Episode 90

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17th Mar 2025

14 Miles of Thigh | Movie Night | "Death Becomes Her" (1992) | The Articulate Coven

In this episode, Joel and Ashley discuss the campy horror comedy film 'Death Becomes Her,' exploring its themes of beauty, aging, and revenge. They reflect on their personal experiences with the film, the star-studded cast, and the creative forces behind it, while also delving into cultural commentary on the pressures women face regarding appearance. The conversation is filled with nostalgia, humor, and insightful observations about the film's impact and relevance, the characters' motivations, the comedic elements, and the film's commentary on aging and self-worth. The hosts analyze key scenes, the performances of Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis, and the film's lasting impact on pop culture. Through their discussion, they highlight the film's clever storytelling and special effects, making a case for its relevance even decades after its release.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

06:21 Movie Night: Death Becomes Her

12:29 Special Effects and Directorial Vision

18:23 Goldie Hawn: A Comedic Icon

24:22 The Legacy of John Cazale

30:22 Bruce Willis: A Career Retrospective

40:18 The Revenge Narrative in 'Death Becomes Her'

46:08 The Pressure of Beauty Standards

48:13 The Downfall of Ernest and Madeline's Lives

48:43 Madeline's Obsession with Youth

51:37 The Deteriorating Marriage of Madeline and Ernest

53:16 The Party and the Arrival of Helen

55:46 Madeline's Desperation and the Rainy Encounter

57:15 The Mysterious Castle and Isabella Rossellini

01:00:43 The Transformation Begins

01:06:54 The Potion's Effects and the Consequences

01:11:20 The Murder Plan Unfolds

01:12:34 The Insult That Sparked Chaos

01:12:59 Societal Reflections Through Film

01:14:09 The Hilarious Violence of Comedy

01:15:36 Hospital Hijinks and Misunderstandings

01:16:27 The Shotgun Showdown

01:17:24 The Absurdity of Death and Resurrection

01:18:41 The Party of the Undead

01:19:23 The Consequences of Immortality

01:20:45 The Potion and Its Implications

01:22:22 Consent and Control

01:23:03 The Seduction of Power

01:24:47 Reflections on Life and Loneliness

01:25:58 The Final Confrontation

01:27:42 The Legacy of Ernest

01:29:10 The Comedic Conclusion


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The Articulate Coven: Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire & Immortal Universe After Show
Unofficial Podcast & Community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches and Immortal Universe from AMC
The unofficial podcast and fan community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, Anne Rice’s Talamasca & Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe as brought to you by AMC.

Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat and his Coven of the Articulate are some of the most loved vampires in literary history. This show covers the books, the films and the ongoing tv series from AMC, Anne and Christopher Rice that gives us a peak at their world. We’ll cover the Interview with the Vampire series starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid and from creator and show runner, Rolin Jones. We’ll also cover the Mayfair Witches series starring Alexandra Daddaro, Jack Huston, Tongaya Charisa and from the show runner and executive producer, Esta Spalding. As well as whatever other Anne Rice created properties AMC wants to produce in the future!

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Joel Sharpton

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FROM HIS BEGINNINGS IN SMALL-MARKET RADIO WHERE HE STARTED IN 2004, and hosted a weekday show on Retro Radio, the Peach 99.3, to his burgeoning podcast empire and production service, Pro Podcasting Services, and the 1000+ blog entries he's written in between, Joel's never had a problem getting his message across.

Now Owner/Chief Editing Officer of ProPodcastingServices.com Joel is helping podcasters, authors and more spread their messages and amplify their voices. Joel has had the opportunity to speak at several podcast conferences from coast to coast about producing, editing, and voice over work. He has also spoken at high schools and colleges with young entrepreneurs interested in these fields as well as small business lunch and learn events.

Father of four and the lucky husband of one, Joel loves discussing his kids and wife with anyone who will listen. With the family, he likes discussing Marvel Superheroes, great music and whatever the latest project is he's hatched in the studio.

An NBA fan since birth, an Apple user since 2008, blogger since 2003, and podcaster since 2012, Joel is an open book, mostly now in audio form.

Ashley Wright Ihler

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Ashley is a proud nerd, happy to be living in this timeline where she gets new Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones, and Vampire Chronicles content all at the same time! This truly IS a magical place. When not snuggled under a comfy blanket with Maggie and Gomez (the goodest dogs in the world), Ashley can be found making merry with her awesome husband Brett at the Joint Theatre and Coffeehouse where she performs professionally with the Joint Venture and Improv Little Rock during weekly comedy improv shows. She also dabbles in stand up and would have a blog if she weren't such a procrastinator.