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Gimmick InfringementSummer Blockbuster Preview With Emily Ollero JonesBrad and Tyler welcome back Emily Ollero Jones of Female Driven (@femaledrivenpodcast) to preview this summer in film. The trio recaps the best films already in theaters before previewing this summer's genre standouts.Gimmick Infringement is rocking with Prize Picks, and you should too: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNSFollow the show for exclusive updates.Social: @gipod19Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com0:00 Intro2:50 Blockbusters20:40 Action36:43 Comedy44:50 Drama50:49 Family57:27 Horror1:13:24 Closing2025-06-111h 15
Female DrivenChicago (2002)To quote Lady Gaga during her House of Gucci press rounds: "We don't believe in the glorification of murder. We do believe in the empowerment of women." That's right, passengers! In this episode, we're covering the 2002 major motion picture musical, Chicago! (Cue jazz hands.) Topics include: embarrassing/life-changing movie theater experiences, the iconic 2003 Academy Awards' Best Actress lineup, which Cellblock Tango murderess is our favorite, Kiki and Emily's baja blast misadventure in Ohio, and an indulgent pop girlie tangent. You'd be lying if you told us that the sound of someone chewing has never made you want to choose...2025-04-261h 02
Female DrivenChicago (2002)To quote Lady Gaga during her House of Gucci press rounds: "We don't believe in the glorification of murder. We do believe in the empowerment of women." That's right, passengers! In this episode, we're covering the 2002 major motion picture musical, Chicago! (Cue jazz hands.) Topics include: embarrassing/life-changing movie theater experiences, the iconic 2003 Academy Awards' Best Actress lineup, which Cellblock Tango murderess is our favorite, Kiki and Emily's baja blast misadventure in Ohio, and an indulgent pop girlie tangent. You'd be lying if you told us that the sound of someone chewing has never made you want to choose...2025-04-261h 03
Movies That Made Us GayLeave Her to Heaven with special guest Emily Ollero Jones from the Female Driven Podcast“There's nothing wrong with Ellen. It's just that she loves too much.” We watched “Leave Her to Heaven” with our friend Emily Ollero Jones from the podcast “Female Driven,” and we’re still trying to figure out a way to get Gene Tierney that Oscar. This Technicolor psychological thriller really has everything: melodrama, film noir, allusions to Greek mythology, and most importantly… that face! Not a soul can clock. Gene Tierney is really serving it up throughout this movie, and we just have one thing to say - congratulations on that face. Gene’s femme fatale portrayal of Ellen sets the standard...2025-04-181h 38
Female DrivenThe Hours (2002)Greetings, passengers! Rachael and Emily have been a waiting a long time to cover this 2002 masterpiece. Starring the Holy Trinity of actresses, Meryl (God), Nicole (Jesus) and (Julianne), it's The Hours! Get ready for breathtaking closeups of women looking in mirrors, Philip Glass' iconic score, and a Kath and Kim reference to end all others. 2025-03-141h 16
Female DrivenPortrait of a Lady on Fire (again!)Hello again, after quite a hiatus! Emily couldn't resist gleaning Rachael's thoughts on the modern masterpiece and timeless love story, Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), brought to us by writer/director Celine Sciamma, with a cast including Adèle Haenel, Noémie Merlant, Luàna Bajrami, and Valeria Golino. Happy Valentine's Day, passengers! 2025-02-121h 13
Movies That Made Us GayThe Bad Seed with special guest Emily Ollero Jones from the Female Driven Podcast“Children can be nasty, don't you think?” We watched the camp classic “The Bad Seed” from 1956 this week with Emily Ollero Jones from the podcast “Female Driven”, and what will you give us for a basket of kisses? Of all the bad-ass bitches in cinema history, there isn’t anyone quite like Rhonda Penmark, played by Patty McCormick. Rotted to the core, Rhonda is a child serial killer and psychopath who manipulates all the adults around her. We wouldn’t have Damien Thorn from “The Omen”, Esther from “Orphan”, or Mac Culkin in “The Good Son” if it weren’t for Patty McCormack’s iconic...2024-12-061h 42
Female DrivenTwilightKristen, Emily and Rachael were on ground zero during the Twilight phenomenon of the mid-to-late aughts. Join us on this meandering foray into the first of the Twilight movies saga! We talk Kristen Stewart, Catherine Hardwicke, Robert Pattinson, the film's inherent Mormon-ism, and a whole lotta wigs! Buckle your seatbelts, passengers...we're headed to Forks!2024-10-061h 07
