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, Paromita and Tracy review "The Father" starring Academy award winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Paromita opens up on how she related to the story of an ageing father a deeply emotional level, sharing her experiences being separated from her father due to COVID-19. We rate the efforts of first time director Florian Zeller and his ability to portray first-hand experience of dementia. We talk about the unconditional love we have for family and the special bond between fathers and daughters. We discuss the balancing-act of looking after ageing parents and unpack the film's jarring ending. We connect over the universal themes highlighted by the movie, including recognising our mortality and choosing to appreciate our loved ones.
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Helen and Jacob draw arms for a fierce debate over either the years best or worst superhero movie. Guardians of the Galaxy director, James Gunn, helms a stylistic and action-packed feature for DC, featuring another ensemble cast of unique and colourful characters who must learn to set aside their ideologies and differences and work together for the greater good. Helen discusses why she preferred the first film much more than this one, and Jacob reveals why he believed the movie was 'made for him'. We discuss the dangers of limiting the target audience to select groups. We also speculate on why this film performed poorly, despite receiving a generally-high critical reception. We also delve into Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, and her transformation over the past few films, which demonstrate how self-care will always be important and necessary for you to start taking care of others. All in all, The Suicide Squad is an example of how the perspectives and interests of select groups dramatically alter the reception of a film so independent from the masses.
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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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