PagesAndPopcornPodcast
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsBook and movie nerds talking about books that were made into movies and movies that came from books!
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Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Fight Club
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBJoin us as we throw our normal structure out the window and discuss Fight Club! Of course, we talk about the patriarchy, toxic masculinity, white privilege, gender roles… and the responsibility artists have to how their art is interpreted. Enjoy!
19. Fight Club
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBJoin us as we throw our normal structure out the window and discuss Fight Club! Of course, we talk about the patriarchy, toxic masculinity, white privilege, gender roles… and the responsibility artists have to how their art is interpreted. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
18. Bridget Jones's Diary
July 12, 2019 13:53 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn our Bridget Jones’s Diary episode, we discuss the problems of chick-lit, 90s style “feminism,” whether or not Mark Darcy is simply an insufferable ass or if he grows and changes… and Kaylia admits to not liking Jane Austen despite her English degree. Also, some Star Trek references and even a Star Wars connection because some of you like that sort of thing. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast Bridget Jones's Diary
July 12, 2019 13:53 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn our Bridget Jones’s Diary episode, we discuss the problems of chick lit, 90s style “feminism,” whether or not Mark Darcy is simple an insufferable ass or if he grows and changes… and Kaylia admits to not liking Jane Austen despite her English degree. Also, some Star Trek references and even a Star Wars connection because some of you like that sort of thing. Enjoy!
17. Jaws!
June 28, 2019 14:21 - 47 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, we discuss the novel/film Jaws. We talk about toxic masculinity, the benefits of the bromance versus the romance, some fun movie trivia, and how nature is scary even when it is a metaphor for economic occurrences. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Jaws!
June 28, 2019 14:21 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the novel/film Jaws. We talk about toxic masculinity, the benefits of the bromance versus the romance, some fun movie trivia, and how nature is scary even when it is a metaphor for economic occurrences. Enjoy!
16. Shoeless Joe aka Field of Dreams
June 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBJoin us as we discuss Shoeless Joe and the movie it inspired: Field of Dreams! We talk about how much we enjoyed this baseball movie despite neither of us being all that interested in baseball. Also, when fan fiction goes to a weird tacky place, Kaylia breaks the record for times the word “whatever” is muttered, and Jennifer provides us with some very interesting trivia about the film. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Shoeless Joe / Field of Dreams
June 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBJoin us as we discuss Shoeless Joe and the movie it inspired: Field of Dreams! We talk about how much we enjoyed this baseball movie despite neither of us being all that interested in baseball. Also, when fan fiction goes to a weird tacky place, Kaylia breaks the record for times the word “whatever” is muttered, and Jennifer provides us with some very interesting trivia about the film. Enjoy!
15. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBJoin us for a discussion of the short story turned Ben Stiller movie where as we discuss product placement, the problems of “living in the moment,” how much magic is too much magic for a real movie, whether or not Todd should have been real, and the feminist themes in this male-centric “just do it” mid-life crisis movie. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBJoin us as we discuss product placement, the problems of “living in the moment,” how much magic is too much magic for a real movie, whether or not Todd should have been real, and the feminist themes in this male-centric “just do it” mid-life crisis movie.
14. The Silence of the Lambs
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBJoin us for a discussion of Silence of the Lambs (book and film). We talk about the feminist themes, the importance of the middleman character, and just how smart... or lucky?... both Lecter and Starling were. And... Special guest, Podcast Cat, with her reaction at the very end. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: The Silence of the Lambs
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBJoin us for a discussion of Silence of the Lambs (book and film). We talk about the feminist themes, the importance of the middleman character, and just how smart... or lucky?... both Lecter and Starling were. Special guest: Podcast Cat with her reaction.
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Mrs Frisby and the Rats/Secret of NIMH
May 03, 2019 14:16 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe Book was Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The movie was The Secret of NIMH. The podcast is both and oh so much more. Join us for a conversation about the differences and the similarities, about altruism and cooperation, and about how our heroine is trolled by the patriarchy. And, yes, there's both a shout out to Star Trek and The L Word because Kaylia is that kind of queer nerd.
