Don't Know Her?

Would we miss the opportunity to talk about Alicia Silverstone on the podcast? Ugh, as if!! We wrap up our miniseries, predicting future Oscar nominees by discussing the 90’s teen movie icon. Alongside the unmissable Clueless (Amy Heckerling, 1995) we take in some of Alicia’s other noteworthy roles throughout the episode. From a mixed bag of 90s flicks with The Crush (Alan Shapiro, 1993), Batman &...

Sixty-nine episodes in and John Magaro may be the best example of a Don’t Know Her? actor... We had seen him in the likes of Orange Is the New Black (2015-2019), Carol (Todd Haynes, 2015) and The Big Short (Adam McKay, 2015) but hadn’t properly noticed him until First Cow (Kelly Reichardt, 2019) and Past Lives (Celine Song, 2023). And wow! His soulful performances are the stuff of magic and we are...

It’s time to turn our attention to a real rising star… Harris Dickinson. In our third episode of our miniseries predicting future Oscar nominees, Harris felt apt to discuss given his eclectic film work and hotly anticipated upcoming projects… Still being a relatively new face in cinema does not prevent him giving us plenty to chat about…. Throughout the episode we focus on Beach Rats (Eliza Hittma...

Get ready to dive into the wonderfully enigmatic world of Aubrey Plaza! In our second episode predicting future Oscar nominees, Aubrey felt like an obvious choice. She’s got it all - the talent, the charm, and a whole raft of underappreciated films/performances to make her feel overdue for voting bodies. It’s all a matter of the time. We hope. Join us as we talk about this and journey through Aubr...

We are back for our first episode of 2024 and it's a special one... We're kicking off with a focus on actors we think are destined for nominations in the near future! And Michael is putting his chips on the marvellous Adeel Akhtar.  Adeel's filmography is an eclectic mix that includes Four Lions (Christopher Morris, 2010) Pan (Joe Wright, 2015), The Big Sick (Michael Showalter, 2017),...

It's time to celebrate two legends. As Michael (our lovely co-host and producer) celebrates his birthday, he wanted to focus an episode on one his absolute favourite actors... Kristin Scott Thomas! Kristin is our second official 'Dame' for the podcast but somehow she never seems to get the appreciation of her contemporaries. Not here! Join us as we cover Kristin's film career inclu...

This week we were delighted to take on another audience suggestion to dive into the film career of Lizzy Caplan. On the big screen Lizzy will be known to many for her iconic turn as Janice Ian in Mean Girls (Mark Waters, 2004), where her quote-a-long line readings and frenetic energy began her rise to stardom. From there she would continue to deliver committed big screen work in the likes of Clove...

Let’s get everyone talking about Kelly Reilly! Kelly is a performer who clearly has a lot of industry respect, racking up many noteworthy credits. But where these roles felt primed to launch her to lofty heights, things never quite lined up as we’d imagine for someone who feels destined for big things.  In this career retrospective, we take on some of Kelly’s film highlights to discuss along the w...

Let's talk about...Eva Mendes. Our host Scott has been eager to focus on Eva's career since the start of the podcast and FINALLY here we are... And what an interesting filmography to reflect on! There's her roles alongside questionable cops in Training Day (Antoine Fuqua, 2001), The Other Guys (Adam McKay, 2010) and Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans (Werner Herzog, 2009) AND que...

Harvey Fierstein!! A name (and a voice) that will conjure up great feelings of affection to those familiar with him. He is a monumental figure in theatre - with a plethora of awards to back it up - and he helped pave the way for queer representation in Hollywood, but where are the film roles?? He will be known to most for his memorable turns as Frank, the make-up artist who turns his brother into...

Why are more people not celebrating Ira Sachs? That question led to this episode where we reflect on a truly independent filmmaker who has worked with many recognisable faces (such as Pierce Brosnan, John Lithgow, Rachel McAdams and Ben Whishaw) yet has never quite had his moment in the limelight himself. Ira has carved out his own brand of storytelling with films such as Married Life (2007), Keep...

Do you know what we all need? More Colman Domingo. We say this as eager film-goers who just LOVE to see Colman on screen whether that is in the opening of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012), in Barry Jenkin's sublime adaptation of James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) or as a ruthless villain in Janicza Bravo's Zola (2021). All films are elevated with Colman's presen...

We’re back to shout about a big screen star who deserves lots more love, so this time we’re gonna bellow(!) about Maria Bello. Maria may be best known for her roles in Coyote Ugly (David McNally, 2000), A History Of Violence (David Cronenberg, 2005), Grown Ups (Dennis Dugan, 2010) and, most recently, Netflix's Beef (Lee Sung Jin, 2023), but she has never quite had her 'moment' and dese...