Female DrivenMamma Mia and The Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsHowdy, passengers! 'Tis the season for Mamma Mia and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! This episode was a lot of fun to record, in good part because Rachael doesn't like musicals (but does like ABBA). We try to decide which of the Pants girls each one of us is, and go down a Gilmore Girls rabbit hole. Fasten your seatbelts! We hope you enjoy this as much as Meryl seemed to enjoy bouncing on the bed in overalls. 2024-08-3159 minGimmick InfringementSummer Film Season with Emily Ollero JonesThe guys welcome Emily Ollero Jones of the Female Driven podcast to preview some of this summer’s most noteworthy films. Brad is ready for Deadpool’s return, Tyler reveals a personal connection to the Bad Boys franchise, and Emily still loves Cate Blanchett. This is an episode you need to catch. Tune in! Follow Female Driven on Instagram: @femaledrivenpodcastCHECK US OUT:X: @WindDuster, @TylerJMcDowell, @GIPod19 Instagram: @therealwinduster, @tylerjmcdowell, @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.comMerch: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com2024-05-2754 min
Female DrivenTitanicWhat more can be said about Titanic? Hopefully Kiki, Rachael and Emily provide some entertaining commentary on James Cameron's 1997 magnum opus, starring Kate Winslet (insert heart eyes) and Leonardo DiCaprio! Buckle in!2024-04-151h 27
Female DrivenBarb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021)Are you ready for your soul douche? Join Emily, Kiki and Rachael in a lively discussion of the delightful 2021 comedy Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar, written by and starring Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo. Fasten your seatbelts - this one's a real tit-flapper!2024-02-201h 05
Female DrivenCarol Season: A CelebrationHappy Carol Season!!! I was thrilled to have Murtada Elfadl as my guest on this, the final episode of our Carol Trilogy. Murtada is a culture writer and critic for Variety and The A.V. Club, a programmer for NewFest and DOC NYC, and certified Cate Blanchett super fan...making him the perfect person to extol the virtues of Carol! We spend a fun-filled hour discussing the elements that make this movie a new Christmas classic to cherish. Please check out Murtada's podcasts: @sundays with cate and @impictureshow with the wonderful Izzy from @bk_rewind. 2023-12-151h 00
Female DrivenCarol Season: A CelebrationHappy Carol Season!!! I was thrilled to have Murtada Elfadl as my guest on this, the final episode of our Carol Trilogy. Murtada is a culture writer and critic for Variety and The A.V. Club, a programmer for NewFest and DOC NYC, and a certified Cate Blanchett super fan...making him the perfect person to extol the virtues of Carol! We spend a fun-filled hour discussing the elements that make this movie a new Christmas classic to cherish. Please check out Murtada's podcasts: @sundays with cate and @impictureshow with the wonderful Izzy from @bk_rewind.2023-12-1558 min
Movies That Made Us GayLittle Women (1994) with special guest Emily Ollero Jones from the Female Driven Podcast"I go around throwing away perfectly good marriage proposals!" It's the holidays and we wanted some snow so we watched "LIttle Women" (1994) with Emily Ollero Jones from "Female Driven" Podcast and we're not crying - you are! We all grew up with the March Sisters and the Christmas season is the perfect time of year to revisit our favorite old timey feminist icons. We're spoiled for choice when it comes to film adaptaions of Louisa May Alcott's classic - but being the children of the 90's we are, we decided on the GIllian Amrstrong directed 1994 version starring Gen X...2023-12-081h 56
Female DrivenCarol (Part 2)Happy Carol Season! We're back with part two of the Ballad of Aird and Belivet. In this episode, our two leading ladies embark on the romance of the midcentury, heading west to Waterloo in Carol's 1949 Packard. We glory in the glamor, the drama, and the unabashed romanticism of the visual storytelling and the wonderful performances of Mara and Blanchett, and swoon over one of the best movie endings of all time. Buckle up, passengers!2023-12-051h 01
Female DrivenCarol (Part 1)There's no point in trying to contain our excitement, y'all...it's Carol Season! Join Emily and Rachael in part 1 of our Carol celebration. In this episode, we cover the incredible story behind this gorgeous film, gush over its beautiful score, costuming and cinematography, and praise the performances of Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett as Therese Belivet and Carol Aird (Emily in particular freaks out at length over Cate as Carol). We also recount our own shop girl experiences and discuss hot women smoking in cinema without endorsing it in real life. Fasten your seatbelts!2023-11-241h 07
Female DrivenJohnny Guitar (1954)We're back! And right in time for Halloween, with another cult queer and feminist classic - Nicholas Ray and Joan Crawford's 1954 Trucolor Western, Johnny Guitar! This movie is everything. Join Emily with Scott and Pete from the Movies That Made Us Gay podcast to celebrate everything - from the character name "Vienna" (no last name) to Joan Crawford's makeup to Mercedes McCambridge's wonderfully unhinged antagonist Emma Small, plus potential drag routines inspired by the film. Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a rowdy night!2023-10-311h 18
