Strong Female Characters

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SYFY FANGRRLS Presents: Forgotten Women of Genre Season 2 Feb 27, 2020

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We are proud to present the second year of SYFY FANGRRL’s Forgotten Women of Genre, a limited-series podcast during Women's History Month where we tell the stories of the women who helped some of the most famous fantasy worlds become a reality.

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The One With Birds of Prey Feb 12, 2020

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It’s a Birds of Prey celebration on this week’s Strong Female Characters! After breaking down all of the Oscars news, Cher and Preeti discuss their Birds of Prey thoughts. Plus, they prepare for Valentines Day with a look at some of comics’ most iconic relationships.

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The One With Scream Feb 05, 2020

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On this week’s Strong Female Characters, the gang’s all back together to discuss inclusion in film, sweaty drunk robots, and Joaquin Phoenix’s BAFTA speech. Plus, it’s been 20 years since Scream became a trilogy which is the most perfect time to look back on the films and play a cut-throat game of Frak, Marry, Kill.

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The One with Hansel and Gretel Jan 29, 2020

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This week, Cher and Courtney celebrate the historic Doctor Who episode and discuss just how freaky it is that scientists recreated the voice of a mummy. Then, it’s time for a Hansel and Gretel-themed Tropebusters and a game of Reboot, Remake, Ruin featuring the fairytale-inspired TV shows you forgot about. Plus, #JusticeForNancyDrew!

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The One With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Jan 22, 2020

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This week, Preeti and Courtney get excited about Peacock and catch up on Taika Waititi's Rumours. Then, they celebrate all things Geena Davis with a Beetlejuice discussion and spotlighting her work on gender and media. Plus, fellow FANGRRL Carly Lane drops by to recommend a few books.

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The One Where We Go Into the Buffyverse Jan 15, 2020

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This week, Cher, Preeti, and Courtney discuss what the latest Black Widow trailer means for the future of the MCU, those Oscar snubs, and speculate on Mark Hamill’s “What We Do in the Shadows” role. Then, it’s time for a Buffy celebration with a defense of the Buffy movie. Plus, Courtney and fellow FANGRRL Carly Lane play a rousing game of Battleships.

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The One with Fangrrltopia Jan 08, 2020

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On the first episode of a brand new year, Cher, Preeti, and Courtney catch up on important news items like Dame Judi Dench’s human hands in CATS before creating their very own FANGRRLtopia full of what their ideal 2020 would look like. Plus, they She-imagine what film remakes could look like with all female casts.

References from the Episode

- Kumail Nanjiani’s muscles

- "Om Shanti Om" music video (Bollywood song Preeti mentioned)

- “Padmé Amidala, Queen of Empty Space” by Genevieve Valentine (Wired article Preeti mentioned)

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The One with Star Wars Dec 18, 2019

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It's time for a Star Wars! This week, Preeti and Courtney chat everything Star Wars. From The Rise of Skywalker predictions to favorite moments of the Skywalker Saga, they cover it all. Plus, Cher talked with the ladies of The Witcher about fan expectations and online reactions.

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The One with Disney Sequels Dec 11, 2019

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This week, Cher, Preeti, and Courtney talk about all of those kick-ass trailers that dropped before reminiscing about all of those Disney sequels you forgot existed. Plus, they have some unusual gift recommendations for the holidays.

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The One with Knives Out Dec 04, 2019

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This week on Strong Female Characters, Cher, Preeti, and Courtney put on their detective hats for a mysterious episode where they play a surprisingly difficult game of Knives Out FMK before recounting why Clue is basically a perfect film.

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