Chapter 5.3 - Pop Culture Hills We'll Die On

Chapter 6.1 - Jaws and Monster Stories

Alicia and Sarah face their fears of open water with their discussion of the classic film Jaws. They look at the elements of monster stories and how the film fits the pattern. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about what they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Literary terms of the week: Elements of monster stories Sign up for the newsletter [http://litthinkpodcast.substack.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/litthinkpodcast/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/litthinkpodcast]. Music by Craig Harmann [https://harmannymusiceducation.substack.com/] Cover art by Matt Holman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit litthinkpodcast.substack.com [https://litthinkpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Chapter 5.6 - The Mummy and Women in Action Films

Alicia and Sarah geek out over all things action film in the 1990’s classic The Mummy. They discuss how women are portrayed in some of their favorite films and compare them to the portrayal of Evelyn in The Mummy. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about what they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Literary terms of the week: Elements of action films Sign up for the newsletter [http://litthinkpodcast.substack.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/litthinkpodcast/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/litthinkpodcast]. Music by Craig Harmann [https://harmannymusiceducation.substack.com/] Cover art by Matt Holman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit litthinkpodcast.substack.com [https://litthinkpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Chapter 5.5 - Ever After and Cinderella Stories

Alicia and Sarah return to another classic from their teen years and young adulthood, Ever After. They discuss the traits of Cinderella myths and how the 90s classic fits each trait. They discuss how the movie still holds up as a love story focused on character development and female empowerment. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about what they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Literary terms of the week: Elements of a Cinderella story Sign up for the newsletter [http://litthinkpodcast.substack.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/litthinkpodcast/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/litthinkpodcast]. Music by Craig Harmann [https://harmannymusiceducation.substack.com/] Cover art by Matt Holman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit litthinkpodcast.substack.com [https://litthinkpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Chapter 5.4 - A Knights Tale, Parody, and Fate

Alicia and Sarah return to a classic from their teen years and young adulthood, A Knight’s Tale. They discuss the connections to The Canterbury Tales and Chaucer as well as the modern connections to fighting our fate and finding hope when all hope seems lost. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Literary terms of the week: Parody, Fate Sign up for the newsletter [http://litthinkpodcast.substack.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/litthinkpodcast/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/litthinkpodcast]. Music by Craig Harmann [https://harmannymusiceducation.substack.com/] Cover art by Matt Holman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit litthinkpodcast.substack.com [https://litthinkpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Chapter 5.3 - Pop Culture Hills We'll Die On

Alicia and Sarah take a different approach as they discuss some of their favorite pieces of pop culture. Whether movies or books, these are the pop culture hills they are willing to fight for. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Literary terms of the week: “Hill I’ll die on” Sign up for the newsletter [http://litthinkpodcast.substack.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/litthinkpodcast/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/litthinkpodcast]. Music by Craig Harmann [https://harmannymusiceducation.substack.com/] Cover art by Matt Holman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit litthinkpodcast.substack.com [https://litthinkpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]