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The LitFlix Podcast
Hosted by Kaci Mathews · EN
Are you that annoying friend who constantly compares the movie to the book? Can’t watch the movie until you’ve read the source material? Well, you have found your tribe. Welcome to The LitFlix Podcast! Each week we discuss books and the movies they grew up to be, while drinking and having an all around good time.
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Ep 15. Let the Right One In
Oct 31, 201901:58:22Tap to summarizeIn honor of the spooky season, Kaci thought she’d pick an easy little vampire book to cover. Little did she know this pick was far from simple! Join us as we talk about vampires, bullies, addiction, letting the right monsters in and so much more. Hope you enjoy and Happy Halloween! Tonight’s episode contains a discussion of graphic and sexual violence, pedophilia, and drug use. Listener discretion is advised.
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Ep 14. Ghost World
Sep 30, 201901:19:20Tap to summarizeOn tonight's episode we discuss Ghost World. Hear how the casting could have been utterly disastrous, how we missed out on a Steve Buscemi sex scene, and how friendships truly end. Join us!
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Ep 13. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Jul 15, 201901:15:38Tap to summarizeWe’re back! On this episode we discuss Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies along with the 2016 movie. You’ll hear about the class system, how unforgiving this book is, cauliflowers glow up, and the age old question - is Darcy hot enough? We don’t know if this book is actually necessary, join the discussion and let us know what you think!
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Ep 12. A Simple Favor
Mar 25, 201900:59:55Tap to summarizeIntrigue! Murder! Incest! Join us this week for the icky mystery, A Simple Favor. You'll get incest statistics, psychopathy, and mom vs. mom bullshit. https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/hare-psychopathy-test/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_regarding_incest#Degrees_of_relationship Promo: Best Forevers
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Ep 11. The Other Boleyn Girl
Mar 11, 201901:09:04Tap to summarizeThis week we discuss The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory along with the 2008 film. You’ll hear about the real Mary, other things Henry VIII accomplished along with things the movie could have done better (including casting hotter men). Promo: Sisterly History https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-boleyn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippa_Gregory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467200/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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LitBits 03/04/19
Mar 4, 201900:25:04Tap to summarizeThis week we discuss Leaving Neverland, and reboots that have gender swaps. Abby reviews TWO books - Problematic: How Toxic Call Out Culture is Destroying Feminism & Dryer’s English. Kaci also has a review for Ruin and Rising (the final book in the Shadow & Bone Trilogy) Useful Links: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781640120914/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232363/dreyers-english-by-benjamin-dreyer/9780812995701/ https://www.leighbardugo.com/book/ruin-and-rising/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaving_Neverland:_Michael_Jackson_and_Me https://www.horrorgeeklife.com/2019/02/28/lost-boys-frog-sisters/
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Ep 10. The Darkest Minds
Feb 25, 201901:11:00Tap to summarizeWelcome to the nonsensical world of The Darkest Minds. In this episode we dive into dystopia, the Twilighty love triangle that seems to take over the YA genre, and poor book editing. Join us! Promo: Best Forevers - A Podcast For Kindred Spirits
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LitBits 02/18/19
Feb 18, 201900:33:10Tap to summarizeThis week’s LitBits we talk about the upcoming Devil in the White City, Dune and Good Omens - we get a little thirsty. Abby gives a recommendation for the Cold podcast and Kaci has another review of the Grishaverse with book 2, Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo. Promo: The Thirst
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Ep 9. Dumplin'
Feb 10, 201901:07:23Tap to summarizeThe Netflix affair is at an end! Swig some iced tea and settle in for our discussion on Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy. We talk body positivity, general bitchiness, and drag shows. We would love to hear from you, you can find us on our website thelitflixpodcast.com or email us at thelitflixpodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us on FB, IG, Twitter and join our goodreads book club. Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Cheers!
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LitBits 02/03/19
Feb 3, 201900:53:48Tap to summarizeGet ready to enter the GrishaVerse! Kaci starts an exciting new foray into covering series on LitBits. We yell about Fyre Festival’s bullshit use of social media and conspicuous consumption or something, and Abby talks horror. Please join us, we’d love to have you. Promo: Sisterly History https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/angelina-jolie-teams-with-taylor-sheridan-on-%E2%80%98those-who-wish-me-dead%E2%80%99/ar-BBSS1hp https://film.avclub.com/its-rumor-time-lakeith-stanfield-might-star-in-jordan-1832202610?fbclid=IwAR38IYlqoW9ZfRi9swGY9y6al7P570xQzS51Gyw9646fWxk5ruhwTqgFxxc https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/4/17933940/candyman-get-out-race-horror?fbclid=IwAR0Ux1BakD6-SB8yRwVThcMsAcVPHv1jonWJDQp2e7cW_y_H1ZZ6iZf9YTo https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jan/24/el-james-returns-with-passionate-new-romance-the-mister https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/yes-it-takes-two-fyre-festival-documentaries-to-fully-convey-how-easily-were-all-scammed/2019/01/17/0e0bd082-1926-11e9-88fe-f9f77a3bcb6c_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f7d69b449c24 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/zack-snyder-returns-movies-zombie-pic-army-dead-1178979
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