Through The Lens

Olivia Fredrickson and Ellen Hiestand

Calling all cinephiles!! We are a podcast dedicated to discussion on the love of different films/tv series, directors, and the overall love of cinema. Each week we will discuss a beloved film/tv series or director of our choice and dive into what we love (or don't love) about that week's topic.

Episodes

  1. The Fantastical Film World of Francois Truffaut: The 400 Blows (Les 400 Coups) (1959)

    2023-07-18

    The Fantastical Film World of Francois Truffaut: The 400 Blows (Les 400 Coups) (1959)

    Join us for a brand new, freshly recorded episode where we discuss the unabashedly transgressive cinematic world of The French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague) and famous director Francois Truffaut through his highly regarded film "The 400 Blows" (Les 400 Coups).

    1h 2m
  2. From the Vault: Frances Ha (2012) Dir. Noah Baumbach

    2023-06-28

    From the Vault: Frances Ha (2012) Dir. Noah Baumbach

    It's been a long time...sorry! Enjoy this previously recorded episode from 2021 where Ellen and Olivia discuss Noah Baumbach's delightfully playful, heart-warming and classic film about the struggles of young womanhood and friendship. Stay tuned for brand new episodes coming soon, we promise!

    49 min
  3. From the Vault: Isle of Dogs (2018) Dir. Wes Anderson

    2021-06-22

    From the Vault: Isle of Dogs (2018) Dir. Wes Anderson

    Surprise! A special previously recorded episode from the vault (recorded in late January) where Ellen and Olivia discuss all things French Nouvelle Vague, the Auteur Theory and Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs (2018). You won't want to miss our first episode on an animated film, it is assured to be a Wes-tastic time!

    49 min
  4. Saturday Night's Alright for a Podcast! Rocketman (2019)

    2021-06-19

    Saturday Night's Alright for a Podcast! Rocketman (2019)

    After a few months hiatus, Ellen and Olivia are back for the start of season 2 where they take a look (and listen) at Dexter Fletcher's 2019 musical- biopic Rocketman, that tells the life story of the great Elton John. Welcome back and we hope you enjoy!

    43 min
  5. F*ck You Pay Me! Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas (1990)

    2021-01-27

    F*ck You Pay Me! Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas (1990)

    We're back! Enjoy our first episode of the new year where we discuss the amazing mob classic Goodfellas by the legendary Martin Scorsese and dive deep into the world of Henry Hill and his life story of being in the mob.

    46 min
  6. Holiday Special Part Two: The Office, Glee, Schitts Creek, and Orange is the New Black Xmas Episodes + 2 Special Guests!

    2020-12-26

    Holiday Special Part Two: The Office, Glee, Schitts Creek, and Orange is the New Black Xmas Episodes + 2 Special Guests!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Olivia and Ellen here at TTL! This part 2 of our Holiday special episodes, we discuss four different Xmas episodes (The Office- Christmas Party, Schitts Creek-Merry Christmas Johnny Rose, Glee-A Very Glee Christmas, Orange is the New Black-Can't Fix Crazy) with our two biggest fans and special guests Emily and Sabrina.

    23 min
  7. Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954) and stayin' classy with Snifters

    2020-12-08

    Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954) and stayin' classy with Snifters

    This episode Ellen and Olivia discuss the famous Alfred Hitchcock 1954 film, Rear Window, and learn some new classy lingo from the 40's and 50's!

    45 min
  8. Fruit Flies, Fun, and Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015)

    2020-11-09

    Fruit Flies, Fun, and Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015)

    This week Ellen and Olivia take their first dive into the Romantic/Drama world of cinema and discuss John Crowley's 2015 film, Brooklyn, which also features one of their favorite leading ladies, Saoirse Ronan.

    33 min
  9. The Majestical World of Taika Waititi's "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" (2016)

    2020-10-11

    The Majestical World of Taika Waititi's "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" (2016)

    Welcome to our first episode! This week, Ellen and Olivia dive into Taika Waititi's 2016 film, "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" and discuss and analyze the many working parts of the film as well as Taika's directing.

    48 min
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About

Calling all cinephiles!! We are a podcast dedicated to discussion on the love of different films/tv series, directors, and the overall love of cinema. Each week we will discuss a beloved film/tv series or director of our choice and dive into what we love (or don't love) about that week's topic.

Information

  • Creator
    Olivia Fredrickson and Ellen Hiestand
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Olivia Fredrickson and Ellen Hiestand
  • Show Website
    Through The Lens