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Feminist Popcorn

Samantha Rehr and Elisabeth Frankel

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Feminist Popcorn is a celebration and growing archive of the greatest films about women. Every two weeks, podcast hosts and movie-loving best friends, Samantha Rehr and Elisabeth Frankel, lead a conversation analyzing three films that share a specific narrative theme. At the end of each episode, the three films covered in the next episode are announced, along with links to their streaming destinations, so that listeners can be a part of the conversation. Listeners are also invited to send in ...
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This is URHorrorPodcast: the podcast you turn to for all of your horror needs. It's a genre with so much to unpack, so grab your popcorn and nightlight. This black horror podcast might be the scariest thing you encounter. https://linktr.ee/averyjdc Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B2N55GP2G5N3?ref_=wl_share Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urhorrorpodcast/support
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Count your blessings and grab two plates. This Thanksgiving could be your last. That is... if you're a Kristy. Jonk Lobster, horror game streamer and movie fan, joins Avery to discuss the 2014 Thanksgiving slasher, holiday horror, and their anticipated projects post-strike!Support Palestine⁠⁠SubStack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In this feminist horror film, Jonny's otherness stands besides just being Black and queer. Join Avery in this non-spoiler discussion of the symbolism of blood in horror, the strongest elements of the film, and the context of a Black protagonist in the Shudder original Perpetrator . Support Palestine SubStack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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We all feel lazy sometimes: especially Avery this week. So, instead of focusing on one topic or movie, she's talking about everything horror related in the past two weeks: Halloween Horror Nights Orlando, The Exorcist: Believer, NYCC, and disappointing nostalgic horror movies. Tune in for a chill chat: just you and Avery. SubStack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…
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The paranormal world is complex and often misrepresented. After all, these three women want to show America that spirits were once people, too, and not a haunt attraction. Join our discussion on paranormal investigation, being in a male-dominated space as women, and the truth (or lack of) in paranormal horror fiction.--- Support this podcast: https…
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Spooky season has arrived. Avery's favorite time of year, but I'm sure you don't need reminded of that! To ring in the season, Avery brings on a guest with as much passion for horror and foothold in the horror community! Join Avery and Tyrone Williams, host of EvolLive, as they run through their top four movies on their Halloween watchlist. How sho…
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Before Jennifer's Body, Ginger was the hormonal teen girl with a hunger for flesh. It's practical effects, feminist metaphors, and queer-coding have built a cult following since it's release. Join Avery in this discussion of Ginger Snaps (2000) and it's metamorphosis in horror! SubStack Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Author Justin C. Key made the decision to create speculative fiction for Black and Brown people after seeing countless movies where the Black characters were never given a moment to shine. His debut collection, THE WORLD WASN'T READY FOR YOU, centers Black characters and stories to remind readers what true representation looks like. BUY THE BOOK Ju…
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Welcome to the fifth season of URHorror Podcast! We're kicking off the fall with a fun guest who loves horror so much that she made it her job. Join Avery in her discussion with Renee Huff, owner of The Haunted House FearFest Film Festival in New York City. Get your tickets: https://ticketing.midnighttheatre.com/tickets/plans/hhff2023 Join the SubS…
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It's our final week of Camp Unbound and Rewound and the 13th episode of season 4! It's right to send us off with the ultimate camp slasher: Friday the 13th. Tune in for this discussion of indie budgeting, Halloween VS Friday the 13th, and if it's truly THE summer slasher. SubStack Newsletter Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitte…
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Did someone say queer slasher?? This week, Gary and Chris of The. Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast join Avery by the campfire for some roasting. But it's not weenies they're roasting! Tune in for the discussion of Queer representation in horror, the intentions behind queer films, and whether this Blumhouse movie really was that bad. **This film …
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Make sure you have your roasting sticks and hot dogs, because this campfire story is a good one! This week, Avery analyzes Riley Sager's second novel: The Last Time I Lied. Join her in discussing Sager's writing style, his way of writing female characters, and how it compares to his first horror story Final Girls. Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠…
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Summer camp can have some of the best memories and the worst. The month of July is all about the worst summer camp memories: most of them being deadly. This week, Avery takes a look at the cult classic Sleepaway Camp to examine it's symbolism for the LGBTQIA+ community. Tune in for a discussion on the film's representation of the trans community an…