13. Mrs Frisby and the Rats/Secret of NIMH
May 03, 2019 14:16 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThe Book was Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The movie was The Secret of NIMH. The podcast is both and oh so much more. Join us for a conversation about the differences and the similarities, about altruism and cooperation, and about how our heroine is trolled by the patriarchy. And, yes, there's both a shout out to Star Trek and The L Word because Kaylia is that kind of queer nerd. Plus a very special guest joins us at the end to give a kid's perspective. For more information about this s...
12. Their Eyes Were Watching God
April 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBJoin us as we discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God, the made-for-TV-movie and the novel. Both the movie and the novel were unpopular at the times of their release. However, the novel made a comeback years later. Will the same be true for the movie? Probably not... but we are here to tell you all the good parts of this adaptation. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Their Eyes Were Watching God
April 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBJoin us as we discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God, the made-for-TV-movie and the novel. Both the movie and the novel were unpopular at the times of their release. However, the novel made comeback years later. Will the same be true for the movie? Probably not... but we are here to tell you all the good parts of this adaptation. Enjoy!
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Kiss of the Spider Woman
April 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBKiss of the Spider Women. Join J and K for a discussion about this book and film combo. We will discuss the role of romance in escapism, the importance of self-identity, the pros and cons of experimental novels that use *interesting* narrative choices and footnotes, as well as the ideal number for sex scenes to showcase LGBTQ love. Also, Kaylia has a mini rant about the phrase “a girl like no other.” Enjoy!
11. Kiss of the Spider Woman
April 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBKiss of the Spider Women. Join J and K for a discussion about this book and film combo. We will discuss the role of romance in escapism, the importance of self-identity, the pros and cons of experimental novels that use *interesting* narrative choices and footnotes, as well as the ideal number for sex scenes to showcase LGBTQ love. Also, Kaylia has a mini rant about the phrase “a girl like no other.” Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www....
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Girl, Interrupted
March 22, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBJoin Jennifer and Kaylia for a high spirited discussion about mental illness, the evils of patriarchy, the themes of freedom, choice, and identify, as well as a spontaneous song break! Also, a Harry Potter and a Star Trek reference! All that and more in this episode. Enjoy!
10. Girl, Interrupted
March 22, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBJoin Jennifer and Kaylia for a high spirited discussion about mental illness, the evils of patriarchy, the themes of freedom, choice, and identity, as well as a spontaneous song break! Also, a Harry Potter and a Star Trek reference! All that and more in this episode. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
9. (The) Children of Men
March 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBJoin Kaylia and Jennifer as they discuss (The) Children of Men. There is a lot of gushing over the camera work and cinematography. There is a discussion of the use of ableism vs racism or xenophobia. And of course, there is a shout out to everyone’s favorite robot overlord, a fart joke, and a little applesauce related trivia! Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: (The) Children of Men
March 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBJoin Kaylia and Jennifer as they discuss (The) Children of Men. There is a lot of gushing over the camera work and cinematography. There is a discussion of the use of ableism vs racism or xenophobia. And of course, there is a shout out to everyone’s favorite robot overlord, a fart joke, and a little applesauce related trivia! Enjoy!
8. 3:10 To Yuma
February 22, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBJoin us as we discuss the 2007 film 3:10 to Yuma and the short story that was its inspiration. Topics this time around include morality, choices, toxic masculinity, the true meaning of sacrifice... and the gayest not-gay cowboy ever: Charlie Prince. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: 3:10 To Yuma
February 22, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBJoin us as we discuss the 2007 film 3:10 to Yuma and the short story that was its inspiration. Topics this time around include morality, choices, toxic masculinity, the true meaning of sacrifice... and the gayest not-gay cowboy ever: Charlie Prince. Enjoy!
7. Breakfast At Tiffany's
February 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode, we discuss Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Either it is a story about a gay man in love with a straight call girl… or it is two sex workers finding true love and obtaining the American dream… Join us for a discussion about if No-Named-Narrator is gay or not, the pros and cons of love, and whether or not the book has a happy ending. (The movie definitely does.) Plus Kaylia sings a Beverly Hillbillies Parody Song. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (wit...
