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:
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.
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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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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