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The LitFlix PodcastEp 15. Let the Right One InIn honor of the spooky season, Kaci thought she’d pick an easy little vampire book to cover. Little did she know this pick was far from simple! Join us as we talk about vampires, bullies, addiction, letting the right monsters in and so much more. Hope you enjoy and Happy Halloween! Tonight’s episode contains a discussion of graphic and sexual violence, pedophilia, and drug use. Listener discretion is advised. 2019-10-311h 58
The LitFlix PodcastEp 14. Ghost WorldOn tonight's episode we discuss Ghost World. Hear how the casting could have been utterly disastrous, how we missed out on a Steve Buscemi sex scene, and how friendships truly end. Join us! 2019-09-301h 19
The LitFlix PodcastEp 13. Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesWe’re back! On this episode we discuss Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies along with the 2016 movie. You’ll hear about the class system, how unforgiving this book is, cauliflowers glow up, and the age old question - is Darcy hot enough? We don’t know if this book is actually necessary, join the discussion and let us know what you think! 2019-07-151h 15
The LitFlix PodcastEp 12. A Simple FavorIntrigue! Murder! Incest! Join us this week for the icky mystery, A Simple Favor. You'll get incest statistics, psychopathy, and mom vs. mom bullshit. https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/hare-psychopathy-test/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_regarding_incest#Degrees_of_relationship Promo: Best Forevers2019-03-2559 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 11. The Other Boleyn GirlThis week we discuss The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory along with the 2008 film. You’ll hear about the real Mary, other things Henry VIII accomplished along with things the movie could have done better (including casting hotter men). Promo: Sisterly History https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-boleyn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippa_Gregory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467200/?ref_=nv_sr_1 2019-03-111h 09
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 03/04/19This week we discuss Leaving Neverland, and reboots that have gender swaps. Abby reviews TWO books - Problematic: How Toxic Call Out Culture is Destroying Feminism & Dryer’s English. Kaci also has a review for Ruin and Rising (the final book in the Shadow & Bone Trilogy) Useful Links: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781640120914/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232363/dreyers-english-by-benjamin-dreyer/9780812995701/ https://www.leighbardugo.com/book/ruin-and-rising/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaving_Neverland:_Michael_Jackson_and_Me https://www.horrorgeeklife.com/2019/02/28/lost-boys-frog-sisters/ 2019-03-0425 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 10. The Darkest MindsWelcome to the nonsensical world of The Darkest Minds. In this episode we dive into dystopia, the Twilighty love triangle that seems to take over the YA genre, and poor book editing. Join us! Promo: Best Forevers - A Podcast For Kindred Spirits2019-02-251h 11
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 02/18/19This week’s LitBits we talk about the upcoming Devil in the White City, Dune and Good Omens - we get a little thirsty. Abby gives a recommendation for the Cold podcast and Kaci has another review of the Grishaverse with book 2, Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo. Promo: The Thirst2019-02-1833 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 9. Dumplin'The Netflix affair is at an end! Swig some iced tea and settle in for our discussion on Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy. We talk body positivity, general bitchiness, and drag shows. We would love to hear from you, you can find us on our website thelitflixpodcast.com or email us at thelitflixpodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us on FB, IG, Twitter and join our goodreads book club. Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Cheers!2019-02-101h 07
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 02/03/19Get ready to enter the GrishaVerse! Kaci starts an exciting new foray into covering series on LitBits. We yell about Fyre Festival’s bullshit use of social media and conspicuous consumption or something, and Abby talks horror. Please join us, we’d love to have you. Promo: Sisterly History https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/angelina-jolie-teams-with-taylor-sheridan-on-%E2%80%98those-who-wish-me-dead%E2%80%99/ar-BBSS1hp https://film.avclub.com/its-rumor-time-lakeith-stanfield-might-star-in-jordan-1832202610?fbclid=IwAR38IYlqoW9ZfRi9swGY9y6al7P570xQzS51Gyw9646fWxk5ruhwTqgFxxc https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/4/17933940/candyman-get-out-race-horror?fbclid=I...2019-02-0353 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 8. Bird BoxThis week we continue with our unintentional Netflix affair. Join us as we discuss Bird Box and it’s many, many potential meanings. Tidbits include Netflix’s hold on all of our minds, call center jobs, and bullshit labor and delivery stories. Promo: Sisterly History Useful Links: http://joshmalerman.com/about-josh-malerman/ https://nelsonagency.com/clients/josh-malerman/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Box https://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi2083633689?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_3 https://www.thisisinsider.com/bird-box-meaning-2019-1#it-could-be-about-racism-5 2019-01-271h 11
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 01/20/19Join us for LitBits and feel free to let us know your thoughts as well. Trigger warning: This week we get real heavy with our discussion on Surviving R. Kelly, along with other artists who are just as guilty. We also discuss Kaci’s book pick, The Boy on The Bridge, and a show recommendation for Riverdale. https://www.feministcurrent.com/2016/01/13/here-is-a-list-of-men-who-made-great-but-music-were-not-always-great-people/ https://www.feministcurrent.com/2015/07/15/on-jackie-fuchs-rape-and-the-bystander-effect/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/newsone.com/3842225/r-kelly-no-separating-art-from-artist/amp/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/18/arts/music/r-kelly-rca-sony.html...2019-01-2053 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 7. To All The Boys I've Loved BeforeFear not! Peter K. is of age. This week we swoon over To All The Boys I've Loved Before. We learned some really interesting stuff about cinematography, and just how much cash the romance genre earns. Join us! https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-use-color-in-film-50-examples-of-movie-color-palettes/ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maya-rodale/who-is-the-the-romance-novel-reader_b_7192588.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Han https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_All_the_Boys_I%27ve_Loved_Before https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38...2019-01-131h 21
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 01/06/19On this week’s mini ep, we discuss the Black Mirror movie, Bandersnatch; movies we’re excited for in 2019; and this week’s show recommendation, You. Kaci somehow managed to read ANOTHER book, Beneath the Scarlet Sky. Plus artisanal sodas, the Carmen Sandiego reboot, and Rip Torn’s rap sheet. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1338923/Men-In-Black-actor-Rip-Torn-pleads-guilty-breaking-bank-intoxicated-carrying-gun.html https://www.thewrap.com/black-mirror-bandersnatch-what-is-a-bandersnatch-lewis-carroll-through-the-looking-glass/ https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/black-mirror-bandersnatch-actor-quits-social-media-over-backlash-20190104-p50pjb.html https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/How-Get-All-Black-Mirror-Bandersnatch-Endings-45636604 https...2019-01-0631 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 6. The Girl With All The GiftsLet them eat flesh! Tonight we discuss the 2014 novel and the 2016 film The Girl with All The Gifts. Join us as we navigate post-apocalyptic London and we watch a ten year old set the world on fire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_with_All_the_Gifts_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_with_All_the_Gifts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Carey_(writer) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1142073/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_girl_with_all_the_gifts https://www...2018-12-301h 20
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 12/23/18This week we discuss how short 100 million years really is, critically panned but audience approved movies from 2018, aqua moan, and more! https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/will-ferrell-was-afraid-elf-would-end-his-career/ar-BBRhdrm?li=BBnbfcL https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/gallery/15-of-the-most-underrated-movies-of-2018-according-to-fans/ss-BBQXk13 https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2018/12/18/saturn-losing-its-rings-worst-case-scenario-rate-nasa-says/2351327002/ https://geekysextoys.com/product/aquamoan-dildo/ The Innocent Man Trailer: https://youtu.be/4LYiAEV_XnA Kingdom Trailer: https://youtu.be/sP_-iNVjiSE 2018-12-2330 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 5. Nothing Lasts Forever aka Die HardJoin us as we discuss