On a very sexy edition of #BookSquadGoals, the squad breaks down the new film “Fifty Shades Freed,” the so-called “climax” of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. Join us as we discuss the strange plot, the use of ice cream during sex, pop sensation Rita Ora, and the utter lack of chemistry between the film’s leads. We take a look at what this franchise gets wrong about BDSM and answer the most important question: Is this movie sexy? Plus, hear what’s on the #BookSquadBlog (there’s LOTS of great stuff right now!) and learn about our next book for the upcoming full episode, “American War” by Omar El Akkad.

0:30 – Intros and why we are now doing ‘Othersodes’

2:12 – Elizabeth is here—and ratings
11:07 – This is not how publishing works
14:20 – Susan’s experience—more reviews!
17:00 – Plot (?) summary, and then our much better plot summary
24:28 – Pop sensation Rita Ora and how the Grey family seems unrelated
26:07 – What’s a good heist outfit?
28:50 – When Mary said WHAT in the theater
35:50 – But the acting tho, and the lack of chemistry
38:15 – Elizabeth’s filmmaking takes
41:33 – Is this movie sexy? Is it interesting?
44:00 – Sex and emotional manipulation and BDSM
48:20 – Kelli’s least fave parts
53:03 – Dream casting
57: 20 – Review time!
59:35 – Emily Yoshida’s article – http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/fifty-shades-freed-review.html
1:10:00 – Shout out to 3 Parks Wineeeee – http://www.3parkswine.com

1:12:30 – What’s on the blog? What’s next?

Next time on Book Squad Goals: A discussion of Omar El Akkad’s “American War.”