21 - Girl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

We really take out the trash on this one. Our friend Jessica joins us to discuss some very frustrating themes in The Girl with a Pearl Earring and reinforce that feminist historical fiction is incredible - when done well. We talk about the pros and cons of young ScarJo and Colin Firth, and call on the powers of Patty Jenkins to remake this movie.   Episode Drink: The New Maid 2 oz Vodka ¾ oz Simple Syrup 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice Small handful of mint leaves 3 slices of cucumber Add the cucumber and mint to the bottom of the cocktail shaker and muddle to release the fresh juices. Then fill with ice, Vodka, Simple Syrup, fresh squeezed lime. Give is a good shake then with a fine mesh strainer, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and slice of cucumber.   Recipe:  Liquor.com   Our Drinking Game for this Story: Take a drink: Every time Griet hides her face Every time you see her mouth open Every time she gasps needlessly Every time Cornelia is a little shit And lastly, down your drink when you're just done with the male gaze and how shitty this movie is because of its male directing. Try not to think about how great it could have been with a feminist director.   Please drink responsibly! Hail hydrate. Cheerful Ears: Jordan: Print Run Em: David Tennant Does a Podcast With... Jess: Authors Tessa Dare and Courtney Milan for more feminist historical fiction   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what's coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is "Harlequin" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.  

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