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Seventh Row Editors / February 23, 2022

Bonus Episode 24: Kenneth Branagh’s Much Ado About Nothing

We’ve been harsh on Kenneth Branagh and his self-mythologising, including his recent Belfast. On this episode, we want to be kind and look back to Branagh’s amazing Much Ado About Nothing

Seventh Row Editors / February 16, 2022

Ep. 123: Sundance 2022: Creative nonfiction

Alex & Orla discuss the highlight of Sundance 2022: creative nonfiction. We discuss active listening, reframing history, and a risk taking volcanologist couple.

Seventh Row Editors / February 9, 2022

Bonus Episode 23: Sundance 2022: Fiction films

We discuss the ups and downs of Sundance 2022, and chat about some of the festival’s fiction films, including Sharp Stick and Living.

Seventh Row Editors / February 2, 2022

Ep. 122: Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World

The entire Seventh Row editorial team is here to talk about site favourite Joachim Trier’s new film, The Worst Person in the World.

Seventh Row Editors / January 26, 2022

Bonus Episode 22: Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth

Joel Coen’s first solo film is the Tragedy of Macbeth. We wonder why and discuss what makes for a good Macbeth adaptation.

Seventh Row Editors / January 20, 2022

Ep. 36: Never Rarely Sometimes Always and abortion on screen

Inspired by Eliza Hittman’s new drama, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, we discuss various depictions of abortion on screen ranging from this year’s Saint Frances to Obvious Child and 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days. For this discussion, Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney is joined by Executive Editor Orla Smith and guest Lindsay Pugh of Woman in Revolt.

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