Her Head in Films

This isn't a film episode. It's a personal update. My mom has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and I'm using this space to speak honestly about what that means for me, and what I'm carrying right now. We've been told that she has six to nine months left. This is a devastating and heartbreaking time for me. Thank you for listening.If you'd like to send her a card or support us in some way, here is a Google Doc with all our information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rJaY9_uNZwOu8_BUoDLobQJkfDQ1tmh7kkwyPp7mph4/edit?usp=sharingFuture updates will be provided either through upcoming episodes or on my website blog where I am writing an ongoing diary about being by my mother's side during this time.https://herheadinfilms.com/blogYou can follow me on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Tumblr. My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about Frédéric Back's 1987 Academy Award-winning animated short film, "The Man Who Planted Trees." Adapted from a book by Jean Giono, it tells the story of a French shepherd who plants trees for decades and revitalizes an entire region. It's a film about how to live, how to care for the earth, and how to make the world a better place through small but meaningful acts. This has become one of my favorite films of all time because of the way it inspires me to think about what I want to contribute and the kind of person I want to be. I can honestly say that this film changed something inside me. This episode is an attempt to describe how this one little film has made such a profound impact on my life.You can follow me on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Tumblr. My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about Delbert Mann's precious 1955 film, "Marty." It tells the story of Marty, a 34-year-old butcher who has struggled all his life to find love. One night, he meets Clara, a woman who can relate to his loneliness. This is a film about the pain of invisibility and the power of connection. It's about what it means to finally feel seen after a lifetime of rejection.This is a deeply personal episode for me, but it's one that I hope reaches anyone who might need to hear it and to be reminded that they are not alone.The audio quality is the best I could provide right now. Apologies if it is not up-to-par for some. I did my best.Note: I am not doing regular or consistent episodes, but I will release an episode when I feel I have something of value to say about a film.You can follow me on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Tumblr. My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about Franco Piavoli's luminous 1996 documentary, "Voices Through Time." It captures the daily life of the inhabitants of a small Italian village. From children playing in the woods to lovers kissing in the grass to couples rapturously dancing, Piavoli shows us the human condition in all its richness and beauty. My episode is a tribute to this life-affirming work of art, and it is a manifesto on what it means to be fully alive and how art saves us and even heals us.This is my first episode in 3 years. I do not know if I will create more, but I was so deeply moved by this film that I felt compelled to share my thoughts about it. I appreciate all who listen.The audio quality is the best I could provide right now. Apologies if it is not up-to-par for some. I did my best.You can follow me on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Tumblr. My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com.

A life update. I wanted to let people know where I'm at right now and how things are going for me.Follow me on  Letterboxd, Twitter, Tumblr,and InstagramSubscribe to my newsletter on Substack

In this mini episode, I talk about David Cronenberg's 1988 film, "Dead Ringers." I primarily discuss the dangers of co-dependency and how the film looks at the way men control women's bodies.These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feelings about a film.I'm on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.I no longer do patreon, but if you'd like to send me a donation, you can do so on Ko-fi.

These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feelings about a film.In this mini episode about David Lynch's 1997 film, "Lost Highway," I talk about how what we bury always surfaces and all the different parts of ourselves that we don't understand. There are spoilers in this episode.I'm on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.

These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feelings about cinema.In this episode, I talk about how cinema was one of the things that saved me in the years after I lost my dad when I was a teenager.I'm on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.

These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feelings about a film.In this episode, I talk about surrealist cinema and the way that film allows us to enter a fascinating dream world. When we live in dreams, we live in possibility. I mention Maya Deren, Suzann Pitt, David Lynch, Dorothea Tanning, and Luis Buñuel.I'm on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.

These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feelings about a film.In this mini episode about David Lynch's 2001 film, "Mulholland Drive," I talk about living inside the mystery of a work of art and what it means to be a broken woman who longs for wholeness. There are spoilers in this episode.I'm on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.

These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feelings about a film.In this mini episode about Ridley Scott's 1979 film, "Alien," I talk about changes I've been going through and how this film made me think about the things we let into our lives and the monsters we battle. I'm on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.

In this short episode, I talk about why I'm taking a break from the podcast. I thank everyone who has listened over the years. I'm deeply appreciative.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.

In this episode, I talk about Robert Eggers's 2015 film, "The Witch." It looks at a New England Puritan family in the 1600s that is exiled from their community. They go to live in a remote area, and terrifying things begin to happen. The eldest daughter is blamed for these events and accused of being a witch. I talk about witch hunts, the feminist aspects of the film, my very personal reaction to the ending, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanAll My SourcesThe Witch blu-rayThe Burning Times (1990)Goddess Remembered (1989)Women and Spirituality TrilogyRobert Eggers interview with The A.V. ClubRobert Eggers interview with RogerEbert.comRobert Eggers Interview with BFIRobert Eggers interview with Wired.comRobert Eggers interview with The VergeRobert Eggers interview with The Atlantic 

In this episode, I talk about the 1945 film "Humoresque." Joan Crawford plays a socialite tormented by her love for a younger man--played by John Garfield--who is a passionate violinist trying to break into the music world. Her money and connections help him find success, but her hard-drinking and intense desire lead to her own self-destruction. I adore this film. I talk about the music in it, how it looks at desire, and much more. As always, there are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes: Use the code “CINEMA” to get your first month free at OVID.TVMy favorite films on OVIDKelly Loves TonyA Maid for EachMy episode on Michael Curtiz's Mildred PierceMy episode on Jane Campion's In the CutAutumn LeavesFranz WaxmanIsaac SternRebecca by Daphne du MaurierRebecca by Alfred HitchcockThe Postman Always Rings TwiceLauraDouble IndemnityLeave Her to HeavenOn the WaterfrontA Streetcar Named DesireRebel Without a CauseMy episode on Joachim Trier's Oslo August 31stMy episode on Wim Wenders's Wings of DesireMy episode on Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D."Vissi d'arte" sung by Maria Callas"China" by Tori AmosSusan Sontag's "Reborn"All My SourcesHumoresque DVDYou Must Remember This episode on John GarfieldYou Must Remember This series on Joan Crawford

