Carolyn Talks..., Podcast

Carolyn Talks 'Maddy Mania' with Host Maddy Myer

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:55:58 GMT

Fellow YouTube and podcast host Maddy Myer joined me to discuss MADDY MANIA, her new entertainment channel where she interviews professionals in such industries as Broadway and wrestling, what it's like taking that leap and hos it differs to her work as a film publicist.

#CarolynTalks #FilmCritic #Podcast #Interview

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Carolyn Talks 'Abanitu' with Filmmaker Brooke Obie

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:23:04 GMT

Filmmaker, journalist, and novelist Brooke Obie joined me to discuss ABANITU: A Family Documentary, her debut feature film and documentary about her ancestor Lucy Obie, a woman who started a family legacy of farming and resiliency through strife in 1906, North Carolina.

For screening information for ABANITU, visit Brooke's official website at https://www.brookeobie.com/films/abanitu-film/

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Carolyn Talks 'Dua Ji' with Filmmaker YuHan Tsai

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:59:25 GMT

Filmmaker YuHan Tsai, joined me for the SXSW 2026 premiere of her short film DUA JI, starring award-winning Taiwanese actress KueiMei Yang 楊貴媚 as a daughter unable to fully grieve her mother's passing when her desire to perform certain ancestral rights is denied due to patriarchal customs.

DUA JI co-stars hiaKeui Chen陳家逵, YuPing Wang王渝屏, and JieFei Huang黃婕霏

Visit YuHan's official webpage at https://yuhantsai.com/

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Carolyn Talks 'Mermaid' with Filmmaker Fia Perera

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:22:10 GMT

Writer, director, and producer Fia Perera joined #CarolynTalks, to discuss her feature film MERMAID, about Cassie (Devyn McDowell), a Transgender 10-year-old who finds understanding and protection with Pepper (Arturo Luiz Soria), a world weary and grieving drag queen who reluctantly let's the little girl into her heart and under her sequined wing.

#LGBTQ #IndepdentFilm #Interview #Podcast

For film details, visit https://www.pererapictures.com/about-9, or https://www.pererapictures.com/

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Carolyn Talks 'Them That's Not' with Filmmaker Mekhai Lee

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:46:46 GMT

Writer, director and actor Mekhai Lee joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss THEM THAT'S NOT, his short film starring Angel Theory as a deaf queer poet caught between her feelings of grief at her Grandmother's passing, and feeling isolated amongst her family members at the funeral.

#LGBTQ #ShortFilm #Disability #Interview #FilmCritic

THEM THAT'S NOT co-stars Biko Eisen-Martin and Carrie Compere, and is an official selection at the 2026 #SXSW Film Festival.

Follow Mekhai on social media https://www.instagram.com/lifeofkhaiii__/

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Carolyn Talks 'Mistake' with Filmmaker Honey Lauren

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:25:23 GMT

Filmmaker and producer Honey Lauren spoke with me about her latest dramatic feature MISTAKE, starring Dominic Bogart as an intersex man in America's deep south in 1941, whose relationship with his girlfriend Lily (Jiji Heis) is his only comfort in their small town filled with people that don't understand him or her.

MISTAKE co-stars Matt Bogart and Kay Lenz, and co-produced with Erik Bakken and David Schultz.

https://www.destroyallmedia.com/mistake-film.html

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Carolyn Talks 'Montréal, ma belle' with Filmmaker Xiaodan He

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:47:29 GMT

Writer and director Xiaodan He joined me to discuss MONTREAL, MA BELLE, her award-winning dramatic feature starring Joan Chen as a 53-year-old Chinese Canadian immigrant learning to carefully embrace her sexuality as a lesbian in spite of cultural, familial expectations, and her own insecurities.

Co-produced by Red Dawn Productions, Montréal, ma belle (Montreal, My Beautiful) costars Charlotte Aubin and John Xu, and is currently screening in at select theatres in Canada. https://www.montrealmabelle.com/

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Carolyn Talks 'The Unexpected Reunion' with Filmmaker ZhiMin Hu

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:22:04 GMT

In my #CarolynTalks interview with the short film THE UNEXPECTED REUNION filmmaker ZhiMin Hu, we discuss how the members of a family represent the different staged of grief after the sudden loss of a loved one, and ZhiMin's approach to filmmaking after being inspired by Les Miserable

THE UNEXPECTED REUNION stars Brenda Kamino, Christina Song, John Ng, Samantha Wan, and Peter Fernande, and produced by Upfilm Productions.

Visit ZhiMin's official website at https://zhiminhu.com/

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Carolyn Talks 'Solstice' with Filmmaker and Animator Luke Angus

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:22:58 GMT

Filmmaker Luke Angus, joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss SOLSTICE, his award winning animated short film about Tulak, an Inuit man living in the Artic Circle counting down the endless days of never ending sunlight and isolation, until he can spend the nights under the stars with his wife Luka.

#AnimatedFilm #ShortFilm #Interview #3danimation

You can watch Solstice, and Luke's previous short film ALIENATED on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@LukeAngusAnimator

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Carolyn Talks 'The Breaking Ice' with Filmmaker Anthony Chen

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:01:00 GMT

Sometime ago, over 2years actually, filmmaker @antchen took the time to sit down with me to discuss his film newest feature at the time THE BREAKING ICE 燃冬. In the film three, strangers are brough together by chance in northern China, where they form a life changing bond through loneliness and curiosity, to challenge each other and themselves to not be afraid of the unknown.

#TheBreakingIce stars Zhou Dongyu, Liu Haoran, Qu Chuxiao, and was produced by Anthony's company @giraffe.pictures.

*This interview was originally recorded at TIFF 2023, but wasn't published due to the file being lost, and I purely by chance I found it again and wanted to publish it as my first #CarolynTalks interview for 2026. With everything going on in the world, I thought it would be appropriate with the film's themes of loneliness, connection, and looking forward to new positive futures.

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Carolyn Talks 'In the Room' with Filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:27:37 GMT

In this interview for #CarolynTalks, I speak with award-winning Afghani filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed about her latest documentary IN THE ROOM, about the psychological toll war in Afghanistan has had on women.

In the film Brishkay speaks to four incredible women, Mozhdah Jamalzada, Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, Vida Samadzai, Sahar Parniyan, and Shogofa Sediqi who've each made their own indelible marks on Afghani culture, media, politics, and history.

Visit Brishkay's website for additional information about her work and how to view the film: https://www.brishkayahmed.com/

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Carolyn Talks 'Plastic Surgery' with Filmmaker Guy Trevellyan and Actress Anna Popplewell

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:40:23 GMT

Filmmaker Guy Trevellyan and actress Anna Popplewell joined me to chat about PLASTIC SURGERY, a dramatic medical disaster short film about the physical impact of microplastics on the human body and the psychological impact on a trauma doctor caught between her duty to her patients, herself, and her unborn child.

PLASTIC SURGERY was produced by Guy's company Nice Guy Pictures.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Thief / Anngeerdardardor' with Filmmaker Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:54:29 GMT

THE THIEF or Anngeerdardardor in East Greenlandic, is the first professional short film produced Ammassalik Island, and filmmaker Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken, joined me to speak about what inspired him to make this special unscripted short about Kamil, a Tasiilaq teen searching for the beloved dog he believes has been stolen, and perhaps something more.

#CarolynTalks #ShortFilm #Interview #FilmCritic

#TheThief, which is an award-winning 2026 Oscar qualifier stars Kamillo Ignatuussen as Kaali, Mikkel Paalu P. Bianco as Bartilaa, and Simujooq Ikila, the film was produced by Asbjørn H. Kelstrup.

It is distributed by https://weshort.com/collection?s=11919

*Images courtesy of WeShort.

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Carolyn Talks 'Satisfied' with Filmmakers Melissa Haizlip and Chris Bolan

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:07:12 GMT

Award-winning filmmakers Melissa Haizlip and Chris Bolan spoke to me about their documentary SATISFIED that gives and intimate behind the scenes look at the life of Renée Elise Goldsberry; the ups and downs, disappointments, and joys of her personal life and career, including her Tony award winning role in the Broadway production of 'Hamilton'.

SATISFIED is available to stream on AppleTV, VoD and distributed by @AuraEnter

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Carolyn Talks 'For the Culture' with Show Creator and Host Amanda Parris and Director Allison Duke

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:02:50 GMT

For the season 2 premiere of their PoV docuseries FOR THE CULTURE, with Amanda Parris, show creator, writer, and host Amanda Parris, and producing director Allison Duke joined me to discuss how they wanted the new season to differ and improve on the first, covering multiple topics important to Black diasporans globally such as dating, tourism, and sports, and how the subjects covered reflect the current political and social landscape.

To donate to Jamaica Hurricane Melissa disaster relief funds please visit: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/

#ForTheCulture streams for free on #CBCGem, and was coproduced with Allison's company https://www.oyamediagroup.com/

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Reel Asian 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Diamonds in the Sand' with Filmmaker Janus Victoria

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:55:16 GMT

Filmmaker Janus Victoria joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss DIAMONDS IN THE SAND, her film starring Lily Franky as a man who runs from his life in Japan to Manila in a desperate attempt to escape the shadow of Kodokushi, 'the lonely death'.

#FilipinoFilm #JapaneseFilm #IndepedentFilmmaker #FilmCritic #Interview

#DiamondsInTheSand costars Maria Isabel Lopez and Charlie Dizon, and screened at the @reelasianfilmfest 2025.

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Carolyn Talks 'Black Man, Black Man' with Animator and Filmmaker Frank E. Abney

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:53:59 GMT

Award-winning animator and filmmaker Frank E. Abney III joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN, his latest animated short film. We discussed how the black & white film is a step forward in his creative process as a director and writer, working with actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Aldis Hodge, who also co-produces the film, and how the animation film industry has changed over the years.

#Animation #AnimatedFilm #ShortFilm #Interview #IndependentArtist

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Reel Asian 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Tears Burn to Ash' with Filmmaker Natalie Murao

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:04:41 GMT

Filmmaker Natalie Murao joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss her short film TEARS BURN TO ASH starring Veena Yamano as a young fourth generation Japanese Canadian (Yonsei), trying to find a connection to her Japanese ancestry during an all too brief trip to the country.

#ReelAsian #Interview #AsianCinema #JapaneseFilm

#TearsBurnToAsh screened at the 2025 @reelasianfilmfest⁩. Visit Natalie's website for more information on her work and screening schedules: nataliemurao.com

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Reel Asian 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Akashi' with Filmmaker and Actress Mayumi Yoshida

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:28:25 GMT

AKASHI writer, director, executive producer, and lead actress Mayumi Yoshida, joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss her debut feature film about an artist returning home to Japan, her family, and the memories of a place and people who no longer feel as familiar as they once did after ten years of absence.

#AkashiFilm #JapaneseFilm #Interview #Podcasr

#Akashi costars Hana Kino, RyoTajima, Kimura Bun, and Kunio Murai, and was produced by Mayumi's production company musubiarts.com

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Carolyn Talks 'Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising' Director Shane Belcourt and Producer Tanya Talaga

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:18:24 GMT

Canadian filmmakers and co-writers Shane Belcourt and Tanya Talaga joined me to discuss their documentary NI-NAADAMAADIZ: RED POWER RISING, chronicling the life and struggles of of Ojibway Warriors Society leader Louis Cameron and Anishinabeg youth leaders and members of the American Indians Movement who lead a series of sit-ins and protest actions for Indigenous rights in Canada throughout the early 1970s.

Shane is an award-winning Metis filmmaker, and Tanya is an Anishinaabe journalist, author, and producer.

#IndigenousRights #FirstNations #IndigenousHistory #CarolynTalks #Interview

Official trailer at https://www.youtube.com/@UCqftVRUgb2bDgKEs4Nabbew

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Carolyn Talks 'Marriaginalia' with Filmmaker Hannah Cheeseman

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:11:45 GMT

Award-winning filmmaker and actress Hannah Cheeseman joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss MARRIAGINALIA about the words unsaid in a marriage where the words left unsaid linger in the space of their comfort with each others.

#Marriaginalia stars Kayla Lorette and Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll

#ShortFilm #FilmCritic #Interview #IndependentFilm #Podcast

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Carolyn Talks 'Chín (Ripe)' with Filmmaker Solara Thanh Bình Đặng

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:34:19 GMT

Writer, director, and executive producer Solara Thanh Bình Đặng, joined me to discuss Chín, her gothic fairytale short about a young Vietnamese woman whose life on her father's durian farm on the Mekong Delta, is about to change when she meets people significant to her life in her dreams and reality.

#CarolynTalks #Interview #FilmCritic #VietnameseFilm

Chín, which translates to Ripe in English stars Hayley Ngọc Mai and Samuel An, had it's international premiere at #VIFF and was produced by @naltobelproductions

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Fantasia IFF 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Foreigner' with Filmmaker Ava Maria Safai

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:15:41 GMT

Writer, director, and producer Ava Maria Safai joined me at @FantasiaFest 2025, to discuss her debut feature length horror FOREIGNER about the trauma of cultural erasure and assimilation experienced by Yasi (Rose Deghan), a young girl attempting to fit into her new Canadian school after immigrating with her family from Iran.

#CarolynTalks #Fantasia2025 #IndependentFilm #FilmCritic #Interview

Foreigner is produced by @harlequintheatresociety , and had its world premiere in the in the Septenrion Shadows platform.

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Carolyn Talks 'Sudan, Remember Us' with Filmmaker Hind Meddeb

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:31:55 GMT

In this episode of #CarolynTalks award-winning documentarian Hind Meddeb discusses her 2025 documentary SUDAN, REMEMBER US, in which she documents Sudanese youth during the 2019 and 2020 revolution using poetry, music, art, and writing as tools of resistance against the ongoing genocide, colonialism, and oppression perpetrated by the imperial forces tearing their homeland apart.

#SudanRememberUs #KeepEyesOnSudan #Interview #FilmCritic #BoycottDubai

Visit @watermelonpicturesco , for screening information.

List of aid organizations for Sudan aid relief:

www.khartoumaidkitchen.org

sapa-usa.org

www.darfurwomenaction.org

Mutualaidsuda.org

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2VQ3HVQ8B5AC2

https://linktr.ee/SavingAlGeneina

https://chuffed.org/project/126780-tky-alaabasy-2

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Carolyn Talks 'The Way We Talk 看我今天怎麼說' with Filmmaker Adam Wong

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:37:17 GMT

Award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker Adam Wong 黃修平 spoke with me for #CarolynTalks about his new dramatic feature, THE WAY WE TALK 看我今天怎麼說,, about a trio of deaf young adults, Sophie, Wolf, and Alan learning to navigate a world where they face discrimination, roadblocks, and disapproval in their personal and professional lives.

#TheWayWeTalk #看我今天怎麼說 stars Neo Yau 游學修, Chung Suet Ying 鍾雪瑩, and Marco Ng 吳祉昊 , and was co-written by SeeKing, 1000springs, and Ho Hong 何康 .

#HongKongFilm #Interview #Podcast #Deaf #Cantonese #SignLanguage

The film is produced and distributed by @illume_films and @OneCoolFilmProduction

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Toronto JFF 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Seppuku: The Sun Goes Down 切腹：日が沈む' with Lead Cast Masayuki Deai, Takeshima Yuka, and Sasada Yuka

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:54:17 GMT

For the North American premiere of their dramatic period film SEPPUKU: THE SUN GOES DOWN 切腹：日が沈む, actors Masayuki Deai, Takeshima Yuka, and Sasada Yuka spoke with me about portraying a samurai experiencing fear at the prospect of dying, a wife tasked with supporting her family through her grief and her close relationship with her maid.

#CarolynTalks #JapaneseMovie #Samurai #Interview

#SeppukuTheSunGoesDown #切腹日が沈む was directed by Yuji Kakizaki, and screened at the @JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre 2025 Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Interpreting for the interview was conducted by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc.

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Toronto JFF 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'River Returns 光る川' with Filmmaker Masakazu Kaneko

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:13:15 GMT

For the Canadian premiere of his period drama RIVER RETURNS 光る川 filmmaker Masakazu Kaneko 金子雅和 spoke with me about working with his young lead actors Asuka Hanamura, Yo Aoi, Sanetoshi Ariyama, and using the traditional Japanese visual storytelling artform of Kamishibai to tell a time traveling folktale of honoring traditions and nature rather than sacrificing them for modernisation.

#光る川 #CarolynTalks #JapaneseFilm #Interview

#RiverReturns premiered at the 2025 Toronto Japanese Film Festival hosted by @JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre

Interpreting for the interview was conducted by by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc.

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Carolyn Talks '40 Acres' with Producer Jennifer Holness and Actress Jaeda LeBlanc

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:18:46 GMT

Following the theatrical release of their film #40Acres, producer Jennifer Holness and actress Jaeda LeBlanc joined me to talk about developing the films characters with director R. T. Thorne, and it's not so far fetched dystopian and postapocalyptic themes, and how their feelings about the Canadian film industry and the world has changed since working on the film.

#CarolynTalks #Interview #FilmCritic #canadianfilm

40 ACRES was co-written by Thorne, Glenn Taylor and Lora Campbell, and stars Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Greyeyes, Kataem O'Connor, Leenah Robinson, and Milcania Diaz-Rojas.

#40Acres is distributed by @StrikeMedia

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Toronto JFF 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'She Taught Me Serendipity' with Director Akiko Ohku

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:15:58 GMT

For the North American premiere of her earnest romantic comedy SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY, director Akiko Ohku joined me to discuss working with actor Riku Hagiwara to find the balance in his character's Konishi's introverted nature with his blossoming love and appreciation for the small moments in life, and being inspired by the film's themes of spontaneity, and world events.

#CarolynTalks #JapaneseFilm #Interview #Podcast #

#SheTaughtMeSerendipity #今日の空が一番好き、とまだ言えない僕は stars Yuumi Kawai and Aoi Ito.

The film had it's North American premiere at the 2025 #TorontoJFF @JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre

Based on the original novel Kyou no Sora ga Ichiban Suki, to Mada Ienai Boku wa" (今日の空が一番好き,とまだ言えない僕は), the film was adapted for the screen by Fukutoku Shusuke (福徳秀介).

Interpreting for the interview was conducted by by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc.

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Carolyn Talks 'Boxcutter' with Director Reza Dahya and Lead Cast Ashton James and Zoe Lewis

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:25:37 GMT

Toronto Director Reza Dahya and lease cast Ashton James and Zoe Lewis joined me for #CarolynTalks to chat about their film BOXCUTTER, which follows aspiring musician Rome, and artist Janaya from the west site of the bustling city to its heart at Yong & Dundas as they confront what it means to be an artist in today's social media driven society how to navigate the way their individual outlooks shapes their perceptions of each other.

#CanadianFilm #Interview #Toronto

#BOXCUTTER was written by Chris Cromie, and distributed by @gametheoryfilms3831

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Toronto JFF 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Cells at Work!' with Director Takeuchi Hideki and Producer Takeguchi Ikumi

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:45:42 GMT

CELLS AT WORK! はたらく細胞 Director Takeuchi Hideki and producer Takeguchi Ikumi of WB Japan, sat with me for the 2025 Toronto Japanese Film Festival premiere of the first live-action feature film adaptation of the famous manga and anime series created by Shimizu Akane.

#HatarakuSaibo #Manga #Anime #CarolynTalks #Interview #FilmCritic #JapaneseFilm

#CellsAtWork #はたらく細胞 was adapted for the screen by Tokunaga Yuichi, produced by #WBJapan and stars Mei Nagano, Takeru Satoh, Mana Ashida, Sadao Abe, Koji Yamamoto, and Riisa Naka

Interpreting by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc.

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Carolyn Talks 'Village Keeper' with Filmmaker Karen Chapman and Producer Enrique Baniqued

Sat, 31 May 2025 21:03:02 GMT

Award-winning Filmmaker Karen Chapman and first-time producer Enrique Miguel Baniqued of VILLAGE KEEPER joined me to discuss the creative, logistical, and chaotic process of producing an independent film in Toronto.

#VillageKeeperFilm #CarolynTalks #Interview #CanadianFilm #Toronto

#VillageKeeper won the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards.

The film premiered at #TIFF24 where I interviewed Karen and lead actresses Olunike Adeliyi and Zahra Bentham.

For screening information follow the film's official account at https://www.instagram.com/p/DIPs4Fat0kj/

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Carolyn Talks 'The Old Woman with The Knife 파과' Film Review

Wed, 28 May 2025 02:07:55 GMT

In this new episode of Carolyn Talks Film Review, I chat about director Min Kyu-dong's action THE OLD WOMAN WITH THE KNIFE 파과, starring Lee Hye-young and as deadly assassin Hornclaw and Kim Sung-cheol as her nemesis.

#TheOldWomanWithTheKnife #파과 is based film Gu Byung-mo's 2013 novel of the same name translated into English by Kim Chi-young.

Co-staring Shin Shi-a, Yeon Woo-jin, Kim Moo-yul, and Kim Kang-woo, the film is distributed internationally by @wellgousa Images and trailer courtesy of WellGo.

#CarolynTalks #KoreanMovie #filmreview #Action #영화리뷰

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Carolyn Talks 'Art For Everybody' with Documentary Filmmaker Miranda Yousef

Wed, 14 May 2025 17:49:10 GMT

Director and editor Miranda Yousef joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss her debut feature documentary ART FOR EVERYBODY about the life, work, and consumption of Thomas Kincade, one of America's and modern history's most prolific and commercialized artists.

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HotDocs 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Betrayal' with Documentary Filmmaker Lena MacDonald

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:29:56 GMT

Documentary filmmaker Lena MacDonald joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss her film BETRAYAL, about the life and isolation of Cindor Reeves, a man who risked and lost everything when he decided to turn state's evidence against his brother-in-law, Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia tried and convicted of committing war crimes by The Hauge.

#BetrayalDocumentary #HotDocs #FilmCritic #Interview

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HotDocs 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Red Girl Rising' with First Nations Activist Joyce Crone

Sat, 03 May 2025 18:43:05 GMT

Haudenosaunee, Mohawk activist and educator Joyce Jonathan Crone joined me for the #HotDocs festival premiere of RED GIRL RISING, the documentary short about her work as an Indigenous communities advocate and founder of www.hopearises.ca.

#RedGirlRising was directed by Faith Howe and Kim Stadfeld.

