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Join us for a special episode to discuss the themes and trends we discovered in season one of Birth on Film. Despite thinking we'd chosen a diverse bunch of movies, you might be surprised at the amount of overlap these movies share.
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Welcome to episode 10 and the final movie we discuss in season one, Baby Mama. Starring Tina Fey and Amy Pohler, this film ambitiously sought to turn pregnancy and birth into comedy gold. Listen in as we discuss the chaos of a surrogacy story with some questionable 'facts'.
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Welcome to episode 9, where we are discussing What To Expect When You're Expecting, a cinematic depiction of pregnancy and birth that shares a name with a very well-known guide to pregnancy. This movie stars Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker and Anna Kendrick and follows the stories of 5 women with different experiences of having a baby. This episode is jam-packed!
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Welcome to episode 8, discussing a 90's movie, Nine Months. Starring Julianne Moore and Hugh Grant amongst a cast of recognisable faces, this movie set out to be a hit but did not receive rave reviews. Join us as we discuss who this movie is actually about (hint: it's not the female lead...).
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Welcome to Episode 7, discussing Bridget Jones's Baby, the third part in the 3-movie saga based on books by Helen Fielding. Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey, this movie follows the tale of an unintended pregnancy and a quest to figure out paternity. Join us as we discuss how DNA works and why we think this is not a woman-friendly film.
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Welcome to episode 6, discussing Juno. This depiction of teen pregnancy and adoption received rave reviews and multiple awards and had an impressive box office return. Join us as we discuss the portrayal of pregnancy and birth in this quirky film.
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Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, discussing a brand new documentary about homebirth. Born at Home was made in Queensland, Australia, by Eleanor Currie and Amanda Banks. This movie explores the intricacies of birthing at home and beautifully explains the philosophy that underpins the practice. If you're even a tiny bit curious about homebirth, this is a great place to start.
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Trigger warning: the discussion of the birth scene in this movie includes some graphic information. Proceed with caution if a traumatic birth is upsetting to you.
Welcome to episode 5, which features the part-human, part-vampire pregnancy and birth in Twilight Breaking Dawn. This movie stars Kristen Stewart as Bella, a regular human woman, and Robert Pattinson as Edward, a vampire. Join us as we discuss and analyse a record-speed pregnancy unlike anything we've ever seen before.
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Welcome to episode 4, where we are discussing the depiction of pregnancy and birth in Star Wars Episode 3, a pivotal plot point in the greater Star Wars saga. Natalie Portman stars as Padme Amidala, alongside Hayden Christiansen as Anakin Skywalker and Ewen McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Join us as we dissect what on earth (but not on earth) is happening during the birth scene in this popular science fiction movie.
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Welcome to Episode 3, discussing the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie 'Junior'. The movie follows Alex (Schwarzenegger) and his colleague Larry (Danny DeVito) as they challenge the limits of science and pregnancy. Stay tuned to hear our thoughts about how plausible this storyline really is.
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Welcome to episode 2, where we will discuss the 2007 film "Knocked Up". This Judd Apatow movie stars Katherine Heigl as Allison and Seth Rogan as Ben, who find themselves expecting a baby together after a one-night stand and a miscommunication about contraception. When it was released, this movie was touted as the most graphic birth scene ever seen at the cinema. Does it live up to the hype? Have a listen and find out.
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Welcome to episode 1, where we discuss the 1989 film, "Look Who's Talking". It Stars Kirstie Alley as Mollie and John Travolta as James, with Bruce Willis providing voice-over for baby Mikey. Mollie finds herself pregnant to a married man, but conscious of her age, decides to follow through with the pregnancy. In labour she has a chance meeting with James, a taxi driver, where a wild ride (both actually and metaphorically) begins.
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Welcome to Birth on Film, a podcast discussing and analysing depictions of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum in popular culture. Please join us, your hosts, Emma & James, as we embark on a 10-part journey through season 1.
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