Happy New Year, Miss Independent Podcast listeners!

After taking some time off to enjoy the holidays with family and friends, we're thrilled to be back with brand new episodes.

This week, we're discussing Didi (2024), a comedy-drama written, directed, and produced by Sean Wang. The film follows a 13 year old Taiwanese American boy as he learns how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love his mom during the final month of summer before starting high school.

We paired Didi with the Bodega Lagarde Atlas Cumbres Torrontés, a white wine from Argentina. The mountains on the label had us reflecting on our own teenage years, and how those messy, chaotic moments shaped us into who we are.

Pour a glass and join us for the newest episode of The Miss Independent Podcast.

Happy Holidays, Miss Indie listeners!

For this week's midseason finale, we're discussing the 2008 film, Lovely Still. The film follows Robert, an elderly bachelor, whose quiet life is disrupted when his new neighbor, Mary, asks him out, and an unexpected romance begins to bloom.

This week, we paired Lovely, Still with the 2017 Chardonnay from Mon Frère Winery. This wine offers delicate golden hues with aromas of citrus and pair, complimented by notes of vanilla and nutmeg.

Mon Frère - French for "my brother," or in this case, my friend - is dedicated to my co-host Emily, in honor of the friendships that make life worthwhile.

To our listeners: Enjoy the holidays, and please remember to take care of yourselves. We'll be back in February with new episodes. Until then, catch up on our full catalog and our first 3 Uncorked interviews on Youtube.

Until the next sip...

In this episode, we explore Past Lives, the tender A24 film that delves into the fascinating concept of InYun—the belief that the threads of connection between people stretch across lifetimes.

We unpack how identity, longing, and the notion of soulmates shape the characters’ journeys, and why this story resonates so deeply with anyone who’s ever wondered about the paths not taken. Join us as we explore love, fate, and the invisible ties that pull us across time.

Pairing this film with Clean Slate Riesling from Mosel, Germany felt like a natural choice.

This crisp wine brings bright acidity with a touch of sweetness - reflecting the film’s emotional contrasts. Its clean refreshing profile mirrors Nora’s pull between past and present, while its subtle fruit notes add a gentle nostalgia. It’s a fitting match for a story defined by longing and unspoken connections.

And just for fun, Emily decided to surprise everyone with a second beverage: a Blueberry Soju, as a nod to the Korean roots at the heart of the film.

Light, juicy, and (dangerously) smooth, it went down a little too easily, adding a playful twist to an episode filled with reflection, emotion, and perhaps a touch of fate?