About this episode

The hosts analyze the ending of Casablanca, discussing themes of agency and treatment of women.

For our final bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa, Hannah, and Stephanie Paulsell analyze the ending of Casablanca. They discuss Ilsa's agency, Captain Renault's treatment of women, and how to improve the famous last line of the film. --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon ! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a FREE bonus close scene analysis with Vanessa, Hannah, and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa, Hannah, Stephanie Paulsell

Topics covered

• film analysis
• Casablanca
• Ilsa's agency
• Captain Renault
• famous last line
• women in film

Keywords

• Casablanca
• film ending
• scene study
• Ilsa
• Captain Renault
• last line
• women's agency

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Books & works: Casablanca

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