Categories
Book List Craft Movies Painting

Second Screen Recs

Sometimes you want something playing while your hands are busy. Whether you’re painting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, or gaming — not every watch needs your full attention. Maybe it’s a rewatch, something you already love and know by heart, that keeps you company while you work or unwind. Some movies and TV shows make perfect background […]

Categories
Activists Australia Clothes Gal's Guide Podcast inventors Movies Podcasts Rebels sports

Annette Kellerman

Leah finishes up courage month talking about a rebel in a swimsuit. In an era where women were expected to be silent and modest, Annette Kellerman dove headfirst into controversy. She used her body as a tool of protest, a canvas for art, and a vehicle for change. She helped create the modern swimsuit by […]

Categories
Art Author books Events Movies Scary Gals

The History of Women Directing Horror Movies

Scroll down for video presentation +movie clips from Heidi’s presentation CHANGE IN TIME – 3:00pm Eastern Time. The event started live earlier so that Heidi – who is in Spain – isn’t coming to us live at 2am her time. Below is the recorded presentation. Join Gal’s Guide for a special event to learn about […]

Categories
advertising Gal's Guide Podcast History Movies music Podcasts South America

Carmen Miranda

Julie shares with us the colorful life of the gal known for her fruit hats, singing, and dancing – Carmen Miranda. There is much more to this “Brazillian Bombshell” learn about Carmen’s life in two Americans and her many talents. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous […]

Categories
Canada funny Gal's Guide Podcast History Humor Movies Podcasts

Catherine O’Hara

Riwo closes up Canada Month with her “TV mom” and a major happiness factor in her life, Catherine O’Hara. This talented comedian is the mom in Schitt’s Creek, the mom in Beetlejuice, and the mom in Home Alone. But to Riwo she’s so much more. UPDATE: No podcast episode in August as Riwo will be […]

Categories
Africa Black History Gal's Guide Podcast History Movies Podcasts

The Agojie

Gal’s Guide Film Club is discussing the Viola Davis movie The Women King. Leah wanted to dig deeper into the real-life all-female military regiment in the Kingdom of Dahomey known as the Agojie. If you are wondering if they are what the Dorje Milaje of Black Panther is based on – you are correct my […]

Categories
Gal's Guide Podcast History Inspirational Gals Movies Personal Stories Podcasts

Marylin Monroe

Season 5’s Inspirational Gals continues with the Gal Pals talking about women who are inspiring to them. Leah’s choice? Marilyn Monroe, who inspired her style of research! Show Notes & Extras Videos About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? […]

Categories
Activists Gal's Guide Podcast History marvel Movies Podcasts Sci-Fi

Wachowskis

In the last episode of season 5, the Gal Pals talk about the writer/director duo The Wachowskis. Leah slightly holds back her geekiness for the Matrix films in this episode but only because we have Film Club on December 1 to talk about it all the more! Show Notes & Extras About The Gal’s Guide […]

Categories
funny Gal's Guide Podcast History Movies Podcasts

Nancy Meyers

Katie finishes up Filmmaker Month and stumps Leah! Learn all about the director who brought us, Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, Something’s Gotta Give and more!   About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? Would it be breaking news? Would it […]

Categories
funny Gal's Guide Podcast History Movies Podcasts

Penny Marshall

Leah shares her love and film director Penny Marshall. Director of “A League of Their Own”, “Big” “Jumping Jack Flash” and more. Learn just how movie geek Leah is and why Penny Marshall is such an inspiration to her.  About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a […]