Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #340: Igniting The Fire Part 6 (1954)

Roy Cohn, Juan Peron, Toscanini, Dacron, Dien Bien Phu falls, Rock Around The Clock! We're back with our history lesson courtesy of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire", this time with the year 1954. Also, Rachel gives a quick recap of her recent visit to the American HorrorPlex. Plus the news, your feedback, and some housekeeping.

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RESOURCES

Roy Cohn interview 1951

Nathan Lane as Roy Cohn

US Senator Joseph McCarthy and Counsel Roy Cohn at Senate hearing on ‘Army Signal’

Time Magazine 1954 ‘The Self-Inflated Target’


Evita and Juan Peron: Argentina’s Power Couple

Juan Peron Passes - 1974 | Today In History | 1 July


Toscanini destroys a bass section

Arturo Toscanini “The Maestro Revisited” (1967)

Arturo Toscanini and the New York and Vienna Philharmonics

The 80th Anniversary of the First NBC Symphony Broadcasts presented by Seth Winner and Harvey Sachs


Industry On Parade: Cushman Scooters, Dacron Synthetic Fiber, Maytag Appliances

1950s Dacron Commercial

Old Levi's Commercial - Now With Dacron Polyester

Dacron: the eco-friendly fibre made from recycled plastic bottles


Fall of Dien Bien Phu

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu (ft. Overly Sarcastic Productions) | Animated History

Dien Bien Phu documentary

French Involvement In Vietnam & Dien Bien Phu


Bill Haley & The Comets (mini documentary)

 

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #339: Genovian Glow-Up

What happens when a teenager finds out that not only is she a princess but also the heir apparent of said monarchy? If you're Mia Thermopolis a lot of hilarity and hijinks will ensue. Join us this week as we take a look at the pair of Princess Diaries films: how they defer from the source material, some historical context, and speculation about the much-anticipated 3rd film. Plus some news and your feedback!


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NEWS

2021 Emmy winners

 

RESOURCES

The Princess Diaries outfit analysis

The Princess Diaries, Lost in Adaptation - The Dom

 

 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #338: We Make A Great Team

*SPOILER ALERT* This week we're taking a look at the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. How does it fit into Phase 4 of the MCU? What surprised us? What do we think it's setting up for the future? 

Plus some news, your feedback, and several tangents.

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NEWS

Hawkeye Disney+ series trailer

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #337: All Hail The Big Talking Bird

Join us as we head back to the Big Finish catalog, this time with Main Range #14 'The Holy Terror'. When the Doctor and Frobisher (his shapeshifting Private Eye penguin companion) are hailed as messengers from heaven, they quickly become vital to opposing factions in their struggle for power. But will they be merely the acolytes of the new order - or will they be made gods themselves?

Plus the news, your feedback, some housekeeping, and a chance to celebrate our brother podcast hitting a HUGE milestone.


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NEWS

Ed Asner, TV and Animation Legend, Gone at 91

Spider-Man No Way Home teaser trailer

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Rachel on Happiness In Darkness: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

New Gold Standard: Ben-Hur

Book club updates