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Period pieces are usually done by a British cast and crew - which leads us to a conversation about the British Film Industry and how the talent pool really isn’t that big. We also chat about two distinct styles of British content: period and gritty, industrial styles - and why those styles may have emerged. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Who did it best? Which version of Emma do we like more? Listen in on our conversation about the 2020 version of Emma and how it compares with Clueless. We also talk about the ways Cher and Emma are similar and yet different, particularly the differences in portrayal of popularity from the two eras. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Clueless isn’t a completely faithful adaptation - but is that a bad thing? In this episode, we chat about what makes a film a loose or interpretive adaptation and why we want more of them! We also give examples of stories that are constantly being loosely adapted and why those stories inspire so many scripts and stories. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Moving to the 90’s, we’re ending our teen movie run with Clueless, which we’ve been really looking forward to rewatching! In this episode, we chat about what makes Clueless so fun to watch and how it still feels super relevant to young women now.  Reference:Big Think: “The friendship recession | Richard Reeves” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpOan0hqdNA&ab_channel=BigThink Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

How did we find out about The Breakfast Club? Easy A? Pitch Perfect? We talk about how The Breakfast Club is not only a “popular” movie, but also how it is engrained in our pop culture. Our conversation leads to a wider conversation about how life imitates art and vice versa within the teen movie genre. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Do the “classic films” always land decades later? In this episode, we chat about watching old films and why we might have a bias towards watching newer films. We also talk about the genres that seem to work better over time, and discuss our favourite “old” films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Are you a diehard John Hughes fan? We chat about why John Hughes movies still matter, and why The Breakfast Club became so popular in the 80s. Our conversation also includes how John Hughes takes the teenager’s perspective seriously and how the topic of the parent-teenager relationship will always be relatable. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Cheryl finally watched The Breakfast Club - so let’s talk about it! We chat about how this film started the teen movie genre and how it introduced the teen movie character tropes, even including a makeover! We also chat about whether it was the OG teen movie for us. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Why are sad movies so satisfying? Do people seek sad movies? In this episode, we talk about the ending of The Fault in Our Stars and how it’s sad yet still satisfying. Our conversation of sad movies leads us to talking about sad movie experiences. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

There are lots of YA book adaptations that feature main protagonists who are book people. In this episode, we chat about whether that truly represents the lives of real teens and when the over-intellectual “book people” stereotype doesn’t work as a character.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

We couldn’t resist spending a full episode talking about John Green and his brother Hank Green, who together form the vlogbrothers. In this episode, we chat about why we love the vlogbrothers and the community of Nerdfighters. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Back again by popular demand! Lara and guests Laura and Kyle chat about the 2023 Oscars, including any Academy snubs, their favourite films of the 2022 season and predictions. Listen in on all the hot takes and prediction trends for your Oscars party ballots this year! Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

We are BIG fans of the vlogbrothers here at WTF with us! And, we couldn’t finish up our teen movie season without chatting about The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. In this episode, we chat about how The Fault in Our Stars is not your typical teen movie, but also why we think it became so popular with our generation of teens. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

In this ep, we chat about the entertainment value of teen movies, and how all the characters are playing a part of the parody of high school. The conversation also includes whether realism matters and why these movies are so satisfying, especially for the teen audience who are all trying to grow up in the real world. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Why are all the female teens in this genre so boy-obsessed? In this episode, we chat about whether teen movies influence real life or whether teen movies are inspired by what teen girls really want. That being said, if it is truly representative of real life, why would teenagers want to be a relationship? How does coming of age factor into our need for a relationship? Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

How realistic are teen movies? In this episode, we talk about the idea of social capital in high school and how they affect the popularity of teen cliques. We also chat about whether cliques as portrayed in teen movies are real - do dumb jocks really exist? Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Are teen protgaonists really that relatable? Welcome to The Duff! We love this movie, not only because the script is hilarious but also because the main character Bea is one of the most relatable protagonists in teen films. This prompts us to chat about how most protagonists are aspirational rather than relatable. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Now, when we re-watch or think back to Twilight, a lot of us cringe at teenage us and our obsession with the series. But, how did it become so popular? In this episode, we chat about how book series become popular and in particular why timing mattered for the rise of Twilight. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

How have the main actors in the franchise fared post-Twilight? In this lighter (juicier) episode, we talk about the romance between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, their careers since they wrapped the Twilight series, and why Taylor Lautner hasn’t made it big in comparison. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Do narrated films work or do they come across as cheesy? This episode, we chat about first person storytelling in Twilight and more broadly, talk about whether it works in film compared to books. Our conversation leads us also to talk more broadly about the use of exposition in films, specifically in Nolan films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus