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Girls On FilmEp 193: Thunderbolts* & The Uninvited with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Geraldine Viswanathan, Elizabeth Reaser & Rosie FellnerIn this star-studded episode, Anna Smith and co-founder Hedda Lornie Archbold delve into two exciting new films led by complex and captivating women.
First, Anna chats with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Geraldine Viswanathan, stars of Thunderbolts*—the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Together, they discuss their first meeting, stepping into a superhero world alongside Florence Pugh and bringing depth and humour to their roles.
Then, Hedda speaks with producer Rosie Fellner and actor Elizabeth Reaser about The Uninvited—a darkly funny and deeply poignant film that explores gender, aging, and identity in Hollywood. Reaser portrays Rose, a once-famous actress whose life is u...2025-05-0238 min
Girls On FilmEp 192: Jessica Lange on Marlene Dietrich, Minnesota and mimeIn this special episode recorded at the Glasgow Film Festival, Jessica Lange joins Girls On Film host Anna Smith to reflect on her extraordinary career across stage and screen. She discusses her latest film, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, which premiered at the festival, and shares insights into her rural Minnesota upbringing, early years studying mime in Paris, and her upcoming role as Marlene Dietrich.
Jessica also revisits some of her most iconic roles, from portraying Frances Farmer in the heartbreaking biopic Frances to starring alongside Dustin Hoffman in the genre-defying comedy Tootsie. She also explores her more recent wo...2025-03-1845 min
Girls On FilmEp 191: Kōki, Allison Gardner and The Extraordinary Miss Flower at Glasgow Film Festival 2025In this episode of Girls On Film, recorded at the 2025 Glasgow Film Festival, host Anna Smith is joined by co-founder and Executive Producer of the podcast, Hedda Lornie Archbold, to bring listeners exclusive interviews with some of the festival’s stars. They welcome insights from Festival Director Allison Gardner, star of opening gala film Tornado, Kōki, and two of the creative minds behind The Extraordinary Miss Flower.
Allison Gardner talks about her highlights of her final year leading the Glasgow Film Festival. Kōki, the rising star of Tornado, opens up about her role as the daughter of a Japa...2025-03-0349 min
The Midlife EntrepreneurS1, EP4: Anna Mason, Creative Director and Founder of Anna Mason LondonIn this episode of The Midlife Entrepreneur podcast, Jo interviews Anna Mason, a fashion designer and entrepreneur from London. Anna shares her inspiring journey, starting from her early aspirations to her education at the Royal College in London, and working with fashion giants like Karl Lagerfeld, Max Mara, and Valentino. Anna talks about the challenges and triumphs of launching her own label in 2012, juggling family life, and overcoming failures in her early career. She emphasises the importance of quality materials, the creative process, and the resilience needed to run a fashion business. Anna also discusses the advantages and disadvantages...2025-02-1155 min
The Fantasy Writers' ToolshedHow To Write Grimdark With Anna Smith SparkIn this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by the Queen of Grimdark, Anna Smith Spark!
Anna joins me for a deep dive into all things writing. We look at Anna’s process, how she wrote her brilliant books, A Court of Broken Knives, A Woman Of The Sword, and A Sword Of Bronze and Ashes, and how she approaches pantsing.
Anna also shares her fantastic wisdom on Grimdark, explaining what it is and what the key features are for writers.
We also disc...2025-01-1452 min
Girls On FilmEp 184: Festivals special: Sea Change, BFI LFF and Evolution Mallorca International Film FestivalIn this festival special, Anna Smith island hops across some of the most unique film festivals of the season, taking listeners from Sea Change festival in Scotland’s Tiree to the London Film Festival before ending in Mallorca to hear about the upcoming Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2024.
First, Anna reports from this year’s Sea Change Film Festival in the Inner Hebrides. She speaks with filmmaker Jeanie Finlay (Your Fat Friend, Seahorse) and festival-goers like Reclaim The Frame’s Melanie Iredale about their time at Scotland’s only annual festival dedicated to powering women in film.
