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the Filmotomy podcast episode 106 - Awards Season Review

Robin Write is joined by the Filmotomy Awards Editor Doug Jamieson to summarise the awards season thus far, with just a week to go until the 98th Academy Awards. The duo discuss the patterns and successes of this long awards season, as well as focusing on some of the films that did not make the cut come the final Oscar nominations. Follow the channel and all content on www.filmotomy.com Images…

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the Filmotomy podcast episode 105 - Wuthering Heights

Robin Write and Nadia Kuligowski talk about what for the most part what they did not like about the new Emerald Fennell adaptation of the classic novel Wuthering Heights. But this is not so much a bashing over the head, as much as questions about some of the choices. Music theme: Ambient Cinematic Background by Tunetank from Pixabay at https://pixabay.com/users/tunetank-50201703/

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Filmotomy Podcast 104: Vampires Do Exist (in Movies)

In a long awaited return of the Filmotomy Podcast, Robin Write is joined by Eric Fuchs, Fiona Underhill, Latoya Austin, and Nadia Kuligowski to discuss vampires in movies. The team choose their particular favourites as well as delving deeper into the 50 greatest vampire movies poll recently published. Please subscribe to the show as we relaunch the podcast back into the film world where it…

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Exclusive interview with Heat Spell writer-director Marie-Pier Dupuis

Hannah Taylor and Robin Write speak to prize-winning filmmaker Marie-Pier Dupuis on the success of her debut short film Heat Spell, winner of the Gold Sovereign and Female Performance prizes at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

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Interview with Stephanie Kaznocha on her Brilliant short film Confessions

Robin Write is joined by Hannah Taylor for an exclusive chat with writer-director Stephanie Kaznocha who made Confessions now showing as part of the competition selection at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

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Interview with Femme Filmmakers Festival prize-winner Isabella Breton on her short film Aquí y Allá

Hannah Taylor and Robin Write speak with Isabella Breton fresh from her Silver Sword win at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival for Aquí y Allá,

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Talking Sofia Coppola at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival

Robin Write speaks to Morgan Roberts about the diverse, fascinating biography of Sofia Coppola as part of the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: filmmaker Isabel Sandoval of Lingua Franca

Filmotomy were honoured to be in the presence of the woman behind and in front of the camera on the film Lingua Franca - Isabel Sandoval. Joining the filmmaker are Robin Write and Sarah Williams for FemmeFilmFest21.

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Agnes Patron the maestro behind And Then The Bear

As part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival Robin Write of Filmotomy and Meagan Adele Lopez from the Competition Selection jury spoke to French filmmaker Agnes Patron the creator of the animated short film And Then The Bear.

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Hide and Seek / Ghazaal filmmaker Ragini Bhasin

The super talented young filmmaker Ragini Bhasin recently spoke to Robin Write of Filmotomy about two of her acclaimed short films Ghazaal and Hide and Seek. Both were part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival running in the Competition Selection.

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: the woman behind Hysterical Girl, Kate Novack

What an insightful chat Robin Write had with filmmaker Kate Novack as she discussed the inspiration behind and the technical aspects of her short documentary film Hysterical Girl.

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Anne Thorens on Short Film Diagonal

Robin Write speaks to the talented director behind the short film Diagonal, part of the Competition Selection at the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

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Femme Filmmakers Festival 2021: Robin Write speaks to Meghann Artes about her short film Oh Baby!

Robin Write had the pleasure of reconnecting with filmmaker Meghann Artes this time talking about her new short film Oh Baby! which is part of the Competition Selection for the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

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Femme Filmmakers Festival 2021 - a chat with the PADDY Team

Robin Write is joined by the director of the short film PADDY, Roisín Kearney, as well as two of the stars of the films, Cian Hughes and Kiri Flaherty. The film plays as part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival and can be seen with all the over coverage at filmotomy.com.

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Filmotomy Podcast 103: We Say Goodbye to Jonathan Holmes AKA Mister Brown

There are not many words to introduce the latest podcast from Filmotomy. On 22nd November 2020 we all sadly lost Jonathan Holmes. There were so many ways we wanted to immortalise this genuine good guy, in the end Doug Jamieson and Robin Write had a conversation about him, looking back at the impact he had on so many different groups of people. Included here are soundbites from just a few of his…

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Filmotomy Podcast 102: Armita Keyani brings Welcome Home to FemmeFilmFest20

The second podcast of the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festival sees Robin Write host, and he is joined by festival jury member Ellen Cheshire. Our special guest is Armita Keyani, the writer and director of Welcome Home, which played in the Competition Selection of FemmeFilmFest20. Enjoy the chat, and please do subscribe via the usual channels.

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Filmotomy Podcast 101: FemmeFilmFest20 with Caz Armstrong and Julia Bales

The first of two Filmotomy Podcasts during the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festivals sees host Robin Write joined by two of the events film directors. Caz Armstrong of The Clawford Trilogy and Julia Bales of Uproot are here to talk about their films and the quarantine impositions that may relate to them. Have a listen and please do leave us a comment or two. You can subscribe to the show in the usual way…

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Filmotomy Podcast 100: A Cinematic Celebration

* Stick on your best headphones * You are about to experience the ultimate cinema journey through a podcast. And this is Filmotomy's 100th episode. We finally made it. Robin Write hosts Julia from DisInsider and Doug from The Jam Report as well as a whole bunch of other cinema-lovers to share just a few of their favourite moments about going to the movies. Take your cola, your popcorn and sit…

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Filmotomy Podcast 99: Wrapping Up LGBT Pride Month

Welcome back after three months away. With just one away from the big 100, and with days remaining of Pride Month 2020, the Filmotomy Podcast talks LGBT cinema. Robin Write is joined by the wisdom of his wing-man Doug and newcomer to the show Sarah as they discuss Filmotomy's top 50 LGBT films results as well as voicing support of their own personal favourites. There are a few gripes thrown in…

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Filmotomy Podcast 98: So This Is Home Cinema

After a rather long break away from the Filmotomy Podcast, we resurface amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Susanne Gottlieb and Doug Jamieson as we dwell on the home cinema experiences we have been forced into during this isolation period. The gang discuss how they are coping, what plans they have, as well as what they've seen - including Emma, The Girl With…

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Filmotomy Podcast 97: Here are the Filmmaker and Actress of the Decade

Following the announcement of the 2019 Pandora International Film Awards, the Filmotomy Podcast focuses on the honors for Filmmaker and Actress/Actor of the Decade. Robin Write is joined by Doug Jamieson, Shadan Larki, Kevin Lee and Caz Armstrong to swoon over the superb work of both Denis Villeneuve and Amy Adams. This is not to be missed. Have a listen to do please subscribe to the show via…

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Filmotomy Podcast 96: Predicting the 92nd Oscars Nominations

With just hours away from the announcement of the 92nd Academy Awards nominations, the Filmotomy Podcast gathers some film hopefuls in an attempt to predict what might get in and what indeed might not. Split into two parts this week, Robin Write is first joined by Joel Melendez, Jonathan Holmes and Doug Jamieson to discuss the Oscars, before Robin is then joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Amy Smith -…

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Filmotomy Podcast 95: Let's Talk About Star Wars

With the imminent release of Episode IX of the 40 year old Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker, we decide this is a perfect time to talk about the sci-fi legacy. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Katie Keener and Jeremy Robinson to share their thoughts on the best and worst of the Star Wars films so far. Have a listen, leave your comments and reviews, and don't forget you can subscribe…

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Filmotomy Podcast 94: How Afraid Are The Academy of Horror Movies?

With the awards season well underway, Podcast 94 takes a look at the Academy's reluctance to reward films from the horror film genre. With Us and Midsommar carrying two of the best performances of the year, Robin Write, Joel Melendez and Susanne Gottlieb explore the genre's form in Oscar history. Including whether The Silence of the Lambs is a horror film and why The Exorcist should have won Best…

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Filmotomy Podcast 93: Are We Over the Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody Oscars?

As the awards season builds momentum, podcast 93 delves into the hangover of last year's Oscars. In particular the wins for Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Robin Write is joined by Joel Melendez and Doug Jamieson to recap the mishaps from Oscars 2018, as well as a quick look at what is ahead this season. As always please do subscribe, you have plenty of channels to choose from: SoundCloud,…

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Filmotomy Podcast 92: A Look Ahead at the Golden Globes Musical or Comedy Categories

Filmotomy Podcast looks at the early landscape as far as what the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will deem worthy in their Musical or Comedy categories at the Golden Globes. Robin Write is joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Shadan Larki to look at the forecast of those films that supposedly make us laugh and want to dance. Of course it is not as black and white as that, and the gang look at the…

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Filmotomy Podcast 91: Isn't it a Little Early for an Oscars Podcast?

