The 2020 Fantasia Film Festival kicked off on Thursday. Mine, however, started on July 31 with my first press screener. I’ve been working through screeners of many of the movies I’ve been most interested in ever since, and with me going back to work on August 27, I’ve wanted to make sure I get as much in before my schedule gets cramped up with my day job. Normally, I would […]
One of the most inspiring movies of 2020 involves a woman turning to porn as an outlet for the sexuality that had been long-repressed during her marriage. If that sounds like a surprise, imagine how I felt in watching Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess’s documentary, “Morgana”, which is part of the “On Demand” line-up at this year’s virtual Fantasia Fest. The film dives head-long into the life of Morgana Muses, […]
When I have Phil Fasso on the podcast, the discussion always leads in interesting directions. This time, we eschew fantastic horror and move to the Italian Neorealism movement of the 1940s and ’50s, and in particular, two films from Vittorio De Sica. Here, we have a heartfelt discussion on “Bicycle Thieves” and “Umberto D”. I hope you enjoy! Episode 114 – Italian Neorealism and Vittorio De Sica Viva La Resistance! […]
With Leo season coming up, I wanted to have some fun with this episode. Who is the most chaotic lion in movie history, and why is it the studio of Metro Golden Meyer, aka MGM? To help me honor the chaos of the studio, I welcome back to the podcast two Leos, Morgan and Chels from the Untitled Cinema Gals Project, to discuss the studio’s history, as well as our […]
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