Morgan and Chels welcome back special guest Nicole Ackman for their new infrequent series "A24 Coming-of-Age Films". The Gals talk about foundational themes of the genre, list their favorite A24 films, coming-of-age characters, and some of their favorites of the genre. Morgan mourns the late Lynn Shelton and Chels waxes poetically about her love of turtles.  Deep DivesEighth Grade (Bo Burnham, 2018)The Bling Ring (Sofia Coppola, 2013)Laggies (Lynn Shelton, 2014)Follow us!TwitterInstagramAll Things Nicole Ackman!

Recorded before the Oscars, Morgan &  Chels spotlight their favorite performances of the past year. The Gals dive into Chels' Indie Spirit ballot, get deep into the production of most of these films, and question the need for gendered awards categories. Chels' Indie Spirit BallotFilms we loved & definitely spoil:ArrivalBlack BearBuffaloedEurovisionThe FatherFirst CowThe Forty-Year-Old VersionFrench ExitThe Half of ItHappiest SeasonThe HuntI'm Your WomanJudas the the Black MessiahMa Rainey's Black BottomMinari MisbehaviorMiss JuneteenthNever Rarely Sometimes AlwaysNine DaysNomadlandOne Night in MiamiPieces of a WomanPromising Young WomanSound of MetalUnited States of TaraThe United States vs. Billie HolidayUnpregnantPlease donate and support these great organizations! Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumFollow us!TwitterInstagram

The Gals are joined by Dan from  the Talk Me Into Podcast  to talk about one of their favorite filmmaking duos, and life-partners, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. Dan and the Gals breakdown their three big collaborations: Greenberg, Frances Ha, and Mistress America. We get deep into their specific writing style and how they never shy away from their flawed characters, before diving into the easy Woody Allen comparisons both have received in the past.  Chels argues how Baumbach in particular is more of a Mike Nichols, and Morgan touches on complacency of actors in Allen's films and how women are always asked to answer for the sins of men. Plus a few side rants about Once Upon a Time in America and The Deer Hunter.    Talk Me Into Podcast Podcast WebsiteInstagramSupport the Talk Me Into Patreon!Growing Up Gerwig: A Guide to an Unofficial TrilogyPlease donate and support these great organizations!Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumFollow us!TwitterInstagramSpecial thanks to Grace Aki for the podcast art. Support her Etsy store here! 

To celebrate Mother's Day, the Gals are joined by Grace Aki from Tell Me on a Sunday Podcast to discuss both the 1934 and 1959 versions of Imitation of Life. Grace and the Gals breakdown the differences between the two versions and how they both diverge from the book, praise Fredi Washington, Louise Beavers, and Juanita Moore, touch on the well-meaning nature of Claudette Colbert, dive into the problematic casting of Susan Kohner, and the Lana Turner of it all. Plus Grace shares a wonderful story about her grandmother, mother, and the 1959 film. TCM Race & Hollywood: Imitation of LifeBorn to Hurt12 Days PodPlease donate and support these great organizations!Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumFollow us!TwitterInstagram

Chels is out sick but Morgan is joined by special guest Val Thompson, writer for The Playlist and Consequence, to talk about their favorite "Guilty Pleasure" films. The Gals discuss the snobbish term and why we shouldn't feel bad for liking things before breaking down their favorite guilt-less pleasure films. Morgan's FilmsMars Attacks! (1996)Tomorrowland (2015)Val's FilmsPhantom of the Paradise (1974)Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)Chels' Films (not discussed) Power Rangers (2017)Charlie's Angels (2019)Please donate and support these great organizations!Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumFollow us!TwitterInstagram

The Gals are joined by Matt St. Clair from Cinema Sentries and The Film Experience to talk about the iconic filmmaking duo Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst. Matt and the Gals breakdown their three big collaborations: The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, and The Beguiled, plus Kirsten's cameo in The Bling Ring. Please donate and support these great organizations!Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumFollow us!TwitterInstagram

The Gals are joined by Brian Skutle from Sonic Cinema to talk about their favorite film scores and soundtracks. Brian graces us with his musical knowledge, Morgan takes us back to her oboe days in band, and Chels admits her musical shortcomings. Brian's PicksThe Crow2001: A Space OdysseyVertigoMorgan's PicksEdward ScissorhandsA Monster CallsPride & PrejudiceChels' PicksIn the Mood for LoveUnder the SkinCharadeBrian's Work:Episode 31 - "The Crow" & the Evolution of "In a Lonely Place"Beyond the Infinite: A Musical OdysseyWalpurgis Night Short FilmAlex North Rejected 2001: A Space Odyssey Please donate and support these great organizations! Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumFollow us!TwitterInstagram

The Gals are joined by Miss Megan Mann from Those Gals Have Moxie and Once Upon a Stream to talk about Oscar nominations and our overall thoughts about this never-ending awards season. Please donate and support these great organizations! Send Chinatown LoveNational Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumIt Was A Banner Year For Asian Representation. Now What? By Connie WangFrances McDormand Wins Spirit Award, shouts out Chloe Zhao Follow us!TwitterInstagram

Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Ryan C. Showers to dive into the career of his favorite chaotic Leo, Jennifer Lawrence. Join us as we dive into Lawrence's Oscar films Winters Bone, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and Joy, discuss the impact of the Hunger Game franchise, and her wild turn in mother! Follow us!TwitterInstagramRead Ryan's Work!Next Best PictureThe Case for Joy

In this Bonus episode, Morgan and Chels reveal some of their 2021 Oscar Predictions and advocate for many of the under-recognized performances of the year. Tweet us your predictions and your ideal ballot! Follow us! TwitterInstagram