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For the Honour of Greyskull! Today Ellis is joined by comic-writer Miranda Richardson to discuss the incredible She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Turns out it's really challenging to critique something that does feminism so damn well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we highlight a hidden Netflix Original gem in The Half of It! Join Ellis and special guest Juanita Navas-Nguyen as they take a look at this gorgeously wholesome story about self-discovery and all the different ways love can be expressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy No Year! We're kicking off the year by revisiting a topic that we just scratched the surface of last time - FRIENDS! Join Ellis and special guest Friends expert Nikki Long as they go over some of the good (and bad) parts of Friends that we didn't get to last time. We promise it's not all ripping into Ross.. Friendly Feminism at FRINGE WORLD, Perth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Happy Little Accidents are the best! Mim and Ellis sit down with actor, writer, and producer Jennifer Trijo for what they thought was a quick interview about Disney Princess parody 'Disenchanted' but actually turned into an hour long talk about the importance of art in society, philosophy, and Ellis' embarrassing Glee diary. We enjoyed the talk so much that we thought we'd publish the whole thing! What a way to kick off 202! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
So... 2020 has been a bit of a year, hasn't it? We decided to take a look back at the first year of our podcast, answer some questions about what we liked and what we didn't, as well as a fun questionaire at the end to round things out. We are so grateful for all the support that we have recieved this year from all of you wonderful listeners and can't wait to keep creating in 2021 which, statstisically, HAS to be a better year for everyone. Love you all <3 #FeminismRuinsEverything Hosted on A...
One's thing's universal, life's no dress rehearsal! So today, unrehearsed and spontaneous, we are chatting with Feminism Ruins Everything's Favourite Lesbians Kirsty Burch and Em P. Webber to discuss movie-musical THE PROM. We dive deep into its queer representation, celebrate strong ally characters, and ask the big question: should a straight British man be playing a gay American? #JusticeForGrandma #BulletDeBose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to hear something strange? Will this movie fail or pass? It's Feminism Ruins Everything's take on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (okay, perhaps the scansion in that last line doesn't really work and it's a very forced line, but what can you do?) Join us as we see how spooky the sexist gender roles is, how terrifying the lack of varied female characters is, and ask the all important question: is this really a story about cultural appropr...
Look at me! We're the Kings of New York as we discuss the Tony-Award winning musical of Newsies! (Specifically the film of the broadway show, based on the film, based on real world events). Join us as we ponder the lack of female Newsies, marvel at how Lefty this whole show is, and ask the all important question: Is Katherine a feminist icon, or is she reduced to a simple love interest by the end? You won't read these hot takes in your papes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
I said BRRRR, it's cold in here, there must be some PODCASTS in the atmosphere. This week we're tackling the seminal 2000 cheerleading film BRING IT ON. We dissect the cloud of toxic masculinity that follows male cheerleaders, lament a whole bunch of girls NOT supporting girls, shudder at the homophobic slurs being thrown left right and centre, and Mim's brain implodes at the prospect of sexualising teenage girls. #ItsAFeministPodcast #TheseAreSpiritFingerrs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
New to Lipp Media, hosts Heidi & Jessa relive the most cringey moments of their adolescence as they guide listeners through Dolly and Girlfriend Magazines from the late 90s and early 00s. In this episode of My Girlfriend Dolly, Jessa & Heidi read to you from Dolly magazine from July 2002. They discuss joining Lipp Media (OMG!!), 00's it girl Kate Bosworth & Miki cosmetics, read articles I'm Not Afraid To Be A Freak & take the quiz Are You A Grot? Listen to My Girlfriend Dolly whe...
