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Episode #124 – My Big Fat Greek Wedding

2002 – A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.

Ratings: Ashley – 3.5/5 Justine – 4/5 Jaslyn – 3/5

John Corbett is declared the perfect manic pixie dream man by Ashley, Justine comes up with the best idea for MBFGW Three, and Jaslyn from High Expectations podcast joins us to throw some shade! Check her out at @highexpodcast <3

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron and they are joined by Jaslyn Heaphy.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episode #119 – Bend It Like Beckham

2002 – An ardent fan of British soccer sensation David Beckham, teenage Jess wants nothing more than to be on the field. But a proper Indian girl shouldn’t be spending her time playing soccer, according to her traditional family.

Ratings: Ashley – 2.5/5 Justine – 3.5/5

Let’s kick the patriarchy right in the soccer balls!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episode #117 – Sweet Home Alabama

2002 – Melanie abandons her Alabama roots and high school-sweetheart husband in favor of Manhattan’s glamorous social circles, where she attracts a handsome Park Avenue boyfriend. But when she visits home, she begins to question her decision.

Ratings: Ashley – 3.5/5 Justine – 3/5

An awesome movie where we care a little less about who the lady ends up with and more about her developing who she is. Take that, Bridget Jones!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episode #113 – Kissing Jessica Stein

2001 – Jessica is a single, straight, successful New York journalist who, like most of her female friends, has had a history of dating (male) creeps. But when she answers an intriguing personal ad from Helen, Jessica finds herself intensely drawn to her. As Jessica explores this new side of her sexuality, the two begin a friendship that ultimately leads to romance.

Ratings:  Ashley – 3/5  Justine – 3.5/5 

Coming at this movie- it’s all about context! But it’s just lovely to see how far we’ve come since 2001. PLUS we finally figure out Justine’s revenge marriage scenario!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episode #100 – Joe Versus the Volcano

1990 – When office drone Joe learns he’s going to die soon, he travels to an island whose natives need a human sacrifice to appease their volcano god. On his way there, Joe falls in love with Patricia, and the two bravely face their destiny.

Ratings: Ashley – 3.25/5 Justine – 3.5/5

Hanksgiving side dish? Goat memes??? Pizza house????

Happy Hanksgiving, y’all!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episode #099 – Bring it On

2000 – Pressure mounts as cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman attempts to lead her crew to its sixth national title. She’s determined to let nothing — not family, schoolwork or an inner-city squad with a score to settle — get in the way of winning.

Ratings: Ashley – 4/5 Justine – 3.5/5 Kelly – 3/5 Courtney – 4/5 Booke & Nikki – 4/5

We apologize for the slight audio problems but the episode is still AMAZING. We talk about the #Bradfordsance, privilege and cultural appropriation, Patrick Verona or Cliff Pantone, our favorite mixtape songs, and love stories that’ll make you go “tear!” Don’t be a ::cough:: loser ::cough:: and bring IT on!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. This episode features guests Kelly from Bad Feminist Film Club, Courtney from Chicks with Flicks, and Brooke and Nikki from My So-Called Whatever.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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