Bad Feminist Film Club
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsDiscussing our favorite films through a feminist lens. Episodes released every two weeks.
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Episodes
97 The Batman
March 09, 2022 05:59 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week, BFFC discuss Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN! They'll discuss emo bats, nightclub fight scenes, the joys of good cinematography, and how this film doesn't fit in the DC Universe (and why that's a good thing).
96 The Matrix Resurrections
January 05, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBHappy New Year listeners! This episode, BFFC is back to discuss THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS. Discussed: this film as a re-evaluation of the trilogy's impact, the ways we update our own stories, Handsome Chads, and escaping the matrix through the power of love.
95 Phantom of the Opera
November 11, 2021 06:42 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week, BFFC take a trip down memory lane with PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2004). They'll talk Gerard Butler's accent, gondolas, sexy eyeshadow, and why this adaptation succeeds where more recent musical adaptations have failed.
94 Dune
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBHa! We're back! And just in time to talk about DUNE, Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the Frank Herbert classic. BFFC talks the fraught history of the book's movie adaptations, little rock noises, Villeneuve's use of sound mixing in the film, and bagpipes in space.
93 F9: The Fast Saga
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHa! We're back! With a special summer episode on (what else) F9: THE FAST SAGA. Discussed: cameos, everybody works for Mr Nobody, "are you there God? it's me, Dominic Toretto", positive masculinity, and, as is tradition, BFFC's pitches for the future of the F&F franchise(*coughtimetravelcough*).
92 Shadow & Bone
May 05, 2021 06:19 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week BFFC tackle Netflix's SHADOW AND BONE. Discussed: love triangles, YA convention, Tumblr manifestations, and OF COURSE, Ben Barnes. ORG OF THE MONTH: Khalsa Aid - providing COVID relief in India. khalsaaid.org
91 Godzilla vs Kong
April 07, 2021 05:04 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week BFFC watches GODZILLA VS KONG! Topics covered include the storied history of the Kaiju genre, EvilCorp Set Design, and what a Fast & Furious kaiju movie would look like.
90 Zack Snyder's Justice League
March 24, 2021 05:53 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBAfter covering nearly all of his other films, BFFC tackles ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, also known as The Snyder Cut. They'll go through it all: the eternal mystery of Snyder's aesthetic, the differences between JL17 and this iteration, and why this movie succeeds in so many places where JL17 failed.
89 Salt
March 10, 2021 06:20 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBBFFC starts a new series on female action heroes with SALT, the Angelina Jolie-led action franchise that never was. They'll talk male fridging, allowing female stars to have emotions without their character centering around them, and their pitch for Salt 2. Organization of the Month: NEW GEORGIA PROJECT - a non-partisan effort to register and civically engage Georgians. https://newgeorgiaproject.org/
88 I Care A Lot
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week BFFC views I CARE A LOT on Netflix! They'll discuss the novelty - and pitfalls - of female antiheroes, vape rigs, and #girlboss mentality.
87 TENET
February 10, 2021 06:34 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBBFFC talks TENET, Christopher Nolan's latest, this week! They'll cover it all: time travel, entropy, sound mixes, Nolan's best and worst tendencies, and the general mayhem that is this movie. Org of the Ep: SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition - https://www.selahnhc.org/
86 Promising Young Woman
January 27, 2021 06:13 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBCW for this film & episode: r*pe / sexual assault This week, BFFC are excited to cover PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, the long-awaited feature debut of Emerald Fennell. Discussed: the myth of the "nice guy", religious iconography in the film, and the way the film walks the line between the typical satire of the r*pe-revenge genre and realism. ORG OF THE EP: Free Black Women's Library - https://www.gofundme.com/f/TheFreeBlackWomensLibrary Media mentioned in the episode: Carrie Whitmer, "How 'Prom...
