The Patchwork Girl and Friends

We discuss the classic literature work of Mary Shelley that mirrors modern phenomenons such as fear about AI and para-social relationships. Check out the artwork for this episode!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions       Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Arthur shares his adventures writing poetry in multiple languages and forms. We talk Chinese poetry, Haiku, and the writing process. The movie we reference several time is called: Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop: https://youtu.be/EMPnetBr9OM?si=DMlwPu3iPCT6nIps Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Bethany decides to discuss one of my favorite movies of all time and I enthusiastically share random thoughts and trivia about the famous spaghetti western. Trailer: https://youtu.be/IFNUGzCOQoI?si=yVVsxAS9H3LZ8V_k Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We talk about watching foreign media with subtitles. Since this aspect of media is not standardized at all, there are many different styles used on different platforms. We discuss the pros and cons of subtitles, which styles we prefer and the intrinsic challenges to making media available to speakers of other languages from different cultures. Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We talk about the awkward teenage years, how music and technology has changed since we were awkward teens and how we want to relate to the teenagers in our lives. Trailer: https://youtu.be/XdKzUbAiswE Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

James introduces me to the hilarious romantic comedy written by P.G. Wodehouse. We talk about the prolific writing life of Wodehouse, and how this little funny book actually touches on some meaningful themes about life and love. Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Amanda, artist, teacher and community encourager shares her artistic journey into becoming a freelancer. Check out her website here: https://www.coyinkstudio.com/ Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We discuss the historical hip hop broadway musical that puts a fresh twist (for better or worse) on the American Revolution. A Pro shot version of Hamilton is available on Disney+: https://youtu.be/DSCKfXpAGHc Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Bethany watches two short films that have made a deep impression on me. We talk art, film and our own experiences making shorts. Merlin and the Dragons: ⁠https://youtu.be/omj-7LKGsgw⁠ 9 Short Film: ⁠https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9cxw3⁠ Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Pixar fan and fan fiction writer Rebecca shares her experiences of writing, imagining and enjoying the Monsters world. Read Rebecca's fanfic: Workplace Gossip Find Rebecca online @seltzeraddict Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

One of my favorite weird 80s fantasy movies. On the surface, a story about a magical creature searching for others like her, but underneath there's a lot of musing about life, fairy tales, and growing up. Trailer: https://youtu.be/Z1aX1i79rY8 Jewlz's Earring Store: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086779717693 Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Fate, destiny, magical transformations and the philosophy surrounding Story and how we engage with it. Trailer: https://youtu.be/z4_OOcdWQSo Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

This movie puts the "War" in "Star Wars". We discuss how this unique addition to the Star Wars franchise plays with expectations set by other Star Wars movies, and adds layers of grey complexity to "A galaxy far far away". Trailer: https://youtu.be/frdj1zb9sMY Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Corrie is back to chat about another odd 80s fantasy film. Despite the synth-y soundtrack, Ladyhawk is an undervalued classic that deserves more attention! Trailer: https://youtu.be/iGs4o_5jyhw Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

*This episode contains themes of self harm, bullying and suicide* Arthur and I continue our discussion on the value of friendship and community in the midst of depression and poor mental health. A Silent Voice Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfK6UgLra7g Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

*This episode contains themes of self harm, bullying and suicide* Arthur and I discuss the value of friendship and community in the midst of depression and poor mental health. A Silent Voice Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfK6UgLra7g Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Professional organizer Dyani shares her organizing philosophy and tips. Dyani's website: https://www.ursaorg.com Follow her on Instagram: @ursaorg Blueland Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies: https://www.blueland.com Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

The story of Les Miserables is long and sometimes complicated but also deep and meaningful. 2012 Les Mis trailer: https://youtu.be/IuEFm84s4oI Les Mis miniseries: https://youtu.be/isQGHwWyJ6k 25th Anniversary Musical Concert: https://youtu.be/wNNBrg4u9d0 Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

CJ shares about her favorite mobile game: Sky: Children of the Light Download "Sky: Children of the Light" from "That Game Company" wherever you download your mobile games. Sky website: https://www.thatskygame.com Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

