This week we discussed the documentary, Baby God. We talked about how Dr. Fortier used unethical practices to get women pregnant and the effect this had on both the mothers and their children. We also spent a good amount of time comparing notes on the book, The Library Book in our book nook segment. All in all, opinions were shared and quality conversation ensued.

This week for the pod we watched the Netflix documentary, American Factory. We discussed the central theme of workplace culture, the many problems with starting Fuyao Glass America, and how this documentary style differed from our previous watches. We left this conversation feeling grateful for our jobs and ample free time.

For this week’s episode we discussed the HBO documentary, Mann v Ford. This documentary discusses the lawsuit which deals with the impact of toxic waste in Ringwood, NJ from Ford Motor Company. The film provided interviews with community members, journalists, environmental activists, and lawyers on the case which add to the audience’s understanding of the terrible effects Ford and EPA had on the Ramapough Mountain tribe. This documentary is equal parts educational and eye-opening to the negative outcomes of corporate presence in the United States.

This week we watched the first of our documentaries for the year: Disclosure. We discussed the common themes displayed in the movie, connections we had to the clips shown, and the importance of representation. While this episode is serious, we hope it makes you think and evaluate transgender representation (or lack thereof) in modern media.

This week we participate in our third annual top ten albums list, this time with albums from 2020. This year may have been a bummer in most regards, but our primarily female-driven lists prove that this was a great year for music. We have added in a favorite song from each album into our lists which will play after we discuss why we picked the record. If you have Spotify Premium the full track will play, while if you have the free version you will hear a thirty second clip. This version does not include music, if you would like to listen to the version with music check it out on Spotify.

This week we celebrate the milestone of getting to our hundredth episode with delicious cake and reflection. We also discuss the indie film, Captain Fantastic. In our analysis we go over the pros and cons of the academic and survivalist society our main character, Ben creates for his children. In addition we discuss the journey this family goes on to memorialize their mother and the tension that arises when they enter American civilization.

This week we watched the independent movie, Trainspotting. We talked about the unique film style, heroin’s tragic affects on people, and toxic friendships. This film really goes there in a lot of respects, but we try hard to find the silver linings and message.

This week we watched the independent film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always. What this film lacked in dialogue, we made up for in conversation. Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows a seventeen year old girl’s journey to get an abortion. We discussed possible messages and themes, our thoughts on the role men played in the movie, and the few lighthearted moments.

This week we discussed the indie movie, The Florida Project. This film follows a mother and daughter duo that live at a motel in Florida, while also showcasing a few of their friends and beloved motel manager. We get a glimpse into their summer break as the children explore the surrounding area and get into hijinx, while the adults struggle to make ends meet. This is a serious take on poverty, decisions parents must make as they raise their children, and a childhood of survival.

For this week’s episode we watched the 2017 indie film, Lucky starring Harry Dean Stanton. Throughout the movie Lucky is coming to terms with his mortality and decisions over the years, which sparked some deep thoughts on our own mortality. We learn that getting to make declarations about life is a perk of getting old. Set in a small southwestern town, we met many a character in this movie including a tortoise named President Roosevelt. Stay tuned for Book Nook to hear our thoughts on graphic novels.