TALK ANNOUNCEMENT TO ME
A film podcast where Helen, Edison, and
Ms. Sinclair do a deep dive on a new release that has just hit theaters or streaming.
All in SEASON 3
EPISODE 93
Sorry We Missed You. Ordinary People Extraordinary Things, In Focus Sally Field
This week we got our tissues ready and watched Sorry We Missed You, the new film by director Ken Loach. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how this hard hitting film shines a light on family struggles and the financial woes of trying to survive in the harsh world of the gig economy. For Our Week In Entertainment we explored films with the theme “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things.” And finally, we LIKE HER..WE REALLY LIKE HER…..we put the career of Norma Rae herself, Sally Field IN FOCUS.
EPISODE 92
Swallow, Appetite for Destruction, In Focus Amy Adams
This week's film is not for the faint of heart. We decided to watch Swallow, the feature film debut from Carlo Mirabella-Davis, starring Haley Bennett. Our Week In Entertainment takes a look at films which encapsulate the theme "appetite for destruction". And lastly we put the career of the highly lovable, talented, and elusive Amy Adams, In Focus.
EPISODE 91
The 80s: A Decade in Review
From Ripley to Rambo, Indiana Jones to E.T., Spinal Tap to Ferris Bueller...This week we're bringing you a righteous episode dedicated to the big, bright, flashy, trashy 1980s. We reveal our favourite movies of the decade, do a deep dive into the filmography of John Hughes and then put the stars and filmmakers of this era In Focus. TMTM is proud to present The 80s...a Decade in Review.
EPISODE 90
Waco, Movies About Mind Control, In Focus The Cults of Hollywood
On this week’s episode we deep dive into the fascinating world of cults. First off we discuss the award winning miniseries Waco that’s currently available to stream on Netflix. For Our Week In Entertainment we watched movies about mind control. And finally we take you on a journey filled with hippie ranches, flower crowns, E-meter testing, ritualistic branding and apocalyptic visions, as we put The Cults of Hollywood In Focus. So come on…JOIN US!
Below is a link to an article mentioned by Helen in this episode that is worth a read!
https://qz.com/1811751/the-psychology-behind-why-were-so-obsessed-with-pop-culture/
EPISODE 89
Vivarium, “Reality Bites”, In Focus Johnny Depp
This week we decided to feature a movie about a couple confined to their home, painfully devoid of social interaction and wasting away until their eminent death. No we weren’t just FaceTiming, we were watching Vivarium, the sci-fi/thriller from newcomer Lorcan Finnegan. For Our Week in Entertainment, we decided to chose movies that reflect the phrase “Reality Bites” interpret that as you will. Lastly, we find all the rum has mysteriously disappeared as we put the career of Captain Jack - I mean Johnny Depp, In Focus.
EPISODE 88
Wendy, Creepy Kids Films, In Focus Child Stars
This week’s episode is dedicated to the wonderful, weird, imaginative world of kids. But a warning, it’s not all fun and games. We’ll tell you the stories of the children who fly away, all the way to the edge of the world! And some, who never make it back. First we discuss the latest iteration of the Peter Pan story in the new film Wendy. For Our Week In Entertainment, we explore kids films that are actually a bit dark and creepy. Finally, we put the careers of Hollywood’s most successful child stars In Focus.
EPISODE 87
Three To Stream, Movie Musicals, In Focus John Travolta
On this week’s episode we each recommend some favourite content that’s available to stream from the comfort of your own home! There’s a lot to choose from so we’re here to save you from all that endless scrolling with our top 3 picks! For Our Week In Entertainment the hills are alive with the sound of us discussing movie musicals. And finally we grease up our engines and put on our boogie shoes because we’ve got John Travolta fever in our latest In Focus.
EPISODE 86
Onward, Hayao Miyazaki Films, In Focus Celebrity Voices In Animated Films
This week we settle in for some good old fashioned animated magic with Disney’s latest, Onward. For Our Week In Entertainment, we each watch one of Hayao Miyazaki’s imaginative masterpieces. And for In Focus, we decided to change things up and look at the history of celebrity voices in animated movies!
