# film focus (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover film focus. Page: Feed: --- ## ['Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' and it's uniquely gen-z horror.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/bodies-bodies-bodies-and-its-uniquely) _2026-08-09 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ Our verdict? “Bodies Bodies Bodies” showcased messy queerness, with a bloody twist. ## [The Odyssey & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review | Spoiler-Free | Film Focus #220](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/double-review-the-odyssey) _2026-08-05 · Film Focus_ In episode 220 of Film Focus, I review Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, two of the year's biggest films. After seeing both movies twice, I'm sharing my spoiler-free thoughts on whether they're worth watching on the big screen. The Odyssey shows Christopher Nolan's bold adaptation of the Greek epic, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day promises a fresh, dramatic and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2375244641-film_focus-double-review-the-odyssey.mp3) ## [How to trick yourself into liking silent films.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/how-to-trick-yourself-into-liking) _2026-08-02 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ (and also simultaneously help fix your attention span) ## [Finding beauty in the mundane.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/beauty-in-the-mundane) _2026-07-19 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ A film study on the style of Neo-Realism. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/154911405/712721f4483dcca6bb334ff718cf2d75.mp3) ## [FILM IN FOCUS: Admiring the artistry of short films.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/film-in-focus-admiring-the-artistry) _2026-07-12 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ Have you ever wanted an education in film studies? ## [Is being on Love Island similar to psychological torture?](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/is-being-on-love-island-similar-to) _2026-07-05 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ DISCLAIMER: I am not a psychology or anthropology expert, I just studied it in college, and noticed some patterns. ## [How I became a gallery curator.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/how-i-became-a-gallery-curator) _2026-06-21 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ The whole process, and how it's going. ## [FILM IN FOCUS: Appreciating the silent film.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/film-reflections-sparrows-and-the) _2026-06-14 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ Teaching you how to appreciate silent films through Sparrows (1926) and The Last Laugh (1924). ## [‘Umma’ wanted us to interrogate the past. Did it rise to the occasion?](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/umma-wanted-us-to-interrogate-the) _2026-06-02 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ Motherhood and generational trauma seem like the perfect storm of elements, but this film fell flat for the group. ## [Films to watch if you’re sad and miserable and want to make things worse.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/films-to-watch-if-youre-sad-and-miserable) _2026-05-27 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ For people who like to listen to sad music when they're already sad. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SWmiH2KOukOG) _2026-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [The Mandalorian and Grogu Review](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/the-mandalorian-and-grogu) _2026-05-26 · Film Focus_ In episode 219 of Film Focus, I review The Mandalorian and Grogu, the next adventure from the Disney+ TV show and the first Star Wars film since 2019. Prior ot this film's release there was a lot of skepticism and concern. Having Star Wars return to the big screen with a sequel to a TV that not everyone has watched? Interesting. Then there was the marketing that didn't do much to sway people who… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327971676-film_focus-the-mandalorian-and-grogu.mp3) ## [The sad, single girl.](https://mariahawthorne.substack.com/p/the-sad-single-girl) _2026-05-19 · Maria Hawthorne · Writer? I Hardly Know Her!_ Weirdly enough, I’m talking about Ryan Gosling. ## [Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/super-mario-galaxy-movie) _2026-04-08 · Film Focus_ In episode 218 of Film Focus, I review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to the box office hit of 2023. Going into this, I was cautiously optimistic. While the first film had incredible animation, a fabulous score, and plenty of varied game references, it fell short in terms of story and character development. With this sequel being based on one of my favourite games, Super Mario Galaxy, I… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2298973505-film_focus-super-mario-galaxy-movie.mp3) ## [Project Hail Mary Review](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/project-hail-mary-review) _2026-03-27 · Film Focus_ In episode 217 of Film Focus, I discuss one of my most anticipated films of the year, Project Hail Mary—adapted from Andy Weir's bestselling novel and starring Ryan Gosling. I’ve been looking forward to this adaptation ever since it was first announced, and the early buzz only heightened my enthusiasm. I didn’t manage to watch it until a few days after opening weekend, but I saw it in IMAX and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2291928590-film_focus-project-hail-mary-review.mp3) ## [Dune Part 3 & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailers Are Incredible](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/dune-part-3-spider-man-brand) _2026-03-20 · Film Focus_ In episode 216 of Film Focus, I review two of the biggest trailers that dropped in March 2026: Dune Part Three and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Both of these films are in my top five most anticipated of the year, and I have been eager to see some footage for some time. However, I didn't expect to see trailers for both not only within a day of each other but also to be so good and to significantly… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2287535891-film_focus-dune-part-3-spider-man-brand.mp3) ## [The Oscars 2026 - My Highlights](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/my-highlights-fom-the-oscars) _2026-03-16 · Film Focus_ In episode 215 of Film Focus, I recap my highlights from the 98th Academy Awards. I haven't covered the Oscars on this podcast since 2020, probably because I lost interest in nominations and winners from previous years. However, 2025 featured a number of films I enjoyed, and I was curious to see who would win in specific categories, especially for Best Score, Actor, Supporting Actor and Actress,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2284682288-film_focus-my-highlights-fom-the-oscars.mp3) ## [Hoppers Review](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/hoppers-review) _2026-03-13 · Film Focus_ In episode 214 of Film Focus, I review Hoppers, Pixar's latest film. I didn't have much hype going into this film. However, having seen a trailer about two weeks before the film and read about the highly positive reviews, I found myself intrigued. So, is this another good entry for Pixar or not? Listen to this spoiler-free review to discover the answer! Theme music by Indi – check out his work:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2283161990-film_focus-hoppers-review.mp3) ## [Double Review - The Day The Earth Blew Up & Goat](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/double-review-the-day-the) _2026-02-26 · Film Focus_ In Episode 213 of Film Focus, it’s a double bill of animation with The Day The Earth Blew Up and Goat. Both are visually stunning but have very different tones and ambitions. One taps into Looney Tunes nostalgia and chaos, whereas the other attempts to continue Sony Pictures Animation’s hot streak of redefining modern animation. But do they live up to expectations? Here’s my spoiler-free… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2273761430-film_focus-double-review-the-day-the.mp3) ## [Iron Lung Review](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/iron-lung-review) _2026-02-02 · Film Focus_ In episode 212 of Film Focus, I review 'Iron Lung.' Soon after the release of Return to Silent Hill, another horror game adaptation emerged. This one was produced on a much smaller budget and created by the well-known YouTuber Markipiler. I watched this film without prior knowledge, having only heard about it online a few weeks earlier and not watching any trailers. I was simply eager to discover… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2258727911-film_focus-iron-lung-review.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Mgeg0pj8qNpz) _2026-02-02 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Return to Silent Hill Review](https://soundcloud.com/film_focus/return-to-silent-hill-review) _2026-01-26 · Film Focus_ In episode 211 of Film Focus, I review 'Return to Silent Hill.' So we now live in an age where video game adaptations are plentiful, and several of them are actually pretty good, especially on television; however, in film, it's still hit-or-miss, depending on the IP being adapted. With Return to Silent Hill, this is the third attempt to make a film based on the games, and this one is a direct… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2254608278-film_focus-return-to-silent-hill-review.mp3)