In this episode, I talk about Michael Curtiz's 1945 film "Mildred Pierce." Joan Crawford won an Oscar for her performance as the title character, a mother who, in the wake of the end of her marriage, starts her own restaurant business and tries to give a better life to her two daughters--Veda and Kay. But her eldest daughter Veda has an insatiable and destructive desire for material possessions and Mildred will stop at nothing to give Veda all that she wants. This is a magnificent film about motherhood and class mobility. I talk about Joan Crawford's life, why she fascinates me as an actress, and I also delve into "Mommie Dearest." As always, there are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: Use the code “CINEMA” to get your first month free at OVID.TVMy favorite films on OVIDPainted Landscapes of the TimesFresh KillMy episode on Michael Haneke's AmourHumoresqueJoan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002)Mommie DearestMy episode on Ingmar Bergman's Autumn SonataJohnny GuitarMildred Pierce by James M. CainMy episode on Michael Curtiz's CasablancaLuLaRich documentaryMy episode on Ken Loach's I, Daniel BlakeAll My SourcesCriterion Collection edition of Mildred PierceKarina Longworth's six-part series about Joan Crawford on You Must Remember This

In this episode, I talk about Mike Newell's 1991 film, "Enchanted April." It's about four women in 1920s Britain who rent a castle in the Italian countryside. Their vacation in Italy will forever transform their lives. The much-needed break from ordinary life leads to spiritual rejuvenation, a deep connection to nature, and a powerful bond with each other. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes: My episode on Audrey Wells's Under the Tuscan SunMy episode on David Lean's SummertimeAll Things Must Pass by George HarrisonAura meditation appThe Enchanted April by Elizabeth von ArnimFour Weddings and a FuneralMy episode on James Ivory's Maurice"Funeral Blues" by W.H. AudenThe HoursBridget Jones's DiaryLove ActuallyPride and PrejudiceMy episode on Girl with a Pearl EarringKatherine Mansfield"Bliss" by Katherine Mansfield"Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield"The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield"A Dill Pickle" by Katherine Mansfield"The Stranger" by Katherine Mansfield"Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and the Benefits of Jealous Friends" (The Paris Review)The Great BeautyMy episode on L'avventuraMy episode on Umberto D.My episode on Journey to ItalyMy episode on Joanna Hogg's UnrelatedThe White Lotus 

In this episode, I talk about Audrey Wells's 2003 film, "Under the Tuscan Sun." I've loved this film since I was a teenager. It stars Diane Lane as a woman who goes through a devastating divorce and goes to Italy and renovates a house. In the process of this home renovation, she reconnects with life and experiences emotional renewal. For me, this film is really about a woman who survives heartbreak and creates a new life for herself. This episode contains spoilers. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:Belinda Carlisle - Heaven is a Place on EarthBlack Mirror: San JuniperoMy episode on Brokeback MountainThe Great BeautyMy episode on James Ivory's MauriceMy episode on David Lean's SummertimeMy episode on Joanna Hogg's UnrelatedMy episode on Michelangelo Antonioni's L'avventuraUnfaithfulSidewaysAll My Sources:Under the Tuscan Sun DVDDiane Lane Answers Every Question We Have About Under the Tuscan Sun (Vulture.com) 

In this episode, I talk about Michael Haneke's controversial and thought-provoking 1997 film, "Funny Games." It's a thriller that breaks all the rules and raises questions about the representation of violence in mass media. A family is terrorized in their vacation home by two young men who take enjoyment in brutality and degradation. Haneke uses surprising and unexpected techniques to confront the audience of his film and to make us think deeper and more critically about the violence and suffering we see in movies and television. This episode contains spoilers. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:My episode on Michael Haneke's The Piano TeacherMy episode on Bong Joon-ho's Memories of MurderMy episode on Three Colors: BlueMy episode on Big NightMy episode on Elem Klimov's Come and SeeMy episode on Michael Haneke's AmourLoeb and LeopoldMulholland DriveMy episode on The Lives of OthersThe Cheshire MurdersThe Murder of Joan, Michelle, and Christe RogersAll My SourcesCriterion Collection edition of Funny GamesMichael Haneke: InterviewsFunny Games: Don't You Want to See How it Ends? (Criterion.com)

In this episode, I talk about Michael Haneke's 2012 film, "Amour." It's about Georges and Anne, an elderly Parisian couple who have their lives turned upside down after Anne suffers a stroke. This is a deeply devastating film that resonated with me. For over a year now, my mom has been struggling with her health and I've become a caregiver for her. I talk about the difficult experience of caring for someone and watching them suffer. I hope that, by sharing my experience, I can help others or just make them feel less alone.  This episode contains major spoilers. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:My episode on Fish TankMy episode on Oslo August 31stMy episode on Two Days, One NightMy episode on Wendy and LucyFunny GamesCacheMy episode on The Piano TeacherMy episode on Come and SeeShameHungerCries and WhispersHiroshima Mon AmourAll My SourcesAmour blu-rayMichael Haneke: Interviews "INTERIORS: An Analysis of Space in the Oscar-Nominated Film Amour" (Arch Daily)Indiewire Interview with Michael HanekeHollywood Reporter review of Amour 

In this episode, I'm talking about Jane Campion's 2009 film, "Bright Star." It's about the brief but beautiful love story between the poet John Keats and a young woman named Fanny Brawne. John Keats is considered one of the greatest poets who ever lived but he died young, before he and Fanny could create a life together. Their romance was marked by distance and the ever-present shadow of death but his passionate letters to her--which are featured throughout the film--reveal how deeply he was in love with Fanny and how much she meant to him. I talk about the relationship between Keats and Fanny, how the film shows the precarious life of a writer and explores the importance of poetry in our lives, and much more.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes:My episode on Jane Campion's The PianoMy episode on Jane Campion's In the CutBright Star bookLove Letters: Vita and VirginiaViolet to Vita : The Letters of Violet Trefusis to Vita Sackville-West, 1910-1921Open Me Carefully: Emily Dickinson's Intimate Letters to Susan Huntington Gilbert DickinsonKate Zambreno interview with The MillionsAll My SourcesBright Star DVDJohn Keats biography (Poetry Foundation) 

