Feminist Movie Wednesday: Bridget Jones's Diary

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Bridget Jones's Diary

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Dec 21, 2022

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The award-winning 2001 film Bridget Jones's Diary left a huge cultural impact. We chat about the movie's legacy and classic rom-com tropes like love triangles, mix-ups, the 'normal' girl and wardrobe malfunctions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dec 21, 2022

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Bridget Jones's Diary

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