Next, she heads to the B...2024-10-1644 min
Northeast Georgia Business RadioAnna Smith with HERO Heating & AirAnna Smith Anna Smith/HERO Heating & Air HERO Heating and Air is a unique family owned and operated business with years of experience serving the local Georgia area including North Gwinnett, Barrow & Jackson Counties and more. Established and operated through the brotherhood of local firefighters serving your community. They are committed to the highest […] The post Anna Smith with HERO Heating & Air appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2024-10-1328 min
Northeast Georgia Business RadioAnna Smith with HERO Heating & AirAnna Smith Anna Smith/HERO Heating & Air HERO Heating and Air is a unique family owned and operated business with years of experience serving the local Georgia area including North Gwinnett, Barrow & Jackson Counties and more. Established and operated through the brotherhood of local firefighters serving your community. They are committed to the highest […]
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Business RadioX ® NetworkAnna Smith with HERO Heating & AirAnna Smith Anna Smith/HERO Heating & Air HERO Heating and Air is a unique family owned and operated business with years of experience serving the local Georgia area including North Gwinnett, Barrow & Jackson Counties and more. Established and operated through the brotherhood of local firefighters serving your community. They are committed to the highest […] The post Anna Smith with HERO Heating & Air appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2024-10-1328 minGirls On FilmEp 183: Disabled joy in 'Equal Play' with Lily Ahree Siegel, Lindsey Dryden & Clare BainesAnna Smith speaks to Lily Ahree Siegel, director of Equal Play, a new short documentary that discusses the importance of equal access to school sports for disabled children. Anna is also joined by Lindsey Dryden, director, writer, producer, executive producer, as well as co-founder of FWD-DOC, and Clare Baines, the BFI’s Inclusion Partner, to talk about equal access within the film industry and the bigger issues touched on in Equal Play.
First, Clare discusses her personal connection to the documentary, revealing to Anna how losing her eyesight at 15 affected her ability to participate in school sports. Clare also advocates th...2024-10-0841 min
Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table PodcastEpisode 21: Anna Sakawsky of the House and HomesteadToday on the podcast I am excited to have Anna Sakawsky, creator of www.thehouseandhomestead.com as well as the editor of Homestead Living magazine. Anna and her family live in the middle of Vancouver Island and have maximized their homesteading space on a smallish piece of land and have made it their mission to inspire others to start homesteading right where they are and with whatever they have. Anna's passion for her family and the homesteading lifestyle they have created are infectious.
Make sure you check out the show notes at lakejoyfarmstead.com/podcast-anna
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Girls On FilmEp 182: Romcoms & feminism, from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to Rye Lane + highlights of Venice 2024In this episode, Anna Smith welcomes film critic Corrina Antrobus back to Girls On Film to discuss her brand new book, I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist: A Manifesto in 100 Romcoms. Anna is also joined by film critic Jo-Ann Titmarsh who shares her highlights direct from the Venice International Film Festival.
First up, Corrina begins by discussing two Girls On Film romcom favourites - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and She’s Gotta Have It, which both feature in our pod’s intro jingle. She highlights the romcoms that have often been overlooked in the genre, as well as the unde...2024-09-1147 min
The BlueprintEp. 87 The Moody Therapist, Anna AxiotisThe Blueprint Podcast with Jason Smith and Guest Anna Axiotis (aka The Moody Therapist)
In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, host Jason Smith sits down with Anna Axiotis, also known as The Moody Therapist, to discuss the complexities of attachment styles, emotional healing, and the impact of social media on personal growth. Anna shares her journey from being a casual social media viewer to becoming a content creator and therapist who uses her platform to discuss mental health, relationships, and attachment dynamics.
The conversation dives deep into Anna’s experience with attachment styles, particularly av...2024-08-291h 03
Behind the GenesAman Ali, Anna Smith, Moestak Hussein and Naimah Callachand: How can we bridge the gap between diverse communities?In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore the challenges diverse communities face in accessing genomic medicine. The discussion focuses on issues including language barriers, cultural differences, and socioeconomic disparities that hinder marginalised communities from accessing and benefitting from genomic medicine.
Our guests delve into successful strategies for engaging these communities in healthcare research and decision-making, highlighting the importance of building trust with groups that have historically been underserved or mistreated. The episode also emphasises the need for culturally sensitive communication from healthcare professionals and how meaningful community engagement can foster collaboration and trust within genomic...2024-08-2836 minGirls On FilmEp 181: Zoë Kravitz on Blink Twice + Lollipop and more at the Edinburgh International Film FestivalZoë Kravitz joins Anna Smith to discuss her directorial debut, Blink Twice, while Anna also reports from the 2024 Edinburgh International Film Festival, where she speaks with Daisy-May Hudson about her feature debut, Lollipop.
First up, Anna welcomes actor turned writer, director and producer Zoë Kravitz, best known for her roles in ‘The Batman’ and in TV series ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘High Fidelity’, onto the podcast. With Anna, Zoë discusses the feminist messaging in her slick thriller ‘Blink Twice’. She talks about casting the wonderful Naomi Ackie as Frida, a cocktail waitress who catches the eye of tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatu...2024-08-2343 minGirls On FilmEp 180: Live from Latitude 2024: Women in Football, Duran Duran and moreFor our 180th episode, Girls On Film gets the festival buzz at Latitude in front of a live audience! First up we hear from host Anna Smith as she boogies to the song ‘Girls On Film’ sung by one of the Latitude headliners, Duran Duran! Plus, Anna had the chance to meet some band members after the show.
Also in this episode, Anna is joined by Rachel Ramsay, the co-director of Copa 71, to discuss her brilliant documentary on the scandalously overlooked Women’s World Cup which took place in Mexico City in April 1971.
