Best Beckinsale Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with the Vampire | Novel by Anne Rice | Spoiler-free 38:54

2h ago38:54

38:54

Hello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect Interview with the Vampire, a novel by Anne Rice. “This is the story of Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister Lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, in…

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Sydney “MAGA Hat” Sweeney 40:11

1h ago40:11

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Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom, Sydney Sweeney: American actress, producer, mansion owner and the woman from all the SNL skits about how hot she is. While Sydney has starred in some of the biggest TV shows in literal history (The Handmaid’s Tale, Euphoria and The White Lotus) she is also the star of the cringe romantic comedy Anyone But You, wh…

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Introducing Our New Show: The Baby Bubble 28:06

4d ago28:06

28:06

We have a new podcast... introducing The Baby Bubble. Let's be honest, giving birth is like the most intense first date ever. You show up at the designated place nervously excited to meet your date, only for them to show up late and basically whinge the whole time. And then you're obligated to be with them. For the next 18 years. So what were our f…

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Season 3 Finale Q+A 59:02

6d ago59:02

59:02

Season 3 finale!!! We're taking all of your questions about all things Emma, Jane Austen, and ourselves as we gear up to start Persuasion! Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Gilmore Girls, Euphoria, Bottoms, Heartstopper, RWRB, The White Lotus, Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), How to Get Away With Murder, Bridgerton, The Cruel Prince, Buff…

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Emily "Wait, Did You Say Divorce?" Blunt 39:24

7d ago39:24

39:24

According to most Emily Blunt is an accomplished actor, an incredible singer and all-round green flag celebrity... But dig a little deeper and you'll find that she's 'taking jobs from hard working Americans', starring in too many Quiet Place movies and that she made a fatphobic comment 12 years ago (which she has since sincerely apologised for). Th…

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Claire "Cry Face" Danes 44:48

14d ago44:48

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USE CODE: LAZY20 FOR $20 OFF A YEARLY MAMAMIA SUBSCRIPTION Claire Danes is an American actress, who has been working in film and television since she was a teenager. She’s won Emmy’s and Golden Globes, and the award for the most intense cry face of all time. This episode we unpack her life and crimes like: the fact that Claire is banned from the Ph…

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Emma Approved with Joanna Sotomura 45:49

20d ago45:49

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We're talking about Emma Approved again today, this time with Emma herself, Joanna Sotomura! We discuss gatekeeping fandom, early 2000s fashion, Emma's hair color, the revival, and get all sorts of behind the scenes secrets! To see what Joanna's up to, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @joannasotomura. And check out her new show Sunny on Apple …

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Lizzo: "Fake Quit" 38:42

21d ago38:42

38:42

USE CODE: LAZY20 FOR $20 OFF A MAMAMIA SUBSCRIPTION Is there a right way to quit? Not technically. But is there a wrong way? Without a doubt. This episode we unpack the life and crimes of Lizzo aka Melissa Vivienne Jefferson. Like the time she allegedly forged a DNA test, blasted a delivery driver and the more serious (and way less funny) accusatio…

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Miranda "Salt Lamp" Kerr 48:39

28d ago48:39

48:39

Miranda Kerr is a supermodel, business mogul and earth mother, but she's also a photoshop genius that we could all learn something from. Today we unpack the life and crimes of the girl from Gunnedah, like reportedly dating a criminal (not J-Lo), sharing questionable health information and the more serious crime of culturally appropriation. And, we …

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Joe “The Second Most Famous” Jonas 52:55

1M ago52:55

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USE CODE: LAZY20 FOR $20 OFF A MAMAMIA SUBSCRIPTION Joe Jonas is a man of many talents, singing, complimenting dogs and finding a way to blame women for his problems (allegedly). Today we unpack the life and crimes of the second most famous Jonas Brother and star of not just Camp Rock but Camp Rock 2. From the purity ring drama, to his divorce to S…

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Pod and Pod and Prejudice 47:45

1M ago47:45

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APRIL FOOLS, we're releasing an episode on a Monday! Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon! Instagram: @podandprejudice Twitter: @poda…

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Kate "Smarter Than You" Beckinsale 43:54

2M ago43:54

43:54

Kate Beckinsale is a world famous actress, who has overcome so much, including her huge IQ. From staring in questionable art like the movie Click to dating 'friend' of the Cancelled Courtroom, Matt Rife (yuck!), we unpack the life and crimes of the smarty pants that is Kate Beckinsale. So is being a genius a crime or a point of diversity? And why h…

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The X-Files vs. Doctor Who: A Dissection Double Feature 56:14