Think 'When Harry Met Sally' had bad ideas about men and women being friends? Meet Holidate! 2020's answer to the question: what would 'Gender Roles: The Movie' look like? #ItsAFeministPodcast #WhatIsKristinChenowethDoingHere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SomeBODY ONCE TOLD ME that today we'd been tackling 2001 animated sensation, SHREK. We discuss how the film deals with societal beauty standards, pushes back against a number of fairytale tropes, and ask the big question; can a film with only one prominent female character still be a feminist work? Trigger Warning: We discuss Sexual assault. If you don't wish to listen to this conversation, please skip [ 43:30 - 45:01 ] #ItsAFeministPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
How you doin? Along with our live audience at the wonderful Star Theatres, Adelaide, we are discussing 90s sitcom and pop culture sensation FRIENDS. We tackle the toxic Ross-Rachel dynamic, queer representation, fatphobia, and everything that has not. aged. well. and ask the all important question: were they on a break?? #ItsAFeministPodcast #RossIsTheWORST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming to you LIVE from the wonderful Star Theatre in Adelaide - Feminism Ruins Everything takes to the stage for the very first time to talk about Disney's most successful animated feature to date - FROZEN! Join us as we sing a few songs, have a few laughs with our Bingo playing audience, and somehow find time to discuss the feminist merits of this modern-day Disney classic, including how it deconstructs the idea of 'love at first sight', has two incredible female leads, and asks the all-import...
There's not a star in heaven that High School Musical can't reach and, if we're trying, we're giving it a once-over with the old feminist discourse! Join us as we break down the toxic masculinity present in such a sports-oriented high school, Mim sees herself reflected in Ms. Darbus, and we ask the all important question: is Chad the absolute worst? #WholezomeZeke #SomeGuysDontLikeSports #HighSchoolMusical #ItsAFeministPodcast Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram , a...
TRUTH. BEAUTY. FREEDOM. SEXY LAMPS. This week we are chatting about 2001 Baz Luhrmann jukebox melodrama extravanganza MOULIN ROUGE. Listen in as we chat about the SOLE female character of note, dissect the problematic attitudes of the men in her life, and lament the unfortunate outcome of taking inspiration from Bollywood too literally. We also dive deep into the construct of virginity and Mim airs some unpopular opinions about the beloved movie-musical and jukebox musicals in general. #sorrynot...
We'll have what she's having! This week we are chatting about iconic 1989 film 'When Harry Met Sally'. We dive deep into a feminist discussion about the notion of men and women not being able to be platonic friends, dissect that iconic diner scene, fangirl over feminist icon Carrie Fischer, and ask the all-important question: are Meg Ryan and Alicia Silverstone doppelgangers? LIVE SHOWS! Come along and be in the audience as we record our episodes on FROZEN and FRIENDS , the 90s sitcom. Join us a...
It only had itself to blame. Today we're talking about the multi-award winning musical and film - Chicago - a show about sex, murder, jazz, and corruption that is just so much fun! Join us as we discuss woman manipulating the patriarchy for their own advantage, revel in so many multi-faceted female characters, and ask the important question: could a show that doesn't raise any inherently feminist ideals be one of the most feminist shows we've ever discussed? #ExploitThePatriarchy #HeHadItComing ...
Happy Taboo Tuesday, folks! This month we chat to our brilliant non-binary pal, Ollie, about navigating their gender identity, the significance of non-binary representation in the media, and their relationship with periods and contraception, and are then treated to the a beautiful stream-of-consciousness from our friend Zak about their ever-changing relationship with gender. Get in touch if you'd like to suggest a topic we could explore for a future Taboo Tuesday via instagram or facebook . Host...
Grab your pears and your two limousines, we're discussing The Princess Diaries! One of our most requested films, we dive into a pool of early 2001 nostalgia to see if its feminist merits will take the crown, or abdicate the throne. Join us as we discuss how royalty instills harmful conventions of femininity, fawn over Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, and ask the all important question: if girls are supposed to support girls, why is Lily the WORST? #ThankYouForBeingHere #ThePrincessDiaries #AllHa...
We had to do it. We couldn't not sink our teeth and whiskers into the absolute trash-fire that is the Cats 2019 movie. Come join us, Mimbleshanks the Railway Cat, GrizabEllis and special guest Jemmacle Cat (Jemma Allen) as we scrape the bottom of the trashcan to find the smallest shred of feminist analysis! Today, we discuss the outdated fatphobia that contradicts itself, bemoan the inclusion of so many talented performers in such a terrible movie, and ask the all important question: is a Cat th...