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Breakfast At Tiffany's
February 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Either it is a story about a gay man in love with a straight call girl… or it is two sex workers finding true love and obtaining the American dream… Join us for a discussion about if No-Named-Narrator is gay or not, the pros and cons of love, and whether or not the book has a happy ending. (The movie definitely does.) Plus Kaylia sings a Beverly Hillbillies Parody Song. Enjoy!
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
January 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBJoin us for a rousing discussion of the classic Douglas Adams book The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy… and the hotly contested movie by the same name. We will attempt to answer burning questions like “What was and wasn’t funny?” “Did the gags work?” “How fast can Jennifer talk?” and “Is the answer 42… or is it love?” Enjoy!
6. The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
January 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBJoin us for a rousing discussion of the classic Douglas Adams book The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy… and the hotly contested movie by the same name. We will attempt to answer burning questions like “What was and wasn’t funny?” “Did the gags work?” “How fast can Jennifer talk?” and “Is the answer 42… or is it love?” Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
5. Fried Green Tomatoes
January 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBJoin us as we talk about Fried Green Tomatoes (book and movie!). Help us answer burning questions like... Was there an asexual character? Was the lesbianism too coded? Was Ninny actually Idgie all along? Do you agree with Kaylia's "life lesson"? For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Fried Green Tomatoes
January 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBJoin us as we talk about Fried Green Tomatoes (book and movie!). Help us answer burning questions like... Was there an asexual character? Was the lesbianism too coded? Was Ninny actually Idgie all along? Do you agree with Kaylia's "life lesson"?
4. The Last Unicorn
December 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIt's time for a fairy tale! Join us as we argue about Molly, get bent out of shape about the messages, revisit the nightmare-inducing “tree in love”… and find new ways to throw in Star Trek references! That right, it's The Last Unicorn! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast:The Last Unicorn
December 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIt's time for a fairy tale! Join us as we argue about Molly, get bent out of shape about the messages, revisit the nightmare-inducing “tree in love”… and find new ways to throw in Star Trek references! That right, it's The Last Unicorn!
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Nothing Lasts Forever Vs Die Hard
December 14, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBJoin us as we discuss the source material for the holiday classic: Die Hard! Yes, the high octane move that made Bruce Willis an action star started out as a book about a much older man preaching a very different message. As always we will discuss the two interpretations and attempt to answer the age-old question: "Is it worth your time?" Also, we say the F-word a lot.
3. Nothing Lasts Forever aka Die Hard
December 14, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBJoin us as we discuss the source material for the holiday classic: Die Hard! Yes, the high octane movie that made Bruce Willis an action star started out as a book about a much older man preaching a very different message. As always we will discuss the two interpretations and attempt to answer the age-old question: "Is it worth your time?" Also, we say the F-word a lot. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
2. A Simple Favor
November 30, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss A Simple Favor by Darcy Bell (2017) and the movie by the same title (2018). Join us as we gush over pantsuits, character growth, and a film noir with a happy ending. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: A Simple Favor
November 30, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode we discuss A Simple Favor by Darcy Bell (2017) and the movie by the same title (2018). Join us as we gush over pantsuits, character growth, and a film noir with a happy ending.
1. The Mist
November 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn Episode 1, Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Stephen King's The Mist (1980) and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name. A community besieged by a mysterious mist must face monsters... but the evil outside is only part of the danger. Dun Dun DUUUUNNN!! Show notes and more information at www.kmmamedia.com
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: The Mist
November 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn Episode 1, Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Stephen King's The Mist (1980) and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name. A community besieged by a mysterious mist must face monsters... but the evil outside is only part of the danger. Dun Dun DUUUUNNN!!
Pages and Popcorn Podcast: Trailer
November 06, 2018 04:58 - 4 minutes - 5.34 MBIn our trailer episode Kaylia learns where the "stop" button in, the gals introduce themselves, and there is a fair amount of laughter. Also... some of the most epic theme music ever.