Episode 13 - Office Space

Episode 14 - Wuthering Heights (1939 vs 2026)

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** This episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag compares two very different adaptations of Wuthering Heights: the classic 1939 film and the controversial 2026 version. Maria and Cat unpack how Catherine, Heathcliff, and Isabella are written across generations, exploring obsession, power dynamics, class, race, and whether passion alone is enough to sustain a relationship. Expect sharp commentary on female character agency, toxic romance tropes, adaptation choices, and whether Heathcliff is a romantic hero or just deeply problematic.Support the podcast and help us keep making episodes:☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thenagpod

Episode 13 - Office Space

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Comedian Maria Shehata and Writer/Director Cat Rhinehart break down the cult classic Office Space (1999) and ask a simple question: what does Joanna actually want? In this episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag, they analyze Jennifer Aniston’s character, the infamous “pieces of flair,” and whether the movie gives its female character any real agency. A funny, feminist look at one of the most iconic workplace comedies ever made.

Episode 12 - Roman Holiday

Comedian Maria Shehata and writer/director Cat Rhinehart break down the 1953 classic Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, through the lens of their feminist film podcast. They explore Princess Anne’s brief escape from royal duty, why the film’s ending is surprisingly honest, and how classic Hollywood sometimes gave female characters more agency than movies of the 80s and 90s. The hosts debate whether Gregory Peck’s character is actually good for the princess. They also dive into why actors looked older in classic films, the pressures of royalty, and what modern movies could learn from this charming, bittersweet classic.

Episode 11 - Back to the Future

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 11 - Back to the Future. Cat Rhinehart and Maria Shehata choose a listener request: Back to the Future. They immediately get stuck on the movie’s “Libyan terrorists” scene (and the awkward casting), then zoom out into what the film looks like through a modern lens, especially when it comes to Lorraine’s storyline, agency, and why the plot loves using women’s trauma as a shortcut for a man’s character arc.🎧 Support the pod on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thenagpod📩 Suggestions/contact: thenagpod@gmail.com📱 Follow: @thenagpod

Episode 10 - Materialists

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** On this episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag, co-hosts Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart break down Celine Song’s Materialists. From the “love vs. money” setup to why the casting didn’t land for them. They dig into dating culture, “elevated rom-com” expectations, and how beauty standards and aging anxieties sneak into our brains (even on a feminist film podcast), before spiraling into a brutally honest recast fantasy.