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Episode # 392 Dumplin with Ninna Makrinov and Nina Robinson

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Nina Makrinov explains why she was surprised by a kiss in Dumplin'—and what it says about Hollywood's fatphobia.
Helen and Kobi host guests Nina Makrinov and Nina Robinson to review the Netflix film Dumplin', discussing its portrayal of fat characters, beauty pageants, and themes of self-acceptance. The conversation delves into broader issues like Hollywood fatphobia, fat suits, and the differences between body positivity and fat activism.

As heard by us

A relaxed film chat that finds real pressure points inside an easy, feel-good watch.

Flixwatcher's discussion of Dumplin' reads as an easy watch with a sharper edge beneath it. The talk makes room for fatness, shame, and the discrimination fat people face, while also touching on eating disorders and the limited, often unhelpful food choices around the character.

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Why you'd press play

Press play if you want a Dumplin' chat that gets past the feel-good surface fast.

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