Paid in Puke S2E3: Bombshell

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In this episode, we defuse Jay Roach’s perplexing 2019 sexual harassment drama, Bombshell, a film that attempts to explain the #metoo movement to white CIS men. Does it succeed? Not particularly! The Hot Probs never end.

Also: In Kent’s Two Cents, Amy’s dad spills some Hot Goss about Gretchen Carlson via their shared personal trainer.

Recorded on the day after Amy’s Rockin’ New Years’ Eve party (hence our outdated Oscar talk), we aren’t at full strength here. Regardless, we manage to find a couple of laughs in an otherwise vomit-inducing film. Speaking of vomit, Bombshell contains a scene in which a woman throws up but isn’t pregnant. Could Baxter’s most-hated female-centric cinematic trope be on the wane?

Paid in Puke S2E2: Bound

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It’s no joke how well Bound holds up. Released in the golden year of American cinema, 1996, Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s lesbian crime thriller is a refreshing gem in a sea of films about women who get punished for standing up to men. With a (mostly) smart script, some fun scenery chewing from Joey Pants and Chris Meloni, and of course, the goddesses that are Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, we give Bound 0 Pukes (on a scale of 0-5, 5 being the worst).

PLUS: We all try our hand at Jennifer Tilly impressions and we reveal our personal skills that Violet could exploit to lure us into her apartment (if we were lucky enough to garner her attention in the elevator).

Paid in Puke S2E1: Muriel’s Wedding

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On our Series Two opener, we gush about P.J. Hogan’s 1994 very Aussie, ABBA-tastic comedy, Muriel’s Wedding, starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Time of Valens (aka Galentine’s Day). Amy and Cristina count the film among their very favorites, and Baxter had never seen it.

Regardless, this viewing brought up some stuff for all three of us! We touch on such topics as philandering fathers, emotionally battered mothers, body image issues, early adulthood besties, and inspirational musicians. It’s a lot more fun than it sounds? We also attempt Australian accents with varying degrees of success.

Paid in Puke: 2020 Oscars Special

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It’s the off season but we HAD to do an Oscars Special! Hear our picks for who we think SHOULD grab the gold, who we think we get it instead, and who we think got snubbed for the big 6 categories (Best Pic, Acting, and Directing).

Lots of shit-talking Joaquin Phoenix in this episode, if you’re into that.

Series 2 of Paid in Puke premieres on February 11th with Muriel’s Wedding!

Paid in Puke S1E7: The Craft

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We’re back in that golden year of cinema, 1996, to discuss Andrew Fleming’s one-of-a-kind teenage witch (not to be confused with Teen Witch) escapade, The Craft! It’s rife with Hot Probs, but Fairuza Balk’s performance cannot be denied.

Lucy Green is back in Keggers With Kids, and we also reveal what we would have used witchcraft for in high school (or, in Lucy’s case, middle school).

And finally, Amy tells a HILARIOUS story about the famous murderer who hails from her home town.

Paid in Puke S1E6: Carrie

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We dive head-first into Brian De Palma’s 1976 horror classic, Carrie*! It’s Keggers With Kids all episode-long as we’re joined by 12-year-old Lucy Green to discuss public school sex ed, detail-oriented bullies, and Piper Laurie’s one-of-a-kind line readings.

We also reveal what we would do with telekinesis. And, for a special treat, check out our Facebook page to see who wore it (pig’s blood) best: Carrie or Amy!

*Editor’s note: We had some audio issues during the recording of the episode. My apologies for the inconsistent levels and my big, stupid laugh occasionally piercing your eardrums. -Jessica

Paid in Puke S1E5: Abortionpalooza 2019!

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In this episode we compare and contrast Alexander Payne’s 1996(!) debut, Citizen Ruth (starring the magnetic Laura Dern) with Gillian Robespierre’s 2009 debut, Obvious Child (starring our dream BFF, Jenny Slate). Both are about abortion. Who gets it right? Who gets it wrong?

Also, we rant about our pregnancy trope pet peeves and discuss how far into a relationship one waits before they fart in front of their paramour.

PS: We have since learned that Gillian Robespierre pronounces her first name with a hard G. Our apologies for the (repeated) error.

Paid in Puke S1E4: Set It Off

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In this episode, we marvel at F. Gary Gray’s under-appreciated 1996 social justice drama, Set It Off, starring Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett (nee Smith) and Kimberly Elise. Would this movie garner any Oscar attention today, or is it still too devoid of white saviors?

We also ask how you would low-key spend your bank robbery money?

Paid in Puke S1E3: Hustlers

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In today’s episode, we fawn over Lorene Scafaria’s cathartic Wall Street feminist revenge film, Hustlers, starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez.

In our periodic segment, Kent’s Two Cents, we learn why Amy’s dad thinks this film has “no heroes”. We also reveal our pole dance bangers.

Paid in Puke S1E2: Heathers

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 1988 black comedy classic that gave us our motif: Heathers. Does Michael Lehman’s debut hold up in modern times? Find out as 12-year-old Lucy Green joins us in our new sporadic segment, Keggers with Kids.

We also ask, what classic literature would you meaningfully mark up before committing teenage suicide (Don’t do it)?