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Feminine Features
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Tired of Man Movies? Welcome to Feminine Features! In this podcast we explore Chick Flicks, an entirely underrated genre of film. We consider the techniques, themes, critical response, and the impact on our lives. Join our hosts Anne “Sully” Sullivan, Winsor Jewell, and Jenna Baker Morrissey on a journey through films for women. These film nuts will bring a smile to your face, and maybe a new movie to your mantle!
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I don’t think that really qualifies as Reaganomics! This week we are joined by Evasive to discuss being stoned, lasagna and Marxism. Light up, it’s Smiley Face!
Find Evasive on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvasiveOne/featured
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Smiley Face:
Critical Reviews:
LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-nov-16-et-smiley16-story.html
AV Club: https://www.avclub.com/smiley-face-1798203579
Yeah, he’s a feminist. This week we talk about Anne Hathaway’s collarbone, One Direction fanfiction and age gap relationships. We loved this one, it’s The Idea of You!
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on The Idea of You: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9466114/
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-idea-of-you-2024
Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-idea-of-you-review-a-mostly-not-guilty-pleasure.html
Don't you know better than to yell at someone who's asleep on top of a chicken coop? Listen in on our discussion on ostriches, Rascal Flatts and Crazy Frog. It’s the best of both worlds, it's Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Hannah Montana: The Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1114677/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njpx7w3DoOI&feature=youtu.be
Critical Reviews:
Entertainment Weekly: https://ew.com/article/2009/04/10/hannah-montana-5/
Reelviews: https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/hannah-montana-the-movie
Sully wanted to read a book. This week we talk about blood borne illness, abusive mothers and the impatience of men as a gender. Hey pal, it’s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art “AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna HarleyDistribution by Shishkin Productions Recorded in Shishkin Productions StudioFollow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok! Info on Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279778/ Critical Reviews:Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/divine-secrets-of-the-ya-ya-sisterhood-2002LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jun-07-et-turan7-story.html
This week we are read to filth by The Pyramid's Amanda! Listen to us discuss the importance of Wikipedia, Kim Cattrall’s moving performance and super computers. Reach for it, it’s Ice Princess!
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Ice Princess: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396652/
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ice-princess-2005LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-mar-18-et-iceprincess18-story.html
Are straight people okay? This week we talk about Shakespeare, Australia and fighting with your significant other. Don’t watch this one, it's Anyone But You.Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art “AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna HarleyDistribution by Shishkin Productions Recorded in Shishkin Productions StudioFollow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok! Info on Anyone But You: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26047818/ Critical Reviews:Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/anyone-but-you-2023 Variety: https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/anyone-but-you-review-sydney-sweeney-glen-powell-1235846889/
We all switched bodies for this episode! Tune in to hear us roast Winsor’s dad, and talk about racism, chunky highlights, and Disney Girlz Rock. It should be a horror movie, it’s Freaky Friday.Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art “AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna HarleyDistribution by Shishkin Productions Recorded in Shishkin Productions StudioFollow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok! Info on Freaky Friday: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322330/ Critical Reviews:Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/freaky-friday-2003Variety: https://variety.com/2003/film/reviews/freaky-friday-2-1200540408/
Happy Halloween! This week we talk about Delta Airlines, Rocky Horror and ax murders. It’s spooky, it’s camp, it’s Lisa Frankenstein!
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Lisa Frankenstein: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21188080/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cred_t_1
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/lisa-frankenstein-movie-review-2024
Seattle Refined:https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/lisa-frankenstein-review-kathryn-newton-cole-sprouse-diablo-cody-zelda-williams-carla-gugino
Happy 100 episodes! This week we talk about goats, Buona Sera Mrs. Campbell and the legendary Meryl Streep. Took us long enough, it’s Mamma Mia!
