two chicks talking about flicks: a podcast

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…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss the bad boys of Studio Ghibli in Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. Howl of Howl’s Moving Castle is tall, dark, and sometimes feathered. Haku of Spirited Away is the perfect companion for a ten year old girl because he’s mysterious, somewhat unavailable, and kind…

In this year end episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss their favorite movies of 2020 including Minari, First Cow, La Llorona, Emma, and Sound of Metal. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail. Bridget’s Top…

In this holiday themed episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss two recent Christmas movies, Happiest Season and Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square. Happiest Season (2020), billed as Hollywood’s first big budget queer holiday film, is directed by Clea Duvall and stars Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as a couple who needs to break…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two handsome, rich, and clever young women Emma of Emma (2020) and Cher of Clueless (1995). Emma (2020) was directed by Autumn de Wilde and stars Anya Taylor-Joy  and Johnny Flynn. Clueless (1995) was directed by Amy Heckerling and stars Alicia Silverstone and the immortal…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget talk about two YA films that address police brutality, See You Yesterday and The Hate U Give. See You Yesterday (2019), directed by Stefon Bristol, blends a story of police brutality with sci-fi themes. The Hate U Give, (2018), directed by George Tillman Jr. and based on…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss the vampire movie Blade and its inferior mimic, Underworld. Blade (1998) stars Wesley Snipes as the leather-clad Daywalking title character, who lives in between the human and vampire worlds. Underworld (2003) stars Kate Beckinsale as the similarly leather-clad Selene, a sad and underdeveloped vampire Juliet. Listen…