EPISODE · May 12, 2023 · 1H 9M
Episode 297: 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.' with Janet Varney
from Maximum Film! · host Janet Varney, Drea Clark, Marissa Flaxbart, Ify Nwadiwe
Over 50 years ago, Judy Blume wrote a classic coming-of-age novel about a nice girl who was simultaneously facing a move to New Jersey, sixth grade, puberty, and questions about God and religion. They say good things come to those who wait…the multi-hyphenate host of The JV Club, Janet Varney, joins us to weigh in on if this adaptation was one of those things. Plus, a lot of good and informative strike talk, and a few more ideas for childhood classics to adapt. What’s GoodDrea - A View of the World from Fifth AvenueJanet - feeling fired up about equityIfy - ripped-off sleeves to show off the guns; big union meetingITIDICWGA on Strike!Re: Unions Coming TogetherRe: Productions put on holdBurger King is Launching a New Spider-Man BurgerStaff PicksJanet - A Walk on the MoonDrea - The Starling Girl, Girl Flu.Ify - Mobile Suit Gundam 1, 2, and 3We're sponsored this week by HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/maxfilm16 to get 16 free meals plus free shipping!WithIfy NwadiweDrea ClarkJanet VarneyProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
What this episode covers
A lot's changed since 1970, but one thing that hasn't: being a tween is rough stuff.
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Episode 297: 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.' with Janet Varney
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