#HotDocs #ShortFilm #CarolynTalks #FirstNations #interview #LandBack

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Carolyn Talks 'Before You' with Filmmaker and Producer Lauren Melinda

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:57:37 GMT

Filmmaker Lauren Melina joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss her short film BEFORE YOU, in which a young mother Maya (Tala Ash) looking back to a past abortion and the way the perceptions of her own memories change through sound, colours, and emotions.

'Before You' costars Adam Rodrigues as Avi, Maya's husband who's own grief and anger plays a part in how Tala's emotions are coloured.

#ShortFilm #WomensRights #FilmaDirector #FilmCritic #interview

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Carolyn Talks 'Where We Stay' with Filmmaker Florence Bouvy

Thu, 01 May 2025 03:44:36 GMT

Writer and director Florence Bouvy joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss her short film WHERE WE STAY, about two best friends, Daniel (Emmanuel Ohene Boafo) and Carry (Michael Muller) discovering their love for each other deepening into something more as Carry's life draws to an end after a long battle with terminal illness.

#QueerFilm #LGBTQ #Interview #FilmCritic #Podcast

Filmed on location in the Netherlands, 'Where We Stay' Premiered at the Palm Springs International Short film Festival and screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival.

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Carolyn Talks 'Sinners' with Production Designer Hannah Beachler

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:39:11 GMT

Oscar winning Production Designer Hannah Beachler joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss her stunning work on #SINNERS the multi-genre period feature by filmmaker Ryan Coogler. We spoke how she used the concept of duality, colour schemes, history, and spirituality as inspiration for the eye-catching set pieces.

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Carolyn Talks 'Canadian Adobo' with Filmmaker Ken Donguines for National Canadian Film Day

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:11:44 GMT

To celebrate the 2025 National Canadian Film Day, writer, director, and producer Kent Donguines joined me to discuss hos feature documentary CANADIAN ADOBO, and how his Filipino heritage and culture inspires his art and career.

National Canadian Film Day is an annual that was created in 2012 by Reel Canada to celebrate and raise awareness of all the amazing filmmakers, creatives, and stories made by and for Canadians.

*This episode of Carolyn Talks..., was recorded live on YouTube

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Carolyn Talks 'National Canadian Film Day' with Reel Canada Founders Jack Blum and Sharon Croder

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:14:25 GMT

Reel Canada founders Jack Blum and Sharon Corder joined me to discuss creating the organisation and the National Canadian Film Day program (held April 16th this year), and using film to teach Canadian students and immigrants new to the country, about Canada and the Canadian film industry.

#ReelCanada #CanFilmDay #Interview #FilmCritic #CanadianFilms

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Carolyn Talks 'Memories of Love Returned' with Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:49:49 GMT

For #CarolynTalks, director, actor, and photographer, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine joined me to talk about his award-winning documentary MEMORIES OF LOVE RETURNED. Ntare shared the challenges of his 22 years long journey to creating this film to pay homage to Uganda photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo, who for 50 years took hundreds of thousands of beautiful portraits of the people of Uganda.

#MemoriesOfLoveReturned #Documentary #Uganda #BlackFilmmaker #FilmCritic

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Carolyn Talks 'My Dead Friend Zoe' with Filmmaker Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:34:51 GMT

In this episode of #CarolynTalks, filmmaker Kyle Hausmann-Stokes joined me to discuss his debut feature film MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE, which is based on Kyle's own life, starring Sonequa Martin-Green and Natalie Morales as Merit and Zoe, to best friends whose complicated feelings for each other keeps them tethered through their life in the U.S. Army and even death.

#MyDeadFriendZoe was co-written with Cherish Chen and A.J. Bermudez and co-stars Ed Harris, Gloria Ruben, Morgan Freeman, and Utkarsh Ambdukar.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Oscars 2025 and Hollywood' with Culture Critic and Journalist Candice Frederick

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:02:42 GMT

Culture Critic and Journalist Candice Frederick joined me for Carolyn Talks.., to discuss the films nominated for the 2025 Oscars and the state of Hollywood. We discussed the culture of Hollywood shifting towards more conversative narratives in films and TV, GenAI in film, the culture of celebrity, and how they influence audiences and the work we do as critics and journalists.

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Carolyn Talks 'Paying For It' with Filmmaker Sook-yin Lee

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:36:55 GMT

In this episode of #CarolynTalks, I chat with director and writer Sook-yin Lee about her humorous and thought provoking film PAYING FOR IT. Co-written with Joanne Sarazan, based on the real experiences the real experiences of a couple, Chester (Dan Beirne) and Sonny -Sook-yin's alter ego played by Emily Lê - who embark on a journey of self-discovery that challenges and reshapes how they view life, love, and sex, their perceptions and biases on relationships.

#PayingForItMovie #Interview #CanadianFilm #FilmCritic #GraphicNovel

#PayingForIt premiered at #TIFF24, and is based on the 2001 graphic novel written by Chester Brown.

*Trailer and images courtesy of TIFF, and Route 504.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Quest: Everest' with Filmmaker and Climber Alex Harz

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:23:15 GMT

Filmmaker, mountaineer, and athlete Alex Harz joined me to talk about his documentary THE QUEST: EVEREST, in which he documents in 2D and VR format, his epic quest to climb to the top of the world, Mount Everest, and meeting the Sherpa, the indigenous people of the Himalayas, the various cultures, and reaching the summit with expedition leader, Tashi Sherpa.

#CarolynTalks #MountEverest #MountainClimbing #Documentary #FilmCritic #interview

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Carolyn Talks 'Young Werther' with Filmmaker José Lourenço

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:21:30 GMT

Writer and director José Lourenço joined me for #CarolynTalks to chat about his film YOUNG WERTHER based on the1774 novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Johann Wolfgang Goethe. José and I chatted about adapting the language of the novel for a modern day film and working with actors Douglas Booth, Alison Pill, and Patrick J. Adams to work out the speech and relationship dynamics of their characters.

#FilmCritic #Interview

#YoungWertherMovie premiered at #TIFF24 and stars Amrit Kaur and Iris Apatow.

*Trailer and film still courtesy of @LionsgateMovies

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Carolyn Talks 'Nosferatu: Vampires and Gothic Mythology in Cinema' with Scholar Madeline Potter

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:39:29 GMT

Scholar and researcher of 19th century gothic mythology and literature, Madeline Potter joined me to discuss representations of NOSFERATU, the films and character in the 2024 film adaptation by Robert Eggers, and F.W. Murnau's 1922 adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 gothic horror novel, 'Dracula'.

#Nosferatu #Nosferatu2024 #Vampire #CarolynTalks #interview

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Carolyn Talks 'Paris 70' with Filmmaker Dani Feixas Roka

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:44:07 GMT

Writer, director and producer, Dani Feixas joined me to talk about PARIS 70, his multi-award winning short film about Jan a son trying to cope as his aging mother Angela's caretaker, who uses a white lie as a way to prompt Angela to take trips down memory lane as everything she knew and loved is stripped away by Alzheimer's.

Thank you to our interpreter Gerard for taking part and translating for Dani and myself.

#CarolynTalks #Interview #FilmCritic

#Paris70 @paris70film was written by Nach Solis, and stars Luisa Gavasa as Angela, Alain Hernandez as Jan, and Neus Asensi as Marta.

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Carolyn Talks 'Corpse Fishing' with Filmmaker Jean Liu and Actress Harmonie He

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:05:09 GMT

For Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with writer and director Jean Liu and actress Harmonie He about their short film CORPSE FISHING, in which Harmonie plays Yan, a girl desperate to find her missing father even if means striking up an unlikely bargain with Old Bo (Jizhong Zhang), a corpse fisher who spends his days and nights searching the river for the bodies of lost souls along the shores of the Yellow River, in the Hubei Region of central China.

#CarolynTalks #ShortFilm #Interview #podcast

#CorpseFishing and the character of Old Bo, is based on the life of Wei Xinpeng, a real 'Body Fisher' in China.

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Carolyn Talks 'Endling' with Filmmaker Kelly Yu

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:44:24 GMT

Independent filmmaker Kelly Yu joined me to talk about her sophomore short film ENDLING, about Dennis (Dennis Dun, Big Trouble in Little China, Year of the Dragon) the aging caretaker for Pao Pao, the very last living gold fish on earth. We discussed the film's themes of mortality, worthiness, and depression juxtaposed with its bright and whimsical narrative and visual style. And how Kelly and I saw similarities to Jon Snow and Ken Wantanabe's performance in THE LAST SAMURAI.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Piano Lesson' with Hair and Makeup Department Heads Andrea Bowman and Para Malden

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:44:28 GMT

Heads of the Hair and Makeup Departments Andrea Mona Bowman, and Para Shardé Malden joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss their work on the film adaptation of August Wilson THE PIANO LESSON, and careers in Hollywood working on various film and TV projects such as 2024's #TheColorPurple and #WomenInTheMovement

#ThePianoLesson is available for streaming on Netflix. #FilmCritic #Interview #HairAndMakeup

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Carolyn Talks 'MAWTINI (My Homeland)' with Filmmaker Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:11:11 GMT

For her short film MAWTINI (My Homeland) director and producer Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller spoke with me about making a story to honor her Palestinian heritage, and the struggle and trauma of displacement from the land experienced by her people, Canadian First Nations, and immigrants in Canada.

#CarolynTalks #Mawtini #RPFF2024

MAWTINI stars Rena Dine, and Monique Mojica screened at the 2024 Regent Park Film Festival, in Toronto. Visit Fateema's official website for information on where to screen the film at www.khafeefdamproductions.com/news

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Carolyn Talks 'A Matter of Sharing' with Writer and Actress Akiko Iwase

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:07:44 GMT

During TIFF24, I met with stage and screen actress and writer Akiko Iwase to chat about the challenges of adapting her stage play A MATTER OF SHARING for the 2023 feature film directed by Shinji Kuma. We spoke of her path to becoming an actress, writer, and working in Japan and North American film industries.

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Reel Asian 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'NIKAH' with Filmmaker Mukaddas Mijit

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:28:05 GMT

Filmmaker Mukaddas Mijit joined me for the premiere of her film NIKAH, to discuss this dramatic mid-length feature through which she gives the world just a brief look into the life of young Uyghur women through the eyes of Dilber (Guzalnur Uchqun), a 27-year-old young living under constant surveillance with her family in the North Western regions of China.

#CarolTalks #ReelAsian28 #FemaleDirector

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'The Substance' with Culture Reporter and Film Critic Candice Frederick

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:37:32 GMT

Senior Culture Reporter and Film Critic of the Huffington Post Candice Frederick, joined me to chat about Coralie Fargeat's horrifically thought provoking THE SUBSTANCE, starring Demi Moor and Margaret Qualley, as a former and aspiring Hollywood starlet doing whatever she can to stay relevant and beautiful in society's eyes, however she can.

#TheSubstance #DemiMoore #MargaretQualley #CarolynTalks #FilmCritic

#TheSubstance had its North American premiere at #TIFF24 and is available for viewing on @mubi

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'Gülizar' with Filmmaker Belkıs Bayrak

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:27:43 GMT

Writer and director Belkıs Bayrak spoke with me about her debut feature film about Gülizar (Ecem Uzan), a Turkish young woman whose life is traumatically changed when she's sexually assaulted on her way to meet her fiancé Emre (Bekir Behrem)to begin final preparations for their wedding in Kosovo.

#Gulizar #CarolynTalks #TIFF24 #SHWHTIFF24 #TIFF #TurkishFilm

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'Before They Joined Us' with Filmmaker Arshile Egoyan

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:35:46 GMT

Writer and director Arshile Egoyan joined me for #CarolynTalks during #TIFF2024 to discuss his short film BEFORE THEY JOINED US in which he depicts how war and immigration changes the ways children look at their parents and the choices they're forced to make in unimaginable circumstances.

#BeforeTheJoinedUsFilm #ArmenianFilm #CanadianFilm #TIFF24 #TIFF #Interview

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'Village Keeper' with Filmmaker Karen Chapman and Lead Cast

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:53:43 GMT

Writer and Director Karen Chapman, and actresses Olunike Adeliyi and Zahra Bentham joined #CarolynTalks to chat about VILLAGE KEEPER, Karen's debut feature film about the secrets mothers keep, how women can subconsciously deprive themselves of the most simple pleasures, and the effects of shared trauma between mothers and daughters.

#VillageKeeper premiered in the Discovery program of the 2024 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #TIFF24 #TIFF #BlackCinema #CanadianFilm

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FantasiaFest24 - Carolyn Talks 'Kryptic' with Director Kourtney Roy and Actor Jason Deline

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:41:24 GMT

Director Kourtney Roy and actor Jason Deline joined me for #CarolynTalks, to chat about their supernatural thriller KRYPTIC, about a woman Kay (Chloe Pirre) who's venture into the forests of British Columbia in search of a missing cryptozoologist leads to cryptic and undefined supernatural encounters.

Written by Paul Bromley, KRYPTIC premiered at 2024 @FantasiaFest 2024. #Fantasia #FantasiaFest24 #SupernaturalFilm #CanadianFilm #filmcritic

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'A Sisters' Tale' with Filmmaker Leila Amini and Afsaneh Salari

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:48:16 GMT

In her feature documentary A SISTERS' TALE, filmmaker Leila Amini reveals her sister Nasreen's journey to finding the pieces of herself lost over 14 years of being a wife and mother, through her passion to become a professional singer in Iran.

Joining Leila for the interview was producer Afsaneh Salari who acted as interpreter and shared her own challenges and blessings of producing a film like this.

#TIFF24 #CarolynTalks #Documentary #TIFF #FilmCritic

#ASistersTale had its International Premiere at #TIFF24

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NYAFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'Ichiko 市子' with Filmmaker Akihiro Toda 戸田彬弘

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:17:08 GMT

Writer and director Akihiro Toda 戸田彬弘, spoke with me for #CarolynTalks about his dramatic feature IICHIKO starring Hana Sugisaki as Ichiko, the enigmatic young woman running from a past she fears and doesn't understand, and a possible future with her boyfriend Hashikawa (Ryuya Wakaba) who finds more questions than answers the more he searches for her.

#JapaneseFilm #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #FilmCritic #Interview

#Ichiko had its North American Premiere at the 2024 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival.

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'Boong' with Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:42:43 GMT

During #TIFF24 I had the pleasure of speaking with writer and director Lakshmipriya Devi about her debut feature film BOONG, about the precocious Boong (Gugun Kipgen), who travels from his home in Manipur to Moreh, in Northern India to find his long lost father in the hope of increasing his mother Mandakini's (Bala Hijam), happiness.

#TIFF #SHWHTIFF24 #CarolynTalks #IndianFilm #AsianCinema #FilmCritic

#Boong premiered in the Discovery and Net Wave programs at the 2024 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival.

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'The Wolves Always Come at Night' with Filmmaker Gabrielle Brady

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:57:16 GMT

Filmmaker Gabrielle Brady joined me for #CarolynTalks to chat about her hybrid docu-drama THE WOLVES ALWAYS COME AT NIGHT cowritten by the film's leads Daava (Davaasuren Dagvasuren) and Zaya (Otgonzaya Dashzeveg), about the far reaching effects of climate change on the the Mongolian steps, the people and their culture.

#TheWolvesAlwaysComeAtNight #MongolianFilm #Mongolia #AsianCinema #TIFF24 #TIFF

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'The Mountain' with Director Rachel House

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:07:31 GMT

Director and actress Rachel House spoke with me during #TIFF24 for the premiere of her debut feature film THE MOUNTAIN about three best friends Sam, Bronco, and Mallory who decide to go on their first grand adventure to the top of the Taranaki Maunga in New Zealand.

#TIFF #Maori #RachelHouse #CarolynTalks #FilmCritic #Interview

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TIFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'On a Sunday at Eleven' with Filmmaker Alicia K. Harris

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:32:57 GMT

Award-winning filmmaker Alicia K. Harris joined me during #TIFF24 to talk about her short film ON A SUNDAY AT ELEVEN, that depicts the importance of natural hair in all its forms and intricacies for Black girls through the eyes of young aspiring ballerina Angel.

#TIFF2024 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #ShortFilm #CarolynTalks

#OnASundayAtEleven premiered in the Short Cuts Program @TIFF 2024.

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NYAFF24 - Carolyn Talks 'Snow in Midsummer' with Filmmaker Chong Keat Aun

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:19:55 GMT

Taking the traditional form of Cantonese theatre from the stage to film, Malaysian filmmaker Chong Keat Aun explores a rarely discussed and little known time in the country's history, the May riots of 1969, when politics created a rift between the many ethnic tribes, leading to the massacre and disappearance of an unknown number of members of the Chinese community.

#SnowInMidsummer had its U.S. Premiere at the 2024 #NYAFF24 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival , where it won the Uncaged Award for best feature film.

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'The Killers' with Filmmakers and Actress Shim Eun-kyung

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:23:51 GMT

Directors Kim Jong-kwan, Roh Deok, Chang Hang-jun, Lee Myung-Se, and their creative muse actress Shim Eun-kyung joined me for #CarolynTalks to talks about their multi-genre omnibus film, and homage to noir, THE KILLERS, which had its World Premiere at @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival .

#TheKillers #ShimEunKyung #KoreanFilm #AsianCinema #NYAFF24 #NYAFF2024 #ShortFilm #FilmFestival #FilmCritic #Interview

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' with Filmmaker Pat Boonnitipat and Actor Billkin Assaratanakul

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:08:40 GMT

For the North American premiere of their emotional family feature HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES หลานม่า, filmmaker Pat Boonnitipat พัฒน์ บุญนิธิพัฒน์ and actor Billkin Assaratanakul พุฒิพงศ์ อัสสรัตนกุล, joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss creating new bonds with our elders, the challenges of going from creating and starring in drama series to film, and what aspects of the film has resonated with them the most.

#หลานม่า #PatBoonnitipat #พัฒน์ บุญนิธิพัฒน์ #Billkin #BBillkin #พุฒิพงศ์#อัสสรัตนกุล #ThaiFilm #AsianCinema #FamilyFilm #NYAFF24 #NYAFF2024 #FilmCritic #Interview

#HowToMakeMillionsBeforeGrandmaDies #หลานม่า premiered at @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival where it won the Audience Award. I co-stars stars Usha Seamkhum and Tu Tantevejakul.

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Riversi' with Filmmaker Adrian Teh

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:56:44 GMT

Malaysian writer, Director, and producer Adrian Teh joined me for #CarolynTalks to chat about RIVERSI, his time loop dramatic action film and feature directorial debut about Akdid (Beto Kusyairy), a hostage negotiator man desperate to beat time and reverse fate no matter the cost.

#Reversi which also stars Shiqin Kamal, and Hasnul Rahmat, had its North American Premiere at the 2024 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival #RerversiFilm #MalysianFilm #AsianCinema #SciFiFilm #FilmCritic #NYAFF24 #NYAFF2024

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Carolyn Talks 'You Think You Grown: Dismantaling Adultification" with Filmmaker Chanel Dupree

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:32:23 GMT

Independent filmmaker Chanel Dupree joined me to talk about her debut feature film and documentary "YOU THINK YOU GROWN: Dismantling Adultification", in which she and a group of Black women in various fields of studies and vocations including trauma counselling, discuss and examine how the "adultification" of young Black girls creates lasting individual and cultural trauma.

#CarolynTalks #Documentary #BlackCulture #FemaleFilmmaker #BlackWomen

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Frankenstein Father 프랑켄슈타인아버지' with Filmmaker Choi Jae-young

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:37:02 GMT

For the @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival International Premiere of his debut feature FRANKENSTEIN FATHER 프랑켄슈타인아버지, writer and director Choi Jae-young spoke with me about its themes of the nature and responsibility of parenthood and the dynamics of fathers and sons and men and boys.

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Operation Undead ชพ๑สมรภูมิคืนชีพ' with Creative Team and Cast

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:58:08 GMT

OPERATION UNDEAD ตัวอย่างเต็ม 'ช.พ.๑ สมรภูมิคืนชีพ', director Kongkiat Komesiri, producer Lakkana 'Naam' Palawatchai, and actors Nonkul, Awat Ratanapinth, and Ping Guntapatt, joined me for the World Premiere of their film to talk about war making monsters of boys and men, and the forgotten history of Thailand's place in WWII.

#ชพ๑ #ชพ๑สมรภูมิคืนชีพ #OperationUndead premiered at @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival #NYAFF24 #CarolynTalks #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #ThaiFilm #Thailand

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Breaking and Re-Entering' with Director Leo Wang and Actor Kent Tsai

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:52:34 GMT

For the @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival World Premiere of their heist/reverse heist film BREAKING AND RE-ENTERING [還錢], director Leo Wang and actor Kent Tsai joined me to chat about balancing the comedy and action, and creating chemistry between the actors to make their found family dynamic work.

#NYAFF2024 #NYAFF24 #CarolynTalks #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #TaiwaneseFilm #Taiwan

#BreakingAndReEntering stars Chen Bolin, Cecilia Choi, JC Lin, Frederick Lee, and Wu Kang-ren.

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Front Cover' with Actor Jake Choi

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:37:17 GMT

Actor Jake Choi joined me for #CarolynTalks to share his thoughts on looking back at his 2016 film FRONT COVER written and directed by Ray Yeung. We spoke about the film being as much about the burgeoning romance between Chinese-American fashion stylist Ryan (Choi), and Ning the proudly Chinese actor played by James Chen, as it is about the culture clash and acceptance between them.

# NYAFF2024 #NYAFF24 #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #FrontCoverFilm

#FrontCover was presented as a special screening at the 2024 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Three Seasons' with Filmmaker Tony Bui

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:56:34 GMT

Writer and Director Tony Bui joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss his award winning film THREE SEASONS, which broke ground in 1999 as the first Vietnamese-American film to be filmed in Vietnam after the lifting of the post-war embargo. The film serves as a window into life of the people in Ho Chi Minh City at juncture of the people trying to adjust to the encroachment of westernization into their culture, people, and country.

#VietnameseFilm #NYAFF2024 #NYAFF24 #AsianCinema #FilmFestival

#ThreeSeason which stars Don Duong, Zoe Bui, Tran Manh Cuong, Nguyen Huu Duoc, and Harvey Keitel, had was presented as a special screening at the 2024 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival

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NYAFF 2-24 - Carolyn Talks 'Fly Me to the Moon' with Writer and Director Sasha Chuk

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:54:41 GMT

For the North American Premiere of her debut feature film FLY ME TO THE MOON, writer and director Sasha Chuk spoke with me about using her own life as a young girl learning to adapt to a new life and city in Hong Kong as inspiration for the film and her decision to step in front of the camera to play the grown up version of her lead character Yeun Yeun.