With Anna, Rachel discusses the process of uncove...2024-08-0234 min
Cabin CultureNature Influenced Cabin Design l Cabin AnnaSummary:In this episode of "Cabin Culture," Janice Smith interviews Caspar Schols, the innovative designer behind Cabin Anna. Caspar shares his journey from physicist to architect, driven by a lifelong passion for making and building. He discusses the inspiration behind Cabin Anna, which combines his love for nature and detailed craftsmanship. Caspar reveals how the design evolved from an art installation to a fully functional, dynamic living space. The conversation delves into the philosophical aspects of cabin living, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the delicate balance of comfort and raw experience. Caspar also shares his...2024-06-121h 00
Exit The Matrix - Stories of Success[Anna Hastie] Leaving it all behind Welcome to the Exit The Matrix - Stories of Success Show
I am your Host, Jane Slack-Smith, we'll dive into inspiring stories of transformation, determination, and triumph, showcasing the power of personal development. Get ready to be motivated and energized, as we uncover the secrets of breaking free from the matrix and reaching new heights, right here
Join me today where
My very special guest today is Anna Hastie ...
Anna is a mindset coach for entrepreneurial women and a sound bath healer. She combines her spiritual knowledge with business mindset strategies, guid...2024-06-1130 minGirls On FilmEp 177: Feminist Filmmaking with Maisy Stella, Vicky Krieps, Viggo Mortensen, Shuchi Talati and moreIn this episode of Girls On Film, Anna Smith highlights some feminist favourites from Sundance London Film Festival. She catches up with director Shuchi Talati, whose debut feature Girls Will Be Girls follows headgirl Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) as she strives to get As in the classroom and the bedroom, and struggles with a third-wheeling mother (Kani Kusruti). Anna is joined by Shuchi as well as lead actress Preeti Panigrahi as they reflect on women’s filmmaking in India, reveal how they tackled intimacy on set together, and share Shuchi’s initiative Undercurrent, a scheme to train women to work in the...2024-06-1141 min
Girls On FilmEp 176: Cannes Film Festival 2024, we review Bird, Megalopolis, The Girl With the Needle, and moreEp 176: Cannes Film Festival 2024, we review Bird, Megalopolis, The Girl With the Needle, and more
This episode of Girls On Film comes from Cannes, where Anna Smith speaks to Jane Crowther and Wendy Mitchell about their Film Festival highlights. Anna hosts the very first Girls On Film party at The Members Club, and speaks to some of the guests about their work at the festival and which films they’ve enjoyed.
First up, Anna takes us through the soundscape of Cannes and walks the red carpet for Emilia Perez. Anna joins the Women in Film and TV yacht party, to he...2024-05-2240 min
40s Woman and BeyondMaking Time for Fun (and why Anna and Gen need to get out More)This week Margaret, Anna and Genevieve are discussing last week's guest, Dr Claire Macaulay, and discovering that two out of the three hosts definitely need to find more fun in their life (Clue: it's not Margaret).NB Whilst Anna talks ( a lot) about running, she wanted to add that walking (and all forms of movement) are great to include!Please do like and subscribe and follow Margaret @crushedbymcs, Gen @ghnutritioncoaching and Anna @40swoman&beyond. Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any...2024-05-0830 min
Liberty and LeadershipExploring Liberty from Budapest to Washington, DC, with Anna Smith LaceyWhat role does cultural exchange play in creating balanced perspectives? This week, host Roger Ream is joined by Anna Smith Lacey, executive director at the Hungary Foundation and alumna of TFAS summer programs in Prague and Washington, D.C., to explore her remarkable leadership journey from Budapest to Washington, D.C. Anna reflects on her upbringing in post-communist Hungary and its influence on her understanding of liberty, highlighting the transformative impact of TFAS programs in shaping her views on socialism and freedom. Through nuanced discussions, Anna provides insight into the intricacies of cultural exchange, offering a distinct...2024-05-0137 min
Girls On FilmEp 175: Cinema For Gaza, The Beast and the feminist film that beat Barbie at the Italian box officeIn this episode of Girls On Film, Anna Smith talks about the recent Cinema for Gaza auction with two of the women behind the initiative, Helen Simmons and Julia Jackman, and she reviews some imminent releases with film critic Rhianna Dhillon and film journalist and programmer Cici Peng.
First up Anna speaks with Rhianna Dhillon about Italian box-office hit C’è ancora domani or There’s Still Tomorrow. They discuss the representation of domestic violence in this neorealist-style debut from Paola Cortellesi, and pick up on the film’s surprisingly hopeful feel. Next up they discuss The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling...2024-04-3041 min
Girls On FilmEp 174: The Girls On Film Awards 2024 - listen in for the glamour, the glory & the glitzIn this episode of Girls On Film we give you a flavour of the third Girls On Film Awards, our annual celebration of women in film which this year took place at our new home, Regent Street Cinema in London.
We launched the awards to celebrate excellence in women-focused films, and to honour women and non-binary filmmakers.
Girls On Film provides an inclusive platform for the voices of diverse women and people of marginalised genders, and we have a mission: to bring about industry-wide change, and to work toward equal representation of women in the film industry: on screen, and...2024-03-1245 min
Speaking From The HeartEpisode #92 - Demystifying Our Energy Levels In Our World: An Interview With Anna SchmidtBefore you scroll past this episode, do not think that this is about ghosts, witches, goblins, and other spooky paranormal investigations that we have heard about from Hollywood and other types of dramatizations! This is all about the energies that we leave behind in our daily lives and how they can infect, sometimes even destroy, the very fabric of our lives and our relationships with others. Today's guest, Anna Schmidt, has devoted her life to the paranormal and helping her clients cleanse the "left-behind energies" that are exuded from long-forgotten physical, mental, and emotional belongings that are often not...2024-03-0746 minGirls On FilmEp 173: Love Lies Bleeding exclusive with director Rose Glass and more at Glasgow Film FestivalIn this episode Girls On Film is at the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Anna Smith sits down with Festival Director Allison Gardner, then has an exclusive interview with the director of Love Lies Bleeding Rose Glass, with Oscar-nominated director of The Teacher Farah Nabulsi, and with BAFTA-nominated director of Edge of Summer Lucy Cohen.
First up, Director of GFF Allison Gardner picks out some of her festival highlights, from Ava DuVernay’s Origin to Viggo Mortensen’s The Dead Don’t Hurt which she describes as a ‘feminist western’. Allison talks about the unique programming at GFF with 126 films incl...2024-03-0150 min
Eye On A.I.#171 Anna Marie Wagner: Harnessing AI for Synthetic BiologyJoin host Craig Smith on episode #171 of Eye on AI, for an enlightening conversation with Anna Marie Wagner, SVP, Head of AI at Ginkgo Bioworks, renowned for their work in synthetic biology and its integration with artificial intelligence. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking projects like engineering self-fertilizing corn, pioneering RNA therapeutics, and developing sustainable materials. Discover how Ginkgo leverages its genomic library and AI to design custom proteins, pushing scientific boundaries and paving the way for revolutionary industry applications. We'll also tackle the vital topics of biosecurity and ethical considerations in biotech, highlighting the...2024-02-2754 minGirls On FilmEp 172: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and more join us for a Wicked Little Letters exclusiveThis episode features the tenth Oscar winner to appear on Girls On Film. Anna Smith hears from Academy Award winner Olivia Colman who stars opposite Jessie Buckley and Anjana Vasan in the black comedy Wicked Little Letters. She also speaks to the film’s director, Thea Sharrock, and historical consultant Emily Cockayne about bringing this remarkable true story to the big screen.
The film follows two neighbours: conservative local Edith Swan (played by Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (played by Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive the letters, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with th...2024-02-2044 minGirls On FilmEp 169: Mr & Mrs Smith creator Francesca Sloane on women writers & subverting Bond Girl tropesIn this episode of Girls On Film, Anna Smith talks to the creator and showrunner of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Francesca Sloane.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a series inspired by the 2005 film by Doug Liman and Simon Kinberg. It stars Maya Erskine and Donald Glover as two lonely strangers who land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency, and are given new identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith. The eight-part series explores their relationship as they take on each new mission, with an all-star supporting cast including Parker Posey, Paul Dano, Sharon Horgan, Michaela...2024-02-0622 minGirls On FilmEp 164: Oppenheimer: Behind Every Great Film About a Man There Are Great WomenOn today’s episode of Girls On Film, Anna Smith talks to four of the women Heads of Department who helped create Oppenheimer.
Anna speaks to its editor Jennifer Lame (Midsommar, Don’t Worry Darling) about her career, which led her to edit one of the biggest films of 2023. Jennifer shares her instinct-driven approach to her work and reflects on her position as a woman editor.
Next up Anna has a conversation with legendary costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, whose credits include Basic Instinct, Showgirls and Bridgerton. Ellen speaks about her first foray into costume design, hunting for the perfect hat for...2023-12-1443 min
Girls On FilmEp 162: From the streets of Newcastle to the set of Barbie Land: the craft behind Tish & BarbieIn this episode of Girls On Film, Anna Smith talks to Director Paul Sng and Producer Jen Corcoran about their new feature documentary Tish, which tells the story of working-class photographer Patricia ‘Tish’ Murtha who worked to document life in Northeast England in the 1970s and 1980s. Anna then talks to Production Designer Sarah Greenwood and Set Decorator Katie Spencer, who worked together to create the distinctive world of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
Tish was the Opening Night Film of Sheffield Doc Fest 2023 and it is a celebration of a life devoted to exposing social inequality through art. The feature docume...2023-11-1659 minGirls On FilmEp 161: Docs and disability with the directors of The Eternal Memory & Is There Anybody Out There?Today Anna Smith talks to Oscar-nominated director Maite Alberdi about her new documentary The Eternal Memory, which follows a Chilean couple as they navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease together. She then talks to Ella Glendining about her BIFA-nominated documentary, Is There Anybody Out There? which charts her search for individuals with the same rare disability as herself.
Journalist Augusto Góngora and actor Paulina Urrutia are the subject of The Eternal Memory, a touching testimony of the couple’s bond in the face of Augusto’s worsening dementia. ‘La Pauli,’ as Augosto referred to his partner, took care of him afte...2023-11-0937 min
PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-basedYour Secret to Healing? The Mysterious Organ that Changes Everything: Interview with Anna Rahe from GST Body# 76 - Your Secret to Healing? The Mysterious Organ that Changes Everything: Interview with Anna Rahe from GST Body
Most of us are familiar with our bodily organs. We at least know the main gist of what they do - our digestive organs break down our food, our lungs bring in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, our heart pumps our blood. Even if we’re not familiar with all the details, we still know that they exist and that they’re working to keep us well.
What if I told you yo...2023-11-0839 minGirls On FilmEp 159: Discussing gender identity, family and more with the director of 20,000 Species of BeesWith Anna Smith for this episode is writer and director Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren who talks about her debut feature 20,000 Species of Bees, and film critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh to further discuss all that is explored in the beautiful and sensitive coming of age tale.
The tender, heartfelt drama centres on actor Sofía Otero, who won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at 2022’s Berlin Film Festival for her depiction of a transgender eight-year-old girl during a family holiday in the Basque Country. The return to her mother’s hometown throws up questions of identity and belonging for not only our p...2023-10-2445 min
Girls On FilmEp 158: Women And Leadership At Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2023Is the film industry still a man’s world, or are women now leading the way? How will AI affect films? These are just some of the questions addressed by a panel of four leading women working in film, who joined Anna Smith at this year’s Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF). They also talked about the creative and business side of the industry, and their work-life balance.
The 12th edition of EMIFF was produced with her usual flair and creativity by festival director Sandra Seeling, who invited Girls On Film back for another panel featuring four high profile pane...2023-10-231h 01Girls On FilmEp 157: Edinburgh Festivals Special: film, theatre and more with Janis Pugh and Tilda Cobham-HerveyWith us this episode are filmmaker Janis Pugh & actor, director & writer Tilda Cobham-Hervey - just two of the brilliant women showcased at the Edinburgh Festivals 2023. Anna Smith also gives top tips of other female-led highlights of the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh International Book Festival, and - of course - Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Our first guest is Janis Pugh, writer/director of Chuck Chuck Baby which will receive its World Premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival on 20th August. The feature is a musical comedy drama that celebrates female working class friendship and love in Wales. Helen, played...2023-08-1827 min
in.Courage RadioShaping Your Teenager’s Faith (feat. Anna Neri)Welcome to another episode of in.Courage Radio! Join hosts Pastor Ron Smith and Rana Smith for an insightful chat with guest speaker Anna Neri, WaterStone Church’s Students and Young Adults Director. In this conversation, we tackle the vital role parents play in their teenager's spiritual journey. From practical advice on fostering faith at home to navigating spiritual conversations with your kids, Anna shares her wisdom on faith-filled parenting. Regardless of where you are on your parenting journey, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in as we explore how to cultivate a Christ-centered family and empower our...2023-08-0337 min
Proper Geog PodDecolonising Names and African Wild Dogs with Anna SmithIn this episode we speak to Anna Smith, a PhD researcher at King’s College London. From African wild dogs in Botswana to an 18th century Swedish botanist, Anna's research travels through sites of abstraction from colonial history, to zoos and conservation tourism.
Join us in grabbing a metaphorical pint and let’s virtually transport ourselves to the pub to listen to Anna at Pint of Science 2023.
This episode was made by Toryn Whitehead, Merrill Hopper and Anna Smith. The technical producer was Toryn Whitehead.
Cont...2023-07-2419 min
Girls On FilmEp 154: Action women: the stars of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning + Susanna Fogel & KVIFFThis episode is packed full of six fantastic women, from the stars of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One to a programmer for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which Girls On Film will be attending on July 3rd 2023.