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As the month of June ends, Avery closes out Pride Month with a look at the controversial sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street. Tune into the discussion on the film's queer-coding, the feud between Mark Patton and David Chaskin, and the film's importance to the LGBTQIA+ community. Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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The Blackening hit theaters with a bang on Juneteenth weekend. Y'all know how much Avery loves holiday horror. Join her in discussing this new Black horror, prominent Black horror tropes, and her own personal horror movie moment! To learn more about Black horror, check out The Black Guy Dies First Guest Form⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠T…
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Juneteenth is the perfect time to highlight black queer horror. It's such a shame that it's such a short timeline. However, Avery makes do with what she has. Join her in this discussion of the first black queer character, how the AIDS epidemic effected queer horror, and today's icons who are changing up the game! Guest Form⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠…
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In this very special bonus episode, Avery sits down with Bomani J. Story, writer and debut director of The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster, and Laya DeLeon Hayes who leads the production as Vicaria. Join them in their discussion of Black horror, the importance of representation, and the making of their feature film. This reimagining of Mary Shelley'…
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It's the first day of Pride Month and Avery's talking queer horror. More specifically, Avery's is walking through the history of queerness in horror film and literature. Tune in to learn about the first display of queerness on screen, the difference between queer-coded and explicitly queer characters, and how iconic horror monsters are queer-coded.…
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Two guests from the past join Avery in Sweden as she ventures into the Hårga to discuss Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar. Join them in their discussion of Wizard of Oz easter eggs, cult tactics, and feminine rage. ⁠Guest Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠URHorror Merch⁠⁠ Noah's IG: @no.uhhhb Nell…
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Avery packs her bags to depart from Australia and arrive to France. All the French food is tempting, but you may not want a snack for this film! Join her as she explores the horror of the first-year college experience, the way cannibalism strengthens a horror narrative, & Julia Decournau's powerful feminist horror film. Guest Form⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |…
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We depart from Korea and find ourselves down under with the kangaroos and crocodiles. This week, Avery sits down with a guest to discuss the Australian movie they chose, the cultural significance of mockumentaries, and the grief behind ghost stories. Guest Form⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | TikTok ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠URHorror Merch --- Support this pod…
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And just like that... she's back. Perhaps even better than ever. Avery is taking y'all with her as she travels across the world for the month of May. Her first stop: South Korea. Tune in as she discusses the disappointment of TikTok movie recommendations, found footage films, and Gonjiam Haunted Asylum's cinematography. Guest Form⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠T…
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For the very last episode of the season, Avery dives deeps into this HarperCollins horror anthology. Each story unmasks the true meaning of what it is to be "other" in horror and in society. Other Terrors Book Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorror Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urhorrorpodc…
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In the second to last episode of Season 3, Avery discusses the 2022 Spanish horror film Piggy, directed by Carlota Pereda, along with it's short predecessor. Avery looks at the themes of morality and retribution and the oh-so-horrific experience of being a teen girl. **TW: fatphobia and bullying Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorr…
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St Paddy's Day is here and what better way to celebrate than to chat about the Irish horror comedy franchise Leprechaun. Stream the films on Peacock, grab a pint of Guinness, and join Avery in a discussion of greed, creative kills, and Jennifer Aniston's first (and only) horror debut. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorror Merch --…
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If you're planning on crawling to the theater for the newest Scream movie, it's best to be prepared for what you're in for. Join Avery as she recaps Scream 5, discusses Scream 6 news, and dissects the bone-chilling theories of this latest installment! Check out her official review of the movie on Instagram. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wis…
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In celebration of Women's History and the end of Black History Month, Avery looks at the history of Black women in the Horror genre. Join her as she talks about specific black films that paved the way for each other and other films in Hollywood! Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorror Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…
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There's a new Grady Hendrix book on the shelf and you know what that means! As a Grady Hendrix stan, Avery couldn't resist dedicating an episode to this new novel. To dissect it, Mel B of the Read, Watch, or DNF Podcast joins her as a newbie to Hendrix's books. Rumor has it, this could be his last story set in South Carolina, too. Tune in to find o…
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Avery ventures away from live-action horror to discuss Junji Ito's newest manga adaptation on Netflix. Join her, with guest Minerve Jean, to discuss Junji Ito Mania: Japanese Tales of the Macabre Guest Form Minerve's IG: @minerverii Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorror Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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Avery will watch anything with Mia Goth or Alexander Skarsgaard in it. That's why this movie was one she couldn't wait to see. Did it exceed her expectations though? Director Brandon Cronenberg is known for his gore and existentialism. But was it more than what Avery could handle? Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorror Merch --- Su…
