Strong Female Lead

This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss Showgirls, an experience from which they are still in deep recovery mode.  Is this a satire, a social commentary, or just a terrible flop? Either way it’s campy AF, raises a million questions, and worth a (re)watch.  Also, SFLanon conspiracies, hopeless misogyny and much more! #longliveNOMI #soyouthinkyoucandance   Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

This week, Tessa & Tricia kick off SFL's So You Think You Can Dance series with 80s classic Dirty Dancing and both agree that the movie is still.that.good.  They also chat about that very special Patrick Swayze brand of masculinity (RIP), traveling abortionists, family camp class warfare, THAT SOUNDTRACK, and much more. Is Baby an SFL?  You'd better believe it.   Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

Bless their Hearts, this week on SFL, Tessa & Tricia tackle all things Sharp Objects.    Next Week: Dirty Dancing 

This week on SFL, Tessa and Tricia take on Ex Machina in a classic Woman vs. Machine showdown. Honestly, we're not even really that mad that the machines won. 

This week on SFL, Tessa and Tricia talk about The Invitation. Tessa envokes her training, Tricia confronts her emotional porn addiction, and "escape plans" are hatched. Also, if you want to hear about Tricia's real-life invitation story - keep listening for the **bonus clip** at the end of the episode.   Coming up on SFL: Ex Machina Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest Karen of all? This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss Gone Girl and SFL Amy Dunne aka Amazing Amy, and her epic long game journey.  They chat privilege, mind f&%kery, emotional porn, selling a dream, toxic femininity, and much more.  Shout out to Chicago's own Gillian Flynn for creating such a darkly complex female lead.   Coming up on SFL: The Invitation Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

Tessa & Tricia take another look into the Pretty Little Liars universe but this time focusing on The Perfectionists. The cast is a little older, the setting is a little darker but Mona is still Mona and we STAN her!  Coming up on SFL: Gone Girl    Follow us on Social Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: SFL_Chicago

On this week's episode, Tricia and Tessa are joined by friend-of-the-pod, Leslie Robinson, to chat all things Pretty Little Liars.  And it's troubling to say the least.  Everyone feels gaslit by the recaps, no one understands why Ezra isn't in prison, and fire science doesn't even begin to explain the Jenna situation.   Follow us on social! Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

The break is over and Tessa & Tricia have a ton to catch you up on from vacation favorites and sustainable fashion to run-ins with the Rona. Welcome to Season 3 of Strong Female Lead!   Next time on SFL: Pretty Little Liars - Season 1   Follow us on social! Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago  

I'd like to formally apologize to Tricia, Laura and our listeners for the ocular and audible trauma caused by the consumption of the BONKERS film Black Christmas (2019).  -Tessa Just Kidding! This movie is 100% insane but WE'RE HERE FOR IT!   

This week, Tessa and Tricia are joined by Dr. of the Pod, Laura Retson, to discuss Christmas with a Prince.  While Tessa's "rules" for royalty help make sense of the gaping plot holes, Dr. Laura's insight into the medical field leaves everyone wondering WTF is going on at this hospital.  Teddy bear problems, anyone?   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago      

We've all seen it.  We all thought we loved it.   This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss "Love Actually," one of the most popular holiday movies of the early '00s, and tear it to shreds.  If you haven't already, a re-watch is in order.  Happy Holidays!   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago            

So, I guess that it. 2019's Booksmart just might be perfect so there's nothing left to say....   JUST KIDDING! Tessa & Tricia have A LOT to say about this movie that proves Diversty & Inclusion along with great writing and directing DOES exist in Hollywood! 

Tricia and Tessa go back to 1995 with a CLASSIC coming of age film Now & Then.  The film follows four lifelong friends through an unforgettable summer in the 1970s and stars Christina Ricci, Gaby Hoffmann, Thora Birch, Ashleigh Aston Moore. Just a warning, this movie is NOTHING like Speed, also available on VHS in 1995.   

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss Season 1 of Pen15, the seriously nostalgic, coming-of-age comedy created by and starring SFLs Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine.  They chat about discovering porn, vandalizing BOP magazines, childhood racism, and more!  Oh, and Tessa learns for the first time what Pen15 actually means.   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

Craving a horror flick with a crazy plot twist that you NEVER saw coming?  Ma is the exact opposite of that.  But recapping it was fun as hell.   Join Tessa and Tricia as they chat about basement drinking, toxic femininity, Fabergé eggs, murder photos and more!  Also, Tessa isn't sold that Octavia Spencer (Ma) actually works at the clinic and Tricia regrets forcing her mother to watch this s&!t show.  

The church of Latter Day SFL's would like to invite you to a viewing of 2019's Midsommar as just a sampling of what we're able to provide in our Inverted Triangle small business programs.  Peace be with you. 

It's Spooky Season, and Tessa and Tricia are here with their first HORROR movie, 2019's Ready or Not. Grace maybe in over her head during a game of hide and seek with her killer in-laws BUT in the end it's all worth it to get the guy... right? 

This week, Tessa & Tricia discuss Mistress America, starring Mumblecore QUEEN, Greta Gerwig, and Lola Kirke.  Who's story is this - Tracy's or Brooke's?   Who's the SFL and who's the muse?     Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," all of the reasons why Cate Blanchett is queen, and bernadette-ing as an art form.  Just let her LIVE, Elgie.  Jesus.   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago