In their unexpected final episode, the Madames, Kris & Amy, give thanks to all those who supported their podcasting journey.  The Madames episode archive will be available through the end of the year. 

To continue Monster Month, The Madames are discussing the second of a two-part series on Jurassic Park, released in 1993. They chat about the following:   The lovely relationship between Alan & Ellie How Jeff Goldblum managed to make Ian Malcolm charming Feminist victories for Ellie & Lex The hubris of John Hammond   Jurassic Park is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Richard Attenborough, Ariana Richards, and...

To kick off Monster Month, The Madames are discussing the first of a two-part series on Jurassic Park, released in 1993. They chat about the following:   What makes Jurassic Park such a true classic film Why there never should’ve been a sequel The movie’s many parallels to Jaws Kris’s general love for Steven Spielberg    Jurassic Park is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Richard Attenborough, Ariana Richards, and...

To finish off Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Hocus Pocus 2, released on Disney+ in October 2022. And they have nothing but praise for all the wonderful aspects of this movie:   Genuine, seamless diversity & representation A tight, hilarious script that improves upon the original movie The beautiful stories of sisterhood & women’s empowerment Kids we’re rooting for all the way   Hocus Pocus 2 is directed by Anne Fletcher and stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy...

As part of Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames continue their discussion of Psycho, released in 1960. And there’s plenty more to talk about in Part 2:   2022 perspectives on the characters vs. the attitudes of the 1960 audience The feminist icon that is Marion Crane Norman’s pathology brought to life by the brilliant Anthony Perkins Kris’s general thirst for Sam Loomis   Psycho is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, & Martin...

Kris & Amy share a preview of this month’s Patreon content.    At the $5 level, this month’s Gump Files episode is a fun look at the history of Halloween.   At the $10 level, this month’s installment of Tea with the Madames includes topics like Margot Robbie’s Barbie confusion, the new Jeffrey Dahmer series, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.    And for $2/month you’ll get a one-time bonus episode where The Madames chat about their favorite movies.    BECOME A PATRON here for...

To continue Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Psycho, released in 1960. There’s so much to say that they have to do it in two parts, with Part 1 covering a number of fascinating topics:   How Psycho changed the way people watched movies The ridiculousness of the old Hays Code Ed Gein’s ghoulish inspirations for Norman Bates What audiences must have thought of this shocking film in 1960   Psycho is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera...

To continue Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Halloween, released in 1978. And they have a lot to discuss when it comes to this horror classic: The incredible heroine that is Laurie Strode John Carpenter’s feminist sensibilities The nature of Michael Myers Teenage shenanigans in the 1970s Halloween is directed by John Carpenter & stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Keyes, PJ Soles, Charles Cyphers, & Nick Castle. Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure...

To kick off Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing the Hocus Pocus, released in 1993. And there’s plenty to discuss for this cult classic: The real Salem witch trials An ensemble performance for the ages Kids we actually like The genuine feel of New England in the fall Hocus Pocus is directed by Kenny Ortega & stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.  Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram...

To end Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing 10 Things I Hate About You, released in 1999. Kris & Amy cover a number of topics: The millennial teen comedy phase in Hollywood Cultural context of the 1990s Misogyny & devotion to source material The 90s palooza that is the cast of this film 10 Things I Hate About You is directed by Gil Junger and stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Larissa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larry Miller, Gabrielle Union, and David...

To continue Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing The Perks of Being a Wallflower, released in 2012. And we have A LOT to discuss, including:   Ep content Director Stephen Chbosky’s two-hour vanity project The major age issues of the friend circle A stunning lack of diversity Horrendous misogyny & poor LGBTQ representation   The Perks of Being a Wallflower is directed by Stephen Chbosky and stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, and Mae Whitman.    Social media...

In the latest installment of Madame Musings, Kris reads The Madames’ September blog post: “Batgirl: The Latest Casualty of Hollywood’s White Patriarchy.” Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here.   Email us at [email protected]   Come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod   Twitter      Instagram   Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!!   Want...

To continue Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing Kindergarten Cop, released in 1990. And believe it or not, there’s a lot to talk about:   The insane life & career of Arnold Schwarzenegger John Kimble’s total ignorance of laws & police procedure A bunch of adorable kids that know things they shouldn’t Movies within the movie that need to be made   Kindergarten Cop is directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Richard...