85 Bridgerton
January 13, 2021 07:11 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBBFFC kicks off 2021 with a discussion of Netflix's BRIDGERTON! Topics covered include a comparison of the show to the typical tropes of the historical romance genre, the issue of male consent in the show, and the under-sexing of today's media.
84 WW84
December 30, 2020 06:13 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWell, shit, Diana! BFFC gets into it this week with WONDER WOMAN 1984. They'll discuss it all (in an extra-long ep), the good, the bad, and the yikes: body-swap insanity, confused plots and mixed messaging, heels (???) and outdated tropes. As always, spoilers (and profanity) abound, so listen at your own risk. Thanks for another great year, Bad Feminists! We wish all our listeners a happy, safe and healthy 2021. Stay bad out there ❤️
83 Rebecca
December 16, 2020 06:16 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week, BFFC discuss two adaptations of REBECCA: the 1940 Hitchcock classic, and the most recent Netflix remake. They'll discuss the requirements of gothic romance, yellow suits, and what it means when ALL the characters are bad people. This week, consider donating to the Quileute "Move to Higher Ground" project, which is raising funds to move the Quileute community out of a tsunami zone and preserve its culture & history for future generations. Donate & learn more at mthg.org .
82 Queen's Gambit
November 18, 2020 06:02 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBBFFC back from their election break with THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT, the shortform Netflix series. Discussed: fashion, chess hats, healthy mother-daughter relationships, and selective nuance.
81 Crimson Peak
October 21, 2020 04:43 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBHappy Halloween, listeners! This year, BFFC are delighted to discuss CRIMSON PEAK, Guillermo del Toro's most recent film. They'll discuss its classic gothic themes, fabulous costumes, set design, and gothic / Byronic heroes.
80 Twilight: Breaking Dawn
October 07, 2020 06:43 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBWell, we did it. This week, BFFC does one mega-episode on TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, Parts 1 & 2. They'll go through everything (EVERYTHING), from bad khakis to vampire babies to imprinting and beyond.
79 Twilight: Eclipse
September 23, 2020 04:16 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe girls forge on this week with Twilight: ECLIPSE! Or as Sarah like to say, three down, two to go. Discussed: de-sexed vampires, loose conglomerations of tropes, and secret vampire histories.
78 Twilight: New Moon
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThat's right, folks - for the next three episodes, BFFC is covering ALL the Twilight movies. This week, it's NEW MOON: the filler movie with the most romantic view of toxic relationships since Wuthering Heights. They'll talk cliff jumping, cults, and of course, Michael Sheen.
77 Venom
August 26, 2020 05:10 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThis episode BFFC watches VENOM (2018). Topics include Tom Hardy's Bronson levels, why Lex Luthor should take a page out of Riz Ahmed's book, and of course, WIGTALK: coming soon to a podcast near you.
76 The Old Guard
August 12, 2020 05:22 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week, BFFC review THE OLD GUARD, playing on Netflix. They'll discuss found families, capable women, Charlize's incredible transition into action hero, and Tenet, for some reason.
75 Bram Stoker's Dracula
July 29, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis episode, BFFC talk BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, the fabulous 90s fever dream. They'll discuss monsters as metaphors for womens' sexuality, the conflicting messages of the movie, the fabulous costumes, and why there's no sexy Draculas.
74 Hamilton
July 15, 2020 05:39 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week, BFFC tackle HAMILTON. As first-time viewers of the musical, they'll discuss the work itself, the ways discussions surrounding the work have changed in its short existence, and the changing nature of broadway and access to theater in general.
73 Hellboy II: The Golden Army
July 01, 2020 04:55 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThis episode, BFFC are delighted to discuss HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY. They'll talk costumes, design, Nuada, loving villians AND monsters, as well as GDT's wider filmography.
72 The Invisible Man
June 17, 2020 05:41 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis week, BFFC discusses THE INVISIBLE MAN, their first isolation-released film! They'll discuss the use of horror tropes to bring the viewer into Cee's mental state, the ways the film shows both realistic and fantastical portrayals of abuse survival, and how classic horror tropes intersect with womens' fears specifically.
