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Pop This!

Pop This Collective

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Our podcast, Pop This!, is three women talking about feminism and pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Every week they talk about things they love, stuff that pisses them off and pop culture: movies new and old, TV, books, music and more. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends.
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Always the Critic: A Movie Podcast

Always the Critic: A Movie Podcast

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For the movie goer and movie lover, Always the Critic Podcast is a group of friends discussing and reviewing everything from box office juggernauts to indie sleeper hits to throwback favorites. No film degrees, no connections, no experience necessary because when it comes to film, we’re “always the critic.”
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I'll Watch Anything

Henry Giardina, W.M. Akers

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A movie podcast with a sense of optimism! Mystery novelist W.M. Akers and ace film critic Henry Giardina take a rambling tour through film history, using dice to pick random movies from the silent era to today. They try to love everything they watch. It doesn't always work out.
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Anti Film Film Club

Erik Thureson & Sydney Thureson

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Hosted by Erik Thureson and Sydney Thureson, the two discuss new releases, streaming shows, different generational hits and misses, interview industry professionals, and argue about what is good and what isn't. Zak will be appearing occasionally as a guest host going forward and is always credited as co-founder of this show formally known as The EZ Podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antifilmfilmclub/support
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Summary "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This week Andrea Warner is back in the host chair and we're talking about someone near and dear to her heart: Celine Dion. Also discussed: Elisapie's brilliant covers album Inuktitut, child actors, and medical stuff. Show notes: We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alani…
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Summary "I can be smart when it's important. But most men don't like it." This week film scholar Joseph Clark joins us to talk about the classic musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Also discussed: PEN15, Pride & Prejudice, and integrity in rock merchandise Show notes: Working with Complete Fantasy: On t…
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Summary "Well, we all have our bad days." This week we're talking about the classic '90s film Run Lola Run starring Franka Potente with Sidney from Warriors Bards 'Brews. Also discussed: summer foods, Tik Tok recipes, and Best in Miniature. Show notes: TikTok cottage cheese recipes Recommendations: Lisa: Kaiross by Jenny Erpenbeck (book) Andrea G.:…
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Summary "Look, you know I love your strong female POV." Writer and performer Morgan Brayton to discuss the latest season of one of our all-time favourite TV shows, Hacks. Also discussed: terrible shoes, the new Softies album, and the secret joy of reading other people's diaries. Show notes: Kaya's character in Season 3 (Reddit) Recommendations: Lis…
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Summary "Work, life, money, romance. They’re all part of the same project." This week radio producer Charlie Cho joins us to talk about the new TV series Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Also discussed: Poker Face, Portgual, and Lisa's stint as a wedding officiant. Show notes: Does my ordination expire? The definition of moreish Recommendations: Lisa: Se7en (fi…
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Summary: "Women in overalls." This week we bring you an encore presentation of our episode on the ever-popular jukebox rom-com Mamma Mia! Also discussed: DOXA Documentary Film Festival, food-stealing dogs, and our most memorable wipeouts. Show notes: Franklin Gin Clark (Instagram) Cash and Rudy (Instagram) Muriel's Wedding - Waterloo (YouTube) ABBA…
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Summary: "Food is love." This week we have an encore presentation of our episode on Always Be My Maybe with guest Florence Chee. This one involves spending some time processing our feelings about the timeless attractiveness of Keanu Reeves. Also discussed: mid-week hangovers, jet lag and the burden of representation. Show notes: Always Be My Maybe …
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Summary "You can make a fine living in a pair of heels." On this episode Sidney of Warriors Bards 'n Brews joins us to look back at The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on its 30th anniversary. Also discussed: You're Going To Love This, Lisa Loeb's ad for Old Bay Goldfish, and the mysterious music of Cindy Lee. Show notes: Sleepy Queers…
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Summary "It’s art. And it makes people happy." Our rom-com expert Bridgette Watson joins us to talk about The Idea of You, and also issues a public apology to Anne Hathway. Also discussed: Murder is Easy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Pokerface. Show notes: The Real Inspiration Behind the Buzzy Boy Band Rom-Com The Idea of You (Time) Recommendations: Lisa:…
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Summary "Sent from my iPhone." Comedian Joanne Tsung joins us to help process our thoughts about the massive hit show Baby Reindeer. Also discussed: The Met Gala, Weekly Home Maintenance, and Bad Cree. Show notes: Joanne Tsung on Instagram Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer (The Guardian) Recommendations: Lisa: Bad Cree by Jessica …
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Summary "Thank you for a funky time." This week Morgan Brayton joins us to talk about the movie Purple Rain and her Prince-obsessed teen years, which included a championship-winning Apollonia tribute air band. Also discussed: high school, air bands, and our differing concepts of time. Show notes: Morgan Brayton on Instagram Sarah Polley on the Myth…
