Thelma & Louise is a true classic that not only holds up thirty years later, but actually still feels fresh and relevant. We’re not sure how to feel about that fact as women, but for purposes of the podcast we were amazed by how much this movie resonated with us still.

** Complicated Women: Thelma and Louise. Thelma saw the most growth and change from start to finish, while Louise revealed more parts of herself. (05:22)

** Who do we relate to more? Kate starts as Louise and ends as Thelma, but Carinn finds relatable parts of both women. (10:24)

** Scenes. We each choose some of our favorites: the opening scenes of the movie that show their personalities and circumstances (14:07); the attempted rape scene (16:20); the chemistry between Thelma and Brad Pitt (24:26); Thelma’s empowering moment as a badass robber (31:12); Louise and Jimmy (32:57); road trip moments that produced killer quotes (37:50); and the retribution they serve up on the long haul driver (42:07). 

** Who won the movie? Other than the iconic ending, which was a clear winner, it was too hard to limit the winning elements to a single thing! (45:33)

** Crystal ball/What If’s. We contemplate what if Thelma and Louise didn’t drive off the cliff - where would they be and who would they be with? We also talk casting what if’s because the list of A-list actors associated with this movie is remarkable. (53:04)

** What She Said: Callie Khouri. We deep dive into interviews with this Oscar-winning screenwriter and share how she developed this script at age 30, what it felt like writing it and whether things have improved for women in Hollywood since her debut. (62:55)

** Takeaways.  We talk about the intimacy of female friendship, being seen, and how this movie reminds us of the importance of what we’re doing on this podcast: taking women seriously. (70:27)

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