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Episode 174: The Matrix Revolutions

“Everything that has a beginning has an end.” Show Notes: Get ready for Matthew being very excited as we dive deep into the final film in this franchise, The Matrix Revolutions. Themes, action scenes, and how you wrap up a trilogy all get deep discussion. #PCDeprived Don’t forget to check out our Patreon exclusive conversation…

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Episode 172: Whip It

Show Notes: This week we continue women director’s month with Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut – Whip It. 45 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Whip It Nature Finds a Way – Matthew Guests to talk about Lilo & Stitch We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you’d like…

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45 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Whip It

Here’s what I know: Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, roller derby. Well this takes place in the South. I do love that blue hair! I’m confused. She didn’t win? But she has that giant trophy? Ohhhh, the little sister won one! Blue Bonnet is the best ice cream. For real. Man, Ellen Page was SO YOUNG!…

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Episode 171: What Women Want

“No game playing, no rules.” Show Notes: Starting a month of films directed by women, we get into deep discussions of how stories change, problematic people, and representation with What Women Want. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read Check out our merch store on Teepublic! We’re on Spotify! Leave us…

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Episode 170: Rain Man

Show Notes: This week we’re exploring the 1988 family drama – Rain Man. 73 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Rain Man Rain Man at 30: damaging stereotype or ‘the best thing that happened to autism’? Autism in girls – Paige Hennekam on TikTok We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners…

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73 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Rain Man

So Tom is a bit of a con artist, yeah? He certainly doesn’t care that his dad died. So she went to the funeral, but she stayed in the car. This guy is a real piece of work. The implication is that he doesn’t know he has an older brother? “Dad lets me drive it…

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Episode 169: Cellular with Lindsay from Nature Finds a Way Podcast

Show Notes: This week we’re joined by Lindsay from Nature Finds a Way and Whale Tales to talk about one of her favorite movies, that 2004 technology thriller – Cellular. 39 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Cellular Nature Finds A Way Podcast Whale Tales Podcast We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported…

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39 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Cellular

Literally all I know about this movie is that it has Chris Evans in it. Holy shit. That was unexpected. Jason Statham? Hmmm. Can the high school science teacher put a smashed phone back together? Probably, in the land of the movies! Baby Chris Evans! Whoa, Jessica Biel, too! How have I not seen this?…

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Episode 168: Star Trek First Contact with Sara from Nature Finds A Way

“The line must be drawn here” Show Notes: Continuing through the Star Trek films and Mandi’s crew and theme have arrived. @sarakgiven joins us to talk about introducing Queens, special effects, and everything that we love about First Contact. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read 59 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had…

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Episode 167: The Blues Brothers with Rachel from So You Want To Read Tolkien

“We’re on a mission from God” Show Notes: This week we discuss The Blues Brothers, a classic movie of music, comedy, and car crashes. We’re joined by @sir_rachel from So You Want To Read Tolkien to basically make each other laugh for an hour. #PCDeprived The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read…

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