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:
Helen, Michelle and Tracy review the critically acclaimed, multi-award nominated drama film NOMADLAND, starring Frances McDormand and written, directed and edited by Chloe Zhao. We rate the performances of the non-actors in the film and Michelle gushes over the character played by David Strathairn. Helen points out why the award nominations were well-deserved yet Tracy explains why she disagrees with the critics. Tracy reveals which character’s struggle touched her on a personal level and which scene reminded her of her love for South Western Australia. Helen recollects which scene reminded her to embrace the present moment. Michelle comments on when “what’s good for the gander ‘isn’t’ good for the goose and the ultimate cost of fierce independence. Michelle describes the appeal of the nomad lifestyle for her and many others who chose that way of life. Michelle tells of her observations of inequality whilst living in the United States as Tracy points out that the ‘houseless’ problem exists in plain sight in Australia too.
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Michelle Jombwe, Tracy and special guest, Indian-born Paromita review Netflix's "The White Tiger" starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajkummar Rao and relative newcomer, Adarsh Gourav. Tracy reveals which scene in this Academy Award-nominated screenplay shocked her the most. Paromita talks about the misrepresentation of India in cinema and shares a deeply personal story from growing up in India. Tracy and Paromita disagree on whether the protagonist had mental health issues. The ladies discuss the barriers to overcoming poverty and what part society plays for enabling it.
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Helen and Michelle return to review this semi-biographical, critically acclaimed drama film. We share our opinion whether the HFPA was right to include it in the foreign language film category for the Golden Globe nominations, despite being an American production. We reflect on our own unique experiences as children of migrant parents, comparing it to the story of the Korean-American family depicted in the film. We comment on the differences between our dreams and those of our migrant parents and how we balance our cultural heritage with calling Australia home. We explore the symbolic meaning behind the movie's title, for the director Lee Isaac Chung but also to us personally.
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