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Episode 21 · October 24, 2016 · 1:49:51
Ghostbusters (2016)
If you like listening to or haven’t listened to enough tendentious podcasts about the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot—then this episode is for you.
Two sisters who’ve never been criticized for being “too funny” discuss a film that’s actually been criticized for being “too funny”.
Guests
Matt LaStar
Matt LaStar
Listen On
Ghostbusters
(2016)
Directed by Paul Feig
Action
Fantasy
Comedy
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3.75
tampons
Chick Flick!
Performers
Kristen Wiig
Bechdels
Fails reverse Bechdel test
Tropes
Female screenwriter
Feminist under-/overtones
Focus on female relationship
Lighthearted time travel
Actor playing a character with his/her own first name (e.g., Amy Adams playing Amy in The Wedding Date; Amy Schumer playing Amy in Trainwreck)
Male eye-candy
Movie is generally derided by men
Musical/dance numbers
Strong female protagonist(s)
Woman makes a fool of herself at work