Host Anna Smith’s first guest is Susanna Fogel, the co-writer of Girls On Film fave Booksmart, and now a director on the miniseries A Small Light. The series stars Bel Powley as a Dutch woman who sheltered Anne Frank's family during World War II. Susanna discusses Bel Powley’s character and how she wanted a female character who was an ‘...2023-06-2656 minGirls On FilmEp 153: Tina Satter on her debut Reality + Linda Marric on why it's her favourite film of 2023Today Anna Smith talks to Director Tina Satter about her gripping debut feature, Reality. The story was originally a play directed by Satter in 2019, Is This a Room, and in this episode Anna talks to the director about the progression to cinema, both of the story and of her as a director, and what compelled her to make this her debut. Reality is based on the incredible true story of a young woman called Reality Winner, played by Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, The White Lotus, Sharp Objects), who stirred up a media storm when she leaked a classified report about Russian...2023-05-3030 minGirls On FilmEp 152: Live from Cannes! From the red carpet to the film market, behind the scenes at the festivalBonjour from Cannes! This week Anna Smith gives us a taste of the French Riviera live from the Festival de Cannes, catching some friends of Girls On Film out and about at the festival.
Anna is joined by fellow critics Wendy Mitchell and Karen Krizanovich who give you their hot tips for films coming out of this year's Cannes, from international indies to big blockbusters. They chat about Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ground-breaking character in the newest instalment of Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. They also discuss the welcome increase in female-led films in the festival this year...2023-05-2343 min
Sunny Side Up NutritionFat Talk with Virginia Sole-SmithAnna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport chat with Virginia Sole-Smith, a journalist and author of the recently published book Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, that investigates how the “war on childhood obesity” has caused kids of all ages to absorb a daily onslaught of body shame from peers, school, diet culture, and parents themselves — and offers research-based strategies to help parents name and navigate the anti-fat bias that infiltrates our schools, doctor’s offices and family dinner tables. They discuss: What prompted Virginia to write her book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet...2023-04-1045 min
Girls On FilmEp 149: Emily Watson on God’s Creatures and her career, plus more feminist podcast recommendationsOscar-nominated actress Emily Watson joins Anna Smith to talk about her new film, God’s Creatures. First up, Wendy Lloyd and Holly Tarquini tell us about their new podcasts. Wendy’s Open To Criticism talks about representation in film criticism; while Holly’s The F-Rated Podcast features discussions with remarkable women in film. They speak about the reasons they launched podcasts, and both give their recommendations for films you can watch now.
Emily Watson then makes her Girls On Film debut to talk about the challenging drama God’s Creatures, and the way it looks at gender and patriarchal society. She disc...2023-03-3137 min
Revival Town PodcastANNA SMITHEP.126 - Anna Smith is an author and speaker from the UK and is married to singer/songwriter Martin Smith—who is featured in last week's episode and is currently on tour with Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe. Anna is a mother of six and a grandmother. In this engaging episode, Anna shares the challenges and joys being married to a full-time musician and how God remains faithful during life's hardest moments. You're going to love Anna's transparency and heart, so grab your favorite drink and get ready to be encouraged!2023-03-131h 07
The Chasing Health PodcastEp. 91 Anna Johns - Setting Realistic Expectations for Weight LossOn this week’s episode, my friend, Anna Johns, joined me on the podcast.
Anna and I have known each other for a while, growing up in the same area. Anna works primarily with clients in person, in comparison to my clients all being online.
In this episode, we discussed:
What got Anna into fitness and nutrition and then into coaching/training.
Her struggles with binging and how it started.
How she learned more about nutrition and fitness through her own research.
Unrealistic expectations when getting started an...2023-02-1755 min
Girls On FilmEp 144: Sandy Powell on Costume Design, Judy Ducker on Prop Buying + author Hanna FlintThis episode celebrates the achievements of two women who have had decades of experience in the industry, as well as one who is breaking new ground. BAFTA and Oscar-winning Costume designer Sandy Powell OBE, Prop Buyer Judy Ducker, and film critic and author Hanna Flint join Anna Smith to talk about their work in the film industry.