In this episode, I talk about Jane Campion's 2003 film, "In the Cut." Meg Ryan plays, Frannie, an English teacher who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after parts of a woman's body are found in her garden. She may have even seen the murder victim shortly before the crime. After the lead detective on the case interviews her, the two of them become involved in a dark, torturous relationship. "In the Cut" is a deeply erotic and feminist film that centers female sexuality and female pleasure. It also explores the dark side of desire and the complicated relationships between men and women. There are spoilers in this episode. I also talk explicitly and openly about sex.  Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes:My episode on Jane Campion's The PianoMy episode on Lynne Ramsay's Morvern CallarMy episode on The Double Life of VeroniqueTo the Lighthouse by Virginia WoolfMy episode on Michael Haneke's The Piano TeacherIn the Cut book by Susanna MooreOut of the PastMy episode on Singin' in the Rain"The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power" by Audre LordeThe SilenceBlack SwanMy episode on Francois Ozon's Under the SandMy episode on Blue is the Warmest ColorBlue ValentineMy Sources:Charlie Rose interview with Jane Campion, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Meg RyanBBC interview with Jane Campion 

In this episode, I talk about Wim Wenders's 1988 film, "Wings of Desire." It's about an angel who falls in love with a trapeze artist and is willing to give up eternity and become human in order to be with her. I think this is such a powerful and poetic film about love, connection, and what it means to be human. It's a life-affirming film that always reminds me of the beauty of being alive. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes:My episode on John Cassavetes's A Woman Under the InfluenceMy episode on John Cassavetes's Opening NightMy episode on Terrence Malick's Tree of Life"Too Much" by Carl Rae JepsenMy episode on George Sluizer's The Vanishing"Bad Magic" by Weyes Blood"Movies" by Weyes BloodSkeleton Tree by Nick CaveOne More Time With FeelingNick Cave's newsletter, The Red Hand FilesAnita LaneLetters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke"This Must be the Place (Naive Melody)" by Talking HeadsAll My Sources:Criterion Collection edition of Wings of DesireMichael Atkinson - "Wings of Desire: Watch the Skies" (Criterion.com)BOMB Magazine interview with Wim WendersWim Wenders on Wings of Desire (Criterion.com)

In this episode, I talk about Joachim Trier's 2011 film "Oslo August 31st." It follows Anders, a young man just out of rehab for heroin addiction, as he walks around the city of Oslo, meeting old friends and trying to decide if life is worth living. I think this is a powerful and unforgettable film that reminds us of the beauty of being alive. It's one of my favorite films from the 2010s, and I urge you to watch it if you haven't seen it yet. There are major spoilers in this episode. I also talk about suicide and mental illness.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes:If I Were a Carpenter (tribute album)The CranberriesSonic Youth - "Superstar"The Cranberries - "They Long to Be (Close to You)"The Cranberries - "Dying in the Sun"Ruth L. SchwartzThe Fire Within (1963)Jeanne MoreauAnna KarinaMonica Vitti2011 Norway Attacks22 July (2018)Message in a Bottle (1999)Desire - "Under Your Spell"David HockneyIn the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk HotelNeutral Milk Hotel - "Three Peaches"My episode on Three Colors: BlueTaste of Cherry (1997) All My SourcesJoachim Trier interview with Filmmaker MagazineEveryday Magic: Joachim Trier on Reimagining Louis Malle (Criterion.com)Joachim Trier interview with A Bittersweet LifeJoachim Trier interview with Film Comment magazine 

In this episode, I talk about RaMell Ross's 2018 documentary, "Hale County This Morning, This Evening." In 2009, RaMell Ross moved to Hale County in Alabama to teach photography and coach basketball. While living there, he started to film the people around him. He recorded over 1300 hours of footage. From that material, he culled and mined images that are startling, poetic, and beautiful--images that bear witness to the complexities and struggles of black life in the rural South. Through the documentary, we are introduced to two men: Quincy Bryant and Daniel Collins. As the film unfolds, we come to know their dreams, their hardships, and the world they live in--a world of basketball, catfish plants, friends, sunsets, storm clouds, rain, and all the details that make up their ordinary lives. This is a contemplative, lyrical, and unforgettable documentary. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:My episode on Barry Jenkins's MoonlightMy episode on Julie Dash's Daughters of the DustMy episode on Kathleen Collins's Losing GroundCane RiverEve's BayouPariahJust Another Girl on the I.R.T.My episode on Terrence Malick's The Tree of LifeWilliam ChristenberryChantal Akerman's SouthTwo Towns of JasperI Am One of You Forever by Fred ChappellAll My Sources:"Filming the Black Belt: An Interview with RaMell Ross" (Dissent Magazine)"Sundance Interview: RaMell Ross" (Film Comment)"The God of the Camera is a Coloniser: An Interview with RaMell Ross" (Senses of Cinema)"The Whole Ocean: RaMell Ross on Hale County This Morning, This Evening" (RogerEbert.com)"Visionary Documentary Director RaMell Ross on the Beauty of Hale County" (Dazed Digital)

In this episode, I'm talking about Julie Dash's 1991 film Daughters of the Dust. This is a dreamlike film that focuses on the Peazant family who live on the sea islands off the coast of the Carolinas. They gather together for one last time on the eve of their departure from the island. It's a stunning cinematic achievement that looks at the bonds of family, the ghosts of history, and the rich lives of African American women. Dash has the distinction of being the first black woman to direct a feature film that was distributed in movie theaters. I talk all about this gorgeous film, including the grueling process of getting it made and I use an interview between Dash and feminist scholar, bell hooks, as a roadmap through the different themes and subjects that the film explores.  There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull show notes:Beyonce's LemonadeBlack Lives MatterMy episode on MoonlightMy episode on Losing GroundCane RiverHale County This Morning, This EveningJust Another Girl on the I.R.TEve's BayouAgnes Varda box setThree Colors Blue box setMy episode on VagabondMy episode on Cleo from 5 to 7My episode on The Gleaners and IGullah Gullah IslandJames Van Der Zee"Why Are There So Few Black Directors in the Criterion Collection" (The New York Times)Milestone FilmsKinoMerchant IvoryJoaquin SorollaDee ReesAlison SaarMy Sources:Daughters of the Dust blu-rayDaughters of the Dust: The Making of an African American Woman's Film by Julie Dash, bell hooks, Toni Cade Bambara"Julie Dash to Direct Angela Davis biopic" (Women and Hollywood)

In this episode, I talk about George Sluizer's 1988 film "The Vanishing." It's about Rex and Saskia, a Dutch couple who go on vacation in France and have their lives turned upside down when Saskia is abducted. To give away more would be to spoil this masterpiece of suspense. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull show notes:My episode on Lynne Littman's TestamentTed BundyI"ll Be Gone in the Dark (HBO Series)Golden State KillerHome FiresThe Bletchley CircleThe Crimson FieldDisappeared (tv show)My episode on Charles Laughton's The Night of the HunterMy episode on Bong Joon-Ho's Memories of MurderBTK  My episode on Francois Ozon's Under the SandThe Stranger Beside Me by Anne RuleOrpheus and EurydiceRomeo and JulietMy sources:Criterion Collection edition of The VanishingGeorge Sluizer interview

