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The Mean Reds

Marlowe Granados & Ivana Lovric

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Welcome to The Mean Reds, a podcast dedicated to women-led films with a minor in romantic comedies. Hosted by Marlowe Granados and Ivana Lovric. Music by Carli Cottrell. Design by Gala Tanaskovic.
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Marlowe is joined by friend of the pod Serena Shahidi, aka the iconic and hilarious @glamdemon2004 on Tiktok. We talk about money, shopping, the economic crisis and even MORE uplifting topics surrounding the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https:/…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the Pretty Woman and Marlowe also shares her journey of an attempt to watch the ill-fated Bennifer bomb Gigli. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the show https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://tw…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the bi-curious classic Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) starring Jennifer Westfeldt and Heather Juergensen, also rabbits as pets, love island, and Marlowe's broken ankle. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the sh…
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Marlowe and Eve talk about the new romcom Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. We talk getting over COVID, loving big budget movies, and why you probably shouldn't have a urinal in your living room. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanal…
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Marlowe and Eve are back with Under The Tuscan Sun starring Diane Lane and Sandra Oh...We talk about cartoon crushes, divorce, why shouldn't we be able to get rid of NFTs and bring back Concorde planes, some inappropriate discussion of The Grinch. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetati…
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A Christmas special! We have friend of the pod HARRON WALKER here to fill in for Eve (Eve's sick, not Covid though she wants to tell you). Marlowe and Harron talk about the 2001 film starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. We discuss fate, following SIGNS and whether Serendipity is part of a New York Tourism conspiracy???! Follow Harron on Twitte…
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Marlowe and Eve are back from their minor hiatus and here to talk about the DIVISIVE classic (between the girls) Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the show https://www.instagram.c…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the underrated con artist classic HEARTBREAKERS (2001) starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sigourney Weaver, Ray Liotta, and Anne Bancroft. We talk about the beauty of getting away with things, con artist duos, and mob movies. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatian…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the revenge romcom JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE (2006) starring Brittany Snow, Jesse Metcalf and directed by Betty Thomas. We talk about bonding with women over bad men, why revenge is so sweet, and the things that definitely did not age well in this film. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcas…
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Marlowe and Eve are joined by writer-producer-actor KELLY MCCORMACK! We chat about Kelly's new film Sugar Daddy (dir. by Wendy Morgan), a story about an aspiring musician who finds a loophole into funding her dreams. We let Kelly choose this episode's film and it's the 1987 fantasy film The Princess Bride. We talk about sex work, puppetry, vintage …
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Marlowe and Eve cover the 2012 Leslye Headland film 'Bachelorette' starring Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher and Rebel Wilson. We talk about hot messes, mean party girls, and Armie Hammer. DISCLAIMER: Marlowe and Eve both drank a bottle of wine during this episode. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodca…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the 1978 film “An Unmarried Woman” starring Jill Clayburgh. We talk independence, hot mess capers, and men who date significantly younger women. https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetatiana https://www.instagram.com/ivanalovric/ Support the show https://www.instagr…
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Eve is back! Marlowe and Eve discuss the NYE cult classic 200 Cigarettes (1999) starring an ensemble cast. Martha Plimpton! Paul Rudd! Courtney Love! Kate Hudson! Dave Chapelle! Janeane Garofalo! We talk about our worst New Year's Eves, Deuxmoi, and bad lovers. We'll be back with a new season in the new year! Thanks for listening xoxo Marlowe & Eve…
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Famed film critic A.S. Hamrah joins Marlowe in talking about the 1940 film 'His Girl Friday' starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. We talk star quality, the definition of Screwball, technology and the cinematic quality of Tiktok. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Purchase A.S. Hamrah's book 'The Earth Dies Streaming' at n+1 ht…
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Marlowe has Talvi Faustmann of Prince Innocence as special guest once again! You may remember her from the episode on the Before Trilogy. We talk about Jennifer's Body (2009) starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody. We talk scary movies, ouija boards, ghosts, and scorpio season! Music by Carli Cot…
