Shows
But Is It?S4 E13 Anna and the ApocalypseFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-12-091h 02
But Is It?S4 E12 YellowjacketsFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://libraetd.lib.virginia.edu/public_view/sj139353m Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-10-211h 06
But Is It?S4 E11 Why Women KillFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://doingsociology.org/2024/11/22/pedagogical-lessons-on-sex-gender-sexuality-and-feminisms-in-why-women-kill-season-1-vijitha-rajan/https://www.avclub.com/at-second-glance-why-women-kill-is-an-addictive-femini-1839077223Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-10-1446 min
But Is It?S4 E 10 & JulietFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-10-0752 min
But Is It?S4 E9 SupermanFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://forward.com/culture/film-tv/755209/superman-anti-israel-pro-palestine-james-gunn/ Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-08-1256 min
But Is It?S4 E8 KPop Demon HuntersFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://www.weareresonate.com/2025/07/how-netflixs-kpop-demon-hunter-became-a-global-hit-and-oscar-contender/ https://www.geeksout.org/2025/07/16/interview-with-maggie-kang-creator-of-kpop-demon-hunters/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20music%2C%20KPop,design%20had%20to%20fit%20that.https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/a-brief-history-of-kpop/ Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-07-291h 05
But Is It?S4 E7 But I’m a CheerleaderFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://thefridacinema.org/https://www.prideoc.com/Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-07-221h 10
But Is It?S4 E6 Grease 1 and 2For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/feminism/grease-is-feminist-actuallyhttps://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/grease-movie-slammed-homophobic-sexist-misogynist-107758-20230903https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/louisa-leontiades/grease-2-feminism_b_6561752.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200805-grease-2-the-flop-that-became-a-surprise-hithttps://awardswatch.com/grease-2-retrospective-how-the-horny-audacious-gender-swapped-sequel-became-a-bigger-better-cult-hit-than-its-predecessor/ https://shoshington.com/2018/10/01/grease-2-turns-40-empowers-female-characters/https://filmobsessive.com/film/film-analysis/film-genres/musicals/grease-2-its-the-one-you-should-want/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/praise-feminist-icon-stephanie-zinone-grease-2-better-grease-145548872.html?guccounter=1https://www.pajiba.c...
2025-07-221h 09
But Is It?S4 E5 Dirty Dancing Part TwoFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america/historical-abortion-law-timeline-1850-todayhttps://www.history.com/articles/reproductive-rights-timelinehttps://reproductiverights.org/case/scotus-mississippi-abortion-ban/https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-07-0841 min
But Is It?S4 E4 Dirty Dancing Part OneFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america/historical-abortion-law-timeline-1850-todayhttps://www.history.com/articles/reproductive-rights-timelinehttps://reproductiverights.org/case/scotus-mississippi-abortion-ban/https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-07-0139 min
But Is It?S4 E3 The Devil Wears PradaFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-06-171h 05
But Is It?S4 E2 MDWAPFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://www.mydadwroteaporno.com/https://medium.com/@samuelyeo/every-my-dad-wrote-a-porno-character-ranked-15138f685efahttps://www.buzzfeed.com/hopelasater/my-dad-wrote-a-porno-quotes Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-06-1046 min
But Is It?S4 E1 A League of Their OwnFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Show Notes:https://www.aagpbl.org/Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2025-06-0357 min
But Is It?S3 E15 The CraftFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-10-3048 min
But Is It?S3 E14 BeetlejuiceFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-10-2252 min
But Is It?S3 E13 FuriosaFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.thewrap.com/furiosa-george-miller-anya-taylor-joy-dialogue-mad-max/https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/05/30/furiosa-silence-new-mad-max-speaks-volumes-womens-agency-expert-film.htmlArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-10-1539 min
But Is It?S3 E12 Drop Dead GorgeousFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jul/23/drop-dead-gorgeous-20th-anniversary-dark-comedyArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-10-0828 min
But Is It?S3 E11 Fried Green TomatoesFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/9p290c60vhttps://aimisliterarymusings.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/fried-green-tomatoes-and-heteronormativity/https://xtramagazine.com/culture/tv-film/fried-green-tomatoes-lesbian-representation-film-214645https://www.spectrumsouth.com/queer-fried-green-tomatoes/ Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and T...