In this episode, I talk about Lynne Littman's 1983 film, "Testament." It's about how a mother and her children in a California town survive the aftermath of a nuclear bombing. We don't know who dropped the bombs, what has happened in the rest of the country, and we're not provided any political details. The film is solely about this family and how they confront the gradual and horrifying deterioration of their bodies due to radiation poisoning and the breakdown of society. Without a doubt, this is the most terrifying film I have ever seen. I talk about grief and loss, what makes the film so emotionally powerful, and the difference between watching it before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull show notes:The Day After (1983)Threads (1984)Carol Amen's "The Last Testament"Hiroshima Maiden (1988)My episode on Alain Resnais's Hiroshima Mon AmourAll issues of Women and Film MagazineA Marriage (1991)A Question of Love (1978)My episode on John Cassavetes's Opening NightMinnie Bruce PrattPale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter"Dirge Without Music" by Edna St. Vincent MillayMy SourcesLynne Littman InterviewAbout Lynne Littman"Our Testament" by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick Roger Ebert's review of the film"Watching Testament at the End of the World" by K. Austin CollinsTestament at 20 (2003)

In this episode, I talk about Olivier Assayas's 2014 film "Clouds of Sils Maria." It's a complex film starring Juliette Binoche as Maria Enders, an actress who shot to stardom in her youth when she acted in a play about an older woman who is seduced by a younger woman. 20 years ago, she played the younger woman but now, in a revival of the play, she is set to play the older woman. This role brings up her fears about aging. Kristen Stewart stars alongside Binoche as an assistant to Maria Enders. To me, the heart of the film is the complicated relationship between these two women and the different ways they see life and the world. I also think this is a fascinating film about the process that an actress goes through to get into character. I talk about all that and much more. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:Use the code "CINEMA" to get your first month free at OVID.TVMy favorite films on OVIDHer Head in Films on InstagramMy episode on Ingmar Bergman's Summer InterludeMy episode on John Cassavetes's Opening NightRendezvous (1985)Girl Pictures by Justine KurlandMy episode on Michelangelo Antonioni's L'avventuraSources:Criterion Collection edition of Clouds of Sils MariaJuliette Binoche Explains the Difference Between a Celebrity and a Star (Vanity Fair)Olivier Assayas Talks Clouds of Sils Maria (IndieWire)Kristen Stewart Interview (The Independent)Interview: Kristen Stewart Adored Making Clouds of Sils Maria with Juliette Binoche (Metro)

In this episode, I talk about John Cassavetes's 1977 film, "Opening Night." It's about an actress named Myrtle Gordon (played by the magnificent Gena Rowlands) who witnesses the death of one of her fans and begins to spiral into a breakdown as she struggles to do a play that forces her to confront her feelings about aging. I talk all about why I love this film and Gena's performance but I also talk about some complicated and overwhelming feelings I've had since turning 30 last year and how women can feel anxiety about getting older in a world that worships youth. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:Use the code "CINEMA" to get your first month free at OVID.TVMy favorite films on OVIDMy episode on John Cassavetes's A Woman Under the InfluenceMy Mubi list about films about actingLa Vie En RoseSylvia Plath's Collected Poems"Mirror" by Sylvia PlathMy episode on The Night of the HunterAll My SourcesJohn Cassavetes: Interviews (edited by Gabriella Oldham)Criterion Collection edition of OPENING NIGHT 

In this episode, I talk about Charles Laughton's 1955 film "The Night of the Hunter." It's about two young children--John and Pearl--who are pursued by a dangerous man on the hunt for the money their father stole and gave to them. This is a classic film and a masterpiece and one of the most terrifying films I've ever seen. I provide some information about the making of the film and explore how it looks at evil, male violence, religion, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:Use the code "CINEMA" for your first month free at Ovid.tvMy favorite films on OvidBirth of a MovementMy episode on Terrence Malick's The Tree of LifeMy episode on Terrence Malick's Days of HeavenJack CardiffCameraman: The Life and Work of Jack CardiffPandora and the Flying DutchmanBlack NarcissusMy episode on Barbara Loden's WandaMy episode on Kathleen Collins's Losing GroundMy episode on Theo Angelopoulos's Landscape in the MistMy episode on The Enchanted CottageThe Collected Poems of Sylvia Plath"Pursuit" by Sylvia PlathGreen Eyes by Marguerite DurasMy Sources:Criterion Collection DVDTerrence Rafferty - "The Night of the Hunter: Holy Terror" (Criterion) 

In this episode, I talk about Theo Angelopoulos's 1988 film, "Landscape in the Mist." This film follows a brother and sister--Alexandros and Voula--who leave their home in Greece and go on a journey to find their father in Germany. They've never met him and they long to have a connection with him. Over the course of their journey, they will see both the best and the worst that humanity has to offer. I talk about Angelopoulos and his cinema and provide an in-depth analysis of the film, exploring subjects like loss of innocence and loneliness. For listeners in the United States, this film is probably hard to find.  It's not readily available right now but I hope one day that it is. There are spoilers in this episode. In the film, there is also a rape scene and a scene of an animal dying. I know those subjects might be upsetting for some people.  Even if you have not seen this film, I urge you to at least listen to my section on Angelopoulos and how I discovered this film.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes:Use the code "CINEMA" for your first month free at Ovid.tvMy favorite films on OvidLast Words from Montmartre by Qiu MiaojinChungking Express (1994) by Wong Kar-WaiVive L'amour (1994) by Tsai Ming-LiangMy episode about Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for LoveMy list of films mentioned in Last Words from MontmartreDiscovering the Women Author's Behind Hitchcock's Movies (Crimereads)Shirley (2020) by Josephine DeckerShirley JacksonMy episode on Robert Wise's The Haunting (1963)We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley JacksonThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonMy episode on Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life (2011) All My Sources:Theo Angelopoulos: Interviews (edited by Dan Fainaru)The Films of Theo Angelopoulos: A Cinema of Contemplation by Andrew Horton

