Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #322: We Can Do Better


 

The months following the return of those taken by the "blip" have been tumultuous to say the least. While society does its best to try and sort through the complicated situations ahead, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes are also figuring out their futures. Join us as we take a look at the first season of Marvel's 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'. Plus the news, including our thoughts on the 2021 Oscars, and your feedback!

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NEWS

2021 Academy Award winners

First look at Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story

An Introduction to Doctor Who ‘Time Fracture’ interactive experience

-Tickets and more information

Big Finish receives a Guinness World Record


Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #321: Once Upon a December

Political upheaval, a fallen monarchy, a duchess lost. Join us this week as we take a look at the animated feature 'Anastasia' along with a look at the actual history of the fall of the Romanovs. Plus we get back to the news and your feedback.

 

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NEWS

Felix Silla, Cousin Itt on The Addams Family, dies at 84

Helen McCrory, Harry Potter star, dead at 52

Elgin Mourns Chris Mau, Fun Loving Owner of the Blue Box Cafe

First look at Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Gold Standard Patreon episode: Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi

Gold Standard Episode #22: All The King’s Men

 

REFERENCES

Russia’s Lost Princesses Part 1

Russia’s Lost Princesses Part 2

Iconic Corpse: The Romanov Family

The VERY Messed Up Origins of Anastasia | Disney Explained

Anastasia musical on DailyMotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7u294h

Funeral for the Romanovs in 1998: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yVRmmZp7AQ

Another version - Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oYHKLHGwvA

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXNt_VwGaGM

Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIuXXR8n9Sc

 

Pinterest Boards

Anastasia - Romanov History: https://pin.it/2EJtzh0

Anastasia - Musical: https://pin.it/6McSTZr

 

Books on the Romanovs:

The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra by Helen Rappaport https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18404173-the-romanov-sisters

The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candice Fleming

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18691014-the-family-romanov



 



Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #320​: The Duke of Edinburgh

The recent passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is a loss for not only the royal family but also the commonwealth and beyond. While we barely scratch the surface of his accomplishments during his almost 100 years of life, we do our best to pay tribute to His Royal Highness. 

 
 

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RESOURCES 

A speech by The Queen on her Golden Wedding Anniversary

Prince Philip dead at 99: ‘He has been my strength all these years’

Prince Philip obituary: Penniless Prince who became the Queen’s strength and stay

Obituary: HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, obituary

Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Is Dead at 99

Prince Philip: Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward speak of their loss - BBC News

Former Royal Chef Reveals Prince Philip’s Fave Meal and the Funniest Moments with the Duke

The Secret Pan for Prince Philip’s Death: Operation Forth Bridge Explained - TLDR News

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #319: A Stitch In Time

 
Warning, do not listen while hungry! This week we take our first (but certainly not last) deep dive into a Doctor Who audio from Big Finish. We start with 'The Marian Conspiracy' staring the Sixth Doctor and the first Big Finish created companion, Evelyn Smythe. Plus the news, your feedback, and some housekeeping.
 

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