Female Gaze: The Film Club

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by  freelance visual journalist and documentary filmmaker Shannon Cay to discuss the 2020 film, "My Octopus Teacher," co-directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. Shannon and Morgan dive (sorry, this happens a lot this episode) into the film's catalyst, the videography and archival footage, and the discussion gets a little existential too. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by Shanna Carrick, the Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh. In the episode, Shanna discusses her history with film, her journey to joining Film Pittsburgh as its executive director, and what it takes it put on a film festival. Film Pittsburgh's fall festival, The Three Rivers Film Festival is running from Nov. 4th - 15th with features and shorts programs both in person and virtual. For more information on the festival, visit filmpittsburgh.org or click here to see the full schedule and buy tickets/passes.

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by freelance film writer Will Ashton to discuss Tamara Jenkin's 2007 film, "The Savages." Will and Morgan dive into the sibling dynamics, the grounded humanness in Jenkins' storytelling, and how their perspectives of the film has evolved over time. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke to filmmaker Barbara Miller about her latest film “Wisdom of Happiness.” Co-directed with Philip Delaquis, the documentary is a portrait of the Dalai Lama as he discusses his childhood, his personal work toward inner peace, and how the world, in all its tumult, can come together in harmony. The film also has some incredible, never-before-seen archival footage. Profoundly, the film is able to humanize this incredible spiritual leader, and affords him the opportunity to tell his life’s story solely in his own words. “Wisdom of Happiness” is now available on Video on Demand.

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The divas are up! On this episode in our Summer of Editors Series, Morgan is joined by returning guest Jesse of Shhh, My Stories Are On! to discuss the 2025 film, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, edited by Saira Haider. In their spoiler filled discussion, Jesse and Morgan dive into the film as a reboot-sequel, how the film handles its slasher moments, and Sarah Michelle Gellar of it all.

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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 or AppleTV now!

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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