What a show this is! The first Oscars / awards season podcast at Filmotomy of this new season. Robin Write is the master of ceremonies, he is joined by strong contenders in the Oscar pundit race - Daniel Joyaux, Audrey Fox, Joel Melendez, Shadan Larki, and Doug Jamieson. The crowded venue is home to a vast discussion of what is already a mouth-watering race, with plenty of films, cast and crew to…

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Filmotomy Podcast 90: Live From the London Film Festival

As the London Film Festival land in the thick of it, Filmotomy's 90th podcast jumps into the event to see what's shaking. Stuck at home this year, Robin Write invites LFF veteran Paddy and first-timer Georgia to discuss the so fars and the what nexts. There's also a special segment with LFF attendee Elle Haywood. Have a listen, and subscribe via the usual channels: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher,…

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Filmotomy Podcast 89: A spot of Golf with filmmaker Julia Bales

On the penultimate day of the Femme Filmmakers Festival, the Filmotomy Podcast goes on a round of Golf with the Julia Bales, the director of the short film, Golf! Robin Write is the host as the two discuss Bales' career so far and the status of being a woman filmmaker. Have a listen, watch Bales' films and subscribe on the usual channels - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify. End…

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Filmotomy Podcast 88: With Special Guest, Coralie Fargeat, Director of Revenge

Filmotomy's third Podcast during the Femme Filmmakers Festival is a bloody special one. Pun intended. Robin Write is the lucky blighter joined not only by Susanne Gottlieb as co-host, but both in the presence of filmmaking greatness as Coralie Fargeat, the director of the slick thriller, Revenge, joins the show to give us the insights into her debut feature film. Enjoy the exclusive commentary,…

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Filmotomy Podcast 87: Hyphen Short Film Director and Composer at FemmeFilmFest

As the Femme Filmmakers Festival hits Day Six, the Filmotomy Podcast showcases one of the short films in competition, Hyphen. Joining Robin Write is the film's writer and director, Maria Servellon, and the music composer of the film, Monica Lyrae. Discussion revolves around the conception, the making of, and the success of Hyphen. Have a listen and do please follow Filmotomy Podcast on the usual…

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Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest

As the 4th Femme FIlmmakers Festival kicks into its first day, the Filmotomy Podcast invites Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo, the creators and performers behind the short film series, Ballin' With No Balls. We discuss their film, the FemmeFilmFest as well as the state of play with women women behind the camera in the film business.

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Filmotomy Podcast 86: Ballin' With No Balls at the Femme Filmmakers Festival

Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo join Robin Write on the Filmotomy Podcast as the 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival gets underway. They talk about their comedy shorts, Ballin' With No Balls, as well as discussing the state of the female driven creativity in the film business.

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Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest

Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest by Robin Write

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Filmotomy Podcast 86: Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest

Filmotomy Podcast 86: Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest by Robin Write

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Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest

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Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at the FemmeFilmFest

Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at the FemmeFilmFest by Robin Write

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Filmotomy Podcast 85: 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival Preview

With just seven days to go until the 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival, Robin invites two of this year's jury members to talk about their experience in this field. Director of Pulsar, which opens the festival, Aurora Fearnley, and short film publicist and festival manager, Niccolo Montanari, share their film-related history and current ventures. The main topic is of course the festival, for which the…

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Filmotomy Podcast 84: The D23 Expo Report

Last weekend saw the bi-annual return of the D23 Expo - a madcap three days for those Disney nuts out there. Host Robin is joined by four such adventurers, who all attended the event and lived to tell the tale. Those crazy kids are Rachel, Julia, Jonathan and Stanford. Still buzzing from the excitement, the four of them discuss their experiences over those three action-packed days. Have a listen…

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Filmotomy Podcast 83: Why Do Movies Flop?