#HongKongFilm #AsianCinema #CarolynTalks

#FlyMeToTheMoon had its North American premiere at the 2024 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'The Cursed Land' with Filmmaker Panu Aree

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:15:21 GMT

Noted Documentarian Panu Aree joined #CarolynTalks, to chat about his debut dramatic feature and the second ever Thai Muslim horror film, THE CURSED LAND แดนสาป, Co-written with Kong Rithdee, and starring Ananda Everingham and Jennis Oprasert, the film portrays a father and daughter learning to coexist in their new home amidst supernatural horrors of the Djinn, and their grief following the loss of their wife and mother.

#TheCursedLand #แดนสาป had its North American premiere at the 2024 @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival

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#ThaiFilm #AsianCinema #Interview #HorrorFilm

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Supposed' with Actors Ananda Everingham and Pat Chayanit

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:27:23 GMT

For the North American premiere of their film #สมมติSupposed at #NYAFF2024, actors Ananda Everingham and Pat Chayanit joined me to talk about how their characters Non and Dear build a romance while not showing their true selves to each other.

สมมติ SUPPOSED @MajorGroup was written and directed by Thanakorn Pongsuwan, who passed away in 2020.

#CarolynTalks #ThaiFilm #AsianCinema #Interview #เพราะความรักมันไม่ใช่เรื่องสมมติ

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NYAFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Not Friends' with Lead Actors and Creative Team

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:50:07 GMT

In this Interview for #CarolynTalks, I speak with Director Atta Hemwadee, actors Anthony "Tony" Buisseret, Thitiya “Baipor” Jirapornsilp, and producer Baz Poonpiriya for their film NOT FRIENDS, about a group of students who in the quest to make the perfect short film in memory of their friend Joe, realize the importance of cherishing the people in our lives before they're gone.

#NotFriends #เพื่อนไม่สนิท which also stars Pisitpol Ekaphongpisit as Joe, had its North American premiere at the 2024 #NewYorkAsianFilmFestival. #NYAFF2024

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Carolyn Talks 'How the West Was One' with Filmmaker Razieme Iborra

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:24:43 GMT

Writer and Director Razieme Iborra joined Carolyn Talks..., to chat about recontextualizing the idea of what a "Cowgirl" is in her documentary HOW THE WEST WAS ONE. In the film, Razieme follows three young women, Elle, Annie, and Morgan as they define what being a 'Cowgirl' means to them, and their place in the American west.

#CarolynTalks #Documentary #Interview #FilmCritic

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TorontoJFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Tsugaru Lacquer Girl' with Director Tsuruoka Keiko

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:54:42 GMT

For Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with director Tsuruoka Keiko about her film TSUGARU LACQUE GIRL starring Hotta Mayu as Miyako, a young woman who doesn't let her shyness and the doubts of others deter her from achieving her dream to be a professional Tsugaru-nuri lacquer artisan.

#TsugaruLacquerGirl also stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Ryota Bando, Toshiya Miyata, Reiko Kataoka, and is based on the novel “Japan Dignity” by #TakamoriMiyuki.

#CarolyTalks #JapaneseFilm #TJFF #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #filmcritic

Interpretation for our interview was done by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyU4gir-DOTyrQQqviHFekQ

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Carolyn Talks 'Love, Jamie' with Producer Andrew Fredericks

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:01:21 GMT

In this episode of #CarolynTalks, I speak with Producer Andrew Fredericks about the documentary short LOVE, JAMIE directed by Karla Murthy. The film shares some of the experiences of Jamie Diaz, a transgender female artist who used whatever tools available to her in prison to create amazing paintings, and aspires to create the world's largest collection of queer art.

#ShortFilm #LGBTQFilm #FilmCritic

#LoveJamie is part of the 2024 #PBS American Masters special shorts series honoring #LGBTQ+ creators.

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/love-jamie-short/

To learn about Jamie and the fundraiser to help her get on her feet post incarceration visit her official website at https://www.jamiediazart.com/

Visit Karla's official website at https://www.karlamurthy.net/

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Toronto JFF 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Matched' with Filmmaker Uchida Eiji

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:14:14 GMT

During the 2024 Toronto Japanese Film Festival, filmmaker and author Uchida Eiji 内田英治, joined me to chat a bit about his mystery MATCHED (マッチング), starring Tsuchiya Tao as a wedding planner who makes a dangerous match on a dating app.

Based on his Novel "Matching", the film had its North American Premiere at the festival and stars Sakuma Daisuke #SnowMan Kaneko Nobuaki, Sugumoto Tetta, and Katayama Moemi.

#Carolyn Talks #JapaneseFilm #TJFF #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #filmcritic

Interpretation for our interview was done by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc. https://momofilms.com/about

#Carolyn Talks #JapaneseFilm #TJFF #AsianCinema #FilmFestival #FilmCritic

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HotDocs 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Death of a Saint' with Documentary Filmmaker Patricia Bbaale Bandak

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:49:05 GMT

Filmmaker Patricia Bbaale Bandak, joined me for Carolyn Talks Podcast, to chat about her documentary DEATH OF A SAINT, which is a personal visual diary to her late mother Imelda who was killed when Patricia was a child, and her own daughter Imelda. In the film, Patricia journeys from her home in Denmark, to her homeland in Uganda in search of answers on who her mother was.

The film premiered at the 2024 #HotDocs Film Festival. #CarolynTalks #FilmCritfic #Interview #FemaleFilmmaker

Visit https://www.monolitfilm.dk/, for more information on Patricia's previous films.

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HotDocs 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'So This is Christmas' with Documentary Filmmaker Ken Wardrop

Tue, 07 May 2024 13:44:34 GMT

Writer and Director Ken Wardrop spoke with me about his new film #SoThisIsChristmas, a documentary about what Christmas, a time meant to be about communal support and happiness means to regular people for whom the holiday has become a burden to live up to social standards they can't meet or afford.

#ChristmasFilm #Christmas #Documentary #FilmCritic #interview

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Carolyn Talks '7 Beats Per Minute' with Filmmaker Yuqi Kang and Free Diver Jessea Lu

Sat, 04 May 2024 17:03:47 GMT

For #CarolynTalks, filmmaker Yuqi Lu, and champion free diver Jessea Lu joined me to chat about their documentary 7 BEATS PER MINUTE, in which audiences are given a unique in depth into what it takes for Jessea to push her physical and mental limits to reach record breaking depth.

#7BeatsPerMinute #Documentary #FreeDiver #JesseaLu #filmcritic

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HotDocs 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'XiXi' with Documentary Filmmaker Fan Wu

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:48:47 GMT

In my interview for #CarolynTalks with filmmaker Fan Wu, we discussed knowing one's self and be freeing that knowledge takes everyone years to achieve, and for multimedia artist Wanru 'XiXi' Yang, being a singer, dancer, composer, world traveler, and mother, and daughter it's a difficult journey XiXi undergoes during the years filming, taking Fan along with her.

#XiXi is currently showing at Toronto #HotDocs2024 #Documentary #filmfestival

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Hot Docs 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'A Mother Apart' with Filmmaker Laurie Townshend

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:10:22 GMT

For her feature documentary debut with A MOTHER APART, filmmaker Laurie Townshend followed poet, orator, LGBTQ+ advocate, and feminist activist Staceyann Chin over 6 years as she sought answers on why her mother abandoned her as a child in Jamaica, and making intentional efforts to correct past wrongs as a parent for her own daughter Zuri.

#HotDocs2024 #CarolynTalks #Documentary #canadianfilm

#AMotherApart had it's world premiere at the 2024 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Visit the official site for screening and ticket information: https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs-festival/films/2024/mother-apart

Visit Laurie's website to learn more about her and her work: https://www.laurietownshend.com/

To learn about Staceyann and her work: http://www.staceyannchin.net/

and Producing partners Oya Media Group: https://www.oyamediagroup.com/original-content/amotherapart

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Carolyn Talks 'Mad Props' with Documentary Filmmaker Juan Reinoso

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:21:29 GMT

Filmmaker Juan Reinoso joined me to chat about his feature documentary MAD PROPS which takes an in-depth look into the world of amateur collecting and professional curation of some of the world's most valuable, rear, beloved and popular film props, costumes, and set pieces.

To find out where you can watch, rent/buy copies of #MadProps go to https://geni.us/MadProps

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Carolyn Talks 'With Love and a Major Organ' with Actors Anna Maguire and Hamza Haq

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:20:03 GMT

n this episode of Carolyn Talks Podcast, Anna Maguire and Hamza Haq joined me to talk about what love means to them and their characters in the new whimsical and slightly Sci-Fi emotional coming-of-age drama WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN written by Julia Lederer and directed by Kim Albright.

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Carolyn Talks 'With Love and a Major Organ' with Actors Anna Maguire and Hamza Haq

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:07:28 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks Podcast, Anna Maguire and Hamza Haq joined me to talk about what love means to them and their characters in the new whimsical and slightly Sci-Fi emotional coming-of-age drama WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN, written by Julia Lederer and directed by Kim Albright.

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Carolyn Talks 'Los Mosquitos' with Filmmaker Nicole Chi and Composer Diego Rojas

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:45:59 GMT

Writer and director Nicole Chi, along with composer Diego Rojas, joined me to chat about crafting the sound of the story of LOS MOSQUITOS, Nicole's narrative short film about two young girls,15-year-old Aby, and her younger cousin Nata learning to create their own bond in the city of Austin, as while families and home country of Honduras.

#LosMostuitos #SXSW2024 #SXSW #CarolynTalks

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Carolyn Talks 'Unbraided with Writer and Director Caroline Renard

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:05:17 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks Podcast & YouTube Channel, I speak with writer and director Caroline Renard about making her first independent short film UNBRAIDED. We discussed wanting control of the narratives she creates being her inspiration to pursue directing, and how that need to have control relates to the character of Frankie's (Aleah Quiñones) quest of desperation to control her unbraided hair, with her BFF Jo (DaMya Gurley)

#UnbraidedShort #SBIFF2024 #SBIFF #CarolynTalks #FimCritic

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Carolyn Talks 'We Are Not Alone' with Writer and Director Adebukola "Buki" Bodunrin

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:50:51 GMT

For her first live-action short film WE ARE NOT ALONE, writer, director, and animation artist Adebukola "Buki" Bodunrin, joined me for this episode of Caroln Talks..., during which we spoke about learning to find connection in the cosmos and the people around us, and her use of laser etching on the physical film to give it a unique visual fingerprint.

#WeAreNotAloneShortFilm #SXSW #SXSW24 #FilmCritic #Interview #CarolynTalks

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SXSW 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story' with Filmmakers Michael Mabott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:26:37 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks Podcast, filmmakers Michael Mabott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee about their documentary biopic ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY, uncovering the life of Jackie Shane, a transgender performer who broke barriers and stereotypes from her childhood in Nashville, to singing on stage in Toronto in the 1960s, and her nomination for a Grammy in 2017.

#TheJackieShaneStory #Biography #LGBTQ #SXSW2024 #FilmCritic

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Carolyn Talks 'Mamifera' with Writer and Director Liliana Torres

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:34:28 GMT

For Carolyn Talks..., Writer and Director Liliana Torres spoke with me about her latest feature film MAMIFERA in which the female protagonist Lola (#MariaRodríguezSoto) experiences a bit of an existential crisis with an unplanned pregnancy. Liliana and I spoke of the power in women choosing not to have children, the ways society and culture stigmatizes that choice, and using film to tell the stories of the everyday woman in an honest way.

#Mamifera is the 3rd film in a series of films after FAMILY TOUR (2013), and WHAT WENT WRONG (2021). It also stars #EnricAuquer, Ruth Llopis, and Anna Alarcón.

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SXSW 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'The Black Sea' with the Creative Team

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:03:32 GMT

Actor-director Derrick B. Harden, co-director Crystal Moselle, and producer Izabella Tsenkova joined #CarolynTalks to chat about finding the order in chaos during the making of their unscripted feature about Khalid (Harden), a Brooklyn native learning to adapt to his chaotic circumstances when he becomes stranded in a small Bulgarian coastal town.

Joining Derrick as his co lead is Irmena Chichikova, a property manager who inspires Khalid to plan for a future in his new environment, and whom he encourages to take a leap of faith she's been afraid of taking.

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SXSW 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'We Were Dangerous' with the Creative Team

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:18:40 GMT

During #SXSW2024 writer Maddie Dai, director Josephine Stewart-Te Whui, and producer Morgan Waru joined #CarolynTalks to talk about WE WERE DANGEROUS, their dramatic feature that gives a unique look at what colonization, colonialism, and Western Christian imperialism look like from the perspective of young Maori girls sequestered on a small New Zeland isolated island with their domineering Matron.

The film stars Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall

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SXSW 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'Can' with Writer and Director Kailee McGee

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:37:05 GMT

Filmmaker Kailee McGee joined me for Carolyn Talks..., to discuss her short film CAN, in which she shares an intimate look into her thoughts and feelings of anger, confusion, insecurities, and bewilderment over the changes her body went through during months of treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer.

CAN in which #MamoudouAthie stars, had it's World Premiere at #SXSW2024 in the Narrative Shorts Program 2.

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SXSW 2024 - Carolyn Talks 'An Army of Women' with Filmmaker Julie Lunde Lillesæter

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:09:57 GMT

For the #SXSW2024 world premiere of her documentary AN ARMY OF WOMEN, I spoke with filmmaker Julie Lunde Lillesæter about the journey she and this army, Marina, Hanna, "Amy", and their fellow claimants, were on during the making of the film as Julie followed the process of their class action lawsuit against the Austin, Texas judicial system for failing to prosecute their sexual assault cases.

* Trigger warning for mentions of rape and sexual assault during the interview, and in the film*

After years of being disappointed, unsatisfied, and feelings of betrayal by a system that's supposed to, these women with the unwavering support of their lawyers Jenny and Elizabeth demanded justice for themselves and other victims of sex crimes and got it. This film #AnArmyOfWomen is their story.

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Carolyn Talks 'Past Lives' with Filmmaker Celine Song

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:46:06 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., writer and director Celine Song joined me to talk about Past Lives, her critically acclaimed debut feature film which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

The film stars Greta Lee as Nora, an aspiring playwright whose forgotten memories of her past life in South Korea is awakened when her childhood best friend Hae-sung played beautifully by Yoo Teo, reaches out for connection. As Nora and Hae-sung rediscover their friendship, Nora's husband Arthur (John Magaro) is able to see a whole new side to his wife and marvel at it.

In our conversation, Celine and I spoke of how the film is a narrative exploration of platonic romance and finding the courage to move on from past loves and lives.

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Carolyn Talks 'Jesa' with Student Filmmaker Jee Hoon Seo

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:37:11 GMT

For Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with Jee Hoon Seo, student filmmaker at the NYU Tisch about his short film JESA, inspired be his own experiences with the Korean tradition as a boy, the ins and outs of funding and making an independent film as a student, and developing his brand and identity as a filmmaker.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'Ru' with Director Charles-Olivier Michard and Cast

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:53:22 GMT

For the premiere of their beautifully shot feature film RU, director Charles-Olivier Michaud, lead cast Chloé Djandji, Chantal Thuy, Jean Bui, and award-winning author Kim Thúy, joined me to talk about the ways RU shows how forming community is an integral part of learning to see a new country as your home.

Adapted for the screen by Michaud and co-writer Jacques Davidts, #Ru is based on Kim Thúy's 2009 novel of the same name which won the 2012 Canadian Governor General’s Award for French to English Translation.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks Festival Programming with Director of Canadian and Industry Programming Norm Wilner

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:40:11 GMT

Following a very successful festival season, Acting Director of the Canadian and Industry Program for 2023 Norm Wilner joined me for Carolyn Talks..., to discusses the rigorous process of selecting films to platform, the joys of watching filmmakers see audience reactions to their films, and how his 35 year career as a film critic lead to working with the Toronto International Film Festival.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'Mimang' with Filmmaker Kim Taeyang and Cast

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:47:11 GMT

During TIFF 2023 Spoke with Writer and Director Kim Taeyang and lead cast Lee Myung-ha, Ha Seong-guk, and Park Bong-jun about their narrative feature MIMANG. Having it's World Premiere at the festival #Mimang is Kim's debut feature that was filmed over the course of four years depicting the intimate and at times seemingly ambiguous conversations between a couple as they wander the the streets and alleyways of Seoul.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'Bad Boy' with Series Co-Creator Ron Lesham and Director Hagar Ben-Asher

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:59:07 GMT

For the TIFF23 World Premiere of their soon to be released dramatic series BAD BOY, co-creator Ron Lesham, and series director and co-creator Hagar Ben-Asher, joined me to talk about the importance on crafting a show where violence isn't the point in a story where violence and traumatic events shapes the life of its teenaged protagonist Dean (Menaster).

#BadBoy is based on the true story of the life of Comedian Daniel Chen who also co-created the series. It stars Havtamo Freda and Neta Plotnik. Ron created the original Isreali series on which the hit HBO drama EUPHORIA is based.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'Swan Song' with Director Chelsea McMullan and E.P. Sean O'Neal

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:52:59 GMT

Director Chelsea McMullan and Executive Producer Sean O'Neil joined Carolyn Talks..., to share their thoughts and observations during the filming of SWAN SONG, their feature that is an intimate and painfully honest look and chaotic lives of the Core de Ballet, Principal Dancers, creative teams of the National Ballet of Canada during the making of 'Swan Lake', as envisioned by the company's former Artistic Director, and Prima Ballerina.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'Monster' with Filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:45:25 GMT

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda joined me for an episode of Carolyn Talks..., to share his persptives on what the monster is in his latest dramatic feature MONSTER (Kaibutsu), starring Hiiragi Hinata as Hoshiwaka Yori a young boy whom no one understands or seems to care for, Sōya Kurokawa as Mugino Minato a shy boy who believes he's become a monster, Sakura Andō as his mother whose actions to protect her child lead to extreme unintended consequences.

Co-written with Sakomoto Yuji, #Monster was scored by Sakomot Ryuichi before his passing in 2022. The film had its North American premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'A Road to A Village' with Director Nabin Subba and Cast

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:26:46 GMT

For the TIFF 2023 World Premiere film of their film A ROAD TO A VILLAGE, Co-Writer and Director Nabin Subba, lead actors Dayahang Rai and Pashupati Rai, and Line Producer Minsho Limbu joined me to talk about the effects of westernization and globalization on a small village in the mountains of Nepal.

#ARoadToAVillage also stars Presan Rai, and was Co-written by Mehash Rai, and Produced by Menchhyayem Pictures.

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TIFF23 - Carolyn Talks 'A Match' with Filmmaker Jayant Somalkar and Producer Shefali Bhushan

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:21:48 GMT

Director-writer Jayant Digambar Somalkar and Producer Shefali Bhushan joined me to talk about STHAL/A Match, their award-winning dramatic feature about a 19-year-old college student at a major crossroads in her life where her fate lies not in her hands as it should, and the destructive nature of patriarchy.

Sthal / A Match won the NETPAC Award at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere to critical and audience acclaim in the Discovery Program.

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Carolyn Talks 'Korea's Golden Decade of Cinema: The 1960s' with Film Curator Goran Topalovic

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:44:32 GMT

In this episodes of Carolyn Talks..., Film Curator Goran Topalovic, joined me to talk about what makes the Korean films of the 1960s a defining era of Korean cinema, and curating one the world's largest retrospectives for the Lincoln Film Centre's celebration of Korean filmmakers, actors, and culture.

The retrospective in collaboration with Subway Cinema founded by Goran, runs from September 1st - 17th; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKwFAclBPYA&ab_channel=SubwayCinema

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Mountain Onion' with Director Eldar Shibanov

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:23:36 GMT

Director and co-writer Eldar Shibanov joined me to chat about his wonderfully weird and nuanced feature MOUNTAIN ONION, about a young brother and sister on a quest from their home in the mountains of Kazakhstan, to China to find a magic pill to help their father's relationship with their mother.

#MountainOnion had its North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival. To learn more about #NYAFF visit the official website at www.nyaff.org

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'The Abandoned' with Filmmaker Tseng Ying-tin and Producer David Tang

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:16:15 GMT

Taiwanese filmmaker Tseng Ying-ting, and producer David Tang joined me for an episode of Carolyn Talks..., to discuss their dramatic feature film THE ABANDONED, which had its North American premiere at the 2023 New York Asian Film Festival.

#TheAbandoned stars Janine Chang, Chen Wei-min, Ethan Juan, and Chloe Xiang.

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Carolyn Talks 'Walid' with Filmmaker Areel Abu Bakar and Actor Megat Sharizal

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:17:43 GMT

Director and writer Areel Abu Bakar and lead actor Megat Sharizal joined Carolyn Talks..., for the U.S. Premiere of their film WALID, in which Megat plays the title character Walid, a teacher who witnesses the abduction of one of his students and takes matters into his hands to find her, at all costs.

#Walid is Areel's second film to feature the Malaysian martial art of Silat. The first was his debut GERAN, also titled SILAT WARRIORS: Deed of Death.

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Abang Adik' with Filmmaker Lay Jin Ong

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:27:06 GMT

For the US Premiere of his award-winning dramatic debut feature film, ABANG ADIK, Malaysian producer Lay Jin Ong spoke to me OF centering his film around two orphaned brothers Abang (Kang Ren Wu), and Adi (Jack Tan), whose love and dedication to each other is threatened in a world where their undocumented status poses a threat to their lives.

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'A Light Never Goes Out' with Filmmaker Anastasia Tsang

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:11:06 GMT

For the US Premiere of her film at the 2023 New York Asian Film Festival, writer and director Anastasia Tsang joined me for an episode of Carolyn Talks..., to chat about her debut feature A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT, about the emotional connection the recently widowed Heung Kong has to her husband Bill's creations, the brilliant neon signs that once light up Hong Kong streets, but are being put out one by one due to a new law.

#ALightNeverGoesOut stars Sylvia Chang as Heung, Henick Chou, Cecilia Choi, and Simon Yam.

