Episode 297: 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.' with Janet Varney
A lot's changed since 1970, but one thing that hasn't: being a tween is rough stuff.
Maximum Film! · Drea Clark, Ify Nwadiwe, Janet Varney, Marissa Flaxbart
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Show Notes
Over 50 years ago, Judy Blume wrote a classic coming-of-age novel about a nice girl who was simultaneously facing a move to New Jersey, sixth grade, puberty, and questions about God and religion. They say good things come to those who wait…the multi-hyphenate host of The JV Club, Janet Varney, joins us to weigh in on if this adaptation was one of those things. Plus, a lot of good and informative strike talk, and a few more ideas for childhood classics to adapt.
What’s Good
Drea - A View of the World from Fifth Avenue
Janet - feeling fired up about equity
Ify - ripped-off sleeves to show off the guns; big union meeting
ITIDIC
- WGA on Strike!
- Burger King is Launching a New Spider-Man Burger
Staff Picks
Janet - A Walk on the Moon
Drea - The Starling Girl, Girl Flu.
Ify - Mobile Suit Gundam 1, 2, and 3
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With
Ify Nwadiwe
Drea Clark
Janet Varney
Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher
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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher