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Girls Talk Film

Each week, co-hosts Maggie Mustion and Olivia Hanson break down three films that share a genre, theme, or structure. Armed with liberal arts degrees and a deep love for cinema, they explore everything from cult classics to Hollywood blockbusters.

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    TV Time: Euphoria Season 1

    This week, the girls are asking whether anyone on this show has ever made a good decision. Tune in to hear them recap season one of the HBO hit from start to finish - what they loved, what they hated, and why Sam Levinson is maybe his own worst enemy. Follow on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    32. Mythology on Film: Troy, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Hercules

    This week, the girls are getting fated. Tune in to hear them unpack Wolfgang Petersen's sweeping war epic Troy (2004), Yorgos Lanthimos' modern tragedy, The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), and Disney’s colorful, music-filled take on Hercules (1997). Along the way, they get into how each film transforms its source material, why Greek myths have continued to resonate across genres and time periods. With doomed heroes, angry gods, and giant monsters, this episode has enough drama to make Euripides proud, so saddle up your chariot and don’t forget to leave a review for more movie chat, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm  

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    31. Monsters on Film: Alien & The Shape of Water

    This week, the girls are getting freaky. Tune in to hear them discuss two iconic creature features: Ridley Scott's Alien and Guillermo Del Toro's Oscar-winning The Shape of Water. They discuss what makes each film’s monster so iconic, the importance of creature design, and why horror movies are about so much more than just jump scares. So grab a nice hard boiled egg, throw on your spacesuit, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    30. TV Time: Heated Rivalry Season 1

    This week, the girls are finally getting into hockey. We’re kicking off our TV Time series with the show no one can stop talking about! Tune in to hear us break down the season as a whole - what worked for us, what didn’t, our favorite moments, and all the drama, tension, and storytelling choices that has made the show such a conversation starter. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @girlstalkfilm  

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    29. Breakups on Film: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Marriage Story

    This week, the girls are getting in their feelings. Tune in to hear them chit chat about the dreaminess and deterministic philosophy of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the ups and downs of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and the pitch-perfect realism of Marriage Story. Grab a pint of ice cream, throw on your coziest sweats, and don't forget to rate and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    2026 Oscars Predictions and Picks

    In this extra special episode, the girls chat about the surprises and snubs of the 2026 Oscar nominations. Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    28. Dystopia on Film: The Hunger Games, Divergent, Uglies

    This week, the girls are bringing back teen dystopia. Tune in to hear them discuss three notable film adaptations of young adult dystopian novels: The Hunger Games (2012), Divergent (2014), and Uglies (2024). They chat about cultural impact, their personal histories with the genre, and why some entries work while others fall flat. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow Girls Talk Film on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    Our Favorite Films of 2025

    This week, in an extra special episode, the girls are sharing their top ten movies of 2025. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    27. Cannibals on Film: The Silence of the Lambs, Bones and All, Raw

    This week, the girls are sinking their teeth into a deliciously controversial topic. Tune in to hear them talk obsession, identity, desire, and disgust in three of the most iconic on-screen depictions of cannibalism: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Bones and All (2022), and Raw (2017). Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    26. True Crime on Film: In Cold Blood, Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile, I, Tonya

    This week, the girls are stepping into the evidence room to take a look at how Hollywood adapts real tragedies, and what gets lost (or found) in the translation. Tune in to hear them chat about the legacy of In Cold Blood (1967), Zac Efron’s unsettling charm in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019), and meta pop culture commentary in I, Tonya (2017) - plus what each film gets right (and wrong) about turning real people into characters. Don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    25. Christmas on Film: Die Hard, Scrooged, It's A Wonderful Life

    This week, the girls are asking the most important question of all: what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie? From the action-movie chaos of Die Hard (1988), to the cynical comedy of Scrooged (1988), to the earnest, heart-tugging magic of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), they break down why makes each film has endured the test of time - and what they teach us about generosity, community, and selflessness. Pour some eggnog, slip on some PJs, and don’t forget to subscribe for more film analysis, movie chats, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    24. Plastic Surgery on Film: Eyes Without a Face, The Skin I Live In, The Substance

    This week, the girls are going under the knife. Tune in to hear them break down the eerie elegance of Eyes Without a Face (1960), the voyeuristic gaze of Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In (2011), and the technical marvels of Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (2024). It’s certainly surgical and seriously surreal - so dim the lights, brace yourself, and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary!

