Jackie and Danielle are cranking up the glitter, leopard print, and subliminal messaging as they revisit Josie and the Pussycats—the 2001 cult classic that flopped at the box office but won over millennials years later.
In this episode of No More Late Fees, the Blockbuster besties break down:
How the film skewers Y2K consumerism, brand saturation, and the music industry machine
Why the satire went over audiences’ heads in 2001—but hits differently now
The stacked cast: Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Parker Posey, Alan Cumming, Seth Green, Donald Faison, and more
Behind-the-scenes studio drama and marketing misfires
The unforgettable De Jour chaos (Backdoor Lover supremacy)
Why the soundtrack outperformed the movie—and still deserves respect
Present-day ratings: does it earn a rewind or crash and burn?
From TRL nostalgia and Discman memories to a deep dive into that wild third act, this episode celebrates the film’s fashion, feminist undertones, and fiercely self-aware humor.
Was this movie misunderstood… or were we just not ready for it?
Drop your rating in the comments, tell us your favorite De Jour lyric, and let us know: would you buy it again?
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Episode: Season 5, Episode 34
Film: Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
Hosts: Jackie & Danielle
Guest: Zach
Genre: Comedy / Music / Satire
Runtime: Full episode review + trivia, ratings, and hot takes
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·Season 5 Episode 34·
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