Female Gaze: The Film Club

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 fil...

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...

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 p...

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.  You can follow...

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...

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...

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...

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 an...

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...

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. A...

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...

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, funn...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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."  You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram BlueSky Website

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 o...

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 h...

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...

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 fi...

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...