Female Gaze: The Film Club

"Arthur Christmas" (2011) with Cara Zelaya

It's officially the holidays, and this week, Cara Zelaya,  co-host of the 12 Days Pod and Christmas enthusiast, is back on the podcast to discuss Sara Smith's 2011 film, "Arthur Christmas." Cara and Morgan dive into the film's themes, discuss the antics of Grand-Santa, and explore holidays traditions.  You can follow Cara BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/carazelaya.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carazelaya/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carazelaya] Threads [https://www.threads.com/@carazelaya] You can follow 12 Days Pod BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ol4t7hevg5mzi4tcloemqryt] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/12dayspod/] Threads [https://www.threads.com/@12dayspod] You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/femalegazethefilmclub/] BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/femalegazefilmpod.bsky.social] Website [https://www.femalegazefilmclub.com/] https://www.instagram.com/12dayspod/

"Bachelorette" (2012) with Louie Rendon

This week, Morgan is joined by returning guest Louie Rendon, co-host of The Mixed Reviews podcast, to discuss Leslye Headland's 2012 film, "Bachelorette." The pair dive into the complex and messy female characters, the sharp and witty script, and what sets this film apart from other wedding movies of the 2010s.  You can follow Louie Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lrendon/] You can follow The Mixed Reviews Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_mixed_reviews/] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/themixedreviews.bsky.social] Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/themixedreviews] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC192Y0gYERfO9zzUk-mJOXg] You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/femalegazethefilmclub/] BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/femalegazefilmpod.bsky.social] Website [https://www.femalegazefilmclub.com/]

"Somewhere" (2010) with Megan McLachlan

This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by writer and co-founder of The Contending to discuss Sofia Coppola's 2010 film, "Somewhere." Megan and Morgan dive into the core father-daughter relationship, examine how the film captures loneliness, and Los Angeles as a character in the film.  You can follow Megan Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heydudemeg/] Threads [https://www.threads.com/@heydudemeg] Twitter [https://x.com/heydudemeg] The Contending [https://thecontending.com/author/meganmclachlan/] You can follow The Contending Website [https://thecontending.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecontending/] Twitter [https://x.com/thecontending] You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/femalegazethefilmclub/] BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/femalegazefilmpod.bsky.social] Website [https://www.femalegazefilmclub.com/]

Interview with Filmmaker Jackie Mahoney

This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by filmmaker Jackie Mahoney to discuss her work. Jackie dives into her films "Cheat" and "Half a Century," talks about working with frequent collaborators, and discusses the community found at film festivals.  You can follow Jackie Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackiemahoney/] You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/femalegazethefilmclub/] BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/femalegazefilmpod.bsky.social] Website [https://www.femalegazefilmclub.com/]

Nia DaCosta/Tessa Thompson Film Series: "The Marvels" (2023) with Brian Richards

In the last film in our Nia DaCosta & Tessa Thompson Film Series, writer Brian Richards returns to the podcast to discuss Nia DaCosta's 2023 film, "The Marvels." Brian and Morgan discuss how this film works as apart of the MCU, the core theme of sisterhood, and the sociopolitical conversations in the film. This episode also includes Morgan trying to remember anything from comic book movies, Morgan talking about Brie Larson's pop career, and Brian and Morgan urging AMC to reinstate the rightful Nicole Kidman ad.  You can find Brian Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/hellresidentny.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hellresidentny] Written Work [https://brianonealrichards.contently.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad6TuU-ZERQmqaXBTcdYcpRUlVkhnTDMfCgFjKyKYrDU10lSF9exQ4P05t-WQ_aem_J0Xg4wmW-fpgDNv_0wI33A] You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/femalegazethefilmclub/] BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/femalegazefilmpod.bsky.social] Website [https://www.femalegazefilmclub.com/]