Sisters and the Stars

In this episode, we discuss the film The Tragedy of Macbeth , directed by Joel Coen, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Released December 25, 2021. Olivia and Emily dig into an Oscar worthy set, the incredible witches, new interpretations of the story, and Emily’s Ross hypothesis. Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthestars Youtube: @sisterandthestars Email: sistersan...

In this episode, we discuss the film Passing , directed by Rebecca Hall, starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Released October 27, 2021.  Olivia and Emily dig into the metaphoric use of the film being in black and white, colorism, Irene and Claire’s complex characters, and Olivia and Emily’s completely opposite interpretations of the end.  Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthest...

In this episode, we discuss the film Encanto , directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, starring Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, and John Leguizamo. Released November 24, 2021. Olivia and Emily dig into diversity, issues with movie-musicals, and the desperate need for the world to discuss mental health. Listen till the end to hear these two sisters go...

In this episode, we discuss the film The Lost Daughter , directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Olivia Coleman, Dakota Johnson, and Jessie Buckley. Released December 17, 2021. Emily and Olivia talk about the non-judgmental storytelling, titles and their expectations, and share their female perspective on the untold side of motherhood.  Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthestars Yo...

In this episode, we discuss the film Don’t Look Up , directed by Adam McKay, starring Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Mark Rylance, Timothée Chalamet, and Jonah Hill. Released December 5, 2021.  Emily and Olivia dig into the quirky film style, characteristics of human nature (politics, media, tribalization), another powerful Peter, and how justice is served in t...

In this episode, we discuss the film The Power of the Dog , directed by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Jesse Plemons. Released November 17, 2021.  Emily and Olivia dig into the sibling dynamics, the epic banjo scene, questions of masculinity, and the glorious scenery of *cough cough* Montana? Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthest...