We Really Like Her!

Here they go again! Danita and Emily are heading two doors down to review Netflix original movie Dumplin' (written, directed, produced and edited by women!). Join in as they sing the praises of Dolly Parton and Jen Aniston, look at the ways the film portrays female friendships and body image, and celebrate the fine, fabulous art of drag.

Emily and Danita are saying “Whoopi!” this week as film writer and Black Gold programmer Sarah-Tai Black stops in to talk about Whoopi Goldberg and her performance (and amazing wardrobe!!) in “action comedy thriller” Fatal Beauty. Consider this a bonus episode of The View as the Hot Topics include The Pagemaster, malls in ‘80s movies, and sex with Sam Elliot.

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

It’s three on two in this week’s all-new episode, as Emily and Danita are joined by Actual Basketball Fan and funny lady extraordinaire Alexis McLaren to take on actress Sanaa Lathan AND writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood! All’s fair in this discussion of Love & Basketball, with topics including the lack of female-driven sports films, how to set an actually sexy scene (one word: Maxwell), and possible (read: slam dunk) titles for the sequel (Double or Nothing, anyone?).

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Happy Halloween, you ghouls! Emily and Danita are celebrating their fave holiday by revisiting Alison Lohman’s performance in Drag Me to Hell. Is this movie actually commenting on female ambition and the mental and physical rituals women have to perform in order to be taken seriously by society? Or is it just another example of a male filmmaker making a deal with the devil known as misogyny? Also, when it comes to evil talking animals, who is cinema’s G.O.A.T.??

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

On this week’s all-new episode, Danita and Emily pick up ‘The Hitchhiker’ with Richelle Charkot, Programming Director of the Royal Cinema! Buckle in for a tribute to the incredible Ida Lupino: the only woman to direct an episode of the original ‘The Twilight Zone’ (“Masks”) and an all-around post-Code trailblazer.

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Grab some ‘Popcorn’ and stay clear of men with suspiciously bad skin because Emily and Danita are kicking off the best month of the year with close ghoulfriend Kristal Cooper and her favourite underappreciated scream queen, Jill Schoelen! In this terrifying triple bill, the girls take a stab at discussing Freddy “The Phantom” Kreuger, ‘The Stepfather’ (1987, NOT 2009!), and why horror is a safe space for women… if they’re brunette.

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

It’s time for another WRLH! Live Report as Emily and Danita are joined by critic and comedian Jourdain Searles to recap TIFF 2018! Strap in for reviews of some the most talked about female-directed flicks of the fest (like Stella Meghie’s ‘The Weekend’, Marielle Heller’s ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ and Claire Denis’ ‘High Life’!) and steaming takes on David Gordon Green’s ‘Halloween’ and Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star is Born’. #ShareHerJourney!

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Perry Jackson. Theme music by Emily Milling.

In a Very Special Episode, Emily and Danita report live from TIFF 2018, chatting with Carolina Hellsgård, the director of female zombie flick 'Endzeit' (or 'Ever After')! Listen up for discussions about blueberries, butterflies and being inspired by Lynne Ramsay.

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Perry Jackson. Theme music by Emily Milling.

We’re going (back!) to school again with Reel Honey founder Sydney Urbanek! Yes, it’s time to talk (and sing!) about our fave “girl for all seasons”: Stephanie Zinone, or Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2. You guys, female agency has never looked so C-O-O-L!

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

This week we’re getting honest to blog about everything from reproductive rights to pulling off skirts over pants with the help of Badvice co-host/comedian Robin Hebb and Ellen Page’s performance in ‘Juno’! Get ready for Diablo Cody stanning, Jason Bateman hating, and an ongoing analysis of the appeal of the hamburger phone.

Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.