Episode 53 - Ten Things I Hate About You

<p>I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed? - This week we're going back to English class via way of 1990s Seattle in 10 Things I Hate About You.  Grab an aqua and join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we consider a retelling of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.  We couldn't take our eyes off of this film in our 53rd review as we discuss:</p> <ul><li>Just how much does this film have to thank Shakespeare for in its characters, locations and overall plot?</li> <li>How much does this film owe Clueless, another retelling of a classic literary tale given the 90s teen film treatment</li> <li>How many feet of clearance is needed if you're going to dance on top of a table?</li> <li>How many instances were there that made us feel uncomfortable in 2021.  Also, how many situations would we refuse to allow if the gender roles were reversed?</li> <li>Is Julia Stiles the best thing about this or the worst thing about this film?</li> <li>Which member of the production crew do we determine is far too talented for this film?</li> <li>Do concussions just heal themselves once you vomit?</li> <li>Which camera shot cost a half a million dollars and was done in defiance of Disney's orders?</li> <li>How many characters in this film change on a dime?</li> <li>Whether or not 10 Things I Hate About You is the Best Film Ever?</li> </ul> <p>Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at <a href='https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor'>https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor</a></p> <p>Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song.  You can catch more from them at <a href='https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/'>https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/</a></p>