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Kaylia and, special guest Claudya, discuss the book and movie: Like Water For Chocolate. Join us for a conversation about magical realism, the true tragic characters, the trouble with translations, the subversive feminist qualities, and the disappointment of Pedro. Plus, Kaylia continues her trend of not being able to pronounce anything properly. She’s working on it, and she’s sorry. All that plus a reminder that there is no hierarchy for what lights your fire, errr, matches. You do you! Show notes and more at www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and, special guest host, Leah talk about this YA novel turned movie. We discuss crappy parenting choices, crappy writing choices, and how charming Mille Bobby Brown is. Was Enola a Mary Sue, a perfect iteration of a young naive girl, a heroine worth rooting for, or maybe a bit of everything? We also discuss the gross misogyny of Sherlock, the villainess of Mycroft, and how the movie really, really, changed the tone, characters, scope, point, and overall EVERYTHING-ness of the book. Plus Kaylia can’t decide if the French words in this English world written by the American author should get the French, English, or American/Kaylia pronunciation. For more information, visit www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and her special guest (8 year old Ella) discuss the classic Charlotte’s Web, the classic 1973 Charlotte’s Web and then the 2006 Charlotte’s Web… is it also destined to be a classic? What changes from book to movie to movie worked? Which changes didn’t? Is it cool to talk about death so much in a kid’s book or is it ok because of the songs and cuteness? All this and more in our episode! For more information, including show notes, please visit www.kmmamedia.com

Jennifer and Kaylia revisit a book neither of them liked the first time around because they both love George Clooney and in his infinite wisdom, he has made a movie based on that book. Will they join the masses of people who love this book? Did the movie do it justice or make it better? Was there a transformational moment or just a lot of flashbacks? In the end… is this a beak bummer book and movie or is there something profound hidden in all the exposition and special effects? Listen to our discussion of Good Morning, Midnight / The Midnight Sky to find out. More information, including show notes found at www.kmmamedia.com

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss A Christmas Story. Does this classic movie transcend generational expectations of morality? Are there classic holiday movie moments about love and hope or is it just children in pain and the virtues of consumerism? Does it matter that Ralphie is kinda an a-hole to his friends? Who is the hero and why is it “the old man”? Do you need the book to put the movie in context or should it just be skipped? All these questions plus a lot of laughter as we look at this “boomer” movie through our Gen X eyes. More information including show notes and our merch store at www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and Jennifer solve the problems of the working poor not through religion or education but through stricter domestic violence laws and exposure to other cultures. No, not really. But wouldn’t that be nice? What we actually do is try to find the kernels of good stuff in the book and movie, bemoan the lack of Mamaw and Lindsey’s stories, and trumpet the awesomeness of Planned Parenthood. Hillbilly Elegy: Book and movie… are they worth your time? For more information, visit www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and special guest Jess talk about the Danish Girl. Or, to be more honest, Kaylia and Jess rant about what should have been called "Gerda's Very Sad Decade" We talk fan fiction of real people, the low bar for transgender stories, the historical inaccuracies, and all the missed opportunities, so many missed opportunities. For more information or for show notes, visit www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and Leah discuss Jurassic Park in this super-sized episode. We talk dinosaurs, life lessons, chaos theory, and the travesty of the Genaro character assassination. Plus a Schitt's Creek shoutout and some gleeful celebration of bad guy death. Enjoy! Show notes and more information at www.kmmamedia.com

** Special Crossover Halloween Episode** It's the story about abusive relationships, fighting against changing cultural norms, the victory of the self-sufficient American hero, the rejection of authority, and eschewing of the very institutions that should be able to make sense of the supernatural world... And a giant pig. In other words, a horror story about real estate in the 70s.. That's right, it's our very special crossover Halloween episode: The Amityville Horror! More information and show notes at www.kmmamedia.com

Sex, murder, mental health, incest, .... maybe masturbation? Yep, must be Psycho! Is Norman sympathetic? How much trivia is trivial? A dramatic reading, an apology to a friend from college, and a potentially unpopular opinion about if the movie is worth the hype. PLUS, a rousing discussion of phallic objects. Enjoy! More information and show notes at www.kmmamedia.com

Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a discussion of the classic Fahrenheit 451, 1953 novel and 1966 movie. We discuss censorship, the difference between knowledge and expertise, the hypocrisy of Bradbury, and whether the two trouble makers in the movie were gay or just bros. Also a supplemental interview with an English teacher AND a bit of trivia about Playboy magazine! Enjoy!

