The Cinema Chicks
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe movie deep dive podcast starring Hope Johansen and Madelyn Rancourt
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REALITY (2023)
June 10, 2023 20:50 - 20 minutes - 19 MBREALITY (2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BEAU IS AFRAID (2023)
June 10, 2023 19:47 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBBEAU IS AFRAID (2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
A GOOD PERSON (2023)
April 24, 2023 16:05 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBA GOOD PERSON (2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BOSTON STRANGLER (2023)
April 12, 2023 22:42 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBBOSTON STRANGLER (2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022)
April 06, 2023 01:54 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBBANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
WOMEN TALKING (2022)
February 08, 2023 00:11 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWOMEN TALKING (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
WHITE NOISE (2022)
February 07, 2023 03:35 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWHITE NOISE (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BABYLON (2023)
January 19, 2023 15:08 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBBABYLON (2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
EMPIRE OF LIGHT (2022)
January 11, 2023 23:47 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBEMPIRE OF LIGHT (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BONUS EPISODE: GOLDEN GLOBE NOMS 2023
January 06, 2023 17:13 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBBONUS EPISODE: GOLDEN GLOBE NOMS 2023 With 4 days until the Golden Globes, The Cinema Chicks are here to fill you in on all the must know nominations! And of course give you their opinions while they are at it! You won't want to miss this episode! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
THE WHALE (2022)
January 05, 2023 04:16 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBTHE WHALE (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
SPOILER ALERT (2022)
December 29, 2022 20:26 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBSPOILER ALERT (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 5, 6, 7 (2022)
December 27, 2022 14:06 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBBONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 5, 6, 7 (2022) Season 2 of THE WHITE LOTUS has come to an end and we have SO much to say! The last three episodes left us full of questions and thinking that we wouldn't get answers, but we did at the very end! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the end of the season and what we think is to come for Season 3! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE WHITE LOTUS Season 1 + 2 are available for streaming on HBO Max! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachick...
SHE SAID (2022)
December 21, 2022 22:46 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBSHE SAID (2022) If you're a listener of The Cinema Chicks, you know we typically love female driven stories, but sometimes the story telling just isn't right. Based on the recent events that ignited the Me Too and Times Up movements, SHE SAID (2022), is a retelling of the New York Times Article that called out Harvey Weinstein for his heinous actions. With such a short turn around time between the real life events and the film, it had us wondering if more time should have passed before its ...
BONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 4 (2022)
December 12, 2022 19:12 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBBONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 4 (2022) Another episode of THE WHITE LOTUS is out on HBO Max and The Cinema Chicks are here to talk about it! Tune in to hear all of our thoughts on this wild ride of an episode! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE WHITE LOTUS Season 1 + 2 are available for streaming on HBO Max! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
BONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 3 (2022)
December 11, 2022 03:09 - 17 minutes - 16 MBBONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 3 (2022) Almost half way through Season 2, THE WHITE LOTUS is ramping up and the tension is building! Every second has us on the edge of our seat! Tune in to hear all of our thoughts on what has happened so far this season and what we expect to come. *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE WHITE LOTUS Season 1 + 2 are available for streaming on HBO Max! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podc...
BONES AND ALL (2022)
November 29, 2022 21:04 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBBONES AND ALL (2022) Here at The Cinema Chicks we are ALWAYS on the lookout for what is going to be our next favorite film! From the second a film is green lit and the cast and creative team is announced, we are anxiously awaiting its release! After Luca Guadagnino shot Timothée Chalamet into major stardom with CALL ME BY YOUR NAME in 2017, we couldn't wait to see what they would work on next. Did it live up to our exceptions? Tune in to hear! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* BONES AND A...
BONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 2 (2022)
November 28, 2022 17:41 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBBONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 2 (2022) The Cinema Chicks are back for another recap of THE WHITE LOTUS Season 2 on our favorite streaming platform, HBO Max! We could never miss a HBO Limited Series and what better way to enjoy it than recap it on the podcast! Join us as we discuss all of our favorite parts of the episode and predict what will happen next! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE WHITE LOTUS Season 1 + 2 are available for streaming on HBO Max! Let's be friends! Follow ...
BONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 1 (2022)
November 20, 2022 04:23 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBBONUS EPISODE! THE WHITE LOTUS S2 EP 1 (2022) You already know over here at the Cinema Chicks there are two things we love, movies and... HBO max!! Naturally when the newest season of The White Lotus was announced, we knew we had to talk about it on the podcast! Tune in every week to hear our recap and thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE WHITE LOTUS Season 1 + 2 are available for streaming on HBO Max! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support ...
THE FABELMANS (2022)
November 20, 2022 02:27 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBTHE FABELMANS (2022) If you are a lover of cinema, you most likely are also a lover of Steven Spielberg's films. Being one of the greats of the art form, every time another one of his great films is released, we cannot wait to see it! Just one year after WEST SIDE STORY (2021), we now have another Spielberg film that has quickly become a favorite, THE FABELMANS (2022). Tune in to hear us gush about this heartwarming yet powerful true tale! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE FABELMANS (2...
ARMAGEDDON TIME (2022)
November 10, 2022 15:39 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBARMAGEDDON TIME (2022) Anne Hathaway has been an icon for the Cinema Chicks for as early as we can remember, so when she has a new film out, we naturally have no choice but to see it! Taking on a new kind of role, being a mother, Anne's performance in James Gray's latest film, ARMAGEDDON TIME (2022), left us wondering where her career will go next. Hear all about this and more when you tune into the episode! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* ARMAGEDDON TIME (2022) is now playing in theater...
THE GOOD NURSE (2022)
November 03, 2022 00:50 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTHE GOOD NURSE (2022) After reviewing lots of movies, it's clear that some Netflix original releases are hits while others miss the mark. But when your cast is lead by none other than Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, it's hard to go wrong! In today's episode, Madelyn is once again joined by friend of the podcast, Caleb Dean Tolley. Tune in to hear Madelyn and Caleb's thoughts on this hauntingly dark true story. *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE GOOD NURSE (2022) is now available fo...
AFTERSUN (2022)
November 02, 2022 03:06 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAFTERSUN (2022) The Cinema Chicks are thrilled to welcome back Caleb Dean Tolley to the podcasts! In this episode, Madelyn and Caleb are diving into one of A24's latest releases, AFTERSUN (2022). Being the feature debut for female director Charolette Wells, we could not have ben more impressed with this heartwarming tale. Make sure to tune in to hear all of our thoughts, you won't want to miss it! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* AFTERSUN (2022) is now playing in select theaters and avail...
TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022)
October 31, 2022 15:58 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBTRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) As we get closer and closer to award show season, the films being discussed on The Cinema Chicks are getting better and better! In this episode listen to Madelyn and a special guest, Caleb Dean Tolley, discuss one of the biggest contenders of this season, Ruben Östlund's Triangle of Sadness. After playing at both Cannes and the New York Film Festival, this has been one we couldn't wait to see! Did it live up to all of our expectations? Tune in to hear! *THIS EPIS...
REWIND: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (2003)
October 19, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBREWIND: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (2003) Welcome back for our second episode in our Rewind series! Covering another one of our favorite rom-coms to watch during a girls night in or sleepover is, we are talking about the 2003 hit, HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS! Starring that stunning Kate Hudson and dashing Matthew McConaughey, it's easy to love this one. Tune in to hear us gush about it and share some fun facts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (2003) is ava...
REWIND: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989)
October 19, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBREWIND: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989) Welcome to the Cinema Chicks latest series: Rewind! In our Rewind episodes, we are discussing some of our most beloved classics from the past and we are thrilled to be kicking it off with one of our favorites to put on during a night in or sleep over, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989). Written by the incredible Nora Ephron, it's no wonder this film holds such a dear place in not only our hearts, but many others. Join as we discuss our top moments and fun facts ...
TAR (2022)
October 13, 2022 00:24 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBTAR (2022) It is no secret that the Cinema Chicks are BIG fans of the ever talented Cate Blanchett, so there was no way they could miss her latest film but Todd Fields, TAR (2022). The film follows the story of a world renowned musician, Lydia Tar, as she navigates a tricky period of her career. With stunning visuals, an incredible script, and an outstanding performance from Blanchett, this film is making an easy case for it to be one of the top runners at the 95th Oscars. Tune in to hear a...
BLONDE (2022)
October 05, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBLONDE (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
DON'T WORRY DARLING (2022)
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBDON'T WORRY DARLING (2022) Alright Cinema Chicks listeners, the time has come... we are FINALLY talking about the movie of the year, or at least the movie that has gotten the most talk and press this year! Unless you live under a rock, you have heard about Olivia Wilde's sophomore film, DON'T WORRY DARLING (2022), starring none other than Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. After hearing all the buzz surrounding the film on social media since photos were leaked from the set, we have been anxiou...