Grab your magic mirrors and talking candelabras because this week we are discussing a tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. We chat strong feminist role models, villains depicting toxic masculinity, air some strong opinions on the live-action remake, and say the word 'tidbit' more times than should be allowed. FRE LIVE: In October 2020 we're excited to be bringing you our first LIVE podcast recordings in Adelaide, South Australia. With a live (covid-safe) audience, we'll be recording our ep...
The way is clear, the light is good, and we're delving Into The Woods (and hopefully we'll be home before dark). Join us as we discuss the seminal Stephen Sondheim musical in all the ways it's feminist, all the ways it critiques misogyny, and all the ways it doesn't really. Incredibly complex characters with stereotypical gendered objectives, confronting questions about life after Happily-Ever-After, and a disagreement over Anna Kendrick in movie musicals: this episode has it all. #Agony #IntoTh...
I want you to want to listen to us discuss 10 Things I Hate About You! Join us as we rave about the dense feminist values embedded in the foundations, wonder if the 90's aesthetic is the greatest aesthetic of all time, and ask ourselves the question: if this film was made in 2020, would it embrace it's intersectionality? You can support us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/feminismruinseverythingpod), and find us on Instagram @feminismruinseverythingpod and Facebook (facebook.com/feminismruinseverythi...
Trigger Warning: This episode mentions eating disorders, fatphobia and restrictive dieting practices. Listener discretion is advised. For this month's Taboo Tuesday we welcome Dietician Naomi Crosby to Feminism Ruins Everything to discuss Diet Culture: what it is, why it matters, and what it could be. Naomi's Recommended Resources: Evelyn Tribole : co-creator of the Intuitive Eating model - ‘Eating and Body Positivity with Evelyn Tribole’ - The Liturgists Podcast https://aliceinframes.com @alice...
Episode Wide Trigger Warning: In this episode, we shall be talking about rape, sexual abuse, suicide, dubious consent, among other topics. Due to the nature of the content of Spring Awakening, it's difficult for us to give exact time-stamps. Please take caution when listening to this episode. Today we're talking about Spring Awakening - the Broadway rock musical about the importance of sexual education - with special guest Mitchell Smith! Join us as we discuss safely staging sex scenes, the impo...
Step out of a fairy tale and into Times Square, because this week we're discussing Enchanted! Get ready to hear us gush about Alan Menken (pretty standard), bemoan the lack of queer representation in Disney, and ask the question: did this movie completely miss the mark with the critique it was trying to make? #GISELLE #JusticeForIdina #ItsAFeministPodcast You can support us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/feminismruinseverythingpod), and find us on Instagram @feminismruinseverythingpod and Facebook ...
Content Warning: We discuss abusive relationships and domestic assault To skip that content, avoid: [ 23:29 - 38:23 ] Lift up your head, wash off your mascara, and join us as we discuss cult-musical classic, Little Shop of Horrors! A personal favourite of ours, we enjoyed analysing the distinct lack of well-defined female characters, we discussed how the show depicts abusive relationships, and ask the question: does one bit of biting satire make something a feminist work? Little Shop Homework: Y...
Today we're discussing the new Netflix series of The Baby-Sitters Club! Join us as we discuss normalising intersectional feminism, Mim identifying with Kristy and making Arts accessible, and we ask the important question: did you know Kevin from Brooklyn 99 was in this show?? Join us to celebrate how this fresh take on the beloved 80s book series is still nostalgic and wholesome AF. You can support us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/feminismruinseverythingpod), and find us on Instagram @feminismruin...
This week we are travelling to infinity and beyond as we discuss our childhood classics, Toy Story 1 & 2! (Keep your eyes peeled for a future episode on episodes 3 & 4!) We chat toxic masculinity in toy-destroying kids, gags that have not stood the test of time, and ask the question; is Barbie a feminist icon? #ReachForTheSky #ItsAFeministPodcast You can support us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/feminismruinseverythingpod), and find us on Instagram @feminismruinseverythingpod and Facebook (...