1M ago56:14

56:14

Hello, horrorphiles. In this exciting double feature, we have each selected one episode from a favorite series to introduce to the other. Steven chose The X-Files: Bad Blood with guest stars Patrick Renna and Luke Wilson while Kelsey chose Doctor Who: The God Complex with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan. The X-Files, Season 5, Episode 12: Bad Blood “Sc…

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Emma Approved with Bernie Su 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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Today, we're talking about Emma Approved and, by proxy, the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, with the creator of both shows, Bernie Su. We discuss the inspiration behind the Pemberley Digital cinematic universe, the nitty gritty of adapting Austen, and what this format would look like today. For more from Bernie, follow him at @berniesu on Instagram and Link…

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Dakota "Madame Web Of Lies" Johnson 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

Dakota Johnson star of the new Madame Web, might just be our favourite nepo baby we’ve welcomed into the Cancelled courtroom. From lying in interviews, to sleeping for far too long, to dissing the cinematic masterpiece that is Fifty Shades Of Grey, we unpack the crimes of The Puss In Boots' step-daughter. But are the sentences too harsh? Or should …

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Bradley "You've Never Even Met Him" Cooper 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

Fact: A Star Is Born slaps. Also a fact: Bradley Cooper made that movie his entire personality, and now he's doing it again with Maestro. Today we welcome to the Cancelled courtroom the one man in the room who ‘discovered’ Lady Gaga. From crying over someone he's never met, to hating chairs and being a bad kisser (allegedly) we unpack the life and …

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Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 2) with Vanessa Zoltan 1:09:24

2M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

We're joined again today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the second half of the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include how young Harriet is, how much we love to hate this Frank Churchill, Emma's dreams, Mrs. Elton's accent, the letter game and…

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Emma "The Movie Of Which We Do Not Speak" Stone 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Emma Stone is a talented and much loved actress, but does she deserve all the accolades? From lying about her name, to having too many best friends and not hustling enough for her success we unpack the life and crimes of Emily (not Emma) Stone. Plus, the movie that should have sunk the career's of some of Hollywood's biggest stars - Aloha. And, mor…

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Miley "That Open Letter" Cyrus 46:10

3M ago46:10

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Fresh off her first Grammy win, it's time for Miley Cyrus to face the Cancelled courtroom. The Flowers singer has grown up right in front of our eyes, and while she has had the best of both worlds - Miley has certainly faced her fair share of controversy. From that weird tongue thing to taking a wrecking ball to her pledge for a sober life, the sta…

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Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 1) with Vanessa Zoltan 58:58

3M ago58:58

58:58

We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include the chicken thieves as classism, the flaws in Emma's character development, the relaying of the narrative voice, Knightley as dad, and Elton's botche…

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Jacob “We Need To Talk About Your Girlfriend” Elordi 42:09

3M ago42:09

42:09

Jacob Elordi is everywhere at the moment, he's a certified Aussie heart-throb, a talented actor and defendant in our Cancelled courtroom. That's right, we are taking the Saltburn star to court over crimes including starring in a trashy movie x 3, dissing said trilogy, his interesting dating history and an alleged incident at a Sydney pub. (allegedl…

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Birth: "Everything Smells Like A Farm" 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Today in the Cancelled courtroom we are doing things a little differently... again. And instead of celebrity crimes, we are cancelling the way in which most of us came to this earth... BIRTH. From the 'wet mess' to the smells and the pain we deep dive into all the reasons birth needs a logistical rethink. Plus, more of your lazy gewl stories. PSA: …

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Dissecting Van Helsing Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale 52:57

3M ago52:57

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2004 Stephen Sommers film, Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. “The famed monster hunter [Van Helsing] is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes,” according to IMDB. This is Dissecting Horror: Exami…

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Making Austen Queer with Leigh Douglas 54:17

3M ago54:17

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Jane Austen, but make it GAY. We're joined today by Leigh Douglas (@leighdouglascomedy) to discuss which Austen characters are most queer (including Jane herself), why her works draw a queer audience, and a queer fan casting of Pride and Prejudice. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Show Me Eternity, Wild Nights with Emily (adapted into a 2018…

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Ryan "Performative Feuding" Reynolds 40:21

3M ago40:21

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Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom the husband of Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds. This episode we dive into his life and crimes which include being a bit meh, bad acting and a fake feud which is very annoying. So what is Deadpool? And should Mr Reynolds consider one less business venture? Plus, more of your lazy gewl stories. LOVED THIS EPISODE? LISTE…

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Lara "Where The Bloody Hell Are You” Bingle (Worthington) 41:52

3M ago41:52

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How do you know when you've hit rock bottom? For Lara Bingle it was licking a battery for a radio stunt when she was meant to be in court for an alleged driving offence. Lara Worthington is a glamorous business woman and mother, but Lara Bingle was a lazy gewl with a passion for meat pies and one of the greatest reality shows known to man. This epi…

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Emma of 83rd Street with Audrey and Emily 55:21

3M ago55:21

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Today, we're discussing Emma of 83rd Street today, with none other than the authors themselves, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! We chat about adapting Austen, their writing process, dating horror stories, and more. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless, goop, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Gilmore to Say. Follow Audrey and Emily on Insta…

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Still Guilty: Hugh "Made Some Terrible Decisions" Grant 46:38

4M ago46:38

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In the 90’s Hugh Grant was the rom-com king but not all was as it seemed… It turns out the British actor wasn’t the bumbling yet adorable love interest we would see on scene, in fact he himself admits most of his costars despised him. This episode we ask the question, who really is Hugh Grant? We learn how a terrible movie lead to a string of bad d…

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Still Guilty: Kendall "A Series Of Weird Decisions" Jenner 37:20

4M ago37:20

37:20

Kendall Jenner is in the Cancelled courtroom again, so we can take another look at her life and crimes. From controversial partnerships with Pepsi and Fyre Festival to denying she's a nepo baby, we look at all her weird decisions and assign charges and sentences. This episode was first published in February 2022 (no, the cucumber cutting incident h…

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Clueless (Part 2) with Sequoia Simone 1:42:03

4M ago1:42:03

1:42:03

We're joined today by Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics, But Make It Scary) to discuss the second half of Clueless! Topics discussed include "stems," heavy clambakes, Jane Fairfax as the Gay Agenda, the California freeway, Box Hill-gate, daddy-daughter time, and, of course, not allowing children to participate in multimillion dollar lawsuits. Glossary…

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Still Guilty: Kate "Hunted A Prince" Middleton 52:30

4M ago52:30

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Welcome back to the Cancelled courtroom, Kate Middleton (yes we know it's technically Princess Catherine, and no we don't care). From allegedly hunting a Prince, to wearing slutty nail polish, and coming from the wrong kind of family we look at all the crimes this royal lass has committed. But do the sentences fit the crimes? Plus, we hear more of …

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Still Guilty: The Patriarchy 39:14

4M ago39:14

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Men are officially back in court! History has mainly been told from the perspective of men, so we think it's time for a little rewrite. From Adam and Eve to The Darwin Awards, The Dark Ages to golf - Clare and Jessie untangle history and how things might have been different if women were in charge. Today in the Cancelled Courtroom, the patriarchy i…

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Still Guilty: Gwyneth "You're Not Better Than Us" Paltrow 34:46

4M ago34:46

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Welcome back to Cancelled courtroom, the gorgeous but controversial, Gwyneth Paltrow. Her crimes? Encouraging women to lay eggs and taking credit for inventing yoga and brining the term 'conscious uncoupling' to the masses. Will she be found guilty again? Listen to part two of this episode here. This episode was first published in October 2021. THE…

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Dissecting NOS4A2 by Joe Hill | Novel, Series and Audiobook Spoiler-free Review 45:54

4M ago45:54

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the horror novel NOS4A2 by Joe Hill along with the TV series starring Zachary Quinto and audiobook narrated by Kate Mulgrew. “NOS4A2 is a horror novel about a woman trying to save her son from a vicious, supernatural killer,” according to Wikipedia. This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of…

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Still Guilty: Dr "Unqualified" Phill 36:05

5M ago36:05

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Welcome back to the Cancelled courtroom the entertaining but extremely unqualified Dr Phil. While, I Want To Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried To Frame Me For A Crime, is a great title for a show - it's pretty terrible for society. From an Oprah endorsement to allegations of workplace bullying, we look…

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Clueless (Part 1) with Kelly Schubert 1:30:34

4M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

We're joined today by Kelly Schubert to discuss the first half of Clueless! Topics discussed include the Step-Sibling Issue, "edgy" humor, Paul Rudd aging like fine wine, things that did NOT age quite so well, and the Christmas tree industry. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Marrying Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Ripped Bodice, …

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Still Guilty: Ellen "Not As Nice As You Think" DeGeneres 36:47

5M ago36:47

36:47

Welcome to back to the Cancelled courtroom, the woman you watched when you were home sick from school Ellen DeGeneres. From not being nice all the time, to rejecting Dakota Johnson's birthday invitation and comparing her mansion to prison, we investigate her life and crimes. And we ask the question, is it illegal not to dance for fans on demand? Th…

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Still Guilty: Mariah "I Don't Know Her" Carey 38:57

