086: Fast X: Ride or Die?

#086. FAST X (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: May 31, 2023

The Fast & the Furious saga begins its epic conclusion with Fast X. With a powerful cast, lots of explosions and cars to dream about – should the film be on your must see list? Or is this where you get off the ride and wait for streaming?

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085: The Thanksgiving Play: Forget the Cranberry Sauce

#085. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: May 17, 2023

The Thanksgiving Play from Larissa Fasthorse shines a light on performative behavior. With D’Arcy Carden, Katie Finneran, Scott Foley and Chris Sullivan leading the way to bring the satirical play to life, makes your stomach hurt with laughter but also makes you think.

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084: Prima Facie: Things Need To Change

#084. PRIMA FACIE (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: April 19, 2023

Prima Facie has come to Broadway after an award-winning run on the West End in London. Jodie Comer makes her Broadway debut in this one woman show about Tessa, a barrister who has overcome so much to succeed in her chosen field. Yet, like one in three women, an event makes her question everything she’s even known or believed in. The play and our review will discuss themes that might be hard for listeners. A trigger warning is in effect for this entire episode.

“On the face of it, something has to change.”

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083: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: A Fun Fantasy Romp

#083. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: April 19, 2023

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is another attempt to bring the popular game to life. Chris Pine & Michelle Rodriguez star in this campy romp through the fantasy world filled with magic, owl bears, wizards and a straight laced Paladin. Does it live up to the trailer’s hype or should the campaign end with only one installment?

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082: A Good Person: A Difficult Film

#082. A GOOD PERSON (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: April 5, 2023

A Good Person stars Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman in a story about forgiveness, redemption and loss. With two powerhouses in the lead roles and Zach Braff behind the camera, would the film make its point or would the audience get lost in the weeds?

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081: The Last of Us Season 1: Endure & Survive

#081. THE LAST OF US (S1 – 2023) REVIEW

Airdate: March 22, 2023

The Last of Us, based on the successful Naughty Dog video game for Playstation, hit HBO Max in 2023. The highly anticipated series stars Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie) in a tale of infection, greed, and the fall of mankind. Did it live up to the hype surrounding it? How close did it follow the game’s storyline? Did they include the DLC? There were so many questions going into this, and Forever Fangirls needed answers.

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080: 9 to 5: Still Working or Outdated?

#080. 9 TO 5 (1980): NOSTALGIA -VS- NOVELTY

Airdate: March 8, 2023

Released in 1980, 9 to 5 boasted a powerful trio of women in leading roles. The film was groundbreaking for the time it was released, but does it still hold the same power decades later? Sheila’s never seen the film. Kimberly has. This is the first installment of the Forever Fangirls Nostalgia – vs- Novelty series.

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079: Knock at the Cabin: Should You Answer?

#079. KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: February 22, 2023

Knock at the Cabin asks one couple to make a sacrifice to save all of humanity. M. Night Shyamalan returns with his latest feature film starring Dave Bautista. The question he posed is simple: would you put others before yourself? Could you? Forever Fangirls discusses the film and their answers to that very thought.

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078: 80 for Brady: Is it a Touchdown or Fumble?

#078. 80 FOR BRADY (2023) REVIEW

Airdate: February 8, 2023

Inspired by a true story, 80 for Brady, is about friendships, chosen family and football. Starring four of the most amazing leading women, Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda, Sally Field and Lily Tomlin, this film is sure to be a hit, right?  Or is the storyline a bit deflated? 

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077: The Menu: Full of Fire & S’Mores

#077. THE MENU (2022) REVIEW

Airdate: January 25, 2023

The Menu invites the audience into the world of fine dining on a private island. New twists on meals and a hot desert delve deeper into society and life as a whole. Is the food to die for? Forever Fangirls booked a table to find out.  

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