media consumption recs: podcasts, books tv shows, films, music, and everything in between
Hello.
Care for some media recommendations? Podcasts, tv shows, books, films, music, and everything in between? It’s Friday, so I thought this list would be perfect for you and your weekend endeavors <3
Podcasts:
-Lesbian Supper Club: Can I just say how much I love these two women? They’re London based and I wish we could duplicate them in the US. They discuss queer culture, sex, feminism, etc. I love their energy and the dynamics in their relationship. This is my new comfort podcast.
-Everything I Know About: Two friends discuss post-corporate life and millennial angst as their navigate weekly existential crisis’.
TV Shows:
-Hazbin Hotel: This series blends dark humor with a vividly imaginative take on the afterlife, centering around the charismatic demon princess, Charlie, as she ambitiously tries to rehabilitate Hell's wayward souls.
-That 90’s Show: Did you like That 70’s Show? I highly recommend this one on Netflix. This show captures the quirks and quintessence of the '90s through the eyes of a new generation, exploring timeless adolescent challenges amidst cultural callbacks.
-Pen15: This cringe-comedy cleverly revisits middle school in the 2000s, where creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle play their 13-year-old selves, providing a raw and often humorous look at the awkwardness of adolescence.
-South Park: Comfort background noise.
-Freaks and Geeks: A short-lived yet profoundly influential series that offers an authentic portrayal of the high school experience, balancing the bittersweet and humorous realities of teenage life in the early '80s.
-RHONY: Jenna <3 (I saw her a week ago at Happier Grocery in NYC. I wanted to say hi and tell her that she’s my favorite but I was too afraid and I didn’t want to bother her, so I admired from afar) This reality series blends glamour with dramatic conflicts, showcasing a dynamic group of women navigating their personal and social lives in New York City's elite circles.
Films:
-Lisa Frankenstein (2024): I loved this film. It’s a whimsical yet dark twist on the classic Frankenstein tale, infusing a gothic aesthetic with a coming-of-age narrative set in the vibrant '80s.
-Naissance Des Pieuvres (2007): This intimate French film explores the complex emotions and evolving dynamics among three teenage girls during a pivotal summer, highlighting the intensity and confusion of young love and friendship.
-House (1977): A cult classic from Japan, this horror-comedy amalgamates surreal visuals and an avant-garde style to narrate the bizarre experiences of a group of friends visiting a haunted house.
-Matilda (1996): Miss Honey is my mother. A classic that charmingly combines elements of fantasy with real-world struggles, showcasing the young, precocious Matilda as she uses her telekinetic powers to overcome life's challenges. Comfort movie. And I don’t know why, it just feels like the perfect movie to rewatch on warm days.
Music:
-CHAPPELL FUCKING ROAN
-Adrianne Lenker always
-TV Girl!
-Actually… let me just give you a couple playlists. This is a music dump of a bunch of favorite songs I’ve accumulated over the past several years. This is my go to if I don’t know what I’m in the mood for. There’s a song for every mood because my brain is chaotic.
-This is my private summer playlist I’m still working on but I’ll give you the link because I love you.
Books:
Salt Fish Girl by Larissa Lai: A story of mythology and dystopian future, this novel examines themes of identity and transformation through the interwoven tales of women across time, anchored by the mythical figure of the fish.
The Appointment by Katharina Volckmer: This book takes the form of a single, compelling monologue where the protagonist reveals her deepest thoughts on identity, heritage, and desire during a doctor's appointment.
Henry and June by Anais Nin: This story captures Nin's passionate and tumultuous relationships during one year in Paris, offering a candid and provocative look into the complexities of love and desire.
Dogs of Summer by Andrea Abreu Lopez: Set against a languid summer in Tenerife, this novel captures the intensity of female friendship and the raw edge of adolescence through a deeply immersive and visceral narrative.
The Doll’s Alphabet by Camilla Grudova: A collection of eerie and whimsical short stories that weave together the macabre and the mundane, each tale presenting a hauntingly surreal portrait of human existence.
I hope you loved this little list of media gems <3
See you soon.
Bye :)