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We're back! Marlowe and Eve talk about the cult-NYC film Party Girl (1995) by Daisy von Scherler Mayer starring Parker Posey. We talk clothes, the entrepreneurial spirit of young party girls, and of course we gossip about men who annoy us. If you're in Canada you can pre-order Marlowe's book at any local independent book store, Amazon, Chapters & I…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss Legally Blonde (2001) and go over pretty privilege, feminine intelligence, the hotties on Tiktok, and Elle Woods empowerment. If you're in Canada you can pre-order Marlowe's book at any local independent book store, Amazon, Chapters & Indigo, and if you're local to Toronto order from here: https://www.flyingbooks.ca/shop/hap…
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Marlowe and Eve share part two of our segment with special guest twitter comedienne extraordinaire Kyrell Grant (@imbobswaget)! We talk Hitch (2005) starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes, summer skin care, incels, Paul Dano's square head and more! If you're in Canada you can pre-order Marlowe's book at any local independent book store, Amazon, Chapter…
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Marlowe and Eve have special guest twitter comedienne extraordinaire Kyrell Grant (@imbobswaget)! We talk Hitch (2005) starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes, how Kyrell invented the term 'Big Dick Energy', hiring a pick-up artist and more juicy tidbits! We had so much fun recording this episode, it will be two parts. Donate to the Black Trans Femmes i…
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Marlowe and Eve welcome pop star RALPH!!!! We talk Charlie's Angels (2000), we wear sexy tops, Marlowe makes a negroni slushie, we gossip about celebrities, chaos reigns. If you've ever wanted to know what girls talk about at a slumber party this is the episode for you. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic https://www.instagram.com/s…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss one of their favourite genres. What is a Wedding Film? What are the characteristics that make it a perfect formula? Have the girls imagined what their weddings would look like? Catch up with The Mean Reds while our hosts shelter in place. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic https://www.patreon.com/themeanreds…
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Marlowe co-hosts this episode with actress Mouna Troaré who stars in Netflix's series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. We talk about the 1995 Todd Solondz film Welcome to the Dollhouse, a freaky coming-of-age comedy that jumpstarted Heather Matarazzo's career. You can follow Mouna at https://www.instagram.com/_mounatraore/ Musi…
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Rachel Tashjian is the style writer at GQ and co-host of GQ's weekly style podcast "Corporate Lunch". Rachel steps in for Eve this episode and we cover the 1988 Mike Nichols film, "Working Girl" starring Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith, and Sigourney Weaver. You can follow Rachel at @theprophetpizza on Twitter and Instagram. Music by Carli Cottrell…
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Marlowe and Eve record remotely during love in the time of Corona about the ominous omen of foreshadowing Netflix's LOVE IS BLIND. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www.patreon.com/themeanreds https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredsp…
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Season 2 has arrived! Marlowe and Eve talk the weirdo romcom Moonstruck (1987) starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. We talk Marlowe's forbidden love of Nicolas Cage, our ideal three course Italian dinner, and the meaning of true love and matrimony. Watch our short film written and directed by Marlowe and starring Eve! https://capsule98.com/features/marl…
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The last episode of the year! The close of season 1! Marlowe and Eve discuss the ensemble holiday movie that has confused them the most in their young lives. We discuss TWO reddit relationships, creepy politicians, & Marlowe's past as an anglophile. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonat…
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Marlowe and Eve welcome Olivia Jarvis to the show to discuss the last good holiday rom com The Holiday (2006). The panel talks unrequited love, the devilish charm of Jude Law, and several unrelated films such as Interstellar and The Irishman for no apparent reason. Eve and Olivia both star in Marlowe's short film The Leaving Party out January 2020.…
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Marlowe and Eve talk Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Maybe the greatest film on earth? We talk about what we would do about Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy, how Bridget Jones started the shapewear trend, and the best use of the Geri Halliwell's cover of 'It's Raining Men." Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our fr…
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Marlowe and Eve talk You've Got Mail (1998), what Marlowe calls a "Political Psychodrama". We discuss socializing online in the nineties, Tom Hanks's slight puffiness, how Meg Ryan never carries a purse, and how Meg inadvertently falls in love with Capitalism!!!!! Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend …
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Marlowe and Eve talk about the cult classic Death Becomes Her (1992) starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. We run the gammit with beauty standards, botox, cryogenics, and spooooky stories for this Halloween special. SOME NEWS! Marlowe was a guest on Cavern of Secrets, a podcast about extraordinary women. Check out the season finale …
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Marlowe and Eve welcome the best dressed man on this side of the pond @gay_gatsby aka Ryan Doyle to the show. We discuss the Mean Reds namesake 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' starring the ultimate playgirl socialite Audrey Hepburn. We talk about whether it's a real dealbreaker if your partner wants to live at sea, how lonely yet FUN it is to be a free-sp…
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We are starting off the FW '19 season with BLOCKBUSTER after BLOCKBUSTER. Marlowe and Eve talk about the critically acclaimed When Harry Met Sally, directed by Rob Reiner, and written by our queen Nora Ephron. We break down the film's core arguments. Can men and women ever be friends? Do men really think about how long they have to hold someone bef…
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Marlowe and Eve take a listener's request of the 1998 film Sliding Doors starring Gwyneth Paltrow. We talk about fate, flirting on the subway, Gwyn's bad accent, and her iconic blonde bob. Did the "What if" construct of this film work? Why did everyone want to be with the unemployed writer Gerry? Why do all romantic-comedy-dramas think that when pe…
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Marlowe & Eve take a break from movies this episode to talk about having all the fun in the world this summer. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www.patreon.com/themeanreds https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/m…
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Marlowe and Eve talk about one of their FAVOURITE FILMS of all time. We discuss journalistic ethics and wonder what they are. Is all fair in love and war? Is ten days actually a lifetime? Have we ever even kept a man for 10 days? Has a date ever cooked a rack of lamb for us? Were Matthew Mcconaughey and Kate Hudson an item? Would you be able to tri…
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Marlowe and Eve dissect, deconstruct, and even disassemble Netflix's new romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. We talk about what's missing from this modern romcom, Keanu Reeves (again), and men who feel intimidated by women's success. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our fri…
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Marlowe and Eve talk about the NYT article by Wesley Morris (@wesley_morris) called 'Twilight of the Rom Com'. We talk about our least favourite romantic comedies, Marlowe's family having a lock of Keanu Reeves hair, and ask ourselves, "Who will save the rom com?" Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend …
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Marlowe and Eve talk about The Wedding Planner, the one romcom that made them believe in love again. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www.patreon.com/themeanreds https://www.instagram.com/meanredspodcast/ https://twitter.com/meanredspodcast twitter.com/marlowetati…
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Talvi Faustmann of Prince Innocence joins us for a game of Would You Rather? and answers questions from the ultimate 36 Questions to Fall in Love as seen on The New York Times. Marlowe and Eve talk about the admin of love featured in the last half of Linklater's trilogy. We also play the new single 'Noches' off Prince Innocence's new EP 'Blue Star'…
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Marlowe and Eve discuss the ins and outs of Richard Linklater's 'Before' trilogy. Part I focuses on the first two films, Before Sunrise ('95) and Before Sunset ('04). Are you in it for the romance or are you just another cynic? Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www…
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Marlowe @marlowetatiana and Eve @ivanalovric dissect Netflix's Dating Around. We talk about what it's like to argue with a stranger, fears of dogwalking, & Sunday Scaries. Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www.patreon.com/themeanreds https://www.instagram.com/meanr…
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Marlowe and Eve talk Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Everything from golddiggers, diamonds depreciating, & men who don't pay for the bill, this episode has it all!!! Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www.patreon.com/themean…
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Marlowe and Eve start off the season with the newly-released-on-Netflix romantic comedy, My Best Friend's Wedding featuring our favourite heroine anti-heroine Julia Roberts as Julianne Potter!!!! Music by Carli Cottrell Graphics by Gala Tanaskovic Equipment provided by our friend and ally, Jonathan Thiang https://www.patreon.com/themeanreds https:/…
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A preview of The Mean Reds before the REAL first episode. Marlowe and Eve premiere The Mean Reds on Valentine's Day, the only holiday that matters to this podcast. We talk about bad boyfriends, what to do on the dreaded day if you're single, and our top five karaoke hits to sing away heartbreak. Music by Carli Cottrell, graphics by Gala Tanaskovic.…
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