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    23. The Internet on Film: The Social Network, Ingrid Goes West, We're All Going to the World's Fair

    This week, the girls are logging on. Tune in to hear them unpack the Facebook creation myth in David Fincher's The Social Network (2010), identity and parasocial relationships in Ingrid Goes West (2017), and the sinister digital dreamscape of We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021). It gets pretty trippy, so refresh your feed, adjust your ring light, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary. Follow us on IG and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    22. Gangsters on Film: Bonnie & Clyde, Goodfellas, In Bruges

    This week, the girls are hopping in their getaway car and going full outlaw. From the history-making rebelliousness of Bonnie & Clyde (1967), to Scorsese's operatic Goodfellas (1990), to the darkly funny melancholia of In Bruges (2008), the girls trace how gangsters have evolved on screen from youthful folk heroes, to glamour-soaked mobsters, to some guys on vacation who really need therapy. It gets pretty nuts, so grab your ski mask, load your Beretta, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    Upcoming Releases We're Excited About (2025 & 2026)

    This week, the girls are looking ahead to the films they're excited to watch in 2025 and 2026. Tune in to this extra special episode for a discussion about a wide range of upcoming releases — including Anemone, Wuthering Heights, Clayface, The Backrooms, and the newly announced Beatles biopics — along with other major studio projects, festival contenders, and anticipated auteur films. Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and TikTok @girlstalkfilm  

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    21. Witches on Film: The Witch, The Love Witch, Weapons

    This week, the girls are diving broom-first into fantasy, fear, and feminine power. Tune in to hear them chat about Puritan paranoia in The Witch (2015), satire and feminist theory in The Love Witch (2016), and the many hidden meanings of Weapons (2025). It's a scarily good time, so light your candles, grab your grimoire, and don't forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    20. Vampires on Film: Nosferatu, Let the Right One In, Sinners

    This week, the girls are sinking their teeth into three of the most iconic vampire films of the 21st century. Tune in to hear them unpack the gothic terror of Robert Eggers's Nosferatu (2024), the surprisingly tender Let the Right One In (2008), and the blood soaked odyssey into blues music history in Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025). It's dark, it's dreamy, it's desirous - so grab a glass (of red, obvi) and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    19. Dance on Film: Climax, Magic Mike, Suspiria

    This week, the girls are two-stepping into the sweaty and sensual world of dance, as shown in cinema. From Gaspar Noe's hallucinatory Climax (2018) to Soderbergh's surprisingly solid Magic Mike (2012), to the slow burn of Guadagino's first foray into horror, Suspiria (2018), the girls break down how each film uses dance to interpret the nature of power, passion, or performance. Lace up your pointe shoes, dim the lights, and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    18. Superheroes on Film: Batman, Birdman, Spider-Man: Homecoming

    This week, the girls are suiting up and swinging into action. From Tim Burton’s brooding Batman (1989), to Iñárritu’s surreal and existential Birdman (2014), to the exposition-packed charm of Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), the girls thoroughly nerd out as they talk comics, Keaton, and how the genre has managed to take over modern cinema. It's a bumpy ride, so grab your utility belt, slip on your mask, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    17. Anime on Film: Akira, Perfect Blue, Howl's Moving Castle

    This week, the girls are trading popcorn for Pocky and stepping into the wild worlds of three of the most iconic anime films. Tune in as they cruise through the neon-soaked streets of Akira (1988), unravel the psychological maze of Perfect Blue (1997), and get swept up in the spellbinding magic of Howl’s Moving Castle (2004). It's a wild ride, so rev up your motorcycle, feed your local fire demon, and don't forget to download and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    16. Adolescence on Film (pt. 2): Lady Bird, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Juno

