Female Gaze: The Film Club

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by filmmakers Megan Rico and Kade Atwood to discuss their film, "Edie Arnold Is a Loser."  The film follows teenager Edie Arnold as she rebels against the constraints of her all-girls Catholic school and secretly starts a rock band with her friends. The film premiered at SXSW and will be at the Three Rivers Film Festival on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 12:00pm at The Lindsay Theater. Tickets can be purchased here or by visiting filmpittsburgh.orgTo find a screening of "Edie Arnold Is A Loser," visit the website here. You can also follow the film on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook!You can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by writer and film critic Chase Hutchinson to discuss Kirsten Johnson's 2016 film, "Cameraperson." Chase and Morgan dive into the film's tapestry, Johnson's work in documentary filmmaking, and the parallels drawn throughout the film. You can follow ChaseSeattle TimesSeattle Movies DailyThe WrapTickets for "Cameraperson" at the Northwest Film Forum can be purchased here!You can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by  freelance visual journalist and documentary filmmaker Shannon Cay to discuss the 2020 film, "My Octopus Teacher," co-directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. Shannon and Morgan dive (sorry, this happens a lot this episode) into the film's catalyst, the videography and archival footage, and the discussion gets a little existential too. You can follow ShannonInstagramYou can check out Shannon's workSpringfield Daily CitizenMidwest Newsroom | "Deportations of Missouri and Kansas parents can hurt their kids for decades after"You can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by Shanna Carrick, the Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh. In the episode, Shanna discusses her history with film, her journey to joining Film Pittsburgh as its executive director, and what it takes it put on a film festival. Film Pittsburgh's fall festival, The Three Rivers Film Festival is running from Nov. 4th - 15th with features and shorts programs both in person and virtual. For more information on the festival, visit filmpittsburgh.org or click here to see the full schedule and buy tickets/passes.You can follow Film PittsburghInstagramFacebookYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by freelance film writer Will Ashton to discuss Tamara Jenkin's 2007 film, "The Savages." Will and Morgan dive into the sibling dynamics, the grounded humanness in Jenkins' storytelling, and how their perspectives of the film has evolved over time. You can follow WillInstagramLetterboxdTwitterThank God for Movies websiteYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke to filmmaker Barbara Miller about her latest film “Wisdom of Happiness.” Co-directed with Philip Delaquis, the documentary is a portrait of the Dalai Lama as he discusses his childhood, his personal work toward inner peace, and how the world, in all its tumult, can come together in harmony. The film also has some incredible, never-before-seen archival footage. Profoundly, the film is able to humanize this incredible spiritual leader, and affords him the opportunity to tell his life’s story solely in his own words. “Wisdom of Happiness” is now available on Video on Demand.You can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

The divas are up! On this episode in our Summer of Editors Series, Morgan is joined by returning guest Jesse of Shhh, My Stories Are On! to discuss the 2025 film, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, edited by Saira Haider. In their spoiler filled discussion, Jesse and Morgan dive into the film as a reboot-sequel, how the film handles its slasher moments, and Sarah Michelle Gellar of it all.You can follow JesseInstagramBlueSkyShhh, My Stories Are On!BlueSkyInstagramYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, we continue our Summer of Editors Series as Morgan is joined by filmmaker Libby Ewing to discuss the 1999 film, "Drop Dead Gorgeous," directed by Michael Patrick Jann and edited by Janice Hampton and David Codron. Libby and Morgan dive into the mockumentary style of the film, how the film balances its comedic and thriller aspects, and the Becky Leeman of it all. You can watch Libby's feature directorial debut "Charliebird" - which she also edited - on Video On Demand on Prime Video or AppleTV now!You can follow LibbyInstagramYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by critic, composer, filmmaker, and writer Brian Skutle in the continuation of our Summer of Editors Series. The pair discuss the 1990 film, "GoodFellas," directed by Martin Scorsese (ever heard of him?) and one of the greatest editors of all-time, Thelma Schoonmaker. Brian and Morgan talk about Marty and Thelma's working relationship, how the film interrogates masculinity, and the elements which make this film a classic. You can follow BrianInstagramThreadsBlueskyTwitterLetterboxdSonic Cinema WebsiteYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On this week's episode, Summer of Editors continues and Morgan is joined by editor and one of the busiest humans in podcasting, Chels Eichholz to discuss the 2016 film "Adult Life Skills" written, directed, and edited by Rachel Tunnard. Chels and Morgan discuss the way the film portrays depression and turning 30, Jodie Whitaker's performance, crash outs and lash outs in the film, and Tunnard's editing throughout the film. You can follow ChelsBlueskyLetterboxdSerializd You can follow And a Rewatch PodBlueSkyInstagramYou can follow The Q Division PodBlueSkyInstagramAcross the WhoniverseBlueSkyInstagramYou can follow The Mixed ReviewsInstagramBlueskyPatreonYouTubeShhh, My Stories Are On!BlueSkyInstagramThe World According to GlennBlueSkyInstagramYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite