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Bonus – Across The Arrow-Verse – Thor Ragnarok

Show Notes: So that we can deal with house moves and lockdowns but still bring you episodes we’re releasing some Patreon exclusive content during April. First up is Matthew and Cathryn (from Across the Arrow-Verse) about the first time this character gets a good movie, Thor Ragnarok. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the…

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Episode 161: Donnie Darko

“First of all, Papa Smurf didn’t create Smurfette.” Show Notes: We wanted something different from last week, and Donnie Darko is as different as they come. Time travel shenanigans, dinner table conversations, and the presidential election are all up for discussion. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read 73 Thoughts Mandi…

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Episode 160: Four Weddings and a Funeral

May we all in our dotage be proud to say, “I was adored once too.” Show Notes: A classic rom com but this time Mandi Kaye has never seen it. Come for the American girl / British boy love story, stay for the strong language right from the beginning. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things…

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PCD Revisited: Pulp Fiction

Show Notes: This week we’re looking back at the very first episode we ever recorded together! This is Vintage PCD at its finest! We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you’d like access to exclusive content, please visit us on Patreon. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about…

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Episode 159: The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2

I’ve had a bad habit of underestimating you Show Notes: We close out the Twilight Saga with part 1 and 2 of Breaking Dawn. Feminism, agency, telepathic werewolves, biting babies out of someone, the male gaze, and Chekhov’s horse syringe are all up for discussion. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or…

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Episode 158: Die Hards 4 & 5

Show Notes: This week we close out the Die Hard franchise and (possibly) say goodbye to John McClane for the last time. We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you’d like access to exclusive content, please visit us on Patreon. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the…

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Episode 157: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

I’ve seen trouble all my life Show Notes: There’s some sepia seeping in over here, as we take on the musical non-musical Coen Brothers classic film, O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Southern representation, acting decisions, and, of course, music are all up for discussion today. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or…

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Episode 156: Tron

Show Notes: This week, Mandi and Matthew chat about 80s technology and the osmosis of pop culture. We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you’d like access to exclusive content, please visit us on Patreon. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest…

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Episode 155: Night Watch (Nochnoy Dozor)

He can see us. He’s an Other. Show Notes: For Matthew’s birthday week we’re watching the Russian film Night Watch (also called Nochnoy Dozor). Vampires, good vs evil, and subtitles all come out of the gloom for discussion #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read 53 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had Whilst…

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Episode 155: Moonstruck

Show Notes: This week, Mandi and Matthew chat about Cher, the origin of Nic Cage, domestic abuse against men, and many many other things. A Sparkle of Life 15 Things ‘Moonstruck’ Nailed About Italian-Americans: From Superstitions to Dean Martin Assault of Men Played for Laughs – Let’s stop normalizing this in our society! We’re also…

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