Anglo-Filles

Welcome to episode 44. In part 1, it’s Russia versus Ukraine as we discuss the results of Eurovision 2016! In part 2, it’s Iron Man versus Captain America, Batman versus Superman, les Filles versus cinematic superhero fatigue!

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Eurovision in a nutshell, “Love Love Peace Peace”

Bulgaria’s entry, “If Love Was A Crime” performed by Poli Genova

Belgium’s entry, “What’s The Pressure” performed by Laura Tesoro

The winning song from Ukraine, “1944” performed by Jamala

Australia’s entry, “Sound Of Silence” performed by Dami Im

Russia’s entry, “You Are The Only One” performed by Sergey Lazarev

All three “Suicide Squad” trailers in one video

Harley Quinn Movie in the Works at Warner Bros. With Margot Robbie

At the time of recording, the Agents of SHIELD finale had not yet aired. Also, the news about new leadership for the DCEU (their cinematic universe) had not yet come out.

Shonda Rhimes Is Working On A Romeo And Juliet TV Sequel

Welcome to episode 43, in which we touch on some latest developments in the world of killing your TV faves and casting white dudes named Chris in everything forever, and then move on to our actual topic: reality TV!

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“Critic’s Notebook: Why Did So Many Female Characters Die on TV Last Week?“, The Hollywood Reporter

“Why Won’t Hollywood Cast Asian Actors?“, The New York Times

“6 Japanese Actresses Who Could (and Should!) Replace Scarlett Johansson in ‘Ghost in the Shell’“, Yahoo! News

“Television Without Pity has new owners and a relaunch in the works“, A.V. Club

Here, have a photo of Ramin Karimloo

You think Kayleigh was joking about Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for his perfect Dorothy? Look at the golden throne! The shoes!

Welcome to episode 42, in which one of us is exhausted, one of us is smug, and one of us is much more well-read than the other two.

(Hint, the smugness of an anglo-fille is directly proportionate to the hotness of her Prime Minister.)

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John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight segment “Voting”

“Fuckin’ Craig Mazin: An Appreciation of Ted Cruz’s College Roommate”

“Caucus With Me: Romances for Campaign Season” on Bibliodaze.

Political documentaries we mention: The War Room, Street Fight, Wiener, Best of Enemies

Books: Game Change, Assassination Vacation, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, Unfamiliar Fishes, Nixonland, The Invisible Bridge