Wigs and Candles

Andreina Romero and Gabriela Mörken-Romero
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Wigs and Candles

A podcast about two sisters and their obsession with period film.

  1. 26 MAR

    Episode 6 - Barry Lyndon

    To cap off their 4th season,  Gaby and Andreina discuss the 1975 Stanley Kubrick film Barry Lyndon. With the help of a very special guest, we discuss the technical marvels of this film as well as it enduring beauty and depth. Sources and links: Barry Lyndon Making of Leon Vitali on Kubrick Review from The Guardian Roger Ebert Review

    1 h y 31 min

  2. 4 MAR

    Episode 5 - Pride and Prejudice

    In this episode, Gaby, Andreina, and a special guest, discuss the beloved 2005 Joe Wright adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. One of the most popular adaptions of the novel by Jane Austen, the film remains surprisingly fresh after almost 20 years since it was released. Gaby, Andreina and their guest discuss the movie timelessness, the remarkable cast, and many other fun detours along the way. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Links and sources: Short interview with Keyra Knightley Behind the Scenes  Pride & Prejudice BTS - The Politics of 18th Century Dating (2005) The Cast Manic Pixie Girl Trope Wanderer above the Sea of Fog Karolina Żebrowska: I watched every version of "Pride and Prejudice" so you don't have to

    1 h y 55 min

  3. 5 FEB

    Episode 4 - A Royal Affair

    In this episode, Gaby and Andreina finally watch a movie they have been waiting a long time to discuss. A Royal Affair, tells the story of Princess Caroline Matilda of Great Britain and her husband King Christian VII. The story follows the years during Christian's reign when the ideas of the Enlightenment start to be introduced into the kingdom, mainly through the influence of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a physician and thinker who is deeply influenced by the movement. Released in 2012 in Denmark, A Royal Affair tells a story in which love, politics, ideas, and history intersect in astonishing and heartbreaking fashion. Join us as we discuss what it means for pivotal national historical moments to be portrayed in film and what makes a period film, well, a period film.  ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this movie we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Sources & further readings: Interview with cast + crew on the Berlinale 2012 Interview with Mads Mikkelsen - Empire Magazine Making of documentary Film Review on The Guardian Historical Accuracy of A Royal Affair

    1 h y 39 min

  4. 8 ENE

    Episode 3 - The Woman King

    In this episode, Andreina and Gabriela discuss the 2022 filmThe Woman King. Written by  Dana Stevens and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Woman King tells the true story of the Agojie, an all-female warrior force in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1830s, in what is present-day Benin. Starring a formidable Viola Davis as the military general who eventually would become the woman king, the film tells a story of bravery, sacrifice, and female empowerment hidden within the history books during one of the darkest periods in modern times: the transatlantic slave trade. Andreina and Gabriela discuss the main cast performances, the power of representation, and their efforts to expand their knowledge of the history of women across the globe. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film, we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Sources and links: Interview with cast at TIFF 2022 Interview with Viola Davis and Cast Thuso Mbedu in “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah Lashana Lynch and Thuso Mbedu in Good Morning America Film review on The New York Times Warrior Women with Lupita Nyongo

    1 h y 15 min

  5. 18/12/2023

    Episode 2 - Little Women

    There’s nothing little in the story of this film nor in the significance of the topics it touches on. Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019) is a wonderful, fierce, and modern adaptation of this classic, bringing all the themes that have made it one of the most beloved books of the last 150 years.  Centered on the character of Jo March, an aspiring writer, Little Women tells the story of the March sisters, four deeply loving but very different young women, all trying to find their path in life within the restrictions of 1860s American society.  Join us as we review Little Women with a special guest and talk about feminism, safe female spaces, pervasive gender roles, how they impact men and women, and much more. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film, we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Sources and links: In-depth interview with the director and cast Greta Gerwig on her idea for the film

    1 h y 57 min

  6. 27/11/2023

    Episode 1 - Chevalier

    In a baroque opera hall in Paris sometime in the late 1700s, there’s a concert taking place.  The audience is hypnotized by the virtuosity of the main violin player and the beauty of the music. And still, the most puzzling fact about the scene is the player’s skin colour: it’s Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, and he’s Black.  Born in Guadeloupe to an enslaved African woman and a French aristocrat, Joseph grows up in Paris and enjoys a high-class education. His talent for music can only benefit from this, making him a renowned musician and composer and gaining the favor of Queen Marie Antoinette and her entourage.  It sounds as if the boundaries of race and class are diluted in this story. Only to discover that, by crossing a line that seemed unimportant, the colour of the skin is the only thing that suddenly matters.  The story of Chevalier is fascinating, and is still hard to believe that it has remained untold for over two centuries.  While reviewing this movie, we learn about hidden jewels in history, what it takes to bring them back to light, and what effect they have on a wider audience.  ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film, we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Sources and other links: Interview with cast and crew Kelvin Harrison Jr. on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Interview with the Cast and crew on the TIFF 2022 by “The Hollywood Reporter” Cast, crew and other facts

    1 h y 27 min

  7. 26/06/2023

    Episode 7 - The Liberator

    The Liberator tells the story, in wide strokes, of Simón Bolívar, the military leader, and most important Venezuelan historical figure. In this episode, Gaby and Andreina discuss the 2013 film with the help of a very special guest. Placing the film in the historical and political context in which it was made, we look at the role of historical films in creating a national identity and memory.  Join us as we discuss the relevance of cultural representation on the big screen, the humanisation of a mystified historical figure and the risks of too ambitious screenwriting.  Sources: The Liberator Interview with actor Edgar Ramirez The Liberator Interview with director Alberto Arvelo (Spanish) TIFF Interview with director Alberto Arvelo Google Hangout The Liberator (Spanish)

    1 h y 45 min

  8. 22/05/2023

    Episode 6-Ammonite

    In this episode, Andreina and Gabriela discuss the 2020 film Ammonite with a very special guest. Ammonite tells the story of 19th-century British paleontologist Mary Anning.  An imaginary retelling of a brief period of her life, the film is directed by Francis Lee and stars Kate Winslet in the role of  Mary Anning and Saoirse Ronan as Charlotte Murchinson, her lover. Join us as we discuss this period film mixing science, history, and romance in the South West of England. In the process, we explore the dichotomy between artistic vision vs reality, period film clichés, and what dignifies or not a character. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this show we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Sources & further readings: Article with film’s synopsis prior to release Interview with Kate Winslet on LGBTQ+ Representation and Honouring The History of Mary Anning Behind the scenes

    1 h y 32 min
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A podcast about two sisters and their obsession with period film.

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  • Creador
    Andreina Romero and Gabriela Mörken-Romero
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    27
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