Female Gaze: The Film Club

It's Women's History Month, and we're covering Women in Cinematography, discussing films with female directors of photography. Kicking off the series, Jesse of the podcast, Shhh, My Stories Are On, is back to discuss the 1999 film, "Jawbreaker," - directed by Darren Stein with cinematography by Amy Vincent. Jesse and Morgan dive into the ways cinematography is used to interrogate the power dynamics, the iconic hallway shots, and what makes Amy Vincent's work standout in this film.

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It's the 100th episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, and this week, Chels Eichholz, podcast extraordinaire and honorary co-host is back to talk about Adrienne Shelly's 2007 film, "Waitress." The pair dive into the film's impact on their young brains, the central themes throughout the movie, and how the legacy of both "Waitress" and Adrienne Shelly lives on through the musical adaption and foundation in the filmmaker's name. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guest Connor MacDowell, co-host of the DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell podcast, a theatre & pop culture podcast. Connor and Morgan dive into Halina Reijn's 2024 film, "Babygirl." The pair discuss the film's themes, how the cast of "Bodies Bodies Bodies" inspired "Babygirl," and Nicole Kidman's performance. 

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On the first Female Gaze: The Film Club episode of 2026, Morgan recently sat down with filmmaker Valerie Weiss who is known for films like Netflix’s “Mixtapes” and directing a host of television episodes for shows such as “Star Trek: Strange New World,” “Suits,” “Ginny and Georgia,” and the upcoming series “It’s Not Like That. “ Morgan and Valerie discussed Valerie’s work in film and television as well as her work with the Director’s Guild of America. Valerie currently serves as the co-chair of the DGA’s Women’s Steering Committee and was appointed to the DGA’s Sustainable Future and Special Projects Committees. The upcoming series, “It’s Not Like That” premieres on Amazon Prime Video on 25 January 2026.

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guest, Tina Kakadelis, critic from Beyond the Cinerama Dome and host of the podcast Movies with My Dad. Tina is back on the podcast to discuss Miranda July's 2020 film, "Kajillionaire." Tina and Morgan dive into the prickly family dynamics of the film, the schemes of Old Dolio, and how the film interrogates the desire for connection. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan chats with writer and director Lilian T. Mehrel to talk about her film, "Honeyjoon."  “Honeyjoon” is a mother-daughter dramedy which follows June and her mom Lela as they travel to the Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A charming surfer slash tour guide brings balance as they (and we, the audience) surf the waves of life, loss, and flirting. It’s an unforgettable ride of the light and dark waves of life, women reclaiming their pleasure, and sharing the inside joke of what it means to be a human. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival where it won the AT&T Untold Stories Award. The film has screened at various film festivals throughout the U.S. and internationally, winning numerous audience awards and a Grand Jury Best Feature award. “Honeyjoon” will be at the Palm Springs International Film Festival at the beginning of 2026. 

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guest, writer and critic Eoin Daly who's back this time to discuss Jane Campion's 2021 film, "The Power of the Dog." Eoin and Morgan dive into the themes of the films, the work of real-life couple Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons, and the Shakespearean ending of the film. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by director Tatyana Tenenbaum and producer Brighid Greene to discuss their documentary film, "Everything You Have Is Yours." The film follows dancer and choreographer Hadar Ahuvia as she interrogates the Israeli folk dances taught to her by her mother. Hadar embarks on a reckoning with the mythologies of her youth and confronts the romanticized stories of her grandparents who were settlers of Palestine in the 1930s. Hadar's journey is woven with other artistic portrayals from Jewish, Israeli, and Palestinian dancers in New York City. 

In their conversation, Tatyana, Brighid, and Morgan discuss the film's construction from the earliest days of production through the editing process, the threads of the film along with Hadar's evolving story, and how their philosophies of documentary filmmaking translate in "Everything You Have Is Yours." 

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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. 

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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. 

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