The Jump

In this episode, Grace and Niamh look at the many iterations of the Cinderella fairytale, how its morality changes from culture to culture, and wondering why they gave Helena Bonham Carter those wild false teeth! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of our series on children's stories, we dive into the modern masterpiece Northern Lights, by Philip Pullman, and its less regarded 2000s film adaption, The Golden Compass. Religious authoritarianism, moral absolutism, gender hierarchies and talking polar bears are all up for discussion in this episode, as Grace and Niamh ask the question; is this really for kids?CW: Institutional child abuse, death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we revisit Shakespeare as we tackle The Taming of the Shrew and its teen rom com equivalent 10 Things I Hate About You. Grace and Niamh get into feminism, sexy chemistry and a very emotional poem! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of our series on Classic Literature to Teen Rom Coms, we're talking about Jane Austen's Emma and its 1990s adaptation Clueless. Friendship, fashion and societal hierarchies are all up for discussion this week, as chat about how a story from 1800s England can be so relevant to the high school halls of Beverly Hills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To finish our 90s Thriller month, this week we're talking about Kiss The Girls: the Morgan Freeman serial killer drama, that leaves Niamh and Grace with more questions than answers. This shambolic episodes contains many entertaining asides, and other movies discussed include; A Time to Kill, Twister, Ghost, Se7en, Silence of the Lambs, A Princess Bride and many moreContent Warning; Violence, Sexual Assault**Note** A correction for this ep; Robert de Niro DID NOT star in Don't Say a Word. That was Michael Douglas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first ever bonus episode! Following on from Sleeping with the Enemy, we’re talking all things Julia Roberts, from her sometimes public private life to her most famous roles, as well as her most questionable movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: Domestic abuse, violence, suicideIn the first episode of our 90s Thriller series, we're talking about 1991's Sleeping with the Enemy. Based on the novel of the same name, this Julia Roberts blockbuster tried to make terror sexy. Niamh and Grace wonder if it succeeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we get classical, as we cover the greatest love story ever told, Romeo and Juliet, and the iconic 90s adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. From the designer costumers, to the killer soundtrack, as well as the Mercutio of it all, we get into what makes this one of the all time great! **Trigger warning** discussion of suicide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our most requested episodes ever, this week we are covering Grace's favourite book, movie, and book thats been turned into a move, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, aka. Men who Hurt Women. ***Trigger Warning*** for this episode as it features a lot of language of different types of violence and assault Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode Niamh and Grace tackle Dan Brown's DaVinci code. We get into the Catholic Church, poor lighting and bad writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode we’re covering Arrival and the short story it’s based on; Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang. We’re talking physics, we’re talking aliens, we’re talking grief! It’s gonna be a fun time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our season three premiere we're discussing The Princess Diaries! We get into Whitney Houston, feet pics and B*Witched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special spooky bonus episode of The Jump, Niamh and Grace are getting witch FOR THE GIRLS! Covering the cult classic Practical Magic, and the Alice Hoffman novel that inspired it, we get into sisterhood, generational trauma and curses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You voted for it and it's here!! our season two finale is all about the iconic novel and film, The Snapper! We get into Irish storytelling, the role of the church in modern Ireland and Niamh's dad's cameo in Dangerous Liaisons (stage version)https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/roddy-doyle-i-m-a-middle-class-person-commenting-on-working-class-life/ https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/apr/18/roddy-doyle-life-writing-profile https://www.sundayworld.com/incoming/roddy-doyle-to-throw-the-snapper-on-to-the-fire-would-be-a-grave-mistake/40926779.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhDvTUUddbg https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-snapper-1993 https://www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/movies/roddy-doyle-reveals-he-was-not-fully-happy-with-final-script-for-the-commitments-in-new-series/40430677.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode we are covering The Girl on the Train; the runaway success from author Paula Hawkins and adaptation starring Emily Blunt. We get into convoluted plots, female rage and the British custom of a G&T can on the train!https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/books/review/the-girl-on-the-train-by-paula-hawkins.htmlThe Girl On The Train Film Cast: Everything you need to know | Glamour UK (glamourmagazine.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Grace and Niamh are covering the 1954 Robert Matheson masterpiece, I Am Legend, and its third adaptation, 2007’s Will Smith blockbuster of the same name. We get into pandemics, devastating loneliness, self destruction, and humankind’s irreversible destruction of the planet. It’s actually one of our cheerier episodes!https://web.archive.org/web/20170808114238/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/movies/moviesspecial/04halb.html?ref=moviesspecial https://web.archive.org/web/20110616205005/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/film_reviews/article3097177.ece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSZ36oBdIPY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Grace and Niamh are discussing Kevin Kwan’s global sensation Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of the same name! We get into yoga studios on private planes, what makes a good “beach read” and, of course, tax evasion.https://web.archive.org/web/20151104022946/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/07/how-crazy-rich-asians-splash-their-cash.html https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/im-no-crazy-rich-asian-says-author-kevin-kwan https://hashtaglegend.com/culture/kevin-kwan-crazy-rich-asians-movie-china-rich-girlfriend-singapore/ https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/books/kevin-kwans-crazy-rich-asians-depicts-a-cult-of-opulence.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of our two parter on Sharp Objects, Niamh tells Grace about the making of the HBO series, from building the world of Wind Gap, to the iconic soundtrack, and reveals some "hidden" clues along the way.. https://www.vulture.com/2018/08/sharp-objects-all-the-hidden-words-you-missed.html#:~:text=As%20Camille%20sits%20in%20her,walks%20into%20the%20Keene%20house.John Paino Interview: https://artdepartmental.com/blog/production-designer-john-paino-sharp-objects-sets/ https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sharp-objects-director-jean-marc-vallee-interview-sepinwall-704649/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/07/sharp-objects-episode-2-words-woman-in-white-interview-gillian-flynn https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2018/07/204620/sharp-objects-hidden-clues-production-designer-interview https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a22690721/sharp-objects-music-led-zeppelin-interview/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.