SEE HOW THEY RUN (2022)
September 22, 2022 15:27 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSEE HOW THEY RUN (2022) If you know one thing about the Cinema Chicks, it's that they are pretty big Saoirse Ronan fans! So obviously they couldn't miss her latest film, although it seems that many are. With little to no talk about Searchlight Pictures newest film, SEE HOW THEY RUN (2022), is a joy of a film filled with an all star cast. Tune in to hear all of the Cinema Chicks thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* SEE HOW THEY RUN (2022) is playing in select theaters, find tickets f...
FUNNY PAGES (2022)
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBFUNNY PAGES (2022) In this week's episode, the Cinema Chicks are talking about a film from one of their favorite production houses, A24! Checking off all the classic A24 vibes, FUNNY PAGES (2022) directed by the young mumblecore star, Owen Kline, is one you will not want to miss! Tune in to hear all of our thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* FUNNY PAGES (2022) is playing in select theaters and can be purchased or rented on several platforms. Find all the information here! Let's be...
ON THE COUNT OF THREE (2021)
September 07, 2022 22:39 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SELF HARM - LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED* ON THE COUNT OF THREE (2021) In today's episode, the Cinema Chicks are discussing one of the hit films of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, ON THE COUNT OF THREE. With now just being released on Hulu, the film is finally gaining the traction it deserves! Tune in to hear all of our thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* ON THE COUNT OF THREE (2021) is now available for streaming on Hulu ...
PURPLE HEARTS (2022)
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBPURPLE HEARTS (2022) Starting off as a DVD rental service, then streaming service, and now its own production company, Netflix continues to push the envelope. Whether it may be hit TV shows such as Stranger Things or films such as Marriage Story, they have made some of our favorites! But just like anything else, where there is good, there is also bad. With such high expectations for Netflix films, it's tough to see the ones that don't do so well, but we are still here to watch it and give i...
BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022)
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBBODIES BODIES BODIES (2022) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
THE GRAY MAN (2022)
August 19, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBTHE GRAY MAN (2022) Another Netflix original film has been released and The Cinema Chicks are here to talk all about it! Starring some oof Hollywood's favorites, we were excited to jump into this action packed film. Did it hold up to our expectations? Tune in to hear! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE GRAY MAN (2022) is available on Netflix Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/su...
NOPE (2022)
August 10, 2022 19:45 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBNOPE (2022) Jordan Peele is one of our ALL TIME favorite directors, even though he is a man lol. With his latest release, NOPE (2022), having SO much hype surrounding it, we could barely wait to watch it and discuss! Tune in to hear our thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* NOPE (2022) is playing in a theater near you! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
NOT OKAY (2022)
August 05, 2022 01:56 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBNOT OKAY (2022) In the latest episode of the Cinema Chicks, we are discussing one of Hulu's latest releases, NOT OKAY (2022)! After seeing nearly a year of promotion for the film on Tik Tok, we couldn't wait to see all the behind the scenes footage come together into what makes for a very timely yet light hearted film. Tune in to hear what we thought of it! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* NOT OKAY (2022) is available on Hulu Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! ...
PERSUASION (2022)
July 29, 2022 14:09 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBPERSUASION (2022) Dakota Johnson might not be our favorite actress, but that doesn't mean we weren't looking forward to Netflix's Jane Austen adaptation, PERSUASION (2022). Branching off from the success the streaming platform has had with Bridgerton, another period piece turned modern, we thought that PERSUASION (2022) might be a hit! Did it miss the mark? Tune in to hear all of our thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* PERSUASION (2022) is available for streaming on Netflix! Let's...
HUSTLE (2022)
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBHUSTLE (2022) The Cinema Chicks may not be the sportiest of gals, but that doesn't mean we don't love a good sports movie every once in a while! In Netflix's latest original starring Adam Sandler, we follow the journey of a basketball scout as he finds his next talent for the Philadelphia 76ers. With Uncut Gems getting critical acclaim, we were excited to see Sandler in another serious role. Did it live up to our expectations? Tune in to hear! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* HUSTLE (2022...
CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (2022)
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBCHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (2022) If there is one thing to know about the Cinema Chicks, it's that we LOVE the drama. Most of our favorites fall under this category but we like to play it fair and give the light hearted slice of life films a chance too! With Apple TV+ latest release from Cooper Raiff, we figured we would give it a shot after hearing all the buzz. Did it live up to our expectations? Tune in to hear! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (2022) is available to strea...
ELVIS (2022)
July 07, 2022 01:12 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBELVIS (2022) It has been a blockbuster filled summer between Top Gun, Downton Abbey: A New Era, and Elvis! In today’s episode, The Cinema Chicks discuss all three films with a deep dive into Elvis. You will not want to miss these films or this episode! Make sure to tune in to hear all of our thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* ELVIS (2022) is now playing a theater near you! Click here to purchase your tickets Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Supp...
MOONLIGHT (2016)
July 06, 2022 16:43 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMOONLIGHT (2016) This week the Cinema Chicks are talking about their final film for Pride Month, Barry Jenkins’ MOONLIGHT (2016). Despite coming out 6 years ago, this film continues to be a staple in nearly every film class as a contemporary example for an exemplary piece of work. Tune in to hear us chat about this 21st century classic! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* MOONLIGHT (2016) is available with a Showtime subscription on Showtime, Hulu, Roku, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Let's be f...
CAROL (2015)
June 30, 2022 23:59 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBCAROL (2015) The Cinema Chicks are at it again, here to let you know all their thoughts of films, both old and new! This week we are jumping into Todd Haynes, CAROL (2015). Tune in to hear what we have to say! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* CAROL (2015) is available for streaming for free on Pluto TV, Tubi, and Vudu Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
THE BIRDCAGE (1996)
June 15, 2022 03:59 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBTHE BIRDCAGE (1996) Kicking off our celebration for Pride Month, the Cinema Chicks are jumping into the 1996 classic, BIRDCAGE! With a star-studded cast including the late Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, we couldn't get enough of the performances in this! Tune in to hear all of our thoughts, you won't want to miss it! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE BIRDCAGE (1996) is available on HBO MAX, Amazon Prime with Cinemax, and Hulu with Cinemax Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachick...
OBVIOUS CHILD (2014)
June 09, 2022 03:13 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBOBVIOUS CHILD (2014) Continuing our June watchlist full of films about women's rights and celebrating pride month, we are hoping into the 2014 A24 release staring the incredible Jenny Slate, OBVIOUS CHILD. Dealing with a heavy topic, this film does the perfect job at finding the balance between being funny and heartfelt. Tune into the episode to hear The Cinema Chicks gush about this "warm cookie" of a movie! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* OBVIOUS CHILD (2014) is available with a premiu...
UNPREGNANT (2020)
June 02, 2022 15:24 - 19 minutes - 18 MBUNPREGNANT (2020) Kicking off June, The Cinema Chicks are covering movies about women's rights as well as those that celebrate and share LGBTQIA+ stories! Join them for the first episode of the month, talking about UNPREGNANT (2020), which follows the story of a high schooler and her childhood best friend on a life changing road trip. Make sure to tune into the episode, you won't want to miss it! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* UNPREGNANT (2020) is available now for streaming on HBO Max...
THE SURVIVOR (2021)
May 25, 2022 11:39 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBTHE SURVIVOR (2021) Once again, The Cinema Chicks are here to cover the latest HBO Max release! If you've listened to the podcast before, you know Sam Levinson always seems to come up in conversation, and somehow he did in this one too. Directed by his father Barry Levinson, this film was pretty much what we expected it to be. Tune in to hear all of our thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE SURVIVOR (2021) is available now for streaming on HBO Max! Let's be friends! Follow us at...
THE NORTHMAN (2022)
May 24, 2022 17:49 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBTHE NORTHMAN (2022) Following Robert Eggers' success with A24, we could't wait to see his latest release THE NORTHMAN (2022)! Did it live up to our anticipation and excitement? Tune in to hear! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* THE NORTHMAN (2022) is now playing in a theater near you! Let's be friends! Follow us at thecinemachicks on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinema-chicks/support
PETITE MAMAN (2021)
May 11, 2022 17:07 - 21 minutes - 20 MBPETITE MAMAN (2021) In perhaps the Cinema Chicks' most vulnerable and personal episode yet, Hope and Madelyn discuss Céline Sciamma's latest release, Petite Maman (2021). Dealing with the topic of grief and childhood, this film took a departure from Sciamma's past works, but in the best way possible. Listen to the episode to hear all of their thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* PETITE MAMAN (2021) is now playing in a theater near you! Find your tickets here! Let's be friends! Foll...
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022)
May 04, 2022 13:42 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) Unless you are living under a rock, you have heard the hype surrounding A24's newest release, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022). Hope and Madelyn went into this film knowing nearly nothing, and there couldn't have been a better way to prepare!! With constant twists and turns, it had us on the edge of our seat the whole time. Listen to the episode to hear all of The Cinema Chicks thoughts! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* EVERYTHING EVERYWHER...