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In a world where Covid kept them apart, three Amigos (Amy, Annette and Theo) were reunited with a life that's now 'online', sharing a polyamorous relationship with the silver screen. When WhatsApp couldn't contain their meaty discussions, they decided to share them with the world. This podcast will sure take you down the rabbit hole. It has laughs, it has drama, bringing about larger questions of how difficult subjects sit within the real world. They hope to share their tangents and find like-minded friends on the way.
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After the Groundhog gang watched (and didn't cry at 😉) J.Lo's Halftime on Netflix, the Dames discuss a multitude of both positive and sometimes problematic branches that grow from the mighty tree that is The Block's very own Jenny. Jennifer Lopez - goddess or false idol? With an ever-present career spanning dance, music, TV and film her reach is global, but is her brand aspirational or impossible?And is a documentary really a documentary if the person behind it is the star of the show? I...
You've probably got an opinion on it, whatever side of the fence you're on.... "Amber Heard's a liar, Johnny Depp's the victim" or vice versa, this trial has put some bigger questions on the stand; who did that poo on Johnny's side of the bed? Who smelt it dealt it?....Or who denied it supplied it and where can we drink mega pints? 🍷But we think there's something else here that is far more fascinating... with the rise in popularity of true crime documentaries and the 'docu drama' have we gone...
We're back! And this time we're journeying on the Woke train to Female Empowerment. Have we finally perfected the representation of women on screen, or is it now too perfect to be real? We tackle Promising Young Woman vs I May Destroy You; CardiB and Megan Thee Stallion vs Russell Brand; and round it all off with a Marvel showdown! Expect huge spoilers ahead. Trigger warning: we delve into topics including sexual assault and rape culture. For all our rabbit hole sources, h...
It’s been a while since we’ve taken you down our rabbit hole discussions and we've missed you guys!This week we're focusing on international films, their American remakes and how we feel about them. Do you see subtitles as a 'one-inch tall barrier'? Do you really have an unbiased opinion when you watch a remake if you already know the plot? Is it the language or is it the cultural differences that make it all so "foreign"…Cue very dramatic music...For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our ...
We’re extremely excited about this mind-bending episode. What makes a 'reality' alternate? It doesn't necessarily need to be in the 'Sci Fi' genre, so is it more about a tone, feeling or vibe? We've homed in on The Truman Show Delusion, informally known as Truman Syndrome, a type of delusion in which the person believes their life is staged & scripted. Films like Bliss, The Congress, The Matrix, The Truman Show, Coherence and many more have acted as gateways for us to exper...
What a rabbit infested hole we have for you this week! With Netflix's "The Crown" surging in popularity in its fourth season, why are people fascinated with the Royals? Are we telling the media this is what we want? Is it a conspiracy between those in power and the media, just to keep the status quo? The Crown has stirred up many feelings, for good or for worse they are being talked about, kept in our thoughts and best of all... being questioned. See you down the royal rabbit ...
In the famous words from Sleepless in Seattle (heavy Boston accent here) "you don't wanna be in love, you wanna be in love in a movie." Are they good for us? Is this simply a rom con? Are you fooled and do you care?Join us down the rabbit hole as Theo realises she's been living in a Rom Com...For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroundhogDames
To go out with a bang and to mark the end of 2020, we’re taking you down a glittery sing-song rabbit hole on why we think people love (or hate) musicals, why we may need them or if we need them at all? Join us on this week’s episode on our heated discussion on all that jazz! Spoiler alert! We’ll be talking about the latest Netflix musical film ‘The Prom’ For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroundhogDamesMusic credit: Oh, Christmas Tre...
Gangsters, why are they so alluring? From fun depictions like Mickey Blue Eyes to more gritty connotations of Peaky Blinders, nostalgia to modernity, they capture us all for good or for worse...but why?Join us while we pick this beloved (or begrudged?) subject apart like a wild pack of groundhogs!For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroundhogDamesMusic credit: Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothaml...
This week, we’ll be chatting about something very close to our hearts, taking you down a rabbit hole, discussing how immersive experiences have pushed beyond the theatre and onto the silver screen. How far can we push realism until it is just reality itself? For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroundhogDamesMusic credit: Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamliciousLicense: http://creativecomm...
With the momentum of the #metoo movement, many actors have denounced their allegiance to the infamous director Woody Allen. Do you agree with #cancelculture or should sins be forgiven when they produce great work? Join us this week down an intense rabbit hole on whether it's okay to support and watch Woody Allen's films. For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroundhogDamesMusic credit: Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompe...
Is "elevated horror" a marketing pigeon-hole for "gentrified horror" or is it producing some of the best timeless cinema tackling social fears?Join us this week down our Halloween spooky rabbit hole special. SPOILER ALERTWe'll be discussing the films Us, Get Out and Hereditary.For all our rabbit hole sources, head to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GroundhogDamesMusic credit: Seven March by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://c...
To start off our very first episode, we’re going down the rabbit hole discussing the recurring themes between Christopher Nolan's and Charlie Kaufman's films. Join us while we debate the good, the bad and the ugly about these films...Do you need a narrative to enjoy a film? What makes you care about a character? Were you confused about Tenet or I'm Thinking of Ending Things? SPOILER ALERTWe'll be discussing the films Tenet and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. For all our ra...
If you’re into three women discussing movies and stuff they read on Google, you’ve hit the mother lode - welcome to Groundhog Dames.Music credit: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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