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.
Episodes you may like:
Michelle and Tracy lighten the mood, reviewing funny woman Melissa McCarthy's latest collaboration with her director husband Ben Falcone. Tracy reveals why she needed this movie in her life while Michelle has a bone to pick with Falcone. We speculate on why the husband-and-wife's movies have rated so poorly and consider why Melissa continues to make movies with Falcone in spite of this. We talk about the dynamic between the two romantic leads and what it says about dating in real life. We reflect on women's insecurities in relationships and how the power dynamic between men and women is changing. We lament our love-hate relationship with apps and our need for technology 'lock downs.' We talk about how to have the material things while maintaining happiness. Tracy shares a simple exercise you can do to be happier everyday.
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Helen, Jacob and Michelle review this 1940's biographical drama about jazz singer Billie Holliday, starring Golden Globe winning actress Andra Day. We sing the praises of Andra's performance, commitment and transformation for her debut-acting role. Jacob explains why he's ok with calling people 'complicated' and shares which scene he appreciated the most, creatively speaking. We disagree on whether the movie was slow and talk about 'those abs.' We connect with Andra's human fear of failure and the universality of addiction. We talk about the persistence, courage and resilience that resided within Billie, that also resides within all of us.
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Jacob, Michelle and Paromita passionately discuss the latest instalment in the Wonder Woman series "Wonder Woman 1984" starring Gal Gadot and written/directed by Patty Jenkins. Paromita and Jacob detail what specifically went wrong in the film's story telling, while Michelle rates the chemistry between Wonder Woman and her love interest. Michelle and Paromita disagree on whether female Superheros need to look perfect and Jacob raises the question on whether superheroes need to be sexualised in movies. Paromita shares her problem with the original Wonder Woman comic character and Michelle parallels a major concept of the movie with the pursuit of her dream body. Jacob reveals the cliche yet profound concept he took away from the 'forgettable' movie. We ponder what modern superhero characters need in order to inspire the next generation of women.
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