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**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart dissect the 2020 comedy 'The Wrong Missy,' exploring its outdated stereotypes, problematic scenes, and the underlying disdain for women.

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 20 - Mystery Men. This week, Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart revisit the cult superhero comedy Mystery Men (1999), starring Ben Stiller and Janeane Garofalo. Was The Bowler a groundbreaking female superhero, or another example of Hollywood not knowing what to do with funny women?They unpack '90s beauty standards, female characters written by men, and why this bizarre superhero comedy might have been ahead of its time.Support Us! https://ko-fi.com/herbyhimpodFollow Us! @HerbyHimPod @mariashehata @catrhinehart

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 19 - Jerry Maguire. In this episode,  @MariaShehata  and  @catrhinehart  revisit Jerry Maguire through the women in the story, especially Dorothy Boyd, played by Renée Zellweger.Is Dorothy one of the great romantic heroines of the ’90s, or a lonely single mother who falls for a man having a spectacular career crisis? From “You had me at hello” to the film’s ideas about love, success and needing someone to complete you, Maria and Cat look at what Jerry Maguire says about women, romance and happily ever after, and how well it holds up nearly 30 years later.Support Us! https://ko-fi.com/herbyhimpodFollow Us! @HerbyHimPod @mariashehata @catrhinehart

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 18 - Clerks. In this episode, Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart rewatch the iconic 1994 film Clerks, exploring its themes, characters, and delve into the movie's portrayal of relationships and gender roles.Support Us! https://ko-fi.com/herbyhimpodFollow Us! @HerbyHimPod @mariashehata @catrhinehart

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers**Episode 17 - Scarface (1983)In this episode, Cat Rhinehart and Maria Shehata explore the iconic film Scarface, its characters, and the cultural implications of casting and storytelling choices. Join us as we analyze the film's themes, character dynamics, and the behind-the-scenes history that shaped this classic.Support Us! https://ko-fi.com/herbyhimpodFollow Us! @HerbyHimPod @mariashehata @catrhinehart

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 16 - Married to the Mob. We're back and ready for Season 2 of The Girlfriend, the Sex Object, the Nag Podcast! In this episode, Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart dissect the 1988 film Married to the Mob, exploring its humor, female characters, and behind-the-scenes insights. We delve into the film's stylistic choices, and how it parodies mob movies, and sharing our personal takes.Support the podcast and help us keep making episodes!☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thenagpod

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 15 - Pitch Perfect. In this episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag, we take on Pitch Perfect (2012), the wildly popular a cappella hit starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and Anna Camp.We break down the female characters, the tropes that defined early-2010s Hollywood, and whether the film still holds up today. From Fat Amy to Becca’s “too cool for this” attitude.We also get into:Why the women in Pitch Perfect are so mean to each otherThe early-2010s obsession with calling women “sluts”Why Rebel Wilson arguably steals the entire movieHow female characters were pitted against each other in 2012 Whether Pitch Perfect would be written differently todayWe love the music, the performances, and the fun of the competition scenes… but the gender dynamics? Not so much.If you enjoy smart, funny conversations about movies and how female characters are written, this podcast is for you.⚠️ Spoilers throughout — we discuss the full plot. About the podcast: Comedian/actor/writer Maria Shehata and writer/director Cat Rhinehart revisit popular films and ask how the female characters were written and whether Hollywood has evolved.Follow & support the show:Instagram: @thenagpodKo-fi: ko-fi.com/thenagpodEmail: [email protected]

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** This episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag compares two very different adaptations of Wuthering Heights: the classic 1939 film and the controversial 2026 version. Maria and Cat unpack how Catherine, Heathcliff, and Isabella are written across generations, exploring obsession, power dynamics, class, race, and whether passion alone is enough to sustain a relationship. Expect sharp commentary on female character agency, toxic romance tropes, adaptation choices, and whether Heathcliff is a romantic hero or just deeply problematic. Support the podcast and help us keep making episodes:☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thenagpod

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Comedian Maria Shehata and Writer/Director Cat Rhinehart break down the cult classic Office Space (1999) and ask a simple question: what does Joanna actually want? In this episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag, they analyze Jennifer Aniston’s character, the infamous “pieces of flair,” and whether the movie gives its female character any real agency. A funny, feminist look at one of the most iconic workplace comedies ever made.

Comedian Maria Shehata and writer/director Cat Rhinehart break down the 1953 classic Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, through the lens of their feminist film podcast. They explore Princess Anne’s brief escape from royal duty, why the film’s ending is surprisingly honest, and how classic Hollywood sometimes gave female characters more agency than movies of the 80s and 90s. The hosts debate whether Gregory Peck’s character is actually good for the princess. They also dive into why actors looked older in classic films, the pressures of royalty, and what modern movies could learn from this charming, bittersweet classic.

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Episode 11 - Back to the Future. Cat Rhinehart and Maria Shehata choose a listener request: Back to the Future. They immediately get stuck on the movie’s “Libyan terrorists” scene (and the awkward casting), then zoom out into what the film looks like through a modern lens, especially when it comes to Lorraine’s storyline, agency, and why the plot loves using women’s trauma as a shortcut for a man’s character arc.🎧 Support the pod on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thenagpod📩 Suggestions/contact: [email protected]📱 Follow: @thenagpod

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** On this episode of The Girlfriend, The Sex Object, The Nag, co-hosts Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart break down Celine Song’s Materialists. From the “love vs. money” setup to why the casting didn’t land for them. They dig into dating culture, “elevated rom-com” expectations, and how beauty standards and aging anxieties sneak into our brains (even on a feminist film podcast), before spiraling into a brutally honest recast fantasy.

**All Episodes Contain Spoilers** Maria and Cat break down Blade Runner (1982) for their Valentine’s special, diving into dystopian Los Angeles, replicant women, questionable consent, and whether Harrison Ford fell in love with a robot because it was compliant.

Maria Shehata and Cat Rhinehart break down Netflix’s Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach’s existential George Clooney vehicle with Adam Sandler as the ride-or-die manager. They unpack fatherhood, fame, legacy, “the female character who isn’t even there,” and why the movie hits like a gorgeous gut-punch (even if the Oscars snubbed it).

Comedian Maria Shehata and writer-director Cat Rhinehart break down Netflix’s highly anticipated rom-com adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel. From dead-behind-the-eyes male leads to recycled rom-com tropes, they talk about why this movie feels emotionally hollow despite gorgeous locations, and why When Harry Met Sally works and this doesn't.A funny, brutally honest film discussion about romance, writing, honesty, and what gives a movie actual soul.