Movies Have The Answers

In this episode of Movies Have the Answers , host Trish is joined by Federico Devito to dig into why laughter helps us through life's toughest moments. The two of them discuss storytelling's most powerful tools: the blend of comedy and drama — and why that combination helps us process real life. They start with the series finale of Hacks , breaking down how it manages to be devastating and...

In this episode of Movies Have the Answers, Trish sits down with Erin Relford - a privacy engineer at Google - for a conversation that is equal parts thrilling and thought-provoking. Erin's career spans some of the biggest names in entertainment and tech, including Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., and KPMG, before landing at Google where she works to ensure that privacy and human dignit...

In this episode, Rasheea shares how movies that showed kindness have helped her through her own life. For example, movies like PADDINGTON remind us that whenever we go through situations we don't understand or are having a rough time, we should "be kind and the world will be alright." Trish and Rasheea explore how kindness transforms lives and discuss how acceptance, empathy, and compassion create...

What if the magic we're searching for has been within us all along? In this episode of MOVIES HAVE THE ANSWERS, Trish sits down with Avrah, to explore how we create the magic in our lives. Trish and Avrah dive into films that remind us the power of magic was always within us. From the childhood wonder and belief in The Polar Express to the self-discovery in The Wizard of Oz , the leap of faith...

In this episode of MOVIES HAVE THE ANSWERS, Trish sits down with Amy, a former LA-based professional who recently made the bold decision to move back home to Australia to start a new chapter and be closer to family. Trish and Amy first worked together during the pandemic when they were navigating the unprecedented challenge of releasing theatrical movies when cinemas were shut down. That experienc...

Some of the most unexpected friendships happen when you least expect them…and sometimes they happen across decades. In this episode of MOVIES HAVE THE ANSWERS, Trish explores the beautiful messiness of intergenerational relationships with her friend Lissette, a television industry veteran who proves that great connections aren't about shared birth years. From the unlikely workplace bond in The...

What if the relationships we're avoiding conflict in are the very ones we should keep? In this episode of MOVIES HAVE THE ANSWERS, Trish sits down with dear friend and fellow entertainment exec, Marina, to explore how pain and conflict are okay - and sometimes, necessary - when it comes to love. Trish and Marina Kosten dive into films that don't shy away from love's messiest moments. F...

Welcome to MOVIES HAVE THE ANSWERS. I'm your host Trish, and I've built this belief that somewhere in the vast universe of cinema lies the answer to things we’re going through. Whether you're dealing with heartbreak, family drama, career confusion, or just trying to figure out who you are – often, there's a movie for that. This podcast was born from countless life conversations wit...