FILM CLUB

It's been awhile, precious listeners, but we've got a very special episode for you that will lift your spirits and keep you feeling warm and fuzzy this winter. Film Club with very special guest Gemma Baker discussing all things ROMANCE as we dive into the world of Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones's Diary. So, kick back and daydream yourself into finding your very own Mr Darcy. Enjoy x

We are delighted to share this very special episode with you. The first one of 2022 and it feels good, so brace your ears because we're not talking about 1 but 7 films as we took a thematic approach. We discuss Ari Aster's 2019 MIDSOMMAR, Laura & Kate Mulleavy's 2017 WOODSHOCK, Marielle Heller's 2015 DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL, Dario Argento's 1977 SUSPIRIA, Luca Guadagnino's 2018 SUSPIRIA, Lynne Ramsay's 2003 MORVERN CALLAR and Lars von Trier's 2011 MELANCHOLIA. The idea for Wild Women in Cinema was birthed from the depths of our 7 day isolation spent together, during this time we were drawn to stories told about women who dare to embrace their wild and free nature. So, douse your face in a flower, dig your toes in the sand, rub your body in some mud and let's get wild and free together. Enjoy the episode! Much love always, The Coen Sisters x

Tune in to Megan & Isabelle reflecting on film & TV from the year!!

Opening song: What A Life - Scarlett Pleasure (from the motion picture Another Round)

In this week's episode, Megan and George are joined by friend and horror fan Jade Pham to unpack Kim Jee-woon's South Korean psychological horror A Tale of Two Sisters (2004).

The film follows a recently released patient from a mental health facility who returns home with her sister, only to face disturbing events between her stepmother and the ghosts haunting their house - all of which are connected to a dark past in the family's history.

In this relaxed & fun episode, we discuss the "untrustworthy narrator", how cultural fears work their way into horror cinema, discovering horror as a teenager, the horror film as a window into cultural urban legends, karma, death rituals in Vietnam and.. we giggle a lot!

Enjoy!

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Digging Up The Dead - Burying Your Loved Ones Not Once, But Twice // Discovery on Viddsee

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Welcome back film friends! In this week's episode Megan, Isabelle, George and special guest Jake discuss Ridley Scott's 1985 fantasy adventure epic Legend!

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The film revolves around Jack (Tom Cruise), a pure being who must stop the Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) who plots to cover the world with eternal night. Also starring Mia Sara as Princess Lilly!

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We discuss the film's dreaminess, bizarreness, spectacular visuals, it's influence on pop culture, Tim Curry's magic & how Ridley Scott is a legend.

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Opening music by Tangerine Dream

In this week's episode, we discuss Robert Eggers 2015 historical horror The VVitch! Starring Anya Taylor Joy (The Queen's Gambit), The VVitch follows a Puritan family who encounter forces of evil in the woods after being banished from their New England farm.

Joining Isabelle & I is our very own guest witch, Sophia Somerville. Sophia is a Sydney-based writer, tarot reader, and the creator behind Southern Spells: an online space for creative people to explore the occult. She reads and teaches tarot through the lenses of pop culture, mental health, and mysticism, and leads a weekly writing group.

It was such a joy to have a chat with Sophia. You can follow her work at southernspells.com and @southernspells

This episode explores our culture's hesitations towards new ageism, coming out as a witch, finding one's own spirituality, the importance of an impactful film ending, Robert Eggers unique take on the horror genre, The Craft, wanting to be a witch on film and how if we wanna become witches, the choice is ours!

Enjoy! Live deliciously!

This VVitch is available to watch on Netflix.

Music: Mark Korven: "Witch's Coven" (from The VVitch soundtrack)

In this episode, we're joined by our friend and fellow cinephile Hannah Joyner! We discuss Michael Haneke's 2005 thriller/drama Hidden (Caché)!

Hidden is centred around a Parisian family who start receiving ominous videos tapes in the mail depicting them being filmed.

We delve into the uniquely serious cinema of Michael Haneke, depictions of violence on screen, feeling lectured by films & European cinema vs. Hollywood. We also reflect on volunteering at MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) & Hannah's experience living and working in L.A, California.

No music in this episode! This is how Haneke feels about music : "Usually music is used to hide a film's problems." Hehe, no fun.

Enjoy!

Welcome back film lovers. This week's episode is a little different. Hosts Megan Anderson and Isabelle Gander discuss their own film, The Supreme Soul!

The Supreme Soul is a short autobiographical drama following a fragile woman recovering from psychosis as she attends a silence retreat. After lying about her psychological state and then struggling to relax in the silent environment, her darkness reemerges and emotions begin to unravel.

Written, directed and produced by Megan, starring Isabelle in the leading role.

This episode explores:

-The highs and lows of short filmmaking

-Isabelle & Megan's honest reflections on film school

-Rediscovering your creative spark when you leave university

-Writing / directing about your own personal experience

-Megan's experience with psychosis, bipolar & mental illness discrimination

-The significance of having a fellow sensitive creative friend by your side

Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

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Opening music: Cross Bones Styles - Cat Power.

Closing music: A - Bad Magic (from The Supreme Soul)

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SPOILER ALERT

In this week's episode, Megan and George are joined by special guest Dylan Armstrong for a discussion of the 2016 Denis Villeneuve sci fi drama, Arrival.

Arrival follows Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams), a linguistics expert who joins the military in an effort to interpret the language of a strange alien species.

Megan, George and Dylan discuss twist endings, short story to screenplay adaptation, spiritual and sentimental sci-fi and the amazing emotional capacity of Amy Adams.

Story Of Your Life, the short story written by Ted Chiang is referenced.

Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

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Opening music: Heptapod B - Jóhann Jóhannsson (Arrival Soundtrack)

Closing music: Kangaru - Jóhann Jóhannsson (Arrival Soundtrack)

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Arrival (2016) can be viewed on Stan.

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In two weeks, you will hear Megan and Isabelle in conversation on their collaboration on Megan's short film The Supreme Soul. The Supreme Soul is a short film written, directed and produced by Megan, starring Isabelle Gander.

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In this week's episode, the film club gang discuss the 2018 Gaspar Noé dance-drug-horror, Climax!

The film is set in a single building in the Winter of 1996, France. A beautiful large dance troupe is rehearsing. Later, as the after party kicks in, the dancers become increasingly confused and distressed when they suspect the sangria has been laced with acid.

We reflect on Noé's controversial body of work, including Irreversible and Enter The Void, and consider whether these disturbing cinematic experiences have a "purpose" or is he just messing with us?!

Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

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Opening music: What To Do by Thomas Bangalter (Climax Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

Closing music: Vocals and lyrics by Isabelle Gander with music by Daniel Birch (The Restless Texture of Shapes).

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Climax (2018) can be viewed on SBS On Demand.

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In two weeks, you will hear our conversation on Denis Villeneuve's 2016 sci-fi film Arrival. You can find Arrival on Stan. We will also discuss 'Story Of Your Life' the short story written by Ted Chiang which the screenplay was derived from.

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Climax on SBS On Demand:

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