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:
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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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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Helen, Michelle and Tracy unpack the emotionally-loaded Netflix movie 'Pieces of a Woman' starring Academy-award and Golden Globe nominated actress Vanessa Kirby and Shia LeBeouf.
Tracy points out the paradox of life and death raised in the movie and we share our opinion on the infamous, graphic opening scene. Helen talks about the symbolism of key items in the movie and we reflect on the common saying of 'time heals all wounds.' Tracy explores the process of grieving, opening up about her personal experience with grief and her journey to healing. We disagree on how connected we felt to the characters in the film. Tracy informs us of the unhelpful practise that stunts the healing of grief in real life. Michelle shares how she buried her grief and what it took to turn it around. Helen shares a confronting, unexpected moment in a past pregnancy that gave her empathy for the characters. Michelle gives a surprising rating for the film.
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