Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Angourie Rice discuss the Mean Girls Broadway adaptation and its recent film adaptation. They express their love for the original movie and discuss their expectations for the musical adaptation. The podcast also includes discussions on sponsors in movies, enjoying Bernstein's Young People's Concerts, the YouTube channel What Makes the Song Stink, Fargo Season 5, and playing Two Point Campus on PS5.
The podcast discusses the Mean Girls Broadway musical adaptation, with mixed feelings about its ability to add a new layer of meaning and the desire for more musical set pieces.
The hosts recommend Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts on YouTube for their engaging and educational exploration of classical music.
Deep dives
Mean Girls: Does the Musical Capture the Magic of the Original Film?
The podcast discusses the Mean Girls Broadway musical adaptation of the iconic film. The hosts have mixed feelings about the adaptation, with one feeling that it didn't add a new layer of meaning and another wanting more musical set pieces. They discuss the performances and songs, with some liking the humor and others questioning the portrayal of certain characters. The hosts also touch on issues such as product placement and the portrayal of bullying in the digital age. Overall, while they have some reservations, they acknowledge the talent and fun elements of the musical.
The Charm of Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts
One of the hosts shares their enjoyment of Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts, which were aired in the 1960s. They appreciate Bernstein's ability to make classical music accessible and his telegenic presence. They recommend watching these concerts on YouTube for an engaging and educational experience.
Two Point Campus: A Whimsical and Enjoyable Simulation Game
A host shares their positive experience with the simulation game Two Point Campus. They describe the game as a humorous and cartoony simulation of managing college campuses. The host appreciates the game's witty presentation, challenging puzzles, and the joy it brings during gameplay.
Mean Girls is a film adaptation of the Broadway adaptation of the beloved Lindsay Lohan and Tina Fey comedy. The songs are there, the dances are there, and the nasty, nasty high school drama is there. But does the retelling capture the energy, the style, and the jokes of the original? The new cast includes Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Angourie Rice.