Female Gaze: The Film Club

On our final (regularly scheduled) episode of our Lynn Shelton Series, editor Tyler Cook joins more to discuss Shelton's 2019 film, "Sword of Trust" - which Tyler edited. Tyler and Morgan discuss of the film was assembled and edited, the delicate balance of humor and sincerity, and the Uber ride that inspired the film.

In addition to his work on "Sword of Trust," which garnered him an Independent Spirit Award nomination, Tyler has worked on the Apple TV+ series "Sunny" and "Roar," the Hulu series "Nine Perfect Strangers," "Under the Bridge" and "Nine Perfect Strangers," and the Netflix series "GLOW."

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, our Lynn Shelton Series continues with the 2014 film, "Laggies." For the discussion, Morgan is joined by writer and director Bri LeRose. The pair dive into the quarter life crisis, Sam Rockwell as a hot dad, and messy female characters. 

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In our latest installment of our Lynn Shelton Series, Morgan is joined by writer and critic Chase Hutchinson to discuss Shelton's 2011 film, "Your Sister's Sister." The pair dive into the film's grounded performances, Shelton's direction, and the ambiguity of the film's ending.

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by "Advanced Chemistry" director Etana Jacobson to discuss Lynn Shelton's 2009 film, "Humpday." The two discuss the film's themes, Shelton's outlined structure of the film with the use of improvisation, and the depictions of men from the female gaze. 

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In this bonus episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan talks to documentary filmmaker Amy Berg about her latest film, “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley.” "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley" chronicles the life and artistry of musician Jeff Buckley. The film beautifully weaves together Jeff's life told through interviews with his loved one, archival footage, and interviews paired with the music from his 1994 album, "Grace." The film is a deeply moving tribute to a truly incredible musician. 

In the episode, Amy delves into her background with Jeff Buckley’s work, some of the hurdles that come with making a music doc, and gives some of her must-see documentaries.

“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” is in theaters Friday, 08 August 2025. For more on the film, please visit the film’s site.

You can also find Morgan's review of the film here. 

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To start our Lynn Shelton Series, Morgan is joined by returning guest Tara Giancaspro, the creator of xoxo Gossip Giancaspro, a weekly Substack which includes personal essays and pop culture commentary. The pair dive into Shelton's 2006 directorial debut, "We Go Way Back." Tara and Morgan discuss how the film handles sexual passivity, the "Hedda Gabler" of it all, and how the main character has lost sight of herself.

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You can read Tara's piece "I was supposed to get married a year ago today." here

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In our final episode of our (first annual?) Summer of Editors Series, Morgan is joined by editor Diana Lopez to discuss the 2015 film, "The Witch," directed by Robert Eggers and edited by Louise Ford. The pair discuss the film's interest in folklore, the film through the eyes of the female protagonist, and the touches Ford's editing adds to the film. 

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guest Tara Giancaspro, the creator of xoxo Gossip Giancaspro, a weekly Substack which includes personal essays and pop culture commentary. As part of the Summer of Editors Series, the pair discuss the 1999 film, "Dick," directed by Andrew Fleming and edited by Mia Goldman. Tara and Morgan dive into the comedy of the film, the Watergate Scandal of it all, and the female stories at the center of the film.

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan speaks with Amy E. Duddleston, editor of such films such as "The First Omen" and "High Art," as well as television series like "Mare of Easttown," "The Umbrella Academy," and "Big Love." We discuss how Amy's first internship, her collaborations with filmmakers such as Lisa Cholodenko and Gus Van Sant, the nuances between editing films and television, and the joys of jumpscares. 

Amy's newest project, "Task" will premiere on HBO Max this September. To learn more, visit the HBO site here. 

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, our Summer of Editors series continues with special guest Britt, co-host of the podcast 1001 by 1, who joins Morgan to discuss the 2020 film, "Host" directed by Rob Savage and edited by Brenna Rangott. Britt and Morgan dive into how the film establishes friend dynamics, how "Host" differs from other quarantine films, and how Rangott's editing captures the female experience.

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