2024-10-0137 min
But Is It?S3 E10 Charlie’s AngelsFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/elizabeth-banks-charlies-angels-marketed-feminist-manifesto-1234767088/https://gen.medium.com/the-surprisingly-feminist-and-deeply-silly-legacy-of-charlies-angels-f0408eda50c2https://slate.com/culture/2019/11/charlies-angels-2019-movie-reboot-kristen-stewart.htmlhttps://crimereads.com/the-strange-cultural-legacy-of-charlies-angels/https://deadline.com/2022/09/elizabeth-banks-charlies-angels-not-a-feminist-manifesto-1235128999/Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/
2024-09-2430 min
But Is It?S3 E9 The Princess DiariesFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-09-1734 min
But Is It?S3 E8 Turning RedFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.femcatholic.com/post/turning-red-shines-light-on-womens-intergenerational-struggle-for-self-acceptancehttps://thelowell.org/11389/uncategorized/turning-red-is-a-turning-point-in-coming-of-age-films/https://www.fibroidfighters.org/blog/is-pixars-turning-red-movie-about-periods/https://www.thepennmoviegoer.com/movie-review/pixars-turning-red-the-antidote-against-everything-thats-wrong-in-hollywoodhttps://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/mar/24/turning-red-defiantly-asian-female-criticsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast...
2024-09-1040 min
But Is It?S3 E7 Parks and RecreationFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://web.archive.org/web/20210510085926/https://nymag.com/arts/tv/features/55851/ https://lamag.com/tv/parks-and-recreation-5000-candles-lil-sebastian-mark-rivers https://wlrc.uic.edu/programs/special-initiatives/breathing-room/leslie-knope/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/feb/24/parks-and-recreation-prime-time-feminism-laughshttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00335630.2021.1984552https://www.suu.edu/hss/comm/masters/capstone/thesis/b-m-bahr.pdfhttps://about-face.org/nb...
2024-09-0342 min
But Is It?S3 E6 Spice GirlsFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://m.independent.ie/entertainment/music/20-years-of-girl-power-were-the-spice-girls-feminists-or-just-opportunists/34859274.html https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/14/spice-girls-how-girl-power-changed-britain-review-fabulous-and-intimatehttps://name3songs.com/2021/11/27/spice-girls-the-group-that-changed-feminism-and-the-media-forever/amp/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/arts/music/spice-girls-girl-power.htmlArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/H...
2024-08-2738 min
But Is It?S3 E5 MoxieFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-08-201h 10
But Is It?S3 E4 10 Things I Hate About YouFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.theswaddle.com/cant-let-go-of-the-nuanced-depictions-of-flawed-feminism-in-10-things-i-hate-about-you-despite-its-sexist-plotArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-08-131h 00
But Is It?S3 E3 Girls Just Want to Have FunFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:Book Beth referenced - Never Whistle at Night by Shane HalkArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-08-0639 min
But Is It?S3 E2 Mean GirlsFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/movies/mean-girls-tina-fey.htmlArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-07-3039 min
But Is It?S3 E1 BarbieFor more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://news.temple.edu/news/2023-07-19/barbie-s-world-why-story-and-marketing-barbie-mattershttps://screencraft.org/blog/america-ferreras-glorious-barbie-monologue-explained The song Beth refers to is Fight Song by Rachel Platten.The book on Seth MacFarlane’s Instagram that Traci refers to is The Chaos Machine by Max Fisher.Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.or...
2024-07-2355 min
But Is It?S2 E15 Wonder WomanIn this episode, we ask the question, when it was released, Wonder Women felt like a revolutionary female-led film, but did it spark the revolution we thought it would? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.spotlightjournal.org/issue-ii/feminism-and-the-female-superhero-gender-in-wonder-womanhttps://fashionista.com/2017/06/wonder-woman-film-costumeshttps://ameliaseamstress.wordpress.com/2017/07/01/movie-costume-review-wonder-woman/https://nerdist.com/article/wonder-woman-music-theme-cello-solo-tina-guo/?amphttps://www.gq.com/story/wonder-woman-reviewh...
2024-07-0949 min
But Is It?S2 E14 Lisa FrankensteinIn this episode, we ask the question, Lisa Frankenstein has been dubbed a highschool horror rom com, but is it deeper than that? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.reddit.com/r/AMCScreenUnseen/comments/1ajvqmu/what_did_you_think_of_lisa_frankenstein/ https://scriptmag.com/interviews-features/character-informing-the-narrative-a-conversation-with-lisa-frankenstein-screenwriter-diablo-codyhttps://www.vogue.com/article/diablo-cody-lisa-frankenstein-interviewArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sa...
2024-07-0230 min
But Is It?S2 E13 Sex EducationIn this episode, we ask the question, Sex Education explores the universal theme of sexual coming of age, but is it sex positive? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sex-education-season-4-transgender-rights-netflix-terf-uk-1234830399/https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2020/02/why-netflixs-sex-education-is-so-importanthttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/sep/21/sex-education-final-season-four-review-one-long-list-of-frustrationshttps://inews.co.uk/culture/television/sex-education-series-4-netflix-review-final-season-cringey-disappointment-2631315#:~:text=This%20new%20school%20is%20%E2%80%9Cstudent,woke%E...
2024-06-251h 03
But Is It?S2 E12 Mad Max: Fury RoadIn this episode, we ask the question, Mad Max Fury Road at face value is a macho film with cars, explosions and guns, but is it actually feminist? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-06-1834 min
But Is It?S2 E11 To Wong Foo and Priscilla, Queen of the DesertIn this episode, we ask the question, Priscilla and To Wong Foo were released around the same time and portray three drag queens traveling cross country, but do they tell the same story?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://tigernewspaper.com/revisiting-the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-deserts-influence/https://madammiaow.blogspot.com/2009/03/priscilla-queen-of-desert-review-looks.html?m=1Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/
2024-04-1653 min
But Is It?S2 E10 DickinsonIn this episode, we ask the question: Dickinson is not an accurate historical representation of Emily’s life, but does it still capture her feminist spirit?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.References and Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Dickinsonhttps://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Ho...
2024-04-0938 min
But Is It?S2 E9 CluelessIn this episode, we ask the question, Clueless is a 90s retelling of the feminist classic Emma, but is it itself feminist?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Resources:https://feministing.com/2015/07/22/its-fine-to-like-clueless-but-dont-call-it-a-feminist-movie/https://philosophynow.org/issues/109/Clueless Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller
2024-04-0240 min
But Is It?S2 E8 GhostbustersIn this episode, we ask the question, Ghostbusters doesn’t have an overtly feminist message, but is it feminist?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-03-2631 min
But Is It?S2 E7 Bridgerton In this episode, we ask the question, Bridgerton is known for its colorblind casting, but is it feminist?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.businessinsider.com/julia-quinn-bridgerton-book-changes-season-2-breakdown-interview-2022-4https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a39372380/julia-quinn-interview-bridgerton-season-2/Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and T...
2024-03-2049 min
But Is It?S2 E6 Sleeping BeautyIn this episode, we ask the question: Sleeping Beauty is one of the most iconic examples of what a Disney princess is, but is Aurora a good role model?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.References and Resources:https://www.instagram.com/kierra_lewis1/https://bookshop.orgFollow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/
2024-03-1344 min
But Is It?S2 E5 9 to 5 In this episode, we ask the question: 9 to 5 is about the quintessential abusive workplace of the late 20th century, but is it still relevant today?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-03-0640 min
But Is It?S2 E4 Lessons in ChemistryIn this episode, we ask the question: Lessons in Chemistry is a feminist look at women working in the 50s and 60s, but is it an accurate portrayal of women for the time?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://screenrant.com/lessons-in-chemistry-harriet-difference-book-scope-producers/ https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timelinehttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/when-could-women-get-credit-cards/ Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.or...
2024-02-2759 min
But Is It?S2 E3 The Woman in MeIn this episode, we ask the question: The Woman in Me is Britney’s chance to tell her story, but is it also the story of a feminist awakening?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://bookshop.org/https://www.mahoganybooks.com/Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Be...
2024-02-2056 min
But Is It?S2 E2 First Wives ClubIn this episode, we ask the question: First Wives Club is about female empowerment, but is it pitting women against women?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Apperson
2024-02-1328 min
But Is It?S2 E1 HairsprayIn this episode, we ask the question: Hairspray is a cult classic that is anti-racist and body inclusive, but is it?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/partnership-john-waters-and-divine/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/queer-history-a-history-of-queer/ https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230608-john-waters-on-hairspray-at-35-i-gave-it-a-happy-ending-and-in-real-life-that-didnt-happen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2C0FHfy6RA&ab_c...
2024-02-061h 12
But Is It?S1 E15 Love Actually/Die Hard/Love HardIn this episode, we ask the questions: Love Actually is a favorite Christmas movie, but is it actually the worst Christmas movie ever?, Some consider Die Hard a Christmas movie, but is it?, and Love Hard is a movie about catfishing but is it still a really cute Christmas movie?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://anotherangrywoman.com/2016/12/18/making-fists-with-your-toes-towards-a-feminist-analysis-of-die-hard/ https://www.workersliberty.org/story/2021-12-14/womens-fightback-die-hard-feminist-moviehttps://w...
2023-12-201h 11
But Is It?S1 E14 Hocus PocusIn this episode, we ask the question, Hocus Pocus is a Halloween favorite But is it better the second time around?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/hocus-pocus-feminist-film-halloween-movie-sarah-jessica-parker-bette-midler-child-free-witches-feminism/72916https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/sanderson-sisters-hocus-pocus-feminist-iconshttps://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2022/10/06/hocus-pocus-2-nostalgia-millennials-243901Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/...
2023-10-3135 min
But Is It?S1 E 13 Rocky Horror Picture ShowIn this episode, we ask the question, is Rocky Horror Picture Show is an iconic cult classic but is it a great film or is it a great community?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://nofilmschool.com/rocky-horror-picture-show-best-cult-classichttps://semgulf.com/news/5-reasons-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-is-still-relevant-in-2022/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200618-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-the-film-thats-saved-liveshttps://weimar-project.page/about-the-term-transvestite/https://aninjusticemag.com/gently-ripping-apart-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-ce2ff8022e60?gi=788265fd8cb0
2023-10-2450 min
But Is It?S1 E12 Schitt’s CreekIn this episode, we ask the question, is Schitts Creek is heralded for its lack of homophobia but is it intersectional?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-54240141https://aninjusticemag.com/5-ways-schitts-creek-got-it-right-1860aece33b6https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/schitts-creek-the-town-where-everyone-fits-in-and-lgbt-phobia-does-not-9846631.htmlhttps://www.fanbyte.com/trending/the-unspoken-queer-horror-of-schitts-creekhttps://mmosner.medium.com/6-reasons-why-schitts-creek-is-the-worst-show-on-tv-1a44d7015114Artist and Labor...
2023-10-1752 min
But Is It?S1 E11 The GooniesIn this episode, we ask the question, The Goonies is remembered as a movie where misfits overcome and people aren’t what they seem, but is it full of harmful stereotypes?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/dpdfilm/chapter/the-goonies-1985/https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-things-you-ignore-goonies/robert-f-masonhttps://www.grunge.com/37312/dark-truth-behind-goonies/https://www.popoptiq.com/the-goonies-three-decades-on-problematic-but-still-fun/https://www.rogerebert.co...
2023-10-1043 min
But Is It?S1 E10 Everything Everywhere All At OnceIn this episode, we ask the question, is Everything Everywhere All At Once is celebrated as an Asian story, but is it only an Asian story?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://vogue.sg/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-viewpoint-asian-representation/https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/05/04/everything-everywhere-asian-american-pessimism/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/films/why-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-is-the-future-of-lgbtq-storytelling/https://scalawagmagazine.org/2023/03/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-queer/https://filmdaze.net/mom-can-you-see-me-queer-grief-in-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/https://www.filmfreakcentral.net/ffc/2022/03/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-1.htmlhttps://slate...
2023-10-0344 min
But Is It?S1 E9 Game of ThronesIn this episode, we ask the question, throughout the progression of the series, Game of Thrones was faced with increasing criticism of racism and misogyny, but is it racist and misogynistic?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.themarysue.com/we-will-no-longer-be-promoting-hbos-game-of-thrones/ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/apr/06/there-are-no-black-people-on-game-of-thrones-why-is-fantasy-tv-so-whitehttps://medium.com/dukeuniversity/is-game-of-thrones-racist-5e58a73f27bchttps://www.tor.com/2019/06/10/game-of-thrones-complex-relationship-to-racism-and-colonialism/https://w...
2023-09-2647 min
But Is It?S1 E8 Pop PrincessesIn this episode, we ask the question, the late 90s and early 2000s ushered in an era in of girl power and young women seemingly in control, but was it real power?For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.stylist.co.uk/books/britney-spears-christina-aguilera-rivalry/579560https://parade.com/news/christina-aguilera-reflects-on-pink-britney-spears-feuds-early-2000s https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/oct/10/edvulliamy.theobserverArtist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.o...
