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The Feminist Frame
by The Feminist Frame
The Feminist Frame explores television, books, movies, and pop culture through a feminist lens.
Episodes
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Framing Britney Spears
In today’s episode we talk about New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears. This documentary examines Britney Spears' career and conservatorship battle.
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Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman was billed as a "rape revenge" movie exploring the aftermath of sexual violence. The Oscar nominated movie directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Carey Mulligan follows one woman's attempt to tackle the symptoms of rape culture and all those who uphold it.
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Dark
Dark is a German science-fiction thriller series on Netflix. The three season arc just closed this past summer. It is a whirl-wind of twists and turns, join us as we dissect this complex story. Spoilers for the entire series.
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Bridgerton
Bridgerton has stunning visuals, fantastical balls and a big consent problem. We explore our thoughts on the explosive new Netflix show.
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2020 in Books
We talk our favorite and most-hated books of 2020! Everything from debuts to new-to-us classics. What did you read this year? Weigh in.
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Wonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984 finally landed on HBO this holiday season. We discuss our thoughts — and questions — about the much-awaited DC sequel.
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A Farewell to Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek wrapped its seventh and final season. We take a look at how the show progressed over the course of the series and how the characters won our hearts.
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Happiest Season
In this episode, we discuss Hulu's new rom-com Happiest Season. The LGBTQ-friendly new comedy blends representation with classic Christmas nostalgia, starring Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Dan Levy, and Aubrey Plaza.
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The Baby-Sitters Club
In this episode, we discuss the new Netflix adaptation of an old favorite middle reader book series, The Baby-Sitters Club. The girls set up a baby-sitting enterprise and through it explore friendship, family, and the struggles of pre-teenage years.
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Insecure
In this episode, we discuss the 4th season of Insecure on HBO. Molly and Issa's relationship becomes strained as they dive further into new careers and relationships. Have they outgrown each other? We discuss.
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Book Club: Know My Name & She Said
In a new book club episode, we discuss Know My Name by Chanel Miller and She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey. Both books deal with sexual assault, from the perspective of journalists working to break a story and from the view…
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Normal People
In this episode, we discuss Sally Rooney's novel, Normal People, and the Hulu adaptation by the same name. Did Hulu manage to capture the subtle conversations and perspective differences just right? Join in for a spoiler-free discussion before we dive into spoilers midway through for both book…
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Never Have I Ever
In this episode, we discuss Netflix's new hit show Never Have I Ever. The teen comedy by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher stars Devi, a second generation Indian-American high school student, as she navigates family, friendship, and sex positivity. Spoilers begin at 23:28.
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Book Club: Where the Crawdads Sing
In this episode, we dive into the New York Times Bestselling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing." The novel follows the mysterious protagonist Kya, who has been fending for herself in the marshlands since a young age. What happens when she is indicted for the murder of a local man? And does this book...
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Little Fires Everywhere
In this episode, we discuss Hulu's new mini-series, Little Fires Everywhere. Adapted from Celeste Ng's bestselling novel, the show explores motherhood, race, and class in America.
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Book Club: The Witches are Coming
We discuss the new collection of essays from the hilarious and poignant Lindy West. She covers #Metoo, media criticism, and the subject of who is the witch and who is the hunter. Pick this one up and join along.
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Tiger Queens
In this episode, we decide to discuss the same thing the rest of the internet is-- the explosive Netflix documentary, Tiger King. Hear our take on the doc that has already played in 64 million households across the country.
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Book Club: Disappearing Earth
This stunning debut novel by Julia Phillips set in the desolate, far-east Russian peninsula of Kamchatka turns upside down the trope of the missing girl book. Told through the eyes of the region's women, the book slowly circles in on a mystery while revealing a place, a culture, and a clash in…
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Portrait of a Lady on Fire follows an 18th century French romance between a painter and her subject. The film directed by Celine Sciamma uses art and subtlety to explore a love and the lives of women forgotten to history. Spoiler-free discussion until 9:00 minute mark.
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Recommendations for your Quarantine
Since we're unable to be social, here are top recommendations to fill your time reading, binging shows and movies, and attempting to calm yourself with some tunes. Stay safe, happy isolating, and let us know what you're consuming too.
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High Fidelity
Today we discuss Hulu's High Fidelity, a new spin on the book and 2000 movie of the same name. This gender-swapped update stars Zoe Kravitz as Rob, a lonely and broke record shop owner trying to sort out her love life. Spoiler-free discussion until 11:06.
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Book Club: 2019 in Books
We discuss the best and worst books we read in 2019.
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Sex Education
What happens when a teenager with no experience uses his mother's therapy teachings to start giving sex advice to his peers for money? Sex Education on Netflix explores teenage sexuality, romantic and platonic relationships, and growing pains in this surprising and hysterical series.
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Oscars 2020
We discuss the 2020 Oscar nominations-- predictions, snubs and our favorite movies of the year.
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Little Women
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, Greta Gerwig gives a fresh look to a classic story. In this episode we discuss her take and others. This is a spoiler-filled discussion. Please bookmark until after you've seen the 2019 film.
