two chicks talking about flicks: a podcast

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…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget talk about two horror anthologies, Tales from the Hood and V/H/S. Tales from the Hood (1995), directed by Rusty Cundieff, follows three men into a funeral home where they hear ghastly tales. V/H/S (2012) is a found footage anthology directed by a bunch of dudes and…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget delve into two artifacts of Halloween nostalgia, the films The Haunted Mansion and Hocus Pocus. The Haunted Mansion, released in 2003, stars Eddie Murphy and Marsha Thomason, and features the very first curse to be uttered on Disney Channel, “Big a** termites!” Hocus Pocus, released in…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget talk about American masculinity, generational trauma, and teenage girl aesthetics in Jaws and House. Jaws was released in 1975 and directed by a child named Steven Spielberg. It stars a gigantic shark that does not look real enough according to the IMdB review section. House, released two…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two sort-of superhero movies, The Old Guard and Fast Color. The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron as Furiosa – sorry – Andy, an immortal warrior who is getting too old for this sh*t. It was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and is available to stream on…

Chick Flicks is back after a short hiatus! In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss two films centering around police violence against Black men, Fruitvale Station and If Beale Street Could Talk. Fruitvale Station, directed by Ryan Coogler, recreates the last day in the life of Oscar Grant, who was shot and…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two films about hereditary magic and curses, Practical Magic and Eve’s Bayou. Practical Magic, directed by Griffin Dunne, stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. This movie features perhaps the most iconic use of Harry Nilsson’s song Coconut. Eve’s Bayou, directed by Kasi Lemmons, stars Jurnee…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two films about warrior heroines in post-apocalyptic societies, Mad Max: Fury Road and Alita: Battle Angel. Mad Max: Fury Road is the fourth installment set in George Miller’s Australian desert post-apocalyptic world. It stars Tom Hardy, number one Himbo, and Charlize Theron. Alita: Battle Angel…

In this Chicklet, Bridget and McKenzie discuss The Invisible Man, a 2020 remake of a classic horror film. The Invisible Man stars Elisabeth Moss and is directed by Leigh Whannell. We will be transparent with you – there are spoilers in this discussion! Listen here.