SPECIAL EPISODE: Anti-Racism Resources
June 03, 2020 05:08 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn lieu of our normal episode format, we have chosen to release some basic resources for anyone still looking for where to start supporting the ongoing #blacklivesmatter protests and anti-racism in general. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 1. List of local BLM chapters: https://blacklivesmatter.com/chapters/ 2. Suggestions for donations: Bail funds: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory OR https://bailfunds.github.io/ Black Lives Matter: https://secure.act...
71 Avatar: The Last Airbender
May 22, 2020 04:13 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBHi, Zuko here! After mentioning it nearly once an episode since their inception, BFFC finally covers AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER! They'll discuss all the characters, how the show relates to other more recent media, and how a Nickelodeon children's show managed to have a better finale than Game of Thrones.
70 2 Pride 2 Prejudice
May 06, 2020 05:55 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week, BFFC discusses two adaptations of the same classic story: Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice (2005) and the classic miniseries Pride and Prejudice (1995). They'll discuss the value of transliteration vs. artistic interpretation, which characters they like better between the two, and discuss the change 10 years can make for this classic story.
69 Constantine
April 22, 2020 05:24 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, BFFC discuss CONSTANTINE, an oft-overlooked classic in the Keanu canon. They'll talk comic book adaptation, Tilda Swinton, and film noir in LA, plus a brief detour into Nicholas Cage.
68 Revenge of the Sith
April 08, 2020 04:50 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, BFFC watches STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH. Discussed: meme-ability, the Skywalker penchant for drama and slimming black clothing, and why this movie is actually better than any of us realized at the time.
67 Comfort Movies
March 26, 2020 04:40 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week on BFFC, we talk "comfort movies": the films we've watched over and over, the films we have memorized, the films we return to in difficult times like these. We'll discuss some of our favorites (Casino Royale, Ocean's 11, Pacific Rim, Hellboy (2004), Moulin Rouge!, Top Hat, and more), and what makes these movies so timeless and deeply comforting. Plus, BFFC has compiled a giant list of all of our favorite comfort movies! Check it out here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Brx...
66 Spider-Man (2002)
March 04, 2020 06:33 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week, BFFC goes back in time to where it all began: SPIDER-MAN (2002). They'll discuss Willem Dafoe at his most Willem Dafoe-y, Tobey McGuire's expressions, and letting your superheroes be angry (with a brief diversion to rant about every other Spiderman adaptation).
65 Birds Of Prey
February 12, 2020 06:50 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWe're back! This week the girls review BIRDS OF PREY, a breath of fresh in a lonely, lonely February landscape. They'll talk relatable female moments, Ewan McGregor's gloves, and feminism as a commodity.
64 The Witcher
January 08, 2020 06:45 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBEvery once in a while, the girls come across a piece of non-film media that deserves discussion. This week, that is THE WITCHER, aka Game of Thrones' heart-warming, goofy, better-written cousin. They'll discuss female-created fantasy, break down the primary characters and share hopes / predictions for Season 2. "Why The Witcher is Better Than Game of Thrones" by Helen Lewis: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2020/01/the-witcher-is-absurd-thats-why-its-brilliant/604297/ Write...
63 Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker
December 25, 2019 05:48 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn one mega-episode, BFFC dissect STAR WARS IX: RISE OF SKYWALKER. They'll discuss the wrap up of the franchise as a whole, the film's handling of the primary character arcs, set design, and mostly, HOW DOES THE FORCE ACTUALLY WORK?
62.5 Star Wars IX - Minisode
December 18, 2019 05:38 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn advance of their viewing of STAR WARS IX: RISE OF SKYWALKER, BFFC shares their thoughts, predictions and wildest fan theories about the upcoming film. Included: Kylo Ren is actually Obi-Wan Kenobi the whole time, Palpatine is actually Anakin, and other things that are 100% real and will absolutely happen.