EPISODE 85
90s Nostalgia
Our Basic Instinct is that you’re all Home Alone, probably feeling Dazed & Confused during this scary Outbreak and that’s why TMTM Can’t Hardly Wait to bring you this very special dose of nostalgia as we take the blue pill and fall into the Matrix of films from the 90s!
EPISODE 84
The Platform, Fish Out Of Water, In Focus Kirsten Dunst
On this week’s episode we discuss The Platform, while podcasting from a distance. Did the film level up and give us a lot to chew on? Or did it just make us lose our appetites? For Our Week In Entertainment we make a big splash with the theme Fish Out Of Water. And finally, we said BRRRRR it’s cold in here, there must be some Kirsten Dunst in the atmosphere! We bring it on and put her versatile career IN FOCUS.
Talk Announcement To Me - COVID Edition
Talk Announcement To Me - COVID Edition
EPISODE 83
Emma., Criterion Collection, In Focus Rachel McAdams
This week we were wanting to feel handsome, rich, and clever so we decided to go see Emma, the most recent adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel. Did the 2020 version tickle our fancies or lull us to sleep? For Our Week In Entertainment we delve into the prolific Criterion Collection and lastly we put the career of Canadian sweetheart, Rachel McAdams, in focus.
EPISODE 82
The Invisible Man, Film Noir, In Focus Cillian Murphy
This week we discuss the latest iteration of the classic horror story The Invisible Man, starring TMTM favourite, Elisabeth Moss. SPOILERS ABOUND Then we throw on our fedoras, pour a glass of whiskey and play some slinky jazz music cause for Our Week In Entertainment we’re watching Film Noir. Finally, Ms Sinclair gets lost in the sea blue eyes and gaunt scruffiness of Cillian Murphy, who’s career we put In Focus.
EPISODE 81
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Movies About Painters, In Focus Whoopi Goldberg
This week we gush over the utter masterpiece that is Portrait of a Lady on Fire; Celine Sciamma's lush love story featuring two sublime actresses who will give you serious eyebrow envy. For Our Week in Entertainment, inspired by Portrait, we watch movies about famous painters. And lastly we put the career of EGOT winner and four time Oscar host Whoopi Goldberg In Focus.
EPISODE 80
Most Anticipated 2020
This week we discuss our most anticipated films of 2020. It was hard to narrow down five films each with so many intriguing films on the 2020 horizon. Have newly released trailers from heavy hitting directors left us feeling excited or a bit underwhelmed?
EPISODE 79
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey, Psychedelic Films, In Focus Jack Nicholson
This week, with heart stickers under our eyes, bodega breakfast sandwiches in our bellies and glitter bombs locked and loaded, we strap in for Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. Did the movie leave us feeling emancipated and free or did the bean bag canon miss the mark? For Our Week in Entertainment, we bend our minds with psychedelic films and lastly we put the career of the most-ever-Oscar-nominated actor, Jack Nicholson, in focus.
EPISODE 78
Double Feature: Little Women & 1917
On this week’s episode we give a quick recap of the Oscars and then wrap up awards season with a Double Feature episode discussing two of the most critically acclaimed films of the year. Does Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women breathe new life into the beloved story? Listen to the episode to find out what we think. Oh, and also listen for when Sinclair makes Edison and Helen cry while waxing poetic about Sam Mendes’ World War I film, 1917.
EPISODE 77
Oscars Special 2020
This week Helen is away so we have a very special guest host, Joe Lipsett, host of the popular podcasts “Horror Queers” and “Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr”. The 92nd Academy Awards are happening on Sunday night and we’ve got plenty to say about this year’s nominees, our favourites to win and the biggest snubs of the year. Tea will be served, shade will be thrown, hearts will be broken. This is the third annual Talk Movie To Me Oscar Special.
EPISODE 76
Double Feature: Bombshell & Uncut Gems
Awards season is winding down and there are still so many movies to talk about! This week we bring you a Double Feature discussing the films Bombshell and Uncut Gems and be forewarned, there are SPOILERS galore. Things get heated as the Talk Movie To Me group has some very strong opinions. Did Bombshell do this #MeToo story justice? Did Adam Sandler's performance make us want to claw our eyes out with frustration? Only one way to find out ...