CineGrade

In a special episode recorded for a final term project, Elsha and Mackenna discuss LGBTQ+ films, and who should be telling them. 

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Lumen, Tori. "LGBTQ+ Films And Filmmakers That Are Making History". The Beat: A Blog By Premiumbeat, 26 Jun 2021, https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/lgbtq-films-and-filmmakers-that-are-making-history/?fbclid=IwAR0XzqPp4kidn-A21n98iKT0_S-EsQs5iObYUR-ra0PxibL-tiB7MCtCHUE.

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We start Christmas early this year as we talk about one of Chelsea's favourite (and one of Elsha's least favourite) holiday film, The Polar Express. Join us as we talk all about uncanny valley animation, the eeriness of a winter's night, and the versatility of Tom Hanks. 

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. 

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This week we go into the films of the early aughts as we break down the feminist icon film, The Devil Wears Prada. Join us as we talk about feminist movies, the fashion industry, and the essence of Meryl Streep.

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. 

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This week we talk all about our favourite Pixar movies. Join us as we rank the current 24 films in the Pixar canon. Can you guess our number ones?

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.

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Happy Halloween Everyone! This week we break down one of the most important Horror/Thrillers to ever be made, Psycho. Join us as we talk all about thriller films, twist endings, and the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock. 

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This week we go into the world of Cult movies as we talk about one of the most famous of all times, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We talk all about weird movies, favourite musical moments, and the way this film affected society at large.

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. 

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We kick off Season 3 with a look at one of the most popular film bro movies out there, Fight Club. This week we talk all about the phenomenon that is the Film Bro movie, David Fincher and his directing style, and the effect the film had on men in society. 

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.

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The bloops are finally here as we listen to some of the things that didn't quite make the cut into any of the episodes from Season 2. 

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.

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We wrap up Season Two with our Report Card, the special episode where we go through the films we reviewed this season and give out special awards to those that were top scoring. We talk all about the changes made in season two as well as plans for the future and our favourite moments. 

Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance by Free Music Warehouse.

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