62 Knives Out
December 05, 2019 06:35 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis episode, BFFC discuss Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT! Included: reverse tricksters, Chris Evans (obviously), deep cut fanfiction jokes, and a broader conversation on Rian Johnson's filmography.
61 Sucker Punch
November 20, 2019 06:24 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, BFFC cover yet another Zack Snyder film (how does this keep happening?) with SUCKER PUNCH. They'll cover a lot of ground, including in-movie vs meta interpretations, Hot Topic fashion, slo-mo, and Snyder's overall aesthetic choices in this movie and beyond. **TW for the film's depictions of sexual assault, should you choose to watch along with us.
60 Terminator: Dark Fate
November 07, 2019 06:39 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week BFFC covers TERMINATOR: DARK FATE. Topics covered: time travel, timelines, retconning of beloved franchises and metabolic science (?).
59 Van Helsing
October 23, 2019 05:55 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBFor their 2nd annual Halloween episode, BFFC revisits VAN HELSING, their other favorite movie about Hugh Jackman playing a jerk who can't remember his past. They'll talk luscious locks, accents, and comparisons to its sister film, The Mummy.
58 Joker
October 09, 2019 04:07 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBAs promised, this week BFFC tackle JOKER , covering every aspect of the film's message, method and madness. Discussed: the title character's lack of agency in his own story, creepy dancing, the film's extremely literal messaging, and the context of this film in today's culture.
57.5 Minisode: JOKER Discourse
October 02, 2019 05:10 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome to BFFC's first MINISODE! Rather than skip this week to align with upcoming releases, we've decided to take a dive into The Discourse™ surrounding the upcoming JOKER film. Included: the commodification of cancel culture, how context influences the filmgoing experience, and the meme / internet life cycle.
57 Hustlers
September 18, 2019 05:13 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week, BFFC watch HUSTLERS ! Topics covered include the concept of truly mature female-centered film, modern female fantasy, and JLo's serious back muscles. PS: BFFC has merch! Pick up a t-shirt, mug, tote, BEACH TOWEL, and more at our brand new store: https://badfeministfilmclub.threadless.com/
56 Ready Or Not
September 04, 2019 04:52 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn a short but sweet episode, BFFC tackles READY OR NOT, a smart horror film with a dark (very dark) sense of humor. Discussed: 80s movie references, horror movie screams, tortured good guy + suspenders combos, and dark elf aesthetic.
55 Speed Racer
August 21, 2019 04:05 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBBy popular demand, BFFC tackles SPEED RACER, the technicolor, anti-capitalist fever dream you've been waiting for. Discussed: anime tropes, early green screen, and Wachowski core ideology.
54 Hobbs & Shaw
August 07, 2019 02:18 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, BFFC presents: Fast & Furious presents: HOBBS & SHAW ! It's all here, folks: transformer bikes, all-female Russian mobs, cyborg Idris Elba, and of course, FAMILY.
53 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
July 31, 2019 01:50 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBFresh off a summer hiatus, BFFC returns with Quentin Tarantino's ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. Discussed: Tarantino's interest in re-imagining history, the politics of revenge and violence in film, the healthy portrayal of male friendships, and of course, FEET.
51 Jupiter Ascending
June 14, 2019 04:58 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis episode, BFFC tackles the Wachowskis' instant classic, JUPITER ASCENDING. There's a lot of ground to cover and they'll discuss it all: dogs, facial hair, Eddie Redmayne in a TRULY insane role and for some reason, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. **BFFC is on summer schedule! Episodes will be released every three weeks, and we'll return to our regular two week programming at the end of August**
51 John Wick 3: Parabellum
May 25, 2019 05:19 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe're back! Revisiting our favorite franchise after the Fast & Furious, we watch JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM. Discussed: Keanu, doing it for the Aesthetic, book violence, narrative in action sequences and much, much more.