The Jump

Kicking off our new season AND celebrating Spooky Season, Grace and Niamh tackle one of the most famous adaptations of all time!

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In this episode Niamh and Grace try not to cry as they discuss the revolutionary Brokeback Mountain

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In this episode, Grace and Niamh talk their first Ephron, as we cover the literary classic Heartburn, and its less appreciated adaptation. We ask, for the 100th time, why are men as we get into marriage, divorce and food.

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In this bonus episode, Niamh and Grace talk about what they're watching, reading and listening in June! We cover Obsession, Below Deck, Our Deadly Summer and more!

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In the next episode of our beach read series, Grace and Niamh unpack the twisted turns of The Housemaid.

CW: Domestic violence

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In this episode, we're celebrating Summer and embracing beach read season! We are talking about Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation, including multiple side quests into romance, women's fiction and much more!

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In this episode, Niamh and Grace trek a costal path of lies, as we discuss the memoir The Salt Path

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In this episode, Niamh and Grace tackle a memoir on addiction, redemption and most importantly... being a tough guy.

Content Warning: Drug abuse, self harm, suicide

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In this weeks episode, Grace and Niamh cover Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games. We discuss the many inspirations behind the hit novel and deep dive the movie's casting, with many tangents in between.

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In this episode, Grace and Niamh discuss a dystopia that hits a bit too close to home, in 2006's Children of Men.

CW: Suicide, child loss, infertility

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In this episode, Grace and Niamh look at the many iterations of the Cinderella fairytale, how its morality changes from culture to culture, and wondering why they gave Helena Bonham Carter those wild false teeth!

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In the first of our series on children's stories, we dive into the modern masterpiece Northern Lights, by Philip Pullman, and its less regarded 2000s film adaption, The Golden Compass. Religious authoritarianism, moral absolutism, gender hierarchies and talking polar bears are all up for discussion in this episode, as Grace and Niamh ask the question; is this really for kids?

CW: Institutional child abuse, death

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This week we revisit Shakespeare as we tackle The Taming of the Shrew and its teen rom com equivalent 10 Things I Hate About You. Grace and Niamh get into feminism, sexy chemistry and a very emotional poem!

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In the first of our series on Classic Literature to Teen Rom Coms, we're talking about Jane Austen's Emma and its 1990s adaptation Clueless. Friendship, fashion and societal hierarchies are all up for discussion this week, as chat about how a story from 1800s England can be so relevant to the high school halls of Beverly Hills!

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To finish our 90s Thriller month, this week we're talking about Kiss The Girls: the Morgan Freeman serial killer drama, that leaves Niamh and Grace with more questions than answers. This shambolic episodes contains many entertaining asides, and other movies discussed include; A Time to Kill, Twister, Ghost, Se7en, Silence of the Lambs, A Princess Bride and many more

Content Warning; Violence, Sexual Assault

**Note** A correction for this ep; Robert de Niro DID NOT star in Don't Say a Word. That was Michael Douglas

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Our first ever bonus episode! Following on from Sleeping with the Enemy, we’re talking all things Julia Roberts, from her sometimes public private life to her most famous roles, as well as her most questionable movies!

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Content Warning: Domestic abuse, violence, suicide

In the first episode of our 90s Thriller series, we're talking about 1991's Sleeping with the Enemy. Based on the novel of the same name, this Julia Roberts blockbuster tried to make terror sexy. Niamh and Grace wonder if it succeeds.

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This week, we get classical, as we cover the greatest love story ever told, Romeo and Juliet, and the iconic 90s adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. From the designer costumers, to the killer soundtrack, as well as the Mercutio of it all, we get into what makes this one of the all time great!

**Trigger warning** discussion of suicide

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One of our most requested episodes ever, this week we are covering Grace's favourite book, movie, and book thats been turned into a move, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, aka. Men who Hurt Women.

***Trigger Warning*** for this episode as it features a lot of language of different types of violence and assault

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In this weeks episode Niamh and Grace tackle Dan Brown's DaVinci code. We get into the Catholic Church, poor lighting and bad writing.

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In this weeks episode Niamh and Grace tackle Dan Brown's DaVinci code. We get into the Catholic Church, poor lighting and bad writing.

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On this weeks episode we’re covering Arrival and the short story it’s based on; Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang. We’re talking physics, we’re talking aliens, we’re talking grief! It’s gonna be a fun time!

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On this weeks episode we’re covering Arrival and the short story it’s based on; Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang. We’re talking physics, we’re talking aliens, we’re talking grief! It’s gonna be a fun time!

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In our season three premiere we're discussing The Princess Diaries! We get into Whitney Houston, feet pics and B*Witched!

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In our season three premiere we're discussing The Princess Diaries! We get into Whitney Houston, feet pics and B*Witched!

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In this special spooky bonus episode of The Jump, Niamh and Grace are getting witch FOR THE GIRLS! Covering the cult classic Practical Magic, and the Alice Hoffman novel that inspired it, we get into sisterhood, generational trauma and curses!

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You voted for it and it's here!! our season two finale is all about the iconic novel and film, The Snapper! We get into Irish storytelling, the role of the church in modern Ireland and Niamh's dad's cameo in Dangerous Liaisons (stage version)

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/roddy-doyle-i-m-a-middle-class-person-commenting-on-working-class-life/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/apr/18/roddy-doyle-life-writing-profile

https://www.sundayworld.com/incoming/roddy-doyle-to-throw-the-snapper-on-to-the-fire-would-be-a-grave-mistake/40926779.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhDvTUUddbg

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-snapper-1993

https://www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/movies/roddy-doyle-reveals-he-was-not-fully-happy-with-final-script-for-the-commitments-in-new-series/40430677.html

On this week’s episode we are covering The Girl on the Train; the runaway success from author Paula Hawkins and adaptation starring Emily Blunt. We get into convoluted plots, female rage and the British custom of a G&T can on the train!

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/books/review/the-girl-on-the-train-by-paula-hawkins.html

The Girl On The Train Film Cast: Everything you need to know | Glamour UK (glamourmagazine.co.uk)

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This week, Grace and Niamh are covering the 1954 Robert Matheson masterpiece, I Am Legend, and its third adaptation, 2007’s Will Smith blockbuster of the same name. We get into pandemics, devastating loneliness, self destruction, and humankind’s irreversible destruction of the planet. It’s actually one of our cheerier episodes!

https://web.archive.org/web/20170808114238/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/movies/moviesspecial/04halb.html?ref=moviesspecial

https://web.archive.org/web/20110616205005/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/film_reviews/article3097177.ece

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSZ36o...

This week, Grace and Niamh are discussing Kevin Kwan’s global sensation Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of the same name! We get into yoga studios on private planes, what makes a good “beach read” and, of course, tax evasion.

https://web.archive.org/web/20151104022946/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/07/how-crazy-rich-asians-splash-their-cash.html

https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/im-no-crazy-rich-asian-says-author-kevin-kwan

https://hashtaglegend.com/culture/kevin-kwan-crazy-rich-asians-movie-china-rich-girlfriend-singapore/

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/books/kevin-kwans-crazy-rich-asians-depicts-a-cult-of-opulence.html

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In the second of our two parter on Sharp Objects, Niamh tells Grace about the making of the HBO series, from building the world of Wind Gap, to the iconic soundtrack, and reveals some "hidden" clues along the way..

https://www.vulture.com/2018/08/sharp-objects-all-the-hidden-words-you-missed.html#:~:text=As%20Camille%20sits%20in%20her,walks%20into%20the%20Keene%20house.

John Paino Interview: https://artdepartmental.com/blog/production-designer-john-paino-sharp-objects-sets/

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sharp-objects-director-jean-marc-vallee-interview-sepinwall-704649/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/07/sharp-objects-episode-2-words-woman-in-white-interview-gillian-flynn

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2018/07/204620/sharp-objects-hidden-clues-production-designer-interview <...

This weeks episode is the first of a two parter! We are returning to the mind of Gillian Flynn and discussing her novel Sharp Objects! We discuss generational trauma, female violence, mean girl and continue to ask the question... WHERE IS GILLIAN??

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In this weeks episode, Grace and Niamh are discussing Zola, the Twitter thread sensation turned A24 indie darling. We're getting real uncomfortable in this one, as we discuss cultural appropriation, sex trafficking and toxic friendships!

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In this bonus episode, we chat to Mink's Martha Hegarty about her favourite book, movie and adaptation!

Our Mink Loves The Jump enamel pin set is available to purchase now!

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In this week’s killer (cough) episode, we are tackling American Psycho. From Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial magnum opus to Mary Harron’s cult classic, we cover consumerism, masculinity and how to get a reservation at Dorsia!

This is also a great episode to listen to if you love super secret surprise announcements!

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In this weeks episode we’re going deep into 90s London culture and unpacking Bridget Jones! Smug marrieds, emotional fuckwits, third wave feminism and bad hair are all on the table!

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In the first episode of season 2, Niamh and Grace are diving into the 2013 Baz Luhrmann adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby! We get into unnecessary CGI, Jay-Z, the American Dream and boobs!!

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We are back this week for a very saucy Valentines Day Special! Yes, in this episode we are diving into 50 Shades of Grey by E.L James and its tumultuous adaptation. Our tastes get very singular as we discuss female desire, wooden *ahem* acting, questionable consent contracts and much, much more!! So slip into something more comfortable and cuddle up with someone special to listen to our VDay ep!

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We’re back with a very festive bonus holiday episode! It’s The Jump Christmas Party and we are discussing the literary classic and the greatest Christmas movie of all time, A Muppet’s Christmas Carol! Like all good Christmas parties, we get a little chaotic in this episode, as we dive into Victorian London, Mick Lynch and, of course, THE MUPPETS!!

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On the last episode of the season Niamh and Grace are tackling The Virgin Suicides; the 1993 novel by Jeffrey Eugenides and the iconic 1999 film adapted by Sofia Coppola. We dive in to love and memory, the traumas that form us and how adolescence can turn you into a little goblin weirdo! (This episode is a lot funnier than it sounds we promise!)

Music: Air. Playground Love. 1999

https://web.archive.org/web/20050507145944/http://www.cinemareview.com/production.asp?prodid=959

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jan/26/the-virgin-suicides-at-30-why-im-obsessed-with-this-dark-dreamy-novel#:~:text=The%20Virgin%20Suicides%20is%20...