RomCom Killjoys

RomCom Killjoys
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RomCom Killjoys

You love them. You hate them. We are here to eviscerate them. This is the RomCom Killjoys podcast: a social distancing project about films, feminism, and friends.

  1. 04/14/2022

    Bridgerton: Race, Casting, and Historical Fantasy

    As part of our ongoing series on Bridgerton, Eliza and Jonelle take a deep dive into how Bridgerton portrays (and glosses over) racial and/or cultural difference. Your hosts tread lightly into the difference between American and British representation; color conscious and color blind casting; and why it's weird that anyone thinks people of color didn't exist in early modern England. Support the show

    52 min

  2. 03/31/2022

    Bridgerton (2020-Present)

    Spoilers abound, dear listeners ... Eliza and Jonelle (finally) tackle Regency juggernaut Bridgerton (2020-Present). Herein your heroines discuss race and speculative history for the British Empire; the perils of #GirlBoss feminism; and a truly shocking encounter with a bee ... don't tell the mamas ... Support the show

    53 min

  3. 03/17/2022

    Emma (2020)

    Our Regency Romance series continues as Eliza is joined by special guest Kelsey Fast to discuss Emma (2020), including the relative hotness of Mr. Knightley; the particular perspective of our middle-aged authoress; and why Austen endures.Support the show

    52 min

  4. 03/03/2022

    Pride and Prejudice (1995/2005)

    Aaaaaaand we're back -- and with a new format! Kicking off our mini-serious on Regency romance is a Pride and Prejudice (1995/2005) double-header. Within we discuss the cinematic language of mise-en-scene; romantic leads post-masculinity; and the proto-feminism of Jane Austen. Support the show

    56 min

  5. 12/23/2021

    A Yule Log Christmas Spectacular

    Why watch a romcom at Christmas when you could watch the destruction of wood in real time? Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from your favorite Killjoys. Support the show

    25 min

  6. 12/16/2021

    Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021)

    Jonelle and Eliza take on simulacra of a simulacra Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021), including forgoing generic norms; forgoing the spirit of Christmas; and the missed opportunity for weird saint relics. Support the show

    47 min

  7. 12/09/2021

    Single All the Way (2021)

    Jonelle and Eliza tackle Netflix's first queer Christmas romcom Single All the Way (2021), including homonormativity; the benefits of self-aware cliches; and why you should buckle-up along the New Hampshire border.Support the show

    47 min

  8. 12/02/2021

    A Castle for Christmas (2021)

    Jonelle and Eliza kick off a Very Netflix Christmas with their banner film of the season -- A Castle for Christmas (2021) -- including plausible but fantastical love stories; the underutilization of Cary Elwes; and why we were surprised by Brooke Shields' comedic chops.Support the show

    42 min
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About

You love them. You hate them. We are here to eviscerate them. This is the RomCom Killjoys podcast: a social distancing project about films, feminism, and friends.

Information

  • Creator
    RomCom Killjoys
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 RomCom Killjoys
  • Show Website
    RomCom Killjoys

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