Mean Girls meets Scream? This week we passionately and lovingly rant about the cult classic, Jennifers Body (2009). Turns out back in 2009, the film industry execs, aka the boys, ruined Diablo Cody’s masterpiece. Fresh off the heels of her hit Juno, screenplay writer Cody was given free rein to create her dream horror comedy starring Megan Fox, the actress born to play the title role. The film flopped thanks to the sexist marketing targeting the wrong audience, jeopardising Megan and Diablo’s careers.
Obviously, we’re furious.
We discuss the brilliance of the writing that firmly cements this in the high school film canon. We analyse how relatable the friends-by-default setup is and the joy of seeing toxic friendships depicted on screen. We love the Labrador puppy vs black cat energy of the Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox duo. We compare our favourite lines and discuss the film's legacy.
It’s been a Maisie pick this week - enjoy the rewatch and tune in to our chat 💕
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Frank Film Club is the club for lovers and makers of film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by actor and producer, Maisie Williams, casting director Hannah Marie Williams, and filmmaker and producer, Lowri Roberts. Come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro + catch up
5:30 - Initial viewing experience
8:13 - The film’s exploration of friendships
11:45 - Horror in the film
14:32 - Backstory + the initial reception with test audiences
16:58 - The film’s botched marketing campaign
23:02 - Casting
24:37 - Megan Fox + Amanda Seyfried’s performances
28:25 - Iconic lines in the film
31:40 - Questions about the plot
33:11 - The budget
34:07 - Audience + critical reception
37:32 - Letterboxd reviews
41:00 - Upcoming projects for Diablo Cody + Megan Fox
43:37 - Final thoughts
1 авг 2024
