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
Women Directors
In honour of #52filmsbywomen, we've collected all of our reviews of films directed by women and interviews with female directors all in one place.
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.
Ep. 153 Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio
In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends Maura Delpero’s film Vermiglio, which is set in the Italian Alps during WWII.
TIFF 2024 Ep. 10: Marianne Elliott on directing for stage vs. screen and The Salt Path
Alex interviews legendary theatre director Marianne Elliott about directing for stage vs. screen and her first film, The Salt Path.
TIFF 2024 Film Review: Lina Vdovîi and Radu Ciorniciuc’s Tata
Alex Heeney reviews the personal documentary film Tata by Lina Vdovîi and Radu Ciorniciuc. The film follows Lina as she reconnects with her estranged father and begins to ponder the origins of her intergenerational trauma and how to prevent passing it on to the daughter she’s expecting. Tata is one of the best sales titles at TIFF 2024
TIFF 2024 Ep. 3: Sports films – Julie Keeps Quiet, The Swedish Torpedo, and My Sunshine
In this episode of the TIFF 2024 podcast season, Alex discusses three films from around the world that take place within the world of sports but aren’t really about sports.