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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by filmmakers Megan Rico and Kade Atwood to discuss their film, "Edie Arnold Is a Loser."  The film follows teenager Edie Arnold as she rebels against the constraints of her all-girls Catholic school and secretly starts a rock band with her friends. The film premiered at SXSW and will be at the Three Rivers Film Festival on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 12:00pm at The Lindsay Theater. Tickets can be purchased here or by visiting filmpittsburgh.org

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by writer and film critic Chase Hutchinson to discuss Kirsten Johnson's 2016 film, "Cameraperson." Chase and Morgan dive into the film's tapestry, Johnson's work in documentary filmmaking, and the parallels drawn throughout the film. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by  freelance visual journalist and documentary filmmaker Shannon Cay to discuss the 2020 film, "My Octopus Teacher," co-directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. Shannon and Morgan dive (sorry, this happens a lot this episode) into the film's catalyst, the videography and archival footage, and the discussion gets a little existential too. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by Shanna Carrick, the Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh. In the episode, Shanna discusses her history with film, her journey to joining Film Pittsburgh as its executive director, and what it takes it put on a film festival. Film Pittsburgh's fall festival, The Three Rivers Film Festival is running from Nov. 4th - 15th with features and shorts programs both in person and virtual. For more information on the festival, visit filmpittsburgh.org or click here to see the full schedule and buy tickets/passes.

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by freelance film writer Will Ashton to discuss Tamara Jenkin's 2007 film, "The Savages." Will and Morgan dive into the sibling dynamics, the grounded humanness in Jenkins' storytelling, and how their perspectives of the film has evolved over time. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke to filmmaker Barbara Miller about her latest film “Wisdom of Happiness.” Co-directed with Philip Delaquis, the documentary is a portrait of the Dalai Lama as he discusses his childhood, his personal work toward inner peace, and how the world, in all its tumult, can come together in harmony. The film also has some incredible, never-before-seen archival footage. Profoundly, the film is able to humanize this incredible spiritual leader, and affords him the opportunity to tell his life’s story solely in his own words. “Wisdom of Happiness” is now ava...

The divas are up! On this episode in our Summer of Editors Series, Morgan is joined by returning guest Jesse of Shhh, My Stories Are On! to discuss the 2025 film, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, edited by Saira Haider. In their spoiler filled discussion, Jesse and Morgan dive into the film as a reboot-sequel, how the film handles its slasher moments, and Sarah Michelle Gellar of it all.

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, we continue our Summer of Editors Series as Morgan is joined by filmmaker Libby Ewing to discuss the 1999 film, "Drop Dead Gorgeous," directed by Michael Patrick Jann and edited by Janice Hampton and David Codron. Libby and Morgan dive into the mockumentary style of the film, how the film balances its comedic and thriller aspects, and the Becky Leeman of it all. 

You can watch Libby's feature directorial debut "Charliebird" - which she also edited - on Video On Demand on Prime Video or AppleTV now!

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by critic, composer, filmmaker, and writer Brian Skutle in the continuation of our Summer of Editors Series. The pair discuss the 1990 film, "GoodFellas," directed by Martin Scorsese (ever heard of him?) and one of the greatest editors of all-time, Thelma Schoonmaker. Brian and Morgan talk about Marty and Thelma's working relationship, how the film interrogates masculinity, and the elements which make this film a classic. 

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On this week's episode, Summer of Editors continues and Morgan is joined by editor and one of the busiest humans in podcasting, Chels Eichholz to discuss the 2016 film "Adult Life Skills" written, directed, and edited by Rachel Tunnard. Chels and Morgan discuss the way the film portrays depression and turning 30, Jodie Whitaker's performance, crash outs and lash outs in the film, and Tunnard's editing throughout the film. 

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For today's special bonus episode, Morgan spoke with filmmaker Philip Byron about his documentary, "Spin Wars" which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. "Spin Wars" explores the history of indoor cycling which evolved into such phenomena as SoulCycle, FlyWheel, and Peloton - for example. Smart, funny, and thoughtful, "Spin Wars" boasts captivating interviews woven with archival footage to paint a tapestry of the electric, complicated, and at times toxic industry. In their conversation, Philip discusses his decision to direct, the editing process, and the artist who inspired him. 

