Mar 27, 2018
Goonies never say die, but sometimes problematic faves do! This week we're here to destroy your childhood by digging into The Goonies. Asian representation, reliance on lazy (and problematic tropes) and plenty of other things are lurking this film! Plus what we can learn from the Parkland kids about being and...
Mar 20, 2018
We dive back into classic Hollywood films, this week with The Philadelphia Story! Discussion of classism, domestic violence, and in general being a dick towards women all present themselves in the 1940s film. Bonus discussion of Bruno Mars and cultural appropriation.
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Mar 13, 2018
This week dive into beloved author and creator of Harry Potter JK Rowling. Defending the casting of Johnny Depp, cultural appropriation, and retroactive diversity are all issues on the table. Also, listen to Kristen read Netflix over their upcoming documentary about Rachel Dolezal.
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Mar 6, 2018
We'd like to thank the Academy for giving up plenty of problematic things to talk about. This week we unpack Best Picture winner A Beautiful Mind, discussing depictions of schizophrenia, omissions of abuse and homosexuality, and people of color not showing up until the movie it almost over. Bonus conversation on the...