Girls On Film

Bonjour from Cannes! This week Anna Smith gives us a taste of the French Riviera live from the Festival de Cannes, catching some friends of Girls On Film out and about at the festival. Anna is joined by fellow critics Wendy Mitchell and Karen Krizanovich who give you their hot tips for films coming out of this year's Cannes, from international indies to big blockbusters. They chat about Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ground-breaking character in the newest instalment of Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. They also discuss the welcome increase in female-led films in the festival this year. Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu’s Tiger Stripes is also delved into, alongside other international films from Turkey, Argentina, Belgium, Finland, Mongolia, Italy… Anna also speaks with journalist and critic Valerie Complex, a year after her controversial Deadline article ‘Valerie Complex On Being Black At Cannes: How Microaggressions Marred My Festival Experience’. You can read the article here: https://deadline.com/2022/06/black-at-cannes-deadline-critic-valerie-complex-microaggressions-marred-her-festival-experience-1235037273/ Finally, Anna caught up with See-Saw films’ Head of TV and Film for Australia, Liz Watts, for a chat about the business of Cannes, and how it informs the year ahead for the film industry. Films mentioned in this episode include: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold, 2023 In Flames, Zarrar Kahn, 2023 The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed, Joanna Arnow, 2023 It’s Raining in the House, Paloma Sermon-Dai, 2022 If Only I Could Hibernate (Baavgai Bolohson), Zoljargal Purevdash, 2023 Tiger Stripes, Amanda Nell Eu, 2023 The Return or Homecoming (Le retour), Catherine Corsini, 2023 The Delinquents (Los delincuentes), Rodrigo Moreno, 2023 Nine Queens, Fabián Bielinsky, 2000 The Aura (El aura), Fabián Bielinsky, 2005 How to Have Sex, Molly Manning Walker, 2023 About Dry Grasses, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 2023 The Old Oak, Ken Loach, 2023 La Chimera, Alice Rohrwacher, 2023 The Piano, Jane Campion, 1993 Titane, Julia Ducournau, 2021 Rosalie, Stéphanie Di Giusto, 2023 Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet Lehdet), Aki Kaurismäki, 2023 The Royal Hotel, Kitty Green, 2023 The New Boy, Warwick Thornton, 2023 Club Zero, Jessica Hausner, 2023 Television mentioned in this episode include: Succession, 2018–2023 Also mentioned in this episode: BFI partners with Diversity in Cannes to celebrate Black women filmmakers during the Cannes Film Festival: https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/bfi-diversity-cannes-black-women-filmmakers The Palm Dog Awards: https://www.palmdog.com/ Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Producer: Lydia Scott Audio Producer: Benjamin Cook Assistant Producer: Eleanor Hardy Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer House band: MX Tyrants Thank you also to our Patreon Supporters and to Campari Lounge.

Some listeners may be activated by this episode, which contains some references to sexual assault. This episode of Girls On Film is a special on the powerful documentary feature, Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power, by director Nina Menkes. This film taps into so many important subjects relating to film and feminism. It has the power to open eyes, and change the way we think and shoot films. Anna Smith talked to Nina Menkes at a special preview screening held on 9 May 2023 by Girls On Film in association with BFI Distribution. Nina talks about the way in which the all-pervasive male gaze in filmmaking. Most films depict the man as an active subject, and the woman as a passive, fragmented object. She describes how this works, and the effect it has on our wider culture and on the behaviours of women and men. She also explains why queer cinema may be able to challenge this cinematic vocabulary more than others, and she talks about the responses she has had to the film, from audiences and film critics alike. Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power is in UK cinemas now. The BFI has scheduled a special season of Nina Menkes’ films, entitled CINEMATIC SORCERESS: THE FILMS OF NINA MENKES. It’s at the BFI Southbank from 6 to 31 May 2023 Other films discussed: Blade Runner The Cabbage Fairy Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles Metropolis Portrait of a Lady On Fire Vagabond Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Brought to you by Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio editor: Benjamin Cook Assistant Producer: Eleanor Hardy Principal Partners Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer.

Rachel Weisz joins Girls On Film to talk about playing twin sisters in the new Prime Video series Dead Ringers, along with writer Alice Birch. Both women executive produced the series and tell host Anna Smith about the collaboration that brought the show to the screen. Rachel tells how her love of the 1988 film inspired the idea of a gender flip of the central two characters, and explains the intricacies of playing twins. She and Alice discuss establishing the show’s unique tone, and share behind-the-scenes stories. The pair then take questions from the audience, who are members of Women in Film and TV (UK). Find out more about Women in Film and TV (UK) here: https://www.wftv.org.uk/ Watch Dead Ringers on Prime Video now Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA Production Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio editor: Cam Griffiths Assistant Producer: Eleanor Hardy Principal Partners Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer House band: MX Tyrants

