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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

This episode we discuss the classic Judy Blume novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and the 2023 film adaptation directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. This story perfectly highlights the trials and tribulations of puberty, family, and the mysterious pursuit of God, all while delivering amazing comedy and beautiful moments between friends and family.  

The Namesake

This episode we look at a popular book from the early 2000's, The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri, and the film adaptation directed by Mira Nair. This story examines what it means to be caught between two homes and two cultures, and how the experiences of second generation immigrants can differ from their parents. But don't worry, we also keep it light and discuss awkward sexual tensions, crazy ex girlfriends, and unconvincing age differences between parents and children.

The Circle

In this episode we enter the world of The Circle, a semi-dystopian tale of social media, technology and privacy, written by Dave Eggers with the film directed by James Ponsoldt. We discuss the overwhelming sense of anxiety brought on by office culture, the changing landscape of satire, and putting microchips in the bones of children!

Babe (1995)

This episode, we celebrate our new dog, Arwen, by discussing a pig (that behaves like a dog) in the classic film Babe, directed by Chris Noonan, and based on the book by Dick King-Smith. We discuss how this film innovated new special effects techniques, the darker aspects of the story, and exactly why Christmas means carnage!

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

We return to the world of The Hunger Games this episode for the prequel novel and film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. This story answers so many questions we had about the world of Panem, like "Who invented the Hunger Games?" "Do birds have remotes?" and "What if President Snow but with abs?"

Fried Green Tomatoes

This episode we discuss the hilarious, tragic, and occasionally grim adventures (if you know you know) of a small Alabama town in Fried Green Tomatoes, directed by Jon Avnet and based on the novel by Fannie Flagg. This episode has us talking about queer and black representation, suggestive food fights and the several(?) twists and the end of the film.

The Thing (1982)

We close out this October with a horror classic, The Thing, directed by John Carpenter in 1982, and based on the novella, Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell. We're talking big hats, dog Oscars, confusing blood tests, monsters that are committed performers, and of course, our thoughts on that ending!

The Ring

We're kicking off October with a horror classic of the early 2000's, The Ring, directed by Gore Verbinski and based on the novel by Koji Suzuki. This film adaptation (although not the first) brings chills and scares aplenty, while the novel managed to horrify us in ways we weren't expecting. This episode we delve into antiquated technology, questionable friendships and Smallpox?

Jane Eyre (2011)

This episode we look at the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre, and its 2011 film adaptation by Cary Joji Fukunaga. This story of gothic romance is one of Adina's favorites and gave us so much to discuss, including the "hideously ugly" leads, the ridiculous pranks of Mr. Rochester and the interesting dom/sub undertones of the Jane's relationships! 

Heartstopper Season 2

The story of Charlie and Nick continues this episode as we discuss Season 2 of the Netflix series Heartstopper, based on the graphic novel by Alice Oseman! This season was broken up by a beautiful trip to Paris and featured plenty of romantic tension, acts of kindness, and extreme emotional growth, especially by a certain wacky-haired individual! Let the Pride Tide wash us all away!

The Giver

This episode we discuss the acclaimed novel The Giver, written by Lois Lowry, and the 2014 film adaptation directed by Phillip Noyce. This unique book asks what makes life worth living and what are we willing to sacrifice for comfort and stability, and the film asks "what if Meryl Streep were a hologram?" You can imagine we have a lot to discuss this episode, from grown men sledding, to bathing the elderly, and even BMX motocross jumps.... maybe it would just make more sense for you to listen.

Nimona

This episode we discuss Nimona, the web-comic turned graphic novel by N.D. Stevenson, and the 2023 film adaptation directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. We discuss the queer themes of both versions, compare the art and animation styles, and ask ourselves why sharks on legs are so damn funny.