Long Play Video S01 E79 - #22 Breakfast at Tiffany's
Jun 3, 2025
Dive into the allure of classic cinema as the hosts celebrate iconic actresses like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Angela Lansbury. They explore the cultural significance of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' while balancing charm with its controversial elements. Listen in as they discuss how changing societal norms and the advent of birth control altered female representation in the 1960s. With personal memories and reflections, they tackle themes of love, identity, and the evolving appreciation for vintage films.
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Complex Female Characterization
- Breakfast at Tiffany's has a complex story with layered female characterization for its time.
- It presents a modern, multifaceted woman balancing independence and societal expectations in an early 60s movie.
1960s Women Role Evolution
- The 1960s was a transformative decade for women, influenced by birth control and evolving social roles.
- Films like Breakfast at Tiffany's reflected these political and social changes with more complex female roles.
Trish's Audrey Hepburn Love Story
- Trish recounts her deep affection for Audrey Hepburn, including owning memorabilia and dressing as her.
- She contrasts Hepburn's roles, noting the different personas in My Fair Lady and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
