two chicks talking about flicks: a podcast

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and Mckenzie wander deep into an Irish forest to talk about the films Secret of Kells and Wolfwalkers. Secret of Kells (2009) and Wolfwalkers (2020) were both produced by the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Both films feature precocious kids who form a bond with mysterious spiritfolk, and…

In this episode of Chick flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss star power in spy movies in the films Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Long Kiss Goodnight. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as married assassins who need to work through a lot of marital issues. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) stars…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie revisit two twee movies of the early 2000s, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Amelie. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, directed by Michel Gondry, stars Jim Carey and Kate Winslet in a lo-fi sci-fi winterscape. Amelie, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, stars Audrey Tatou as…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two heist movies, Widows and Ocean’s Eleven. Widows (2018) was directed by Steve McQueen from a script co-written by McQueen and Gillian Flynn. It stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debecki. Ocean’s Eleven (2001) was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars affable men George…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss two movies about cults, The Other Lamb and Martha Marcy May Marlene. The Other Lamb (2020), directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, follows a young girl who begins to question the leadership of the man she was taught to follow. It stars Raffey Cassidy and Michiel Huisman.…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget compare two films that were released in 2019 and feature the folkloric figure of La Llorona. The Curse of La Llorona (directed by Michael Chaves) is a big studio horror flick released within the Conjuring cinematic universe, while La Llorona (directed by Jayro Bustamante) is an…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss the religion-themed teen comedies Yes God Yes and Saved! Yes God Yes (2020) is directed and written by Karen Maine. It stars Natalia Dyer as a Catholic school girl who is beginning to explore her sexuality. Saved! (2004) is directed by Brian Dannelly and stars…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss the films Judas and the Black Messiah and the Murder of Fred Hampton. Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) is directed by Shaka King and stars Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, and Dominique Fishback. The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) is a documentary directed by Howard…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget cover Promising Young Woman and Drive, two films that ask, “Can neon lights, great soundtracks, and handsome stars save a movie?” Promising Young Woman (2020) stars Carey Mulligan and is written and directed by Emerald Fennell. Drive (2011) stars Ryan Gosling at peak-dreaminess, Carey Mulligan, and…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie delve into the worlds of sexy teens, magic, and friendship with The Craft and The Covenant. The Craft (1996) stars Rachel True, Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk, and Robin Tunney as four teen witches who use their powers to punish racists, heal wounds, and protect themselves. The…