A rambling discussion about the anime "Romantic Killer"， a show about an eccentric girl and her adventures avoiding romance. Romantic Killer Anime: https://youtu.be/TY4YJFtpl2U Lethal Romance Manga: https://batotoo.com/series/86443 Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Two mythology fans discuss Greek stories, and the Disney animated film Hercules. In particular we cover a lot of Meg's character and character iterations in the movie, TV show and a Twisted Tales book. Hercules movie trailer: https://youtu.be/vlblxDGoGwo "Forget About It" Musical number: https://youtu.be/X4El2cYLh10 D23 Expo Behind the Scenes: https://youtu.be/jvsmvcXLjm8 Follow  Stephie @fairytalemusicalfan on Instagram! Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

My friend Alison wrote a book and asked me to illustrate it! Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Snapshots-China-Alison-Mullins/dp/B0BT71ZZND/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KBQ7E5ABBGIE&keywords=Snapshots+of+china&qid=1674999776&sprefix=snapshots+of+china%2Caps%2C454&sr=8-1 Keep up with Alison and her book on her website: https://alisonmullins.com The artist who helped me overcome creativity block: https://www.coyinkstudio.com Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Hayley shares about her Disney Cruise adventure! Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We discuss the characters we connected to most as children, the women in stories we enjoy today and our hopes for the next generation of girls. Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Michael Howe is an artist, specializing in comic-book style artwork. We talk about his creative process and the interesting projects he's worked on over the years. Check out Michael's artwork here: https://linktr.ee/MichaelHoweArts Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We discuss how this zany reboot brings a fresh take on the story in many pleasant and interesting ways. We talk video games, leveling up, and heartfelt moments in this underrated film. Trailer: https://youtu.be/2QKg5SZ_35I Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

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More Magic Kingdom adventures with Stephie! Check out Stephie's Instagram: @fairytalemusicalfan Check out the artwork for this episode!     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions                Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

Enjoy this special episode my dear friends recorded for my birthday! Check out the artwork for this episode!     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions                Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We love Disney's Magic Kingdoms and discuss all the international parks we've visited. Check out Stephie on Instagram: @fairytalemusicalfan Check out the artwork for this episode!     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions               Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We talk about the drama, the history and the spectacular show that is HBO's Rome.  Trailer: https://youtu.be/rtUQqiIa0oI Check out the artwork for this episode!     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions               Instagram: @patchworkgirl_productions

We played pirates together in a high school play, watched the films, sewed the costumes and continue to love the swashbuckling film.  Trailer: https://youtu.be/naQr0uTrH_s Check out the artwork for this episode!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions               Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

There are many Emma adaptations and we discuss them all! Kate Beckinsale: https://youtu.be/7wKGBze50ZM 1995 Clueless: https://youtu.be/9Um1SvJvDLY 1996- Gwyneth Paltrow: https://youtu.be/Jz_P43jHN6w 2009 Mini series: https://youtu.be/Kk44C0G2ZyE 2020: https://youtu.be/qsOwj0PR5Sk Check out the artwork for this episode!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Jewlz shares how Fiddler on the Roof affects her differently now that she's a mother. We talk about the music, the themes and the all around awesomeness of this classic musical. Trailer: https://youtu.be/gsDP-90j9x8 Check out the artwork for this episode!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions             Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Long before Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings hit cinemas, there came a strange little animated film.  Trailer: https://youtu.be/WqGzCOL3XU4 Check out the artwork for this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Eleanor takes us through several "Jesus" movies, Ben Hur, Passion of the Christ, The Chosen and The Walking Dead? Trailer: https://youtu.be/NR1ZHKw09n8 Check out the custom artwork for this episode  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Corrie shares some of her experiences living in London and her love for The Great Mouse Detective. Trailer: https://youtu.be/N-aEr0kOQNU Check out the custom artwork for this episode          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

I convince Rae to rewatch the original Disney film with me. We talk about how our impressions of it have changed over the years, how Aurora's dress should have been purple and how marketing and toys influence the fashion choices of various princesses. Sleeping Beauty trailer: https://youtu.be/CfsyUyi_FJM YouTube video about the evolution of Ariel's Dress: https://youtu.be/NrpYL6w2vK4 Check out the custom artwork for this episode         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

My friend Sarah shares a glimpse of her sparkly unicorn life and talks about cons, photography, knowing oneself and of course, creativity! Check her out on these links! sarahmariespectrum.com Con Moms Podcast: https://project-nerd.com/category/original/con-moms/?fbclid=IwAR1r3ghmDZMVcJic_4m1oY8RsIVEzhRfGgubAWlr3k6sy2sImEdCcyBZ7cM Just look for her under sarahmariespectrum on Facebook, Instagram and more! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Check out the custom artwork for this episode        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

My friend Rae got me started on a new book series, and we both fell down the rabbit hole.... Check out all the book titles here! https://books.disney.com/character-series/a-twisted-tale/ Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Check out the custom artwork for this episode       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Kenny shares memories of reading books about the original trilogy as a kid. He dives deep into the mythos and the concepts of light and dark that have made him into a lifelong Star Wars fan. Trailer: https://youtu.be/zKr5R1VNPjI "The Courtship of Princess Leia" : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/star-wars-the-courtship-of-princess-leia-dave-wolverton/1100044453 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions   Check out the custom artwork for this episode      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Free will, dark play-throughs, an alien who appreciates Gilbert and Sullivan and more! Mass Effect: Adventum (Mass Effect themed DND podcast): https://www.masseffectadventum.com Mass Effect Play through from "Gamer's Little Playground": https://youtu.be/zZdu9NRVj_w Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions  Check out the custom artwork for this episode     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

We revisit the movie, Disney Theme park shows and admire one of our childhood favorites a real "diamond in the rough." Trailer: https://youtu.be/eTjHiQKJUDY Jasmine's song "To Be Free": https://youtu.be/DZKJau3LFQs Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions      Check out the custom artwork for this episode    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Live action movie centered around a cartoon villain who wants to kill puppies to make a coat. There's a lot to talk about this latest installment in Disney's line up of villains made sympathetic! Trailer: https://youtu.be/gmRKv7n2If8 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Check out the custom artwork for this episode   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Follow up episode to "Pretend That You Love Me". We discuss one of my absolute favorite movies of all time. It's a weird premise, but ultimately a beautiful moving film about making connections with other people. Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions     Check out the custom artwork for this episode  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Bethany introduces me to YouTuber Joel Haver and his interesting movie about relationships. Pretend That You Love Me: https://youtu.be/enazxSimfm0 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Check out the custom artwork for this episode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

The legend, the true story and a lot of opinions about an animated movie about dogs. Trailer: https://youtu.be/HJwvbmRXym4 Sawbones podcast episode: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sawbones/balto/ Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Check out the custom artwork for this episode    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

A two hour car chase in a desert = epic. Stefania and I talk female leads, good visual storytelling and gush about how much we love this movie. Trailer: https://youtu.be/hEJnMQG9ev8 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions   Check out the custom artwork for this episode   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

Bright teenage detective, Sherlock Holmes meets John Watson at a British boarding school where they discover some of their professors are not what they seem. The boys are pulled into a crazy adventure involving a death worshiping cult and a giant pyramid hidden under London's very nose. Sounds like fan fiction? Nope! Just a movie from the 80s! Main Theme by Bruce Broughton: https://youtu.be/f-n0KAytdDw Trailer: https://youtu.be/PVTHS6vyOZw Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/patchworkgirlproductions  Check out the custom artwork for this episode  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchworkgirlproductions  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkgirl_productions

An American mother and son writing team create a British mystery series so incredibly culturally accurate that it is embraced in Britain! Naomi shares some fascinating behind the scenes about her favorite World War I historical novels. The Books: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/charles-todd/_/N-2k5q