In this episode, I talk about Jean-Pierre Melville's 1949 film "Le silence de la mer." It's set in France in 1941 at the time of the Second World War. The Germans are occupying France, and a German soldier stays with a niece and her uncle who use their silence as a form of resistance against him. Every night, he comes to them and talks about his life, his interests, his love of France, and many other subjects, but they refuse to acknowledge him or speak to him. Over the course of the film, their feelings for him start to get more complicated. He is an occupier in their country and in their house but the intimacy of their meetings also humanizes him. This is not Melville's most famous film but it's one that I think is profoundly important because of the way it asks us to expand our ideas about what constitutes resistance and how we interact with those who we're supposed to see as monstrous or as the enemy. I talk about Melville's life, the making of the film, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show NotesArmy of ShadowsLeon Morin, PriestMy episode on Days of HeavenMy episode on The Tree of LifeA Hidden LifeFranz JägerstätterSophie SchollThe White RoseSophie Scholl: The Final DaysHans Fallada's Every Man Dies AloneLes Enfants TerriblesJesus FrancoSteve McQueen's Hunger5 Broken CamerasRachel CorrieLet Me Stand Alone by Rachel CorrieNovember 13: Attack on ParisThe Auschwitz AlbumHiroshima Mon AmourAll My SourcesCriterion Collection DVDGeoffrey O'Brien - "Le silence de la mer: The Stranger in the House"

In this episode, I talk about Jean Vigo's wondrous and magical 1934 film, "L'atalante". On the surface, it's the simple story of Jean and Juliette,  newlyweds who begin their life together on the boat where Jean lives and works. When things get boring and monotonous, Juliette begins dreaming of Paris and, when the boat stops near it, she wanders off to explore the city by herself, leaving Jean behind. This separation of the two lovers will test their new and fragile marriage. Jean Vigo is an iconic director who died at the age of 29 and left behind few films but his output continues to influence filmmakers today.  L'atalante is his only feature film and it's not to be missed. In this episode, I talk about Vigo, the making of the film, and how the film explores romance, marriage, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanShow NotesMy La Jetee episodeMy Casablanca episodeMy Singin' in the Rain episodeAudience by Barbara HammerThe Belly of an Architect by Peter GreenawaySoundtrack for The Belly of an ArchitectMy episode on The Passion of Joan of ArcMy episode on Days of HeavenMy essay on the underwater worlds of Jean VigoAll My SourcesCriterion Collection edition of L'atalanteLuc Sante - "L'atalante: Canal Music"Michael Almereyda - "Jean Vigo"Faber Book of French Cinema by Charles Drazin 

In this episode, I talk about Terrence Malick's 2011 film "The Tree of Life". This is a monumental and important film in my life. It's hard to describe what it's about because it's really about everything--the cosmos, childhood, death, life, nature,  and loss. The film is anchored by its focus on one family in 1950s Texas that is later rocked by unimaginable loss but added to this story is a collage of images that capture something as massive as the birth of the world and something as small as a child taking his first steps. Malick takes us all the way back to the time of the dinosaurs and transports us to what eternity or heaven might look like. I consider this  to be the greatest film of the 21st century so far. I make my case, provide information on the making of the film, and go deeply into everything about this film, sharing my own raw emotions and what the film makes me remember and what it makes me think and feel. This film is part of my soul. That's the only way I can put it. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes:My episode on Jonathan Glazer's "Birth"TMZ video of Terrence MalickVideo of Terrence Malick dancingLumia by Thomas WilfredTori Amos's performance of "Iieee"Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock"All My SourcesCriterion Collection edition of "The Tree of Life"The Runaway Genius (Vanity Fair) 

In this episode, I talk about Terrence Malick's 1978 film "Days of Heaven." Set in 1916, it follows a man named Bill, his sister Linda and his girlfriend Abby. All three are poor and go to the Texas panhandle to harvest wheat on the farm of a rich and mysterious man who, it turns out, is dying. Bill encourages Abby to start a romantic relationship with the man in hopes of getting some of his wealth but the scheme will have disastrous consequences for all of them. I talk in-depth about the making of the film and why it's haunted me for years. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanShow Notes:TMZ video of Terrence MalickYoutube video of Terrence Malick dancingMy Brokeback Mountain episodeJack CardiffVisions of Light (1992)The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-SaensOut of the Blue by Dennis HopperMy episode on The Gleaners and IAll My Sources:Criterion Collection DVD of Days of HeavenTerrence Malick: Rehearsing the Unexpected by Daniele Villa and Carlo HintermannThe Cinema of Terrence Malick: Poetic Visions of America by Hannah PattersonWhy Chloe Sevigny is on a Mission to Save the Work of Linda Manz (Another Magazine)The Not-So-Secret Life of Terrence Malick (Texas Monthly)The Secret Life of Terrence Malick (The Independent) 

In this episode, I talk about the 1942 classic, "Casablanca," directed by Michael Curtiz. Often cited as one of the greatest films ever made, Casablanca is set in 1941 during the Second World War and centers around three people: Rick Blaine, Ilsa Lund, and Victor Laszlo. Ilsa is married to Victor but had an affair with Rick after she believed Victor had been killed in a Nazi concentration camp for his resistance activities. All three are now in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, a temporary place where refugees from Europe go, desperately trying to obtain visas to get to the Americas.  Will Ilsa and Victor get out of Casablanca? Will Rick help them? I talk about the making of the film and how it looks at things like nostalgia, personal sacrifice, and the plight of refugees. This episode is not just about the movie. It's also about an important film appreciation class that I took when I was in high school in 2004, a class that changed my life forever. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Show Notes:My episode on The Double Life of VeroniqueMy episode on PhoenixMy episode on Sophie's ChoiceMy episode on Singin' in the RainThe MajesticMy episode on Autumn SonataMy episode on My Journey to ItalyMy episode on Brief EncounterThe CrossingLe silence de la merSophie SchollIngrid Bergman: In Her Own WordsAll My Sources:We'll Always Have Casablanca by Noah IsenbergCasablanca DVDCasablanca at 75 (BFI)Roger Ebert's review of CasablancaCasablanca at 75:  Fascinating Facts About  One of the Most Famous Films of All Time (CBC)Why Casablanca is the Ultimate Film About Refugees (BBC)Everybody Comes to Ricks: Casablanca on the Big Screen (The New Yorker)After 75 Years, Here's Looking at You, Casablanca (NPR)Real-Life Casablanca Story is Even More Dramatic Than the Hollywood Classic (Times of Israel) 

