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The Feminine Critique Podcast

Weirding Way Media

Broads don"t belong in broadcasting so these ones...these ones podcast. Join Emily Intravia and Christine Makepeace as they dive deep into all flavors of film, from classic Hitchcock to Lifetime cheese (with a whole lot of female-centered/made horror along the way).

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

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189. Slashers!

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/10/19

It's the episode where Emily and Christine discuss everything they know about slashers and even more things they don't! We go over the rules, our favorites, our controversies, and much more. Happy Halloween!

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88:30

188. Thumbs Up Catchup

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/09/21

Christine and Emily have been busy watching movies and miniseries they enjoyed! Here’s a generally cheerful catchup celebrating a wildly mixed grabbag of media, including Chad Gets the Axe, Popeye, Nashville, Body Count, Yentl, 2025’s I Know What You Did Last Summer, Lake Placid, Alligator, The Lamp, The Long Walk, Tamara, ‘90s miniseries The Langoliers and Merlin, Bed Rest, Children of the Corn V & VI, Eddington, and the glory of Skype and physical media. Be sure to follow the ladies at bluesky

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187. The Old Straight Story

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Tune up that tractor and pack that pasta salad! On this perfectly thematically tied episode, Christine and Emily explore aging with two wildly different films. First up is M. Night. Shyamalan's OLD, which...doesn't go well. We redeem ourselves with the absolutely astounding feat that is David Lynch's THE STRAIGHT STORY. Spoilers abound everywhere, and all this is best enjoyed with a Miller Lite and can of braunschweiger.

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63:44

186. Our Favorite Beach Movies!

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/07/27

Pack your swimsuit and slather on that sunscreen! Christine and Emily are heading back toward (or adjacent) to the water with a roundup of their favorite beach-centered movies. We’ve got mystery, sharks, boardwalks, saxophones, and so much more.

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63:31

185. Catchup 2020s Style

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/07/13

We’re stopping in for a quick catchup episode on our recent watches for 2020s era films! We close with a full detailed dive into Final Destination: Bloodlines, but before that, catch some non-spoiled discussion on:DropSaw XThe BlackeningAnother Simple FavorWoman of the HourSinnersMy Mom JayneThe MonkeyThe Ugly StepsisterFear Street: Prom QueenThe Dark and the WickedFriendshipJuror #2

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70:49

184. Novice Nyads (and intense women)

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Christine and Emily just can’t seem to stay out of the water. This week, it’s a pair of recent sporty stories about determined women and people they inspire/enrage. Join us for 2021’s The Novice (streaming on Kanopy and Netflix) and 2023’s Nyad (Netflix). WE HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO SAY ABOUT HOW IT’S OKAY TO SET GOALS AND ACHIEVE THEM AND OKAY SOMETIMES ALSO TOXIC. It’s a journey. Put on your swim cap and hop in!

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73:36

183. Our Favorite Boat Movies!

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/05/26

We’re on a boat! Well, quite a few of them actually. Christine and Emily go on a sailing expedition to discuss their favorite maritime movies. There will be pirates, snakes, ghosts, mystery, machetes, violins, time loops, and multiple Billy Zanes. Zip up that life vest and come aboard!

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83:14

182. Red Net

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/04/27

Christine and Emily say goodbye to Skype with the best kind of party: a pizza dot net one! That’s right, we’re diving into the complex web of online women with 1995’s techno-thriller classic The Net and 2023’s undefinable Red Rooms. We do deep into both, so spoilers are plentiful. We promise not to hack you. Now pour yourself a gibson smoothie and enjoy!

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117:44

181. The Last Skype Catchup

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/04/08

We’re back! It’s a catchup switcheroo as Emily named a few recent hits she hated that Christine somehow LIKED. Down is up, left is right, Romy is Michelle, and so much more. We do some spoiling of Heretic, Longlegs, Serenity, and Presence. Also on the docket: Never Talk to Strangers, Perfectly Good Moment, Disclosure, Wicked Minds, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, The Naked Gun, Chi-Raq, Dune Part 2, Saturday Night, The Brutalist, Secrets and Lies, Anora, Gladiator II, Sunset Boulevard, Caged, Heart

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56:02

Special Edition: Bystanders with Mary Beth McAndrews

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/02/09

We're back with more Bystanders! On this very special interview, Christine and Emily chat with director Mary Beth McAndrews about the history of female-made rape revenge films, dealing with fire stunts on a tiny budget, the possibilities of a Battle Bots found footage movie, and so much more. Be sure to follow Mary Beth via @mbmcandrews on the socials, the Scarred for Life podcast, and her work on Dread Central. Also, in case you STILL haven't listened to us, rent Bystanders! Watch it! Review it

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61:41

Special Edition: Bystanders with Jamie Alvey

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/01/27

We interrupt our irregularly scheduled programming to bring you a Very Special Episode! Christine and Emily welcome writer/actor Jamie Alvey for a discussion about Bystanders, a new genre film with an incredibly fresh perspective on revenge. Jamie comes loaded with introspection on the development, filming, and reception of this indie gem. Be sure to rent Bystanders on VOD and follow Jamie @jamiealvey for more news about upcoming projects.