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Summary "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy..." We have Steven Schelling join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster rom-com Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant...but is it as good as we remember? Also discussed: Robbie Williams, Baby Reindeer, and the Spice Girls. Show notes: The Meet Cute: Julia Roberts Op…
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Summary “I'm going to enjoy what I've got as long as it lasts.” This week we talk about The Talented Mr. Ripley with guest star Cynara Geissler and see how the new adaptation stacks up with the old. Also discussed: The Repair Shop, Batman Returns, and Jude Law playing the sax. Show notes: Marge Sherwood bags Recommendations: Lisa: This Must Be The …
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Summary "The Time of My Life." Andrea Warner is back from her temporary hiatus for this very special episode to talk about her new book about Dirty Dancing and give us an update on her health. Also discussed: Shogun, Scoop, and GIRLS5EVA. Also discussed: Shogun, Scoop, and GIRLS5EVA. Show notes: Andrea Warner's update The Time of My Life: Dirty Dan…
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Summary "I come from a long line of stubborn idiots!" This week guest host Joseph Clark joins us to watch the film that defined the romantic comedy: It Happened One Night, starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. Also discussed: Girls5Eva, Siren Queen, and camping. Show notes: News Parade: The American Newsreel and the World as Spectacle by Jose…
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Summary: “Grab hold of the one life we are given.” This week Pop This! producer Andrea Gin gets in front of the mic with Andrea and Lisa to talk about the 1994 coming-of-age dramedy Double Happiness. Also discussed: Cheer, Chinese astrology, and Brad and Jen. Show notes: Brad & Jen: the award season gossip orgasm (Lainey Gossip) Who? Weekly Podcast…
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Summary: "Dark souls." This week we invite writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer Andrea Loewen on the podcast to talk about her new book Feeling Better as well as the film Girl, Interrupted. Also discussed: Dirty John, Back with the Ex, and Lisa's theory that Angelina Jolie has never been in a good movie. Show notes: Dirty John podcast Back with…
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Summary: "I'm not hostile, I'm annoyed." This week, Lisa and Andrea vehemently disagree about peak '90s teen drama 10 Things I Hate About You. Also discussed: Sylvia Plath, platform thongs, and Suits. Show notes: Green Book Director Used to Flash Penis As a Joke (The Cut) Why Don't You Date Me? (podcast) 10 Things I Hate About You trailer 10 Things…
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Summary: "Not bad for 1999." The epic teen drama Cruel Intentions celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate, we're re-airing our episode from 2019 where we talk about this cult classic with many-time guest star Cynara Geissler. Show notes: Cruel Intentions trailer Cynara Geissler's bio Cynara Geissler on Twitter Fatties on Ice podcast…
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Summary "Defiantly a loser." Our favourite professional gadabout Steven Schelling drops by to discuss the favourites and the frontrunners for this year's Oscars. Show notes: Beyond the pale: where are all the films about ‘whiteness’? (Ellen E. Jones in The Guardian) Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under…
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On Episode 267 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we head back to spice world of Arrakis for a review of Dune: Part 2, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh. Rico and Jess discuss this masterful sequel from prestige director Denis Villenueve, talking through the haunting a…
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Summary "I have adventured it and found nothing but sugar and violence." We continue working our way through the list of Oscar nominated films and watch Poor Things. Also discussed: For All Mankind, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and the music of Allison Russell. Show notes: Is Poor Things the Best We Can Do for Female Sexuality Onscreen? (Angelica J…
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On Episode 266 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back to look at some of the movies we saw over the last few weeks. Rico and Jess take turns talking about movies they have watched recently, including Argylle, Anatomy of a Fall, American Fiction, Bob Marley: One Love and The Beekeeper. For episodes with similar movies, click belowVariety Shows…
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Summary "I can’t trust someone if I can’t put an animal’s head on them." This week we are discussing the intriguing, haunting Anatomy of a Fall, and pondering its Oscar chances. Also discussed: low-brow chocolate, American Symphony, and Gracie's Gold's new memoir Outofshapeworthlessloser. Show notes: Meet Messi: The Canine Breakout of ‘Anatomy of a…
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Summary "Everyone should feel like the star of their own life." This week we take a deep breath and dive into Nyad, a biographical sports drama film about swimmer Diana Nyad's multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida. Also discussed: The Greatest Night in Pop, Tracy Chapman at the Grammys, and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. Show notes: Tracy…
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Summary "I'm interested in people's messes." After nine years of talking about movies, we've finally seen the perfect rom-com, and it's called Rye Lane. Watch it now! Also discussed: Taylor Swift and Super Bowl LVIII, Reservation Dogs, and Little Women. Show notes: Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl (…
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