In this episode, I talk about Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen's 1952 musical, "Singin' in the Rain." Often voted the greatest musical ever made, this effervescent and hilarious film looks at Hollywood's difficult transition from silent pictures to the talkies. Central to this episode is my focus on a film appreciation class I took in high school in 2004. It changed my life forever. One of the films I watched in that class was "Singin' in the Rain." I talk about why I fell in love with it and why I think it's such a wonderful film. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show Notes and Sources:Singin' in the Rain DVDGene Kelly: Anatomy of a DancerMy episode on Sophie's ChoiceMy episode on PhoenixTalking About TreesMy episode on The Passion of Joan of ArcThat's EntertainmentPennies From Heaven

In this episode, I talk about Ang Lee's 2005 film, "Brokeback Mountain." It's a grand love story about two cowboys--Ennis and Jack--who fall in love in 1960s Wyoming. Their romance spans decades but, because of homophobia, they're never able to fully be together. I consider this a modern classic and one of the greatest love stories of all time. I talk about how the film was made, why it moves me so deeply, and much more.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show NotesMy episode on Kelly Reichardt's WENDY AND LUCYCasting ByA Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca SolnitLife ItselfDouglas SirkFar From HeavenSweetgrassLeviathanBovinesMicrocosmosWinged MigrationThe Trials of Gabriel FernandezMy episode on James Ivory's MAURICEAll That Heaven AllowsImitation of LifeRaymond CarverSources"Brokeback Mountain" by Annie Proulx (The New Yorker)Ang Lee: Interviews (edited by Karla Rae Fuller)The Cinema of Ang Lee: The Other Side of the Screen  by Whitney Crothers DilleyRoger Ebert's review15 Things You May Not Know about Brokeback Mountain, 10 Years Later (People Magazine)Some Like Her Hot (GQ Magazine)Brokeback Mountain: 10 Years On (Out Magazine)Brokeback Mountain, 10 Years On (Huffington Post)Gus Van Sant Remembers His Plan for Brokeback Mountain (IndieWire)10 Years After Brokeback, Jake Gyllenhaal Remembers Heath Ledger (The Hollywood Reporter)Brokeback Mountain DVD with extrasFilm Buffs Forecast: Heath Ledger on the Responsibility of an Actor

In this episode, I talk about Catherine Corsini's glorious 2015 film "Summertime" (aka "La Belle Saison"). Two women--Carole and Delphine--fall in love against the backdrop of the burgeoning women's movement in 1970s France. I discuss French feminism, the way Corsini represents lesbian love and desire, and much more.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull Show NotesThe GuardiansCousin JulesFarrebiqueThe Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John BergerWays of SeeingMinnie Bruce PrattJanis: Little Girl BlueParagraph 175DyketacticsMy episode on James Ivory's MAURICEMy episode on Donna Deitch's DESERT HEARTSMy episode on  David Lean's BRIEF ENCOUNTERMy episode on Nicolas Philibert's TO BE AND TO HAVEOne Sings, The Other Doesn'tTori Amos's "Girl"SourcesInterview: Catherine Corsini on Love,  Activism, and Passion in 'Summertime' (Moveable Feast)Catherine Corsini on Pioneering Lesbian Feminists and 'Summertime' (Women and Hollywood)Summertime: Catherine Corsini Interview (SBS)Actress and Director Catherine Corsini on Summertime (Motion Picture Association)Francoise Picq: The History of Feminist Movements in FranceFrom Revolution to Topless Protest: A Brief History of Feminism in France (The Bubble)What We Must Learn from the History of French Feminism: An Interview with Lisa Greenwald (Public Seminar)  

In this episode, I talk about Bong Joon-ho's 2003 film "Memories of Murder." It's based on the real-life Hwaseong serial murders that happened in a rural area of South Korea in the 1980s and early 1990s. At the time the film was released, the case was unsolved. However, shortly before recording my episode, major news broke that a suspect had been identified through DNA. I go into this new development and provide information on the original murders. Since the film is based on a true crime story, I discuss my own interest in true crime and focus on the way the film looks at abuses of power and violence against women. Finally, I talk in-depth about the ending. This episode contains spoilers. It also includes discussion of rape, violence, and dark subject matter.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull show notes and sources"Number of women killed by homicide grew by 21 percent, says new study" (CBS News)"More than half of the women slain in 2017 were killed by family or parents, study says" (CBS News)"Police say they've identified a suspect in South Korean serial murder case" (CNN)"South Korea serial killer suspect found after 30 years, but won't face prosecution" (The Guardian)Korean Film Directors: Bong Joon-ho (edited by Jung Ji-youn)

In this episode, I talk about Roberto Rossellini's groundbreaking 1954 film, "Journey To Italy." It stars Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders as Katherine and Alex Joyce, a couple whose relationship starts disintegrating during a vacation in Italy. Katherine is haunted by a man she knew before her marriage to Alex and who was stationed in Italy during World War II. As the distance grows between her and Alex, she visits museums that the man wrote about in his poetry. In her wanderings, she confronts death and the enormity of ancient history. "Journey To Italy" has haunted me for years. In this episode, I articulate why it's so compelling to me and discuss themes like time, history, mortality, death, and much more. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full show notes: Criterion Collection edition of JOURNEY TO ITALY "Small Talk" by Katy Perry My episode on L'AVVENTURA "The Dead" by James Joyce John Huston's THE DEAD MY VOYAGE TO ITALY by Martin Scorsese My episode on MUSEUM HOURS Smithsonian article on bog bodies

In this episode, I talk about Vittorio De Sica's classic 1952 Italian Neorealist film, "Umberto D." It's about an elderly man trying to evade eviction against the backdrop of post-World War II Italy. As his life becomes more precarious and desperate, he clings to his only companion, his dog Flike, and struggles to survive. I talk about Italian Neorealism, why this film moves me so much, and more. At the beginning of the episode, I also reflect on this being my 100th episode! I'm thankful for all my listeners. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes Criterion Collection edition of UMBERTO D. Martin Scorsese's MY VOYAGE TO ITALY Italian Neorealism: Rebuilding the Cinematic City (Short Cuts) by Mark Shiel "Seeing Clearly Through Tears: On the Smart Sentiment of Umberto D." by Stuart Klawans (Criterion.com) "Umberto D." by Peter Becker (Criterion.com) Review of Umberto D. by Roger Ebert