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115:15

180. 2025 Starts With Catchup

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2025/01/12

New year, same plan! Christine and Emily greeth 2025 with a big batch of catchup! Our first half focuses almost entirely on 2023-2024 releases, then we close out with a big fat batch of horror. Selections include but are far from limited to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Megalopolis, Emilia Perez, Magpie, Nickel Boys, F Marry Kill, Y2KI, Saw the TV Glow, Nightbitch, Wicked, Conclave, His Three Daughters, Daddy’s Head, The Fog, Someone’s Watching Me, In a Violent Nature, Genocide, Murder Party, Cobweb,

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57:43

Stocking Stuffer 10.9 The Holiday Junkie & Season Wrapup

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/26

We're clearing the Christmas finish line with our big finale. Up first is Emily covering Lifetime's The Holiday Junkie, the directorial debut of star Jennifer Love Hewitt. Then we (well, I) dive into a review of the full season: bests and worsts, 2024 cozy cardigan observations, and a full ranking of the movies that were covered. We'll be back with Feminine Critique Proper in 2024, complete with Christine and more intelligence. Thanks again for listening and happy holidays!

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71:34

Stocking Stuffer 10.8 Holly & the Hot Chocolate with...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Did you know that the secret ingredient for the world’s best hot chocolate is…love? That’s one of many facts we learn when we dive into QVC’s debut film venture, Holly and the Hot Chocolate! Emily is joined by special guest star Josh Hurtado, film critic for Screen Anarchy, founder of Potentate Films, and certified Christmas movie completist. Follow his work on the various socials @hatefuljosh and discover someone who watches even more of these movies than Emily!

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93:02

Stocking Stuffer 10.7 The Case For Christmas with...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/22

It’s two Emilys for the price of one! On this very special and legally sound episode, Emily is joined by writer Emily Menez to tackle 2011’s The Case For Christmas. We get Dean Cain manhands, Johnny Cochran references, Canadian elves that are very much modeled on Elf, and so much more (including but not limited to a very dark theory about a dead cloying child!). Be sure to check out Emily Menez’s many ventures via https://emilymenez.net

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71:46

Stocking Stuffer 10.6 A '90s Christmas with Elizabeth...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Break out those cargo pants with the extra pockets! We’re here to Christmas party like it’s 1999, the Hallmark way. Emily is joined by friend of the pod and Head Hauntress Elizabeth Katheryn Gray to dive choker first into A ‘90s Christmas. Get ready for dial-up internet jokes and maybe, just maybe, some touching moments? We’ll see. Be sure to follow Elizabeth’s many ventures on Facebook and catch the finale of her show! https://www.blogtalkradio.com/archivistsbetonsexywitches

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75:39

Stocking Stuffer 10.5 Three Wiser Men and a Boy with...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/15

Parenting a baby is apparently easy: it’s kindergarten when things get really hard, or so sayeth our leads in Hallmark’s 2024 sequel to Three Wise Men and a Baby, Three Wiser Men and a Boy. Rejoining Emily are Hallmark experts Brandi and Dave Jackola. Follow their various ventures via @brandiwine and @djevildave, and be sure to check out Shield Podulation for random coverage of Star Trek and Brandi’s live youtube show, The Undready Room.

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57:04

Stocking Stuffer 10.4 The Santa Stakeout with Carol...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/11

Ho ho hope you’ve got a warrant for this one! Emily sits down with The Cultural Gutter’s Carol Borden to explore what the Denver (and also Wisconsin and maybe Canadian) holiday crime scene looks like through a Hallmark lens. It’s 2021’s The Santa Stakeout! Have a listen and find Carol’s incredible work over at https://culturalgutter.com

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69:07

Stocking Stuffer 10.3 Christian Mingle with Christine...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/08

Whoa boy, this one is something! Original recipe cohost Christine returns to help Emily navigate the challenges of dating in 2014 with Christian Mingle (something titled Christmas Mingle), a 90 minute ad (sort of?) for a very confusing matchmaking app. This movie is streaming on Tubi and written and directed by Corbin Bernsen. It’s a LOT to take in, but thankfully, holiday stalwart Lacey Chabert is there to help us through.

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Stocking Stuffer 10.2 Hot Frosty with Jason Fozzie...

The Feminine Critique Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Obviously, we weren’t going to let the season pass without tackling Netflix’s snowman hunk-woos-Lacey-Chabert movie. Emily brings the big guns in for this one with Jason Fozzie Nelson, an expert in all things snowman hunks. Don’t forget to support Jason by buying his book! No, it doesn’t include hunky snowmen, but if we can up the sales, the sequel surely will. https://www.amazon.com/Always-Side-Jason-Fozzie-Nelson/dp/B0C9FZVMCS

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