First, Sandy Powell OBE, who has worked on films including The Favourite, The Irishman, Carol and most recently Living, talks about her career, and what it means to receive the BAFTA Fellowship award, which will be presented to her at the BAFTA Awards...2023-02-1654 min
Girls On FilmEp 140: Christine Vachon, Dana Linssen and more, live from International Film Festival RotterdamLive from the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), Anna Smith is joined on stage by an international panel of inspiring industry figures. Prolific power-house Christine Vachon chats about how it feels to have produced over 100 films, and the job of using “disruption for opportunity”. She also has valuable advice for would-be producers. Friend of Girls On Film Dutch film critic Dana Linssen co-curated the Critics’ Choice selection at IFFR for the ninth year running. She joins Anna to speak about her love for this year’s female-directed films in the strand, Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun and Nafiss Nia’s That Afternoon (or Die midda...2023-02-0157 minGirls On FilmEp 139: The Wonder: Sebastián Lelio & Emma Donoghue on collaboration and working with Florence PughNovelist Emma Donoghue joins writer-director and male ally Sebastián Lelio to talk with Anna Smith about his new film based on Emma’s book, co-written by Alice Birch. The Wonder, which has earned a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Film (and Girls On Film Award nominations for Best Feature Film sponsored by EON Productions, The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb for Sebastián Lelio, Best Cinematographer for Ari Wegner, and Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set for Florence Pugh) is available to watch on Netflix now. This powerful film stars Florence Pugh as Lib, an E...2023-01-2525 minGirls On FilmEp 137: Naomi Ackie on playing Whitney Houston + focus on International Film Festival RotterdamNaomi Ackie, the British star of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, talks to Anna Smith about preparing for her portrayal of the musical icon. Ackie has been longlisted for a BAFTA Film Award for Leading Actress for her extraordinary performance. She explains how important it was to her that the audience was being shown a side of Houston that perhaps they hadn’t seen before, particularly with her same-sex relationship with her girl friend Robyn Crawford. They also discuss the importance of having a female director, Kasi Lemmons, at the helm with the involvement of Whitney Houston's long-time pr...2023-01-0633 min
Microsoft Innovation PodcastAnna Jhaveri on The MVP ShowFULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/426 Introduction to Anna Jhaveri’s life – country of origin, family and her passion for painting and cooking. Anna’s valuable advice for those looking to enter the tech field, including the importance of staying current with new technologies and building a strong network. Discussion about Anna’s journey in the IT industry and her experience with Microsoft technologies. Anna shares her story of starting her own consulting company after working at another firm for several years. Talks about Anna’s experience working with SharePoint, including using InfoPath, workflows, and web parts and h...2022-12-2819 min
Girls On FilmEp 135: Critic Mark Kermode reviews Don't Worry Darling and more with Anna SmithWhen Mark Kermode, feminist ally of Girls On Film, and one of the UK’s top film critics, expressed a wish to come on the Girls On Film podcast, Anna Smith asked listeners in an online poll which recent films they would like the two of them to discuss on the show.
They discuss two recent films, beginning with a Don't Worry Darling review. **SPOILER ALERT** from 11:01 they move into spoiler territory, so skip to 18:36 if you'd like to avoid that. They then discuss The Woman King, as well as the winner of the Sight and Sound poll of the to...2022-12-2340 minGirls On FilmEp 134: Gillian Anderson on The Pale Blue Eye + Kate Hudson & Kathryn Hahn on Glass OnionGillian Anderson, Kate Hudson & Kathryn Hahn join Anna Smith to talk about their new films hitting Netflix. The always brilliant Gillian Anderson delves into her career in the industry, and the changes she has seen for women. She speaks about her character process and how she approached her distinctive role in the new Netflix mystery The Pale Blue Eye, a murder mystery starring Christian Bale and Harry Melling as a young Edgar Allen Poe.
Also the hilarious Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn chat to Anna about their full circle of working together, most recently on Glass Onion, the brilliant follow...2022-12-2137 min
Unequal SequelAnna SmithUNEQUAL SEQUEL - S04 EP05 - ANNA SMITHJoining Dave and Rich on this episode to discuss her best ever sequel, worst ever sequel and dream sequel is the brilliant film journalist Anna SmithAnna is a leading film critic and broadcaster in the UK. She is the former President of the Critics' Circle and the co-founder and host of Girls On Film, a podcast that shines a light on female filmmakers and film critics. Girls On Film was listed as the ‘Best Feminist Film Podcast’ by Stylist magazine, nomi...2022-11-071h 19
Girls On FilmEp 127: Jamie Lee Curtis asks, is she really a feminist? As we talk HALLOWEEN ENDSJamie Lee Curtis and Anna Smith discuss HALLOWEEN ENDS, the final chapter in the HALLOWEEN horror franchise, directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak and Kyle Richards. Anna is also joined by Executive Producer Hedda Archbold to talk about the best films featured at this season's film festivals.
Anna speaks to Jamie Lee Curtis about her experience playing Laurie Strode and how she perceives feminism in regard to the character. Jamie also highlights how her success as an actress in her 60s defies the idea that older women aren't getting great parts, and she talks...2022-10-1423 minGirls On FilmEp 124: Zawe Ashton & Emma Holly Jones on Regency RomComs, casting and Mr. Malcolm's ListIn this episode of Girls On Film Anna Smith does a deep dive into MR. MALCOLM’S LIST, a new release starring Zawe Ashton, Freida Pinto and Sope Dirisu, directed by Emma Holly Jones in her feature debut.
Anna talks to Emma Holly Jones about this Regency RomCom with a difference: about what it takes to get a first feature made, about historical accuracy versus depicting diverse female agency on screen and about casting and working with Freida Pinto and Zawe Ashton during lockdown.