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In today's special bonus episode, Morgan spoke with actor Mia Vallet about her work in the independent horror film "Recluse" which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. “Recluse” directed by Henry Chaisson, is about Joan, an audio engineer, who returns to her childhood home to care for her father leading her to unearth and confront her family’s sorted past. In the film, Mia portrays Emily, a live-in nurse who also encounters the horror of the home. In their conversation, Mia discusses what drew her to this project, the themes of "Recluse," and teaming up with filmmaker Henry Chaisson again...

To start off the 2026 Summer of Editors Series, Morgan talks with editor Catherine Haight, ACE. Morgan and Catherine discuss her start as an editor, her working relationship with Joey Soloway, her work in film and television - such as "Transparent," "Afternoon Delight," "Girls," and "Sirens" - and the community of women editors she has built. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke with filmmakers Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam about their documentary film “Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story” about the iconic NYC public access television personality Robin Byrd. The film does an incredible job of paying homage to her for fans of her work, while giving you a full portrait of what she has accomplished over her career for individuals (like Morgan) who aren't as familiar with her show and activism. The trio discuss meeting Robin, Stephanie and Jyllian's filmmaking styles as a duo, and the film's edit...

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke with filmmaker Elisee Junior St Preux and actor Stevenson Jean to discuss their film "The Tropic Sun and His Eyes." The film follows Ruben, portrayed by Jean, as he returns to Haiti to reconnect with his estranged father. The first film shot entirely in Haiti, the film beautifully captures the country as it explores themes about generational trauma, toxic masculinity, and men’s mental health. With his feature directorial debut, St Preux has crafted a really stunning first film. In our conversation we discuss the film's themes, wo...

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke with filmmaker Sari Arambulo and Jean Hwang Carrant, the subject of the short documentary film, “Cookie, Love.” “Cookie, Love” centers on Jean, a Taiwanese-American baker with a cookie store in Paris, France. It is a truly lovely film about how our food can be a reflection of ourselves that we are able to share with others. We spoke about the pair's first meeting, Jean's work, what it was like shooting the documentary, and the best reactions to the film. 

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On today’s episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan recently spoke with filmmaker Sophia Takal and producer Stephanie Roush about their upcoming film, “Act One” which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival. “Act One” follows high school senior Hannah who, after failing to be cast in the school drama, seeks out acting classes, much to her mother’s dismay. Hannah stumbles upon Act One taught and run by Melanie, an alluring acting teacher. As Hannah joins the group, she straddles the line between finding herself and losing herself. “Act One” is psychological thriller with a coming of age story at the...

In this special bonus episode, Morgan had the honor of speaking with Steph Herold, MPH, a Research Analyst and lead researcher of the Abortion Onscreen team (AHSIRH) who is featured in the upcoming documentary, "Hollywood Does Abortion." Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, “Hollywood Does Abortion” interrogates how abortion is depicted and discussed in film and on television. Steph has over 15 years of experience in the reproductive health rights and justice fields. She has won several awards including the Rosie Jimenez Award from the Women’s Medical Fund. On top of that, Steph has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publication and grey l...

In this bonus episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by director Aisling O'Regan Sargent to discuss her film, "His House, Home," which will be screening at the Tribeca Film Festival.  The film follows Luke, a closeted young man who is caring for his father with MS. Soon, Luke must confront his fears of coming out after a queer healthcare worker enters their lives. As a side note, in my past life, I went to school for therapy and worked in social work, and this film really struck me in on it not only balances Luke’s s...

On today's bonus episode, Morgan had the opportunity to speak with filmmakers Cynthia Lowen and Jon Cohrs about their upcoming documentary “Kids Like Me.” Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival today, “Kids Like Me” follows the ever imaginative Oliver, a preteen with disabilities who enjoys murder mysteries and filmmaking. The film explores how he navigates life and art, not only telling his story, but that of the village around him including his parents Casey and Chad and younger sister Willa. The documentary balances the whimsy of Oliver’s murder mysteries and subsequent film with his day to day realities. “Kids Like Me...

