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Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-10-07 · 48m

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 1d

Today on HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off scary season with DARK HARVEST.

The book isn't exactly YA, but it mostly works as a Vietnam war allegory.

The film has elements of camp and great practical FX, though its incredibly grim ending doesn't entirely satisfy.

Dark Harvest

DARK HARVEST | Official Trailer

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow on the Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off scary season with a look at DARK HARVEST, both the book by Norman Partridge and the film by David Slade

YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 4d

Since it’s available to stream again, why not listen to @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES?

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2019-10-22 · 1h 6m

‘Something Is Killing the Children,’ ‘Lumberjanes’ Among Boom! Studios Titles Heading to Webtoon (Exclusive)

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 14d

This is exciting news!

'Fence' and 'Wynd' also getting the scrolling digital treatment as Boom! becomes the latest publisher to strike a partnership with the webcomic giant.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 15d

Today on HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social unofficially wrap up summer with Sasha Nathani's feature directorial debut LAST SWIM (2024).

It's beautiful, intimate, has a great friend group and secretly does a great job of addressing class and race.

Last Swim (2024)

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-09-23 · 27m

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 16d

Tomorrow on the pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up summer with a narrative about a terminally-ill girl who organizes a perfect day with friends in LAST SWIM.

A teen girl with dark hair and a yellow patterned shirt lays horizontally on the floor facing the camera

Last Swim | Official Trailer (2025) | On Digital July 25th

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 19d

Next week on the Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are saying goodbye to summer.

On Tuesday we're planning one perfect day in the UK film LAST SWIM.

YouTube video by Vertigo Releasing

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 21d

We don’t get it!

Pajiba @pajiba.com · 21d

How Did The Summer I Turned Pretty Become a Smash Hit?

It's often been said that we live in a time of Too Much TV. The increased number of platforms available for new programming has made the act of keeping up with modern entertainment a literal impossibility. The benefit of choice... Read more...

www.pajiba.com

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 21d

Well, guess now @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social will have to cover it…

‘We Were Liars’ Renewed For Season 2 At Amazon

It’s not a surprise as Amazon execs have been telegraphing the move for the last few weeks.

deadline.com

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 22d

@joelipsett.bsky.social and @brennacgray.bsky.social finally check out SKAM.

In the first two episodes, we under why the show translates to "Shame" as our main character Eva struggles with a terrible boyfriend, bad grades, and uncertain social popularity.

Skam S01 (2015): Episodes 1 - 2

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-09-16 · 25m

a woman in a blue sweater says i know what you 're playing .

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 23d

Tomorrow on the Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social finally check out the first few episodes of SKAM.

ALT: a woman in a blue sweater says i know what you 're playing .

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-05-20 · 38m

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 24d

As ADOLESCENCE picks up Emmys tonight, why not revisit @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social’s discussion of the series?

Adolescence (2025)

the woman is wearing a white hat and smiling .

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 26d

Tuesday on #HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social dig into the first few episodes of Norweigan series #skam

ALT: the woman is wearing a white hat and smiling .

Mailbag 45: Weeding The Library

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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 26d

Today in the mailbag: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social respond to listener mail from Shaun (about Book Weeding), Andrew (about Harry Potter references in FELIX EVERY AFTER), and Tea, Books & Chocolate (about a great Douglas Copeland quote).

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · Ep45 Bonus · 15m

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · 29d

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social dig into the death of Andie Bell with a look at Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2019) and S01 of the BBC3/Netflix series.

Plus: Brenna's rant, making murder victims likeable in the series, and yes, C/W: the dog does die.

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-09-09 · 38m

a woman in a bomber jacket says " i 'd take this as a compliment "

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tomorrow on the Pod: we’re investigating a murder with book 1 and season 1 of #agoodgirlsguidetomurder

ALT: a woman in a bomber jacket says " i 'd take this as a compliment "

a woman in a car is making a funny face and the words really are above her

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Sep 5

Break out your red string because Tuesday on HKHS Pod, @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social unpack the mystery at the center of Book 1/Series 1 of A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER.

ALT: a woman in a car is making a funny face and the words really are above her

Book Club: Clap When You Land (2020)

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Sep 2

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-09-02 · 27m

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Sep 1

Tomorrow on HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social crack open Elizabeth Acevedo’s book in poetry, CLAP WHEN YOU LAND, for our final #bookclub of the summer

A stack of 7 pink books next to one that’s upright with the cover of two girls’ faces and the title Clap When You Land in white font

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Aug 29

ICYMI: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social *finally* got to play YA BINGO with SKINS series 2.

Lo and behold, however, we didn’t get the line(s) we were expecting!

A BINGO card with the following squares checked off: ableism/abuse, hollow friendship/romance, montage, sexual awakening, dead body, queer secondary character, road trip, stunt casting, female screenwriter or director, the kids aren’t alright, borrowed time, and good friendships

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Aug 29

It’s just not great, is it?!

As ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Toxic Fandom Explodes Online, Prime Video Tells Fans to Stop Bullying Cast: Start ‘Acting Normal’

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Aug 28

Toxic fandom strikes again!

With 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' heading to its finale, Amazon Prime Video has asked toxic fans to stop bullying the cast members online.

variety.com

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Aug 26

@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are back to wrap up series two of SKINS and...it's a lot of mixed emotions!

On one hand, we think 2.10 "Final Goodbyes" is a pretty solid finish for these characters

2.09 "Cassie", on the other hand, left us with plenty of questions and concerns

Skins Series 2: Episodes 9 & 10

Podcast Episode · Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr · 2025-08-26 · 36m

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast @hkhspod.bsky.social · Aug 25

Tomorrow on HKHS: It’s the end of an era! @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social reach the end of SKINS series 2 as another summer of “the kids aren’t’ alright” comes to an end

A diverse mix of teens stand at the edge of a bluff