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Back Home' with Actress Bai Ling

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 23:26:09 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., actress Bai Ling and I share our thoughts on her latest performance as the character of Wai-Lan, in BACK HOME, the feature fil debut by Hong Kong filmmaker Nate Ki. Also starring Anson Kong, the film an atmospheric horror about the ways the past and those who've passed on haunts those still around.

#BackHome had it's world premiere at the 2023 New York Asian Film Festival.

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Geylang' with Director Boi Kwong and Actor Jason Ho

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:20:41 GMT

For the North American premiere of their action thriller GEYLANG, named after a district in their native Singapore, director Boi Kwong and actor Jason Ho joined me for an episode of Carolyn Talks..., during the 2023 season of the New York Asian Film Festival.

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TJFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'The Fish Tale' with Director Okita Shuichi

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:14:39 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks...I speak with Japanese filmmaker Okita Shuichi about his 2022 feature film THE FISH TALE, based on the life of Marine Biologist, educator, and YouTuber Sakana-Kun, played by charmingly by Non.

Director Okita and I spoke at the 2023 Toronto Japanese Film Festival, where I also spoke to film distributor Aki Takabatake who did the interpretation for this interview, which I greatly appreciate.

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NYAFF2023 - Carolyn Talks 'A Tour Guide' with Writer-Director Kwak Eun-mi

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:16:25 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with South Korean writer and director Kwak Eun-mi about A TOUR GUIDE, her dramatic feature film which had it's US premier at the 2023 New York Asian Film Festival.

The film stars Lee Seol as a North Korean defector trying to adjust to her new life in a country of people so similar but different to her, work is challenging, and every decision is a risk.

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Carolyn Talks About What it Takes to Distribute a Film with Distributor Aki Takabatake

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:44:21 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with Toronto-based film distributor Aki Takabatake about what it took to build her boutique film acquisition and distribution company MOMO Films, and promoting independent Japanese films to Toronto and Canadian audiences.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster with Writer-Director Bomani J. Story

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:59:23 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with writer and director Bomani J. Story about finding inspiration in Frankenstein's Monster, death being a disease, and creating complex Black characters that are both right and wrong, in his debut feature film and horror, THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER.

#TheAngryBlackGirlAndHerMonster is currently showing in theaters, and will be on Demand and Digital on June 23, 2023. It will also stream on ALLBlk and on Shudder at a later date.

Watch my previous interview with Bomani and lead actress Laya DeLeon Hayes with the AAFCA Virtual Roundtable, on the #AAFCA YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zhLXEvwYBI

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So Here's What Happened in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:52:27 GMT

In this special episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn shared their thoughts about the 2023 live-action remake of Disney's 1989 animated film classic, The Little Mermaid. Directed by Rob Marshall, and starring singer Hallee Bailey in her first lead role as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as the dashing Prince Eric, and Daveed Diggs as the hilarious crab Sebastian, this new film with a familiar story gets some new up dates that work for the ladies, and some that don't quite work.

Listen to this episode and see what you think.

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Carolyn Talks 'In the Shed' with Marlon and Tyler Ransom

Thu, 25 May 2023 14:20:07 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak about independent documentary In the Shed, with young musician and martial artist Tyler Ransom about how he uses his two passions to learn more about himself and living with Nephrotic Syndrome, a disorder of the kidneys that he was diagnosed with at 2-years-old. Joining us was his father Marlon, who's documented Tyler's struggles and struggles and triumphs while living with the disease, and the making of In the Shed as a way of creating awareness of this rare conditions.

To learn more about Tyler and Marlon, and their advocacy for people with chronic illnesses, visit the film's official website at www.intheshedfilm.com, and Tyler's personal site www.tylerransom.com.

Both gentlemen also co-authored a book about living with chronic illness which is available on Amazon for sale https://www.amazon.com/CHRONICALLY-POSITIVE-SONS-SYSTEM-STAYING/dp/1976747791

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Carolyn Talks 'Free Chol Soo Lee' with Filmmakers Julie Ha, Eugene Yi, and Activist Ranko Yamada

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:33:39 GMT

For the premiere of their documentary FREE CHOL SOO LEE on PBS, filmmakers Julie Ha, Eugene Yi, and activist Ranko Yamada, joined me to speak about the life and legacy of Korean American immigrant Chol Soo Lee, who was wrongly incarcerated for murder in 1970s San Francisco.

#FreeCholSooLee premieres on #PBS on April 24, 2023.

To learn more about Julie, Eugene and Ranko, visit the official PBS website at https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/free-chol-soo-lee/

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Carolyn Talks 'Non-Negotiable' with Filmmaker Mike Oxford for Cleveland International Film Festival 2023

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:46:42 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with writer and director Mike Oxford about his narrative short film NON-NEGOTIABLE, which screened at the 2023 Cleveland International Film Festival. In our discussion we talk about how the film shows the fears of 9-year-old Dev who's anxious about the impending birth of her new sibling.

Visit Mike's official website to learn more about his work and upcoming festival screenings. https://www.mikedoxford.com/narrative-1

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So Here's What Happened in March 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:41:47 GMT

In this episode of So Here's What Happened! LaNeysha and Carolyn share the webtoon, TV show and Film recs for the month of March, including the intense sports film CREED III, the feature directorial debut of actor Michael B. Jourdan, and the new intense 10 episode Netflix drama BEEF, starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, as two people with the most intense and dangerous grudge against each other, and life.

WebToon

Señorita Cometa by Arechanga

TV Show

BEEF - Lee Sung-jin (Netflix) Listen to Carolyn's Interview with series director HIKARI, for her 2019 film 37 SECONDS (Netflix), and read her review here.

SWARM - Donald Glover, Janine Nader (PrimeVideo)

Read LaNeysha's reviews on ButWhyTho.net

Film

CREED III - Michael B. Jordan

Read Carolyn's Interview with Cinematographer Kramer Morgentau, ASC on Variety.com

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Carolyn Talks 'A Thousand and One' with Writer-Director A.V. Rockwell

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:21:53 GMT

For Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with filmmaker A.V. Rockwell about her film A THOUSAND AND ONE which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film stars singer Teyana Taylor in her debut acting role as Inez, an mother who does any and everything to raise her son in a city and world that does it's best to strip everything away from her.

Follow A.V. on Twitter @AVRockwell, and visit the film site at Athousandandonefilmtickets.com

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Carolyn Talks 'Marooned Awakening' with Filmmaker Musaab Mustafa

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:58:21 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., writer and director Musaab Mustafa chats with me about his debut feature film MAROONED AWAKENING, which explores the ways his lead character Alex tries to escape his life with his father on their small island home of Guersney.

The film stars Cameron Ashplant as Alex, and Murray McArthur as his father.

#MaroonedAwakening is available for streaming on #Amazon #PimeVideo #AppleTVPlus and other platforms. Visit the #IMDB page for more information.

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SXSW 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'A Guide to Not Dying Completely Alone' with Showrunner Kevin Yee

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:44:05 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., for the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, I speak with actor, filmmaker, comedian, and showrunner Kevin Yee about his journey to creating A GUIDE TO NOT DYING COMPLETELY ALONE, his episodic pilot project which screened at the festival.

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SXSW 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'My Drywall Cocoon' with Actress Bella Piera

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:17:18 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with actress Bella Piero about her portrayal of Virginia, in the narrative feature film MY DRYWALL COCOON written and directed by Caroline Fioratti. Set inside a high rise condominium in the heart Sao Paolo, this Brazilian film subtly highlights the hidden struggles of Virginia and the people around her.

Watch my interview with Bella co-star Mari Oliveira and Caroline in a previous episode of Carolyn Talks..., linked at the end.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Confessions of Frannie Langton' with Novelist Sara Collins

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:15:48 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., novelist and screenwriter Sara Collins joined me to talk about THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON, her debut period novel which has been adapted into a miniseries by #BBC.

Starring Kara-Simone Spence and Sophie Cookson, the series is available for streaming internationally on #BritBox in the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway.

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SXSW 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'My Drywall Cocoon' with Actress Bella Piero

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:39:54 GMT

Listen to my interview with Bella's co-star Mari Oliveira who played Luanne, and director Caroline Fioratti on my previous episode of Carolyn Talks...

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SXSW 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'If You Were the Last' with Director Kristian Mercado

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:21:15 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I have a fun conversation with director Kristian Mercado Figueroa, about his feature directorial debut with the sci-fi romantic dramedy IF YOU WERE THE LAST, which had its world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.

Written by Angela Bourassa, the film stars Zoe Chao and Anthony Mackie as Jane and Adam, two NASA astronauts who've been stranded in space due to failing communications with home base.

To learn more about Kristian, visit his website at: https://krismerc.tv/

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SXSW 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Pure O' with Writer-director Dillon Tucker

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:08:39 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with writer, director, editor, and musician, Dillion Tucker about his debut feature film PURE O, about the debilitating symptoms of Pure Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, and the path to healing. The film stars accomplished theatre actors Daniel Dorr (20th Century Woman) and Hope Lauren (CW’s The Republic of Sarah)

To Learn more about #PureO which had it's premiere at #SXSW23 and Dillion's work, visit the film's official Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/pure_o_movie/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

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SXSW 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'My Drywall Cocoon' with Writer-Director Caroline Fioratti and Actress Mari Oliveira

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:25:56 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with Brazilian writer and director Caroline Fioratti and actress Mari Oliveira about their narrative dramatic feature MY DRYWALL COCOON which takes place inside of a posh Sao Paulo condominium to reveal the disturbing truth behind a tragic incident.

The film had it's world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.

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So Here's What Happened in January and February 2023 Episode #37

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:37:02 GMT

I this new and first episode of So Here's What Happened!, Neysha and Carolyn recap what they got up to in January and February including Carolyn's coverage of Sundance, and the books read, and film and shows watched.

Books

Archie Comics: Big Ethel Vol. 2

Show

The Confessions of Frannie Langton, available for streaming on BritBox

The Last of Us

Film

Ant-Man and The Wasp: QUANTUMANIA (begins at 0:33 minutes)

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Carolyn Talks 'Almost Home' with Producer Jonas Lembeck

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:50:19 GMT

Producer Jonas Lembeck joined me for this episode of Carolyn Talks..., to chat about ALMOST HOME the dramatic German Sci-fi short film directed by Nils Keller, starring Susanne Wolff, Jeremias Meyer, and actor Stephan Kampwirth.

#AlmostHome was awarded a student Academy Award, and shortlisted for a 2023 Oscar nomination in the live-action short film category.

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Carolyn Talks 'Ivalu' with Oscar Nominated Producer Rebecca Pruzan

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:11:08 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I chat with fellow film critic Valerie Thompson about the documentary #PrettyBabyBrookeShields which premiered at the 2023 #Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Lana Wilson, the film is an intimate look back at the life of former super model, actress, writer and advocate Brooke Shields, and the events that shaped her life.

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Carolyn Talks 'Ivalu' with Producer Rebecca Pruzan

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:06:54 GMT

Nominated for an Oscar with director Anders Walter in the Best Live Action Short Film category for their Danish film IVALU, Rebecca joined me in this episode of Carolyn Talks..., to share her thoughts on how the story explores childhood trauma, isolation, and culture of the Greenland Inuit people.

Nominated for a 2023 Oscar with Oscar-winning director Anders Walter in the Best Live Action Short Film category for their Danish film IVALU, Rebecca joined me in this episode of Carolyn Talks..., to share her thoughts on how the story explores childhood trauma, isolation, and culture of the Greenland Inuit people.

IVALU is based on a graphic novel of the same name by Morten Dürr, and was co-directed with Pipaluk K Jorgensen. It stars Mila Heilmann Kreutzmann and Nivi Larsen in their debut roles as sisters Pipaluk and Ivalu.

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Sundance 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Magazine Dreams' with Film Critic Shanelle Genai

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:36:33 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I chat with film critic Shanelle Genai about Magazine Dreams, the intense dramatic feature film debut of writer-director Elijah Bynum, starring Johnathan Majors as man obsessed with achieving stardom as a body builder.

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Sundance 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'White Ant' with the Creative Team

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:23:19 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with writer-director Shalini Adnani, composer Hollie Buhagiar, and editor Anna Meller about their experimental short film WHITE ANT which premiered in the Indie Shorts Program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Visit their official websites below for more information on their work

www.shaliniadnani.com

www.holliebuhagiar.com

www.annameller.com

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Sundance 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Shortcomings' with Composer Gene Back

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:32:32 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with Composer and instrumentalist Gene Back about his work on SHORTCOMINGS, the feature directorial debut of actor Randall park. The film which premiered at Sundance 2023, stars Justin H. Min and was written by Adrian Tomine, who also wrote the graphic novel of the same name, the film is based on.

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Sundance 2023 - Carolyn Talks 'Chanshi' with the Cast and Creative Team

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:54:41 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with show creator, writer, and actress Aleeza Chanowitz, actress Marnina Schon, and directors Mickey Triest and Aaron Geva, about their new comedy series, CHANSHI which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in the Indie Episodic Program.

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Carolyn Talks 'The Out' with Filmmaker Harry Brandrick

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:51:46 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., filmmaker Harry Brandrick joined me to talk about his latest short film THE OUT, starring BAFTA-winner Allan Mustafa as an ex-convict working to regain a place in his daughter's life, while contending with an old acquaintance.

#TheOutShortFilm will have its world premiere at the Oscar-qualifying Indyshorts Film Festival in 2023.

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Carolyn Talks 'This Place, and Ever After' with Filmmaker V.T. Nayani

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:09:39 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I have an insightful and fun conversation with Toronto filmmaker V.T. Nayani about her debut feature film THIS PLACE, which premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, and the 1998 romance drama EVER AFTER starring Drew Barrymore and Dugray Scott.

#ThisPlaceFilm #TIFF22 #SHWHTIFF22

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Read my abridged interview with V.T. and Priya, for the Toronto Star here: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/tiff/2022/09/13/tiff-2022-qa-queer-love-story-this-place-marries-immigrant-and-indigenous-life-in-toronto.html

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So Here's What Happened in November - #35

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:27:23 GMT

In this episode of So Here's What Happened!, LaNeysha and Carolyn share their thoughts and suggestions based on watched the read and watched over the last few months.

Reading: Maybe Meant to Be, by honeyskein, and damcho.

TV: Riches, created by Abby Ajai

Alaska Daily.

Film: Spirited, starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Farrell;

Project Wolf Hunting by Kim Hong-seon

Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, by Dean Fleischer-Camp.

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To learn how you can support Indigenous communities find Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, visit: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/

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Carolyn Talks 'No Ghosts in the Morgue' with Writer and Director Marilyn Cooke

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:27:05 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with Quebec writer and director Marilyn Cooke about her recently released narrative short film NO GHOSTS IN THE MORGUE, which shows an unconventional and unpredictable journey to finding a new path for medical student Keity.

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Reel Asian 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Crossings' with Filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:00:02 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with filmmaker Deann Borshay Lien about her 2021 documentary, CROSSINGS, which follows human rights activist Christine Ahn as she organizes a walk for peace with an international delegation of female activists and advocates, from North Korea, across the DMZ into South Korea, in 2015.

Visit mufilms.org to learn more about Deann and her work as a filmmaker. For more information about Christine, and her ongoing work, visit the official site for WomenCrossDMZ.org

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Reel Asian 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Tehura' with Filmmaker Wei Li

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:08:40 GMT

For the 2022 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, I spoke with storyboard artist and writer Wei Li about his directorial debut with the animated short film Tehura, which pays homage to the culture of dance and music of the Tahitian Islands, through the character of Tehura. The film features themes of colonial oppression and colonization, and the reclamation of Tehura's cultural identity, and ownership of her body through the traditional dance of Ote'a.

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Learn more about his work and Tehura at the film's offical site Tehurafilm.com

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So Here's What Happened in 'BLACK PANTHER: Wakanda Forever' (Part 2), November 2022

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:09:43 GMT

In part 2 of our special recap of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , LaNeysha and I were joined once again by our friend, and fellow podcaster and film critic Kate Sánchez, to chat about everything that we loved, and didn't quite love about this new enter into the MCU. In this episode we dive a bit deeper into the characterizations, performances and the work of costume designer Ruth Carter, production designer Hanna Beachler, and their teams.

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Reel Asian 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Unidentified' with Writer and Director Jude Chun

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:13:06 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., Korean Canadian filmmaker Jude Chun spoke to me about his feature film debut with UNIDENTIFIED. I watched the film during its screening at the 2022 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, and just had to speak with him about this unpredictable and wonderfully quirky and introspective film about strange UFOs that suddenly appear in the sky in 1993, and just stay there.

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So Here's What Happened in 'BLACK PANTHER: Wakanda Forever' (Part 1), November 2022

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:28:23 GMT

Since 2018 when Black Panther, the first film by director Ryan Coogler about the king and protector of Wakanda - a fictional sovereign nation in Africa - premiered, fans around the world were excited to see what the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would be about, and we were not disappointed. LaNeysha and I were joined by our friend, and fellow podcaster and film critic Kate Sánchez, to chat about everything that we loved, and didn't quite love about this new enter into the MCU.

Not only were audiences treated to seeing some of their favorite characters like Okoye (Danai Gurira), M'Baku (Wintson Duke), and the regal Queen Ramonda portrayed by the one and only Angela Basset once again, we were introduced to Namor - played brilliantly by Indigenous Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta Mejía -, the leader of Talokan, a nation of Mayan Mesoamerican people, who like Wakanda had been living hundreds of years, away from the colonialist eyes and threat of Western imperialism. But unlike Wakanda, the Talokan are all too familiar with the destructive presence of colonialism and slavery, which plays a major part in their story, and the film's plot.

Though we were all excited to see just how Ryan, co-writer Joe Robert Cole, costume designer Ruth Carter, production designer Hannah Beachler, and the production teams came together to craft this visually stunning story, there's no denying that many were apprehensive about how the grief over the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman would be portrayed on screen. Having played T'Challa for a number of years since his introduction into the MCU, Chadwick has been viewed as thee T'Challa, and having as prolific and impactful career as he did, his lost was felt acutely by the cast, crew and fans in the Black diaspora. With this seemingly impossible task Ryan Coogler created a film that is both beautiful and incredibly poignant.

In this first episode of out special Wakanda Forever, recap, we share how we related to all these aspects of the film, what they mean to us personally, and how somethings in the film don't quite work narratively, or technically with regards to some of the acting.

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TIFF 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'HUNT' with Director Lee Jung-jae

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:10:13 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with Actor Lee Jung-Jae about the political action-thriller #헌트 #HUNT, which is his directorial debut feature film co-written with Jo Seung-hee, and produced by Artist Studio, which he co-founded with fellow actor Jung Woo-sung.

I spoke with Lee Jung-jae at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival (#TIFF22) during which HUNT had successful screenings for enthusiastic audiences.

The abridged version of this interview, and other pieces I've written - can be read on JoySauce.com: https://joysauce.com/lee-jung-jae-hunt/

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Carolyn Talks 'Pretty Problems' with Producer Katya Alexander

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:31:48 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I have a fun and very insightful conversation with producer Katya Alexander about what being a producer actually entails, and her latest award winning project, the off-beat comedy #PrettyProblems, which is available for streaming on Amazon #PrimeVideo.

Pretty Problems was directed by Kestrin Pantera, and co-written by Charlotte Ubben, and Britt Rentschler and Michael Tennant, who both star as the lead characters Lindsay and Jack.

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TIFF 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'This Place' with Writer-Director V.T. Nayani and Actress Priya Guns

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:01:45 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I have an enlightening conversation with V.T. Nayani, director and co-writer and actress Priya Guns, about their feature film This Place, a film about queer love, what it means to be First Nations, Tamil and a racialized person in Canada. The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

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TIFF 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Riceboy Sleeps' with writer-director Anthony Shim, actress Choi Seung-yoon, and cinematographer Christopher Lew at TIFF 2022

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:35:30 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I had a terrific time chatting with writer, director, editor, producer and actor Anthony Shim, actress Choi Seung-yoon, and cinematographer Christopher Lew, about their film Riceboy Sleeps, which at its World Premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival

Centered on young single mother So-young who moves to Vancouver, Canada with her young son Dong-young, the film takes an unflinching look at how immigrants - be they adult or child - are treated by the people surrounding them in their adopted home country. But Riceboy Sleeps isn't just a story about the immigrant expereince, it looks at the ways women give of themselves in order to provide a home and safety net for their children, as well as find community with other women, and what it means to find home again after feeling displaced.

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TIFF 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'This Place' with Composer Kalasian Kalaichelvan

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:23:27 GMT

I had a great time chatting with Toronto-based musician and composer Kalaisan Kalaichelvan about his slightly unorthodox career path which lead to him working on This Place, the queer love story about romance, cultural identity and finding belonging.

Having it's world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, This Place was directed by V.T. Nayani, and co-written with Golshan Abdmoulaie and Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs who also stars as one of the film's lead actresses, The film carefully explores the interconnection between cultural identity of different ethnic communities such as Tamil, Mohawk, Iranian, and through the use of music, Kalaisan explores the differences and similarities that are relatable to people in a multi-cultural society like Toronto.

Visit Kalaisan's Intagram page and website to learn more about his work:

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www.kalaisanmusic.com

You can read my interview with V.T. and lead actress Priya Guns, published in the Toronto Star.

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TIFF 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'The Hotel' with Director Wang Xiaoshuai at TIFF 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:34:32 GMT

The Toronto International Film Festival celebrated its return to fully in-person festivities, and Carolyn had a great time screening interesting and thought-provoking films such as The Hotel, by Chinese filmmaker Wang Xiaoshuai, starring Ning Yuanyuan, Ye Du, Qu Ying and Huang Xiaolei.

In this episode, Carolyn spoke to Wang about the way his film uses minimal aesthetics to create an atmosphere of loneliness and isolation for his characters, that any viewer would relate to, as the film portrays how being in lockdown is a universal phenomenon any viewer can relate to in this day and age.

Lead by Ning Yuanyuan in her debut lead role as Sova, a 19-year-old struggling to come to terms with a rapidly changing world, The Hotel is from her perspective as she prepares to become 2O, the hotel is intriguing with an ending that'll make you gasp.

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Carolyn Talks 'Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul' with Cinematographer Alan Gwisdowski

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:13:05 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I chat with Cinematographer Alan Gwisdowski about filming two films, and three stories in one with his new project HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL the satire and faux documentary feature by Adamme Ebo, starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown. The film is available for streaming on Peacock TV.