In this episode, I talk about Kelly Reichardt's 2008 film, "Wendy and Lucy." It stars Michelle Williams as Wendy Carroll, a young woman stopping in Oregon on her way to Alaska when her car dies and she ends up losing her dog, Lucy. Much of the film revolves around her desperate search for Lucy and her interactions with various people who either show a bit of kindness or cruelty. Released at the beginning of the Great Recession, the film resonates more than a decade later in the way it looks at financial instability, the struggles of the working class, and the precarious nature of our lives. One bit of bad luck--her car breaking down--sends Wendy's life into a kind of tailspin that she tries to get out of with very few resources. I talk about many things in this episode, including the bonds we form with pets, our responsibility to other people, the making of the film, and much more! There are spoilers. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes and Sources: “I Think I’ve Come a Long Way”: “Wendy and Lucy” Actress Michelle Williams (IndieWire Interiors Journal Explores Location and Space in Kelly Reichardt’s Wendy and Lucy (Movie Maker Michelle Williams Finds a Safe Haven With Outsider Director Kelly Reichardt on Wendy and Lucy (LA Weekly) Interview: Michelle Williams (In Contention) Michelle Williams says "Wendy and Lucy" role a gift (Reuters) Interview: Kelly Reichardt on “Wendy and Lucy” (IFC) A Completely False Security: An Interview with Kelly Reichardt (Mubi) Exclusive: Wendy and Lucy Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt Discusses Her Slice of Life New Indie (FlavorWire) Kelly Reichardt by Gus Van Sant (Bomb Magazine) Wendy and Lucy Director Kelly Reichardt on Michelle Williams and Why Alaska Is Overrated (Vulture) Kelly Reichardt (Contemporary Film Directors) by Katherine Fusco and Nicole Seymour

In this episode, I explore the Dardenne brothers' 2014 film, "Two Days, One Night." Marion Cotillard stars as Sandra, a factory worker who tries to return to her job after a bout of depression only to find that her coworkers have voted to receive a bonus and eliminate her position. Over the course of a weekend, she visits each coworker and tries to convince them to support her in a second vote. I talk about my own experiences of working at a factory, struggling with depression, and living as a working class person. I also provide behind-the-scenes information about the making of the film and Marion Cotillard's preparation for her performance. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes and Sources: The Cinema of the Dardenne Brothers: Responsible Realism by Philip Mosley Criterion Collection edition of Two Days, One Night English translation of Petula Clark's "La nuit n'en finit plus" Interview: Marion Cotillard Talks ‘Two Days, One Night,’ Grueling Amount Of Takes, ‘The Immigrant,’ ‘Macbeth’ & More (IndieWire) Marion Cotillard on her Oscar-Nominated Performance in Two Days, One Night (Black Book) Marion Cotillard On Her Latest Cannes Film and Getting Over Edith Piaf (Variety) Marion Cotillard on the Political (and Personal) in Two Days, One Night (The Atlantic) Interview: Marion Cotillard (Two Days, One Night)(Trouble City) Outtakes: Marion Cotillard on Acting Prep and Understanding Depression for ‘Two Days, One Night’ (Thelma Adams) Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne Two Days, One Night Interview (Female) Two Days, One Night: The Dardenne brothers on making their ‘Belgian western’ (The Guardian) The Dardenne Brothers on Two Days, One Night and How They Work Together (Vulture) The Dardenne brothers interview: ‘The body is very important’ (TimeOut London) A Weekend with Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne (Interview)

In this episode, I explore Krzysztof Kieslowski's 1993 film, "Three Colors: Blue." Juliette Binoche plays a woman who loses her husband and daughter in a tragic car accident. Overwhelmed by grief, she tries to cut herself off from human connection and sever ties with the past and her memories. I provide behind-the-scenes information about the making-of the film and discuss key scenes and why they emotionally resonate with me. I also talk about the devastating loss of my father when I was just a teenager and detail my own struggle with grief. This episode contains spoilers. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: My episode on Birth My episode on Jackie My episode on Cleo from 5 to 7 My guest appearance on The Complete Podcast to talk about "No End" (1985) My episode on Dekalog My episode on The Diving Bell and the Butterfly My episode on L'avventura My episode on House of Sand and Fog All My Sources The Criterion Collection boxset of the Three Colors Trilogy Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe Blue: Bare Necessities by Nick James 10 Things I Learned: Three Colors by Abbey Lustgarten The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski: Variations on Destiny and Chance (Directors' Cuts) Krzysztof Kieslowski: Interviews, edited by Renata Bernard and Steven Woodward (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) Double Lives, Second Chances by Annette Insdorf

In this episode, I talk about Pablo Larrain's 2016 film, "Jackie." It looks at Jackie Kennedy's grief in the days after the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963. I explore how the film represents grief and trauma, delve into the real struggles Jackie faced after losing her husband, give information about the making of the film and Natalie Portman's performance, explain why the film is comforting to me as someone who has known a great deal of loss, and more. As I recorded this episode, the 13th anniversary of my father's death passed. I channel my heartbreak into the episode and go in-depth about losing him and how devastating his death has been for me. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: Mathieu Amalric's "Barbara" (2018) * Separation by W.S. Merwin "Jackie's Strength" by Tori Amos * La Vie En Rose (2007) My Episode on Jonathan Glazer's Birth All My Sources Pablo Larrain interview with Town and Country Stephane Fontaine interview with American Cinematographer Pablo Larrain interview with Film Comment Pablo Larrain interview with American Cinematographer Pablo Larrain interview with RogerEbert.com Pablo Larrain interview with Movie Maker Natalie Portman Interview with CNN Natalie Portman interview with SAG-AFTRA Natalie Portman interview with Collider Natalie Portman interview with Vanity Fair Natalie Portman interview with People Magazine Natalie Portman interview with The Scotsman *The Despair of Jackie Kennedy (Biography.com) Jackie Kennedy's interview with LIFE Magazine in 1963 Jacqueline Kennedy's Struggle After J.F.K.'s Assassination: The Nightmares, Drinking, and Suicidal Thoughts (Vanity Fair) Why Jacqueline Kennedy Didn't Take Off Her Pink Suit After JFK Was Assassinated (Biography.com) Side-by-Side comparison of the White Hour tour in JACKIE and the real television special (Youtube)