Oscar-nominated actress Emily Watson joins Anna Smith to talk about her new film, God’s Creatures. First up, Wendy Lloyd and Holly Tarquini tell us about their new podcasts. Wendy’s Open To Criticism talks about representation in film criticism; while Holly’s The F-Rated Podcast features discussions with remarkable women in film. They speak about the reasons they launched podcasts, and both give their recommendations for films you can watch now. Emily Watson then makes her Girls On Film debut to talk about the challenging drama God’s Creatures, and the way it looks at gender and patriarchal society. She discusses the joys of working with two female directors, and her co-star Paul Mescal. She and Anna also look back on some of the highlights of her long and varied career so far, and talk about the industry as a whole. This segment contains discussion of sexual assault. God’s Creatures is in UK cinemas now. Other films and TV discussed: Rye Lane Blue Jean A Good Person Loving Highsmith Champions God’s Creatures Punch-drunk Love A Royal Night Out The Third Day Apple Tree Yard Chernobyl Breaking The Waves Hilary and Jackie Normal People The Fits Dune You can also hear Anna Smith on the latest episode of Open To Criticism. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Brought to you by Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Producer: Lydia Scott Audio editor: Benjamin Cook Assistant Producer: Eleanor Hardy Principal Partners Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer House band: MX Tyrants

Actors Sally Phillips, Ronni Ancona and Sophia Myles join host Anna Smith on stage at Cinemagic’s On The Pulse short film festival, for an episode recorded with an audience of young filmmakers on 25 March 2023. From the Queen’s Film Theatre in Belfast, Sophia Myles discusses entering the industry at the age of 15 and reuniting with her Mansfield Park co-star Lindsay Duncan. She also gives her advice to those hoping to make short films, shares her plans for a documentary and speaks frankly about her experiences in big budget films like Transformers: Age of Extinction. Comedy performers and writers Sally Phillips and Ronni Ancona next join the conversation, to talk about their company Captain Dolly, their working relationship and how the comedy scene has changed for women. Sally speaks about Smack the Pony, representation on screen and their plans for a romcom with Down’s Syndrome stars. And of course, Ronni Ancona treats us to her famed Olivia Colman impression. Members of the audience have fascinating questions for all three guests and more fun, feminist chat follows. Other films and TV mentioned: Doctor Who Outlander November 1st The Big Impression I’m Alan Partridge The Fast Show Mean Machine The Monk, The Mermaid & Molise Transformers: Age of Extinction Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Producer: Lydia Scott Audio Producer: Emma Butt Assistant Producer: Eleanor Hardy Interns: Sophie Adair and Mairead Maguire House band: MX Tyrants Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer. This episode is in partnership with Cinemagic Image: MT Hurson Stills Photography

Welcome to the climax of the Girls On Film Awards 2023! This third in a three-part episode was recorded at The Garden Cinema in London on 23 February 2023, with an intimate audience of nominees, film critics and industry supporters. Hosts Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold reveal the winners of the following categories: Best Publicity Campaign Diversity Badge of Honour Feminist Superhero Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set We hear from writer-director of She Will, Charlotte Colbert; previous winner and director of the BFI Film Fund, Mia Bays, intimacy co-ordinator Ita O’Brien, and writer Katy Brand. We also hear from women including broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon and nominees Ashanti Omkar, Emma Butt and Akua Gyamfi, who share their thoughts on diversity in the wake of the BAFTA Film Awards. Films and TV mentioned in this episode: Aftersun - streaming on MUBI now Don’t Worry Darling - digital download Girl Picture aka Girls Girls Girls (Tytöt tytöt tytöt) - BFI Player and digital download Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery - Netflix Good Luck to you, Leo Grande - Prime Video and digital Lady Chatterley’s Lover - Netflix Piggy - digital download The Silent Twins - digital download Till - digital download including Sky Store, Apple TV, Chili Triangle of Sadness - digital download The Woman King - digital download The Wonder - Netflix Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Michelle Tofi Intern: Eleanor Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer. With special thanks to The Garden Cinema for hosting the awards, to our category sponsors EON Productions, IMDb, Intimacy on Set and Netflix, to our reception sponsor Head Gear Films, and to our media partners, British Cinematographer magazine, Deadline, Scala and Time Out.

The Girls On Film Awards are back for a second year, and you are warmly invited to join the audience! This second in a three-part episode was recorded at The Garden Cinema in London on 23 February 2023, with an intimate audience of nominees, film critics and industry supporters. Hosts Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold reveal the winners of the following categories: Best Cinematographer - for which our media partner is British Cinematographer magazine Best Ensemble Acting sponsored by Netflix The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb Best Feature Film sponsored by EON Productions We hear from stars including Sheila Atim (The Woman King) and presenters including Afi Okaidja (Rocks), Kerry Fox, Tricia Tuttle and Col Needham. Other films mentioned in this episode, and where to watch them: Aftersun - streaming on MUBI now Ali & Ava - Netflix and on demand Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Disney+ and on demand Causeway - Apple TV+ Corsage - streaming on MUBI and on demand Elvis - digital on demand Everything Everywhere All At Once - Prime Video and on demand Gangubai Kathiawadi - Netflix Grandkids - coming soon Mother and Son - currently unavailable Nanny - Prime Video Nezouh - currently unavailable Nope - on demand The Power of the Dog - Netflix The Quiet Girl - BFI Player and on demand She Said - on demand Till - on demand including Amazon, Sky Store and Apple TV Triangle of Sadness - on demand The Woman King - on demand Women Talking - still in cinemas The Wonder - Netflix Listen out for the next part of the awards ceremony coming soon! Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Michelle Tofi Intern: Eleanor Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer. With special thanks to The Garden Cinema for hosting the awards, to our category sponsors EON Productions, IMDb, Intimacy on Set, and Netflix, to our reception sponsor Head Gear Films, and to our media partners, British Cinematographer magazine, Deadline, Scala and Time Out.

The Girls On Film Awards are back for a second year, and you are warmly invited to join the audience! This first in a three-part episode was recorded at The Garden Cinema in London on 23 February 2023, with an intimate audience of nominees, film critics and industry supporters. Hosts Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold reveal the winners of the following categories: Best Female Friendship on Screen Best Documentary Feature Best Production Design Best Composer We hear from stars including Sheila Atim on behalf of The Woman King, Kathryn Ferguson, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Kave Quinn, and presenters including directors Philippa Lowthorpe and Waad Al-Kateab, film critic Wendy Mitchell, and composer Nainita Desai. Other films mentioned in this episode: After Yang All The Beauty And The Bloodshed Babylon Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Blonde Catherine Called Birdy Devotion Don’t Worry Darling Elvis Fadia’s Tree Fire Of Love Girl Picture aka Girls Girls Girls aka Tytöt Tytöt Tytöt I Wanna Dance With Somebody Last Flight Home Living Mr Malcolm’s List Nope Nothing Compares She Said Tár The Silent Twins The Swimmers The Woman King Women Talking Listen out for the next part of the awards ceremony coming soon! Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Michelle Tofi Intern: Eleanor Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer. With special thanks to The Garden Cinema for hosting the awards, to our category sponsors EON Productions, IMDb, Intimacy on Set and Netflix, to our reception sponsor Head Gear Films, and to our media partners, British Cinematographer magazine, Deadline, Scala and Time Out.

This episode celebrates the achievements of two women who have had decades of experience in the industry, as well as one who is breaking new ground. BAFTA and Oscar-winning Costume designer Sandy Powell OBE, Prop Buyer Judy Ducker, and film critic and author Hanna Flint join Anna Smith to talk about their work in the film industry. First, Sandy Powell OBE, who has worked on films including The Favourite, The Irishman, Carol and most recently Living, talks about her career, and what it means to receive the BAFTA Fellowship award, which will be presented to her at the BAFTA Awards on 19 February 2023, airing on BBC One and iPlayer from 7pm-9pm. She speaks about the pressure to make actresses look stereotypically ‘sexy’ and how she’s railed against this throughout her career. Next, Anna welcomes Judy Ducker, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th British Film Designers Guild Production Design Award this Saturday 18 February 2023. Judy talks about her fascinating career working in the art department, giving a rare insight into production design, prop buying, and working with Emma Thompson and Colin Farrell. Finally, film critic Hanna Flint joins Anna to talk about her new book, Strong Female Character, and why she decided to take an autobiographical approach to writing about film. Anna and Hanna also discuss whether the nomination for Florence Pugh for Don’t Worry Darling, which is up for an award in the Girls On Film Awards for Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy On Set, is contentious. A spoiler-filled debate ensues! Sandy Powell's work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694309/ Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Cam Griff Intern: Eleanor Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer.

Emmett Till’s cousin Deborah Watts speaks candidly about the BAFTA-nominated film Till, which is in cinemas and also available on digital download. Anna Smith also speaks to writer Ellen E Jones about this powerful film directed by Chinonye Chukwu. It tells the true story of Mamie Till-Bradley, whose 14-year-old son Emmett was brutally murdered in 1955. The film follows her fight for justice and features an incredible performance from Danielle Deadwyler, who has been nominated for Leading Actress at the BAFTAs. We are also happy that Till has been nominated at the Girls On Film Awards, for Best Feature sponsored by EON Productions. Till is in cinemas and on digital Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Emma Butt Intern: Ellie Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer.