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The club for lovers and makers of Film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by Actor Maisie Williams, Casting Director Hannah Marie Williams, and Filmmaker Lowri Roberts, come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you wish you had more confidence? Less stress? Some guidance for going after your goals? If so, this podcast is for you. Join Master Certified Life Coach and author of Period Power, Maisie Hill, as she shares insights and strategies that you can start applying today. Each episode will help you identify and free yourself from your limiting beliefs so you can stop hiding and start shining. You’ll get answers to questions like: How do I build my self-confidence? Why is my inner critic so lou ...
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maisie chats with people about music and stuff
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Meet Maisie. A teenage girl who has a passion for trying her best to overcome the challenges of growing up. This podcast is aimed at young girls and teenagers finding their way in the world, who are interested in gaining advice, life lessons and career ideas from the amazing female role models all around us. I hope you are inspired and educated when listening and enjoy!
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Thinking Big is the podcast no one asked for or needed but is lots of fun to record. Every other week, I’ll be meeting with creators carving their own path to talk about their childhood dreams and how they got to where they are today. Interested in a creative career? Join Daisie to connect with the community and access tools you need to bring your projects to life.
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We lure the amazing Mia McKenna-Bruce to our studio to discuss our fave film of last year: How To Have Sex. She stars as the central character of Tara in this stunning film exploring sexual consent, female friendship, toxic friendship, and self discovery. Mia gives us the scoop on filming those party scenes, drunk acting tips and regressing 10 year…
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We explore how our social bonds and evolutionary history shape our need for recognition. Being thanked makes us feel good, while the absence of gratitude can feel jarring. This expectation can turn well-intentioned acts into sources of bitterness, especially in roles often taken for granted. It's crucial to shift focus from unreciprocated gratitude…
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Wear an extra pair of socks because this film will knock them right off. This week we discuss Femme, the Neo-noir thriller and debut feature from directing duo Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. In Femme, we see Jules targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that, he encounters one of his attackers in…
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Unnecessary apologies, whether due to a desire to avoid conflict or just an ingrained habit, can reveal a lot about our inner fears and anxieties. Drawing from my own experiences and those of my friends, I want to explore how these apologies impact our interactions and self-perception. Uncover the reasons behind over-apologising and learn practical…
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This week we watch Maestro, a film where Bradley Cooper convincingly ages before your eyes across four decades. We address his biographical film about American conductor Leonard Bernstein. In this episode, we learn a lot about Cooper’s career and directing techniques. We finally learn what a conductor actually does. We discuss whether the apparent …
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How often do you find yourself reacting to a situation and then judging yourself for that reaction? Despite working on yourself, it's common to self-criticise and even become frustrated with your own thoughts and internal responses. This week, I'm here to help you shift this mindset with bold moves and a compassionate relationship with yourself. Di…
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This week we watch The Holdovers to finally see what all the awards fuss was all about. A film that has so much heart, it follows Paul Giamatti as an unlikeable teacher at a boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas. Convincingly set in the 70s, the film was committed right down to the old sc…
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Riding a bike takes a lot of patience - it's about finding your balance, keeping your focus, and not letting setbacks deter you. But what's truly crucial is just getting started, taking that first wobbly pedal forward. Because it's the momentum you create that keeps you going, propelling you past the doubts and fears that may hold you back. Learn t…
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Talking about Jonathan Glazer’s Auschwitz-set film The Zone of Interest this week was both really hard and in many ways very easy. Easy because it’s a masterclass in sound design and unusual cinematography choices. Obviously film students should be studying this for years to come. But this is no easy watch - it's a film that leaves you questioning …
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Have you ever thought about writing your book but felt totally lost in the labyrinth of publishing? Well, this week I’m taking you on a journey through my own book deal, answering your questions and demystifying the process for any aspiring authors that might be listening. I'm sharing some practical advice on what a book proposal encompasses, what …
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For two of us, this film was deeply inspiring. For one of us, this film was simply not it. Nyad is a 2023 American biographical sports drama about swimmer Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. In this episode we address the controversy of the athlete’s cheating and conclude that people need to…
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Few achievements in life come without trial and error. Of course, some things do go right as you wanted from the get-go, but more often than not, the tasks we set to achieve our goals require repetition and persistence. Each failure is a stepping stone that will get you to where you want to be and provides you with opportunities to learn, refine yo…
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We visited you lovely lot in Everyman Bristol to watch the sweatiest film of recent years- Challengers (2024)- and record a live podcast with you all. We discuss love triangles, obsession, competition, painfully obvious branding in films, CGI tennis balls in your face, the power of Zendaya’s onscreen presence and the thrilling score. We have a grou…
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Never have we done such a 180 whilst recording an episode. Directed by Todd Haynes, we agreed May December is a gripping and technically brilliant film. By the end of the episode, we question whether we should like it so much. The film is inspired by real scandalous events and based off of real victimized people, so does Hollywood really have the r…
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Dysregulation happens to all of us from time to time, it’s inevitable. Whether you are autistic, neurodiverse, or neurotypical, life isn’t about ensuring that everything runs smoothly; it’s about knowing how to recover from those times when we are feeling dysregulated. This week, I share a story of how dysregulation occurs in my life, particularly …
