My Life As A Movie
Join Michelle, Helen and Tracy each week as we review a movie from a 'human' point of view. We delve into what they reveal to us about ourselves, others and the world we live in. We talk about how movies and the power of storytelling can be used as a tool for greater self awareness, growth and even change.
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Jacob, Michelle and Tracy review Aaron Sorkin's latest film, starring a talented ensemble cast including Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne. We rate Sacha's performance in his departure from comedy while Michelle shouts out his afro. Tracy reveals her soft side, explaining why certain scenes hit affect her the most despite her clinical profession as a counsellor. Jacob critiques one particular scene from a filmmaking perspective. Michelle questions whether there were enough strong female characters in the movie. We talk about balancing the mind and the emotions to make change. We discuss biases and how they create self-fulfilling prophecies, sharing what we can do as a society instead.
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In this pilot episode, Helen, Michelle and Tracy dive into Tom Hank’s latest release, western-drama film ‘News of the World.’ They share their views on the on-screen chemistry between Hanks and child-actor newcomer, Helena Zengel. Helen confesses she’s not an outdoorsy person and Tracy reveals how the animal scenes in the film affected her. Tracy speaks on the power of non-verbal communication, in acting and in life. The ladies discuss debate whether the movie was too slow and Michelle laments on the lack of diversity in period films. They discuss Hank’s ‘good guy’ image and the depth of his characters. Michelle imagines a world where different cultures come together by communicating effectively. Helen raises how the film exposes problems with the news today. They share what ‘home’ and ‘family’ really mean.
Helen and Jacob discuss Ryan Reynold's latest action/comedy film: Free Guy. Shawn Levy takes the director's seat and delves into the world of MMORPGs with this cinematic perspective of the life of an online gamer. Reynolds plays the obliviously delighted Non-Playable Character - Guy - who spends the film searching for love and purpose in a world designed to prohibit him from having either. As the two talk about the film, they realise just how much deeper the themes and messages of the film go. The two come to a revelation that this seemingly one-note comedy film packs just a bit more of a philosophical punch. Nevertheless, both Helen and Jacob reveal what they found heartfelt, hilarious, and hard to appreciate about the newest blockbuster attempting to tackle the world of gaming.
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