2023-09-1930 min
But Is It?S1 E7 The BirdcageIn this episode, we as the question, The Birdcage is seen as breaking boundaries and bringing queer culture to the mainstream, but is it as groundbreaking as we think? For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://deepfocusreview.com/reviews/the-birdcage/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210310-the-birdcage-at-25-a-pioneering-moment-in-mainstream-cinemahttps://variety.com/2023/film/news/nathan-lane-robin-williams-protected-coming-out-gay-1235565177/ https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/hiv-aids-crisis-timelinehttps://mashable.com/article/the-birdcage-pridehttps...
2023-09-1234 min
But Is It?S1 E6 Sex and the CityIn this episode we ask the question, “Sex and the City was heralded as an iconic piece of progressive pop culture, but is it?”For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/apr/16/women.filmhttps://movieweb.com/sex-and-the-city-feminist-or-stereotypes/ https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/sex-and-the-city-tv-film-carrie-bradshaw-feminism-sexism/210642https://bust.com/sex-and-the-city-legacy/https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/sex-and-the-city-feministhttps://sfonline.barnard.edu/hbo/printbmo.htm...
2023-09-0530 min
But Is It?S1 E5 Jennifer’s BodyIn this episode we ask the question, “Jennifer’s Body was supposed to be and has been reclaimed as a feminist horror film, but is it?”For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.thelily.com/jennifers-body-has-become-a-hallmark-of-queer-horror-these-fans-explain-why/https://bookshop.org/p/books/candy-girl-a-year-in-the-life-of-an-unlikely-stripper-diablo-cody/7781227?ean=9781592402731Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org/Hosts...
2023-08-2920 min
But Is It?S1 E4 MinxIn this episode, we ask the question, “Minx centers the idea of the objectification of men as liberating for women, but is it?”For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTwitterTikTokThreadsReferences and Research:https://collider.com/minx-tv-show-feminism-explained-hbo-max/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022/03/10896052/minx-hbo-joyce-white-feminism-interviewhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-possibility-transforming-professional-and-personal-life-rosamund-stone-zander/8794188?ean=9780142001103Artist and Labor Support:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://www.wga.org/https://www.wgaeast.org...
2023-08-2233 min
But Is It?S1 E3 SixIn this episode, we ask the question, “Six is viewed as a feminist reimagining of history, but is it a superficial feminism?”For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTikTokTwitterThreadsWhere to see Six:Lena Horne Theatre in NYC Vaudeville Theatre in London US Tour References and Research:https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/01/22/six-broadway-musical-coming-to-ohio-theatre-in-columbus/69815115007/https://amherststudent.com/article/six-reimagines-history-in-new-empowering-feminist-pop-musical/https://pennstate.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/examining-the-histo-remix-public-memory-burkean-identification-anhttps...
2023-08-1527 min
But Is It?S1 E2 WednesdayIn this episode, we ask the question, “Wednesday celebrates female relationships, but is it feminist?”For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTwitterTikTokThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13443470/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://blackgirlnerds.com/redefining-feminism-why-morticia-and-wednesday-addams-are-the-underrated-feminists-we-need/https://collider.com/wednesday-mother-daughter-relationship/https://missempowher.com/blogs/news/weird-girls-welcomed-netflix-s-wednesday-is-the-female-representation-we-need-right-nowhttps://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/wednesday-fans-hope-season-2-enid-romance/https://thevarsity.ca/2023/02/04/wednesday-addams-isnt-like-other-girls-or-is-she/https://theeverygirl.com/netflix-wednesday-love-triangle-trope/Artist and Labor Support:...
2023-08-0824 min
But Is It?S1 E1 Bring It OnIn this episode, we ask the question, “Bring It On passes the Bechdel Test, but is it feminist?”For more content and to support our podcast, visit our Patreon.Follow us on social:InstagramTwitterTikTokThreadsReferences and Research:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204946/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://www.mic.com/articles/124224/bring-it-on-15th-anniversary-feminist-cheerleadershttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/bring-it-on-intersectional-feminism_b_7064800https://www.shethepeople.tv/home-top-video/bring-it-on-completes-20-years-teen-movie/https://lwlies.com/articles/black-female-empowerment-in-bring-it-on/Artist and Labor Support:https://ente...
2023-08-0122 min
But Is It?Season 1 TrailerOur pop culture can be seen as feminist, queer-affirming, anti-racist…but is it? Join us as we question everything we know about pop culture through an intersectional feminist lens.Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Threads: @butisitpodHosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci MuellerMusic by Devin WallArtwork by Anna Mueller
2023-07-1201 min