Fictional Females

This week we have strong opinions about Romeo and Juliet.  We discuss the lesson of the play and why we think most people get it wrong.  You also get a window into Diana’s childhood of recreating tragic scenes. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we continue to celebrate Pride with Nomi Marks from Sense8.   We have fallen completely in love with this Netflix show and Nomi’s character.  She is a trans character played by a trans actress and created by two trans women.  She’s perfect for pride. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss Valencia from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. We talk about how she learns and grows while still remaining herself and singing amazing songs.

Happy Pride!  This week we discuss Alexandra and Sin-Dee from the film Tangerine.  It is available on Netflix.  This film follows two trans-women sex workers on Christmas Eve in LA.  It was notably filmed entirely on iphone 5s. Fictionalfemales.com

It’s Pride Month!  To celebrate we discussed one of our favorite witches, Tara Maclay.  She spent three seasons on Buffy the Vampire Slayer until getting “fridged.” RIP Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss Keiko O’Brien from Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  We feel that she gets an unfair reputation as “just” the wife of Miles O’Brien and she deserves better.  She is a ambitious and smart scientist in her own right. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss Zira from Planet of the Apes. We talk about her sharp mind, compassionate heart, and political daring.   Kim Hunter IMDB Planet of the Apes IMDB

This week we discuss, or rather rant about, Lana Lang.  We are specifically covering the Lana in the television show Smallville, played by Kristin Kreuk. Fictionalfemales.com

We continue the tradition of discussing a terrible mother after Mother’s Day.  This year it’s Mother Gothel from Disney’s Tangled.   Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss Susan Cooper from the comedy Spy.  She is played by the wonderful Melissa McCarthy.   Fictionalfemales.com 

This week we discuss Rose from the Titanic as she fights to stay alive. She  faces sinking ships and gun-wielding fiances, just struggling to keep her head above water. Titanic IMDB Kate Winslet IMDB 

This week we discuss Fiona from the Shrek movies. We discuss all the obstacles, both internal and external, that she has to surmount to find her happily ever after. Shrek IMDB Cameron Diaz IMDB  P.S. When Cheyenne saw Shrek in theaters for the first time it was with our good friend Jack from Cardboard Herald....

This week we are discussing Carmen Cortez from the Spy Kids movies. Carmen has to watch out for her kid brother, be a full time spy, and save the world. That’s a lot of responsibility for anyone but she is always ready to take on the challenge.   Alexa Vega IMDB Spy Kids IMDB 

This week we discuss Joy from Inside Out.  It’s an abstract film and our discussion is rather abstract as well. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss the bad-ass Valkyrie from the Thor: Ragnarok movie.  We also discuss our theories for the upcoming Avengers film. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss Mary Poppins from the classic Disney film.  Julie Andrew’s portrayal is, of course, iconic. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss the brilliant and courageous Lily Sloane from the Star Trek film, First Contact.   The great tragedy is that she built the first warp engine but did not get credit for it. Fictionalfemales.com Podcast Pick: Women At Warp, http://www.womenatwarp.com/

This week we discuss Jyn Erso from the Star Wars film, Rogue One. Fictionalfemales.com Questionablecontent.net

This weeks episode covers Britta from the television show, Community. Fictionalfemales.com

This week we discuss the classic film, Foxy Brown.  Played by the great Pam Grier.  Warning: we talk about boobs. Fictionalfemales.com