the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp that became the blockbuster hit Die Hard. You’ll hear how Kaci longs for nepotism and doesn’t know breakfast cereals. Abby’s obsession with short men continues; oh, and she once fell in a cactus. Useful links: https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/04/arts/roderick-thorp-62-a-detective-turned-popular-crime-novelist.html http://articles.latimes.com/1999/may/02/local/me-33289 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/07/16/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie-bruce-willis-finally-has-an-answer/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2efc2d1af713 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/novel-inspired-die-hard-returns-4235862018-12-161h 14
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 12/09/18 This week’s LitBits include the new Watership Down trailer (say what?!), how The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is, and Google as our overlord. We also discuss why Baby It's Cold Outside is and isn't getting the cold shoulder. Join us! VICE Plastic Surgery: https://www.facebook.com/167115176655082/posts/2489217561111487/ Watership Down: https://youtu.be/w3gQ117IKkM John Oliver - Facebook: https://youtu.be/OjPYmEZxACM Baby It’s Cold Outside: https://www.npr.org/2018/12/05/673770902/baby-it-s-cold-outside-seen-as-sexist-frozen-out-by-radio-stations https://variety.com/2018/music/news/baby-its-cold-outside-song-war-1203080834/ 2018-12-1028 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 4. Never Let Me GoWho doesn't love talking about cloned teens created only to die painful, early deaths from donating their vital organs? This week we discuss Never Let Me Go, so have your tissues and your drink handy, you'll need both. Useful Links: https://electricliterature.com/kazuo-ishiguros-never-let-me-go-is-a-masterpiece-of-racial-metaphor-7ba1d06cfbae https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1334260/?ref_=nv_sr_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Let_Me_Go_%28novel%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuo_Ishiguro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Let_Me_Go_(2010_film) https://www.nob...2018-12-021h 27
The LitFlix PodcastLitBits 11/25/18Our first mini-episode! Tonight we chat about Jabba the Hutt's influence on Thanksgiving, specialty drinks, and Kaci’s new idol. Also some stuff Abby hates. Enjoy! Please rate, review and subscribe. The chilling Adventures of Sabrina https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7569592/plotsummary?ref_=m_tt_stry_pl Florence Pugh https://m.imdb.com/name/nm6073955/?ref=m_nv_sr_1 Dirty John http://www.bravotv.com/dirty-john The Meg https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4779682/ 2018-11-2520 min
The LitFlix PodcastEp 3. The Turn of the ScrewThrills, chills, and madness! And maybe some bad touching. This week we discuss the 1898 novel, and the 1961 movie, The Innocents. Useful Links: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/ever-scarier-on-the-turn-of-the-screw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governess https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Turn_of_the_Screw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_James https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-turn-of-the-screw https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055018/?ref_=nv_sr_4 Analytical Personality: https://www.ipersonic.com/type/AT.html 2018-11-181h 00
The LitFlix PodcastEp 2. I Am Legend a.k.a Hidey-Hole This week we discuss Richard Matheson's 1954 novella, I Am Legend, along with the 2007 Will Smith film of the same title. This will be one of our spooky season episodes; it's for those of us who just can't let Halloween go. This episode is...get ready...LEGENDARY. We had some technical/audio issues with this one (as in, I don't know which fucking way to point my mic), but we are fixing that shit prior to the next episode. Bear with us! Highlights include: Vampires used to be scary Kaci...2018-11-041h 08
The LitFlix PodcastEp 1. The Clan of the Cave Bear Episode 1! This week we discuss Jean M. Auel's 1980 novel The Clan of the Cave Bear, along with the 1986 Daryl Hannah movie. Listen to the episode, but some fun tidbits include: Bart the Bear got his big break Cannibalism Fake college degrees Feminism rocks Whiskey/Bourbon can remedy all ills 2018-10-211h 14
The LitFlix PodcastEp 0. IntroductionWelcome one and all to The LitFlix Podcast! We wanted to take a little time to introduce ourselves. This is just a quick chat to tell you about the show and why we started it. Join us, and let us know what you think. Please rate, review and subscribe! The Flame and the Flower https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flame_and_the_Flower 2018-10-1420 min