Life Coaches Talk Movies

Our movie for this episode is 'Stranger Than Fiction' (2006), which comes from Jessica's list of favorites and might even be in her top three! This is the ultimate "meta" movie, and it's chock full of themes and topics that we life coaches LOVE to talk about. Will Ferrell blends his comedic charm with remarkable tenderness for the lead role of Harold Crick, an IRS age...

This episode features a movie from Gabi's list: 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002)! This film was an unexpected sensation when it was released, likely due to a combination of David Beckham's appeal and the fact that director Gurinder Chadha's passion and connection to the subject matter is very much on display. Everyone involved in this movie seems to be having fun, and the res...

My lords! My ladies! And...all you other people! In this episode, we're talking about a movie that we both love: 'A Knight's Tale' (2001) starring a fresh-faced Heath Ledger at the launch of his amazing (and all too short) career, alongside Paul Bettany in what could be considered his breakout role. Even though this movie doesn't take itself very seriously, it gives us a L...

This episode features a movie that has ranked high on Gabi's list of favorites ever since its theatrical release: 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' (2003), starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany along with an incredible supporting cast. Jessica brings fresh eyes to this 20-year-old film after watching it for the very first time! There's so much to say about thi...

This episode, we tackle a movie that we both love, but ranks very high on Jessica's list of all-time favorites: 'Pride & Prejudice' (2005). Yes, the one with Keira Knightley in the role of Lizzie Bennet, creating palpable chemistry opposite Matthew Macfadyen in the role of Mr. Darcy. Prompted by the culture of upper class England in the early 1800s, we explore a question that to...

In a departure from our historical-action-adventure kick, in this episode we're talking about a movie that Gabi has loved for years, but Jessica hasn't seen (until now!): Woody Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' (2008). Loosely categorized as a romantic comedy, this film features Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson in the title roles, with Javier Bardem and an absolutely u...

All for one, and one for all! In this episode we're talking about Disney's rendition of The Three Musketeers (1993) starring Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Oliver Platt, and a young wide-eyed Chris O'Donnell, banding together against Tim Curry's nefarious Cardinal Richelieu and his plans to betray the king of France. We discuss the theme of innocence versus cynicism both thr...

Archery, swordfights, and Alan Rickman, oh my! In this episode, we tackle what might be Gabi's favorite movie of all time: 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991). Gabi goes full nerd, and we both fangirl over Alan Rickman for the second episode in a row (because how could we NOT). It's no surprise that it's Alan Rickman's portrayal of the reprehensible Sheriff of Nott...

We talk about a movie that's at the very top of Jessica's list of favorites: 'Quigley Down Under' (1990). It's no wonder this movie gets a top spot. It features the unflappable Tom Selleck in the leading role, opposite Alan Rickman in his element playing the despicable villain. We go deep on topics like what it means to be one of the true "good guys" and the impo...

Welcome to the very first episode of Life Coaches Talk Movies! Jessica and Gabi take a moment to introduce themselves and talk about where this podcast idea got started, and what movies mean to them. Thanks for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Interested in connecting with Jessica or Gabi? Here's how! Jessica Heimsoth | Every...