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.
Tracy and Jacob review David Fincher's 2020 feature film, Mank, discussing the positives and negatives of its subtle storytelling style. We share our take on the production design, costuming, and music, and how they build the world of 1930s Hollywood. We also comment on the psychology of the characters represented, and the use of the Johari window in explaining the relationships between Mank and his companions. We then also discuss whether or not one should have to use the internet to gain context on a film before watching 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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