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What We Missed in 2019
In this episode, we cover the tv shows and movies we didn't get a chance to podcast in 2019, including The Handmaid's Tale, Late Night, Knives Out, Joker, and some Netflix originals like Atypical, Sex Education, and The Irishman.
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Book Club: Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
In this episode, we discuss Ronan Farrow's new book Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and the Conspiracy to Protect Predators. Ronan recounts his time reporting on the Pulitzer-winning Harvey Weinstein and those who stood in the way of getting the story out.
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Hustlers
Hustlers is about a group of women fed up with the club atmosphere who flip the system on its head. We give a spoiler-free review of the new movie starring J. Lo, Constance Wu and more.
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Midsommar
Late to the party-- we know. We finally saw Midsommar and discuss Ari Aster's unique (and beautiful) approach to horror and the thematic issues we found with the film. SPOILERS!
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Hulu's Four Weddings and a Funeral
Well we watched a rom com! Hear our spoiler-free thoughts on Hulu's new mini-series, Four Weddings and a Funeral.
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Fleabag and Russian Doll
Hear our thoughts on Netflix's Russian Doll and Amazon Prime's Fleabag. Spoilers for Russian Doll begin at the 6:10 timestamp. Jump to 16:28 for spoiler-ridden discussions of Fleabag.
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The 2nd Season of Big Little Lies
In this episode, we discuss the second season of the acclaimed show, Big Little Lies. Did it hold up? Emmy predictions and more. This episode contains spoilers.
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Emmy Nominations 2019
We discuss the Emmy nominations for 2019-- the snubs, the underdogs, and all the feminist shows we're rooting for.
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Stranger Things 3
Today we discuss the much awaited third season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things. Tune in to hear what we liked, what we didn't, and whether their ability to test the Bechdel test got maybe just a bit better. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so if you have not finished the entire season,...
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Shrill
Our topic this week is the new Hulu original, Shrill. Based on the essay collection by Lindy West, Shrill is a dramedy that stars Aidy Bryant as she finds her way as a struggling journalist and a fat woman (the show's preferred descriptor) in the world. This is a spoiler-free discussion. If you...
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What to Watch
In this mini-episode, we discuss our tips on what to watch for June. Get caught up on the latest shows to hear our full episodes later.
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Booksmart
Today we are discussing the new teen classic, Booksmart. Starring Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, Booksmart follows the final high school days of two lovable nerds and their one night adventure quest to finally attend a party. This episode contains spoilers!
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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Pt. 2
In this episode, we explore what the cast of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina are up to in the second season. Streaming services get a visible trans character, Lilith comes into her own, and we point out all those rampant horror references you might have missed. Be warned: this discussion contains...
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Dead to Me on Netflix
In this episode, we discuss the new Netflix series Dead to Me. The dramedy stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as two widows who meet cute and become fast friends in grief counseling. This latest Netflix original does much more than pass the Bechdel test. This discussion contains...
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Game of Obsessions: The Finale
In this episode, we discuss the conclusion to Game of Thrones. Was it a satisfying ending? Did the character arcs make sense? What's up with Bran (still)? We answer all those questions and more. Warning: This episode contains spoilers.
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Game of Obsessions: The Bells
We discuss the penultimate episode of the last season of Game of Thrones: The Bells. This episode will contain spoilers for all the twists, turns, and updates for Game of Thrones so far.
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Avengers: Endgame
This episode we discuss the culmination of 22 films of the MCU in Avengers: Endgame. Did it live up to the hype? Listen to our thoughts here. Beware! This episode contains SPOILERS.
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Game of Obsessions: s8e4
In this episode, we discuss Game of Thrones episode 4 of the final season. This discussion is full of spoilers, please only tune in if you are caught up.
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Game of Obsessions: The Long Night
In this episode, we discuss the explosive third episode of Game of Thrones season 8, spoilers and all. Listen to our theories, breakdowns, and recaps for everything you might have missed in the most recent episode of the final season.
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Game of Obsessions: Episode 69
In this episode, we discuss Game of thrones S8E2. We offer recaps, theories, and SPOILERS.
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Talking The Case Against Adnan Syed
In this episode, we discuss The Case Against Adnan Syed. The HBO documentary explores the case made famous by podcast Serial.
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Game of Obsessions: Episode 1 and Season Predictions
We talk all things Game of Thrones: Season 8. What will this season hold? Who (if anyone) is going to make it? What's up with robot Bran?
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Captain Marvel
Today we discuss Captain Marvel, the first female-led MCU franchise.
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Special Edition- Game of Obsessions: GoT Trailer Breakdown
As two absolute Game of Thrones addicts, we are making a special edition of the Feminist Frame podcast to cover the new season. Here we kick it off with a shot by shot breakdown of the official trailer. We will be podcasting each episode as they come out to go over easter eggs, fan theories, and...
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How many episodes does The Feminist Frame have?
The Feminist Frame currently has 54 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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The Feminist Frame explores television, books, movies, and pop culture through a feminist lens.
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