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Alex Heeney podcast

Seventh Row Editors / February 14, 2025

Ep. 160 How the Oscars affect the international films you hear about

In this episode, Alex is joined by film critic C.J. Prince of Acquired Cinema to discuss how and why the Oscars are becoming more international and how this impacts what movies you hear about and see. They also delve into what makes a movie an Oscar movie and how this relates to the way the movie business functions.

Alex Heeney / February 7, 2025

Ep. 159 Macbeth with David Tennant + why I recommend recorded Shakespeare

In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends the new Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which screens in cinemas this weekend. She also discusses the value of recorded Shakespeare more generally and why you should make this production a priority.

Alex Heeney / January 31, 2025

Ep. 158 3 films to watch by Tunisian women directors

On the podcast, Alex recommends three Tunisian films by women directors from the last decade, including Where the Wind Comes From, which just had its world premiere at Sundance 2025.

Alex Heeney / January 24, 2025

Ep. 157 myfrenchfilmfestival: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through the Night

In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses three reasons to check out myfrenchfilmfestival, the online and worldwide celebration of French cinema, and three movies to watch: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through The Night.

Seventh Row Editors / January 17, 2025

Ep. 156 Three myths about Mike Leigh’s process debunked

In this episode of the podcast, Alex debunks three common myths about Mike Leigh’s process, on the occasion of the release of his new film Hard Truths

Seventh Row Editors / January 10, 2025

Ep. 155 Halina Reijn’s Babygirl

In this episode of the podcast, Woman in Revolt EIC Lindsay Pugh joins Alex to discuss Halina Reijn’s film Babygirl, Harris Dickinson’s performance, and more.

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