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 Vogiatzakis, Michelle Jombwe and special guest Jacob review sci-fi rom-com "Palm Springs" starring "Brooklyn 99"'s Andy Samberg. Jacob shares his thoughts on the played-out time loop concept. Helen reveals what in the movie triggered her angst as a mum of teenagers. Michelle uncovers the most important question to ask when searching for a life partner. We debate whether you need to know someone's past to fall in love. Helen reflects on how you know whether to change or settle in life.
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Michelle, Paromita and Tracy review "The Father" starring Academy award winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Paromita opens up on how she related to the story of an ageing father a deeply emotional level, sharing her experiences being separated from her father due to COVID-19. We rate the efforts of first time director Florian Zeller and his ability to portray first-hand experience of dementia. We talk about the unconditional love we have for family and the special bond between fathers and daughters. We discuss the balancing-act of looking after ageing parents and unpack the film's jarring ending. We connect over the universal themes highlighted by the movie, including recognising our mortality and choosing to appreciate our loved ones.
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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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