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We Really Like Her!TIFF 2022 Wrap-Up!Much like cinema, we're back, baby! Our official TIFF 2022 dispatch is here. Grab a pen and paper (if you're an analog lover like Emily) because we've got women-directed recommendations for your fall watchlists: Canadian gems ROSIE, THIS PLACE, and UNTIL BRANCHES BEND, genre faves THE PEOPLE'S JOKER, SUSIE SEARCHES, and NANNY, and soon-to-be indie darlings THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER, I LIKE MOVIES, and CORSAGE.2022-11-0256 minWe Really Like Her!Farewell to FondavisionOn the finale of their Fondavision miniseries, Emily and Danita try to wrap their heads around why someone as incredibly talented and charismatic as Jane Fonda would sign on to something as outrageously bad as 2014's This is Where I Leave You. After reviewing all the ways that movie could have treated Jane (and Kathryn Hahn and Rose Byrne) better, they launch into their Official Jane Rankings (hint: they have a very similar Top 6!) before offering a final word on what they learned from spending a year with the legendary actor and activist.2022-04-221h 02
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Stanley & Iris (1990)On the penultimate episode of WRLH's Fondavision miniseries, Danita and Emily hit the books with 1990's Stanley & Iris, a.k.a. the movie that supposedly made Jane Fonda leave acting for 15 years. Would this box-office bomb have succeeded if it chose a lane, focusing solely on the title characters' attempt to combat adult illiteracy (with a lil' romance still thrown in, of course)? Did John Williams actually go off with that overtly wistful score? Why don't more movies put Robert De Niro in glasses? What the heck was going on with Jane's wayward claw clips? And can someone please buy...2022-04-0140 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: The Morning After (1986)This week on WRLH! presents Fondavision, Emily & Danita need a tequila shot before watching (and talking about!) Sidney Lumet's The Morning After (1986). Was Jane drunk on set, or is that just an IMDb rumour? How much can one woman go through while perpetually hungover? Did this '80s thriller suffer from too much romance and not enough suspense? And most importantly, where can we get matching green velour suits?2022-03-1831 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: The China Syndrome (1979)Tonight on Fondavision (WRLH!'s miniseries dedicated to actor/activist Jane Fonda!), Danita and Emily have a lil' meltdown as they investigate 1979's The China Syndrome. Did this film, produced by and starring Jane, really start the war on nuclear power (a.k.a. "The Jane Fonda Effect"), or is that just another sexist conspiracy theory? How does journalist Kimberly Wells compare to depictions of other women whistleblowers like Karen Silkwood (who Jane wanted to make a film about!) and Erin Brockovich? And what in the hell happened to the humanistic political thriller? This and more at 11!2022-03-0448 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Barbarella (1968)This week on another instalment of WRLH's Fondavision miniseries, Emily and Danita take a trip across multiple universes as they thrust themselves into the warped world of space-set sex bomb Barbarella (1968). Is it fair to call this orgasm machine of a film "feminist" when we know how damaging it was to Jane Fonda's personal and professional trajectory? Was Jane really drunk while shooting the opening striptease? Where does one procure a pink spaceship? And is it possible to enjoy this absolute trip of a movie without getting stoned out of your mind first?2022-02-1842 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: California Suite & Coming Home (1978)This week on WRLH! presents Fondavision, Emily and Danita make it a special 2-for-1 episode with a double bill of California Suite and Coming Home. From revamping her image to making some of the most important films of her career, no one was busier than Jane in the late 1970s. So, how do these two very different roles from the same year fit into Jane's filmography? Would you rather live with Jane Fonda or Alan Alda? Is young Jon Voight hot? And while we love Hal Ashby, why was he so mad about *that* sex scene?2022-02-0457 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: On Golden Pond (1981)Danita and Emily are back from their winter break and ready to backflip into Jane Fonda's filmography! In this new episode of WRLH! miniseries Fondavision, they revisit the movie that Jane made to get her estranged father, Henry, an Oscar: 1981 sappy smash On Golden Pond. Did Jane really have beef with Katharine Hepburn on set, or is this another Debra Winger/Shirley MacLaine situation? How does Norman and Chelsea's strained relationship (which includes him ignoring her, criticizing her weight, and being unafraid to tell her he doesn't like her) compare to Jane and Henry's? And can this movie, which asks...2022-01-1347 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)On this week's episode of We Really Like Her!'s FONDAVISION miniseries, Emily & Danita travel back in time to the depressing, depression-era La Monica Ballroom. What do today's reality shows have in common with the cruel dance marathons of the 1920s & '30s? How much did Jane draw from her personal life to craft the complex, cynical Gloria? And was this role the real catalyst for both the next decade of her career and her activism?2021-12-1548 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Cat Ballou (1965)"Well now friends just lend an ear, for you're now about to hear ... the ballad of Cat Ballou!" On this week's episode of We Really Like Her!'s FONDAVISION miniseries, Danita and Emily ride into Wolf City, Wyomin' to hang with the infamous Cat Ballou. How did this zany, 1960s comedy-western (a favourite of Bryan Cranston and the Farrelly Brothers?) get away with giving Lee Marvin two scenery-chewing roles while Jane Fonda (who played the *titular* Cat) an underdeveloped one? Would it have been better as a full-fledged musical with Jane singing alongside the late, great Nat King Cole and...2021-12-0134 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Agnes of God (1985)Get thee to a nunnery as this week's episode of FONDAVISION (a Jane Fonda miniseries from WRLH!) takes Emily and Danita to heaven and hell and back. Yes, it's time to talk 1985 nun-centric "neo-noir" AGNES OF GOD, which sees Jane playing a slightly unethical psychiatrist who is trying to help a sister (an incredibly committed Meg Tilly) out with her minor baby murder problem. What is this movie trying to say about sexual abuse within the church, if at all? Is this the most Jane has ever smoked in a movie (and with Anne Bancroft, natch)? And what's this about...2021-11-1735 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Tout va bien (1972)After workin' 9 to 5, Danita and Emily are clocking back in with another politically charged film about workplace hazards: Tout va bien (1972). All is NOT well as they investigate how the sausage was made on this anti-capitalist film about class wars in France. Were Jean-Luc Godard and Jean-Pierre Gorin really just using Jane as a prop for their political agendas, or was this a film that Jane simply needed to make as she made a very pivotal turn in her personal and professional life? What is with Jane's obsession with playing journalists? And, most importantly, were all of her character's outfits...2021-11-0330 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: 9 to 5 (1980)Emily and Danita are back on the clock with an all-new episode of Fondavision, WRLH!'s special series dedicated to ACTor and ACTivist Jane Fonda! Pour yourself a cup of ambition and pull up a chair as they revisit 9 to 5, the classic workplace comedy that truly wouldn't have made it past the interview stage if not for Jane. How does the film's office politics compare to current struggles for equity? Will we ever see a sequel (or at least an episode of Grace & Frankie with Dolly)? And, most importantly, what the hell is that milky cocktail Jane is drinking in...2021-10-2035 minWe Really Like Her!Emily & Danita at TIFF21: Part 2We saw so many great movies directed by women at TIFF21 that we couldn't fit them all into one episode! Reporting post-festival, we get into Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog, Mia Hansen-Løve's Bergman Island, Betsy West & Julie Cohen's Julia, and Justine Bateman's Violet. Meanwhile, if you've been wondering about the return of FONDAVISION, we're back on October 13 with the comedy classic 9 to 5. We also want to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Wayne's World, our first screening back at the Revue Cinema. Our next IRL event is on October 27 & we're s...2021-09-2951 minWe Really Like Her!Emily & Danita at TIFF21: Part 1After a short summer hiatus, we're back! Dispatching from the Toronto International Film Festival, your trusty (and tired!) co-hosts have been watching a lot of movies directed by women - at home and IRL! This week, we are covering the Best of the Fest so far: Penny Lane's delightful LISTENING TO KENNY G, Céline Sciamma's emotional PETITE MAMAN, Danis Goulet's powerful NIGHT RAIDERS, Ruth Paxton's eerie A BANQUET, Jenna Cato Bass' spooky MLUNGU WAM, and Julia Ducournau's killer TITANE.2021-09-1655 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Klute (1971)In an all-new episode of Fondavision, Emily and Danita get hung up on Bree Daniels, the true star and subject of the neo-noir classic Klute (1971). Why is fruit so titillating? Is Emily a True Freak for listening to the spine-tingling soundtrack on repeat? Was Bree *actually* faking it with John Klute? Can long-time "friend of the podcast" Ann Roth style us for the fall season? And will this authentic portrayal of a complicated woman who goes to therapy go down in history as Jane Fonda's most important and influential role ever?2021-08-1848 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Steelyard Blues (1973)From Bob and Jane to Don and Jane! In an all-new Fondavision, Emily and Danita escape with the rag-tag team of ex-cons of Steelyard Blues (1973), the second on-screen collab between Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. Is this scatterbrained comedy worth watching outside of the truly electric chemistry between the aforementioned former power couple? How did future Everybody Loves Raymond star Peter Boyle get a better wig budget than Jane? And will Danita ever stop listening to the zany soundtrack that stood in for any semblance of plot development?2021-07-2932 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: The Electric Horseman (1979)In the finale of Fondavision's Bob & Jane trilogy, WRLH! co-hosts Danita and Emily take a ride with The Electric Horseman (1979)! Is this western romance co-starring Willie Nelson the Ultimate Robert Redford/Jane Fonda Experience? Where does one get a purple light-up get-up like Sonny Steele wears? Has Bradley Cooper, famed director of A Star is Born (2018), seen this film? And where does this story about a man, a woman and a show pony fit in with Jane's overall legacy as an actor/activist?2021-07-1437 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Our Souls at Night (2017)Have some more fun with Bob and Jane as Danita and Emily take on the most recent (and final?) Redford/Fonda collab: 2017's Our Souls at Night! How has Jane's chemistry with her favourite co-star evolved over the years? How does this Netflix original compare to Danita's favourite movie, TIFF 2018 selection The Old Man & the Gun? And what the hell was Young Sheldon doing in this tender film about finding love and connection in old(er) age?2021-06-3039 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Period of Adjustment (1962)This week on FONDAVISION ... Jane Fonda doing her best Blanche DuBois in a sub-textually queer film from the writer of Funny Girl (the play and film)! Listen in as Emily and Danita navigate Tennessee Williams adaptation Period of Adjustment (1962), which features one of Jane's earliest on-screen performances. Is this black-and-white MGM picture just another silly pitstop on Jane's way to serious superstardom, or does it have some sneakily forward-thinking themes that would steer the course of her career forevermore?2021-06-0242 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)After a brief hiatus, Danita and Emily are back with a new instalment of FONDAVISION! Join them as they cringe through Jane's most problematic movie yet: 1977's Fun with Dick and Jane. What was Activist Jane thinking when she made this failed satire that includes raging homophobia, transphobia, racism and misogyny? What's the Real True Hollywood Story behind those rainbow socks she wore in it? And, most importantly, where does this movie rank on the FONDAVISION scale of success?2021-05-1936 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Monster-in-Law (2005)In the second episode of WRLH!'s Jane Fonda series, Emily and Danita take cakes to the face with the challenging (and, honestly, occasionally chuckle-worthy) Monster-in-Law (2005). Was this early aughts comedy the triumphant return to cinema that Jane may have hoped it would be after 15 years? Where's the sequel starring Wanda Sykes as the scene-stealing Ruby (and only Wanda Sykes as the scene-stealing Ruby)? Has there ever been better horror girl representation than J.Lo and Jane watching A Nightmare on Elm St.? And, most importantly, what did Jane think of Jennifer's performance in Hustlers?2021-04-2858 min
We Really Like Her!Fondavision: Book Club (2018)WE'RE BACK, BABY! Join We Really Like Her! co-hosts Emily and Danita as they kick off Fondavision — a new series dedicated to the iconic works of the one and only Jane Fonda — with the politically and erotically charged opus that is Book Club (2018).Is it as good as they remember it was when they saw in theatres with Emily's mom and their friend Candis while drunk on rosé? Is Jane's character, Vivian, the direct descendant of Samantha Jones? And did Don Johnson (Dakota Johnson's father to Danita) fall in ~TRUE LOVE~ with Jane while shooting this movie? Find out th...2021-04-1455 min
We Really Like Her!Our Favourite Women-Directed Films of the 2010sClimb into our fur(s) and get cozy because we’re closing out 2019 with an extended episode dedicated to our favourite films directed by women this past decade! We’re talking everything from underrated tearjerkers (YOUR SISTER’S SISTER, anyone?) and acclaimed dramedies (LADY BIRD!) to fearless horror flicks (remember THE VOICES?) and genre-defying docs (here’s looking at you, SHIRKERS). Plus, we reveal our top movie of 2019 (it is, shockingly, unanimous!) and which gore-geous horror film we’ll be screening at Toronto’s Revue Cinema on January 30! We Really Like Her! is produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Stein...2019-12-111h 39
We Really Like Her!Penelope Spheeris & 'Wayne's World'Which hit film is heartfelt, hilarious, head-banging, and helmed by a most righteous babe of punk cinema? It’s WAYNE’S WORLD (party time, excellent)! In honour of Emily’s birthday, we’re bowing down to Penelope Spheeris’s WAY worthy 1992 comedy about friendship, “foxy” ladies, and finding success on your own terms. Let’s look straight into the camera and address important questions like, did you ever find haiku writer, secret drummer and possible Scorpio Garth Algar endlessly relatable? Also, has there ever been a more excellent faux rocker chick than - cue Gary Wright’s “Dream Weaver” - Tia Carrere’s Cassandr...2019-11-291h 01
We Really Like Her!Kasi Lemmons & 'Eve's Bayou' (with Lu Asfaha)This week we’re taking a trip to 1960s Louisana with Toronto filmmaker Lu Asfaha! As Kasi Lemmons tours the world with her new film, HARRIET, we’re revisiting her magical debut feature, EVE’S BAYOU, a film about growing up, sisterhood and the complicated nature of memory. After lamenting the fact that Lemmons didn’t get all the calls after this truly remarkable work (which Roger Ebert dubbed best film of 1997!!) killed at the box office, we celebrate the other incredible women who helped her bring the film to life (including cinematographer Amy Vincent, actresses Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Debbi Morgan...2019-11-131h 08
We Really Like Her!Mary Lambert and ‘Pet Sematary’ I & IIFor this year’s Halloween episode, we’re digging up a forgotten favourite! Yes, it’s time to revive the conversation around director Mary Lambert and her grossly (emphasis on the GROSS!) underrated 1989 adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Follow us to the forests of Ludlow, Maine as we unearth our true feelings about the 2019 remake and the ways in which it (im)pales in comparison to Mary’s revolting and revolutionary take. We also mourn the loss of Mary’s original concept for Pet Sematary II (which would have followed Ellie Creed!) and wonder whether the Fun and Fucked Up ho...2019-10-301h 02
We Really Like Her!Heather Langenkamp & 'New Nightmare' (with Lindsay Traves)One, two, a new episode for you! We’re back from our hiatus to celebrate the 25th anniversary of NEW NIGHTMARE with dreamghoul and fellow horror lover Lindsay Traves. Join us in the boiler room as we slice and dice the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET franchise, revisiting Heather Langenkamp’s ongoing role as Nancy Thompson. Why do we still scream for Robert Englund as literal child murderer Freddy Krueger, but hardly ever talk about Nancy, a true survivor, pyjama enthusiast, and precursor to one of the best modern final girls (calling Sidney Prescott!)? And what would a new NEW NIGHTMARE look...2019-10-1658 min
We Really Like Her!TIFF19: Wrap-Up Episode!We're finally over our post-festival colds (okay, Emily's still coughing a bit) and ready to share our final TIFF thoughts! Settle in with a seasonal beverage (pumpkin spice cold brew, anyone?) and listen in as we reflect on all the women-directed films we saw, including new works from Kasi Lemmons (HARRIET) and Alma Har'el (HONEY BOY) as well as debut features from Aisling Chin-Yee (THE REST OF US, a.k.a. Danita's new favourite film!) and Rose Glass (SAINT MAUD). Plus, what did Movie Club think of Renée Zellweger's buzzed-about performance in JUDY? Will Beanie Feldstein be redefining teen c...2019-09-261h 17
We Really Like Her!TIFF19: Shelly Love on 'A Bump Along the Way'TIFF 2019 is fully underway and we were lucky enough to interview Shelly Love, director of A BUMP ALONG THE WAY. In this minisode, Shelly talks about the importance of childcare funding within film budgets, the process of preparing to make her first feature, and travelling with her two year old.We Really Like Her! is produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Danita Steinberg and theme song by Emily Milling.2019-09-0812 min
We Really Like Her!TIFF19: Karen Moore on 'Volcano'In our first interview of TIFF 2019, we chat with WORKIN’ MOMS writer Karen Moore about her directorial debut, VOLCANO! In this mini episode, Karen tells us why she, in particular, wanted to make a short film about two friends (Hannah Cheesman and Jess Salgueiro) sharing drinks and secrets at Toronto’s Shameful Tiki Bar. Plus, a few hot tips on the best spots to grab a drink during the fest and some words of wisdom for first-time directors. We Really Like Her! is produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Sound engineering by Perry Jackson and theme song by E...2019-09-0728 min
We Really Like Her!Bette Midler & 'Beaches'Pull up a Muskoka chair and a huge box of Kleenex because this week’s episode is dedicated to birthday girl Danita and two of her all-time faves: Bette Midler and BEACHES. Listen in as Danita looks back on her lifelong relationship with the Divine Miss M, including a devastating childhood story involving a VHS tape, an autograph, and a couple of extra 'D's (!). Plus, what does Emily really think of BEACHES after only watching it for the first time two years ago (with Danita, of course)? And did Garry Marshall really want there to be “more catfights” in this ode to...2019-08-141h 18
We Really Like Her!Martha Coolidge & 'Valley Girl' (with Alicia Fletcher)We’re, like, freaking out because Hollywood Suite archival producer and film programmer Alicia Fletcher is with us this week to talk about Martha Coolidge and her bitchin’ 1983 flick VALLEY GIRL! Listen in as we flip right out over this California-set riff on Romeo and Juliet, including its seriously cute cast (Deborah Foreman + Nic Cage 4 ever!), rad soundtrack (we melt for “I Melt with You”!), and totally tubular costumes. Why is this literally perfect movie not talked about as much as John Hughes’s entire (and, honestly, grody on reflection) filmography? The patriarchy can “Fuck off, fer sure! Like, totally!” We...2019-07-311h 06
We Really Like Her!Reese Witherspoon & 'Wild' (with Anne T. Donahue)Finish up your Snapple because it’s time to take an emotionally-charged tour through Reese Witherspoon’s career and filmography with writer and person Anne T. Donahue! Follow us as we travel down the Oscar-winning actress/producer’s many roles and career paths before we reach our final destination: her raw, riveting performance in Jean-Marc Vallée’s 2014 film WILD. Can we talk about Reese’s fearless commitment to Cheryl Strayed’s story about grief, loss, addiction and perseverance without making a pit-stop to address the Andrea Arnold / Big Little Lies controversy? Also, when is Reese going to do Anne’s book, NOBODY...2019-07-1755 min
We Really Like Her!Diablo Cody & 'Young Adult'It’s summer and we’re in *a mood* so we decided it was finally time to talk about the unfairly maligned and absolutely brilliant Diablo Cody. If we’re going to be honest to blog, we love everything Diablo does (Emily especially), but this week we’re focusing on one of her most challenging works: 2011’s YOUNG ADULT. Why does this uncompromising, uncomfortable character study about a depressed writer obsessed with her high school beau not get discussed more? Could it have something to do with how so many other Diablo scripts - JENNIFER’S BODY, TULLY, RICKI AND THE FLASH...2019-07-031h 04
We Really Like Her!Alicia Silverstone & 'Clueless' (with Bernita Rebeiro)Break out your purple clogs and your most capable outfit! Drunk Feminist Films cast member Bernita Rebeiro is in the passenger seat of our Jeep this week, giving us the 411 on why she’s still majorly, totally, butt crazy in love with Alicia Silverstone and her performance in CLUELESS. Better buckle up because we’re not only discussing Amy Heckerling’s, like, totally important teen film and its utterly aspirational protagonist, (fashion icon/do-gooder Cher Horowitz!), but also the “Crazy” gross trend that may have made Alicia say “Outie!” to other major acting roles. We Really Like Her! is produced by...2019-06-1957 min
We Really Like Her!Nicole Holofcener & 'Walking and Talking'This week, we are sitting and talking about Nicole Holofcener's debut film, critically-acclaimed ode to female friendship WALKING AND TALKING. How is it that this film, which paved the way for so many great modern works by and about women (including, yes, BRIDESMAIDS), isn’t talked about as much as the films of, say, Cameron Crowe and Noah Baumbach? And, more importantly, whatever happened to Anne Heche? All of this and more as we finally give the lovely, amazing, and recently Oscar-nominated Nicole the episode she deserves!We Really Like Her! is produced by Danita Steinberg and Emily Ga...2019-06-051h 01
We Really Like Her!'Booksmart' ReviewLace up your fave sneakers and put on your best jumpsuit because Emily and Danita are back with a sneak preview of Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, BOOKSMART! Listen up as they geek out over this new comedy that follows nerdy BFFs Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) as they attempt to get their party on for the first time the night before their high school graduation. Does this so-called SUPERBAD of the 2010s really make the grade in terms of its portrayal of teenage friendship, sexual inexperience and being “uncool”? Or is it, much like high school, way overhy2019-05-2244 min
We Really Like Her!Keri Russell & 'Waitress' (with Lindsey Romain)Hope you’re hungry because Danita, Emily and Nerdist writer/editor Lindsey Romain are serving up an all-new episode dedicated to Keri Russell in WAITRESS. On the menu: mourning the loss of late actor/writer/director Adrienne Shelly, drooling over pies (they’re better than cakes!), and predicting who Keri will play in a galaxy far, far away.We Really Like Her! is produced by Danita Steinberg and Emily Gagne, edited by Sonya Suraci, with a theme song by Emily Milling.2019-05-0850 min
We Really Like Her!Hot Docs '19: Stacey Tenenbaum on 'Pipe Dreams'Emily and Danita are in interview mode this week as they chat with Stacey Tenenbaum, the director of PIPE DREAMS, a documentary that follows five young organists as they compete in Canada’s prestigious International Organ Competition (or the CIOC) in Montreal. In anticipation of the film’s upcoming world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, we ask Stacey about the technical challenges of making a film about multiple subjects, subjectivity in documentary, and, most importantly, why we should all eat bananas when we are anxious. We Really Like Her! is produced by Danita Steinberg and...2019-04-2421 min
We Really Like Her!Michelle Williams & 'Take This Waltz'Emily and Danita are back from their escape to L.A. and ready to talk - at great length! - about the crown jewel of Brooklyn and star of almost every single indie drama directed by woman, Michelle Williams. While the second half of this episode is an extended ode to the sexiest film about Toronto (TAKE THIS WALTZ), there’s also talk of BLUE VALENTINE, DAWSON’S CREEK, MEEK’S CUTOFF and HALLOWEEN: H20. Speaking of HALLOWEEN, the girls share an exclusive, first-hand account of visiting Michael Myers’ bush! You don’t wanna wait to listen to this episode because ne...2019-04-101h 17We Really Like Her!'Juanita' ReviewThis week, Danita and Emily take a detour to review Juanita, a new Netflix dramedy starring the always incredible Alfre Woodard. Did Juanita ever eat the turkey leg she had with her at the start of her journey of self-discovery? Why did everyone keep asking her if she had a makeover when she wore a colour other than black? Is Blair Underwood okay? The girls ask these and more pressing questions, while also previewing their next episode (coming April 10)! Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2019-03-1331 minWe Really Like Her!Diane Lane & 'Under the Tuscan Sun'Bring your appetite and your best dress because Emily and Danita are taking an impromptu trip to Italy with Diane Lane and UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN! This 48-minute tour of Diane’s ridiculously cool life and filmography (ladies and gentlemen, THE FABULOUS STAINS!) also includes a detour to the land of worshipping all things Sandra Oh. And don’t miss Emily’s conspiracy theory about “the best movie of 2018” (hint: it’s not GREEN BOOK). Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Danita Steinberg. Theme music by Emily Milling.2019-02-2748 minWe Really Like Her!Interview with 'Ladyworld' director Amanda KramerTake a trip to LADYWORLD as Emily and Danita interview crazy cool filmmaker Amanda Kramer! Listen up as the trio chat about LADYWORLD’s upcoming screening at the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Next Wave Film Festival, as well as the implications of portraying female conflict on screen and the importance of challenging expectations through art. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2019-02-1418 minWe Really Like Her!Debra Winger & 'An Officer and a Gentleman' (with Steph Guthrie)Get carried away with Danita, Emily and Drunk Feminist Films co-founder Steph Guthrie as they discuss Debra Winger’s Oscar-nominated performance in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Listen in as they lift the so-called “difficult” actress up where she belongs, showering her with endless TERMS OF ENDEARMENT for her fearless drive to create memorable (and messy!) female characters. Plus, the first WRLH! sing-a-long? Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2019-02-061h 07We Really Like Her!Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher & 'When Harry Met Sally' (with Ariel Fisher)This week, Danita and Emily are having what Ariel Fisher’s having as they chat with the Fangoria writer and AFTER ALL podcast co-host about Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher and the best rom-com of all time, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Put on your best sweater and blazer combo for a stroll through Central Park and the incredible careers of Nora and Carrie (on and off camera). And of course, we spend some time tipping our hats to Meg Ryan's perfect hair.Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2019-01-231h 05We Really Like Her!Penny Marshall & 'Riding in Cars with Boys'Danita and Emily rev up for another year of celebrating all things women in film with some BIG love for late, great director/actress/tinted glasses aficionado Penny Marshall. Buckle in as they take a tour of Penny’s career, discussing why she was, truly, in a league of her own. Her final film, 2001’s RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS, is a perfect representation of her hilarious and heartfelt brand. Plus, details on WRLH!’s upcoming A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN screening and Penny tribute (January 24 at the Revue Cinema!). Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Son...2019-01-0947 minWe Really Like Her!What We Really Liked in 2018!Emily and Danita get emotional in all the ways as they look back on all the great films made by and/or starring women they watched this year. Settle in with a festive beverage of choice (or iced coffee, Danita’s fave) as they gush about everything from the “difficult women” of TULLY and CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?, to the film that changed both of their movie-going lives (it’s not, to Emily’s chagrin, MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN!), to their fave first watches (see: “the best movie of TIFF 2018”, THE JOY LUCK CLUB). Produced by Emily Gagne...2018-12-271h 06We Really Like Her!Dumplin' ReviewHere they go again! Danita and Emily are heading two doors down to review Netflix original movie Dumplin' (written, directed, produced and edited by women!). Join in as they sing the praises of Dolly Parton and Jen Aniston, look at the ways the film portrays female friendships and body image, and celebrate the fine, fabulous art of drag.2018-12-1253 minWe Really Like Her!Whoopi Goldberg & 'Fatal Beauty' (with Sarah-Tai Black)Emily and Danita are saying “Whoopi!” this week as film writer and Black Gold programmer Sarah-Tai Black stops in to talk about Whoopi Goldberg and her performance (and amazing wardrobe!!) in “action comedy thriller” Fatal Beauty. Consider this a bonus episode of The View as the Hot Topics include The Pagemaster, malls in ‘80s movies, and sex with Sam Elliot. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-11-2848 minWe Really Like Her!Sanaa Lathan, Gina Prince-Bythewood and 'Love & Basketball' (with Alexis McLaren)It’s three on two in this week’s all-new episode, as Emily and Danita are joined by Actual Basketball Fan and funny lady extraordinaire Alexis McLaren to take on actress Sanaa Lathan AND writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood! All’s fair in this discussion of Love & Basketball, with topics including the lack of female-driven sports films, how to set an actually sexy scene (one word: Maxwell), and possible (read: slam dunk) titles for the sequel (Double or Nothing, anyone?).Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-11-1453 minWe Really Like Her!Alison Lohman & 'Drag Me to Hell'Happy Halloween, you ghouls! Emily and Danita are celebrating their fave holiday by revisiting Alison Lohman’s performance in Drag Me to Hell. Is this movie actually commenting on female ambition and the mental and physical rituals women have to perform in order to be taken seriously by society? Or is it just another example of a male filmmaker making a deal with the devil known as misogyny? Also, when it comes to evil talking animals, who is cinema’s G.O.A.T.??Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emil...2018-10-311h 08We Really Like Her!Ida Lupino (with Richelle Charkot)On this week’s all-new episode, Danita and Emily pick up ‘The Hitchhiker’ with Richelle Charkot, Programming Director of the Royal Cinema! Buckle in for a tribute to the incredible Ida Lupino: the only woman to direct an episode of the original ‘The Twilight Zone’ (“Masks”) and an all-around post-Code trailblazer.Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-10-1832 minWe Really Like Her!Jill Schoelen Triple Bill (with Kristal Cooper)Grab some ‘Popcorn’ and stay clear of men with suspiciously bad skin because Emily and Danita are kicking off the best month of the year with close ghoulfriend Kristal Cooper and her favourite underappreciated scream queen, Jill Schoelen! In this terrifying triple bill, the girls take a stab at discussing Freddy “The Phantom” Kreuger, ‘The Stepfather’ (1987, NOT 2009!), and why horror is a safe space for women… if they’re brunette.Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-10-0333 minWe Really Like Her!TIFF '18: Wrap Up with Jourdain SearlesIt’s time for another WRLH! Live Report as Emily and Danita are joined by critic and comedian Jourdain Searles to recap TIFF 2018! Strap in for reviews of some the most talked about female-directed flicks of the fest (like Stella Meghie’s ‘The Weekend’, Marielle Heller’s ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ and Claire Denis’ ‘High Life’!) and steaming takes on David Gordon Green’s ‘Halloween’ and Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star is Born’. #ShareHerJourney! Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Perry Jackson. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-09-191h 14We Really Like Her!TIFF '18: Carolina Hellsgård on 'Endzeit' (or 'Ever After')In a Very Special Episode, Emily and Danita report live from TIFF 2018, chatting with Carolina Hellsgård, the director of female zombie flick 'Endzeit' (or 'Ever After')! Listen up for discussions about blueberries, butterflies and being inspired by Lynne Ramsay. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Perry Jackson. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-09-0819 minWe Really Like Her!Michelle Pfeiffer & 'Grease 2' (with Sydney Urbanek)We’re going (back!) to school again with Reel Honey founder Sydney Urbanek! Yes, it’s time to talk (and sing!) about our fave “girl for all seasons”: Stephanie Zinone, or Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2. You guys, female agency has never looked so C-O-O-L! Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-09-051h 06We Really Like Her!Ellen Page & 'Juno' (with Robin Hebb)This week we’re getting honest to blog about everything from reproductive rights to pulling off skirts over pants with the help of Badvice co-host/comedian Robin Hebb and Ellen Page’s performance in ‘Juno’! Get ready for Diablo Cody stanning, Jason Bateman hating, and an ongoing analysis of the appeal of the hamburger phone. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-08-231h 04We Really Like Her!Sarah Polley & 'Stories We Tell' (with Becky Shrimpton)Becky Shrimpton, co-host of the Royal Canadian Movie Podcast, stops by to discuss Sarah Polley’s “Mamma Mia! situation”/docu-drama Stories We Tell. This may be our most Canadian episode yet, but we will not be apologizing for loving a somber ending, wanting more people to worship cinematographer Iris Ng, or defending Michelle Williams’ character in Take This Waltz. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-08-1149 minWe Really Like Her!'Mamma Mia 2' / What About Meryl? Crossover EventIn the We Really Like Her! / What About Meryl? crossover event you’ve been waiting for, Emily and Danita are joined by Stephanie and Candis, two dynamic women and ‘Mamma Mia’ superfans, to talk about ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’! Come for the celebration of Cher’s glitter eyeshadow and real talk about Meryl’s limited role, stay for the women following their dreams and the power of female friendship. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-07-2352 min
