyde leaned into the glamour of their crimical behaviour. Let us know what you think ...
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Episode 254
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30:57
Bonnie & Clyde in Pop Culture | Bonnie & Clyde Part 1
We’re going back in time for our last film of the gangster genre to “Bonnie & Clyde”. One of our oldest films we’ve watched on the podcast, we chat about how the duo have remained in mainstream pop culture.Let us know what...
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Episode 253
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32:16
Manipulative Mentors | Training Day Part 4
Why are gangster protagonists often so unlikeable? In this episode, we talk about how manipulation and gaslighting is a tactic used amongst gangsters who end up rising the ranks. We also chat about why Lara hasn’t had a great time in the gangst...
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Episode 252
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33:21