Modern Cinema Treats Women Like Idiots - Baggage Claim - #546

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, everybody. Welcome back to the show. My guest today is Baggage Claim. She's a YouTuber and a movie critic. There have been a lot of female leads in TV and cinema over the last few years. She-Hulk, Captain Marvel, Dr Strange 2, and The Rings Of Power all showed women leading the charge. But just how aspirational and admirable are these role models for the women who watch them? Is it treating them like mature humans or patronising them like fragile idiots? Expect to learn how cultural narcissism has taken hold of Hollywood, why perfect female characters teach women nothing about how to be a good person, why Hollywood relies on performative empathy to feel good, the problem with She-Hulk's dating life, why no one is going to be guilted into watching anything, the lessons to learn from Bro's rom-com failure and much more. Don't forget that you might be listening but not subscribed and that means that you're going to miss episodes when they go live. So go to Spotify and press the follow button in the middle of the page or there is a plus in the top right hand corner of Apple podcasts. It really helps to support the show. It means that you will never miss episodes when they go up and it makes me very happy indeed. A thank you. In other news, this episode is brought to you by Whoop. Whoop is changing the game when it comes to wearable tech. Most humans have a desire to improve but quite often it can be tough to know where to start. Whoop helps you understand exactly what you need to do in order to improve your overall health and well-being, whether it's helping you to focus on getting more quality sleep or letting you know when to push harder or when you need to focus on rest and recovery. Absolutely everything that you do, from your sleep to your recovery, the walks you're taking in the afternoon, your workouts and everything else is tracked 24-7 by Whoop. You don't even need to take it off to charge it and you join for free and get your first month for free. Plus there's a 30-day money back guarantee so you can buy it for free, try it for free and if you don't like it after 29 days, they'll give you your money back. Head to join.whoop.com/modernwisdom. That's join.whoop.com/modernwisdom and they ship worldwide. In other other news, this episode is brought to you by MyProtein. They are the number one sports supplement company on the planet, literally the biggest in the world. And their Clearway is still the best protein that I've ever tried. It looks and tastes like juice. It's light and fruity and see-through. It's so easy to drink that you can have it during a workout, but it's got more protein in than a normal protein shake. They even do a vegan version if you are vegan, so you can get in on the Clearway action as well. Also, their protein bars have been completely upgraded. Their layered protein bars are fantastic. Their gooey cookies. They do these oat bakes. It's got 20 grams of protein in as well. Everything that they make is fantastic, and they've just done a new apparel drop for both men and women. Plus, you can get the maximum discount that MyProtein do. The biggest discount, even if there's super secret savings on. And right now, they are beginning a 45% discount. So head to bit.ly slash protein wisdom and use the code MODERNWISDOM at checkout to get that 45% discount. Bit.ly slash protein wisdom to unlock the code, and then the code MODERNWISDOM for world wide maximum discount. And in final news, this episode is brought to you by Element. Element contains a science backed electrolyte ratio of sodium, potassium and magnesium. You tear the top off a grab and go stick, pour it in water, mix it up and you are ready to go. Proper hydration plays a critical role in reducing muscle cramps and fatigue whilst optimising brain health, regulating appetite and curbing cravings. Element is the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and relied on by tons of Olympic athletes and high performers in the NFL, NBA, NHL, Special Forces, Navy SEAL teams, FBI sniper teams and Marines plus tech leaders and everyday athletes around the world. Also there is a no BS, no questions asked refund policy so you can buy it 100% risk free and an unlimited duration on the returns. You don't even have to send the box back. That's how confident they are that you love it. Head to drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom to get a free sample pack of all eight flavors from element with your first box. That's drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom. But now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Baggage Claim.