My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

Author: Pod People Productions January 29, 2026 Duration: 1:31:36
"Try laughing, then whatever scares you will go away." Few films capture the magic of girlhood quite like MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, one of the few films that actually prioritizes the perspective of children rather than an "all-ages" affair. This week, The Wives Colangelo are recontextualizing their feelings about Hayao Miyazaki's classic fantasy tale, and celebrating his objective masterpiece exploring imagination, nature, age-appropriate anxiety, and adorable forest spirits. -------- Article Mentioned Towards a True Children’s Cinema: on My Neighbor Totoro: https://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2017/03/13/towards-a-true-childrens-cinema-on-my-neighbor-totoro/ -------- Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom -------- MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT The Flytrap Media (https://www.theflytrapmedia.com) -------- Social Media Plugs @ThisEndsAtProm @BJColangelo @HarmonyColangelo ---------- Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Every week, This Ends at Prom digs into a single film to explore how stories about teenage girls shape our understanding of womanhood itself. Hosts BJ and Harmony Colangelo, a married couple, bring their distinct queer and feminist perspectives-one cisgender, one transgender-to these conversations, creating a unique and essential dialogue. They’re less interested in simple nostalgia and more focused on the lasting cultural impact of these movies, asking what they truly say about power, identity, and survival. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis that celebrates the genre while also critically examining its flaws and hidden depths. This isn't just a film review show; it's a deep dive into the artifacts of our youth and how they continue to define us. Produced by Pod People Productions, the podcast finds profound resonance in the hallways, bedrooms, and climactic prom scenes of cinema, revealing why these specific stories stick with us long after the credits roll. Each episode feels like a compelling chat between friends who are unafraid to challenge each other and the material, making for listening that is as insightful as it is engaging. Tune in for a fresh take on the films you thought you knew.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Supergirl (1984) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:36
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Forbidden Fruits (2026) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:01
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I Saw the TV Glow (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:42
"This isn't the Midnight Realm, Maddy. It's just the suburbs." After two years of begging, The Wives Colangelo (mostly Harmony) are finally discussing I SAW THE TV GLOW. While the movie is responsible for countless indiv…
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:15
"I don't want to shock you or anything, but I really want to hold your hand right now." As chosen by the This Ends at Prom Patreon supporters, this week The Wives Colangelo are having a charming time talking about THE IN…
Waiting... (2005) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:00
"She broke the cardinal rule: Don't f*ck with people that handle your food." It's Harmony's birthday, so The Wives Colangelo are breaking the rules and talking about a coming-of-age film that wasn't marketed toward teen…
Annie (1982) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:32
"I didn't want to be just another orphan, Mr. Warbucks. I wanted to believe I was special." MAY-usical Month 2026 is coming to an end with a movie chosen by our Patreon supporters, ANNIE (1982). This week, The Wives Cola…
MTV's 2GE+HER (2000) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:49
"There are five basic types in every successful boy band." It's BJ Colangelo's birthday episode, and this year she's celebrating by losing her mind about her favorite not-real, real boy band, MTV's 2GE+HER. The Wives Col…
Starstruck (1982) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:48
"I want a band. I want amplifiers. I want, I want, I want." It's Jackie Mullins' world, and we're merely the audience waiting for her to rock it. Before Gillian Armstrong gave us LITTLE WOMEN in the 1990s, she gave us a…
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
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The Last Song (2010) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:09
"Love is fragile. And we're not always its best caretakers." If Nicholas Sparks has no haters, BJ Colangelo is dead. This week, The Wives Colangelo are diving into Miley Cyrus' first major post-Hannah Montana role in the…