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So Here's What Happened in June & July, 2022 - Episode #34

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:01:21 GMT

It's been a minute since our last episode, but LaNeysha and I have great new manga, films and TV shows that we enjoyed this past June and July, and and shared our thoughts on what we watched and read.

Book:

Chainsaw Man by manga creator Tatsuki Fujimoto

TV Shows:

Power Book III: Raising Kanan, on STARZ Network

Films:

Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Next Sohee by writer and director July Jung

Alienoid by writer and director Choi Dong-hoon, available on WELL Go USA

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Special Delivery by writer and director Park Dae-min, available on WELL Go USA

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Fantasia Fest 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Next Sohee' with Writer and Director July Jung

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:17:36 GMT

In this episode of #ICarolynTalks, I speak with South Korean writer and director July Jung about her film, NEXT SOHEE 다음 소희, starring Kim Si-eun as a high school student who makes a devastating decision, and Bae Doo-na as a detective who meets constant road block when no one else seems to share her anger and frustrations about the circumstances that lead to So-hee's death.

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Fantasia Fest 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'The Harbinger' with Writer and Director Andy Mitton

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:56:20 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with writer, director, editor and composer Andy Mitton, about his film The Harbinger, which premiered at the 2022 Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, Canada.

Starring Gabby Beans and Emily Davis as two friends caught in a waking nightmare, as the fear of the unknown experienced by the whole world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mitton, Beans and Davis do a great job portraying the fear and anxiety of these uncertain times, that many will find relatable. Almost eerily so.

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Fantasia Fest 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Red Shoes' with Director Tochiro Saiga

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:52:26 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., she speaks with director Tochiro Saga about his new sports drama Red Shoes, which had its world premiere at the 2022 Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, Canada.

Written by Shinya Hokimoto and Kyoko Uesugi, Red Shoes focuses on former Fly Weight boxing prodigy Manami Ota (Aya Asahina, Alice in Boderland)) who can't seem to win as she tries to make a comeback in the ring, and as a single mother to her young daughter Emi.

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So Here's What Happened in April & May - Episode #33

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:32:54 GMT

So Here's What Happened!, took a bit of a break and missed April, but we're back! In this new episode of the podcast, Carolyn and LaNeysha share their thoughts on what they read and watched during the months of April and May.

Book/WebToon

The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Morgana and Oz by Miyuli.

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey - AppleTV+

Love Death & Robots - Netflix

Stranger Things season 3 - Netflix

Film

Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness

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So Here's What Happened in March - Episode #32

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:36:25 GMT

For this episode of So Here's What Happened! Podcast reviews of what to read and watch, Carolyn and LaNeysha chat about their favorite reads and watches, and not so favorite watches (*ahem* Morbius), of March.

LaNeysha's Picks

Books: Lupin The 3rd : Castle of Cagliostro, The - Complete Storyboards by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli Tankobon

TV : Kotatro Lives Alone (Netflix)

Movie: Morbius

Carolyn's Picks

Books: DC's Nubia & The Amazons by Stephanie Williams, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, Dark Blood comic by LaToya Morgan

TV : Pachinko (AppleTV+), Bel-Air (Peacock)

Movie : Spiritwalker

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Carolyn Talks 'Not to Forget' with Filmmaker Valerio Zanoli

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:23:10 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with director and writer Valerio Zanoli, about his film NOT TO FORGET, about the challenges caretakers face when taking care of a loved one living with dementia. It stars Karen Grassle, Kevin Hardesty, Olympia Dukakis and Cloris Leechman in her last film role.

NOT TO FORGET is available for streaming on AppleTV+, Amazon PrimeVideo and other platforms.

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SXSW 2022 - Carolyn Talks 'Slash/Back' with Writer-Director Nyla Innuksuk, Tasiana Shirley and Nalajoss Ellsworth

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:41:49 GMT

Written and directed by Nyla Innuksuk, and set in the small arctic coastal town of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Slash/Back which premiered at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival, is a multi-genre coming of age action feature showing how one's connection to culture and homeland can give a person the strength to fight back against invaders.

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with Nyla and actresses Tasiana Shirley and Nalajoss Ellsworth about how their Inuit heritage, culture and identities helped inform them as creatives, and how the film itself inspired and encouraged them to embrace their roots.

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So Here's What Happened in January, Our First Episode of 2022!

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:25:24 GMT

Carolyn and Neysha are back for another year of So Here's What Happened! To begin their recaps for 2022 they get into their some of the shows they've seen like the latest Korean Zombie drama All of Us Are Dead, books and Wetoons read, and for Carolyn some of the films she saw and creatives she interviewed during her coverage of the Sundance Film Festival.

Below is the list of all content mentioned throughout the episode.

Films:

Carolyn's picks: Nanny written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, and After Yang, written and directed by Kogonada. Both films showed at Sundance.

Neysha's pick: The 2021 Disney animated film Encanto, Co-directed and written by Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith.

Books:

Carolyn's picks: The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey Into Dark Matter, Spacetime and Dreams Deferred by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

Neysha's pick: Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy by Keryl Brown Ahmed and Sioban.

TV Shows:

Neysha's pick: Netflix produced Korean thriller All of Us Are Dead, directed by Lee Jae-kyu and Kim Nam-soo, with adapted screenplay by Chun Sung-il, based on the webcomic by Joo Dong-geun.

Carolyn's Picks: K-dramas The Ghost Doctor, Bad and Crazy, C-drama Why Women Love, Hong Kong drama The Line Watchers and the Japanese live-action adaptation of the manga Kei x Yaku. For these shows Carolyn doesn't give full reviews, but just mentions them as her January/early February watched.

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Sundance 2022 - Carolyn Talks '892' with Film Critic Valerie Complex

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:45:11 GMT

Believing he has no other recourse than to take action to obtain the money he's owed, Brian Easley a veteran of the U.S. Marines walks into a bank, passes a note saying he has a bomb to the teller, and there begins a day that many will never forget, and many more never even knew of. In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I discuss the film 892 with Valerie Complex, film critic and associate editor at Deadline.

Directed by Abi Damaris Corbin and co-written with Kwame Kwei-Armah 892, is the dramatic feature film based on this fateful day in 2017. The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance film Festival, and stars John Boyega as Easley, Nichole Beharie, Selinis Leyva and Michael K. Williams as the people bank staff and hostage negotiator who try to get through to Brain in order to prevent him from making a decision he could never come back from.

In our discussion Valerie, who her self is also a veteran of the ARMY, shares her own personal perspective on 892, experiences dealing with the Office of Veterans Affairs, and the way the system fails people once it no longer needs them.

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Carolyn Talks 'Escape from Mogadishu' with Director Ryoo Seung-wan

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:35:08 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talk..., I speak with award winning director Ryoo Sung-Wan about his 2021 film Escape From Mogadishu, about the harrowing escape of South and North Korean diplomats from the city of Mogadishu at the beginning of the Somalian civil war in 1991.

Co-written with Lee Ki-cheol Escape from Mogadishu is based on the book "Escape' by Kang Shin-sung, who was a diplomat for the South Korean Ambassador to Somalia at the time, and was there during the actual escape. In the film the two groups of diplomats come to an uneasy alliance as they're forced to take shelter together. But as they spend more time they realize there are more similarities between them as a people, than there are differences.

Director Ryoo Seung-wan has enjoyed critical acclaim for the film and multiple awards with the Blue Dragon Film Awards since it's release at multiple festival screenings including the New York Asian Film Festival where I saw it, and Fantasia Fest. The film stars veteran Korean performers such as Zo In-sung, Kim Yoon-seok, Heo Joon-ho, Park Kyung-hye, and Park Myung-shin.

Escape from Mogadishu was released on Blu-ray by Well Go USA, January 18th, 2022.

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Carolyn Talks 'Shadow Bird' with Writer-Director Savita Sing

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:30:31 GMT

In this new episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with Savita Singh, writer, director and cinematographer about her new short film Shadow Bird (Sonsi).

Starring veteran Indian actor Jameel Khan as The Timekeeper, Shadow Bird is a surrealist story about Nadi (Arohi Radhakrishnan), a little girl a who becomes enamored with a mysterious bird in a mystical and mythical Indian village where time flows differently.

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So Here's What Happened in December, Our Final Podcast Episode of 2021!

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:33:38 GMT

December Episode of So Here’s What Happened! picks up with LaNeysha and Carolyn discussing and review everything they watched and read during the month. The December episode of the podcast features include

Books

The Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

The Walking Cat: A Cat's-Eye-View of the Zombie Apocalypse by Tomo Kitaoka

Shows

Netflix's Original Anime Komi Can't Communicate

Korean dramas Hellbound (Netflix) and Happiness

Films

Spider-Man: No Way Home

The Tragedy of Macbeth

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Carolyn Talks 'Mass' with Critic Emily Tannenbaum

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:14:21 GMT

Following its premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival fellow film critic Emily Tannenbaum, joined me for this episode of Carolyn Talks..., to discuss Mass, a film that asks and in a sense answers the question of how do you have the most difficult conversation of your life with the people who possibly hate you the most?

Written and directed by Fran Kranz, Mass is an emotionally intense and at times heartrending film centered around four parents having the most difficult conversation of their life, as they grapple with the why and how of a devastating tragedy that strikes their families. Taking place over the course of one day, set in the conference room of a nondescript protestant in a small suburban American town where Linda (Ann Down), Gail (Martha Plimpton), and their husbands Jay (Jason Issacs) and Richard (Reed Birney) are brought together by a mediator for the couples to find some sort of understanding about the grief, anger and confusion they're each dealing with.

With just each other to react to and the minimum of props to provide a distraction the cast give extremely impressive performances as their characters go through the ebb and flow of the intense emotions their characters experience in a conversation that seems to go no where. But it's in this apparent cycle that you realize that somethings have no rational explanation. That there will never be satisfactory answers when the lives of children are taken in an instant. That grief is a constant when tragedy is sudden and devastating. With his direction and script Kranz brilliantly shows that life is unpredictable and humanity is fragile, and in order to cherish the memories we have to have to learn how to let go, even when we don't want to.

Mass was released in theatres on on October 8, 2021.

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So Here's What Happened with Vita Ayala Cowriter of Nubia & The Amazons for DC Comics

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:01:38 GMT

In this new episode of So Here's What Happened!, and the second discussion with members of the Nubia & The Amazons creative team, Carolyn and Neysha chat with author Vita Ayala, about the various avenues aspiring writers and artists can enter the comic industry, how Vita got on their own path into working with mega brand DC and Marvel as well as creating their own original work.

They of course, got into the ways Vol. 2 of the Fight for Themyscira, Nubia shows that every good leader questions themselves and seeks the wise counsel of their peers, while being able to encourage those who look up to them. In this new issue writer Stephanie Williams, and her creative team show how nuanced and multi-faceted these women are in their speech, leadership and fight styles. But the threat to them grows ever closer as a specter from the past and beyond Doom's Doorway seeks revenge.

Nubia & the Amazons is a mini comic series written by Stephanie Williams and Vita Ayala, with art from artist Alitha Martinez. The creative team for the series also consists of Becca Carey with lettering, Mark Morales with inks, and Emilio Lopez with coloring. Nubia & The Amazons takes place after the thrilling events of Infinite Frontier, Nubia becomes queen of Themyscira, but the new title also brings challenges.

Check out the links below to follow and learn more about about Vita and their work.

Website: DefinitelyVita.com

Twitter: @DefinitelyVita

Nubia & The Amazons is available wherever comics are sold.

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Carolyn Talks 'Frimas' with Writer and Director Marianne Farley

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:15:07 GMT

In an almost chilling and unnerving serendipitous coincidence, Frimas the new short film by writer and director Marianne Farley was released for festival audiences, right at the time politicians in Texas passed a bill banning abortions past 6 weeks.

Set in Montreal, Canada in the near future, Cara (Karine Gonthier-Hyndman) is a woman who has no choice but to make the extremely dangerous and heartbreaking choice of having an illegal abortion, after the medical procedure has been re-criminalized in the country. In the back of a meat truck, Cara's life forever changes as she comes face-to-face with the stark and grim reality of just how dangerous the abortion ban is. Surrounded by the hanging carcasses of pigs, she's left no choice but to put her trust in Dr. Hubert (Chantal Baril) a complete stranger, whose own fear of being caught and arrested causes friction during their interactions.

Though set in Canada, the situation is one that too many women around the world are placed in daily as abortion is either still illegal, or allowed under very specific circumstances deemed appropriate by politicians who know nothing about the women's whose lives they want to control. In our discussion, Marianne and I spoke about the ways society continues to place pressure on women to conform to conservative and cruel ideals, the struggle for bodily autonomy, and women's reproductive rights all around the world.

To learn more about FRIMAS, and Marianne's work visit MarianneFarley.com

Marianne Farley is a director/screenwriter, producer, and actress from Montreal, Canada. Her second critically acclaimed short film MARGUERITE won over forty awards around the globe and earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Live Action Short Film in 2019. Marianne is in the post production phase of her first feature film NORTH OF ALBANY (co-written with Claude Brie). Through her production company SLYKID & SKYKID she is also developing the feature films LA FAUCHE (written by Camille Trudel) and À DEMI- SOUPIR (co-written with Claude Brie).

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Carolyn Talks 'Snakehead' with Actresses Shuya Chang and Jade Wu

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:13:30 GMT

Snakehead is the crime saga the debut feature film of writer and director by Evan Jackson Leong is as much about the gritty underworld of human trafficking, as it is about the emotional toll being an immigrant takes on the psyche. Through his main female characters Sister Tse (Shuya Chang) and Dai Mah (Jade Wu) audiences see the generational gap of the new and old.

Desperate to find and reconnect with her daughter after eight years of separation, Sister Tse puts her life in the hands of Snakeheads - Chinese smugglers to traffic illegal immigrants - to the cost of $57,000. Refusing to repay the debt through sex work, Sister Tse works to get in good with the head of the criminal enterprise, Dai Mah , and earn her way out by using her street smarts, keen observational skills and will. As Sister Tse grows closer to Dai Mah she begins to consider whether the woman who has the power to get her killed is worth trusting, and Dai Mah learns that the way she thinks the way the world works, isn't necessarily true. As these two women get into a power struggle, Dia Mah's son Rambo (Sung Kang) begins to make his own moves, that could put everyone and everything in danger with their community and the law.

In her conversation with Chang and Wu for Carolyn Talks..., they speak about playing their multi-dimensional characters who do what they can to stay on top in a world dominated by men. They also spoke about how being Women of Color and immigrants informed their performances, and helped them to relate to their characters, and working in the North American film industry.

Snakehead released into theatres, on Digital and On Demand October 29, 2021.

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Carolyn Talks 'Hell Hath No Fury' with Director Jesse V. Johnson

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:30:16 GMT

Directed by Jesse. V. Johnson, and written by Katherine Lee McEwan and Roman Serir, Hell Hath No Fury, is a World War II action about the strength and determination of Marie DuJardin (Nina Bergman) to bring some justice for her family, when she's given the ultimatum of helping a small band of U.S. soldier find a hidden cache of gold, or be killed.

In Hell Hath No Fury, Nina Bergman plays Marie DuJardin a real woman who who single-handedly stood against German forces, the French resistance, and a band of US infantrymen after she was branded a traitor by her countrymen. While the men around her seek to find treasure as their prize for taking part in a war they're tired of fighting, Marie is trying to find a way to bring peace and dignity to the memory of those who were heinously killed for simply being Jews.

For this episode of Carolyn Talks...she speaks with Jesse about creating an action film where the protagonist, a woman is unable to use her physical strength to fight against her captors, and has to rely on her wits and their desperation to outsmart them, and how Nina does this through her impressive performance. Carolyn and Jesse also get into how war makes monsters out of men, and Jesse's philosophies as a director who give his actors the space to craft their character's stories.

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So Here's What Happened with Stephanie Williams, Cowriter of Nubia and The Amazons

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:30:37 GMT

In this new episode of So Here's What Happened! Carolyn and LaNeysha chat with comics writer and creator Stephanie Williams about her latest work, the highly anticipated story of Nubia and the Amazons, for DC Comics. The ladies chat about how Stephanie, co-writer Vita Ayala and their creative team use the story to speak to representation and issues affecting women, as well as the history of Nubia and Themyscria in issue 1 of this new chapter in DC canon.

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So Here’s What Happened – September Episode #31

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:52:54 GMT

September Episode of So Here’s What Happened! picks up with LaNeysha and Carolyn discussing and review everything they watched and read during the month. The September episode of the podcast features include Squid Game, Midnight Mass, Yumi's Cells, and Detention.

Featured series for this episode: Squid Game, Midnight Mass, The Tension, and Yumi's Cells

Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama series streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, it stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Ho-yeon, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung. The series centers on a competition in which 456 players, all of them come from different walks of life, but the one thing they have in common is being deep debt. Desperate to win a ginormous cash prize of ₩45.6 billion (equivalent to $38.5 million USD), the contestants must play a series of children's games with deadly consequences if they lose.

Midnight Mass is an American supernatural horror limited series streaming exclusively on Netflix. The series is created and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli and Henry Thomas. The series is set on an isolated island whose inhabitants experience a series of supernatural events after the arrival of a mysterious and charismatic priest.

Yumi's Cells is a live action adaptation of the hit Webtoon series of the same name. The series follows Yu-Mi (played by Kim Go-Eun) an ordinary single working woman. On the outside, Yu-Mi is not the best at expressing her feelings. Meanwhile on the inside the cells in Yu-Mi's brain represent different emotions like love, violence, rationality, good, and bad. These tiny cells in her brain work actively for her. They deal with her emotions and troubles. Through her romantic and work relationships, she grows as a person and finds happiness.

Detention is a Taiwanese supernatural horror drama streaming series, created for Netflix in collaboration with Public Television Service. The series is based on the original video game of the same name developed by Red Candle Games. The game and series alike takes place during a period of martial law known as the White Terror in Taiwan. Detention intertwines the suffocating political situations under martial law and heart-stopping legends of local deities, revealing a labyrinth of unspeakable oppression.

The featured film on this month's episode is: Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a 2021 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Shang-Chi is the sixth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Four. The film is directed and co-written by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Awkwafina as Katy Chen, Meng'er Zhang as Xu Xialing, Fala Chen as Ying Li, Florian Munteanu as Razor Fist, Benedict Wong as Wong, Yuen Wah as Guang Bo, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan. The film follows Shang-Chi as he confronts the past he had left behind when he is drawn into conflict with the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

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TIFF 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Snakehead' with Writer-Director Evan Jackson Leong

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:29:28 GMT

Screening at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, Snakehead the crime saga the debut feature film of writer and director by Evan Jackson Leong is as much about the gritty underworld of human trafficking, as it is about the emotional toll being an immigrant takes on the psyche. Through his main female characters Sister Tse (Shuya Chang) and Dai Mah (Jade Wu) audiences see the generational gap of the new and old.

Desperate to find and reconnect with her daughter after eight years of separation, Sister Tse puts her life in the hands of Snakeheads - Chinese smugglers to traffic illegal immigrants - to the cost of $57,000. Refusing to repay the debt through sex work, Sister Tse works to get in good with the head of the criminal enterprise, Dai Mah, and earn her way out by using her street smarts, keen observational skills and will. As Sister Tse grows closer to Dai Mah she begins to consider whether the woman who has the power to get her killed is worth trusting, and Dai Mah learns that the way she thinks the way the world works, isn't necessarily true. As these two women get into a power struggle, Dia Mah's son Rambo (Sung Kang) begins to make his own moves, that could put everyone and everything in danger with their community and the law.

In my conversation with Leong for Carolyn Talks..., we spoke about these two amazingly complex and relatable female characters played brilliantly by Chang and Mah. Both of their characters posses a ton of personal strength, but display moments of vulnerability and self-awareness that make them admirable and relatable. We discussed the importance of telling different immigrant stories, his use of imagery and the elements to give insight into his characters' emotions and experiences, as with those of Rambo.

Snakehead releases into theatres, on Digital and On Demand October 29, 2021.

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TIFF 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Terrorizers' with Director Ho Wi Ding

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:16:49 GMT

The 2021 Toronto International Film Festival is one of the most anticipated film fests in the world, providing opportunities for filmmakers - first timers and veterans alike to have their creations seen by journalists, every day citizens, and in the age of streaming platforms, marketers who may take interest in helping their films reach even wider audiences. One of those filmmakers is Taiwanese writer and director Ho Wi Ding who presented his third feature film Terrorizers, to audience.

When Yu Fang (Moon Lee) and Xiao Zhang (J.C. Lin) meet coincidentally see each other five years apart, a cute romance begins to blossom. Gifting Yu Fang with roses, a family heirloom and romantic dates and kisses in phonebooths, Xiao Zhang gives Yu Fang things she's afraid of having; love, trust and hope. But as their romance blossoms, it's put in jeopardy by the danger Min Liang (Austin Lin) - the son of Yu Fang's father's friend - poses to her, Xiao Zhang and Monica (Annie Chen), Yu Fang's friend.

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with Ho about using non-linear storytelling co-written by Natasha Sun, and visual cues to spin this fascinating and griping story. With what I would call a truly genre defying story of love, fear of abandonment, loneliness and obsession told trough great nuanced performances and impeccable editing by Ho and co-editor Lee Huey, the cast and creative team have created a film that ingeniously serves as a scathing critique on how the news media, social media and obsessive men can spin the lives of women out of control.

Read the full by ButWhyTho EIC Kate Sanchez, here. Terrorizers will be the opening film at the 2021 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, and will serve as the film's Asian premiere. It stars Ding Ning and Pipi Yao in supporting roles.

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So Here's What Happened in August - Episode #30

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:15:06 GMT

August Episode of So Here’s What Happened! picks up with LaNeysha and Carolyn diving into discussion and review everything they watched and read during the month. The August episode of the podcast features Dark Blood #1, Fear the Walking Dead, D.P., Candy Man, Ten Months and Raging Fire.

Featured books for this episode: Dark Blood #1

Dark Blood #1 is one of the newest releases from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint. This new six-issue original series comes from screenwriter LaToya Morgan (AMC’s The Walking Dead, Into The Badlands), artist Walt Barna (The Osiris Path), colorist A.H.G., and letterer AndWorld Design. Set in 1955 Alabama the series centers on a seemingly ordinary man, Avery Aldridge forging a brave new future for himself and his family while dealing with his past. When the wounds of his past come back, he learns that he is definitely anything but ordinary.

Featured television shows for this episode: Fear the Walking Dead, D.P. The Devil Judge

Fear the Walking Dead starts off set in Los Angeles, California, then Mexico, and later in Texas. The spin-off Walking Dead series centers on a dysfunctional blended family composed of high school counselor Madison Clark, her English teacher fiancé Travis Manawa, her daughter Alicia, her drug addict son Nick, Travis' son from a previous marriage, Chris, Chris' mother Liza Ortiz, and others who join their group following the zombie apocalypse. Now they must reinvent themselves, learning new skills and adopting new attitudes in order to survive as civilization collapses around them.

D.P. is a six episode South Korean mini-series starring Jung Hae-in and Koo Gyo-hwan as members of the Deserter Pursuit team of the military. Newly transferred after his enlistment An Jun-ho (Jung Hae-in) is unprepared for the tragic situations that await him in the army. Struggling with his estrangement from his mother and sister, An Jun-ho is almost overcome with crushing guilt, confusion and rage that he feels when he's faced with the violent bullying, sexual harassment and stress that he, and his partner Han Ho-yeol (Koo Gyo-hwan ) encounter, leading him to see deserters and the institution that in a whole new light.

D.P. is available for streaming. Trigger warning for graphic violence, and suicide.

In the not to distant future the South Korean setting of The Devil Judge, political and judicial systems have become more about protecting those with power, and entertaining the masses than being beneficial for them. Determined to expose the corruption and manipulation of the top political figures, Judge Kang Yo-han (Ji Sung) creates a complicated plan to rid society of the people responsible for leading society to its destruction before it's too late, but he faces an unexpected dilemma when Kim Ga-on (Jin Young) his new partner on the televised courtroom show he leads, challenges him with his passionate idealism and stubbornness. The Devil Judge is available for streaming on Viki.com

Featured film shows for this episode: Candy Man, Ten Months, Raging Fire

Candyman is a direct sequel to the 1992 horror film Candyman that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. Directed by Nia DaCosta, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo. A chance encounter exposes Anthony to the true story behind the urban legend of Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.

Written and directed by Namkoong Sun, Ten Months, makes its New York Asian Film Festival premiere. Game engineer Mi-rae has a burgeoning career and a doting boyfriend, and it looks like nothing will stop her from achieving her goal to change the world. That is until she discovers she’s pregnant. Namkoong Sun’s feature debut seamlessly blends humor and pathos in this captivating tale about a young woman finding her way forward when her own world’s been turned upside down. Read Carolyn's interview with Namkoong Sun here.

Directed by the late Benny Chan, Raging Fire makes its Fantasia Fest and New York Asian Film Festival debuts. Havoc reigns in Hong Kong when a disgraced former cop has returned for vengeance against his former mentor Shan, the decorated hero of the police force. He has assembled a wild bunch of merciless assassins to generate death and destruction till his vendetta is fully satisfied.

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Fantasia Fest 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Indemnity' with Writer and Director Travis Taute, and Actor Jarrid Geduld

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:17:54 GMT

Written and directed by Travis Taute, Indemnity is a fast paced South African action thriller that smartly uses its action sequences as a tool to show the vulnerable state it's protagonist Theo Abrams (Jarrid Geduld) is in after suffering a devastating loss. Premiering at the 2021 Fantasia Film International Festival. Indemnity is the debut feature film for Taute, who's known for his work as a series writer and director for Netflix's hit South African youth drama Blood & Water.

As a fireman, Theo is used to being in extremely dangerous and high pressure situations, but after a tragic accident that claimed the lives of members of his unit, Theo is left struggling with a severe case of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Removed from active duty, he finds himself trying to cope with the strain placed on his relationship with his wife Angela (Nicole Fortuin), and young son Wesley. But one morning his world comes crashing down when Angela is murdered, and Wesley ripped away from him. Suspected of killing his wife Theo goes on the run, and begins to unravel a plot created by some of the most powerful men in the government, and people closest to him.

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with Travis and Jarrid about using an action film to center a story about a man of color experiencing PTSD, the importance of showing the healing process, and Jarrid's impressive performance in using his body and breathing to portray the complicated emotions and mental states Theo experienced.

Indemnity stars Andre Jacobs, Gail Mabalane, and Tshamano Sebe . The film is produced by Gambit Films, Bradley Joshua and Benjamin Overmeyer.

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Fantasia Fest 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Baby, Don't Cry' with Writer, Cast and Producers

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:24:44 GMT

Fantasia Fest 2021 is underway with films of all genres to be seen for the very first time by audiences all around the world thanks to virtual screening, and one of the films making their debut is Baby, Don't Cry, directed by Jesse Dvorak. Written by and starring Zita Bai, Baby' Don't Cry, is a surrealistic coming of age film about Baby, a 17-year-old Chinese immigrant grappling with the disconnect she feels towards her parents and heritage while falling in love with a Vas, a young man who she sees as an enigma.

For Carolyn Talks..., I spoke with Bai, lead actor Vas Provatakis who plays Fox, Baby's Love interest, and producers Zeron Zhao, and Qiyou Zhou, about crafting a story about a teenage girl who trying to navigate the various people she encounters in the small Seattle town her family immigrated to from China. Her curiosity about the world around her causes her to see everything through a literal and figurative lens that represents to identity crisis many new immigrants experiences. In her relationship with Fox, Baby sees someone who sees her for the first time, and allows her to step out side the world of fantasy she's created within her own home. Even if he may not be the best influence on her.

During out conversation we discussed the various motifs and symbols representative of Chinese culture, familial relationships, love, and the roles each person played in bringing this story to life in their own unique way.

Baby, Don't Cry has it's world premiere in the Underground lineup of the Fantasia International Film Festival on August 11, 2021. It stars Zita Bai, Vas Provatakis, Helen Sun and Boni Mata.

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So Here's What Happened - July Episode #29

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 22:51:40 GMT

Episode 29 of So Here’s What Happened! has LaNeysha and Carolyn dive into discussion and review of all the things they watched and read during the month of July, which includes the manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Volume 23, The Owl House, and Black Widow.

Featured books for this episode: Demon Slayer Volume 23, Dark Blood Volume 1.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Volume 23 (Demon Slayer Volume 23) is the final installment to the action-adventure fantasy manga created by Koyoharu Gotouge and published by VIZ Media. The series follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young man trying to support his family following his father's passing. Suddenly disaster strikes when a demon slaughters Tanjiro’s family and leaves his younger sister Nezuko into a demon. Now Tanjiro and Nezuko must set out to defeat the demon that killed their family and find a cure for Nezuko to regain her humanity.

Created by LaToya Morgan (The Walking Dead, Into The Badlands) Dark Blood Volume 1 is an intriguing introduction to Avery Aldridge, a former member of the famed Red Tails - an elite squadron of African-American fighter pilots who conducted missions during the WWII as members of the allied forces. Set in 1955 Alabama, the readers will follow Avery on his scary and revealing journey as he discovers he's no ordinary man who may have been changed more than he through by his experiences in the war. Dark Blood can be purchased through BOOM! Studios.

Featured television shows for this episode: The Owl House, Hospital Playlist

The Owl House is an American animated fantasy series, created by Dana Terrace. The series follows Luz, a self-assured teenage girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. Despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda's apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting.

Hospital Playlist is a Korean drama that focuses on the hilarious and sweet friendship between five surgeons and the doctors, interns and patients they interact with on a daily basis. Written and created by Lee Woo-jung, the show now in it's second season, is just as hilarious and smartly written as first and definitely worth the watch as they encounter new and complicated procedures, terrified patients, not so great love lives, and the emotional toll this all takes on them.

Other Asian dramas recommended by Carolyn: The Devil Judge on Viki, and You Are My Glory on WeTV.

Featured film shows for this episode: Black Widow

In the long-awaited solo film, Black Widow, featuring the form spy turned Avenger. Starring Scarlett Johansson as the titular character and is joined by a stunning cast Florence Pugh as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina.Directed by Cate Shortland, with a story by Jac Schaeffer and Ned Benson, screenplay by Eric Pearson.

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So Here's What Happened in Loki, Season 1

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:03:10 GMT

So Here’s What Happened in Loki is an all-new episode where LaNeysha and Carolyn discuss the first season of Marvel’s hit limited series Loki (2021). Join Join the ladies on this episode as they what happened in Loki. As they dive into a deep discussion to recap the first season of Loki. The ladies get into the things they likes, disliked, theories, and more as they recap Marvel’s latest hit series on Disney+.

Loki is an American television series created by Michael Waldron and directed by Kate Heron streaming exclusively on Disney+, based on the comics featuring the god of mischief himself, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston. Loki takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and is canon with other films within the franchise. In addition to Hiddleston the cast of Loki, also features Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Sasha Lane, Jack Veal, DeObia Oparei, Richard E. Grant, and Jonathan Majors.

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), where an alternate version of Loki unwittingly creates a new timeline after stealing the Tesseract during the events of Avengers: Endgame. The alternate version of Loki is brought to the mysterious and bureaucratic organization, the Time Variance Authority (TVA). The Time Variance Authority is an organization that exists outside of time and space. Members of the TVA monitor and maintain the flow of time in the sacred timeline as the all-powerful Timelords dictate it. Mobious a veteran member of the TVA gives Loki a choice to either be erased from existence due or help fix the timeline and stop a much bigger threat. Ever the god of mischief Loki agrees to work with the TVA, but of course he has a scheme or two up his sleeve.

Loki premiered on June 9, 2021, consisting of six episodes. It is part of Phase Four of the MCU. A second season has been announced is in development.

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Carolyn Talks 'For Your Consideration' with Writer and Director Poppy Gordon

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:09:28 GMT

For a short film, For Your Consideration tackles many topics that have long been part of the regular discourse for people in marginalized community, but thanks to social media, become "trending topics" to those no part of those communities. To these people, things like racism, accessibility, women's right and the prison industrial complex are just things they can chat about at brunch.

Written and directed by Poppy Gordon, the film with its dark humor, contrasted by bright colors and sunny L.A setting, shows the stunning lack of self-awareness a small group of privileged socialites display when they randomly decide to make a they're sure will be worthy of an Oscar. Only interested in getting recognition by the elites, they pick apart and cast aside what trending social justice cause is worth their time and attention.

In our discussion for Carolyn Talks..., Poppy and I talk about the perceptions and misconceptions people have of the disenfranchised, and how social media plays a part in the discourse around advocacy, activism and the ways companies and people with power manipulate them to their advantage.

For Your Consideration is now available in wide release on Omeleto and Vimeo.

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Director Poppy Gordon is NYC based and excels at visually driven narratives that combine bold cinematic style with pop influenced VFX. Poppy has directed work for brands such as NIKE, WAV, PayPal, Pond’s, TRESemmé, and many more. She is commercially represented by Hey Baby and also leads her own creative studio Feral. For Your Consideration was co-written by Poppy’s longtime collaborator Aldo Arias who is a New York City writer by way of Texas.

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Carolyn Talks 'Inheritance' with the Short Film's director and Writer Annalise Lockhart and her cast

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:22:24 GMT

Written and directed by Annalise Lockhart, Inheritance is a multi-genre short film about a Black family in Vermont who encounter the ghosts of white people passed on from the mortal world, but still intent on preventing the family from living in peace on their own property. During our chat for Carolyn Talks...I spoke with Annalise and her cast, Victoria A. Villier, Ron Brice and DeLelon Dallas about birth rights, family legacies, generational curses and science fiction.

Inheritance recently screened at the the Oscar qualifying Atlanta Film Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival and the Palm Springs International ShortFest, another Oscar qualifier.

Director Annalise Lockhart is a writer/director whose work is influenced by her Afro-Futurist beliefs and the genre’s power for change. She has worked extensively as a 1st Assistant Director on projects such as Random Acts of Flyness (HBO), The Assistant starring Julia Garner, The Fits and Chained For Life. Inheritance is her first short film as both writer and director.

You can watch the video edition of this interview on Carolyn's YouTube Channel here, and follow here on Twitter and Instagram at @CarrieCnh12.

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Carolyn Talks 'India Sweets and Spices' with Actress Deepti Gupta

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 19:25:41 GMT

In my newest episode of Carolyn Talks..., I chat with cctress Deepti Gupta about her supporting role in India Sweets and Spices, premiering at the 2021 Tribeca Festival. Written and directed by Geeta Malik, the film uses humor to delve into the complexities of female personhood, and relationships. When UCLA student Alia (Sophia Ali) returns home for summer vacation, she's struck by the realization her parents, and the close nit Indian American community they belong to isn't as happy has she believed it to be.

Having spent months away at college, Alia has become disillusioned with the way the people she looked up to value their place amongst the most affluent in New Jersey. She sees the importance her parents Shelia (Manisha Koirala) and Ranjit (Adil Hussain) place on status, appearances and their wealth, is just a shallow façade, and when she happens to meet Bharavi Dupta (Deepti Gupta) and old acquaintance of Shelia, and learns secrets about her mother, Alia begins to understand there's more to the mother she thought she knew.

In our conversation, Deepti and I discuss the the ways Malik highlights how Women of Color - and immigrants - are forced to hide or forget parts of ourselves to conform to the edits of patriarchal and white supremist societies. To many, advocacy means taking part in large protests, and making loud declarations, but it's also giving someone the space and chance to finally speak their mind after years of being forced to stifle their thoughts and emotions, as Bharavi does for the mother and daughter. It's understanding that as immigrants making the choice between assimilation and integration is as difficult as the choice to move away from everything that we knew and loved in our place of birth.

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So Here's What Happened with Comic Creator, Stephanie Williams

Mon, 24 May 2021 01:44:25 GMT

Stephanie Williams, comic creator and writer, joins LaNeysha and Carolyn on this new episode of So Here's What Happened to discuss her crowd-funded comic, Living Heroes. Living Heroes is an original comic series featuring short stories starring beloved Marvel heroines such as Ororo Monroe (Storm), Monica Rambeau, Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk), and Misty Knight living together in a superhero kind of world inspired by the 90’s sitcom Living Single. Illustrated by O’Neill Jones and by . Living Heroes was funded by Kickstarter within 24hrs.

Stephanie Williams is a comic historian and pop culture critic for notable publications such as SYFYFANGRRLS, Marvel, The A.V. Club, Nerdist, Den of Geek, and Rotten Tomatoes. She is currently a content producer for What To Watch. Stephanie is also a comic creator with three ongoing webcomics, Parenthood Activate!, But What If Though?, and Living Heroes. She made her Marvel debut with a short story featuring Monica Rambeau in Marvel’s Voices: Legacy.

Check out the links below to follow and learn more about about Williams and her work.

Website: whysteph.com

Twitter: @Step_I_Will

Living Heroes Kick Starter Page

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So Here's What Happened in April, 2021

Mon, 17 May 2021 01:53:33 GMT

Episode 27 of So Here’s What Happened LaNeysha and Carolyn return from a brief hiatus to share their thoughts on films, books, and TV for the month of May. On this new episode the ladies dive into discussion and review of all the things they have watched and read. For this month that includes Blue Flag Volume 7, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Mortal Kombat.

Book: Blue Flag Volume 7

Blue Flag Volume 7 is a romantic drama manga written and drawn by mangaka KAITO. The English release is published by VIZ Media. The plot of Blue Flag follows a group of friends entering their last year of high school who are in an unpredicted love quadrangle. In Volume 7, rumors spread like wildfire after Toma’s shocking confession during the culture festival. Taichi is left feeling confused and uncertain. While other people in their circle of friends are soon affected as well. Meanwhile, Toma’s brother Seiya sits him down for a frank talk. All the thoughts and emotions everyone has kept hidden are finally coming to light, and relationships begin to change.

TV: Falcon and the Winter Soldier

An American television miniseries created by Malcolm Spellman for the streaming service Disney+, featuring the Marvel Comics characters Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier). Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , it shares continuity with the films of the franchise. Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019) Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities and patience with one another. The series was produced by Marvel Studios, with Spellman serving as head writer and Kari Skogland directing.

Film: Mortal Kombat (2021)

This martial arts fantasy film based on the video game franchise of the same name and a reboot of the Mortal Kombat film series stars Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Directed by Simon McQuoid in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay written Greg Russo and Dave Callaham and a story by Russo and Oren Uziel. MMA fighter Cole Young finds himself and his family being hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero. Cole is able to find sanctuary at Lord Raiden's temple. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.

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So Here's What Happened! with Jennifer Holness Director of Documentary 'Subjects of Desire'

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:19:55 GMT

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On this episode of So Here’s What Happened! podcast LaNeysha and Carolyn get the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Holness the director of Subjects of Desire. The documentary premiered at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival in the Documentary Feature Competition. The 101-minute documentary is directed by Jennifer Holness, narrated by Garvia Bailey, produced by Holness and Sudz Sutherland. The film’s screenwriter is Holness, the cinematographers are Iris Ng and Ricardo Diaz, and the editor is Lawrence Jackman. The other interviewees include Miss Black America contestants, notable musical artists such as India Arie and Jully Black, college professors, media personalities, and more.

Subjects of Desire is a feature documentary that examines North American beauty standards’ cultural shift towards embracing Black female aesthetics and features. From society’s new fixation on the ‘booty,’ fuller lips, the dramatic rise of spray-tanned skin, ethnic hairstyles, and athletic bodies, some argue that Black women are having a beauty moment.

She was recently awarded the CMPA’s Indiescreen Established Producer of the year Award in recognition of her contribution to Canada’s film industry and her incredible career achievements. Jennifer has directed her first feature documentary, Subjects of Desire, about Black women and beauty. The will have it’s world premiere at SXSW and it will air on TVO and Crave in Canada.

Jennifer’s social media accounts

Instagram: @JenniferHolness

Twitter: @JustJenHolness

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/jenniferjholness/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferholness/

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SXSW: Carolyn Talks 'Parked in America' with Writer Kayla Lewis and Director Luke Salin

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:14:33 GMT

In this episode Carolyn speaks with Kayla Lewis and Luke Salin about their debut pilot Parked in America which screened at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival in the Episodic Pilot Competition. The show is a half-hour dramedy focused on Jamie Park (July Song) a young South Korean girl travels to Illinois due to a tragic situation involving her older sister. During our discussion, Kayla Lewis and Luke Salin spoke about using their experiences, and those of their friends and families to carefully craft a story that touches on many issues affecting young people today, including mental illness, sexuality and family dynamics.

You can read a review of the pilot episode by Kate Sánchez here, and watch the interview on Carolyn’s YouTube channel here.

Follow Carolyn on Twitter and Instagram @Carriecnh12, and to access the African American Film Critics Association Virtual Roundtables mentioned, visit the YouTube Channel here, and Carolyn’s new channel here.

Visit the film’s official social media accounts for updates at Twitter: @ParkedinAmerica and @parkedinamericashow on Instagram.

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ACTRA Toronto Awards: Carolyn Talks with Jean Yoon and Julie

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:41:58 GMT

On February 22, 2020, winners of the 18th Annual ACTRA Toronto Awards were announced during a ceremony at The Carlu, in downtown Toronto. Before the ceremony got underway, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jean Yoon, who was being honored with the Award of Excellence in commemoration of her career an actress and advocate in the entertainment industry, and Julie Limieux, nominated for her voice work on Binky: Pets of the Universe "Happy PURSTgiving".

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SXSW 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Executive Order with Writer-director Lazaro Ramos and Actress Tais Arujo

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:36:02 GMT

Screening at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival in the Spotlight Screening Section, and starring Alfred Enoch, Taís Araujo and Seu Jorge, Executive Order is a film that speaks to the struggles of Black Brazilians as their very identities as Black people and Brazilians are called into question, and later persecuted when the white incumbent president and his supporters seek to oust all Black and “highly melaninated’ people from the country.

Directed by Lázaro Ramos and co-written by Lusa Silvestre, Lázaro Ramos, Aldri Anunciação and Elísio

Lopes Jr. Executive Order is sure to touch many around the world for the way it highlights what seems to be the perpetual struggle for Black people to have full equality and agency in a world where white supremacy seeks to tear us down, and silence us. For Black people across the diaspora the idea of what it means to be Black, and where home is has been one that we contemplate our history of a formerly enslaved people after our ancestors were kidnapped from their African homelands and taken across the Atlantic ocean to the the North America, the Caribbean and Latin America, including Brazil.

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SXSW 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Violation' with Writers and directors Madeliene Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:30:56 GMT

Ahead of it’s release at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival I had the opportunity to speak with the writers, directors and producers of revenge thriller Violation, Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli for Carolyn Talks…, Since it’s premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, Violation has generated a lot of discussion surrounding it’s portrayal of rape and revenge, but there’s more to it than that.

During our discussion we spoke about the psychological damage and detachment lead character Miriam, played by Sims-Fewer experiences as a result of the violation carried out upon her by a close friend. Rarely do we get to see women be physically brutal in their quest for revenge against their perpetrators, and not only do we get to see that in this film, we see the toll it takes on Miriam mentally and emotionally. What happens is also compounded by a growing rift in her relationships with her sister Greta (Anna Maguire), and husband Caleb (Obi Abili)

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Carolyn Talks 'Test Pattern' with Writer-Director Shatara Michelle Ford

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:29:53 GMT

For this episode of Carolyn Talks… I speak with writer, director and producer Shatara Michelle Ford about Test Pattern, her debut feature film, and about how her approach as a filmmaker shows the connections between race, politics and gender create situations where victims of sexual assault are marginalized by the very systems that are supposed to offer support.

As an act, sexual assault or rape are about the perpetrator taking control away from the victim, and exerting their will and power over someone more vulnerable than them. For the victim this violence forces them into a state where who they were before, has been fundamentally changed, and for Renesha (Brittany S. Hall) it also reveals the ways Black women are offered little aid when they’re hurt and in need.

Visit KinoMarquee.com for show times of Test Pattern on virtual cinemas. You can follow Carolyn on Twitter and Instagram @Carriecnh12, and to access the African American Film Critics Association Virtual Roundtables mentioned, visit the YouTube Channel here.

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SXSW 2021: LaNeysha Talks...with the Creators of 'Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America'

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:57:06 GMT

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is a documentary directed and produced by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler written and produced by Jeffery Robinson showing at SXSW Film Festival.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is a 118-minute documentary that is centered on Robinson’s Town Hall performance, the film interweaves historical and present-day archival footage, Robinson’s personal story, and interview footage capturing his meetings with Black change-makers and eyewitnesses to history.

I had the pleasure of speaking to creators of the documentary ahead of the films debut. In this in-depth audio discussion the filmmakers detail the process of making this film, how each of them were got into racial and social justice, the goals they set out for the film and much more.

To learn more about The Who We Are Project, click here.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America premieres Wednesday, March 17 at the SXSW Film Festival.

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Carolyn Talks 'Wild Indian' With Film Critic Shea Vassar

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:28:11 GMT

In this new episode of Carolyn Talks…, I speak with Cherokee Nation film critic Shea Vassar, we discuss Wild Indian, the debut feature film of writer-director Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr., which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, 2021.

When Makwa a young Anishinaabe boy kills a classmate and coerces his friend Ted-O to help him bury the body and the truth, their fates are forever changed. This one terrible day creates a ripple effect leading to even more devastating results in their lives as men. Makwa (Michael Greyeyes) is an emotionally repressed business man who struggles to hide his violent tendencies from his wife and co-workers. Ted-O (Chaske Spencer) is former best friend, tries to adjust to life outside of prison, and away from crime. Burdened by the guilt of helping Makwa to cover up his crime, Ted-O find it hard to let go of the past, and is desperate to atone for what he’s done

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Carolyn Talks Netflix Short Film 'Canvas' With Writer-director Frank E. Abeny III

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:04:33 GMT

Carolyn Talks… is back with a new episode, this time with animation artist Frank E. Abney III. In this episode, Carolyn discusses Frank Abney’s new Netflix short film Canvas, which has been a passion project of his for years. Written and directed by Frank, the film is a beautiful illustration of how people experience, grief and how the seemingly simple actions of a child can begin the process of healing.

With it’s clear and beautiful 3D animation that mimics a painting Canvas is a poignant story about Arthur an elderly painter who’s lost his inspiration to create, and see the beauty in his surroundings following the death of his wife. When his young granddaughter Aura and her mother come to visit, Aura’s art and curiosity create a spark within Arthur by reminding him he still has a story to tell and his memories are worth holding onto.

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So Here’s What Happened – Episode 26

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:24:55 GMT

LaNeysha and Carolyn are back with their first new episode of 2021! We are finally back to doing the original format of the show, where the ladies discuss all of the things they have watched and read for the month. On this episode they get into the and discuss the fan comic created by Stephanie Willians, Living Heroes, the latest Studio Ghibli Film, Earwig and the Witch, WandaVision and much more!

We apologize for the technical issues with the audio toward the end of this episode.

Carolyn's Picks

Summer of Soul by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson

Wild Indian by Lyle Michell Corbine Jr.

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir by James Redford

Living Heroes

LaNeysha's Picks

Film: Earwig and The Witch by Gorō Miyazaki (2020)

Book: The Art of Howls Moving Castle

Television: WandaVision

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So Here's What Happened at Sundance 2021: Carolyn Talks 'Doublespeak' With Writer-Director Hazel McKibbin, and Actress Angela Wong Carbone

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:14:45 GMT

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival began its week of screenings and various online events on January 28th, among those screening, is

Doublespeak, an original film entered into Short Films Program. In this episode of Carolyn Talks…, I speak with writer and director Hazel McKibbin, and actress Angela Wong Carbone about their technical and emotional approaches to preparing for and making the film, and finding catharsis through art.

For her first short film writer and director, Hazel McKibbin takes a day in Emma’s life that is a day many others face and scrutinizes the ways the corporate world – or any work environment really – creates an unsafe work environment for employees when the people in charge allow those with seniority to abuse their power by intimidating, harassing and even assaulting their subordinates. She deftly shows the moral and ethical failings that occur when the benefit of the doubt is placed on the antagonizer and places the burden of proof and doubt on the victims.

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A So Here's What Happened Christmas Episode

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode of So Here's What Happened Neysha and Carolyn get into the Holiday spirit. The ladies play a game of Christmas Movie Cliche Bingo, share their favorite Christmas movies, and review the newest holiday film to drop of Netflix, 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey'

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Carolyn Talks The ' Sound of Metal' With Director and Co-writer Darius Marder

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:53:28 GMT

For this episode of Carolyn Talks… I had the pleasure of speaking with Darius Marder, director and co-writer of Sound of Metal about how he, his co-writer Abraham Marder, sound editor, and composer Nicholas Becker and their teams created one of the most unique cinematic auditory experiences I’ve ever had. As a viewer, critic, and disabled person experiencing slow hearing loss, it meant so much to have the opportunity to speak with Marder about the great acting by Olivia Cooke, and Paul Raci – whose characters Lou and Joe provide the necessary emotional support, and introduction to the deaf culture for Ruben, and about how sound is used tell a story of loss, acceptance and gaining new perspectives on the way we live in a world filled with noise.

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Carolyn Talks With Bora Kim, Writer & Director of "House of Hummingbird

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:43:00 GMT

Like a right of passage, and matter of survival, learning to hear the words unspoken, decipher every gesture and look, navigating the tests and expectations placed on us by society, from a young age is something that every woman has gone through. In Writer and Director Bora Kim's emotionally stirring debut feature House of Hummingbird, 14-year-old Kim Eun Hee (Park Ji Hu) is discovering those skills to be just what she needs to make it through a year of turmoil, abuse, trauma and self-discovery.

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Carolyn Talks...at the ACTRA Toronto Awards with Theresa Tova

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:42:23 GMT

On February 22, winners of the 18th Annual ACTRA Toronto Awards were announced during a ceremony at The Carlu, in downtown Toronto.

Just before the ceremony commenced, Carolyn spoke with Theresa Tova, President of ACTRA about the work the organization has been doing, Canada's place in the film industry and increasing diversity and visibility for Actors of Color

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ReelAsian24: Carolyn Talks 'The Taste of Pho' With Writer & Director Mariko Bobrik

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:01:56 GMT

For her feature film debut writer and director Mariko Bobrik gives insight into how the structured lives of a cook and his young daughter gradually changes when she begins to rebel, and he begins preparing new dishes in The Taste of Pho which screened in the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival during it's first ever digital event.

In this new episode of Carolyn Talks... I speak with Bobrik about how her film beautifully illustrates the love, a family grieving the loss of a loved one, the emotional toll being an immigrant takes on People of Color, and how food fits at the center of the all.

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Carolyn Talks 'In Hollywoodland' With Yetide Badaki, Jessica Sherif and Karen David

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:41:02 GMT

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I speak with writer and actress Yetide Badaki, actress Karen David and director Jessica Sherif about their new short film In Hollywoodland, which uses Alice in Wonderland as inspiration to subvert the fantasy many have of Hollywood. We speak about the ways Badaki's script, the performances and production design are used to highlight the way Hollywood victimizes women through sexism and misogyny, but also how filmmaking and social media are great mediums to show the solidarity of true feminism.

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Carolyn Talks 'In Hollywoodland'

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:05:30 GMT

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So Here’s What Happened in ‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 9 & 10

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

HBO's Lovecraft Country has come to an end, and so has our special recap series. For the last episode of So Here’s What Happened in Lovecraft Country! , we thought it was fitting to being back Perdita, our special guest for the last two episodes to discuss the goings on in episodes 9 and 10.

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TIFF20: Carolyn Talks 'Under The Open Sky' With Li Lai

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT

TIFF20: Carolyn Talks 'Under The Open Sky' With Li Lai, EIC of Mediaversity Reviews, to discuss one of favorite films of the year Under The Open Sky by Miwa Nishikawa.

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INTERVIEW: St. Jude Play Live with Imperial Grrl

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:00:00 GMT

In this special episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn got the opportunity to interview Twitch streamer, cosplayer, and content creator Imperial Grrl, to discuss how they partner with St. Jude PLAY LIVE to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Throughout the episode, they talk about how Imperial Grrl got into streaming, how she got involved with St. Jude PLAY LIVE, discuss the amazing story behind St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founding, and we learn more about the lifesaving mission of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.®

To learn more or donate visit stjude.org/butwhytho.

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TIFF20: Carolyn Talks With '40 Years A Prisoner' and Preparing for TIFF With Robyn Citizen

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:29:59 GMT

TIFF20: Carolyn Talks With '40 Years A Prisoner' and Preparing for TIFF With Robyn Citizen

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So Here’s What Happened in ‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 7 & 8

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 7 & 8 recap discussion

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So Here’s What Happened in ‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 5 & 6

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:41:58 GMT

‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 3 & 4 Recap

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TIFF20: Carolyn Talks 'One Night in Miami' With Journalist Kathia Woods

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT

TIFF20: Carolyn Talks 'One Night in Miami' With Journalist Kathia Woods

Directed by Academy Award winner Regina King and written by Kemp Powel, One Night in Miamidepicts a fictional scenario where four Black men spend a night sharing, lecturing, educating and commiserating with each other about the struggles of Black people in America. These four men are none other than icons Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke and Jim Jones who, through their different backgrounds, careers and political views give voice to the concerns they have as Black men doing the best they can to survive in a world where their race is both their pride, and the obstacle to success in white spaces.

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So Here’s What Happened in ‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 3 & 4

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:00:49 GMT

Recap discussion of ‘Lovecraft Country’ Episodes 3 & 4

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Fantasia Fest 2020: Interview with 'The Paper Tigers' Writer-Director Bao Tran

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:30:00 GMT

INTERVIEW: The Paper Tigers with Writer-Director Bao Tran at Fantasia Fest 2020

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So Here's What Happened in 'Lovecraft Country' Episodes 1 & 2

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:01:41 GMT

After just two episodes, LaNeysha and Carolyn have become huge fans of the show, and as such will be hosting special bi-weekly recaps of the show during it's 10 episode run. In this first episode of So Here's What Happened in Lovecraft Country!, they share their thoughts about all of the themes from "Sundown" and "Whitey's On The Moon". They discuss how racism is the horrific monster the characters face, the biblical themes, and the power of ancestry and bloodlines.

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So Here's What Happened In Season 4 of Insecure

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:13:26 GMT

In this episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn review and discusses the latest season of HBO's Insecure. Insecure is a millennial-focused comedy-drama television series on HBO created by Issa Rae. Slightly based on Rae’s renowned web series Awkward Black Girl, Insecure unpacks the story of the Black female experience from the perspective of two female protagonists and best friends, Issa (Issa Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji).

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Bonus: The Lovebirds (2020) Instagram LIVE Episode Discussion

Sun, 31 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT

To change things up a bit, LaNeysha and Carolyn thought it would be fun to record this episode live on Instagram, so our listeners could get a chance to see how we are. We enjoyed interacting with others who enjoyed the film as much as we did. As always, we discussed out likes and dislikes of the films, and answered questions from those who tuned in.

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Episode 25

Tue, 19 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of the So Here's What Happened podcast! On this episode LaNeysha discusses her latest manga series, the supernatural action-adventure Jujutsu Kaisen. While Carolyn shares her thoughts on the Taiwanese Netflix original series, The Victims' Game. And the ladies discuss their thoughts on the latest season of Issa Rae's hit HBO series, Insecure.

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Carolyn Talks at 2020 CAFTCAD Awards with Shelby Page

Sun, 17 May 2020 22:57:54 GMT

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Carolyn Talks at 2020 CAFTCAD Awards with Avery Plewes

Sun, 17 May 2020 22:57:21 GMT

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Carolyn Talks...With Phil Hopkins, Founder The Film Detective

Sun, 17 May 2020 22:56:35 GMT

Our archive includes classic westerns, horror, mystery, family, martial arts, film noir, religious programming, cult classics, silents, classic cartoons, shorts, documentaries, foreign imports and many rarely and seldom seen lost classics—all remastered for today’s new platforms, professionally transferred from original film elements and available in ProRes, with many in HD, and featuring original artwork, trailers and more.

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Carolyn Talks...With Illustrator Pearl Low About 'Hair Love', Heritage and Food

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode of "Carolyn Talks..." she speaks with Vancouver storyboard artist, writer and illustrator Pearl Low about her work on the Oscar winning animated short film Hair Love, and how art helps Pearl to see herself in new way.

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Carolyn Talks...With Rachel Harrison Gordon, Writer and Director of 'Broken Bird'

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT

ON this episode Carolyn talks with Rachel Harrison Gordon, writer and director of 'Broken Bird'.

Rachel is an MFA/MBA candidate at NYU Tisch/Stern and a Sundance 2020 Blackhouse Fellow. Rachel's interest in storytelling evolved through pursuits of perspectives in journalism and in government. She has studied people through quantitative behavioral data and through their stories, and hopes to create films, commercials and music videos that highlight the different ways people come of age. Her work challenges expectations of race, family and addiction.

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So Here's What Happened in March 2020

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:00:40 GMT

Another month has come to an end, which means it's time for a new episode of So Here’s What Happened! with LaNeysha and Carolyn. In this episode, we chat about The Invisible Man, season 2 of KINGDOM and Castlevania season 3.

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'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You' Review & Discussion

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:55:05 GMT

On this bonus episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn review and discuss the sequel to the smash hit, To All of the Boys I've Loved Before. Now as Lara Jean's relationship with Peter continues to grow, Lara Jean reunites with another recipient of one of her old love letters. Find out why the ladies felt the sequel just didn't hit the same way as the first film.

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Catch Up & Sundance Recap

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:04:41 GMT

In this new episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn switch things up a little bit. In addition to talking about entertainment choices, the ladies decide to use this episode as a chance to reflect and catch up with one another now that Carolyn is back from Sundance.

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SUNDANCE 2020: Carolyn Talks With...Eric Ranco, Cinematorgrapher of 'The 40-Year-Old Version

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:32:32 GMT

While at Sundance 2020 our very own Carolyn interviewed Eric Ranco, Cinematorgrapher of 'The 40-Year-Old Version.

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Sundance 2020: Carolyn Talks With Anthony Willis, Composer of 'Promising Young Woman'

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:00:16 GMT

Composer, Anthony Willis sets the musical tone of his latest feature film project, Promising Young Woman with a mix of orchestral renditions of popular disco and pop songs such as “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls, and light airy pieces, giving the film a dark fairytale atmosphere that perfectly fits its tale of hope and revenge.

During the 2020 Sundance Films Festival, Carolyn had the opportunity to speak with Willis about his work on Promising Young Woman. Written and directed by Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman shows how the thirst for vengeance, guilt, and loneliness make for a dangerous combination, when Cassie (Carey Mulligan), decides to seek retribution against so-called “nice guys”, after the death of her best friend Nina.

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So here's What Happened in December 2019

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:12:15 GMT

LaNeysha and Carolyn are back to kick off the new year by wrapping up what the watched in 2019. In this episode, the ladies decide to skip the Reading Corner in order to have more time to dive into a longer discussion about The Witcher and Star War: Rise of Skywalker. We also apologize for the delay in this episode's release due to holidays and technical difficulties.

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Carolyn Talks With...Show Runner Naren Shankar About The Expanse, Immigration, Identity

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:57:34 GMT

Carolyn chats with show runner Naren Shankar about The Expanse, immigration and identity.

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TIFF 2019 - Carolyn Talks 'The Father' with Filmmaker Petar Valchanov

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:46:48 GMT

Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov are a writer-producer- director couple based in Sofia, Bulgaria. They first met at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts and have been working together ever since. In 2009 they cemented this colla- boration into their very own production company Abraxas Film. Their goal – to produce shorts, features and documentaries with memorable characters and gripping storylines that are equal parts amusing, upsetting and touching.

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Carolyn Talks...with Dominique Tipper and Cas Anvar from 'The Expanse'

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:46:21 GMT

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So Here's What Happened in November 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:21:47 GMT

November has ended (and the year is almost over, can you believe it?) which means it's time for a round up of LaNeysha and Carolyn's top entertainment picks for So Here's What Happened!

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SHWH October 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:21:33 GMT

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Carolyn Talks...With Deanna Wong, Executive Director of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:00:55 GMT

On this bonus episode Carolyn Talks with Deanna Wong, Executive Director of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

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Carolyn Talks 'East of The Rockies' With Author Joy Kogawa

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:51:23 GMT

We always say to make the future better we have to learn for our past, and award winning Joy Kogawa has that same hope with East of The Rockies, a new narrative Augmented Reality (AR) interactive story created by Jam3, and based on Kogawa's experience at the Slocan interment camp in British Colombia, where she, her family and thousands of other Japanese-Canadian citizens were held during WWII.

During the media day and experimental pop-up hosted by the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (October 31, 2019), Carolyn had the opportunity to briefly speak with Kogawa about what it was like using AR to tell her story, how history seems to be repeating itself in politics and the potential impact of East of The Rockies.

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So Here's What Happened September 2019

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 02:28:48 GMT

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of So Here's What Happened!

On this episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn discuss their top entertainment picks for the month of September, and as always included are a manga and K-Drama recommendation. What can we say, we love what we love and to pretend otherwise makes no sense.

TOP TV SHOWS

Be Melodramatic/Melo Is My Name

TOP BOOK PICKS

TOP FILM PICKS

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So Here's What Happened August 2019

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 02:27:46 GMT

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of So Here's What Happened!

After a mini hiatus, Carolyn and LaNeysha are back with a new episode where they discuss their top picks for August, which includes Wu Assassins, Ryuko Vol. 1, Netflix's newest romantic comedy Falling Inn Love, and much more!Top Reads

Top TV Shows

Top Movies

Sympathy For Lady Vengeance

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Carolyn Talks 'Conviction' with Documentary Filmmakers Nance Ackerman and Ariella Pahlke

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 19:48:34 GMT

Prior to the start of the FIN: Atlantic International Film Festival, Carolyn had the opportunity to speak with directors Nance Ackerman and Ariella Phalke about their new documentary Conviction, about the lives of Canadian Indigenous and non Indigenous women before, during, and after imprisonment in Nova Scotia's Burnside, jail. The film screened as a Gala Presentation at the festival on September 16, 2019.

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Carolyn Talks With Author Rebekah Weatherspoon About Romance and Thirsting

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of “Carolyn Talks…” she speaks with contemporary romance writer

Rebekah Weatherspoon about creating stories about love, sex, romance and characters we wish were real.

Romance books bring immense joy to fans of the genre. It provides an entertaining escape into a worlds filled with drama, glorious heroines and swoon worthy leading men like Rafe, a bearded hulking teddy bear of a man. For her books Rebekah creates characters that many of us can relate to by placing them in realistic scenarios, and showing that people from all walks of life – with and with out disabilities- can have and deserve fulfilling live…and sex…lots of it. Her books are funny, sad, thought provoking and entertaining. As someone who has been reading romance books for more than half of my life (I probably started way too early), it was joy to speak with Rebekah about what it takes to write, and the joys of thirsting.

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Carolyn Talks...With Hikari, Writer-Director of '37 Seconds' at TIFF 2019

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:52:21 GMT

For this episode of Carolyn Talks...I speak with writer and director Hikari about her film 37 Seconds, portraying sexuality and self-confidence and accessibility for disabled individuals.

From the very beginning of 37 Seconds, Hikari gives audiences a very personal, vulnerable, and intimate view of her lead character Yuma Takada, and by extension actress Mei Kayama. Audiences are placed at eye level with Yuma in a crowded train, seeing the world from her perspective, which at times felt almost overwhelming as she’s constantly careful to avoid being hit by the bags of careless travelers. When Yuma makes it home, she and her mother, Kyoko (Misuzu Kanno), discuss Yuma’s day and journey home from work.

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TIFF19: Carolyn Talks...With Amy Jo Johnson, Director of 'Tammy's Always Dying'

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 03:52:42 GMT

While at the Toronto Internation Film Festival (TIFF), Carolyn had the opportunity to speak with director Amy Jo Johnson about her new film Tammy's Always Dying, written by Joanne Sarazen Tammy's Always Dying is a Canadian entry in the Contemporary World Cinema Programme at TIFF19.

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Carolyn Talks...With Actor Thom Allison About His Love of Acting, Music and Inspiration

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode of “Carolyn Talks…” she speaks with actor Thom Allison about playing Pree, the mercenary turned bar owner with a heart of gold in the hit Sci-Fi series Killjoys.

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Carolyn Talks...With Actor Sean Baek About Being Fancy and Acting

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:01:00 GMT

In this episode of "Carolyn Talks..." she speaks with actor Sean Baek about his role as mercenary - and in her opinion softy at heart - Fancy Lee on Killjoys, and his experience being on stage and television.

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Carolyn Talks...With Killjoys Costume Designer Trysha Bakker

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:00:43 GMT

In this episode of "Carolyn Talks..." she speaks with Costume Designer Trysha Bakker on the last day of filming for season 5, about creating intergalactic fashion for the characters of hit sci-fi show Killjoys and her career in the film and television industry.

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SDCC19: Interview With Cas Anvar for His New Film "The Operative"

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:33:38 GMT

While at San Diego Comic-Con, Carolyn had the opportunity to speak with Anvar about his role, shooting on location in various cities around the world, and what starring in a film like The Operative in this current political climate, is like.

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Carolyn Talks...The Art of Self-Defense with Director & Writer Riley Stearns

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 16:46:42 GMT

In this episode of "Carolyn Talks..." she speaks with director and writer Riley Stearns (Faults) about his latest film The Art of Self-Defense.

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So Here's What Happened June 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:00:31 GMT

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of So Here's What Happened!

On this episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn discuss their first top picks for June, including Spider-man: Far From Home and Toy Story 4

Top TV Shows

Aggretsuko

Top Movies

Spider-man: Far From Home

Toy Story 4

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So Here's What Happened In May 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of So Here's What Happened!

On this episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn discuss their first top picks for May, which includes Chapter 3 in the hit action series John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves, and new supernatural show Good Omens.

To support the podcast, donations can be contributed to the official PayPal account at PayPal.me/SHWHPod, thank you.

Top TV Shows

One Spring Night

Good Omens

Top Movies

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Godzilla: King of Monsters

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LaNeysha Talks...'Craig of the Creek' Head Writer, Jeff Trammell

Mon, 20 May 2019 19:36:24 GMT

LaNeysha chats with Jeff Trammell, Head Writer of Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek.

Follow Jeff @MrJeffTrammell on Twitter.

You can watch Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network or on the Cartoon Network app.

Viral Craig of the Creek Tweet

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Episode #13 - April 2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Thanks for tuning into another episode! This is also something of a special episode, because it marks our 1-year anniversary! Special shout out to all of our listeners, new and old, we appreciate your support and being a part of our podcast community!

