The Anthropology of Girlhood

Here's year-end holiday bonus for you! This is a compilation of never-before-heard cut bits & stories from the last year and change of making the show. If this isn't your cup of tea, we love you and happy holidays. We'll see you in the new year when we talk about animation & Disney.

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In the spirit of the holiday season, we're discussing both versions of the Christmas classic -- Miracle on 34th Street, one of the great Christmas movies of all time. We discuss the nature of Christmas & its relation to Christianity, encouraging whimsy without lying to your kids, and of course labor relations.

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We've got a big one for y'all this week. The Troubling Titan of millennial childhoods everywhere is certainly not less troubling when converted to film, even by the whimsy-filled hands of director Chris Columbus. We talk about stupid fantasy sports, stupid fantasy school policy, and lots and lots of stupid fantasy racism.

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We're diving into the queer awaking that is Rent. The Chris Columbus directed adaptation of Jonathan Larson's musical, has been a staple in many people's lives, and we had an absolute joy diving in. We talk about queer narratives, representation, and as always how to correctly use public transit. Follow us

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This week we take at childhood classic ET! We talk about grief, loss, and the ethical standing of dissections in science class.

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What happens when a handful of children from the suburbs adventure into the city with their babysitter? Absolute hijinks. We're starting off our Chris Columbus run with his 1987 classic Adventures in Babysitting. We look at people's fears of big cities, the critical thinking skills of teenagers, and the unfair labor practices of childcare.

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This week we wander down the train tracks of a tiny diversion into this seminal coming-of-age tale directed by Rob Reiner and based on a story by Stephen King. Ground covered includes the narrowness of the definition of "success," the contrast of youth and death, and the complex nature of masucline intimacy. Plus a heaping helping of mid-century nostalgia.

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TW: Explicit talk about suicide and depression

This week we're taking a look at Sophia Coppola's directorial debut The Virgin Suicides. Taking on some heavier content, we're talking about the treachery of isolation, functional depression, and the rose tinted glasses that is nostalgia.

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This week is the fourth and final entry in our Wes Anderson series, and the whole reason we came here to begin with. Was it all worth it? Why does anyone like these movies? Are these kids autistic? How young is too young to drink a stress beer? These questions and more answered poorly on this week's Anthropology of Girlhood.

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We're back with another bonus episode! We're taking at Wes Anderson's 1996's directorial debut Bottle Rocket, the tale of what the boredom of privilege can bring. We talk about expressing emotions, the importance of planning ahead, and the lack of agency Wes Anderson gives his female characters.

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