Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop Culture

Broadcasting from the Pemberley garden, we discuss the many film adaptations of Jane Austen's novels, from Sense & Sensibility (1995) to Pride & Prejudice (2005) to Emma (2020). Plus, we talk Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, Clueless, and the Lizzie Bennet Diaries.

You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Article mentioned in this episode: www.theringer.com/movies/2020/7/17/21327905/clueless-jane-austen-adaptations

Broadcasting from the McCallister family home in the suburbs of Chicago, we celebrate Valerie turning 30! To commemorate, we discuss our favorite movie EVERY YEAR since 1990: from romantic comedies to animated films to science fiction epics, we cover it all!  

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Broadcasting from a greeting card company in Los Angeles, we analyze the manic pixie dream girl trope in 500 Days of Summer. Plus, we explore Elizabethtown, Casey dreams of riding Appa over Middle-Earth, and Valerie wants to go on a knitting spree with Molly Weasley!

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In this episode, Casey interviews Ryan, a visual artist and co-host of Pushing 40 Bit on YouTube--Ryan also happens to be Casey's older brother! What piece of fiction does Ryan love above all others? The video game Mass Effect! Ryan dives into what makes Mass Effect such a spectacular piece of fiction in gaming, plus he talks about Ethan Hunt, alien abductions, and The Witches. Follow Ryan on Twitter @afrostywinter and find Pushing 40 Bit on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! Check out Ryan's visual art at www.society6.com/ryanwinters . You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Broadcasting from a wretched hive of scum and villainy--in a galaxy far, far away--we explore the symbolism of masks in both The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, we discuss why Ben Solo's skin is so luminous, we wonder whether General Hux is jealous of Kylo Ren's mask, and Valerie acts like the Mouth of Sauron again!

 You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Broadcasting from the biggest wave off the coast of California, we dive into the fascinating history of the (somewhat) forgotten genre of beach party movies--from Gidget to Teen Beach Movie, and every music-filled, surf-crazed film in between. Plus, we discuss Spielberg's Jaws, we dream of shopping for sweaters with Rian Johnson, and we create our own beach movie mad libs!

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In this episode, Valerie interviews Krista Olsen, bookstagrammer @beamingbookworm! What piece of fiction does Krista love above all others? The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson! Plus, she gushes about all Brandon Sanderson books, the TV series Avatar the Last Airbender, and Anne of Green Gables! Mental Illness in Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive: https://www.tor.com/2018/06/05/ideal-heroes-mental-illness-in-brandon-sandersons-stormlight-archive/ . Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

Broadcasting from Hollywood in a not-too-distant future, we discuss the value of diverse representation in movies and books. Plus, listen to the voices of listeners and friends as they share why representation matters to them--special thanks to Emilee, Luke, Shira, Erica, Taylor, Sarah, Laina, Sophia Ridder of the Watchable Media podcast (@watchablemedia), Bethy Hernandez of the Watchable Media podcast (@watchablemedia), Kat of the Rogue Fangirls Podcast (@theroguefangirls), and author Beth Reekles (authorbethreekles.com) for lending their perspectives to this episode! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Episode references: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KD1tnaBhn5fdcOZNLW05gWtYDIeAFZQPq6SG1r6DedQ/edit?usp=sharing

Broadcasting from darkest Peru--but also from an elderly author's creaky mansion--we dive into the concept of kindness in Paddington (1 and 2) and Knives Out (a strange pair, we know). Plus, we discuss what story would change completely with an added dose of kindness, and we gush about Captain America in a sweater. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

In light of recent events and the long history of racism against Black people worldwide, we have decided to postpone the episode we had planned for today. To our White listeners, we encourage you to spend time seeking out and listening to Black voices in this resistance, especially after the news cycle moves on to something new. Follow this link for some anti-racist resources if you need a place to start: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PvBqd1TaPnwtwtG16L26zIAC4055b7T9xv7v25_MgnY/edit?usp=sharing