What About Meryl?'Mamma Mia 2' / We Really Like Her! Crossover EventIn the We Really Like Her! / What About Meryl? crossover event you’ve been waiting for, Emily and Danita are joined by Stephanie and Candis, two dynamic women and ‘Mamma Mia’ superfans, to talk about ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’! Come for the celebration of Cher’s glitter eyeshadow and real talk about Meryl’s limited role, stay for the women following their dreams and the power of female friendship. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-07-2352 minWe Really Like Her!Amy Adams & 'Junebug'In anticipation for her role in Sharp Objects, Emily and Danita get enchanted by the magnetic force that is Amy Adams and her meerkat-loving character, Ashley, in Junebug. Settle in for red hot takes on sad masturbation scenes, the legend that is Miss Honey, Julie & Julia (#TeamJulie!), and being “content.”Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-07-1142 minWe Really Like Her!Jamie Lee Curtis & 'Halloween: H20' (with Alexandra West)Alexandra West, co-host of The Faculty of Horror and author of ‘The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle: Final Girls and a New Hollywood Formula’, teams up with Danita and Emily to celebrate ‘Halloween: H20’ (the ultimate mother-daughter slasher!) and the Adult Woman who makes it a total scream, Jamie Lee Curtis. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-06-2751 minWe Really Like Her!Holly Hunter & 'Broadcast News' (with Mallory Andrews)Mallory Andrews, editor of cléo, drops by WRLH! HQ to talk about the ever-incredible Holly Hunter and Broadcast News. Please standby for *pretty hot* takes on how hard it is to be a Successful Working Woman, being attracted to mediocre men, the joys of a scheduled cry, and (of course) Joan Cusack. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-06-1344 minWe Really Like Her!Greta Gerwig & 'Frances Ha' (with Michelle da Silva)NOW Magazine writer and stand-up comedian Michelle da Silva joins Danita and Emily to discuss Greta Gerwig and “the Casablanca of female friendship." Lively discussions about the Awkward Female Lead, movie theatre etiquette and the future of the GGCU (Greta Gerwig Cinematic Universe) ensue. References: Frances Ha (2012)-If 27 Is Old, How Old is Grown Up?: ‘Frances Ha with Greta Gerwig (New York Times, 2013)-‘Greta Gerwig is a Director, Not a Muse’ (Vulture, 2017)-Tweet about Greta Gerwig watching I Feel Pretty - https://mobile.twitter.com/hayejunt/status/994310706970415104?s=12Produced by Emily Gagne an...2018-06-0644 minWe Really Like Her!Winona Ryder & 'Mermaids'In the first-ever episode of We Really Like Her!, co-hosts Danita and Emily worship at the altar of everyone’s favourite “strange and unusual” actress and her performance in 1990 “mother-daughter drama” Mermaids. Stay tuned for extremely hot takes on nuns, the virgin and whore complex, and why we should all repent for the ways we treated Winona in 2001. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-06-0639 minWe Really Like Her!We're Really Starting a Podcast!Coming soon to a podcast provider near you… We Really Like Her! Find out what you can expect from this women in film podcast from your co-hosts: best friends and movie lovers Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg (formerly of What About Meryl?, a Meryl Streep podcast). Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.2018-06-0404 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 46: It's ComplicatedWe saved the best for last! Yes, it's finally time to talk about Emily's favourite film, 2009 Nancy Meyers opus 'It's Complicated'. Prepare for a final episode full of shocking revelations as Danita reveals her true feelings about Jane and Jake Adler and their meddling kids, and Emily gushes over Steve Martin and warm chocolate croissants. And stay tuned until the end of the episode for some general reflections, including Danita and Emily's fave What About Meryl? memories and what's next for the podcast! As always, you can let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail...2017-11-061h 13What About Meryl?Episode 45: Angels in AmericaIt's been a while since we've last recorded but as our finale looms, we take a look at the 2003 miniseries 'Angels in America'. We talk about Meryl's many roles in the series from rabbi to ghost mother, how much Al Pacino loves 'A Cry in the Dark', Mary Louise Parker and how this isn't our favourite Emma Thompson role despite her angelic persona. We also talk about some Meryl news involving Mamma Mia 2 and a somewhat 'Silkwood' reunion! Get ready for our finale with 'It's Complicated' next week! Let us know what you think of the episode at...2017-10-301h 03What About Meryl?Episode 44: One True ThingAs we're winding down, we're tackling another serious role for Meryl with 1998's 'One True Thing'. From the 'timeless mom' look Streep brings, Renee Zellweger reminding us how good of an actress she is, to William Hurt being good (but actually bad.) Tune in next week for Angels in America! Let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to like/follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and listen/subscribe to us on iTunes/SoundCloud/Stitcher!2017-10-101h 06What About Meryl?Episode 43: Mamma Mia!Here we go again! This week, we tackle 2008's summer smash 'Mamma Mia!' So much singing and dancing that neither of us is saying SOS. We talk Meryl's singing, Pierce Brosnan wanting to work with 'drama school crushes' and Danita identifying with Julie Walters and being okay with ending up with Stellan Skarsgård.Be sure to let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com or like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe/listen to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-10-0257 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 42: PrimeWe're back! And with what might be Meryl's worst movie ... ever? Listen on for our thoughts on 2005's 'Prime', which co-stars Uma Thurman and an especially adorable member of the Streep-Gummer clan. Don't forget to send us comments at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com or follow/like us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-09-2551 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 41: The GiverIt's time to go back to school with 2014's 'The Giver'! We talk about the book Emily read (and hated!)as a child, that Taylor Swift cameo, tarnished Jonas brothers memories, and a whole lot more. Apologies for the quiet audio in this week's episode but we're looking into the problems. We'll be off for two weeks and return with 'Prime'!Let us know what you think of the episode at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com or Facebook and Twitter @whataboutmeryl. Be sure to listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-09-0431 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 40: A Cry in the DarkWe're back in the '80s again this week with 'A Cry in the Dark'!Did the dingo really eat Lindy Chamberlain's baby? Or did it GET her baby? We discuss this and more as we dissect what may be one of Meryl's most underrated (and best?) performances. (Be advised, there's some audio feedback in the background this week! We apologize in advance for any issues this causes.)Let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com or let us know via Facebook and Twitter @whataboutmeryl. Be sure to listen/subscribe to us...2017-08-2857 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 39: Heartburn (feat. Johanna Schneller)This week, Johanna Schneller, host of CBC's 'The Filmmakers', returns to discuss another one of her favourites, 1986's 'Heartburn'. Based on the novel by Nora Ephron, this movie stars Meryl and Jack Nicholson. We discuss their on-screen relationship, as well Johanna's history with the film, including living on the Upper East Side of New York and seeing where they filmed it. And just wait until you hear Emily's opinions on brunette Meryl and Danita's take on whether or not Jack is charming. Also, that Carly Simon song is A JAM. Let us know what you think...2017-08-211h 05What About Meryl?Episode 38: Falling in LoveOn the latest What About Bobby? .... er, What About Meryl? ... we talk about 1984's 'Falling in Love'! Is it as delightful as the VHS copy currently sitting in Emily's apartment? Yes and no. But just look at Robert De Niro in those pants! And those shots of New York! And Meryl in cute outfits! And ... a chicken playing tic-tac-toe??Let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to follow/like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and subscribe/listen to us on iTunes, SoundCloud (yay to staying alive!) and Stitcher!2017-08-1444 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 37: Into The WoodsAre you ready to follow us into the woods (INTO THE WOODS!)?This week, Meryl's a witchy woman, stealing both scenes and princesses. But does her performance cast enough of a spell to make us like a movie co-starring an especially creepy Johnny Depp? Send us questions/comments at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr and listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-08-0754 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 36: Julie & Julia (feat. Shinan Govani)Bon Appétit! We're cookin' up something good this week with the delectable 2009 film 'Julie & Julia'. But we're joined by Toronto Star columnist/pop culture decoder Shinan Govani to discuss the film, Julia Child and the most delicious bruschetta ever. We also talk about the unfair criticism of Julie's story and Ebert's weirdly offensive review. But the food. My god, THE FOOD! Let us know how you feel about the episode at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud (for now) and S...2017-07-3157 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 35: The French Lieutenant's WomanWe're going way way back to the olden times for 1981's The French Lieutenant's Woman. A highly revered film but we're not huge fans of the film and not one of her favourite roles according to Meryl! Also, Danita can't stop talking about being into Jeremy Irons, much to Emily's chagrin. Let us know how you feel at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to follow/like us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram and listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud (for now) and Stitcher!2017-07-2435 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 34: Ricki and the FlashIn this week's episode, Meryl gets to rock out and the girls couldn't be more psyched. Danita can't stop gushing about how perfect is this movie and might 'defriend' you for your opinion on Diablo Cody. We also discuss how perfect Mamie Gummer is and why we're a little sad she's not going to be in 'Mamma Mia 2'.Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-07-171h 02What About Meryl?Episode 33: Doubt (feat. Chris Hanna)"Should be banned from the airwaves!" We hope Sister Aloysius doesn't feel the same way about us as she does "Frosty the Snowman" because we have no doubt(s) about her, or Meryl's incredible performance in 'Doubt'. Join us(along with special guest and internet friend Chris Hanna!) for a full hour of discussion of the Oscar-nominated John Patrick Shanley film. Did Father Flynn do it? Is Sister Aloysius related to Miranda Priestley? How is Amy Adams not an Oscar winner yet? Will we ever stop missing Philip Seymour Hoffman? How will we ever be able to thank John Patrick...2017-07-101h 06What About Meryl?Episode 32: The HomesmanEmily's dad loves The Homesman, but do Emily and Danita? After all, Meryl only appears in the last few minutes. In this episode, we talk once again about the love affair between Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl, Grace Gummer's hands, and the portrayal of mental illness.As always, you can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and SoundCloud. If you have any thoughts about The Homesman or Meryl, send us an e-mail at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!2017-07-0341 minWhat About Meryl?HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERYL!HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERYL STREEP! We recorded a short birthday minisode discussing her 68th birthday. Come join us as we ruminate on what she does for her birthday, does she cook? Does Don Gummer cook? SO MANY QUESTIONS! But we're also here to wish her a happy birthday and to many more!2017-06-2207 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 31: Florence Foster JenkinsWe finally a picked a good movie out of the Meryl box! It's finally time to discuss 'FFJ' (a.k.a. 'Florence Foster Jenkins'). In addition to singing the praises of the film that gave Meryl her 20th Oscar nom, we're also chatting about her role in 'Mary Poppins Returns' and how she never calls Diane Keaton! Let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to like/follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and SoundCloud!2017-06-1951 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 30: Lions for LambsIn this week's all-new, Meryl goes up against 'The Mummy' star Tom Cruise. Yes, we're talking about 'Lions for Lambs' and let's just say we're not thrilled about the fact that it's not an *actual* 'Out of Africa' reunion. What we are thrilled about: Meryl's A+ Diane Keaton cosplay from this week's AFI event. Let us know what you think at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and don't forget to like/follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and make sure to listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-06-1232 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 29: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsThis week, we travel to the land of Lemony Snicket for 2004's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'! Join us as we discuss Aunt Josephine in detail, from her great spinster style to her nonsensical living arrangements. We also talk about our 'She-Devil' screening, which took place The Royal Cinema in Toronto last week and had Emily's mom both beaming and fuming. Make sure to listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!2017-06-0536 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 28: IronweedThis week, we're in the Great Depression, thanks to 1987's 'Ironweed'. Not even a rousing musical interlude Meryl can save this true bore of a film, which includes what may be the saddest handjob in history and Nathan Lane in full ghost regalia. Thank god for the 'Mamma Mia! 2' news and the promise of more Meryl