Female Gaze: The Film Club

Summer of Editors: "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1999) with Libby Ewing

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, we continue our Summer of Editors Series as Morgan is joined by filmmaker Libby Ewing to discuss the 1999 film, "Drop Dead Gorgeous," directed by Michael Patrick Jann and edited by Janice Hampton and David Codron. Libby and Morgan dive into the mockumentary style of the film, how the film balances its comedic and thriller aspects, and the Becky Leeman of it all.  You can watch Libby's feature directorial debut "Charliebird" - which she also edited - on Video On Demand on Prime Video [https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0IYFMJ7EHT3KTXCDH6R44W886D?jic=16%7CCgNhbGwSA2FsbA%3D%3D&ref_=atv_dp_amz_c_TS8274d9_1_4]or AppleTV [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/charliebird/umc.cmc.3gz8obhhiykbh2x9ctiot3jr2] now! You can follow Libby Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/libby_ewing/] 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/]

Summer of Editors Series: "GoodFellas" (1990) with Brian Skutles

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by critic, composer, filmmaker, and writer Brian Skutle in the continuation of our Summer of Editors Series. The pair discuss the 1990 film, "GoodFellas," directed by Martin Scorsese (ever heard of him?) and one of the greatest editors of all-time, Thelma Schoonmaker. Brian and Morgan talk about Marty and Thelma's working relationship, how the film interrogates masculinity, and the elements which make this film a classic.  You can follow Brian Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bmskutle/] Threads [https://www.threads.net/@bmskutle] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/bskutlelemur.bsky.social] Twitter [https://twitter.com/skutlelemur] Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/brianskutlesc/] Sonic Cinema Website [https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/news/] 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/]

Summer of Editors Series: "Adult Life Skills" (2016) with Chels Eichholz

On this week's episode, Summer of Editors continues and Morgan is joined by editor and one of the busiest humans in podcasting, Chels Eichholz to discuss the 2016 film "Adult Life Skills" written, directed, and edited by Rachel Tunnard. Chels and Morgan discuss the way the film portrays depression and turning 30, Jodie Whitaker's performance, crash outs and lash outs in the film, and Tunnard's editing throughout the film.  You can follow Chels https://twitter.com/Chels725Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/chels725.bsky.social] Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/chels725/] Serializd [https://www.serializd.com/user/chels725] You can follow And a Rewatch Pod BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/andarewatch.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/andarewatchpod/] You can follow The Q Division Pod BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/qdivisionpod.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/qdivisionpod/] Across the Whoniverse BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/acrosswhoniverse.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/acrossthewhoniverse/] 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] Shhh, My Stories Are On! BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/shhhmystoriesareon.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shhhmystoriesareon/] The World According to Glenn BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/theglennpod.bsky.social] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theglennpod/] 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/]

Bonus Episode: Tribeca Film Festival 2026 - Interview with "Spin Wars" Filmmaker Philip Byron

For today's special bonus episode, Morgan spoke with filmmaker Philip Byron about his documentary, "Spin Wars" which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. "Spin Wars" explores the history of indoor cycling which evolved into such phenomena as SoulCycle, FlyWheel, and Peloton - for example. Smart, funny, and thoughtful, "Spin Wars" boasts captivating interviews woven with archival footage to paint a tapestry of the electric, complicated, and at times toxic industry. In their conversation, Philip discusses his decision to direct, the editing process, and the artist who inspired him.  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/]

Bonus Episode: Tribeca Film Festival 2026 - Interview with Mia Vallet of "Recluse"

In today's special bonus episode, Morgan spoke with actor Mia Vallet about her work in the independent horror film "Recluse" which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. “Recluse” directed by Henry Chaisson, is about Joan, an audio engineer, who returns to her childhood home to care for her father leading her to unearth and confront her family’s sorted past. In the film, Mia portrays Emily, a live-in nurse who also encounters the horror of the home. In their conversation, Mia discusses what drew her to this project, the themes of "Recluse," and teaming up with filmmaker Henry Chaisson again.  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/]