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We buckled ourselves down for a film about shattered masculinity (one of Han's favourite genres) and came away wholly impressed, but conflicted. Why didn't it make most of us cry? What was missing? How can one family have so much tragedy? How did we find ourselves scrutinising male actors' bodies? The double standards! Plus, we discuss the lack of …
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We often view rest as a treat that comes once we’ve worked hard and been productive. This view is reinforced by a society that encourages this kind of behavior. However, functioning in this way comes at a massive cost, and it needs to change. Taking time to reflect and recharge isn’t optional; it’s necessary. Learn why rest is so important, why so …
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On Wednesdays, we wear pink drop episodes. This week we delve into the MGU (the Mean Girls Universe), and discuss the recent Mean Girls musical adaptation alongside the original. Who else knew Tina Fey’s screenplay is based off a single chapter in a self-help book? We discuss the phenomenal impact of the original film and our first-time viewing exp…
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Jumping to conclusions is a common habit that we all do in some form or another. We fill in the blanks with narratives we create based on a patchwork of assumptions and half-truths. But life is complicated enough without adding extra layers of misunderstanding and misinterpretation to the mix, and jumping to conclusions can lead to stress, resentme…
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This week on film club we're discussing this beautiful, perfectly executed and unexpected ghost story from Andrew Haigh. Lead actor Andrew Scott is perfection, Paul Mescal is sublime. Yes, the internet frenzy is deserved. From depicting grief and loneliness, to homophobia in the 80s, we pull out the scenes that impacted us most. We analyse what mad…
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When you feel stretched and under the weight of your load, it can reduce your capacity for the important stuff. You neglect your own needs and are spread too thin, and the thought of adding anything else to your plate can feel stressful and overwhelming. But the opposite of stress is space, so this week, I’m helping you figure out where you can cre…
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For this week's episode we're not going to beat around the bush; we really loved Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and if you listen you’ll find out why. The film follows the perspective of Elvis’s teen wife, a rare autobiographical film that actually gives the time of day to a woman of that generation. Not only is this film completely non-judgement…
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How often do you sideline your own needs, because you’re too caught up looking out for others? Whether it’s a conscious or subconscious decision, this is something so many of us do. There's nothing wrong with caring, of course, but the problem lies when you do so in a way that you override or dismiss your own needs in the process. I share a huge pa…
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again
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This week our film was chosen by YOU lovely listeners. We asked for an iconic 90s or 00s film and you really delivered. The cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that genuinely keeps on giving, from the gut-wrenching emotional turmoil, to the visual language that was truly ahead of its time. We discuss the sour backstory of t…
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Nowadays, burnout is something we hear about a lot. Many people describe themselves as burnt out, and I see a lot of folks getting stuck in recovery from burnout. But what exactly is burnout, and how do you know if you are still experiencing it or are in recovery? Tune in this week as I share my thoughts on burnout, as well as some of the common si…
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An episode Maisie was dreading… until she actually watched the film. And, well, we couldn't dislike it if we tried. Turns out acting royalty and Harry Potter's production team will always work wonders. This week we discuss everything about the undeniably fun, not too sickly, if a little unmemorable, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory unofficial pr…
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Spring is in the air, and here in the UK, we can see the Daffodil and Crocus shoots rising up through the soil on their journey of rapid growth. This rapid growth is the very essence of spring, and as we head towards the equinox later this month, we, too, are gearing up for a period of vibrant, rapid growth in our own way. Join me this week as I sh…
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Will they/won't they?? Should they/shouldn't they?? This week we discuss Celine Song's phenomenal debut, Past Lives. In a world of explosive franchises comes a quiet original film that entranced us all. We discuss the prep that went into the authentic performances and casting. Plus, Celine Song's lived experiences that led her to write this, and, M…
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The yin-yang symbol represents the concept of dualism and illustrates how seemingly opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary. The components are interconnected and interdependent, and each gives rise to the other. The same can be said for reflecting and taking action. Understanding the concept of yin and yang can help us know when to …
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It's Saltburn week, time to discuss that film that you regret watching with your parents. We are so here for the vulgarity, the Barry, the girlies, the soundtrack and the eyebrow piercings. At times we're a little salty.. is it too predictable? Did the internet ruin it? Listen to find out 💖 Saltburn (2023) is written and directed by Emerald Fennell…
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It can be easy to blame other people and find fault in the way they act, but there are some other things you need to consider in these situations. You can use the technique I’m teaching you today in every situation or communication you have, and it all starts with one simple yet extremely powerful question. Hear a simple question that has the power…
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This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are our true heroes of this film. We discuss the visual effects and production behind this eccentric specta…
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When we take a knock to our confidence, we tend to avoid discomfort at all costs. But discomfort is a growth opportunity, and in this episode, I’m helping you see it as a valuable resource rather than something to avoid. I give you my guide to help you in moments when your confidence has taken a hit, and share 10 steps to help you get it back. Hear…
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It's BAFTA week baby so for this special episode we are honoured to have our first guests of the season be the future of film, aka the five nominees of the Best British Short Film category. Some of our favourite films from last year started out as a short. Over half of the film industry are thought to enter via shorts, yet some – without establishe…
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