In this bonus episode, Morgan talks with Ellie Sachs, the writer, director, and star of "Lucy Schulman," which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival. "Lucy Schulman" follows the titular Lucy as she navigates life after a recent break-up, finding herself moving back in with her eccentric single dad and maybe even dares to pursue love again. The film is a really thoughtful, funny, and reflective film, boasting some truly wonderful performances. The film premieres on Friday June 5th, with additional screenings on June 6th, 8th and 11th. For tickets, you can visit the Tribeca Film Festival website...

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, we are revisiting Morgan's conversation with writer and director Lilian T. Mehrel to talk about her film, "Honeyjoon."  “Honeyjoon” is a mother-daughter dramedy which follows June and her mom Lela as they travel to the Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A charming surfer slash tour guide brings balance as they (and we, the audience) surf the waves of life, loss, and flirting. It’s an unforgettable ride of the light and dark waves of life, women reclaiming their pleasure, and sharing the inside joke of...

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by Britt, co-host of the 1001 by 1 podcast. Britt joins Morgan in a discussion of Emilie Blichfeldt's 2025 film, "The Ugly Stepsister." The pair dive into the body horror elements of the film, the fairytale of it all, and the infamous tapeworm scene. Content warning: Discussions of body image and disordered eating in this episode. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by Danny Jarabek, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of The Rolling Tape, to discuss Lynne Ramsay's 2017 film, "You Were Never Really Here." Danny and Morgan dive into Ramsay's intentionality as a filmmaker, the subversion of a crime thriller film, and the film's interrogation of its central character.

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke with filmmaker Chloé Robichaud about her Sundance award-winning film, "Two Women" (or "Deux femmes en or"). "Two Women" follows Violette (Laurence Leboeuf) and Florence (Karine Gonthier-Hydman), two neighbors and mothers who are at a crossroads in their lives. The film follows them attempt in many ways to find their own personhood outside of their roles as mothers and learn to center themselves in their relationships with men. The film has great witty humor and empathetically explores how our interpersonal relationships can change in moments of existential angst. T...

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guests Paige and Jesse, two of the co-hosts of the podcast, Shhh! My Stories Are On. Jesse and Paige are on the podcast to discuss Meredith Alloway's 2026 film, "Forbidden Fruits." The trio dive into the film's characters, talk about the film's tone, and discuss the horror elements of the film - and so much more! 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan talks to director Sara Robin and writer/editor Jack LeMay about their film, “Your Attention Please.” “Your Attention Please” is a documentary which interrogates social media’s impact on youth. Among its subjects, the follows Kristin Bride who advocates for social media accountability after losing her son, who had been cyberbullied, to suicide.

 (On a personal note, the film certainly had me reflecting on my own relationship with social media and technology, particularly as we see pushes for AI in every facet of life despite the lack of any...

In this special bonus episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan spoke with filmmaker Anna Rodgers about her short film, “Grace,” which had its U.S. and international premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival. The film follows a young woman named Grace who has an intellectual disability as she navigates her relationships with her family, her carers, and her boyfriend Tommy. The film explores disability and sexuality largely through Grace’s perspective. It is a thought-provoking film which sensitively examines these experiences. In their conversation, Morgan and Anna discuss Anna's start in film, moving into the narrative filmma...

To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic film "Josie and the Pussycats," Morgan sat down with filmmakers Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. Deborah and Harry dive into themes of the film, crafting the music, and the legacy of "Josie and the Pussycats." 

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This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by writer/director Vanessa Esteves to talk about her animated short film, "Christopher and the Bug." "Christopher and the Bug" follows Christopher, a reclusive curmudgeonly owl whose home is slowly taken over by a bug. Vanessa and Morgan discuss Vanessa's start in filmmaking, the writing process, and the animation of the film. "Christopher and the Bug" will be at the Cleveland International Film Festival on April 11th and April 18th. For tickets, you can visit the festival's website here.

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In our final episode of our Women's History Month series, Women in Cinematography, Morgan is joined by two thirds of WATCH PARTY: A Comedy Gals Movie Night, Halley Platz and Ronnie Murphy.  Ronnie and Halley are on to discuss the 2025 film, "Song Sung Blue" directed by Craig Brewer with cinematography by Amy Vincent. The trio dive into the film's use of lighting, how the film handles the women at the center of the film, and Kate Hudson. 

