Send us a textThelma and Louise are one of the most iconic duos in cinema! In this episode, we chat about why they work as a pair and what makes a duo great. We also discuss other iconic duos in film, podcasts and beyond.Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWelcome to the summer of sisterhood films! As a fun segway, we’re watching Thelma and Louise become unintentional gangsters. In this episode, we chat about how their circumstances turned them into criminals, and we compare their gangster origin story to the gangsters we’ve encountered over the last few months, particularly our recent gangster duo, Bonnie and Clyde. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textIn such a male dominated genre, we finally have our first proper girl gangster! We chat about how Bonnie compares with other female characters in this genre, and discuss the difference between a “girl gangster” and a “mob wife”. Also stay till the end for our final thoughts on the Bonnie & Clyde and the gangster genre in general.Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textIs this really the end of the Mission Impossible franchise? Listen in on our chat about why we love Mission Impossible and our favourite moments of the franchise. We also postulate how the series might end (and whether it actually will!).Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWhy do so many characters seem to fall in love when they’re in dangerous situations? We chat a bit about how our bodies work when we feel we’re in danger, and also how the romance between Bonnie and Clyde felt more authentic and respectful compared to other cinematic gangster romances.Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWhy were The Barrow Gang so popular? In this episode, we chat about the historical context of the film and particularly how Bonnie and Clyde leaned into the glamour of their crimical behaviour. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWe’re going back in time for our last film of the gangster genre to “Bonnie & Clyde”. One of our oldest films we’ve watched on the podcast, we chat about how the duo have remained in mainstream pop culture.Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWhy are gangster protagonists often so unlikeable? In this episode, we talk about how manipulation and gaslighting is a tactic used amongst gangsters who end up rising the ranks. We also chat about why Lara hasn’t had a great time in the gangster genre.Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWe’ve watched so many films with corrupt cops. In this episode, we chat about why corruption shows up in so many crime and drama films, and we explore why corruption across professions is interesting to watch.Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus
Send us a textWhat is a “bottle movie” and why do we love them? In this episode, we chat about films that take place over a short period of time, exploring our favourite 24-hour films and why they’re fun to watch. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUsTheme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus