In their unexpected final episode, the Madames, Kris & Amy, give thanks to all those who supported their podcasting journey. The Madames episode archive will be available through the end of the year.De către The Madames Pod

To continue Monster Month, The Madames are discussing the second of a two-part series on Jurassic Park, released in 1993. They chat about the following: The lovely relationship between Alan & Ellie How Jeff Goldblum managed to make Ian Malcolm charming Feminist victories for Ellie & Lex The hubris of John Hammond Jurassic Park is directed by Steven…

To kick off Monster Month, The Madames are discussing the first of a two-part series on Jurassic Park, released in 1993. They chat about the following: What makes Jurassic Park such a true classic film Why there never should’ve been a sequel The movie’s many parallels to Jaws Kris’s general love for Steven Spielberg Jurassic Park is directed by Ste…

To finish off Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Hocus Pocus 2, released on Disney+ in October 2022. And they have nothing but praise for all the wonderful aspects of this movie: Genuine, seamless diversity & representation A tight, hilarious script that improves upon the original movie The beautiful stories of sisterhood & women’s empowe…

As part of Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames continue their discussion of Psycho, released in 1960. And there’s plenty more to talk about in Part 2: 2022 perspectives on the characters vs. the attitudes of the 1960 audience The feminist icon that is Marion Crane Norman’s pathology brought to life by the brilliant Anthony Perkins Kris’s general thirst f…

Kris & Amy share a preview of this month’s Patreon content. At the $5 level, this month’s Gump Files episode is a fun look at the history of Halloween. At the $10 level, this month’s installment of Tea with the Madames includes topics like Margot Robbie’s Barbie confusion, the new Jeffrey Dahmer series, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. And for …

To continue Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Psycho, released in 1960. There’s so much to say that they have to do it in two parts, with Part 1 covering a number of fascinating topics: How Psycho changed the way people watched movies The ridiculousness of the old Hays Code Ed Gein’s ghoulish inspirations for Norman Bates What audiences …

To continue Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Halloween, released in 1978. And they have a lot to discuss when it comes to this horror classic: The incredible heroine that is Laurie Strode John Carpenter’s feminist sensibilities The nature of Michael Myers Teenage shenanigans in the 1970s Halloween is directed by John Carpenter & stars D…

To kick off Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing the Hocus Pocus, released in 1993. And there’s plenty to discuss for this cult classic: The real Salem witch trials An ensemble performance for the ages Kids we actually like The genuine feel of New England in the fall Hocus Pocus is directed by Kenny Ortega & stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy…

To end Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing 10 Things I Hate About You, released in 1999. Kris & Amy cover a number of topics: The millennial teen comedy phase in Hollywood Cultural context of the 1990s Misogyny & devotion to source material The 90s palooza that is the cast of this film 10 Things I Hate About You is directed by Gil Jung…

To continue Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing The Perks of Being a Wallflower, released in 2012. And we have A LOT to discuss, including: Ep content Director Stephen Chbosky’s two-hour vanity project The major age issues of the friend circle A stunning lack of diversity Horrendous misogyny & poor LGBTQ representation The Perks of Bei…

In the latest installment of Madame Musings, Kris reads The Madames’ September blog post: “Batgirl: The Latest Casualty of Hollywood’s White Patriarchy.” Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here. Email us at feedback@TheMadamesPod.com Come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod Twitter Instagram Ways to Support the Show: Tell your frie…

To continue Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing Kindergarten Cop, released in 1990. And believe it or not, there’s a lot to talk about: The insane life & career of Arnold Schwarzenegger John Kimble’s total ignorance of laws & police procedure A bunch of adorable kids that know things they shouldn’t Movies within the movie that need to …

To kick off Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing Good Will Hunting, released in 1997. And they have A LOT to talk about when it comes to this modern classic, including… The movie’s indictment of toxic masculinity How the hell two 20-somethings wrote this screenplay The genius that was Robin Williams Gus Van Sant’s low-key masterclass on…

To finish off Nerding Out Month, The Madames are discussing Wonder Woman 1984, released in 2020. They try to control their blood pressure while addressing the biggest problems in one of their greatest all-time movie disappointments: Rampant & overt misogyny The caricature that is Barbara Minerva Steve Trevor, Steve Trevor, AND STEVE TREVOR Queer co…

To continue Nerding Out Month, The Madames are discussing Uncharted, released in February 2022. Kris & Amy have A LOT to rant about with this dumpster fire, including… -Casting choices seemingly made by a blind, deaf, three-legged dog -A script written over a weekend by a bunch of chimps -The general destruction of a beloved video game franchise Un…

To kick off their new format, the Madames are Nerding Out in August. This week Kris & Amy are talking about Edge of Tomorrow, released in 2014. They discuss the following high points: -Tom Cruise's fitness, longevity, and how Gwyneth Paltrow may be aiding & abetting it -Rita Vratasky following in the footsteps of Ellen Ripley & Sarah Connor -Emily …

