Breaking records at the box office, and sparking tons of thought-provoking articles in the process, Wonder Woman has become the must-see movie of the summer. In this special episode we are joined by freelance film critic Kristen Lopez to discuss the representation of women in the film, the role of minorities, how the acceptance of […]
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June
04
Changing Reels Ep. 20 – Magic Mike XXL
posted by Courtney Small
What do male strippers and diversity in cinema have in common? It turns out a whole lot. This week we kick off the summer by taking a joyous road trip with the boys from Magic Mike XXL. In diving into Gregory Jacobs’ film, we touch on topics such as female empowerment, racial and gender depictions, […]
May
07
Changing Reels Ep. 18 – Pariah
posted by Courtney Small
How does a teenager come to terms with her sexual identity in an environment that refuses to acknowledge who she really is? This is the predicament that 17-year-old Alike finds herself in as she tries to navigate an overbearing mother, a father in denial and her own quest to find a relationship. We celebrate LGBT […]
April
21
Changing Reels Ep. 17 – The Wailing
posted by Courtney Small
What happens when a cop, a shady shaman, a Japanese stranger and a mysterious woman collide? Well, let’s just say things don’t go well for the village caught in the middle. In this episode of Changing Reels we attempt to decipher the various themes permeating Na Hong-jin’s gloriously disturbing horror film The Wailing. Before jumping […]
April
10
Changing Reels Ep. 16 – Memories of Murder
posted by Courtney Small
Two vastly different cops are tasked with trying to solve Korea’s first serial murder case ever in Bong Joon-ho’s 2003 film Memories of Murder. A visually captivating crime drama that festers in one’s mind, the film’s blend of mystery and dark comedy will keep you on the edge of your seats. In discussing the film, […]
March
24
Changing Reels Ep. 15 – Timecrimes
posted by Courtney Small
A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time….and that is the least of his problems. In this episode, we discuss Nacho Vigalondo’s brilliantly constructed science fiction tale Timecrimes. Part thriller and part dark comedy, Vigalondo ensures that no moment is wasted in this film. While other time travel tales get […]
March
15
Talking Kong: Skull Island on See You Next Wednesday
posted by Courtney Small
It is rare that you get to talk about King Kong the fighter and lover in the same night. So it was a treat to be invited on The AV Club recommended podcast See You Next Wednesday to discuss the blockbuster Kong: Skull Island. On the show we also discussed the laughably bad 1986 love […]
March
12
Changing Reels Ep. 14 – Upstream Color
posted by Courtney Small
In episode 14 of Changing Reels, we dive into Shane Carruth’s experimental science fiction drama Upstream Color. The film is a love story revolving around two individual who find themselves inexplicably drawn together after being the victim of an unthinkable crime. Exploring themes of memory and identity, and featuring brilliant sound design, there is plenty […]
February
25
Changing Reels Ep. 13 – Beyond the Lights
posted by Courtney Small
The world of pop music is often explored in film through a satirical lens. Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Beyond the Lights is one of those rare films that takes an honest look at the complexities of the industry. Centered around a romance between a pop star and a police officer, the film boldly examines topics such as […]
February
23
Talking Oscar Predictions on the LAMBcast
posted by Courtney Small
We are only a few days away from the movie industry’s biggest night! To help you fill out those last minute Oscar pool ballots, I stopped by the LAMBcast podcast to discuss my predictions for who will be taking home golden statues on Sunday night. Listen to the episode and let us know if you […]
February
12
Changing Reels EP. 12 – A Huey P. Newton Story
posted by Courtney Small
Spike Lee has been one of the most prolific directors ever since he burst onto the scene with 1986 She’s Gotta Have It. Effortlessly moving from features to shorts to documentaries to television, there is little he cannot do. However, many still question whether or not Lee deserves to be on the top ten list […]
January
28
Changing Reels Ep. 11 – The Red Turtle
posted by Courtney Small
Studio Ghibli is revered all over the world for their films that feature lush animation and inventive stories with universal themes. As the studio’s latest film, The Red Turtle, hits theaters, we decided to take a closer look at the companies’ first international production. Directed by Michaël Dudok de Wit (highly recommend you read our interview […]
January
19
Talking Most Anticipated Movies of 2017 on the LAMBcast
posted by Courtney Small
On the latest episode of the LAMBcast podcast, I joined the panel to discuss five films that we are each looking forward to in 2017. Shockingly, the conversation was not dominated by sequels or franchises, though several do make an appearance. Needless to say we barely cracked the surface of all the cinematic treats that […]
January
14
Changing Reels Ep. 10 – Sita Sing the Blues
posted by Courtney Small
It is often said that nothing in life comes for free. Well in the case of artist Nina Paley, that is not entirely true. Paley decided to give her animated film Sita Sings the Blues to the masses free of charge. Using the epic Hindu poem as a catalyst for exploring the crumbling nature […]
December
30
Changing Reels Ep. 9 – Fireworks Wednesday
posted by Courtney Small
It is a celebration of Iranian cinema on this episode of the show. First up we seem to have Ana Lily Amirpour’s A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night on the brain as Courtney’s short film, Kevin Hamedani’s In Her Place, stars Shelia Vand, who famously played the lead in Amirpour’s breakthrough film. Andrew opts […]
December
16
Changing Reels Ep. 8 – Last Holiday & Millions
posted by Courtney Small
As Christmas quickly approaches, we decided to break from our usual format and keep things loose and fun. So instead of discussing our short films selections we are taking a look at two underappreciated Christmas-ish films. First Courtney praises the diversity in the Queen Latifah vehicle Last Holiday, and then Andrew dives into his deep […]
December
03
Changing Reels Ep. 7 – The Midnight Swim
posted by Courtney Small
Sarah Adina Smith’s The Midnight Swim is not a film that can easily be summarized. At its core it is a family drama about the connection between three half-sisters and their mother who has mysteriously gone missing. However, it also features elements from the found footage genre, a wonderful musical number, a shawl that is […]
November
20
Changing Reels Ep. 6 – Medicine for Melancholy
posted by Courtney Small
Our first Listener’s Choice episode of Changing Reels is a bit of a Barry Jenkins lovefest. While we spend the bulk of the time discussing Jenkins’ Medicine for Melancholy, I take a few moments to show love to Jenkins’ latest work Moonlight and Andrew reflects on watching Jeremy Saulnier’s Green Room in the wake of […]
November
12
Talking Doctor Strange on the Lambcast
posted by Courtney Small
On the latest episode of the Lambcast podcast, I joined the panel to dissect Marvel’s newest superhero offering Doctor Strange. While the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is yet another origin story, we discussed whether the visuals and performances were enough to give the film its own unique flavour. We also take a […]
November
05
Changing Reels Ep. 5 – The Bling Ring
posted by Courtney Small
In the latest episode of the Changing Reels Andrew and Courtney find themselves on opposite sides as they debate Sofia Coppola’s 2013 film, The Bling Ring. Inspired by real life events, the film follows a group celebrity obsessed teens whose love of fame leads them to start stealing from the very stars they adore. As […]
