In this engaging conversation, comedian Jessica Fostekew shares her insights on 'And Just Like That,' reflecting on nostalgia and humorous fashion choices like Carrie's outrageous hat. They discuss the complexity of character relationships, particularly examining unreciprocated friendships and the intersection of spirituality and sexuality in the series. The duo also critiques the balance of humor and deeper emotional conflicts, emphasizing the importance of authentic portrayals of flawed women in contemporary media.
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Carrie's Absurd Hat Incident
Deborah and Jess critique the absurdity of Carrie's oversized hat overshadowing the episode's content.
They highlight the lack of acknowledgment of the hat, making Carrie look odd without narrative support.
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Episode Lacks Cohesive Story Arc
The episode feels like a sequence of anecdotes lacking a cohesive story arc or meaningful character development.
This contrasts with original Sex and the City episodes which balanced anecdotes with emotional storytelling and character growth.
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Ensure Story Consequences
Effective storytelling needs consequences and character change, not just events happening.
Plot points like Carrie's kitchen door and fall should have meaningful outcomes and emotional impact.
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This book, adapted from Deborah Frances-White's popular podcast, offers a funny, joyful, and frank exploration of feminism. It covers a wide range of topics, from diet culture and gender pay gaps to toxic masculinity and intersectionality. Frances-White uses her comedic style to explain basic feminist concepts and includes interviews with various performers, activists, and thinkers. The book aims to reduce the shame many activists feel for not always aligning their actions with their feminist ideals, promoting a pragmatic and inclusive approach to feminism.
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