It’s that time again to recognise an under appreciated star of the screen. We deliver a swerve though, turning our attention to a director and writer... Dee Rees! There are many reasons to be a Dee Rees fan and we are here to share those as we explore her film career. We will cheer about the almighty highs of Pariah (2011) and Mudbound (2017); celebrate the successes of TV biopic Bessie (2015), an...

Lee Pace has the internet (and your hosts) thirsty... Thirsty for more films! Do you know Lee Pace from his stint as an elf in The Hobbit series (Peter Jackson, 2012-2014)? Or as the outrageously charismatic lead alongside Amy Adams and Frances McDormand in Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day (Bharat Nalluri, 2008)? Or as a blue villain in Guardians Of The Galaxy (James Gunn, 2014)? Or as a mysterious...

Join us to celebrate a truly one-of-a-kind performer, the legend that is Miriam Margolyes. Miriam is now known to many for her candidTV moments, regaling us all with her wildly memorable anecdotes. So for our pride celebration we couldn’t resist dipping into the film catalogue of this queer icon. To a generation of us she will have first captured our attention as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter a...

Join us in celebrating the dashingly talented Dermot Mulroney from his early start as a somewhat member of 'The Brat Pack' in Young Guns (Christopher Gain, 1988) to Julia Robert's titular friend in My Best Friend's Wedding (P J Hogan, 1997) to Jack Nicholson's unwelcome son-in-law in About Schmidt (Alexander Payne, 2002) and beyond. In short, he is usually a dreamy presence we...

Join us in a celebration of the iconic film career of Veronica Cartwright! Rarely have we talked about so many legendary films and people in one episode but that is just one of the many gifts Veronica's work gives us. That list includes the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, Alfred Hitchcock, Ridley Scott and Cher with films such as The Birds (1963), Alien (1979), Invasion Of The Body Snat...

It is time to dig into the career of one of American cinema's most prominent faces, Beth Grant. Beth has racked up credits like few others and solidified herself as one impressive, prolific actor! We explore her huge filmography and dip into a few highs (and lows) such as Rain Man (Barry Levinson, 1988), Speed (Jan De Bont, 1994), Sordid Lives (Del Shores, 2000), Donnie Darko (Richard Kelly, 2...

We are delighted to welcome Eoin Daly as a very special guest to talk about the one and only Jennifer Ehle! You may know Jennifer from BBC's Pride & Prejudice (Simon Langton, 1995) or in films such as The King's Speech (Tom Hooper, 2010), Zero Dark Thirty (Kathryn Bigelow, 2011), A Quiet Passion (Terence Davies, 2016), Saint Maud (Rose Glass, 2019) or She Said (Maria Schrader, 2022). J...

It is time to celebrate the hugely talented Samantha Morton! Samantha’s career spans from gigantic blockbusters to intimate indies, working with many acclaimed filmmakers and earning two Oscar nominations. Yet Samantha still feels underappreciated compared to many of her contemporaries... In this episode, we dive into her filmography and talk about Sweet And Lowdown (Woody Allen, 1999), Minority R...

We love a Don’t Know Her? actor success story. So, to celebrate Michelle Yeoh's historic Best Leading Actress Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All At Once we are re-releasing our episode on this newly Academy Award-winning legend. We hope you enjoy! … This week we talk about the cinematic icon Michelle Yeoh and celebrate another career peak in 2022 with her transcendent performance in Everythin...

We are going back in time to celebrate a three-time Oscar nominee of the 1950s and The Baroness(!) Eleanor Parker . Eleanor was a big star of Hollywood's Golden Age with co-stars such as Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra and John Wayne yet largely is remembered for her role in The Sound of Music (Robert Wise, 1965). Join us as we dive into Eleanor's career and ponder why she is not as fa...

It is time to talk about F. Murray Abraham! After winning the Academy Award for Amadeus (Milos Forman, 1984) we look into his career before and after to see if he indeed was a victim of the Oscar curse... Alongside his golden moment, we cover The Ritz (Richard Lester, 1976), Scarface (Brian De Palma, 1983), The Name Of The Rose (Jean-Jacques Annaud, 1986), Thir13en Ghosts (Steve Beck, 2001), Insid...

We are talking about all things Marcia Gay Harden for episode 46! Marcia Gay is a perfect subject for this Oscar miniseries as she surprised many by scooping the Best Supporting Actress award at the 73rd Academy Awards for Pollock (Ed Harris, 2000). She coupled this with a second Oscar nomination in the same category for Mystic River (Clint Eastwood, 2003). What a thrill indeed. We dive into Marci...