A place to get excited about movies with fellow movie lovers
Hi, I’m Alex Heeney: Film Critic, theatre nerd, and engineer. And I run Seventh Row.
I help you get really excited about films — the kind that probably skimmed past the mainstream — not just because of how they use the medium in new and exciting ways, including everything from sound design to structure, but because of what they invite you to understand about yourself, your experiences, and the world around you.
My favourite way to do this is in unapologetically all-in group experiences (if you want a shallow dive on the latest Netflix dramedy, this is not going to be your cup of tea), because although I bring a huge amount of perspective, context, and expertise to the table, the real magic happens when we unpack films together.
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Insightful conversations on films that may have skimmed past the mainstream
On this podcast, expect deep dives into how film can help us make sense of ourselves, our experiences, and the world around us — from why Hollywood thinks the only way to tell stories about women is through their love lives, to how international, decades-old films can help us make sense of the current political climate, and everything in between.
To be clear, this isn’t a ‘watch this and think this’ podcast, but a ‘what happens for YOU if you approach this film with this knowledge in mind?’.
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On Seventh Row, you’ll find in-depth interviews with the most exciting new and established auteurs, reviews of the best films at festivals and newly released, plus podcast episodes, and more.
