Female Gaze: The Film Club

Female Gaze: The Film Club

Female Gaze: The Film Club, the podcast where we discuss films directed by female filmmakers and their cinematic point of view. Hosted by Morgan.

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April 20, 2025 62 mins

This week, Paige Kiser, co-host of Reality TV and Soaps Rewatch Pod, joins Morgan to discuss Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan's 2001 film, "Josie and the Pussycats." The pair talk about the characters, the satire of the film, commentary about the music industry, and the great Kay Hanley.  

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by writer, film critic, and Executive Editor at Awards Watch, Ryan McQuade! Ryan and Morgan discuss The Wachowskis' 2008 film, "Speed Racer." The pair discuss the film's critique of the film industry, the depictions of identity and family dynamics, and what bold, visionary filmmaking can be.

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Content warning: Mention of child sexual abuse.

This week, Morgan is joined by critic and podcaster with InSession Film, Kristin Battestella to discuss Liza Johnson's 2013 film, "Hateship Loveship." The pair dive into Kristen Wiig's work and character, examine internalized misogyny, and discussion the emotional labor women will do. 

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We are concluding our Women's History Month series: The Films of Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith with the return of writer and co-host of Oscar Wild, Sophia Ciminello. Sophia and Morgan dive into 2008's "The House Bunny," where they discuss the female journey, the interrogation of women aging, and the power of community amongst women.

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This quick bonus episode is a recap of our Women's History Month Series: The Films of Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith. We've covered five incredible films over the past month with a group of amazing guests. Here are some reflections we've had as we conclude this journey.

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In the continuation of our Women's History Month Series: The Films of Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, Morgan is joined by returning guests, the hosts of the DRAMA. podcast, a theatre & pop culture podcast, Connor and Dylan MacDowell, to discuss the 2006 film, "She's the Man." The trio discuss the comedy of the film, Amanda Bynes in this formative role, and how the film tackles gender expectations and prese...

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With our third film in our Women's History Month Series: The Films of Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, Morgan is joined by writer Lindsay Lee Wallace to discuss the 2004 film, "Ella Enchanted." Lindsay and Morgan discuss how the film differs from the source material, sneaking in feminism for audience members of every age, and jukebox musicals. 

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In this special bonus episode, Morgan is joined by writer and director Jillian Sobrino to discuss her upcoming short film, "This Land is Cursed," a film about love, friendship, and self-discovery in the heart of Appalachia. On the episode, Jillian discusses her journey as a filmmaker, her process as a director, and her upcoming shot film. "This Land is Cursed" has a campaign on Seed & Spark, and you can supp...

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For the next film in our Women's History Month Series: The Films of Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, Morgan is joined by filmmaker Jackie Mahoney to discuss the 2001 film, "Legally Blonde." Jackie and Morgan discuss the characterization of Elle Woods, the Jennifer Coolidge of it all, and how Warner can suck it. 

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To start off our Women's History Month Series: The Films of Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, Morgan is joined by honorary co-host and Hidden Immunity Idol holder Chels Eichholz to talk about the 1999 film, "10 Things I Hate About You." Chels and Morgan discuss the writing of the film, Kay Hanley, and the magic of films from the late-90s.

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February 9, 2025 64 mins

It our 50th episode and joining Morgan on the podcast is joined by playwright, actress, comedienne, and Godzilla super fan, Grace Aki to discuss Penelope Spheeris's 1992 film, "Wayne's World." Grace and Morgan delve into what makes "Wayne's World" hold up, the excellent casting, and the way music is used in the film. Plus we mention some bonus Ishtar lore. 

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February 2, 2025 78 mins

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, we're joined by returning guest, critic and host of the podcast Target Audience, Ben Miller. Ben and Morgan discuss Debra Granik's 2018 film, "Leave No Trace." 


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January 26, 2025 51 mins

On this week's episode, Morgan is joined by critic, poet, and translator Jaylan Salah to discuss Agnès Varda's 1985 film, "Vagabond."

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by the co-hosts of the podcast Exiting Through the 2010s, Jack Draper and Clay Williams to discuss Barbara Kopple's 1976 film, "Harlan County U.S.A."  Clay, Jack, and Morgan discuss the structure of documentary filmmaking, the exploration of workers' rights and Appalachian communities, and the overall impact of the film.

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by filmmaker Ruth Leitman to discuss her documentary film, "No One Asked You." "No One Asked You" chronicles Lizz Winstead and her journey with the Access Abortion Front, an organization comprised of comedians, activists, writers and producers who use humor to destigmatize abortion and expose the anti-choice movements working to dismantle reproductive rig...

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, we are revisiting our conversation the cast and filmmaker of the film "All Happy Families." Co-writer and director Haroula Rose along with actors Becky Ann Baker, Ivy O'Brien, and Chandra Russell discuss their film, writing and directing nuanced character, the women the actors portray, and their experiences of working with a female filmmaker.

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On the last episode of 2024, Morgan is joined by film critic and video essayist Ariana Martinez to discuss Lorene Scafaria's 2012 feature film debut, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World."

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On this week's episode, Morgan is joined by Lauren Greenhall, director of the new film "Perfectly Good Moment." The film follows Ruby and David, who first began dating when Ruby was 19, and David was 34. The pair have been in an on-and-off relationship for 8 years. Now, six months after Ruby last ran out on David, she has returned. But she has more in store for him than just a reunion.

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December 15, 2024 67 mins

On this week's episode, Morgan is joined by Dylan MacDowell, co-host of the DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell podcast, a theatre & pop culture podcast. Dylan and Morgan discuss Nancy Savoca's 1991 film, "Dogfight."

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by Nicola Rose, the writer and director of the film, "Goodbye, Petrushka."  The film, “Goodbye Petruschka” follows Claire, a young woman who, on a whim, decides to move to Paris to with her friend in search of artistic fulfillment. Before she leaves New York, she meets Thibaut, an ice skater coming to terms with retirement. The pair reconnect once...

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