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Mamma Mia!:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795421/
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mamma-mia-2008
Reelviews: https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/mamma-mia
Sing to me Paolo! This week we talk about embarrassment, Disney channel and blackmailing your sister. This is what dreams are made of, it’s The Lizzie McGuire Movie.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on The Lizzie McGuire Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306841/
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-lizzie-mcguire-movie-2003
San Francisco Chronicle: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/nevius/article/Girls-in-a-tizzy-over-Lizzie-New-movie-2651141.php
We did not make it through this episode without throwing up. This week we are joined by Late to the Party hosts Nikki Jensen and Bri Picone to discuss fame, manic pixie dream boys and sleazebags. Fangirl out, it’s Notting Hill.Listen to Late to the Party on spotify and wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1di7KHqMQw2v78wbOz3iKz?si=2eaddd99746148f5 Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art “AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna HarleyDistribution by Shishkin Productions Recorded in Shishkin Productions StudioFollow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok! Info on Notting Hill: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125439/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_notting Critical Reviews: Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/notting-hill-1999The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/14/notting-hill-review-richard-curtis-hugh-grant-julia-roberts
Coming into season 9 with aggression! This week we talk about Winsor’s love of men who love Jeopardy, Fortnite and maternal pressure. Watch, listen, and then call your mother. It’s The Joy Luck Club.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on The Joy Luck Club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107282/?ref_=rvi_tt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIO7RXNAa08
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-joy-luck-club-1993
LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-08-ca-32671-story.html
Don’t let Dick run your life. This week we are joined by Ethan Skelly to talk about dick, dick and more dick as well as the American political system and the power of teenage girls. Get excited, it’s Dick.Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art “AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna HarleyDistribution by Shishkin Productions Recorded in Shishkin Productions StudioFollow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok! Info on Dick: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0144168/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_dick%25201999 Critical Reviews: Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dick-1999Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/04/dick-movie-1999-watergate-gaslit
Go girl, give us nothing! I guess the people who made this hate women and had 3 weeks to make a movie. This week we talk about Law and Order: Organized Crime, addictive personalities and Hitachi neck massagers. Stay suspicious, it’s So Undercover.Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art “AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna HarleyDistribution by Shishkin Productions Recorded in Shishkin Productions StudioFollow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok! Info on So Undercover: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1766094/ Critical Reviews: Variety: https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/so-undercover-1117948904/ Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-2244273/So-Undercover-review-This-movie-marks-nail-coffin-Miley-Cyruss-acting-career.html
All women are strong and intelligent. This week we talk about Harry Potter, the false promise of marriage and diaphragms which apparently need to be inserted hours before sex. Movie time! It’s Mona Lisa Smile.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Mona Lisa Smile: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0304415/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_mona%2520lisa%2520s
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mona-lisa-smile-2003
Variety: https://variety.com/2003/film/awards/mona-lisa-smile-1200537521/
Fellas is it illegal to just have bad luck? This week we talk about electrocution, privilege and McBusted. It’s like a tax write off, it’s Just My Luck.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Just My Luck: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397078/
Critical Reviews:
Reelviews: https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/just-my-luck
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/just-my-luck-2006
Youth’s filled with dreams of other people. This week we talk about Trip’s two dads, smell-o-vision, and of course, the male gaze. Watch out for the Danny Devito jump scare, it‘s The Virgin Suicides.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on The Virgin Suicides: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159097/
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/virginsuicides/symbols/
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-virgin-suicides-2000
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/26/the-virgin-suicides-review-sofia-coppolas-debut-rereleased-with-solemn-trigger-warning
This episode has a certain je ne sais quoi, if you’re not French that means ooh. We talk about abusive fathers, Hilary Duff and getting over your brothers death so you can sing better. Directed by a genius, it’s Raise your voice!
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Raise Your Voice: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361696/
Critical Reviews:
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/raise-your-voice-2004
Variety: https://variety.com/2004/film/reviews/raise-your-voice-1200530465/
Listen to Feminine Features! Feminine Features will make you cool! Feminine Features is your favorite podcast! We are joined by the talented Alexei Shishkin to talk about Hanna Barbera, music influences and product placement. Rock on, it’s Josie and the Pussycats.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Check out Alexei’s new album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4kr0hrwMlrXApNbeBdtpaJ?si=rKqFBhB6QWu8F24cD5vSTA
Info on Josie and the Pussycats: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0236348/
https://www.thefader.com/2017/09/25/josie-and-the-pussycats-soundtrack-2001-oral-history
Critical Reviews:
Refinery29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/02/9311998/josie-and-the-pussycats-2001-movie-feminist
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/josie-and-the-pussycats-2001
This is the most heterosexual movie I’ve ever seen in my life! This one may not be a chick flick but it's still pride month, give us a break. This week we talk about starting a gay little family, super empathy and Sully’s love for Tom Cruise. Suck it up, it’s Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Art by Atlas Renee @Goldwind_Art
“AppleXcore” written and performed by Brianna Harley
Distribution by Shishkin Productions
Recorded in Shishkin Productions Studio
Follow us at @FemFeaturesPod on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and TikTok!
Info on Interview with the vampire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110148/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/teakvetenadze/2021/12/12/from-interview-to-twilight-heres-how-anne-rice-brought-vampires-mainstream/?sh=423a9c59330e
Critical Reviews:
Reelviews: https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/interview-with-the-vampire
Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/interview-with-the-vampire-1994