In her final podcast for Filmotomy, Bianca welcomes Sarah from Beyond Bechdel and Kevin from Film Inquiry to discuss the factors that might make movies flop at the box office. As well as agreeing on the correct terminology for such a common occurrences, they bring some great examples to the table. Have a listen, and as always please subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and…

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Filmotomy Podcast 82: More Hollywood Scandals

With Bianca taking a week off podcasting, I (Robin) take over the hosting duties as we dig into the history of Hollywood once again for some dodgy goings-ons. I am joined for this investigation by Doug, Adam, Max, and yet another new face on the show, Casey. We ponder over some suspicious deaths, public acts, fake IDs, as well as the age-old fiasco with the Oscars. Join us, subscribe to us via…

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Filmotomy Podcast 81: International Friendship in the Movies

To coincide with International Friendship Day, Podcast 81 selects a few examples of the movie world that depict great friendships. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Joel and Jeff, and the team pick just a few of their favourite portrayals of friendship in cinema. As always please do subscribe to our show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.

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Filmotomy Podcast 80: Desert Island Films

For the 80th edition of the Filmotomy Podcast, this week's host, Bianca, is stranded on a desert island with Mackenzie, Aaron and Adam - and with them only a handful of carefully-picked films. What have they chosen? And why? How will they survive on such celluloid rations? Find out by listening to the gang - who actually appear to be having way too much fun - and subscribing to the show via…

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Filmotomy Podcast 79: 1979 in Film

How very apt it is that we arrive at Filmotomy Podcast Episode 79, to discuss the latest of our Rewind series - the year 1979. As we close out what is perhaps the greatest decade in cinema, I am joined by Bianca and Jeff from At the Flicks to discuss all things horror, sci-fi, depiction of gangs, the flops, the hits, and the impact of the year on out lives. Jeff in particular has some stories to…

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Filmotomy Podcast 78: The Pixar Celebration

So joining me for Podcast 78 were Catherine, Joel, Pallavi, Rachel and Doug. Another monster line-up for a very good cause. To celebrate the films from Pixar. We discuss the near 25 years of the feature films, from the Toy Story films, through classics such as Up and Wall-E, and even dapple in some of The Good Dinosaur. We also talk about some of the magic Pixar shorts. Please subscribe via…

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Filmotomy Podcast 77: 2019 in Film Halftime Report

We are slap bang in the middle of 2019. And how does the movie world look thus far? The Filmotomy 2019 in Film Halftime Report is the topic for Podcast 77. And we have quite a line-up to discuss the ins and outs of the cinema of 2019 at the halfway point. Joining me are Bianca, fresh from the Edinburgh Film Festival, and Doug not long out of the Sydney Film Festival. As well we have Catherine from…

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Filmotomy Podcast 76: Summertime Movies

I return to host the podcast with Bianca away on Edinburgh Film Festival duties in bonny Scotland. Joining me in the summer heat are Pallavi Dandamudi, Jonathan Holmes, Jeremy Robinson, and making her Filmotomy Podcast debut, is Katie Keener. We don our shortest of shorts and head for the beach to celebrate the summer solstice by talking summertime movies. Be it romance, adventure, mystery,…

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Filmotomy Podcast 75: Film Festival Survival Guide

Filmotomy Podcast 75 might as well be a milestone. This is a crackingly insightful episode as a trio of femme fatales share their film festival advice and goings-on. Our hostess is Bee, with two ladies who have had plenty of film festival experience, Audrey and Rachel. Listen out too for extra film festival tips from Max, Jeff, Henry, Chris, David, and Cat (whose voice I am now in love with, so…

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Filmotomy Podcast 74: Rewind to Some Alternative Movies From 2007

Kevin Lee becomes the next first-timer on the Filmotomy Podcast. He joins hostess, Bianca Garner, writer Joel Melendez, and Editor Robin Write. This week's discussion is 2007 as we continue our Rewind film series with arguably one of the best years of the century thus far. Instead of raving about the big guns of 2007, we bring a few more alternative, under-seen movies to the table. Have a listen,…

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Filmotomy Podcast 73: The Trouble With Quentin Tarantino

So Quentin Tarantino yet again has eager tongues wagging all over the film stratosphere. And the new podcast catches the iron while it is hot. Joining Bianca this week are three, yes three, brand new faces to the podcast. Jeff from the At The Flick Podcast, Pallavi from The Gal Who Rants (and now, here at Filmotomy), and Jardiel from Pulp Cereal. The team touch on the pot-stirring responses from…

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