To kick off their new format, the Madames are Nerding Out in August. This week Kris & Amy are talking about Wonder Woman, released in 2017. They discuss the following high points: -Wonder Woman as a feminist's dream come true -Sexuality in Themyscira -Race & PTSD in a historical setting -Feelings on the romance between Diana & Steve Trevor And as e…

To kick off their new format, the Madames are Nerding Out in August. This week Kris & Amy are talking about The Batman, released just a few months ago in March 2022. They discuss the following high points: -The movie's incredible score & cinematography -The stellar performances of a great ensemble cast -Positive representation of 3 heroes of color …

Introducing our revamped podcast, The Madames, where we’re all about movies, minus the mansplaining. We’re kicking off our new format on Monday, August 1 with a discussion of The Batman for “Nerding Out Month.” Come chat on social media: @TheMadamesPod on Twitter & Instagram Listen to Kris’s recent guest appearance on the Chick-Lit Podcast. She had…

Kris & Amy, previously known as “The Marvelous Madames,” have cut ties with Marvel and are now simply “The Madames.” From now on, The Madames Podcast will have a monthly theme with weekly episodes fitting into that theme. And you listeners will have more say in the movies and themes we choose. We’ll also be expanding our Patreon tiers and content, …

The Madames give a brief update on the show’s status. Due to logistical difficulties, the Moon Knight Listener Roundtable recording had to be canceled. They also provide an update for their overall season break. Due to Amy’s ongoing moving mayhem, the break will be longer than anticipated. The Madames will now return in July once Amy is settled & a…

This June at the Sanctum Sanctorum, a.k.a. the Patreon feed, the Madames are celebrating Pride Month. They’re discussing 2018’s The Favourite, starring Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, & Olivia Colman, who will soon be joining the MCU on Secret Invasion. This one’s a discussion for women, by women, about women. But boys are still allowed. This is a previe…

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So we’re sharing a blog post that accompanies our commentary episode on Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings. This piece, published in November 2021 under the title “Crimes Against Women in Shang-Chi,” deals with the representation of the film’s female characters. Share the original post o…

In this finale episode, the Madames end up on opposite sides of Marvel’s latest Disney+ show. While they share a few points of agreement, Kris & Amy have very different perspectives on the show’s representation of mental illness, plot holes, and the writing of these new characters, including Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Layla El-Faouly. Moon Kni…

The Madames discuss Marc Spector and Steven Grant’s time in the asylum in Moon Knight Ep 5. Kris & Amy don’t see eye to eye on the writing, leaving them to speculate about missing plot points & as yet unseen characters Jake Lockley & Duchamp. And while they dive deeply into the representation of mental illness & Judaism, Kris & Amy still make time …

With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness just a few days, as well as May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing a blog post on the Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff. This piece explores Wanda’s psychological journey on WandaVision & the lessons we can take from it. Originally published in March 2020, the post is entitled “With Great…

This May at the Sanctum Sanctorum, a.k.a. the Patreon feed, the Madames are honoring the Godfather himself. They’re discussing 2009’s Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, & (for some reason) Rachel McAdams. This is a preview of their discussion that expertly blends classic literature, television, & film adaptation. For access to …

In this episode, the Madames discuss the crazy twist that changed everything in Moon Knight Ep 4. They wax philosophical about the nature of reality in regards to Steven, Marc, and talking hippos. Kris & Amy also praise the performances of Oscar Isaac and May Calamawy while burrowing down several rabbit holes. And of course, they theorize about wha…

The Madames discuss Episode 3 of Moon Knight, which was rather underwhelming. They continue to praise the performances of Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke, which are the high points of the episode. They discuss drastic change in the writing and absence of Steven Grant, both of which contribute to the show’s stumble. Kris & Amy also point out some plotho…

In this episode, the Madames discuss Jon Watts’s masterpiece, Spider-Man: No Way Home. They praise the writing & chemistry of the entire cast, but spotlight the performances of Holland, Dafoe, and Tomei. Kris & Amy have a thorough discussion about women’s representation in regards to the absence of Gwen Stacey and MJ Watson, as well as the incredib…

The Madames discuss Episode 2 of Moon Knight, which features the full introduction of Marc Spector. They can’t & won’t stop fangirling over Oscar Isaac’s performance as both Marc & Steven Grant. Nor will they stop praising Ethan Hawke’s casting as Arthur Harrow. Kris & Amy dive into the psychological struggles of Marc & Steven, as well as the dynam…

The Madames discuss the premiere of the new Disney+ series Moon Knight. They rave about the performances of stars Oscar Isaac & Ethan Hawke. They also have plenty to say about the brilliant soundtrack that really enhances the show. And not unexpectedly, Kris & Amy spend much of the episode down the rabbit hole, because Steven Grant & Marc Spector m…

The Madames have officially launched their Patreon community, the Sanctum Sanctorum! Every month, members of the Sanctum will have exclusive access to MarvelISH Movie episodes, in which Kris & Amy discuss movies starring Marvel actors. Their first Marvelish Movie is Crimson Peak, starring Tom Hiddleston (try to contain your amazement) and Jessica C…

The Madames finish up their Daredevil Season 2 commentary series with the final 3 episodes. They struggle with their feelings on Stick & Elektra and credit the show’s excellent writing. Kris & Amy also discuss why Karen Page is a great role model for women in many ways. And there is much sighing over the many poor choices of Matt Murdock. Daredevil…

The Madames discuss the epic returns of both Stick & Wilson Fisk, as well as the stellar performances of the men playing them. Kris & Amy’s frustration with Matt Murdock continues as things get a bit wooey-woo in Hell’s Kitchen. And they have plenty to say about Frank Castle, some of which disturbs even them. Daredevil originated as a Netflix serie…

Kris & Amy spend time with Frank & Karen, noting all the parallels to a certain classic film. They rave about the performances of Jon Bernthal & Elden Henson as Castle’s trial begins. And the Madames enjoy seeing Matt Murdock get a taste of his own medicine. Daredevil originated as a Netflix series. Season 2 stars Charlie Cox, Elden Henson, Deborah…

The Madames delve further into the comparisons between Daredevil and The Punisher, looking at both the men & the vigilantes. They tear their hair out discussing the blossoming relationship between Matt & Karen, while lamenting Matt’s growing feelings for Elektra. And Kris & Amy can’t help but see parallels to Fisk & Vanessa. Daredevil originated as…

In honor of Women’s History Month, Kris shares a blog post written during the run of What If…? - Season 1. The series premiere featured the story of Captain Carter. This piece, entitled “Oh Captain, My Captain” explores Peggy’s journey in the broader context of feminism and womanhood in general. The post was originally published was on August 14, 2…

The Madames begin their commentary on Daredevil Season 2 with the introduction of The Punisher, Frank Castle. They rave about the incredible performances of one of TV’s best ensemble casts. Kris & Amy also dive deeply into the complicated psyches of Matt, Foggy, Karen, and Frank, and all the baggage they bring to their relationships. Daredevil was …

Kris & Amy needed two episodes to cover a movie as deep as Doctor Strange. In Part 2, they break down the film’s strong representation of female characters. The Madames also dive headfirst into the heavy metaphysical & psychological themes that are expertly woven into the story. And they make some comparisons between Doctor Strange and other super …

In preparation for Multiverse of Madness, Kris & Amy cover Doctor Strange’s 2016 origin story. In Part 1, they cover Stephen Strange’s journey to Kamar Taj. Kris & Amy praise the performances of the whole cast and dive deeply into Strange’s psyche. Overall, they have nothing but good things to say about one of Marvel’s best movies to date. Doctor S…

The Madames discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which they both agree belongs in sequel jail. Kris & Amy pick apart the movie’s nonsensical script while scratching their heads about the movie’s villains and casting. And they thoroughly discuss the misogyny that pervades the movie & leads to an ending they’d rather forget. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 fal…

In honor of Black History Month, Kris shares a blog post published last year during the run of The Falcon & the Winter Soldier. The show sparked a lot of conversation, to put it mildly, on social media. Kris & Amy rarely address that sort of thing on the podcast because they focus primarily on content. Social media can also be a pretty toxic enviro…

Kris & Amy discuss The Amazing Spider-Man, the first of the two Garfield Spidey movies. Even as they praise the performances, the Madames take some issue with the characters. They also explore their conflicting feelings regarding women’s representation. And they analyze the movie’s villain problem. The Amazing Spider-Man falls outside the MCU prope…

This episode features the grand return of Amy! She and Kris discuss an overview of Eternals, a movie for which neither of them had strong feelings one way or the other. They talk about the deeper themes this movie touches upon but fails to do justice. The Madames discuss casting, performances, and especially relationships within the movie. Kris als…

This is the first installment of a new segment called Madame Musings. In these segments, Kris will be reading posts from the Madames’ blog called - you guessed it - Madame Musings. While Kris & Amy certainly dive deeply into Marvel films & shows on the podcast, the blog is an opportunity to explore certain topics in more depth and across a broader …

Kris welcomes guest Page Branson, co-host of the Level 7 Access Podcast to a roast of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3. They have a grand time mocking Eddie Brock and Sandman even while Peter Parker makes their skin crawl. Kris and Page also analyze the myriad of inconsistencies & lazy writing throughout the movie. Most importantly, they discuss the rampan…

In this little bonus, sit back & listen to the best of Kris & Amy in 2021. (We know it’s January, but better late than never, right?) Email us at themarvelousmadames@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter InstagramDe către The Madames Pod

Kris is joined by Josh & Lewanika, hosts of the Tabletop Journeys Podcast. Lewanika brings his comic book expertise and explains how Spider-Man 2 is very true to the comics, but in the worst ways. Along with Josh’s movie & literary knowledge, they discuss how Sam Raimi’s style fails to translate for this movie genre. And Kris has plenty to say abou…