To kick off Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing Good Will Hunting, released in 1997.   And they have A LOT to talk about when it comes to this modern classic, including… The movie’s indictment of toxic masculinity How the hell two 20-somethings wrote this screenplay The genius that was Robin Williams Gus Van Sant’s low-key masterclass on production design    Last but not least, we wonder if Ben Affleck married JLo in Chucky’s white tracksuit.    Good Will Hunting is...

To finish off Nerding Out Month, The Madames are discussing Wonder Woman 1984, released in 2020. They try to control their blood pressure while addressing the biggest problems in one of their greatest all-time movie disappointments: Rampant & overt misogyny The caricature that is Barbara Minerva Steve Trevor, Steve Trevor, AND STEVE TREVOR Queer confusion that left both Kris & Amy scratching their straight & bi heads, respectively And they also conjure up conspiracy theories...

To continue Nerding Out Month, The Madames are discussing Uncharted, released in February 2022.   Kris & Amy have A LOT to rant about with this dumpster fire, including… -Casting choices seemingly made by a blind, deaf, three-legged dog -A script written over a weekend by a bunch of chimps -The general destruction of a beloved video game franchise   Uncharted is directed by Ruben Fleischer and stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, and Antonio Banderas.   Donate to or share Kris’s...

To kick off their new format, the Madames are Nerding Out in August. This week Kris & Amy are talking about Edge of Tomorrow, released in 2014. They discuss the following high points:   -Tom Cruise's fitness, longevity, and how Gwyneth Paltrow may be aiding & abetting it -Rita Vratasky following in the footsteps of Ellen Ripley & Sarah Connor -Emily Blunt's pregnancy during filming -Cinematic white-washing of a manga   Edge of Tomorrow is directed by Doug Liman and stars...

To kick off their new format, the Madames are Nerding Out in August. This week Kris & Amy are talking about Wonder Woman, released in 2017. They discuss the following high points: -Wonder Woman as a feminist's dream come true -Sexuality in Themyscira -Race & PTSD in a historical setting -Feelings on the romance between Diana & Steve Trevor And as expected, Amy rhapsozides about her undying love (and lust) for Gal Gadot.  Wonder Woman is directed by Patty Jenkins and stars Gal...

To kick off their new format, the Madames are Nerding Out in August. This week Kris & Amy are talking about The Batman, released just a few months ago in March 2022. They discuss the following high points: -The movie's incredible score & cinematography -The stellar performances of a great ensemble cast -Positive representation of 3 heroes of color -Class, race, & privilege within Gotham City & the real world And last but not least, how to train cats to not be jerks. The...

Introducing our revamped podcast, The Madames, where we’re all about movies, minus the mansplaining. We’re kicking off our new format on Monday, August 1 with a discussion of The Batman for “Nerding Out Month.” Come chat on social media: @TheMadamesPod on Twitter & Instagram Listen to Kris’s recent guest appearance on the Chick-Lit Podcast. She had a blast talking about Thor: Ragnarok with hosts Karyn & Aubree. Check out our new website: https://themadamespod.com/ We value our...

Kris & Amy, previously known as “The Marvelous Madames,” have cut ties with Marvel and are now simply “The Madames.”    From now on, The Madames Podcast will have a monthly theme with weekly episodes fitting into that theme. And you listeners will have more say in the movies and themes we choose.    We’ll also be expanding our Patreon tiers and content, so stay tuned for those updates next month!   New episodes begin Monday, August 1 when we take on one of the biggest movies of the...

The Madames give a brief update on the show’s status. Due to logistical difficulties, the Moon Knight Listener Roundtable recording had to be canceled.    They also provide an update for their overall season break. Due to Amy’s ongoing moving mayhem, the break will be longer than anticipated. The Madames will now return in July once Amy is settled & able to record again. 

This June at the Sanctum Sanctorum, a.k.a. the Patreon feed, the Madames are celebrating Pride Month. They’re discussing 2018’s The Favourite, starring Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, & Olivia Colman, who will soon be joining the MCU on Secret Invasion. This one’s a discussion for women, by women, about women. But boys are still allowed. This is a preview of their thoughts on a movie that neither Kris nor Amy knows quite how to feel about.    For access to the full episode on June 2, become a...

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So we’re sharing a blog post that accompanies our commentary episode on Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings. This piece, published in November 2021 under the title “Crimes Against Women in Shang-Chi,” deals with the representation of the film’s female characters.  Share the original post or leave us a comment. Join the Sanctum Sanctorum, our Patreon community Email us at [email protected] Follow us on...