Deep dives into female-driven narratives through an inclusive feminist lens, with the help of the incomparable 1989 film, ”Heathers”. Hosted by Jessica Baxter, Amy Green, & Cristina Barr.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
In this episode we compare and contrast Alexander Payne's 1996(!) debut, Citizen Ruth (starring the magnetic Laura Dern) with Gillian Robespierre's 2009 debut, Obvious Child (starring our dream BFF, Jenny Slate). Both are about abortion. Who gets it right? Who gets it wrong?
Also, we rant about our pregnancy trope pet peeves and discuss how far into a relationship one waits before they fart in front of their paramour.
PS: We have since learned that Gillian Robespierre pronounces her first name with a hard G. Our apologies for the (repeated) error.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
In this episode, we marvel at F. Gary Gray's under-appreciated 1996 social justice drama, Set It Off, starring Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett and Kimberly Elise. Would this movie garner any Oscar attention today, or is it still too devoid of white saviors?
We also ask how you would low-key spend your bank robbery money?
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
In today's episode, we fawn over Lorene Scafaria's 2019 cathartic Wall Street feminist revenge film, Hustlers, starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez.
In our periodic segment, Kent's Two Cents, we learn why Amy's dad thinks this film has "no heroes". We also reveal our pole dance bangers.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 1988 black comedy classic that gave us our motif: Heathers. Does Michael Lehmann's debut hold up in modern times? Find out as 12-year-old Logan Green* joins us in our new sporadic segment, Keggers with Kids. We also marvel at how a man (Daniel Waters) wrote the perfect female-driven teen comedy.
On our Lunchtime Poll, we ask what classic literature would you meaningfully mark up before committing teenage suicide (Don't do it)?
*Logan used a different name and pronouns at this time
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
We’re very excited to debut Paid in Puke Podcast! Jessica Baxter, Amy Green, and Cristina bar discuss femme-driven movies such as Hustlers, Set it Off, Carrie, The Craft, and, of course, Heathers! We strive for inclusive feminism and collectively call ourselves The Pukettes. Grab a Cherry Slushee and some BBQ Corn Nuts and join the fun!
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
In our first episode, we discuss the works of Susanna Fogel, who co-wrote Booksmart (the directorial debut of Olivia Wilde) and wrote and directed The Spy Who Dumped Me. We also wonder what's the worst song on the juke box and do people really lose their virginity to a specific song? Also, what exactly does an 83-year-old white man think of Booksmart?