Films for the future

To celebrate our 100th episode, Executive Editor Orla Smith hosts nine regular contributors sharing their picks for a film which can be constructive for the world and illuminate something about the people and society around us. On this episode

  • Orla Smith and Support the Girls (3:35)
  • Alex Heeney and Proxima (9:41)
  • Caitlin Merriman and The Lady in the Van (15:21)
  • Debbie Zhou and Lust, Caution (19:35)
  • Lena Wilson and Teeth (24:28)
  • Andrew Kendall and The English Patient (27:19)
  • Emily Garside and Pride (32:23)
  • Fiona Underhill and Empire of the Sun (36:39)
  • Lindsay Pugh and Ishtar (41:00)
  • Brett Pardy and The Farewell (45:57)
Contributors:
  • Emily Garside (@EmiGarside), Writer, Researcher, and Theatre Maker. Visit her website.
  • Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste), Editor-in-Chief, Seventh Row.
  • Andrew Kendall (@DepartedAviator), Film Critic, Stabroek News.
  • Caitlin Merriman (@CaitlinSnark).
  • Brett Pardy (@AntiqueiPod), Associate Editor, Seventh Row.
  • Lindsay Pugh (@womaninrevolt), Contributing Editor, Seventh Row. Writer, Woman in Revolt.
  • Orla Smith (@orlamango), Executive Editor, Seventh Row.
  • Fiona Underhill (@FionaUnderhill), Editor-in-Chief, JumpCut Online.
  • Lena Wilson (@lenalwilson), Culture Writer. Visit her website.
  • Debbie Zhou (@debbie_zhou), Managing Editor, Rough Cut.

Episode Notes:

  • Read Alex's interview with Proxima director Alice Winocour
  • Read Alex's 2014 review of Pride
  • Read Orla's interview with The Farewell director Lulu Wang

Related Episodes

  • Ep. 51: Working Mothers: Proxima & Baby Boom
  • Ep. 1: Leave No Trace

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