The Feminine Critique Podcast

Feb 09 2025 293 ep. 92 mins 13
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Broads don't belong in broadcasting so these ones...these ones podcast. Join Emily Intravia and Christine Makepeace as they dive deep into all flavors of film, from classic Hitchcock to Lifetime cheese (with a whole lot of female-centered/made horror along the way).

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Special Edition: Bystanders with Mary Beth McAndrews

Feb 09 2025 56 mins  
We're back with more Bystanders! On this very special interview, Christine and Emily chat with director Mary Beth McAndrews about the history of female-made rape revenge films, dealing with fire stunts on a tiny budget, the possibilities of a Battle Bots found footage movie, and so much more. Be sure to follow Mary Beth via @mbmcandrews on the socials, the Scarred for Life podcast,

Special Edition: Bystanders with Jamie Alvey

Jan 26 2025 61 mins  
We interrupt our irregularly scheduled programming to bring you a Very Special Episode! Christine and Emily welcome writer/actor Jamie Alvey for a discussion about Bystanders, a new genre film with an incredibly fresh perspective on revenge. Jamie comes loaded with introspection on the development, filming, and reception of this indie gem. Be sure to rent Bystanders on VOD and foll

180. 2025 Starts With Catchup

Jan 12 2025 115 mins  
New year, same plan! Christine and Emily greeth 2025 with a big batch of catchup! Our first half focuses almost entirely on 2023-2024 releases, then we close out with a big fat batch of horror. Selections include but are far from limited to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Megalopolis, Emilia Perez, Magpie, Nickel Boys, F Marry Kill, Y2KI, Saw the TV Glow, Nightbitch, Wicked, Conclave, His

Stocking Stuffer 10.9 The Holiday Junkie & Season Wrapup

Dec 26 2024 57 mins  
We're clearing the Christmas finish line with our big finale. Up first is Emily covering Lifetime's The Holiday Junkie, the directorial debut of star Jennifer Love Hewitt. Then we (well, I) dive into a review of the full season: bests and worsts, 2024 cozy cardigan observations, and a full ranking of the movies that were covered. We'll be back with Feminine Critique Proper in 2024,

Stocking Stuffer 10.8 Holly & the Hot Chocolate with Josh Hurtado

Dec 24 2024 71 mins  
Did you know that the secret ingredient for the world’s best hot chocolate is…love? That’s one of many facts we learn when we dive into QVC’s debut film venture, Holly and the Hot Chocolate! Emily is joined by special guest star Josh Hurtado, film critic for Screen Anarchy, founder of Potentate Films, and certified Christmas movie completist. Follow his work on the various

Stocking Stuffer 10.7 The Case For Christmas with Emily Menez

Dec 22 2024 93 mins  
It’s two Emilys for the price of one! On this very special and legally sound episode, Emily is joined by writer Emily Menez to tackle 2011’s The Case For Christmas. We get Dean Cain manhands, Johnny Cochran references, Canadian elves that are very much modeled on Elf, and so much more (including but not limited to a very dark theory about a dead cloying child!). Be sure to chec

Stocking Stuffer 10.6 A '90s Christmas with Elizabeth Katheryn Gray

Dec 18 2024 71 mins  
Break out those cargo pants with the extra pockets! We’re here to Christmas party like it’s 1999, the Hallmark way. Emily is joined by friend of the pod and Head Hauntress Elizabeth Katheryn Gray to dive choker first into A ‘90s Christmas. Get ready for dial-up internet jokes and maybe, just maybe, some touching moments? We’ll see. Be sure to follow Elizabeth’s many ventu

Stocking Stuffer 10.5 Three Wiser Men and a Boy with Brandi and Dave Jackola

Dec 15 2024 75 mins  
Parenting a baby is apparently easy: it’s kindergarten when things get really hard, or so sayeth our leads in Hallmark’s 2024 sequel to Three Wise Men and a Baby, Three Wiser Men and a Boy. Rejoining Emily are Hallmark experts Brandi and Dave Jackola. Follow their various ventures via @brandiwine and @djevildave, and be sure to check out Shield Podulation for random coverage of

Stocking Stuffer 10.4 The Santa Stakeout with Carol Borden

Dec 11 2024 57 mins  
Ho ho hope you’ve got a warrant for this one! Emily sits down with The Cultural Gutter’s Carol Borden to explore what the Denver (and also Wisconsin and maybe Canadian) holiday crime scene looks like through a Hallmark lens. It’s 2021’s The Santa Stakeout! Have a listen and find Carol’s incredible work over at https://culturalgutter.com

Stocking Stuffer 10.3 Christian Mingle with Christine Makepeace

Dec 08 2024 69 mins  
Whoa boy, this one is something! Original recipe cohost Christine returns to help Emily navigate the challenges of dating in 2014 with Christian Mingle (something titled Christmas Mingle), a 90 minute ad (sort of?) for a very confusing matchmaking app. This movie is streaming on Tubi and written and directed by Corbin Bernsen. It’s a LOT to take in, but thankfully, holiday stalwa