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The Odyssey Has Us Ugly Crying | Pop Culture

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Show Notes

We’re in full film-girlie mode this week, dAlings 🍿🎬

This week, we’re deep in the pop culture trenches with Natalie Portman friendship drama, Nicole Kidman romance rumours, an Olivia Wilde obsession that has officially become a full-time job, and Alicia’s very enthusiastic review of The Odyssey. There are also strong feelings about Anne Hathaway, Hollywood double standards, sad girl summer, and whether Tom and Zendaya are secretly married.

Then, just as we’re wrapping up, we find out the live show has SOLD OUT… after both of us spent the week quietly wondering whether anyone even listens to this podcast. Emotional whiplash, but make it Life Academy.

Now tell us: The Invite or The Odyssey for your next movie night? 🎬🩵

3:14 — Natalie Portman friendship drama and the book based on her life

5:40 — Nicole Kidman romance rumours and Hollywood double standards

7:00 — The Olivia Wilde rabbit hole and why The Invite is a must-watch

11:45 — Alicia finally sees The Odyssey and has THOUGHTS

15:08 — The darker meaning, morality and emotional weight of the film

18:36 — Anne Hathaway hate and why the criticism makes no sense

20:47 — Tate McRae, Britney energy and sad girl summer

22:18 — Hacks, Spider-Man and Tom and Zendaya marriage rumours

23:32 — Where are Taylor Swift’s wedding photos?

26:03 — The live show sells out and the podcast confidence crisis

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