Ep 57: Musicals and Festivities – Pitch Perfect and more

In this lively episode, Anna is first joined by freelance journalist and her regular karaoke companion, Kat Brown. A massive fan of Pitch Perfect, Kat enthusiastically delves into the comedic and authentic female friendships presented on screen. Looking at how the film has aged, they explore both where Pitch Perfect hits the right notes and where it may need a little tuning. Kat mentions some other musical movies she’s been watching, spanning classic and cult favourites. Next, Anna talks to some real-life Barden Bellas. Jade Harvey and Gina Dunn are two members of Cardiff University’s DeciBelles, an award-winning all-female a cappella group. They speak to the sisterhood of their singing society and compare their experiences with those of the Bellas. Finally, Anna welcomes musician and old friend Charley Stone to the show for a festive twist. Charley talks about her new single, Merry Christmas Actually. Inspired by Love Actually’s cue cards scene, this song takes a feminist stance on the infamous moment. Kat’s recommendations: Grease 2, My Fair Lady, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Secret Garden, Hook, Nanny McPhee Gina’s and Jade’s recommendations: Once, Rock of Ages Charley’s recommendations: Edward Scissorhands, Swallows and Amazons, The Railway Children Anna’s recommendations: I’m Your Woman, Wonder Woman 1984 You can watch Pitch Perfect, Once, Rock of Ages, Swallows and Amazons (1974), The Railway Children and I’m Your Woman on Amazon Prime Video now. Listen to Merry Christmas Actually here: www.charleystone.bandcamp.com Find Helen O’Hara’s Bah Humbug podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bah-humbug-a-christmas-movie-podcast-with-helen-ohara/id1540573727 DeciBelles Social Media: @CU_DeciBelles Become a patron of Girls on Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno www.twitter.com/primevideouk Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvkgGofjDzj5mCFL89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Executive producer: Hedda Archbold. Producer: Jane Long. Principal Partner: Peter Brewer. Assistant Producer and Social Media Manager: Heather Dempsey. Intern: Elliana Jay. This episode is in partnership with Amazon Prime Video.