Join us for a slightly rushed conversation about The Mountain Between Us. Book: Hey look, a perfect man shows off how stellar he is by taking care of an enfeebled woman while grieving for the totally unnecessary death of his wife and there is a lot of snow. Movie: Hey look, two well rounded characters who are strangers use teamwork to survive and there is a lot of pretty snow. And a really crappy final ten seconds. Also, this episode’s Star Trek reference is super relevant and Kaylia still hates love. Oy Vey! This episode was recorded around the following interruptions / life stressors. Jennifer having a surprise drop-in visitor. Kaylia being less than 24 hours away from having (yet another) eye surgery. Soooo we missed a few things and were very distracted. Apologies. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Wild (From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail). Join us as we compare it to another White Woman on Walkabout novel and attempt to find the beauty and the flaws in the book and film adaptation. Spoilers: Kaylia hates nature and Jennifer hates when people sexually objectify others! Also, we both hate when people make stupid choices that put themselves in danger. Plus a tease of TWO future supplemental episodes! Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the 1997 book and 2004 film Ella Enchanted. Will we fall under its spell? Did we need the talking snake? Do the creepy moments outweigh the pure delight? Which curse breaking method was the best? All this plus the obligatory Star Trek reference and a Special Guest gives her take at the very end! Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Kaylia and Matthew as they discuss the racism, classism, misogyny, and homoeroticism of the 1885 novel and the 2004 miniseries. Yeah, we went full Hallmark channel on this one… and yes, we explain why. Plus the obligatory Star Trek shout out, an overabundance of ambushes, and Chekov’s gun(shot wound). Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the memoir and award-winning book and film Born On The 4th Of July. This episode is light on jokes and heavy on themes. We talk about toxic masculinity, the acting chops of Tom Cruise, and how we are sort of still living the protests and social upheaval of the 1970s in 2020. And yes, Kaylia sings the darn song. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Mary Poppins!. Spoiler alert: we both LOVE this movie. And we have complicated feelings about the books. Plus we strive to answer the burning questions: Was Winifred a joke? How many times will Kaylia tell the “cow story”? When is it ok to prank the actors? Just how vain was Mary Poppins? Is it ever ok to make a joke about stealing Jello from cancer patients? And will Kaylia be able to make it through the whole episode without singing? Join us! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Chris and Kaylia to discuss the grossness of the added VP character, how the book dealt with race, the double standard of the default position (straight, white), the importance of Leah, “the tumbler,” and how this light fluffy book dealt with some big serious issues in such a delightfuly realistic way. Hooray for a joyful gay teen romance! Plus all the ways you can celebrate pride and be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Kaylia and Ryan as they discuss the heroic acts of this unforgettable battle that doesn’t always get as much attention in US history as it should. We talk about heroics, big questions, the horrors of war… and also a Cpt. Picard/Star Trek shoutout because… well.. Of course. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Kaylia and Catherine for a discussion of Little Fires Everywhere (the 2017 novel and 2020 Hulu miniseries). We discuss the BIG adaptation changes including, race, queerness, and how much Izzy was, or wasn’t, wanted by her mother. Also, no Star Trek shout outs and only one fire related pun! Kaylia is, apparently, learning restraint! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.co

Join Kaylia and Keith for a discussion about Ready Player One. There are plenty of Easter Eggs in our recording for those of you who like to go frame by frame. In related news, Kaylia hates love, Keith doesn’t hate the book, and we both gush about the awesomeness of MMORPGs. Note: This was our first attempt recording during the pandemic, so the audio quality is not great. We got better, but this one is rough. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.co

In this episode… Kaylia sets a new world record for recapping the biggest plot EVER while coining the phrase “not in the recap”, there is at least one Star Trek, Breaking Bad, and Gone Girl shout out, and oh yeah… a three minute Star Wars rant (spoilers). Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a discussion of LA Confidential… and a heads up on a new way to get involved. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

And The Band Played On (book and HBO movie). This episode is in honor of World AIDS Day and the 32 million people who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

n our discussion of The Accidental Tourist, we complain bitterly about the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, lament the awful way Muriel trains the dog, and wish fervently that side characters had been given more plot time. But it isn't all bad! Or... is it? For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Alice Hoffman’s novel Practical Magic and the splashy Hollywood movie adaptation made three years later get the PPP treatment in our latest episode. Join Kaylia and special guest Cyndal as they discuss the magic, the practical steps the sisters could have taken, what the movie/book got right (and oh so wrong) about pagans and witches, and why you should never cut your hand with some rando’s pocket knife. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Coraline! Whether you like the visual feast and Easter eggs or wish they had allowed the story to carry the day… whether you are more interested in the hero’s journey of self-discovery versus learning to appreciate your jack-wagon parents, we hope you enjoy our episode where Kaylia gets so frustrated she makes up words like “hobeldicock” Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

In this episode, we discuss the novel and movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. We talk about trauma. We talk about introverts. We talk about nostalgia. We talk about how teenagers are mostly jerks. We talk about the power of music. We name drop a few of our friends. Join us! (We apologize for the bad sound quality) For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us for a discussion of The Da Vinci Code. in which we both rag on Dan Brown's writing partly because we are jealous of his book deals. We also talk about the difference between historical fiction and speculative fiction. And Jennifer curses more than Kaylia for the first (and maybe only) time! Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us as we throw our normal structure out the window and discuss Fight Club! Of course, we talk about the patriarchy, toxic masculinity, white privilege, gender roles… and the responsibility artists have to how their art is interpreted. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

