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Citizen Dame

The podcast for feminists who love film, brought to you by two female critics who want to broaden the conversation.
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Episodes

Episode 242: Stephen King - The Dame-ing

For this week's episode, we're commemorating the release of The Boogeyman with a chat about Stephen King adaptations. Specifically, Carrie (1976) and The Shining (1980), with a healthy dose of both versions of IT , and why is Christine (1983) so dumb?

Jun 07, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 269

Episode 241: Vincent Price - The Dame and the Pendulum

We have many things to say about birthday boy Vincent Price, including discussions of his life, career, amazing voice, and a few of our favorite horror movie performances. Plus! We chat about Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret and women getting to tell their own coming-of-age stories.

May 31, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 268

Episode 240: Anna May Wong - Dame of Shanghai

This week we're talking all about the incredible Anna May Wong, and we specifically dive into two of her notable films: Piccadilly (1929) and Shanghai Express (1932).

May 17, 20231 hrEp. 267

Episode 239: Star Wars - May the Dame Be With You

On the anniversary of Return of the Jedi , The Dames have a whole lot to say about Star Wars , both the film and the original trilogy. Come for the fandom energy, stay for us explaining what a little dork Luke Skywalker is. And, as always, Han shot first.

May 10, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 266

Episode 238: Warner Bros at 100 - The Public Dame

This week we're talking about 100 years of Warner Bros., and taking a closer look at three generations of WB movies: The Public Enemy (1931), Now, Voyager (1942), and Batman Returns (1992).

May 03, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 265

Episode 237: Erotic Thriller - The Dame Seduction

The Dames return to discuss the totally not controversial and complicated subgenre of Erotic Thrillers. Films include Body Heat, The Last Seduction, and Jade , so be sure to watch these first if you don't want them spoiled! Plus: Some updates on the David Choe problem: https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/beef-stars-defend-david-choe-casting-internet-reaction-is-not-grea t Jonathan Majors's issues go from bad to very bad: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/jonathan-majors-more-alleged-a...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 264

Episode 236: Dames Reunited

Hello! After a few weeks away, the Dames are back! This week we're catching up on all the good stuff that came out while we were off, including CREED III, season 2 of YELLOWJACKETS, the Netflix limited (?) series BEEF, and RENFIELD. We're also chatting about the latest news around Roman Polanski ( https://variety.com/2023/film/news/roman-polanski-wife-interviews-rape-victim-samantha-geimer-defend-director-1235583690/ ) and the arrest of Jonathan Majors ( https://apnews.com/article/jonathan-major...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 263

Episode 235: Italian Romances - Much Ado About Dames

The Dames are back to talk about people gettin' sexy in Italy, with discussions of A Room with a View, Much Ado About Nothing (1993) , and Only You. Plus! Karen gives us her backstage impressions of this year's Oscars!

Mar 29, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 262

Episode 234: Michelle Yeoh — Yes, Ma Dame!

This week's episode is all about Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh! We talk about her career, with YES, MADAM!, SUPER COP, and CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, and take a look at all of the work that led to her historic Oscar nomination and win.

Mar 15, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 261

Episode 233: Dames Talking

Happy International Women's Day! The Dames discuss female screenwriters, sexism, and the Oscars, focusing on The Piano, Sense and Sensibility, and Women Talking. Plus! Karen gives us her thoughts on a bear that does cocaine.

Mar 08, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 260

Episode 232: Dame on a Hot Tin Roof

This week, we are celebrating the birthdays of two very important dames, our own Karen Peterson, and most especially Elizabeth Taylor. Join us as we chat about Father of the Bride (1950), A Place in the Sun (1951), and of course, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). Plus we spend a few minutes talking about the very non-Liz Taylor movie, M3GAN .

Mar 02, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 259

Episode 231: Screwy Dames

The Dames have an in-depth discussion about screwball comedy, sexual politics, and if snakes are necessary, focusing on It Happened One Night, His Girl Friday, and The Lady Eve . Plus: Phil Lord doesn't understand context: https://twitter.com/philiplord/status/1626391261749055490?t=OIu4aQ54pmZaoK7TWx1O0w&s=19 Andrea Riseborough has thoughts on her Oscar nod: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/andrea-riseborough-interview-oscars-nomination-to-leslie-1235325509/...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 258

Episode 230: The Lost Dame

This week, the Dames welcome special guest Cortland Jacoby as we talk about the romantic action comedies of Sandra Bullock, namely SPEED, MISS CONGENIALITY, and THE LOST CITY. Plus we have a fun chat about Rian Johnson's POKER FACE on Peacock and THE LAST OF US on HBO Max.

Feb 15, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 257

Episode 229: Sundance 2023

Hello! We are back with all the scoop from Sundance 2023! Karen is fresh off the mountains of Park City to share all the details of the best movies coming out of Sundance and into your theaters. We're also chatting a bit about the Oscar nominations, particularly that who Andrea situation. Supplemental Reading: From Clayton Davis at Variety: https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/black-women-andrea-riseborough-grassroots-campaign-oscars-1235510862/ From Robert Daniels at the LA Times: https://www...

Feb 08, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 256

Bonus Episode (excerpt): Heathers

With Karen at Sundance this year, we decided to discuss a film that premiered at Sundance back in 1989: the seminal teen comedy Heathers! First twenty minutes is available to all; join our Patreon to listen to the full discussion!

Jan 25, 202321 minEp. 255

Episode 228: The Movies that Made the Dames

This week we're sharing the movies that made us! Everyone has those particular movies that sparked something in them. Whether it was your love of movies, a new outlook on the world, or some other passion, movies can have a profound impact on the people we are. Here are (some of) the movies that made us.

Jan 18, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 254

Episode 227: And Then There Were Dame

Happy 2023! The Dames return this year to talk about whodunits, with spoilery analyses of And Then There Were None (1945), The Last of Sheila, and Clue !

Jan 11, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 253

Minisode: Glass Onion

As we close out 2022, the Dames dive into Rian Johnson's newest film, GLASS ONION. This episode goes into all the details, so consider yourself alerted to the spoilers. Proceed with caution. Clip from GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY courtesy of Netflix.

Dec 27, 202258 minEp. 252

Bonus: Elf (2003)

Just in time for Christmas, the Dames have a surprise bonus episode all about the joyous holiday classic, ELF. Listen to the first 20 minutes here. To hear the rest, subscribe at patreon.com/citizendame .

Dec 23, 202220 minEp. 251

Episode 226: The Way of Dame

As we reach the end of 2022, the Dames take another look at some of their favorite films of the year, and some of the biggest surprises. We also discuss Avatar: The Way of Water , and have, once again, a brief chat about why art can't be measured objectively.

Dec 21, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 250

Episode 225: We Wish You A Merry Dame-mas

The Dames welcome the wonderful Jazz Tangcay back to the show for a Christmas movie draft! We discuss our fave Christmas and holiday films to come out with definitive lists that cannot possibly be debated.

Dec 14, 202256 minEp. 249

Episode 224: Damelins

This week, the Dames are discussing Joe Dante's holiday classics Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch . Plus, we have some thoughts on Sight & Sound's Great Films of All Time list! https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/revealed-results-2022-sight-sound-greatest-films-all-time-poll

Dec 07, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 248

Minisode: TÁR

For this special minisode, the Dames discuss Todd Field's new film, TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett. We do talk about this film in detail, including spoilers.

Dec 02, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 247

Episode 223: Dame Tierney

This week, the Dames close out Noirvember with Gene Tierney and her iconic film noir roles, including deep dives on the nature of perception and the femme fatale in Laura and Leave Her To Heaven. Plus, Karen talks Disney's Strange World and Lauren has feelings about Cate Blanchett in Tar.

Nov 30, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 246

Episode 222: Night and the Dame

This week we're talking about noir star Richard Widmark, from his Academy Award-nominated debut, Kiss Of Death to his intense work in Night and the City , Panic in the Streets, and Pickup on South Street . Plus, his work in one of Sidney Poitier's earliest films, No Way Out . We're also talking a bit about the (not?) death of Twitter and whether maybe it's in the best interest of everyone for it to go quickly - though not so gently - into that good night....

Nov 24, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 245

Episode 221: Sweet Dame of Success

The Dames plunge into Noirvember with discussions of Detour, The Blue Dahlia, and Sweet Smell of Success. Plus, what the hell is happening on Twitter?

Nov 16, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 244

Minisode: Barbarian (2022)

For this special mini-episode, the Dames discuss Zach Cregger's horror flick, Barbarian , which is now streaming on HBO Max. Clip from BARBARIAN courtesy of 20th Century Studios

Nov 07, 202241 minEp. 243

Episode 220: The Dame’s Backbone

This week we are so excited to dive into the filmography of Guillermo del Toro! From Cronos to the Cabinet of Curiosities , we take a look at del Toro's work both as director and producer. Plus we dive into all eight episodes of his new Netflix anthology series. *Clip from a Conversation with Guillermo del Toro and Mike Flanagan. Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/kGoJaZ-zksI

Nov 02, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 242

Bonus: Addams Family Values

For this month's Bonus Episode, we are talking all about Barry Sonnenfeld's 1993 Halloween classic, Addams Family Values ! To hear the complete episode, visit patreon.com/citizendame and become a subscriber today!

Oct 28, 202220 minEp. 241

Episode 219: Happy Dame-o-ween!

The Dames discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly, from Karen's amazing Middleburg experience, to Bill Murray being trash, to our favorite Halloween movies. https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/the-bill-murray-myth-has-finally-begun-to-crumble.php

Oct 26, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 240
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