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Things got a little wonky this week, so we are re-releasing an episode that can keep with the theme of Women in Cinematography. So, this week, we are revisiting Chantal Akerman's 1975 film, "Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles" with guest Sam Meltzer. This film was shot by cinematographer Babette Mangolte. The film is truly an exemplary feminist cinematic work. With long lingering shots,  “Jeanne Dielman” brilliantly frames a woman’s ever-shrinking existence. The production design keeps Jeanne’s world relatively stark. But it is Mangolte’s cinematography that plays with this idea of a stifling, sometimes suffocating, existence. When Sam was on...

On this week's episode of Women in Cinematography, Morgan is joined by Nick Ruhrkraut, critic and co-host of the podcast Oscar Wild. The pair discuss the 1998 film, "A Bug's Life," and the work by director of photography, Sharon Calahan. In their discussion, Nick and Morgan dive into the animation of the film, the film's action sequences, and the lighting throughout the film. 

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Our Women's History Month series, Women in Cinematography, continues, and Morgan is joined by returning guest, the busiest woman in podcasting, host of Nightmare on Fierce Street, and co-host of Blerdy Massacre Podcast and Gated Podcast, Sharai Bohannon. Sharai and Morgan discuss the movie of 2025, "Sinner," directed by Ryan Coogler with cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw. The pair delve into the specificity of the film, Arkapaw's incredible tracking shots, and her impact on cinematography as the fourth woman and first woman of color ever nominated for an Academy Award for Cinematography. It's a jammed packed episode but feels like...

It's Women's History Month, and we're covering Women in Cinematography, discussing films with female directors of photography. Kicking off the series, Jesse of the podcast, Shhh, My Stories Are On, is back to discuss the 1999 film, "Jawbreaker," - directed by Darren Stein with cinematography by Amy Vincent. Jesse and Morgan dive into the ways cinematography is used to interrogate the power dynamics, the iconic hallway shots, and what makes Amy Vincent's work standout in this film.

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It's the 100th episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, and this week, Chels Eichholz, podcast extraordinaire and honorary co-host is back to talk about Adrienne Shelly's 2007 film, "Waitress." The pair dive into the film's impact on their young brains, the central themes throughout the movie, and how the legacy of both "Waitress" and Adrienne Shelly lives on through the musical adaption and foundation in the filmmaker's name. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guest Connor MacDowell, co-host of the DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell podcast, a theatre & pop culture podcast. Connor and Morgan dive into Halina Reijn's 2024 film, "Babygirl." The pair discuss the film's themes, how the cast of "Bodies Bodies Bodies" inspired "Babygirl," and Nicole Kidman's performance. 

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On the first Female Gaze: The Film Club episode of 2026, Morgan recently sat down with filmmaker Valerie Weiss who is known for films like Netflix’s “Mixtapes” and directing a host of television episodes for shows such as “Star Trek: Strange New World,” “Suits,” “Ginny and Georgia,” and the upcoming series “It’s Not Like That. “ Morgan and Valerie discussed Valerie’s work in film and television as well as her work with the Director’s Guild of America. Valerie currently serves as the co-chair of the DGA’s Women’s Steering Committee and was appointed to the DGA’s Sustainable Future and Special P...

On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by returning guest, Tina Kakadelis, critic from Beyond the Cinerama Dome and host of the podcast Movies with My Dad. Tina is back on the podcast to discuss Miranda July's 2020 film, "Kajillionaire." Tina and Morgan dive into the prickly family dynamics of the film, the schemes of Old Dolio, and how the film interrogates the desire for connection. 

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On this week's episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan chats with writer and director Lilian T. Mehrel to talk about her film, "Honeyjoon."  “Honeyjoon” is a mother-daughter dramedy which follows June and her mom Lela as they travel to the Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A charming surfer slash tour guide brings balance as they (and we, the audience) surf the waves of life, loss, and flirting. It’s an unforgettable ride of the light and dark waves of life, women reclaiming their pleasure, and sharing the inside joke of what it mean...