The Virgin Suicides (1999) w/ Miranda Zickler

The Virgin Suicides (1999) w/ Miranda Zickler

Author: Pod People Productions August 22, 2024 Duration: 1:50:41
"We knew the girls were really women in disguise, that they understood love, and even death, and that our job was merely to create the noise that seemed to fascinate them." Sofia Coppola's directorial debut delivered the world a new look at the Lisbon Sisters, undeniably feminine atmospheric filmmaking, an examination of the way men examine women, and generations of women responded by romanticizing their pain and aestheticizing turmoil as a means of processing negative emotions. This week, the Wives Colangelo are joined by a dear friend of the show, Miranda Zickler, to discuss why THE VIRGIN SUICIDES is a seminal film and one of the most important films in the teen girl canon. ---- Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom ---- Follow our Guest! Miranda Zickler on Instagram: @mirandatheswampmonster Kuinka the Band! https://linktr.ee/kuinkatheband Magpie Cinema Club: https://magpiecinemaclub.bandcamp.com/ ---- Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

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.
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The Runaways (2010) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Drop Dead Fred (30th Anniversary) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Let the Right One In (2008) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:49
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Duration: 1:18:12
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Little Women (2019) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:53
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Desperately Seeking Susan (40th Anniversary) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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