    This week, the girls are returning to the hilarious and heartbreaking world of adolescence. From the naturalism of Lady Bird to the  nastiness of Welcome to the Dollhouse, and the exploration of unconventional motherhood in Juno, the girls break down why some coming-of-age films make us wince while others fill us with nostalgia. Dust off your yearbook, tighten your scrunchie, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    15. Adolescence on Film (pt. 1): Superbad, Stand By Me, The Dead Poets Society

    This week, the girls are exploring the awkward and exhilarating rollercoaster of male adolescence. From the raunchy but surprisingly sweet Superbad, to the nostalgia of Stand by Me, to the stirring call to “seize the day” in The Dead Poets Society, the girls discuss how these films capture the highs and lows of growing up. Grab your fake ID, sharpen your no. 2 pencil, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    14. Kink on Film: Fifty Shades of Grey, Secretary, The Piano Teacher

    This week, the girls are getting sexy (cinematically speaking, of course) and diving deep into the weird world of kink on film. From the glossy, mass-appeal fantasy of Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) to the surprisingly heartfelt, offbeat romance in Secretary (2002), and the disturbing psychology of Michael Haneke's The Piano Teacher (2001), the girls break down three wildly different takes on what turns people on - and what their desires might cost them. Slip on your blindfold, lube up your latex, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    13. Serial Killers on Film: American Psycho, Death Proof, I Saw the Devil

    This week, the girls get dark - like, really dark - as they take on some of cinema’s most iconic serial killers. Tune in to hear them dissect the sharp satire of American Psycho (2000), the subversion of slasher tropes in Death Proof (2007), and the bleak brutality of I Saw the Devil (2010). It’s a bloody good time, so lock your doors, cue up your favorite Huey Lewis record, and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    12. Antiheroines on Film: Promising Young Woman, Gone Girl, The Favourite

    This week, the girls are talking rage, revenge, and ambition. Tune in to hear them discuss why Promising Young Woman (2020) was a flop, how Gone Girl (2014) will always be iconic, and whether or not The Favourite (2018) has the best ending of all time. Grab your tea (poison optional), settle in, and don't forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    11. Antiheroes on Film: A Clockwork Orange, Nightcrawler, Taxi Driver

    This week, the girls are stepping into the minds of cinema’s most morally bankrupt protagonists. From the sociopathic Alex in Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971) to Lou Bloom's predatory ambition in Nightcrawler (2014), to the slow descent of Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976), they unpack the significance of antiheroes as narrative devices and why audiences remain fascinated by them. It’s unsettling, it’s iconic, it’s not for the faint of heart. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    10. Wealth on Film: Metropolitan, The Wolf of Wall Street, Parasite

    This week, the girls are exploring the glittering, the grotesque, and the deeply unethical. From the debutante bubble of Metropolitan (1990) to the dr*g-fueled chaos of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and razor-sharp social satire of Parasite (2019), they discuss what it really means when cinema puts the rich - and the wannabe rich - under a microscope. Whether you're team trust fund, team hustle, or team basement, tune in and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    9. Parody on Film: Tropic Thunder, This is Spinal Tap, Galaxy Quest

    This week, the girls are diving into three of the most beloved (and bonkers) movie parodies of all time: Tropic Thunder (2008), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), and Galaxy Quest (1999). From fake bands to fake sci-fi to fake war, tune in to hear them break down how these cult classics spoof Hollywood’s biggest egos, genres, and tropes. Turn it up to eleven and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    8. Sex Work on Film: Pretty Woman, Anora, Pleasure

    This week, the girls dive into three films that explore s*x work through radically different lenses: the iconic rom-com Pretty Woman (1990), the unflinching industry portrait Pleasure (2021), and Sean Baker’s Oscar winning Anora (2021). Tune in to hear them unpack how film has portrayed – and misunderstood – the iconic archetype of the s*x worker. Lace up your thigh high boots and don't forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    7. Revenge on Film: The Northman, Oldboy, 9 to 5

    This week, the girls are getting vengeful. Join them as they deep-dive into the blood-soaked Viking epic The Northman (2022), the twisted Oedipal tragedy Oldboy (2003), and the Dolly Parton-led workplace comedy 9 to 5 (1980). From ancient blood feuds to fabulous pastel skirt suits, tune in to hear them unpack one of cinema’s most enduring (and cathartic) themes. Sharpen your sword and don't forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    6. Motherhood on Film: Rosemary's Baby, We Need to Talk About Kevin, Terms of Endearment

    This week, the girls are taking a look at three of the most iconic films about motherhood: Rosemary’s Baby (1968), We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011), and Terms of Endearment (1983). From the bittersweet to the existentially terrifying, tune in to hear them unpack how film has reflected - and distorted - the realities of being a mom. Light a candle, call your mom (or don’t), and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary!

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    5. Cults on Film: The Master, Midsommar, Opus

    This week, we're exploring one of cinema's most unsettling obsessions: cults.  Tune in to hear the girls discuss why The Master (2012) remains a masterclass in power dynamics, how Midsommar (2019) reinvented horror through pastels and flower crowns, and why the buzzy new A24 release Opus (2024) felt like an uninspired remix of the distributor's better films. Pour yourself a tall glass of Kool-Aid and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    4. American Gothic on Film: Stoker, The Night of the Hunter, Eve's Bayou

    This week, we're slipping into the dark, dreamy world of the American Gothic. From the sensual psychodrama of Park Chan-wook's English-language debut, Stoker (2013), to the eerie expressionism of The Night of the Hunter (1955), and the lush Louisiana landscapes of Eve's Bayou (1997), the girls unpack how these tales of lost innocence, family secrets, and twisted inheritances capture the darker side of Americana. Pour yourself some sweet tea (or something stronger) and don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary! Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    3. Fashion on Film: Phantom Thread, House of Gucci, Zoolander

    In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into three fashion-focused movies: Phantom Thread (2017), Paul Thomas Anderson’s elegant portrait of an obsessive artist, Zoolander (2001), the satirical cult comedy that gave us Blue Steel, and House of Gucci (2021), a true crime drama starring Lady Gaga that had all the ingredients - but left us questioning its taste level. Don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, and pop culture commentary!   Follow us on Instagram @girlstalkfilm and on TikTok @girlstalkfilm

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    2. Fairy Tales on Film: The Princess Bride, Tale of Tales, Ever After

    In Episode 2 of Girls Talk Film, we explore the magic of fairy tale films: The Princess Bride (1987), a beloved cult classic filled with adventure, romance, and quotable one-liners, Tale of Tales (2015), a visually arresting and twisted triptych of classic Italian fairy tales, and Ever After (1998), a quintessentially 90s (and surprisingly feminist) take on the Cinderella story. Join us as we discuss the timeless appeal of these stories and what, exactly, makes a great fairy tale film. Tune in as we summarize, analyze, and debate our picks for this week!

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    1. Musicals on Film: Wicked, Singin' in the Rain, Dancer in the Dark

    For our debut episode, we're diving into the world of movie musicals, dissecting three films that approach the genre in wildly different ways. From the spectacle of Wicked (2024) to the golden age charm of Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and the devastating realism of Dancer in the Dark (2000), we explore how musicals have evolved on screen. How do these films use music to tell their stories? Where do they succeed... or stumble? Tune in as we summarize, analyze, and debate our picks for this week!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each week, co-hosts Maggie Mustion and Olivia Hanson break down three films that share a genre, theme, or structure. Armed with liberal arts degrees and a deep love for cinema, they explore everything from cult classics to Hollywood blockbusters.

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Each week, co-hosts Maggie Mustion and Olivia Hanson break down three films that share a genre, theme, or structure. Armed with liberal arts degrees and a deep love for cinema, they explore everything from cult classics to Hollywood blockbusters.

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