Zawe Ashton joins Anna to talk about playing Julia Thistlewaite in MR. MALCOLM’S LIST opposite Frei...2022-08-2335 minGirls On FilmEp 119: Leah Purcell & Kerry Fox on feminist western The Drover’s Wife - The Legend of Molly JohnsonThe Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is the first Australian feature film with an Indigenous woman writing, directing and performing the lead role. In this episode, Anna Smith interviews the amazing Leah Purcell, who shares how she turned her favourite childhood story into a book, a play and now a film. Leah talks about the differences between the experiences, about working with her partner and about what the film has to say about women and the Indigenous people of Australia.
Next, Anna chats to actor-director Kerry Fox, who has starred in many films, including Jane Campion’s An A...2022-05-1133 min
The Skeptic's Guide to a Spiritual LifeJesus, Mary (...and Joseph?) with Anna ConathanThe HILARIOUS Anna Conathan shares about her journey from contented Jesus-loving catholic, to questioning everything, to leaving the church, to coming home to Mary after her own traumatic post-partum experience. Anna also talks about her theory of "trickle-down momenomics", how she keeps her channel open, her time as an actress, screenwriter and stand-up comic in LA and New York and we explore what our roles are in the lives of our kids. Anna's Full Bio Anna is a writer, storyteller, and writing coach, as well as Chief Creative Officer of Luscious Mother & LUMO Leadership. A li...2022-05-1059 min
Your Freedom PodcastAcronyms To Help On Business And Life with Mark SmithIn this podcast, Anna is with Mark Smith, is a curator of a Bigger Vision Within and specializes in speaking from his personal experience of trials and tribulations in life. His desire to chronicle CHOICES and share the “journey,” resonates at the core personally and professionally. Smith is the Vice President of MACCA (Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association), and former facilitator of RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) for the Department of Labor. He’s an alumnus of The Ohio State University and has a strong passion for mentoring. Smith lives with his wife in Laurel...2022-03-3026 min
Girls On FilmEp 112: Abbi Jacobson + Lindsey Olivares on The Mitchells vs the MachinesIn this episode, our host Anna Smith makes a foray into an animated comedy featuring a robot apocalypse full of "delicious sight gags, absurd one-liners and deliriously silly set-pieces" - in the words of our guest, Catherine Bray.
Computer-animated science fiction film The Mitchells vs The Machines, nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the British Academy Film Awards and at the Oscars this year, it is the first mainstream animated feature that has a queer heroine at its heart.
Katie Mitchell is a feisty teen and aspiring filmmaker whose road trip with her quirky, dysfunctional family of outsiders is...2022-02-1839 min
Girls On FilmEp 105: Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about The Lost Daughter + Rebecca Hall & Ruth Negga discuss PassingAnna Smith is joined by two fantastic actresses and now directors, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Hall, to discuss their daring directorial debuts: The Lost Daughter and Passing. Anna is also joined by the star of Passing, Ruth Negga.
First up, Maggie discusses the central themes of motherhood and growth in The Lost Daughter, starring Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Dagmara Dominczyk. Maggie reveals that her main goal was to portray honesty and authenticity; to create a space on screen where the audience would be able to see themselves reflected back at them, with every aspect feeling genuine, rather than a...2022-01-1129 min
Girls Talking Life#76 Anna Nash [Why Christmas Matters]Anna and I are chatting about experiencing Christmas in a new, fresh way this year. Anna tells us that if we want to move from the familiar experience of Christmas to something deeper and more meaningful, we first need to recognize our need for God, reflect on the current needs of our soul. And second, Anna says we need to come with an expectant spirit, asking God to show us more of Him or something new about the story, and He will. We talk about keeping the message of the gospel at the forefront of our mind...2021-11-2939 min
Worldbuilding for MasochistsEpisode 63: It’s A Grimdark World After All ft. ANNA SMITH SPARKDirty clothes, grayed-out color palettes, and terrible things happening unrelentingly to everyone: that's the stereotype of grimdark. But in this episode, Anna Smith Spark joins us to explore what that term really means, from interrogating ideas of heroism and villainy to unraveling toxic masculinity and examining the consequences of supposedly noble choices.
Transcript for Episode 63 (Thank you, beloved scribes!)
Our Guest: Anna Smith Spark lives in London, UK. She loves grimdark and epic fantasy and historical military fiction. Anna has a BA in Classics, an MA in history and a PhD in English Literature. She ha...2021-11-101h 00
Rhubarb & Custard: The PodcastLet's get visible with guest host Anna Parker-Naples | Why you should be podcastingRosie Wood and Jojo Smith chat today with the Podcasting queen herself Anna Parker-Naples about getting visible in your business, WHY you need to be podcasting, and how raising your profile is the key to raising your prices. In this episode you will learn:- How Anna got started with podcasting and the steps she took to learn from the best in the industry- How podcasting compares with other platforms and why it should be part of your marketing strategy- How increasing your visibility and positioning yourself as an Audio-influencer can help y...2021-10-0141 min