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 and Jacob discuss Ryan Reynold's latest action/comedy film: Free Guy. Shawn Levy takes the director's seat and delves into the world of MMORPGs with this cinematic perspective of the life of an online gamer. Reynolds plays the obliviously delighted Non-Playable Character - Guy - who spends the film searching for love and purpose in a world designed to prohibit him from having either. As the two talk about the film, they realise just how much deeper the themes and messages of the film go. The two come to a revelation that this seemingly one-note comedy film packs just a bit more of a philosophical punch. Nevertheless, both Helen and Jacob reveal what they found heartfelt, hilarious, and hard to appreciate about the newest blockbuster attempting to tackle the world of gaming.
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Jacob, Michelle and Tracy review Aaron Sorkin's latest film, starring a talented ensemble cast including Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne. We rate Sacha's performance in his departure from comedy while Michelle shouts out his afro. Tracy reveals her soft side, explaining why certain scenes hit affect her the most despite her clinical profession as a counsellor. Jacob critiques one particular scene from a filmmaking perspective. Michelle questions whether there were enough strong female characters in the movie. We talk about balancing the mind and the emotions to make change. We discuss biases and how they create self-fulfilling prophecies, sharing what we can do as a society instead.
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