In part two of our podcast discussion of TIFF 2020, we go behind the scenes at TIFF and discuss films like One Night in Miami and Pieces of A Woman, plus some of the best and worst films of the festival.
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Ep. 58: A look back at TIFF 2020, part 1
In this episode, we discuss highlights of TIFF 2020, from buzzed-about films like Ammonite and Nomadland to lesser known hidden gems.
Ep. 57: Misbehaviour and British revolution ensemble films
On this week’s podcast we contextualize Philippa Lowthorpe’s new film Misbehaviour as part of a trend of British social activism films starring amazing ensemble casts. We discuss complicating history to move beyond just feel good films, why these films are particularly popular in Britain, and many of our favourite actors.
Ep. 56: In Bed With Victoria and Sibyl: Justine Triet’s women on the verge
This week on the podcast we look at Justine Triet’s two films, In Bed With Victoria and Sibyl. We discuss how Triet’s blending of multiple genres emphasizes the multiple facets of a character’s life, and more.
Ep. 55: Comparing adaptations of The Secret Garden
The newest adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel The Secret Garden recently hit VOD. In this episode, we explore how Marc Munden’s new film takes a substantially different approach than Agnieszka Holland’s beautiful 1993 version.
Ep. 54: I Used to Go Here and Unexpected: Kris Rey’s thirtysomethings
In this episode of the podcast, we compare writer-director Kris Rey’s two most recent films about women in their 30s: Unexpected and I Used to Go Here