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Citizen Dame

The podcast for feminists who love film, brought to you by two female critics who want to broaden the conversation.

tv & film

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01:08:41

Episode 244: Marilyn Monroe - Dames Prefer Blondes

Citizen Dame ·

2023/06/21

This week! Join us for a chat about Marilyn Monroe and three very different films from her career: Don't Bother to Knock (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and The Misfits (1961).

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01:18:48

Episode 243: Big Gay Movies - The Damecage

Citizen Dame ·

2023/06/14

Happy Pride! This episode, we're talking about movies that are, like, really gay. Our discussion encompasses the brilliant comedy The Birdcage, Jamie Babbitt's satire of conversion therapy But I'm a Cheerleader, and Fire Island, Andrew Ahn's joyfully gay adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The thread on Shelley Duvall is here: https://twitter.com/shelleyduvallxo/status/1666645856928268289

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01:24:23

Episode 242: Stephen King - The Dame-ing

Citizen Dame ·

2023/06/07

For this week's episode, we're commemorating the release of The Boogeyman with a chat about Stephen King adaptations. Specifically, Carrie (1976) and The Shining (1980), with a healthy dose of both versions of IT, and why is Christine (1983) so dumb?

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01:14:24

Episode 241: Vincent Price - The Dame and the Pendulum

Citizen Dame ·

2023/05/31

We have many things to say about birthday boy Vincent Price, including discussions of his life, career, amazing voice, and a few of our favorite horror movie performances. Plus! We chat about Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret and women getting to tell their own coming-of-age stories.

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01:00:07

Episode 240: Anna May Wong - Dame of Shanghai

Citizen Dame ·

2023/05/17

This week we're talking all about the incredible Anna May Wong, and we specifically dive into two of her notable films: Piccadilly (1929) and Shanghai Express (1932).

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01:22:47

Episode 239: Star Wars - May the Dame Be With You

Citizen Dame ·

2023/05/10

On the anniversary of Return of the Jedi, The Dames have a whole lot to say about Star Wars, both the film and the original trilogy. Come for the fandom energy, stay for us explaining what a little dork Luke Skywalker is. And, as always, Han shot first.

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01:23:31

Episode 238: Warner Bros at 100 - The Public Dame

Citizen Dame ·

2023/05/03

This week we're talking about 100 years of Warner Bros., and taking a closer look at three generations of WB movies: The Public Enemy (1931), Now, Voyager (1942), and Batman Returns (1992).

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01:16:36

Episode 237: Erotic Thriller - The Dame Seduction

Citizen Dame ·

2023/04/26

The Dames return to discuss the totally not controversial and complicated subgenre of Erotic Thrillers. Films include Body Heat, The Last Seduction, and Jade, so be sure to watch these first if you don't want them spoiled! Plus: Some updates on the David Choe problem: https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/beef-stars-defend-david-choe-casting-internet-reaction-is-not-great Jonathan Majors's issues go from bad to very bad:

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01:15:21

Episode 236: Dames Reunited

Citizen Dame ·

2023/04/19

Hello! After a few weeks away, the Dames are back! This week we're catching up on all the good stuff that came out while we were off, including CREED III, season 2 of YELLOWJACKETS, the Netflix limited (?) series BEEF, and RENFIELD. We're also chatting about the latest news around Roman Polanski (https://variety.com/2023/film/news/roman-polanski-wife-interviews-rape-victim-samantha-geimer-defend-director-1235583690/) and the arrest of Jonathan Majors

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01:13:42

Episode 235: Italian Romances - Much Ado About Dames

Citizen Dame ·

2023/03/29

The Dames are back to talk about people gettin' sexy in Italy, with discussions of A Room with a View, Much Ado About Nothing (1993), and Only You. Plus! Karen gives us her backstage impressions of this year's Oscars!

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01:24:48

Episode 234: Michelle Yeoh — Yes, Ma Dame!

Citizen Dame ·

2023/03/15

This week's episode is all about Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh! We talk about her career, with YES, MADAM!, SUPER COP, and CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, and take a look at all of the work that led to her historic Oscar nomination and win.

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01:25:31

Episode 233: Dames Talking

Citizen Dame ·

2023/03/08

Happy International Women's Day! The Dames discuss female screenwriters, sexism, and the Oscars, focusing on The Piano, Sense and Sensibility, and Women Talking. Plus! Karen gives us her thoughts on a bear that does cocaine.

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01:28:31

Episode 232: Dame on a Hot Tin Roof

Citizen Dame ·

2023/03/02

This week, we are celebrating the birthdays of two very important dames, our own Karen Peterson, and most especially Elizabeth Taylor. Join us as we chat about Father of the Bride (1950), A Place in the Sun (1951), and of course, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). Plus we spend a few minutes talking about the very non-Liz Taylor movie, M3GAN.

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01:23:18

Episode 231: Screwy Dames

Citizen Dame ·

2023/02/22

The Dames have an in-depth discussion about screwball comedy, sexual politics, and if snakes are necessary, focusing on It Happened One Night, His Girl Friday, and The Lady Eve. Plus: Phil Lord doesn't understand context: https://twitter.com/philiplord/status/1626391261749055490?t=OIu4aQ54pmZaoK7TWx1O0w&s=19 Andrea Riseborough has thoughts on her Oscar nod: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/andrea-riseborough-interview-oscars-nomination-to-leslie-1235325509/

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01:38:03

Episode 230: The Lost Dame

Citizen Dame ·

2023/02/15

This week, the Dames welcome special guest Cortland Jacoby as we talk about the romantic action comedies of Sandra Bullock, namely SPEED, MISS CONGENIALITY, and THE LOST CITY. Plus we have a fun chat about Rian Johnson's POKER FACE on Peacock and THE LAST OF US on HBO Max.

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01:14:37

Episode 229: Sundance 2023

Citizen Dame ·

2023/02/08

Hello! We are back with all the scoop from Sundance 2023! Karen is fresh off the mountains of Park City to share all the details of the best movies coming out of Sundance and into your theaters. We're also chatting a bit about the Oscar nominations, particularly that who Andrea situation. Supplemental Reading: From Clayton Davis at Variety: https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/black-women-andrea-riseborough-grassroots-campaign-oscars-1235510862/ From Robert Daniels at the LA Times:

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20:34

Bonus Episode (excerpt): Heathers

Citizen Dame ·

2023/01/25

With Karen at Sundance this year, we decided to discuss a film that premiered at Sundance back in 1989: the seminal teen comedy Heathers! First twenty minutes is available to all; join our Patreon to listen to the full discussion!

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01:20:15

Episode 228: The Movies that Made the Dames

Citizen Dame ·

2023/01/18

This week we're sharing the movies that made us! Everyone has those particular movies that sparked something in them. Whether it was your love of movies, a new outlook on the world, or some other passion, movies can have a profound impact on the people we are. Here are (some of) the movies that made us.

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01:10:23

Episode 227: And Then There Were Dame

Citizen Dame ·

2023/01/11

Happy 2023! The Dames return this year to talk about whodunits, with spoilery analyses of And Then There Were None (1945), The Last of Sheila, and Clue!

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58:16

Minisode: Glass Onion

Citizen Dame ·

2022/12/27

As we close out 2022, the Dames dive into Rian Johnson's newest film, GLASS ONION. This episode goes into all the details, so consider yourself alerted to the spoilers. Proceed with caution. Clip from GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY courtesy of Netflix.

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