Lucia and Ameera Wilson are back with a new setup to talk about feminism in fiction, girlbosses, and the myth of the “perfect” life. Plus, a list of real girl-bosses in films that you should watch.

Lucia Wilson sits down with her grandpa, the “illustrious” Douglas Wilson, to chat about writing novels, good metaphors, satire, and rounded characters. Plus, a look at which authors have influenced Doug the most.

Lucia and Ameera Wilson, along with their brothers Rory and Seamus, take a nostalgic dive into the most iconic, underrated, and obscure movies from their childhood.

Lucia and Ameera Wilson uncover 8 overlooked feminine sins from My Dear Hemlock and give insight on how to avoid being swept over by underlying temptations.

Lucia and Ameera Wilson discuss why you should be suspicious of Rom-Coms and how women allow themselves to be tricked by chick-flicks.

Lucia and Ameera Wilson discuss their top Miyazaki Films, touching on what sets the Japanese film director's work apart from so much animation. They also list their favorite Miyazaki character arcs and what we should learn from them.

In this episode of Help Help We're Being Repressed, Lucia and Ameera Wilson tackle the question, "What is the Right Kind of Sad?" They ask some questions of their own too: Which films use sadness well? Which films are too lazy to? And which films actively manipulate the emotions of their viewers?

Do you need something to read? Lucia and Ameera Wilson talk about several books/authors that they do NOT recommend, and then go on to reveal their favorite picks for adult fiction. Along the way they discuss what really makes a book bad (even when it's written well).

Lucia and Ameera compare Lilo and Stitch (2025) to its 2002 counterpart. They also go into the issue with live action remakes of animated films and discuss the pitfalls of adaptations.

Lucia and Ameera take you on a tour through all their favorite middle grade level books. 

Lucia's Picks:
Mysterious Benedict Society
Bark of the Bog Owl
The False Prince
The Girl Who Drank The Moon
Thickety
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland
Fablehaven
13 Clock
Holes
The Thief
City of Ember
Mister Max
Amazing Maurice
Wee Free Men
Earthsea
Zita the Spacegirl
Mighty Jack
Amulet

Ameera's Picks:
Nancy Drew
Famous Five
Bobbsey Twins  
The Dragon King Trilogy 
Chronicles of Prydain
Holes
Watership Down
The Thief
Queen of Attolia
Narnia
Lord of the Rings