Blanchett and Henderson in Mrs. America
Over at Sundays With Cate, we're recapping/reviewing Hulu's Mrs. America starring Cate Blanchett. This week we tackle episodes 6 and 7. Also in this episode an interview with Bria Samoné Henderson who plays activist and former Ms. Magazine editor Margaret Sloan on the show. My guest is Andy Stewart.
Some of the topics discussed include:
- At the end of episode 6 Jill Ruckelshaus is out and Phyllis Schlafly is in, the new extreme wing of the republican party wins. The show makes the parallels to our political situation today which is one of its main themes.
- The parallels between Bella Abzug and Schlafly as they are both trying to hold onto power, but go in different directions. Abzug wants to be seen again as radical, Schlafly is willing to do anything to win even working with the Ku Klux Klan.
- The performances of Blanchett, Margo Martindale, Melanie Lynskey, and Elizabeth Banks.
- The queer characters and themes and how they are integrated into the series' main narrative.
- The Emmys and who might be singled out from the supporting cast.
- Henderson talks about how she got the role and what she hopes audiences take away from the show. The interview starts at 39:45 if you'd like to jump ahead. Have a listen.
Reviews of the first 5 episodes are also available. Are you watching Mrs. America?