The Film Effect with Tiff

Have you dated a Narcissist?  Do you love comedy?  Do you love Marisa Tomei?  Well, you are in for a treat!   The Film Effect with Tiff presents the Tiff & Ko Effect: "You're Dating a Narcissist!” On this Special Tiff & Ko Episode of The Film Effect, Kolinda Scialabba, founder of Thrive 302 and I got to sit down with the Director and Co-writer, Ann Marie Allison , of the upcoming film, "Yo...

You guessed it, I'm back with a film chat and this time it's one heck of a doozy, The Housemaid!  Juleeann, my lovely other half, is in the podseat.  Being a big book reader, this one was her pick.  We dive into all things Hollywood movie making.  Pretty people, a mysterious premise, wardrobe choices, and more!  This is definitely a good listen if you have read the book series.  Just be sure to wa...

Tiff is back!  This week I bring back my friend Alyson Engle to discuss a film we both loved and is fun to talk about with your friends.  My Old Ass is a quiet little gem that I saw pop on Amazon Prime and was super excited to see a Delaware native starred in it as well.  That's right, Aubrey Plaza is from Delaware.   If you ever wondered what you would say to your 18 year old self, this movie is...

Ok, it's the Holidays and I caved and decided to talk about one of my favorite Christmas movies, SCROOGED!  My friend Rob Waters returns to the pod. (He sorta of convinced me to do this one, even though I love it too.). So, if you are grumpy this holiday season, and can't find the Christmas Spirit, why not watch this twist on a Christmas Carol.  It's def worth it for the speech at the end.  Plus i...

So, have you just turned 50?  Do you love movies about aging with lots of nudity and body horror? Well, you're in luck!  I've got a doozy of a film for you with this week's pic, The Substance.  Buckle up for a film that messed me up so much I saw it in theatre twice.  My good pal Julie Fisher is back to relive the traumatic experience with a good chat!

Do you like record stores? Do you remember mix tapes?  How about your ex's?  John Cusack is on a mission to find himself and I've got lots to say.  Get out your Top 5 records and settle in for a chat.  Alyson Engle is back for another chat about relationships and more! Featuring: "Everybody's gonna be happy" by The Kinks High Fidelity  2000 Directed by Stephen Fears

Ok, it finally happened.  I have a romantic comedy on the pod!  My friend Melissa joins me for her movie pick, When Harry Met Sally!  There's so much to say about this amazing film.  I mean, everyone loves this movie.  It certainly hits me on a different note as I'm about turn 50 this month.  Settle in for a good chat about love, relationships, friendship and more!   As always, it's full of spoile...

Ok, this is a serious one.  I'll admit it.  I found The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Prime tv and couldn't stop watching it.  It brings up issues of Domestic Abuse, Recovery, and the power of flowers and women when they support each other.  My friend Susan is back for another chat about Sigourney Weaver, our favorite, in another bad ass role. We talk about the trouble with secrets, and facing you...

Happy Halloween!  I'm back and bringing the show back with a twist on the classic story of Dracula, Codependency.  Who would have thought?  Also, I'm reformatting the show with topics and themes of Recovery in movies.  If you have experience in any kind of 12 step program, this might be your new listen!  Don't worry, we still talk about movies and all the feels.  So, you will still get the same ol...

Podcasting Tiff is finally back!  And this is definitely for a movie that really deserves a lengthy chat:  "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.  Julie Fisher joins me for the discussion. Enough said.  Buckle up for a deep dive into multiverses, parenting issues, and finding my true self in a land of other Tiffs.   Fingers crossed for some Oscar wins. Opening song:  "Hiding out in the open." by Fe...

Believe it or not, there are more Gay Horror Films out there than you think!  It's not just all about Rocky Horror.  My LGBTQ expert, Liz Mantey, joins me to discuss queer horror and more!  Her pick... Jennifer's Body .  I bring an Indie gay suspense/thriller film, Women Who Kill , to the chat.  These two films are pretty different and bring totally different things to this genre. Check out these...

It's that special time of year...halloween.  And, you guessed it, horror films are up for the chat all month.  Rob Waters from Revival House Theater joins me to talk about their amazing Horror Trailer contest and more!  Grab your popcorn, put on your favorite scary outfit, and join us as we discuss our picks for the best horror films so far this year and our all time favorites. Find out more about...

