TIFF 2019 was another strong year for Canadian cinema. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss 19 Canadian films, ranging from small character studies to a re-imaged Greek tragedy to an anti-colonialist zombie epic.
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Ep. 19: Bill Forsyth’s gentle comedies
In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we discuss two recently restored Scottish classic gentle comedies directed by Bill Forsyth, Gregory’s Girl (1981) and Local Hero (1983).
Ep. 18: Sergio and Sergei
In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we discuss the delightful Cuban comedy Sergio and Sergei, directed by Ernesto Daranas. This warm film about connecting across borders and a critique of totalitarian regimes is one of this year’s true hidden gems.
Ep. 17.5: Performances in Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale
A special mini-episode to discuss the performances in Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale. Listen to the full discussion of the film here. Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste), Associate Editor Brett Pardy (@antiqueipod), and Editor at Large Mary Angela Rowe (@lapsedvictorian) welcomed special guest Joe Lipsett (@bstolemyremote) for an extensive discussion of Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale. Due to […]
Ep. 17: Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale
In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we are joined by special guest Joe Lipsett to discuss Jennifer Kent’s revisionist rape revenge film The Nightingale.
Ep. 16: Midsommar and Florence Pugh
In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we don’t agree on the quality of Ari Aster’s Midsommar, but do agree Florence Pugh is great in anything she does.