{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/d305d8dc-87fe-4ca0-a92f-ef2eeebb3fb6/f61188e3-1c9a-426c-8455-3a40b74d106b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 115: Josie and the Pussycats (2001)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60edd8df8a822b6646c6ce1a/60edd91067cbda0012b64a09.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Joe returns alongside Caroline and Seb to cover the first (and still so far only) live-action movie based on an Archie Comics property: Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan’s 2001 satire on the music industry and consumerism, <em>Josie and the Pussycats</em>! We look at just how incredibly specific a piece of turn-of-the-century nostalgia this is, and try to figure out why it struggled so badly at the box office despite being a pretty sharp comedy with a great cast. Plus! Having watched and reviewed most of the first season of <em>Stargirl</em>, Caroline fills us in on what it’s like and gets some comics-specific answers from Seb.</p><p>Cinematic Universe is supported by the generosity of our backers on Patreon, who also get to hear episodes ad-free along with bonus material! Check out our page and consider subscribing at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cinematicuniverse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/cinematicuniverse</a></p><p>You can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at <a href=\"https://www.redbubble.com/people/cinematicu/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Redbubble</a>, and follow us on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cine_verse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cine_verse</a>.</p><p>This episode was produced by Andrew Hickey. Find Andrew's podcast&nbsp;<em>A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs&nbsp;</em>at <a href=\"http://500songs.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">500songs.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"Cinematic Universe"}