In our Bridget Jones’s Diary episode, we discuss the problems of chick-lit, 90s style “feminism,” whether or not Mark Darcy is simply an insufferable ass or if he grows and changes… and Kaylia admits to not liking Jane Austen despite her English degree. Also, some Star Trek references and even a Star Wars connection because some of you like that sort of thing. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

In this episode, we discuss the novel/film Jaws. We talk about toxic masculinity, the benefits of the bromance versus the romance, some fun movie trivia, and how nature is scary even when it is a metaphor for economic occurrences. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us as we discuss Shoeless Joe and the movie it inspired: Field of Dreams! We talk about how much we enjoyed this baseball movie despite neither of us being all that interested in baseball. Also, when fan fiction goes to a weird tacky place, Kaylia breaks the record for times the word “whatever” is muttered, and Jennifer provides us with some very interesting trivia about the film. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us for a discussion of the short story turned Ben Stiller movie where as we discuss product placement, the problems of “living in the moment,” how much magic is too much magic for a real movie, whether or not Todd should have been real, and the feminist themes in this male-centric “just do it” mid-life crisis movie. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us for a discussion of Silence of the Lambs (book and film). We talk about the feminist themes, the importance of the middleman character, and just how smart... or lucky?... both Lecter and Starling were. And... Special guest, Podcast Cat, with her reaction at the very end. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

The Book was Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The movie was The Secret of NIMH. The podcast is both and oh so much more. Join us for a conversation about the differences and the similarities, about altruism and cooperation, and about how our heroine is trolled by the patriarchy. And, yes, there's both a shout out to Star Trek and The L Word because Kaylia is that kind of queer nerd. Plus a very special guest joins us at the end to give a kid's perspective. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us as we discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God, the made-for-TV-movie and the novel. Both the movie and the novel were unpopular at the times of their release. However, the novel made a comeback years later. Will the same be true for the movie? Probably not... but we are here to tell you all the good parts of this adaptation. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Kiss of the Spider Women. Join J and K for a discussion about this book and film combo. We will discuss the role of romance in escapism, the importance of self-identity, the pros and cons of experimental novels that use *interesting* narrative choices and footnotes, as well as the ideal number for sex scenes to showcase LGBTQ love. Also, Kaylia has a mini rant about the phrase “a girl like no other.” Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a high spirited discussion about mental illness, the evils of patriarchy, the themes of freedom, choice, and identity, as well as a spontaneous song break! Also, a Harry Potter and a Star Trek reference! All that and more in this episode. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join Kaylia and Jennifer as they discuss (The) Children of Men. There is a lot of gushing over the camera work and cinematography. There is a discussion of the use of ableism vs racism or xenophobia. And of course, there is a shout out to everyone’s favorite robot overlord, a fart joke, and a little applesauce related trivia! Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us as we discuss the 2007 film 3:10 to Yuma and the short story that was its inspiration. Topics this time around include morality, choices, toxic masculinity, the true meaning of sacrifice... and the gayest not-gay cowboy ever: Charlie Prince. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

In this episode, we discuss Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Either it is a story about a gay man in love with a straight call girl… or it is two sex workers finding true love and obtaining the American dream… Join us for a discussion about if No-Named-Narrator is gay or not, the pros and cons of love, and whether or not the book has a happy ending. (The movie definitely does.) Plus Kaylia sings a Beverly Hillbillies Parody Song. Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us for a rousing discussion of the classic Douglas Adams book The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy… and the hotly contested movie by the same name. We will attempt to answer burning questions like “What was and wasn’t funny?” “Did the gags work?” “How fast can Jennifer talk?” and “Is the answer 42… or is it love?” Enjoy! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us as we talk about Fried Green Tomatoes (book and movie!). Help us answer burning questions like... Was there an asexual character? Was the lesbianism too coded? Was Ninny actually Idgie all along? Do you agree with Kaylia's "life lesson"? For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

It's time for a fairy tale! Join us as we argue about Molly, get bent out of shape about the messages, revisit the nightmare-inducing “tree in love”… and find new ways to throw in Star Trek references! That right, it's The Last Unicorn! For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

Join us as we discuss the source material for the holiday classic: Die Hard! Yes, the high octane movie that made Bruce Willis an action star started out as a book about a much older man preaching a very different message. As always we will discuss the two interpretations and attempt to answer the age-old question: "Is it worth your time?" Also, we say the F-word a lot. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

In this episode, we discuss A Simple Favor by Darcy Bell (2017) and the movie by the same title (2018). Join us as we gush over pantsuits, character growth, and a film noir with a happy ending. For more information about this show as well as show notes (with sources!) visit www.kmmamedia.com

In Episode 1, Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Stephen King's The Mist (1980) and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name. A community besieged by a mysterious mist must face monsters... but the evil outside is only part of the danger. Dun Dun DUUUUNNN!! Show notes and more information at www.kmmamedia.com

In our trailer episode Kaylia learns where the "stop" button in, the gals introduce themselves, and there is a fair amount of laughter. Also... some of the most epic theme music ever.