Tiff returns with not just a film, but a film trope!  What is a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?! Ok, I wasn't sure exactly what this was either, but my guest this week, Nicole Nadler, helped me realize that I was definitely influenced by this character in my high school years and beyond.  Guess, I myself just might be a MPDG. Soooo, maybe you are one too!  Don't worry, we still talk about movies.  Check o...

Is it my childhood fantasy or just another superhero movie?  Ok, it's both.  Wonder Woman 1984 is here!  Join us as chat about Amazonian women, getting everything you ever wanted, and the trouble with manifesting.  Not to mention, Kristen Wiig.  Did you realize Kristen Wiig is the villian?! It's definitely my dream come true. Also, my friend Athena, The Seaside Shaman, is back in the hot seat to b...

Grab a cigarette, pour a glass of wine, and a side cup of coffee... House of Gucci is this week's rant!  After I saw this one in the theater with mi amore, Juleeann, I knew had to discuss it on the pod with her.  Not mention, it's got Gaga, Italians, and a murder in the plot (sort of). If you haven't seen this one yet, go get a ticket and see it while it's still out before the listen... spoilers g...

Get out your readers and cozy up for a chat about getting old, staying young, and just being in the moment.  I'm finally back and I brought my friend Julie Fisher into the pod to discuss two very NON Holiday movies, OLD and ORLANDO.  You can still grab a cup of hot cocoa and wrap up in a blankie while you watch these two films.  It might become your new Holiday tradition!  Horror movies and period...

The movie that explains my life is finally here.  Reality Bites is the pick!  My friend Alyson Engle is the guest this week.  We have a touchy feely chat about graduating college in the 90's, dating in our 20's, and a classic movie F* boy that everyone loves.  If you know this movie... you know. Find Alyson on instagram @engirl007 Follow The Film Effect @thefilmeffect Thanks for supporting this no...

It's finally here!  A chat about a one of my favorite TV shows... The Handmaid's Tale.  My friend from 2 Paper Sisters, Susan, is back!  We can't tell you how psyched we were to finally chat about this distopian show and the fun it brings for women everywhere.  It's got everything!  From great costumes, to disgusting men, some bad ass ladies, and of course baking bread.  What more could you ask fo...

This week we've got a serious movie that put Clint Eastwood back behind the camera and some really Big Actors bringing it with Mystic River.  My friend and fellow podcaster Tara from the Be Soulfish podcast joins me again to discuss this dark film and also some discussion on Trauma of all kinds. Get your cozy blanket and cuddle up with us.  Oh yeah, and watch the movie! Find Tara on instagram at:...

What do you think happens when you die?  My Shaman friend Athena joins the pod to talk about life after death with the film "What Dreams May Come."  Athena does so many things I couldn't truly do it justice.  Find her at @theseasideshaman on instagram and at her website https://www.seasideshaman.com/ This conversation goes into other films like Beetlejuice and Drop dead Fred.  Joins us as we ventu...

I'm finally back with a movie that touches on friendship, those who knew you when and healing from trauma.  My guest is musician and all around good guy, Devin Canfield of "Catch my Riff" podcast.  You can find Devin on instagram @devincanfield.  His podcast can be found at https://www.socialpodcastnetwork.com/catch-my-riff The movie is Reign Over Me starring Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle.  If you...

Thinking of buying a van and hitting the open road?  This week's pick is Nomadland starring Frances Mcdormand and a cast of real people.  This movie was unlike any I'd ever seen. It somehow blends reality with fiction and creates a true reflection of our times.  My good friend Jamie Fox joins me to talk about this film and her own experiences on the road.  Get ready for a deep episode about life,...

This week we return to the land of Kubrick with Eyes Wide Shut.  It's got everything... Hot celebrities, lots of nudity, the problems with money, and of course marriage, are just some of the topics around this film.  My new friend Ryan joins me for the chat and tells me all about this movie that she chose.  If you were confused the first time you saw this movie, give it a rewatch and join us!  Tru...

Have you ever lost something like your hearing?  How did you handle it?  What about punching donuts while journaling?  I know I do for sure.  This week I discuss one of my highly recommended films of this past year with my friend Tara of Besoulfish podcast, Sound of Metal.  This is a movie about trauma and loss, but also about transition and self discovery.  In the end we both agree, suffering is...

It was Christmas Day and my wife and I had some free time without our many children, so what better thing to do than watch a Classic Western!  There's nothing like films that take place in the 1800's to make you appreciate a Covid Christmas.  We talk about being a sex worker in the old west, men with a desire to be gunslingers and killers, and Gene Hackman always doing the best acting out of every...