Below are LaNeysha and Carolyn's top picks for the month of April.

Top Reads

Top TV Show

Top Movie

Homecoming - A Film by Beyoncé

Snowpiercer

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Avengers Endgame Review & Discussion

Sat, 04 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT

On this special bonus episode Carolyn and LaNeysha chat about Marvel's Avengers: Endgame!

After 11 years and 22 films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe wraps up phase 3 with a three hour long visual extravaganza. After the devastation Thanos (Josh Brolin) wrought on the universe in Avenger's Infinity War, Tony (Robert Downey Jr.), Steve (Chris Evans), Natasha (Scarlett Johansson), Bruce (Mark Ruffalo), Rhody (Don Cheadle) isn't it funny that I can't bring myself to call him James? - Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the rest of the crew come up with a plan to find the Infinity Stones, and hopefully reverse the damage done.

WARNING SPOILERS

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So Here's What Happened in Us

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT

So Here's What Happened is a monthly podcast featuring two blerdy women LaNeysha and Carolyn, who love to watch and read a lot of things!

In this special episode of So Here's What Happened!, Carolyn and LaNeysha chat about Us, Jordan Peele's newest horror film, with writer and director of Horror Noire: A History of Black People in Horror, Xavier Burgin.

WARNING: There are SPOILERS, so don't be surprised.

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Us stars Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex as a family who while on vacation discover a hidden and sinister world where there are beings called the Tethered, who look just like them but lack one thing. Throughout one night of terror the family must confront their worst fears, and fight to survive. Written and directed by Jordan Peele, Us a chilling and humorous film about the duality and depth found in the human subconscious, and makes the viewers consider to what lengths they can go to survive.

Xavier Burgin is an Emmy-nominated writer/director from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. He nurtured his creative process there, honing his skills as a filmmaker. Xavier is the Director of Shudder’s first original documentary, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. He’s also a Sundance Lab Fellow, an HBO Finalist, a Ryan Murphy Television Half Foundation alumni, a semifinalist for the Student Academy Awards, and a director on the Emmy nominated series, Giants." Follow Xavier on Twitter @XLNB

Join Carolyn and LaNeysha every month as they come together to review and recommend what they’ve watched and read over the month. From fluffy romance novels and romcoms to gritty comics and dark action-packed anime, they get into it and don’t hold back. Subscribe for new episodes and follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community too.

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Episode #12 - March 2019

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 03:43:42 GMT

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of So Here's What Happened!

On this episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn discuss their first top picks for March (can't believe the month is over already, February took forever to end).

Once again the ladies unknowingly picked the same show and movie as their top pick for the month, which is a good thing because it shows not only that they have similar tastes but it could also be seen as a litmus test for how certain projects impact pop culture and become a cultural phenomenon. This could also mean that they spend a lot of time on Twitter chatting about the same films and shows, either way, they had fun, and lots to talk about.

Top Reads

Scorpio

Ao No Flag

Top TV Show

Love, Death & Robots

Top Movie

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BONUS EPISODE: Captain Marvel Review

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:00:58 GMT

In this special recap of Marvel's Captain Marvel, LaNeysha and Carolyn are joined by special guest, Laura Sirikul to discuss the film, it's message about feminism, and the MCU timeline.

WARNING: There are SPOILERS, so don't be surprised.

Special Guest:

Laura is a freelance journalist and film critic who enjoys cosplaying as her favourite characters from Dr. Who, Star Trek, Star Wars and other Sci-Fi show. She is also an artist, and extremely funny person who would love to meet Keanu Reeves someday, because who wouldn't? Follow her on Twitter at @lSirikul.

Join Carolyn and LaNeysha every month as they come together to review and recommend what they’ve watched and read over the month. From fluffy romance novels and romcoms to gritty comics and dark action-packed anime, they get into it and don’t hold back! Subscribe for new episodes and follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community too!

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Carolyn Talks...With Triple Threat Director, Jesse V. Johnson

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:16:20 GMT

On this episode of Carolyn Talks, she speaks with the film's Director Jesse V. Johnson about editing fight scenes, filming in Bangkok and lighting. Triple Threat opens in North American theaters March 19, and goes on sale March 22nd

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LaNeysha Talks with Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman, & Scott Yacyshyn the Creators of 'Snatchers'

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a special bonus episode of So Here's What Happened's Talks segment! On this episode LaNeysha' at SXSW and sits down the creators of the teenage horror-comedy, Snatchers; Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman & Scott Yacyshyn for an in-depth look and discussion about their film.

Snatcher, is a horror-comedy film about friendship, self-worth, and aliens that feels like the perfect amalgamation of Mean Girls, Gremlins, Alien, and Shaun of the Dead. The film made it's feature-length premiere at SXSW this year, and it did not disappoint the horror comedy nerd in me.

You can find LaNeysha's full review of Snatchers, here.

Follow the guests at:

You can also checkout their other work at oldemoneyboyz.com

To stay up to date on Snatchers and to learn when you'll be able to see it too, visit stage13.com.

*We do apologize for the sound quality in this episode. It was recorded on a restaurant patio in Austin during SXSW, so you will hear some of the background noise.

*FUN FACT: The ASMR girl mentioned during the podcast is actually 13 and makes $1270 a day, and has an estimated net worth of 7 million dollars.

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SXSW 2019 - Broad City Red Carpet Interview with Creators Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:00:04 GMT

On the SXSW Red Carpet with Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, creators of Broad City.

To read the full red carpet coverage article, click here.

You can watch the entire series and the final episodes of Broad City on Comedy Central.

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Episode #11 - February 2019

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:48:20 GMT

Spoiler Warning: Umbrella Academy,Russian Doll, Alita: Battle Angel, Shoplifters

Top Reads

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Top TV

Top Film

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Carolyn Talks...Horror Noire with Tananarive Due & Ashlee Blackwell

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:24:50 GMT

Welcome to another episode of Carolyn Talks!

Based on the book Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present, by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, directed by Xavier Burgin, co-written by Ashlee Blackwell, and executive produced by Tananarive Due, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror is a documentary that looks at the depiction of Black people in over a century of horror movies.

The film is essential viewing for everyone who loves film, and not just the horror genre, because it gives the perspective of actors and directors about their experiences, and how film impacts the lives of Black people. Black actors and directors have always had to struggle with finding roles, and support for projects that centered the voice and experiences of Black people in film. Even in the 70s when films like Blacula was gaining attention in the Blaxploitation era, they still had to contend with racial and gender stereotyping.

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Carolyn Talks...At the Canadian Aliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD)Awards Pt. 1

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:40:14 GMT

The CAFTCAD Awards was had it first ever awards ceremony. Nominees were selected from all over the country, in categories that ranged from period costume design, to building, and which is the first time this category has been created in any film, and television awards ceremony. Costume Design is one of the most important aspects of film and television, because it translates who the characters are visually, let audiences know who they are before saying a word.

During the night Carolyn had the opportunity to speak with Cynthia Amsden.

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Carolyn Talks...Canadian Aliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD)Awards Pt. 2

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:40:15 GMT

Part 2 of Carolyn's night at the CAFTCAD Awards with an interview of one of the night's winners Alexander Reda, Costume Designer of Anne With an E.

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Episode #10 - January 2019

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:00:38 GMT

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of So Here's What Happened!

On this episode Carolyn and LaNeysha discuss their first top picks of the new year.

LaNeysha's feeling a bit romantic and recommends some more reading material from WebToons, titled My Giant Nerd Boyfriend. While she also gives her thoughts on Hulu's latest installment for the horror anthology series, Into the Dark that is a perfect combo of rom-com and horror just in time for Valentine's Day.

While Carolyn shares her thoughts on The Passage, the hit Sci-Fi/supernatural dystopian novel by Justin Cronin (recently adapted into a television show by FOX), and the Shudder documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Seems like horror was the unofficial theme of the month.

Spoiler Warning: Kingdom

Top Reads

My Giant Nerd Boyfriend

The Passage

Top TV

Kingdom

Top Movies

Hulu’s Into The Dark - Down

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

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Episode #9 - December

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:30 GMT

Happy New Year and thanks again for tuning into another episode of So Here’s What Happened!

This time Carolyn and LaNeysha discuss their top picks a for the month of December. LaNeysha recommends some new reading material from WebToons, titled Olympus Lore. While also reviewing the Guillermo del Toro's latest installment into the Tales of Arcadia universe, 3Below and the Golden Globe award-winning blockbuster, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse.

While Carolyn shares her thoughts on period film Mary Queen of Scots, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. She also gets into the hilarious Canadian comedy Kim's Convenience, back for it's 3rd season.

Spoiler Warning: Spider-man: Into The Spiderverse

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community and share your recs and reviews with us too!

Top TV

3 Below

Kim's Convenience

Top Movies

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Mary Queen of Scots

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Episode #8 - November

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:00:09 GMT

Thanks for tuning into another episode of So Here’s What Happened!

This time Carolyn and LaNeysha discuss their top picks a for the month of November. LaNeysha discusses Blair Imani's Modern Herstory. A book that has a radically inclusive approach to modern history and celebrating the women and nonbinary figures throughout it. Then it's onto TV where the ladies get into Fox's 911 and A Million Little Things. Lastly this month was packed with some great movie releases and the ladies really dive into all of the things liked and didn't like in Creed II and Widows.

Spoiler Warning: A Million Little Things, Creed II, Widows

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Top TV

911

A Million Little Things

Top Movies

Creed II

Widows

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Carolyn Talks…With Lisa F. Jackson and Sarah Teale, Directors of ‘PATRIMONIO’

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:00:37 GMT

In this episode of “Carolyn Talks…” she speaks with directors and producers Sarah Teale and Lisa F. Jackson about their newest documentary PATRIMONIO.

In 2015 executives from the American property development firm Tres Santos began development of a massive new vacation getaway in the small coastal town of Todos Santos located in Baja California Sur, Mexico. While the sales representatives were in New York showing potential investors the perks of owning a home on the Pacific coast, local fishermen were becoming increasingly alarmed at the present (and future changes ) Tres Santos was causing.

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Episode #7 - October

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:05:19 GMT

Thanks for tuning into another episode of So Here’s What Happened!

This time Carolyn and LaNeysha discuss their top picks a for the month of October. LaNeysha brings the spooky vibes for the month with her reviews of Netflix's Sabrina and Venom. Along with a book of delightful affirmations from Hamilton star, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun.

While Carolyn brings some great recommendations for a steamy romance suggestions with a novel about a buff male nanny and a South Korean erotic psychological thriller film. And she also get into the hilarious tv series, Single Parents, that features one of our personal faves, Jake Choi in a lead role!

The ladies also squeeze in a quick rant about their feelings towards The Walking Dead and Rick's farewell episode.

Spoiler Warning: Sabrina, The Handmaiden, The Walking Dead & Venom

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community and share your recs and reviews with us too!

Top TV

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Single Parents

Top Movies

Venom

The Hand Maiden

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Carolyn Talks...With Founder of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, Sanda Seeling Lipski

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:00:47 GMT

In this episode of "Carolyn Talks..." she speaks with founder and director Sandra Seeling Lipski about what inspired Sandra to start her own film festival in Spain, its current programming and her future plans and how Evolution Mallorca can influence and change how international tourists see the city.

Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) is one of the fastest growing and exciting film festivals in the Mediterranean. An excellent hub for networking with some of the brightest minds in filmmaking, EMIFF is as intimate and invigorating as it is breathtakingly gorgeous.

To keep up with festival announcements follow on Twitter @EVOLUTIONIFF, the official hashtag #EMIFF18

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Carolyn Talks…“HANGRY” With Tennesse Martin and Bola Ogun

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Carolyn chats with writer Tennesse Martin and director Bola Ogun, about the teaser trailer produced for the film’s Kickstarter campaign.

With the logline “She doesn’t want justice, she wants revenge” HANGRY is a short film about a teenage girl who’s sexual abuse by her stepfather while he takes financial advantage of her sick mother. Running low on money and time she decides to take matters into her own hands”.

To learn more about Tennesse and her work visit SoSheSaid.com

HANGRY is produced by Jamie Mehess and Blair Skinner

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Episode #6 - September

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:42:13 GMT

Welcome to another episode of So Here’s What Happened! This episode Carolyn and LaNeysha discuss their top picks and recommendations. While also getting into a few rants about when the female experience is portrayed badly in film and their hate/appreciate for the classic "Will they/Won't they" romantic trope.

Carolyn also briefly talks about her experience at TIFF and which films she saw there made the cut for her September top picks.

Spoiler Warning: Kim's Convenience - Season 2 & Bones

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community and share your recs and reviews with us too!

Top TV

The Dragon Prince

Killjoys

Top Movies

Mayhem

Shadow

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Carolyn Talks...with Roney Director of Glitter's Wild Women

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:22:25 GMT

On this episode Carolyn sits down and talks with Roney director of Glitter's Wild Women.

The film comedy-drama that focuses two sisters, Hannah and Sophie, living in solitude on their eighty acres of farmland. The sisters experience a supernatural life when they harvest and smoke glitter that gives them super strength.

Roney is an emerging filmmaker with an interesting education. She originally moved to Toronto in 2010 to play for the Ryerson Women’s Basketball team. Shortly after her first season, she retired from basketball and began taking classes at Second City. She was accepted into the Television Program (RTA) at Ryerson and excelled creatively on projects both in front of and behind the camera - specifically, her TARA-nominated feature script Hey, Dad, and her role in Kemosabe (Dir. Charles Hutchings), which won best actress at the 2014 RUFF awards. After graduating, she gave birth to a semi- autobiographical web-series project, Cheap Whine. This web-series is, in its way, an appropriate representation of Roney's love for finding humour in simple places and shaping them into entertaining, bite- sized portions. Her love of cinematic television has lured her into the world of film more than she had anticipated, and she’s excited to continue telling stories through many mediums.

Glitter's Wild Women

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Carolyn Talks...with Vasan Bala director of The Man Who Feels No Pain

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:53:46 GMT

Carolyn continues her coverage at TIFF, this time she sits down and chats with Vasan Bala, about his film, The Man Who Feels No Pain.

"A boy suffers from a rare disorder called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, the condition is life threatening but he tries to survive life by trying to fulfill his Kung Fu VHS filled day dreams."

Vasan Bala, an Indian Screen Writer and filmmaker. His debut film Peddlers (2012) was screened at the 51st Semaine de la Critique

and also played at TIFF'12. He has worked as a screen writer on Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet and Raman Raghav 2.0. He is also an award winning Advertising Filmmaker and The Man Who Feels No Pain is his second feature film.

The Man Who Feels No Pain makes its world premiere on Friday Sept 14.

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Carolyn Talks...with Michal Aviad, director of Working Woman

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:53:17 GMT

Carolyn's at TIFF and speaks with director of Working Woman, Michal Aviad!

Born in Jerusalem, Michal Aviad is an acclaimed and award-winning feminist filmmaker of both documentaries and narrative films. She studied literature and philosophy at Tel Aviv University, and began making films in San Francisco in the 1980's. Since returning to Israel in 1991, she has continued to write, direct and produce films, and work as an activist for women's rights. Aviad is a senior faculty member at Tel Aviv University's Tisch School of Cinema. Her critically acclaimed films include Acting Our Age (87), Jenny and Jenny (97), Invisible (11), and Dimona Twist (16).

Working Woman is currently part of the Contemporary World Cinema Programme, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Working Woman is a film that takes a close and personal look at how sexual harassment in the work place takes a toll on the protagonist Orna (Liron Ben Shlush), as she tries to navigate an environment that becomes increasingly toxic.

Working Woman makes its international premiere Tuesday, September 11th.

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Episode #5 - August

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:00:18 GMT

Thanks for tuning into for another episode of So Here’s What Happened! On this episode LaNeysha and Carolyn get into their top picks for the month of August As well as talk a little more about Carolyn's upcoming coverage for Toronto International Film Festival!

Be sure to follow her on @CarrieCnh12 for exclusive content and check out her published post on here to follow along!

Possible Spoiler Warning: All the Boys I've Loved Before, Crazy Rich Asians

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Top TV

Elementary

Voltron: Legendary Defender – Netflix

Top Movies

To all of the Boys I’ve Ever Loved - Netflix

Crazy Rich Asians

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Episode #4 - July

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 01:50:07 GMT

Thanks for tuning into for another episode of So Here’s What Happened!

On this episode, LaNeysha and Carolyn chat about their top 3 picks for the month of July.

Spoiler Warning: The ladies discuss Marvel's Ant-Man & The Wasp and Sorry To Bother You.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community and share your recs and reviews with us too!

Announcements

Carolyn's going to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)!

We've got a new segment called “Carolyn Talks…”!

Get all the details and information on our announcements on our latest blog post on ButWhyThoPodcast.com!

Carolyn's Picks

Read:

To All The Boys I've Loved Before — Written by award-winning author Jenny Han, "To All The Boys I've Loved Before", is a YA novel centered around Lara Jean Song Cover, a sixteen-year-old Korean-American high school student struggling with family, school and the minefield the emotional minefield that is teenage love. When Lara Jean's love letters to her crushes are mailed to them, she is forced to confront feelings that she's kept hidden from them. The feature film adaptation of "To All The Boys..." will be available for streaming on Netflix August 17, 2018, watch the official trailer here.

Watched (Film):

Sorry To Bother You — Directed By Boots Riley and starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Steven Yuen and Armie Hammer, Sorry To Bother is an interesting and at times very blunt look at how capitalism intersects with race, gender and sex. Using interesting and at times shockingly absurd visuals, Riley provides viewers with a social commentary discourse unlike anything seen before.

LaNeysha's Picks

Read - Tomo-chan wa Onna no Ko!/Tomo-chan Is a Girl/

Tomo Aizawa successfully confessed to her crush Junichirou Kubota. There is only one problem: He still only sees her as his buddy. Not to mention he thought that she was a boy until they went to middle school together. So, no Tomo's struggle for for Jun to see her as woman begins.

Watched TV - Kim’s Convenience

While running a convenience store in Toronto, members of a Korean-Canadian family deal with customers, each other and the evolving world around them.

Watched Movie - Ant-man & Wasp

Scott Lang is dealing with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again put on the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. This new mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.

You can email us at SHWHPod@gmail.com, and follow the ladies on social media at @CarrieCnh12 and @La_Ney_Sha to keep but be warned, we tweet a lot.

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Carolyn Talks Asian American Representation and John Cho With Author Nancy Wang Yuen

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:00:23 GMT

As a way to engage with film and television industry creatives, we're introduced a new segment called "Carolyn Talks..."! In this segment, Carolyn will be interviewing and speaking with people who work in various areas of the industry, from critics to writers, producers, actors and directors (fingers crossed). During these chats, Carolyn and guests will discuss topics such as representation for people of color, the making of films, social media and many other things *whispers* and some thirsting may be involved.

In this episode, Carolyn speaks with author, sociologist, and producer Nancy Wang Yuen, and with film, TV critic, and pop-culture writer Laura Sirikul. Together they talk about Nancy's book Reel Inequality which focuses on racism and racial inequality in the film industry, Asian American representation in North American media, the summer of Asians and the thirst traps that are Steven Yuen and John Cho.

You can buy Nancy's book Reel Inequalities: Hollywood Actors and Racism on Amazon here and follow her on Twitter at @nancywngyuen

Laura is the co-host of many podcasts for shows such as DC's Titans, is an avid fan of Dr. Who and writes for various entertainment sites like NerdReactor.com, you can follow her on Twitter at @lsirikul.

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Episode #3 - June

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Thanks for tuning into for another episode of So Here’s What Happened!

On this episode, Carolyn and LaNeysha talk about their top 3 picks for the month of June.

Spoiler Warning: The ladies discuss season two of Marvel's Netflix series Luke Cage, Pixar's newest and long-awaited animated film Bao and Incredibles 2.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community and share your recs and reviews with us too!

Carolyn's Picks

Read:

Never Caught: The Washington's Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge

Watched:

Luke Cage season 2

Strong Woman Go Bong-Soon starring Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik *Trigger warning for violence against women.

Goblin starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun

LaNeysha’s Top Picks

Read

American Gods – Published in 2001 and written by Neil Gaiman.

Watched

Trollhunters - Netflix original created by Guillermo del Toro

redibles 2/Bao - Brad Bird/ Domee Shi

Fundraising

Actress Yetide Bedaki (of American Gods) is currently raising funds for a film WONDERLAND about Zodwa an actress who like Alice, stumbles through the looking glass into Hollywood. Will she survive the madness?

Yetide who was born in Nigeria wrote and stars in Wonderland, which is a comedy inspired by 'Alice in Wonderland' and Yetide's experiences as an actress in Hollywood. Like many Black women, Yetide wants to see more characters who look like on screen and decided that the best way she can contribute to equal representation for POC is by creating projects.

You can follow Yetide on Twitter via her personal account @YetideBedaki and the film at @wonderlandflick and donate via indiegogo.com

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So Here's What Happened in June 2018

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Thanks for tuning into the first official episode of So Here's What Happened!

On this episode the ladies kick things off by talking about the various books, films, and TV shows they've watched over the month of May!

Carolyn recommends some great sci-fi and romance books, including one where the main character is a time traveling Black woman! While LaNeysha recommends a dark fantasy manga talk that has a shocking twist. And that's just few things, there's still much more in store. So if you've been looking for a good book rec or want to hear some honest film and TV reviews this is the show for you!

So Here What Happened is proudly a part of the But Why Tho Podcast community! You can find more in depth content from us and other great nerds too! Check them out at ButWhyThoPodcast.com and follow them at @ButWhyThoPC on Twitter.

Spoiler Warning: some spoilers for Steven Universe and Attack on Titan manga, you've been warned. Skip over if you don't want to know.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @SHWH_Pod to be a part of the #SHWHPod community and share your recs and reviews with us too!

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So Here's What Happened in Marvel's 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Wed, 23 May 2018 14:08:06 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of So Here's What Happened!

A new podcast hosted by LaNeysha & Carolyn where they get together once a month to talk about the things they've watched and read.

It's a show where two blerdy girls (who may or may not read and watch too many things) offer brutally honest reviews and recommendations on tv shows, movies and books. Then tune in each month to listen along and to join the conversation.

And for our first we that what better way to kick off our show than to discuss Avengers: Infinity War. We talk about what we liked, didn't like, our theories and who got dusted.

This is a SPOILER ZONE, so listen at your own risk.

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