Totally Normal About That

Totally Normal About That

di Lucia & Nell

Sessualità TV e Film

The Glass Onion - A Knives Out Mystery!

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the second installment of the Knives Out franchise, The Glass Onion! We talked a bit about some of the pretty obvious real-world comparisons and the way in which the movie villainizes & then punishes billionaires. We also talked about the different characters in this movie & their motivations, and the ways in which they justify their greed & loyalty to Miles. We also talked about the clever ways the movie chooses to reveal information to the audience and the characters that allows for maximum chaos. If you enjoy this movie or have strong feelings about anything we discussed today, we want to hear about it! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!

Knives Out! (with Sophie)

Hi Friends! This week we were joined by Nell's sister Sophie for a totally normal conversation about the movie Knives Out! We had an amazing time discussing the different twists and turns of this mystery and what makes it such an amazing story! We talk about the bigotry in the movie and how the way different storytelling elements really unravel the character's personalities along with the events of the story. We talk about Northern vs Southern stereotypes for queer men, and we were also treated to some hilarious impressions by Sophie herself! If you enjoy this movie or have strong feelings about what we discussed, please come let us know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!

The Tea Rose!

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the novel titled The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. This book is a hidden gem, and if you enjoy historical fiction, it absolutely deserves a place on your list! We discussed how this story has a little something for everyone, whether that's a coming-of-age story, a romance, or a murder mystery! It also addresses class struggles, immigration, discrimination against queer folks, and so much more! While most of our focus this episode was spent on the main character Fiona, and the primary queer character Nick, there's so much we didn't even manage to dig into! If you haven't read it yet, please treat yourself! And if you have, please PLEASE tell us! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. And if you have more queer fiction you want us to check out, let us know! Thanks!

Sense8 - Season Two with Lyra!

Hi Friends! This week we are back with more discussion about Sense8, and this time we're moving on to Season 2! We were joined again by our amazing friend Lyra, who is as totally normal as we are about this show! We talked about the individual character arcs through the season, as well as the way the characters worked together to help one another grow and eventually overcome Whispers and set BPO back on track! We also took time to explore the ever-developing relationships and sexualities presented in the show, including the polyamorous representation both in and out of the cluster. If YOU have strong feeling about this show, we want to hear them! And if you are like Lyra and have suggestions for us about pieces of media you'd like us to cover, we want to know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!

Fandom Fuck-Marry-Kill!

Hi Friends! This week we played Fuck-Marry-Kill: Fandom Edition! We had different combinations of pieces of media we've covered, characters, creatures, and fic tropes that we had a great time playing with! Some decisions were easy, others were emotionally brutal, but in the end, we had a fantastic time and excited to do it again! If you have strong feelings about the combinations we discussed in this episode, or if you have suggestions for future combinations, we want to know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks! PS: here are the links to the fics mentioned, as promised: Out Of The Deep I CARRY YOUR HEART (I CARRY IT IN MY HEART) Home is just a room full of my safest sounds: (aka the mpreg fic Lucia mentioned):

Sense8 - Season One with Lyra!

Hi Friends! This week we were joined by our amazing friend Lyra for a discussion about the first season of Sense8! We had an awesome conversation about the concept of psychic connections and share abilities in different media over the years. We talked about the various relationships among the sensates in the show and the way they share things both mentally and physically. We dug into some of the different challenges they face and the way they're able to work together to overcome problems. Most importantly, we screamed A LOT about how much we love various characters and their partners in the show. This show has a variety of dark themes that it deals with, some of which we discussed in more depth than others. While we didn't go into detail about ALL of these topics, please be warned that we do get into discussion about the following: suicide murder domestic violence child abuse general violence homophobia transphobia, including deadnaming blackmail kidnapping medical malpractice and lobotomies If you have any thoughts about this show you'd like to share, we want to hear them! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.

Pitch Perfect!

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Pitch Perfect! We discussed our experiences with a capella and other musical activities, got into the stereotypes throughout the movie, and laughed waaaaaayyyyyy too hard about all the silly things in this movie that are actually sort of terrible when you think about them just a little too long. If you love this movie (or hate it), come tell us! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!

The Flight Attendant - Part 2!

Hi Friends! This week we continued our totally normal conversation about The Flight Attendant! We discussed complex relationships, whether platonic, romantic, or sexual, the importance of communication and honesty, and how red flags don't automatically mean serial killer, except when they do! If you enjoy this show as much as we do, let us know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.

The Flight Attendant!

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about The Flight Attendant! We discussed some serious topics, including generational trauma, alcoholism, and various mental health conditions including PTSD and OCD. We had a great time discussing this show, but we also got a little bit heavy this week, so please be aware of that going in! We also realized we had so much more to talk about than we had even realized, so keep your eyes out for the second part of our discussion next week! And if you have thoughts about this show or anything we discussed this week, you can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!

Deadloch!

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Deadloch! We discussed toxic men (and women), murder as a form of allyship, gender norms and nonconformity, and so much more! We laughed, we bickered, and most importantly, everyone made it out alive. At least as far as we know! If you enjoy Deadloch even a fraction as much as we do, or if you have strong opinions about mansplaining, please, come tell us! We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!

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