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Guilt Free Features
Hosted by Karen Wang and Janet Kim · EN
The guilty pleasure movie podcast, where we discuss films that, despite our better judgment, have helped to shape American pop culture.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #25: (REPOST) The One, the Only, Kimberly Eaton
Aug 17, 202201:15:49Tap to summarizeThere are no words to describe the depth of our sorrow at the sudden, untimely death of Kimberly Eaton. She wasn't just a life force-- she was larger than life. We were blessed to know her, be friends with her, and to have her grace our show with her beautiful, lively, sharp-witted presence. As a tribute to her, we are sharing her episode from 2020 with the world once again.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #24: First Widows Club
Mar 31, 202101:13:10Tap to summarizeThis week, Karen and Janet gab with journalist Justin Finch about the pleasures-- guilty or otherwise-- of watching onscreen female characters getting even with their lying, cheating, and possibly dead husbands. Specifically, they take a closer look at the 1996 classic comedy, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB, and compare it with the more recent (and more excellent) Steve McQueen-helmed heist thriller, WIDOWS. It's a one-two punch for our season finale!
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #23: So You Want to Slap Your Boss?
Feb 12, 202100:45:51Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to be a strong, independent, boss lady? Two and a half years ago, a whole posse of kick-ass boss ladies came together to make a movie that grapples with this question. Yet, despite its solid pedigree, hilarious script, and talented cast, the film was given short shrift by critics and audiences alike. That film was Little, and this week Karen and Janet pay tribute to this highly underrated comedy gem.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #22: What? Like It's Hard?
Jan 13, 202100:58:46Tap to summarizeNew Year, new block of films! We're kicking off 2021 with our Girl Boss series, celebrating badass female characters who take control of their own narratives. In this episode, Karen and Janet are joined by award-winning filmmaker, Agustin McCarthy, to discuss both the pleasures and problematic nature of 2001's Legally Blonde.
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Jan 13, 202100:58:46Tap to summarizeNew Year, new block of films! We're kicking off 2021 with our Girl Boss series, celebrating badass female characters who take control of their own narratives. In this episode, Karen and Janet are joined by award-winning filmmaker, Agustin McCarthy, to discuss both the pleasures and problematic nature of 2001's Legally Blonde.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #21: Demons, Witches, and Unicorns! Oh, My!
Dec 23, 202001:14:46Tap to summarizeKaren and Janet wrap up the show's fantasy series by discussing two iconic films from the 1980s: Legend and Willow. Renowned spoken word artist, poet, author, and children's book writer, Bao Phi, joins the ladies in this phantasmagorical fête of demonic proportions.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #20: Dungeons. Dragons. Dar.
Nov 20, 202000:40:34Tap to summarizeThere is a movie. It has animals. And baby oil. Much baby oil. There is a man. He is known as "Dar." He is... THE BEASTMASTER. Join your hosts, known as Karen and Janet - and their guest, known as Adele Ray, as they figure out approximately how many loincloths the movie went through during production. CA-CAW!
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #19: A Virgin Lights the Candle
Nov 1, 202000:55:07Tap to summarizeHOCUS POCUS first cast its spell upon movie audiences nearly thirty years ago and since then has built a steady fanbase that spans across multiple generations. In this Halloween edition of the pod, Karen, Janet, and special guest, Emily Richmond, look back at the whys and wherefore of the film's cult following.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #18: Top That
Oct 27, 202000:41:07Tap to summarizeEver wonder what it'd be like to magically become "The Most Popular Girl"? Or win the heart of the high school football captain and dance to your heart's content during your "Finest Hour"? What could "Top That"? Come join Karen and Janet as they examine the first "So Bad, It's Good" movie of the series, the cult classic '80s extravaganza, TEEN WITCH.
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Guilt Free Features Ep. #17: A Date with Mary Jane
Oct 16, 202000:44:47Tap to summarizeA glimpse into the early genius of Dave Chappelle, set in the '90s movie haze of New York City. Wherein surprisingly wholesome dude-friends hug, scheme, and fundraise in order to save one of their own in Half Baked. Abracadabra.
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