Episode 17-Annika Noelle: Fiery, Defiant, and Channeling "Gilda"
Update: 2025-07-09
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In this episode of Some Like It Classic, Tami Goveia and Annika Noelle review two timeless classics, "Gilda" starring Rita Hayworth and "Baby Face" starring Barbara Stanwyck. Actress Annika Noelle shares her passion for the iconic 1946 film Gilda, which features a bold, complex, and groundbreaking female lead played by Rita Hayworth. Annika discusses how Gilda’s confident, mysterious, and seductive portrayal challenged traditional Hollywood stereotypes and became a symbol of female independence and power. Tami Goveia highlights "Baby Face", a groundbreaking pre-code film starring Barbara Stanwyck. She explains why Stanwyck’s bold, fearless, and complex portrayal continues to resonate today, and how pre-code films like Baby Face remain relevant, exploring themes of empowerment, ambition, and social critique that are just as meaningful almost a century later. Instagram @annikanoelle
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