Just Another Girl on the I.R.T (1992) dir. Leslie Harris

Terminal Island (1973) dir. Stephanie Rothman

In this episode, we talk about one of Stephanie Rothman's exploitation movie, Terminal Island, and how she was able imbue a narrative about societal issues.

Lingua Franca (2019) dir. Isabel Sandoval

For Pride Month, we watched Isabel Sandoval's fictional, yet powerful tale of the trials of being a trans woman in today's society and the perils of being an undocumented immigrant during the Trump administration.

Bergman Island (2021) dir. Mia Hansen-Løve

In this episode, we talk about Mia Hansen-Løve's Bergman Island, which follows a creative couple on a retreat to Faro Island where the famous director, Ingmar Bergman, shot his most loved movies.

Just Another Girl on the I.R.T (1992) dir. Leslie Harris

In this episode, we follow a New York teen, with dreams of becoming a doctor, who is navigating the challenges of generational poverty, racism, and...boys.

Valley Girl (1983) dir. Martha Coolidge

In this episode, we travel back in time to the era of leg warmers, pastel pink, and teased hair to watch Martha Coolidge’s big hit, Valley Girl. We cover Nick Cage’s debut, teen love, and more.