Groundhog Dames Podcast
In a world where Covid kept them apart, three Amigos (Amy, Annette and Theo) were reunited with a life that's now 'online', sharing a polyamorous relationship with the silver screen. When WhatsApp couldn't contain their meaty discussions, they decided to share them with the world. This podcast will sure take you down the rabbit hole. It has laughs, it has drama, bringing about larger questions of how difficult subjects sit within the real world. They hope to share their tangents and find like-minded friends on the way.
Episodes
15 episodes
Rabbit hole #14 - You've Got Swindled
This week’s chat came about after we watched Netflix's Tinder Swindler. Some felt Simon Leviev was very clever, and adored online. Others gave the victims "asking for it" status. The rest of us were shocked he wasn't in prison. So what...
Rabbit hole #13 - J.Lo-ganda
After the Groundhog gang watched (and didn't cry at 😉) J.Lo's Halftime on Netflix, the Dames discuss a multitude of both positive and sometimes problematic branches that grow from the mighty tree that is The Block's very own Jenny.
Rabbit hole #12 - In too Depp
You've probably got an opinion on it, whatever side of the fence you're on.... "Amber Heard's a liar, Johnny Depp's the victim" or vice versa, this trial has put some bigger questions on the stand; who did that poo on Johnny's side of the bed? ...
Rabbit hole #11 - Woke up like this
We're back! And this time we're journeying on the Woke train to Female Empowerment. Have we finally perfected the representation of women on screen, or is it now too perfect to be real? We tackle Promising Young Woman vs I May Dest...
Rabbit hole #10 - Lost in translation?
It’s been a while since we’ve taken you down our rabbit hole discussions and we've missed you guys!This week we're focusing on international films, their American remakes and how we feel about them. Do you see subtitles as a 'one-inch t...
Rabbit hole #9 - The Truman Show Delusion
We’re extremely excited about this mind-bending episode. What makes a 'reality' alternate? It doesn't necessarily need to be in the 'Sci Fi' genre, so is it more about a tone, feeling or vibe? We've homed in on The Truman ...
Rabbit hole #8 - The Crown: Royal Propaganda?
What a rabbit infested hole we have for you this week! With Netflix's "The Crown" surging in popularity in its fourth season, why are people fascinated with the Royals? Are we telling the media this is what we want? Is it a conspi...
Rabbit hole #7 - Rom Con?
In the famous words from Sleepless in Seattle (heavy Boston accent here) "you don't wanna be in love, you wanna be in love in a movie." Are they good for us? Is this simply a rom con? Are you fooled and do you care?Join us ...
Rabbit hole #6 - Why do we need musicals?
To go out with a bang and to mark the end of 2020, we’re taking you down a glittery sing-song rabbit hole on why we think people love (or hate) musicals, why we may need them or if we need them at all? Join us on this week’s episode on our heat...
Rabbit hole #5 - Romanticising Gangsters
Gangsters, why are they so alluring? From fun depictions like Mickey Blue Eyes to more gritty connotations of Peaky Blinders, nostalgia to modernity, they capture us all for good or for worse...but why?Join us while we pick this beloved (or...
Rabbit hole #4 - When stage meets screen
This week, we’ll be chatting about something very close to our hearts, taking you down a rabbit hole, discussing how immersive experiences have pushed beyond the theatre and onto the silver screen. How far can we push realism until it is just r...
Rabbit hole #3 - Is it okay to like Woody Allen?
With the momentum of the #metoo movement, many actors have denounced their allegiance to the infamous director Woody Allen. Do you agree with #cancelculture or should sins be forgiven when they produce great work? Join us this week dow...
Rabbit hole #2 - "Elevated Horror"?
Is "elevated horror" a marketing pigeon-hole for "gentrified horror" or is it producing some of the best timeless cinema tackling social fears?Join us this week down our Halloween spooky rabbit hole special. SPOILER ALERT