music to come. Be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and always follow/like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Don't be afraid to send some Meryl Fan Mail to whataboutmeryl@gmail.com!2017-05-2938 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 27: The River WildTravel downstream with us this week, as we cover 1994's 'The River Wild'! In this thriller, Meryl plays a river rafting expert bent on showing her family the wonders of the great outdoors, and maybe (just maybe) bringing home the (Kevin) Bacon. Stay tuned for talk of the film's heroic dog (Maggie, or should we say, BUFFY?), John C. Reilly's attractiveness, and the one thing Meryl couldn't do. Let us know what you think by sending us some love through our Facebook or Twitter accounts and don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher.2017-05-2242 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 26: ManhattanNew York, New York, it's a wonderful town! Especially in black and white, as the ladies learned after watching 1979's 'Manhattan'. Woody Allen's follow-up to 'Annie Hall' only has a teensy bit of Meryl as his author ex-wife (she married HIM?!). Before we get into discussion, we talk about Danita's recent trip to New York City to watch Meryl honour her friend Robert De Niro at the 44th Chaplin Award Gala. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and listen and subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher!2017-05-1558 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 25: Silkwood (feat. Dawn Whitwell)This week, a working class Meryl Streep fights the man in 1983's 'Silkwood' and comedian Dawn Whitwell joins us to talk all about it. Meryl plays the late Karen Silkwood, a nuclear plant employee and champion of worker's rights. Kurt Russell and Cher co-star as total babes. We cover Meryl's mullet, "Silkwood showers," a possible (but unconfirmed) Meryl/Mike Nichols feud, and Cher's incredible performance (which, according to Danita, may overshadow Meryl's).Be sure to listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram! Drop us...2017-05-0856 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 24: Dark MatterThis week, we get into some serious 'Dark Matter' with a film that starts with Meryl doing tai chi. (How do you go from Miranda Priestley to that?) After some deep discussion of cultural appropriation, we get into what's really important: whether Taylor Schilling and Meryl REALLY shared a pair of jeans during filming.Let us know what you think of the episode at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com and be sure to follow/like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and listen/subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-05-0134 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 23: The Manchurian CandidateThis week, we're treading dangerously into the political thriller zone with the 2004 remake of 'The Manchurian Candidate'. There's lots to chew on as the film showcases Meryl's supporting skills and ice cube eating abilities in the early 00s. We also talk about everything eyes-related from Denzel's cute glasses to Liev Schrieber's handsome pupils. Be sure to check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and don't forget to subscribe too! If you'd like, we'd love for you to like us or follow us on any social feeds like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!2017-04-2447 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 22: The HoursCelebrate your Easter Monday with a little Easter Meryl (not really) in 2002's The Hours. Three stories, three women, two hosts, one infamous nose and too many perfect pairings (Allison + Meryl 4 Eva) to count. Be sure to like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher!2017-04-171h 07What About Meryl?Episode 21: Music of the HeartThis week, we're going to Harlem to learn about violin in 1999's 'Music of the Heart'. Before talking about Meryl's style (which we're dubbing 'Danita-esque'), we chat about the contributions of NSYNC, and how effing hard it is to play the violin (Meryl's words, not ours - but also ours.)Make sure to listen/subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher and follow/like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! We're working on a website as well so be sure to stay in the Meryl loop!2017-04-1055 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 20: Kramer vs. KramerTime to talk about another defining Oscar-winning performance: 1979's 'Kramer vs. Kramer'. The ladies talk about what must be going through Joanna's mind leaving her child, how Dustin Hoffman's Ted raises him, the courtroom scene, and the tumultuous film shoot. Not to mention a first WAM remote segment with Stephanie Gagne (a.k.a. Emily's mom a.k.a. Meryl mentor). Be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Sticher and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!2017-04-031h 02What About Meryl?Special: Johanna Schneller on Interviewing MerylIn a special *mini* episode, Johanna Schneller, columnist for the Toronto Star/Globe & Mail/Metro, joins us again to talk about what else? More Meryl! She discusses her interview at the Royal Ontario Museum in 2009, how it happened, and an amazing letter addressed to her signed by Streep herself. We also talk about Em's missed opportunity to meet her :(Don't forget to check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! We'll be back to our regular scheduled program next monday with Kramer vs. Kramer!2017-03-2742 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 19: Out of AfricaAfter last week's lack of Meryl, we're getting 2.5 hours worth now with 1985's Best Picture-winning 'Out of Africa'. Finally, a man worth Meryl's time (Robert Redford!) comes into the mix. We also talk about having our hair washed and "territorial" hippos. Make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram!2017-03-201h 05What About Meryl?Episode 15: The Deer HunterThis week, we went on a Meryl-fueled field trip to the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on the snowiest day of the year. We wanted to see the 1978 classic The Deer Hunter on the big screen because neither of us had seen it before (!!!). Emily ships Meryl and Robert (who can blame her?), while Danita wonders if this movie is all it's cracked up to be. Make sure to find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr. If you're digging us, leave a review - we love hearing from you!2017-02-2058 minWhat About Meryl?Episode 13: Sophie's ChoiceThis week, we tackle one of the heaviest films of Meryl's career with one of her career-defining roles in 1982's 'Sophie's Choice'. It wasn't easy to talk about the themes in the film but Meryl's performance was worth the Oscar. Also, Danita talks about sexy she finds Kevin Kline. Check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and make sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!2017-02-0652 minWhat About Meryl?2017 Golden Globes SpecialJoin us for a 2017 Golden Globes special discussing the awards and the moment Meryl was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the Globes. Cue Danita & Emily freaking out. We'll be back with an all new episode next Monday on She-Devil! Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!2017-01-0921 min