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Happy Halloween, darlings! We are celebrating this All Hallows Eve with two spooktacular films centering around the ghouls and the gals:

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) and A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014).

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We're back and starting Season 3 off with one of the pillars of the Girlhood Cinematic Universe, Sofia Coppola! To celebrate it's 20th anniversary we dive into Marie Antoinette (2006) and then rewind into The Beguiled (2017).

We also catch up on our experiences at the New York and London Film Festivals and all the autumnal activities!

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Grab your Lip Smackers and pjs, we are having an early 2000s sleepover!

We analyze the lasting impact of The Princess Diaries (2001) and Bring It On (200) (as well as Bring It On: All or Nothing) and throw it back to some Seventeen magazine style quizzes!

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It's time for our annual summer superhero showdown!

We put Supergirl and Spiderman: Brand New Day head to head to see which was the supreme blockbuster of the season, as well as catching up on industry news and why period dramas have the hottest men!

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Buckle up, darlings, because this week we are going on a journey! An odyssey...if you will...

We are back with another addition in our Film Bro series, covering Christopher Nolan! We dive DEEP into one of this summer's most anticipated films, The Odyssey (2026) and then rewind to Memento (2000).

We also list our top fave films from the first half of 2026!

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Hey darlings, we are starting a new companion series to our Film Bro Cannon eps, called Femme Flicks, were we dive into different female directors!

This week we focus on a certified indie darling and Queen of Cannes, Rungano Nyoni! We discuss her 2024 film, On Becoming A Guinea Fowl, then rewind to her debut feature, I Am Not A Witch (2017). We also yap about the state of film criticism online and the lead up to The Odyssey.

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Aliens are real, and Stephen Spielberg can prove it! This week we continue our Film Bro Cannon with the living legend, Spielberg!

We dissect his new film Disclosure Day (2026) with one of his classics, E.T. (1982). Plus we discuss what the success of run away hits Obsession (2025) and Backrooms (2026) means for the industry.

Films mentioned:

Disclosure Day

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Obsession

Backrooms

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Darlings, we are back from our spring hiatus and starting summer off with a splash! We are diving into the sex, love, and sweat of Luca Guadagnino’s Desire Trilogy!

We unpack how Guadagnino's unique style helps him capture desire and nudity with emotional intelligence, how manic pixie dream girls always cry on planes, and why Call Me By Your Name makes Dani sob every time.

Films mentioned:

I Am Love (2009)

A Bigger Splash (2015)

Call Me By Your Name (2017)

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Music by Alanna Skye Quiton

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Welcome back darlings! Spring has sprung and whether you are frolicking through fields or pushing through growing pains, we have the watch list for you!

We recommend our favorite coming of age films for spring and chat about the ever evolving relationship between streaming and theatrical release.

All the films mentioned are listed on a gorgeous carousel on our insta:@pausepodgirls

Check out Dani’s monthly magazine,Bern Notice!

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Welcome back darlings! This week we dive into the creative cringe that is satire! We chat about The Drama, rewind to Sick of Myself, and then yap about the difference between a fan and a consumer.

Links mentioned:

Heated Rivalry "Sweet Dreams" edit

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Hey darlings! This week we head out of this atmosphere to talk about one of our fave movie stars, Ryan Gosling!

We chat about what Project Hail Mary did to our tear ducts and the industry at large, rewind to a Gosling classic, Drive, and chat about consumer power in theatrical release.

Links mentioned:

Indiewire article on Project Hail Mary

BFI Flair Festival 2026

BFI Flair Festival history

Dani's (amazing!!) Substack essay

Nina Lee & You, Me, and Tuscany

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Bonjour, darlings! Today we are traveling back to Paris in 1960 to dive into the French New Wave!

We discuss Richard Linklater's latest film Nouvelle Vague (2025) and the film that inspired it, Breathless (1960). Plus we discuss what the modern new wave of filmmaking could be and yap about female friendship in honor of Women's History Month.

Links mentioned:

New Yorker interview with Richard Linklater

The Future of Movies Lives on Letterboxed

Indiewire article on Two Sleepy People

Two Sleepy People Instagram

Gen Z is Saving Cinema

Peggy Guggenheim podcast

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Hey darlings! Grab your glitter gel pens and Lip Smackers because we are traveling back to the 2000s today!

We delve into two classic films of the 2000s cannon, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Legally Blonde to discuss how much nostalgia plays a part in the romantic comedy and what that means for the future of the genre.

Articles mentioned:

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Revolutionized Rom-Coms — and Inspired a Wave of Female Journalists

Rom-Coms Were Corny and Retrograde. Why Do I Miss Them so Much?

Films mentioned:

How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Legally Blonde (2001)

Rye Lane (2023)

Oh Hi! (2025)

Together (2025)

Materialists (2025)

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Music by Alanna Skye Quiton: @alanna_skye

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Happy Black History Month, darlings!

We are continuing our Film Bro series by highlighting a director very near and dear to us, Barry Jenkins!

We yap about how Moonlight was integral to developing our film taste, how race and indie art intersect, and what frogs teach us about love! Plus, Kara gives a rundown of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

Links mentioned:

The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks

Rhapsody in blue: Barry Jenkins on Moonlight

Frog Frequency TikTok by @talkingdirtyafterdark

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Music by Alanna Skye Quiton: @alanna_skye

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Welcome back darlings! This week we delve into the extra-terrestrial levels of talent that Jessie Buckley possesses. We were so inspired by her performance in Hamnet that we wanted to dive in! Then, for our rewind we look at one of her earlier films, Wild Rose, which is an absolute delight!

We also cover age trends in the Academy Awards, how nature is integral to emotional cinematography, and the delicate art of a slick back ponytail! Its a yappy but a goody of an episode!

Articles mentioned:

https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/chloe-zhao-on-hamnet-her-film-about-the-grief-of-william-shakespeare

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/movies/oscar-contenders-jennifer-lawrence-rose-byrne-amanda-seyfried.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/movies/timothee-chalamet-michael-b-jordan-oscar-curse.html

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Welcome back darlings! This week is all about supporting women's rights...and women's wrongs! We dive into the poetic genius that is the filmmaking of Lynne Ramsay, with very special guest Eva Blackwell-Rogelj (@wateringholefilms)!!

We discuss the lyrical, the animalistic , and the tragic within Die My Love (2025), then rewind it back to 2002 with Movern Callar.

Watch Eva's incredible short film Watering Hole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7B7oYjojQQ

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Music by Alanna Skye Quiton (@alanna_skye)

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Hey Darlings! Thank you so much for your patience and grace with this episode. Confession: We had some MAJOR technical difficulties with this edit but at the end of the day, done is better than perfect! We still wanted to share the fun of this episode and celebrate the films of 2025, so here she is in all her glory….the first ever annual Darling Awards!

Special thanks to Austin Adams (@mraustinadams) for joining us on the pink carpet and co-hosting these awards!

Award Categories:

The Gave Us Pause Award

Hotties be Hotties Award

Jaw on the Floor Award

Best Memes Award

Butts in Seats Award for Best Cinema Watching Experience

Underdog Award

Glitter Gel Pen Award for Best Friendship Moment

Sleepover Canon Pick of the Year Award

I Want to Go To There Award for Best Locations

Stunner Award for Best Cinematography

The Subtitles STAY on during… Award for Best Foreign Language Film

The Hear Me Out Award for Best Soundtrack

She’s Got Layers Award for Best Genre Bending Film

Scream Queen Award for Best Horror Film

The Serve Was Lethal Award for Best Costumes

Film Bro Award

Nepo Baby of the Year Award

A Star is Born Award

Stealing the Show Award for Best Supporting Actor/Actress

Girlina Award for Best Actress

Leading Lad Award for Best Actor

The We Support Women’s Wrongs Award

The Breakout Darling Award for Best Directorial Debut

The Big Brain Energy Award for Best Original Screenplay

The Adaptation Sensation Award for Best Adapted Screenplay

The Auteur Award for Best Director

The Movie Star Award

The Indie Darling Award for Best Festival Film

Shoutout to the Tik Tok creator Kara references: @teppertoks

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Hey darlings! The sleepover is about to get REAL as we analyze the films that made us....and possibly Ryan Coogler - DCOMs!

That's right, we unpack the history of the Disney Channel Original Movie, why they were so integral to our childhoods, and how they became Disney's unexpected billion dollar side hustle. Then we put the films themselves to the test in an epic bracket showdown, there were laughs, there were tears, and one film reigned supreme!

Some fascinating further reading on the DCOM:

https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/oral-history-of-the-disney-channel-original-movie

https://angelahammon.substack.com/p/are-disney-channel-original-movies?utm_medium=web

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Music by Alanna Skye Quiton (@alanna_sky)

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Welcome back Darlings! Season 2 is here and we are starting with a bang!

This week we dive into the magical land of Oz for the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good. Join us as we discuss Glinda's character development, female friendship, the lost art of the Hollywood musical, and how authoritarian regimes use a bit of sparkle! Then for our rewind we discuss the gal that started it all, The Wizard of Oz.

In our fast forward segment we give you our holiday watch lists and crown modern Christmas classics. Thanks so much for listening, its going to be a stellar season!

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Welcome back Darlings! We've made it to our Season One Finale!

This week we're closing out spooky season (and our first season) with a double feature that left us emotionally wrecked and shaking in our boots: His House and Psycho. From modern indie horror to Hitchcock's revolutionary classic, we're unpacking guilt, survival, and why horror is so much more than jump scares.

We're reflecting on our journey through the world of horror, showing respect to our elders, and processing why these films about inner demons and outer terrors have us feeling all the feelings. From building our personal horror curriculum to discovering that the scariest monsters are often the ones we carry with us, this finale is equal parts spooky and sentimental.

And because it's a finale, we're also doing our Q3 Letterboxd roundup where we're sharing our favorite films from the last quarter of the year. Kara's picks are Heartburn and One Battle After Another, while Dani's going with The Long Walk and Him (which features her newest celebrity crush AND an FSU alum, go Noles!).

We are so grateful to all of our fans this season! We've loved discussing films with you and we have so much exciting stuff planned for next season that we cannot wait to share. So grab your blanket (to hide under), a friend (to hold onto), and your comfort chaser (to prevent nightmares). This is a season sendoff you don't want to miss.

Goodbye and see y'all next season!

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