Female DrivenJennifer's BodyThe year 2009 gave us many gifts, not the least of which included: low rise jeans, midriff baring hoodies, and Jennifer's Body. Join Kristen and Emily in their discussion of aughts fashion, Megan Fox, and the pre-MeToo landscape of this feminist horror-comedy, brought to you by writer Diablo Cody and director Karyn Kusama. Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bloody night!2023-10-131h 00
Female DrivenThe Others (2001)Surprise, Passengers! We're back (and not a moment too soon) for season two of Female Driven podcast. Come ring in the spooky season with Kristen, Emily, and favorite guest Rachael with Alejandro Amenábar's 2001 horror masterpiece, The Others! Join us as we fan out over Nicole Kidman's pitch perfect performance/ mother vibes and the generally exquisite atmosphere of this haunting gothic tale.2023-09-261h 56
Female DrivenMeet Me in St. LouisAll aboard! We're here with the final installment in our Summer of Judy series - the gorgeous and delightful Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)! On this episode, special guests Scott and Pete from Movies That Made Us Gay podcast celebrate this quintessential Judy masterpiece from start to finish. Highlights include the Trolley song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and the truly unhinged Halloween sequence. Buckle in! (Warning: This movie will make you gay.)2023-07-272h 01
Female DrivenThe Parent Trap (1998)Greetings, Passengers! This week Emily welcomes special guest cohost, resident ginger, and childhood bestie of 25 years! (We love you, Rachael!) The gals indulge in some nineties nostalgia while covering Nancy Meyers' beloved 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Much time is spent reminiscing on childhoods spent in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula, the joy and trauma of adolescence, and the many delights this movie has to offer. Fasten your seatbelts!2023-07-111h 45
Female DrivenThe Wizard of Oz (1939)Have you ever longed for something more? A place you can't get to by a boat or a train? Behind the moon? Beyond the rain? Today you're in luck, because we're going over the rainbow with our beloved Judy! In this episode, we cover the timeless masterpiece and most-watched film of all time - The Wizard of Oz. We spend most of our time discussing the complicated production history of the movie, the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and (of course) Judy! Side quests and references include but are not limited to: Wicked, Return to Oz, Run Lola Run, The...2023-06-281h 52
Female DrivenThe Harvey Girls (1946)Welcome to a Female Driven Summer of Judy! We launch our Judy Garland celebration with the 1946 under-appreciated classic, The Harvey Girls. To say that Judy is an American icon and one of the greatest triple-threat entertainers in Hollywood history is a massive understatement. Her beauty and talents are luminous, and the numbers and costumes in this golden age MGM musical are to die for! (One Miss Angela Lansbury in particular had us gagged from her first frame.) We hope you love The Harvey Girls as much as we did!2023-06-152h 11
Female DrivenWigs & Faces!The category is WIGS! (And faces). This episode is dedicated to some of our favorite movie wigs, costumes and overall lewks. Incidental topics include Asian representation, vampires, and whether on not you can be both a Brontë AND an Austen bitch. (Answer: yes. Get you a girl who can do both.)2023-03-161h 34
Female DrivenThe Eagle Huntress (2016)Greetings, listeners! We're so happy that you're here to join us after a brief hiatus. Kristen is back in peak Kiki form, and we couldn't be happier to present this episode on the gorgeous 2016 documentary "The Eagle Huntress," featuring our amazing friend Bolor Lkhaajav!From the Sony Classics synopsis: "The Eagle Huntress follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries."2023-03-061h 18
Female DrivenWater Lilies (Naissance des Pieuvres)Can it be 2023? We hope, Dear Listeners, that you rang in the New Year with much joy and festivity! Shall we celebrate with part two of Emily's recording with the wonderful Audrey and Laurel of Sapphic Culture Club? In this episode we discuss (you guessed it) Céline Sciamma and Adèle Haenel once more! Our topic this time is Céline's first feature, the 2007 coming-of-age drama Water Lilies (French title: Naissance des Pieuvres, or The Birth of Octopuses). In this sensitive and impactful portrait of youthful love and desire, we follow teenaged protagonist Marie (Pauline Acquart) as...2023-01-0448 min
Female DrivenSapphic Culture Club!Dearest listeners - we were SO excited to have Laurel and Audrey from Sapphic Culture Club (originally Podcast of a Lady on Fire) as our first guests on Female Driven! We recorded for 2 hours, so I've decided to split our recording into two episodes. In this episode, we talk about the origin of Podcast of a Lady on Fire and its evolution into Sapphic Culture Club and - of course - Portrait of a Lady on fire! Unfortunately, Kristen couldn't join us, but we had so much fun recording this episode. I hope you enjoy!2022-12-1358 min
Female DrivenPortrait Pop Culture!Ready for some more Portrait goodness? We recorded this segment months ago, shortly after we finished our epic 3-hour discussion of the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Here, we cover the impact the movie has had on pop culture - its devoted fanbase, a very funny SNL sketch, and memes that have arisen out of the collective imagination of Portrait Nation! With hope, dear listeners, that you have not yet reached Portrait surfeit! There is more to come...2022-11-2835 min
Female DrivenDiana: The MusicalWhat is Diana: The Musical? Why is Diana: The Musical? We discuss this and more in this very campy, very goofy episode. Enjoy our reflections on the legend that is Princess Diana, America's obsession with the British royal family, Meghan Markle's iconic Oprah interview, and our comparison of this musical to the (much better) Evita. The audio quality is a little rough in this one (sorry!) but we had so much fun recording this. Stick around to the end for a wild rabbit role. It may or may not concern the very niche real-person lesbian fan fiction...2022-10-211h 17
Female DrivenPortrait of a Lady on Fire - La Deuxième PartieWe're back with part two of our Portrait series! In this episode we ask: what are the components of desire? Watch and listen as The Longing™ and The Gazing™ intensifies between our young heroines, Marianne and Héloïse. Swoon and sigh with us over some of the most romantic exchanges we've ever witnessed on the big screen! References to the controversial love scene between Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams in the film Disobedience and the origin of Kristen's fear of water bottles. Also, Emily is still in love with Adèle.Content warning: This episode includes a discu...2022-10-141h 50
Female DrivenPortrait of a Lady on Fire - Part the First“Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a lot of things, and one of those things is definitely a story of forbidden love between two perfect pairs of eyebrows.” - @joereid’s Letterboxd review of this movieJe vous salue, mes amis! This episode is part one of our Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) mini-series. Directed by Sapphic genius Céline Sciamma and starring the equally amazing Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant, this is the swooniest, dreamiest, most romantic film in recent memory! Prepare yourself for Much Gazing™ and Longing™. If Emily weren’t so in love with...2022-09-301h 26
Female DrivenBlack SwanRemember in 2010 when Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis starred in Black Swan and then made identical romantic comedies? We talk about this and much more in our Black Swan episode. It's hard not to fan out over Natalie's spectacular performance as a ballerina hell-bent on becoming the perfect Swan Queen. Things turn dark when her obsession blurs the line between fantasy and reality in this psychological thriller directed by provocateur Darren Aronofsky. We know you can be the white swan. The true question is - can you be the black swan?2022-09-031h 55
Female DrivenFridaIn this episode, we cover the 2002 biopic "Frida," starring the brilliant and beautiful actor/producer Salma Hayek. Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century - celebrated in both queer and feminist circles. We discuss what makes Frida so extraordinary, Salma as a Latina pioneer in Hollywood, and how in the world she looks so good in drag. References to Cate Blanchett, Deep Blue Sea, Spider-man: Turn off the Dark, and why neither Julie Taymor nor Tom Hooper should be allowed near Diana: The Musical. 2022-08-051h 20
Female DrivenHustlersThis episode we ask: Which came first for Lorene Scafaria - the character of Ramona or her iconic line of swimwear, “Swimona”? We discuss the cultural resurgence of JLo in 2019-2020, and what this film has to say about the 2007-2008 financial crisis, class, and sexual politics. We laud the stellar performances of Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez, the legendary cameos of Cardi B and Lizzo, and celebrate the magnificent Keke Palmer! Plus, we cover all things Destiny + Ramona. Put on your denim bikini and 6-inch stilettos - we’re here to talk Hustlers! 2022-07-121h 28
Female DrivenFemale Driven - trailerHey, y’all! We’re Kristen and Emily - besties who love talking about female-driven cinema. Come along for the ride as we talk about landmark films with female writers, directors, actors, and producers! We aim to highlight womens’ stories and the characters they bring to life on the big screen.So, buckle up and join us on this female-driven journey!2022-07-0701 min