86 episodes
RomCom Killjoys RomCom Killjoys
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4.7 • 13 Ratings
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You love them. You hate them. We are here to eviscerate them. This is the RomCom Killjoys podcast: a social distancing project about films, feminism, and friends.
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Bridgerton: Race, Casting, and Historical Fantasy
As part of our ongoing series on Bridgerton, Eliza and Jonelle take a deep dive into how Bridgerton portrays (and glosses over) racial and/or cultural difference. Your hosts tread lightly into the difference between American and British representation; color conscious and color blind casting; and why it's weird that anyone thinks people of color didn't exist in early modern England.
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Bridgerton (2020-Present)
Spoilers abound, dear listeners ... Eliza and Jonelle (finally) tackle Regency juggernaut Bridgerton (2020-Present). Herein your heroines discuss race and speculative history for the British Empire; the perils of #GirlBoss feminism; and a truly shocking encounter with a bee ... don't tell the mamas ...
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Emma (2020)
Our Regency Romance series continues as Eliza is joined by special guest Kelsey Fast to discuss Emma (2020), including the relative hotness of Mr. Knightley; the particular perspective of our middle-aged authoress; and why Austen endures.
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Pride and Prejudice (1995/2005)
Aaaaaaand we're back -- and with a new format! Kicking off our mini-serious on Regency romance is a Pride and Prejudice (1995/2005) double-header. Within we discuss the cinematic language of mise-en-scene; romantic leads post-masculinity; and the proto-feminism of Jane Austen.
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A Yule Log Christmas Spectacular
Why watch a romcom at Christmas when you could watch the destruction of wood in real time? Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from your favorite Killjoys.
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Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021)
Jonelle and Eliza take on simulacra of a simulacra Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021), including forgoing generic norms; forgoing the spirit of Christmas; and the missed opportunity for weird saint relics.
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Customer Reviews
Like hanging with friends!
I LOVE this podcast so much. It’s so funny to listen to the hosts walk us through some truly ridiculous films! The hosts have such a easy and friendly rapport, it’s like listening to your smartest and funniest friends dissect a bad movie. The movie selections and the themes are great - Brendan Fraser month?! Yes please! Seriously give it a listen - you’ll be glad you did.
One of my favorite pods!
Love this podcast! Love that the analysis is feminist and academic, but still relatable and funny. The ladies are so smart and sharp, but the best part is that they obviously sincerely like and respect each other and enjoy each other’s company.
This pod always puts me in a great mood! Highly recommend!!
A thoughtful and funny podcast!
I stumbled on this podcast by a happy accident! It's a fantastic listen for anyone who, like me, has had a lifelong love/hate relationship with romcoms.
I really appreciate their smart and scholarly, yet light approach as they take on movies ranging from classics to recent Netflix Christmas movies. Here's hoping they make many more episodes!