Are the Oscars still worthy?
Are the Oscars still worthy? The Academy Awards may not be the big win we think they are. This week, Kaley and Sarah examine whether The Oscars’ annual awards show has held up. A parade of fancy rich people dressed…
Category: ADDICTED Podcast Network
Raine Maida on Alt.Pop.Repeat
Today we’re welcoming Alt.Pop.Repeat. to the ADDICTED Podcast Network! APR is the podcast that translates subculture genres into pop culture terms. They’re taking the conversation out of the shadows and wondering if there’s a link between age old prophecies, conspiracies…
This week on the Hold Up: Oh Brother, How I Met Your Mother!
This week, Sarah and Kaley tackle the show that reeks of both sweetness and sexism. Join in for a discussion of a hit sitcom that evolved into a huge disappointment… The Hold Up · Oh Brother, How I Met Your…
It’s Spring, So Let’s Revisit 500 Days of Summer
Breakups are hard, but also sort of beautiful. That’s the premise of 500 Days of Summer, the 2009 rom-com starring Joseph Gordon-Levvit and Zooey Deschanel. Directed by Marc Webb, the film was based on a real-life romance belonging to its…
Never Been Kissed Never Should Have Been Made
This week, we’re tackling one of the most problematic teen movies ever made, Never Been Kissed. Yes, that Never Been Kissed, the one that made an entire generation think it was romantic for your Grade 12 teacher to hit on…
The Hold Up: Why The 00s Were The Darkest Time For Women’s Clothes
This week, we’re tackling 2000s women’s fashion, a topic that proves we do indeed live in The Darkest Timeline! The first decade of the millennium featured seismic events. From 9/11 to The Great recession and so much else, the 00s…
The Hold Up: The Legacy of Girls Gives Us A Lot to Chew On…
Girls was the show that launched a thousand think pieces. When it premiered on HBO in 2012, every critic had a hot take, even James Franco, whose piece I will not link to because he’s a pretty odious person. Created…
The Hold Up Takes On The Mindy Project: Mindy Deserved Better Than Danny!
Mindy Kaling is a creative genius, and that’s not up for debate!. I’m a superfan who would sell all my clothes to see Kaling’s latest film or binge her newest show. However, even our favourite people make the occasional mistake.There…
Honouring Christopher Plummer, this week on the Hold Up
Last week, Canadian actor and icon Christopher Plummer passed away at the age of 91. Plummer had a storied career, and his roles are embedded in North American arts and culture history. He graced both the big and small screens,…
Why Pam and Jim Are Not Your #RelationshipGoals
The American adaptation of The Office is one of those comforting sitcoms we rewatch ad infinitum. Unlike its curmudgeonly British sibling, America’s Office had an almost quixotic quality. From the kicky theme song to the wholesome pranks Jim plays on…