On this episode, I talk about Agnès Varda's 2000 documentary, "The Gleaners and I." It looks at people who glean in modern society, whether in the fields, at orchards, or after the markets have closed in Paris. With her camera, Varda inserts herself into the film, reflecting on ageing and how she gleans images. I talk about Varda's presence in the film, how she critiques the wastefulness in society, and why the film remains deeply relevant. I also include a discussion of the follow-up documentary she made in 2002, called "The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later" and how it's a powerful look at the afterlife that a film can have. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later (2002) My episode on Cleo From 5 to 7 My episode on Vagabond 60 Minutes segment on E-Waste China won't take our recycling Pressing On: The Letterpress Film My episode on I, Daniel Blake Monty Don's French Gardens My episode on The Secret Garden Who Killed My Father by Edouard Louis All My Sources: Agnès Varda’s Films Made the Invisible Visible (The Atlantic) Decade: Agnes Varda on “The Gleaners and I” (IndieWire) 2001 Interview with The Guardian Agnès Varda's last interview: 'I fought for radical cinema all my life' (The Guardian) “Curiosity is a good thing”: An Interview with Agnès Varda (Cleo Journal) An Interview with Agnes Varda (The Believer Magazine) Trash And Treasure: The Gleaners And I (Senses of Cinema) The Cinema of Agnès Varda: Resistance and Eclecticism by Delphine Benezet Agnes Varda: Between Film, Photography, and Art by Rebecca DeRoo Gendered Frames, Embodied Cameras: Varda, Akerman, Cabrera, Calle, and Maïwenn by Cybelle H. McFadden

In this episode, I talk about Nicolas Philibert's 2002 documentary, "To Be and To Have." It focuses on a small school in rural France where the kind and patient teacher, Georges Lopez, instills a sense of worth in all of his students and connects with them one-on-one. The film shows the dynamics between the students who range in age, from kindergartners to teenagers and also looks at some of their struggles. I talk about childhood, separation, nostalgia, the importance of school in my own life, and the impact that various teachers had on me. Full Show Notes: The Gleaners and I Marwencol A Man Named Pearl My episode on The Passion of Joan of Arc My episode on Cleo from 5 to 7 My episode on Dogfight My episode on The Mouth Agape Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Won't You Be My Neighbor Columbine Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Hamlet by Shakespeare Annie Dillard My episode on Dead Poets Society "Silicon Valley Came to Kansas Schools. That Started a Rebellion." (The New York Times) All My Sources: Nicolas Philibert: I have no idea what my films are about (The Guardian) Nicolas Philibert: interview (Time Out London) Être et avoir: The Medium and the Moment (Senses of Cinema) "A camera gives you incredible power over others" by Nicolas Philibert When avoir becomes more important than etre: now les enfants sue for slice of French film action (The Independent) Film's fallen hero fights on for his class (The Guardian) * "Massif Hit" by Geoff Andrew (Time Out London) * Back to basis by Richard Falcon (Sight and Sound) A Schoolroom Where Life is the Curriculum by Leslie Camhi (The New York Times)

In this episode, I explore Todd Haynes's 2002 film, "Far From Heaven." It's an homage to 1950s melodramas and stars Julianne Moore as Cathy Whitaker, a Connecticut housewife who develops a deep connection to her African American gardener (Dennis Haysbert) while her marriage starts to crumble when her husband (Dennis Quaid) starts struggling with his repressed homosexuality. I talk about melodrama, woman's films, Douglas Sirk, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, how the film looks at race, sexuality, and gender, and much more! Spoilers are in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: My episode on Birth Douglas Sirk films: All That Heaven Allows, Written on the Wind, Magnificent Obsession, Imitation of Life Frida by Julie Taymor The Hours by Stephen Daldry Melodrama Woman's film Rainer Werner Fassbinder Ali: Fear Eats the Soul by Fassbinder My Safe episode "Shallow" by Lady Gaga "Hey Jupiter" by Tori Amos My episode on Brief Encounter Carol by Todd Haynes All My Sources Todd Haynes: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series), edited by Julia Leyda Todd Haynes: From Fassbinder to Sirk and Back (A 2003 interview with the Criterion Collection) Todd Haynes interview with BBC Julianne Moore interview with Film Monthly Douglas Sirk interview with Film Comment Richard Brody - "Douglas Sirk's Glorious Cinema of Outsiders" (The New Yorker)

In this episode, I talk about Todd Haynes's 1995 film, "Safe." It stars Julianne Moore in her first collaboration with Haynes. Moore plays Carol White, a California housewife who comes down with a mysterious illness that could be a result of the chemicals and toxins in the environment. When her doctor and mainstream medicine offer her no help, she seeks relief and answers at a New Age treatment center called Wrenwood that espouses individualist self-help ideas. I talk about my own struggle with chronic health issues, how women are often not believed by doctors, why the film remains so relevant to the modern world we live in, and I also critique self-help messages. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full show notes: My episode on Birth My episode on Wanda My episode on Vagabond My episode on The Double Life of Veronique Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration by David Wojnarowicz Unrest documentary My sources: Todd Haynes: Interviews, edited by Julia Leyda Todd Haynes by Alison MacLean for Bomb Magazine, 1995

In this episode, I talk about the mysterious power and beauty of Jane Campion's 1993 film, "The Piano." It stars Holly Hunter as Ada McGrath, a Scottish woman who goes to New Zealand with her daughter, Flora, for an arranged marriage to Alisdair Stewart. Their marriage is troubled from the start, and Ada ends up falling for George Baines. I share my memories of watching the film for the first time and talk about themes of muteness, violence against women, and the complicated relationship between Ada and Baines. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes Dave Grohl quote about Billie Eilish My episode on Jonathan Glazer's Birth My episode on The Passion of Joan of Arc My episode on La Jetée My episode on James Ivory's Maurice My episode on Girl with a Pearl Earring My episode on Nancy Savoca's Dogfight My episode on The Enchanted Cottage My episode on Patricia Cardoso's Real Women Have Curves The Piano novel by Jane Campion and Kate Pullinger All My Sources Jane Campion: In the Scene by Ellen Cheshire Senses of Cinema profile of Jane Campion Alicia Malone's interview with Holly Hunter for Filmstruck Michael Nyman and Jane Campion on creating the soundtrack for the film (The Guardian) 20 Years After The Piano, We've All Failed Holly Hunter (The Atlantic) bell hooks's essay that includes critiques of The Piano Colonialism in The Piano (Cinema Oceania) Romanticizing Colonialism: Power and Pleasure in Jane Campion's The Piano by Reshela DuPuis