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 Jombwe, Tracy and special guest, Indian-born Paromita review Netflix's "The White Tiger" starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajkummar Rao and relative newcomer, Adarsh Gourav. Tracy reveals which scene in this Academy Award-nominated screenplay shocked her the most. Paromita talks about the misrepresentation of India in cinema and shares a deeply personal story from growing up in India. Tracy and Paromita disagree on whether the protagonist had mental health issues. The ladies discuss the barriers to overcoming poverty and what part society plays for enabling it.
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Michelle Jombwe, Tracy and special guest co-host Jacob Dyer review Golden Globe winning animation film, "Soul" starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey.
Tracy breaks down the psychological concept of "existentialism" and reveals why animation isn't her thing. We explore whether race matters in voice acting.
Michelle opens up on how perfectionism has affected her life and Jacob shares a small yet powerful moment he had that day. We talk about how to add 'spark' to the repetitiveness of 9to5 life.
Jacob points out how the film challenges the 'positivity' status quo and Tracy declares which part drove her psychological-brain insane! Michelle shares an epiphany that changed her life. Join the private Facebook group here:
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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