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Avery wants to be different so bad. And that's why she's coming to you this week with two short films in hopes that no other podcast is doing it like she's doing it. Tune into this discussion of short film mechanics and two short films that demonstrate the dangers of mirrors. The Ballerina: https://www.patreon.com/socialhousefilms The Mirror: https…
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TW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SELF HARM, & SUICIDE Is this screen adaptation better than the book? Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl was a hit, and Sharp Objects is no different. Join Avery, this week, for a discussion comparing the original book to it's 2018 HBOMax adaptation. Guest Form Instagram | Twitter Amazon Wishlist URHorror Merch --- Support th…
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She's the moment. She's the queen. Is she gunning for Chucky's throne as the horror doll icon? M3GAN was released 01/06/23, but it's been one of the most anticipated movies of the New Year. On the show this week, Avery talks about Gen Z children, their parents, and how technology may replace parents (?). Guest Form Instagram/Twitter: @URHorrorPodca…
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New year, new movies! Just like 2022, horror movie fans are being fed very well this year. With films ranging in every horror sub-genre, Avery breaks down the movies that are to be most notable in 2023. Guest Form Instagram/Twitter: @URHorrorPodcast Letterboxd: @averycof Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/8hDXX8m?ref_=wl_…
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SPOILERS AHEAD** For the last episode of the season and in honor of spooky season, I bring on a special guest to discuss the Halloween franchise, the true story of Michael Meyers, & why Halloween Ends makes sense for an end. Instagram: @UrHorrorPodcast Twitter: @UrHorrorPodcast Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…
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This 1998 women-centric fall favorite movie features young Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman and has found a home in many hearts. Though the critics took it a little too serious, Avery discusses it's important themes and the simplicity of it all. Instagram: @UrHorrorPodcast Twitter: @UrHorrorPodcast Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: ht…
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On this weeks Cinephile episode, Avery ventures down memory lane with guest Kiara to discuss the movies that send a chill of fall nostalgia down their spine. Instagram: @UrHorrorPodcast Twitter: @UrHorrorPodcast Letterboxd: @averycof Kiara's IG: @ohkiarax Kiara's Letterboxd: @ohkiarax --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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This Wednesday, Avery brings her cinephiles and bibliophiles together to discuss a brand new book-to-screen adaptation on Prime Video. With her, the host of Talk Bookish To Me Podcast shares stories of her watch party for the film and hints at a future watch party! Instagram: @UrHorrorPodcast Twitter: @UrHorrorPodcast Letterboxd: @averycof GoodRead…
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Avery kicking off this October with a hint of spoiler-free nostalgia. Hocus Pocus 2 has been much anticipated, but will it fail to please avid fans? Instagram: @TheUnboundCinefemPod Twitter: @UnboundCinefem Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urhorrorpodcast/support…
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Nestor and Dre come back with a lovey dove movie starring our favorite girl from Big Bang Theory and our disliked boy that gets any girl he wants. Will opposites attract? Or make for a good movie? 00:00 Intro 5:30 Meet Cute review (non spoiler) 21:09 Meet Cute review (spoilers) 27:56 Meet Cute Scenario Game 44:28 Outro (new things coming up talk)…
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This Cinema Sunday, Avery takes a dive into a historical fiction film, starring Viola Davis, that weaves themes of femininity and sisterhood into the story of the Agojie warriors. Instagram: @TheUnboundCinefemPod Twitter: @UnboundCinefem Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urhorrorpodcast/support…
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This Cinema Sunday, Avery fangirls over Ti West's second installment of his progressing horror trilogy starting Mia Goth. If you haven't given a listen to the very first episode of this podcast and you need a recap on 'X', click here! Instagram: @TheUnboundCinefemPod Twitter: @UnboundCinefem Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: https://p…
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This Cinema Sunday, Avery discusses how a cultural icon was born when Andrew Fleming mashed teen angst and witchcraft into one movie. We find that, beyond the iconic outfits and 90's capsule, 'The Craft' stands for much more. Instagram: @TheUnboundCinefemPod Twitter: @UnboundCinefem Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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We're keeping the vampire theme for this Book Worm Wednesday! Explore the themes of gender, race, and how privilege intersect both in Grady Hendrix's vampire novel! Instagram: @TheUnboundCinefemPodTwitter: @UnboundCinefemGoodReads: @averycof NPR Interview w/ Hendrix: https://www.npr.org/2020/04/26/844358645/getting-some-blood-on-the-page-questions-…
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This Cinema Sunday, Avery struggles to keep this review spoiler-free. This episode, like this movie, is an ode to all you fanfic, supernatural romance lovers. Instagram: @TheUnboundCinefemPod Twitter: @UnboundCinefem Letterboxd: @averycof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urhorrorpodcast/support…
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