Her Head in Films
Her Head in Films is a podcast that makes movies personal. It blends heartfelt reflections on art house and world cinema with stories from my own life. This is a space for exploring the emotional and subjective power of film, perfect for listeners who appreciate a deeply personal take on cinema and life.
Victor Erice's 'El Sur' (1983)
In this episode, I talk about Victor Erice's 1983 film, "El Sur." Set in northern Spain during the 1940s and 1950s, the film follows Estrella, a woman looking back on two distinct periods of her life:...
William Wyler's 'The Heiress' (1949)
In this episode, I talk about William Wyler’s 1949 film, "The Heiress." Olivia de Havilland plays Catherine Sloper, a shy and sheltered woman living with her cold father in Washington Square, New York...
Gabriel Axel's 'Babette's Feast' (1987)
In this episode, I talk about Gabriel Axel's 1987 film, "Babette's Feast." The film follows Martine and Filippa—two sisters devoted to a small religious community in Denmark—and Babette, a French refu...
Douglas Sirk's 'All That Heaven Allows' (1955)
In this episode, I talk about Douglas Sirk’s 1955 film, "All That Heaven Allows," starring Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson. The film follows Cary Scott, a widow in a conservative suburban community who fal...