5M ago38:57

38:57

Welcome back the Cancelled courtroom the unofficial (for legal reasons) queen of Christmas Mariah Carey. Usually in the CANCELLED courtroom, Clare and Jessie present 'legitimate and unbiased' evidence, and come up with ‘fair and just’ charges and sentences for the plaintiff. But, not this time. You see the pair love Mariah Carey too much to give he…

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Christmas: "A Lazy Gewls Least Favourite Holiday" 32:20

5M ago32:20

32:20

Today in the Cancelled courtroom we are doing things a little differently and instead of judging the crimes of your favourite celebrity, we are putting Christmas on the stand. From over-committed schedules, to being too focused on kids and feeling kind of repetitive there's plenty of reasons why this is a lazy gewls least favourite holiday. But, do…

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Emma (2009) Episode 4 with Laughing with Lizzie 1:35:19

5M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Sophie Andrews from Laughing with Lizzie joins us today to discuss the fourth and final episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! It's all happening in this one. Topics discussed include Jane's fatigue, Knightley's flirting, Box Hill-gate, the almost KISS, the death of Mrs. Churchill, Emma and Harriet's matching outfits, and the surprise of the sea. Glo…

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Matt "Thinks He's Too Good Looking" Rife 40:18

5M ago40:18

40:18

LAZY GEWL GIVEAWAYS!!!!! Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom a man with a phenomenal jaw but questionable morals, Matt Rife. From making jokes about domestic violence and elder abuse, to touching Zendaya (leave the perfect angel alone), the Tiktok famous 'comedian' is front and centre of some of the internets most ridiculous controversies which we m…

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Chris "Tall Poppy" Hemsworth 43:35

5M ago43:35

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LAZY GEWL GIVEAWAYS!!!!! Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom real life Thor, aka Chris Hemsworth. From ruining a seaside town in New South Wales, to making consistent flops and stealing roles from his own siblings we unpack the life and crimes of one of Australia's best exports. And, we ask the all important questions like... is being successful a c…

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Emma (2009) Episode 3 with Zackary Grady 1:32:36

5M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Zackary Grady of Gay Pride and Prejudice fame joins us today to discuss the third episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include bringing Austen to the masses, direct address, Knightley's boots, the introduction of Augusta, claw hands, spotted dick, and the DANCE. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Wishbone, Succession, Atonemen…

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Harry "Balding Isn’t A Crime" Styles 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

LAZY GEWL GIVEAWAYS!!!!! Sometimes in the Cancelled courtroom we set ourselves a challenge, to cancel the uncancellable… Enter Harry The Dream Boat Styles (not his government name) who has given us musical gifts and lewks from the heavens above… but not all is as it seems. From a dodgy audition, to a weird acceptance speech and a haircut that has m…

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Sex And The “Carrie Is A Terrible Friend” City 55:08

6M ago55:08

55:08

We’ve been doing a lot of soul searching (watching TV) in the Cancelled courtroom and we couldn’t help but wonder… is Sex And The City Cancelled? (Obvious answer: yes) From portraying the least diverse version of New York City, to treating people terribly and questionable fashion, we analyse the crimes of the show that shaped the late 90's and earl…

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Dissecting The Innkeepers by Ti West | Spoiler-free Review 35:12

6M ago35:12

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2011 film, The Innkeepers, written and directed by Ti West and starring Sara Paxton and Pat Healy. “During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay” according to The…

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Emma (2009) Episode 2 with Reclaiming Jane 1:21:12

6M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Emily and Lauren from Reclaiming Jane join us today to discuss the second episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include costuming and hair details, fake babies, Christmas at Randalls, joyful Knightley, meeting Frank Churchill, the pianoforte, the Bates/Fairfax family dynamic, and CGI snow. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Tit…

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Hilary "30 Percent" Duff 42:32

6M ago42:32

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Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom, Hilary Duff aka Lizzie McGuire. From weird cameos to ending homophobia with one video, to being only recognisable by her eyebrows (that mask was simply not enough for a disguise) we examine the life and crimes of the more famous Duff sister. But, is it crime to only give 30 percent when you're as successful as he…

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Nicolas "Too Many Castles" Cage 44:41

6M ago44:41

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Running a courtroom is important business, and when it comes to prosecuting one of the most rogue men in Hollywood we take our job very seriously. Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom actor, shopaholic and adventurer Nicolas Cage (aka Nicolas Coppala, yes that Coppala). This episode we dive into his many, MANY crimes, like terrible movies, too many c…

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Emma (2009) Episode 1 with The Thing About Austen 1:29:06

6M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

Diane and Zan from The Thing About Austen join us to chat about the first episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include the trifecta of tragic children, storytelling through costuming, Emma and Knightley's chemistry, the proposal/rejection of Robbie Martin, and Mr. Woodhouse's scarves. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Is…

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