Late to the Party with Nikki & Bri Nikki Jensen and Bri Picone

We dive into the bizarre world of Sofia Coppola's 2013 film, The Bling Ring, unpacking the real-life crimes of a teenage Hollywood burglary crew. We'll explore the flashy lifestyle they craved, the role of celebrity obsession in their motives, and how Tumblr's early 2010s aesthetic fueled our fascination. Topics discussed: the audacity of the Bling Ring's robberies and how they targeted celebrities like Paris Hilton, Sofia Coppola's unique portrayal of the teenagers, blurring the lines between critique and glamorization, how early social media focus on curated online identities fed into the Bling Ring's desires, and the ethical questions surrounding the film's portrayal of a true crime story. Is The Bling Ring a cautionary tale or a glimpse into the dark side of teenage fantasy?

(00:00) – What do we know about The Bling Ring?
(08:15) – Emma Watson
(13:52) – Documentary?
(19:33) – Opening scene
(39:58) – Identity
(59:20) – The motive
(01:12:10) – It’s not okay to rob!

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Is she a Quirky Muse or a Flat Character? Today we are diving headfirst into the world of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. We'll unpack the origins of the trope, coined by film critic Nathan Rabin in his review of "Elizabethtown" (remember Kirsten Dunst's airport twirling?), and explore its evolution through Zooey Deschanel's rise to fame. We'll discuss how movies like "Garden State" and “500 Days of Summer” impacted the trope (and indie music), the merits of the MPDG, explore the overlap with the Pick Me Girl and debate whether Red era Taylor Swift was a full-blown MPDG or simply the queen of twee.

(00:00) – What is the Manic Pixie Dream Girl?
(10:42) – Nathan Rabin ate with the term “Manic Pixie Dream Girl”
(19:14) – 500 Days of Summer  
(31:53) – Was Taylor Swift Twee?
(01:01:45) – The Gone Girl Monologue
(01:22:35) – MPDG Figments of a Character’s Imagination?
 
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Are we living in The Truman Show? This week, we discuss The Truman Show. We unpack Jim Carrey's performance, question social media ethics, and get into Ed Harris' Cristof as a lowkey style icon.
 
00:00 – This Movie is F’d Up
15:40 – 90s Trends
29:18 – Social Media is for Teenagers, Not Kids
35:02 – Thoughts on Jim Carrey
45:18 – Truman Starts to Catch On
50:35 – It’s a Great Romance Movie

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This week, we debrief on all things pop culture. Topics discussed include: Romy Mars’ debut single, the struggle for Chappell Roan tickets, Olivia Rodrigo’s DIY Carrie Bradshaw-inspired tour tanks, seeing Hozier in concert, Charli XCX’s insane It Girl cameos in her 360 music video, and Anne Hathaway’s The Idea of You giving us One Direction fanfic flashbacks.

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This week, we are joined by Anne Sullivan and Winsor Jewell of Feminine Features to discuss Sofia Coppola's Priscilla. We delve into Coppola's signature style, explore Priscilla Presley's perspective, Jacob Elordi's problematic (and hot) Elvis, and why I Will Always Love You is the perfect needledrop.

(00:00) – Sofia Coppola & Chick Flicks
(11:51) – Controversy around the film
(28:00) – Priscilla’s transformation
(59:35) – Is Jacob Elordi more attractive than Elvis?
(01:18:24) – Modern day bio pic
 
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We discuss Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, Challengers! We get into the steamy love triangle between Tashi, Art, and the enigmatic Patrick (played by Josh O'Connor). Plus, we obsess over Zendaya's immaculate method dressing on the press tour, courtesy of powerhouse stylist Law Roach and Loewe. We'll also unpack the internet's obsession with the "I Told Ya" shirt, inspired by JFK Jr.'s iconic look and parallels to Call Me By Your Name. Is a churro the new peach?
 
(00:00) – We are Challengers obsessed
(22:50) – This is a tight screenplay
(26:50) – The “sexiest” scene
(33:20) – The actors
(47:25) – Zendaya’s press fashion
 
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