Changing Reels
Changing Reels is a bi-weekly podcast that celebrates diversity and representation in cinema. In each episode, host Courtney Small and a guest take a deep dive into a film and discuss its cultural significance.
Episodes
Bob Turnbull (@TheLogicalMind) returns to discuss Steve McQueen’s Education.
Film critic Paolo Kagaoan (@paolocase) returns to discuss Regina King’s One Night in Miami
Podcaster Petula Neale (@obesacantavit) returns to the show to discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break.
Film critic Danielle Solzman (@DanielleSATM) talks about the documentary Disclosure and its examination of transgender representation in Hollywood.
Danielle’s short film: Pandemic Therapy: https://vimeo.com/458000594
Film critic Carolyn Mauricette (@vfdpixie) returns to talk about the dance inspired horror Climax.
Film critic Victor Stiff (@VictorJStiff) talks defining one’s success and the gatekeepers of art in The Forty-Year-Old Version.
Musician Scott Knopf (a.k.a. Rhyme Time) talks battle rap and the consequences of words in the film Bodied.
Award-winning filmmaker Alicia K. Harris (@indiiiequeen) talks love and spirituality in Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
Watch the film for free on CBC Gems
Film critic Rishabh Vashishtha (@Rishabh66420269) talks diversity in the writers’ room and South Asian representation in the film Late Night.
Film critic Ryan McNeil (@matinee_ca) explains why Birds of Prey is one of the DCEU’s best films.
Articles mentioned in episode:
Film critic Andrew Robinson (@gmanreviews) shares his thoughts on Selah and the Spades.
Film critic Dr. Hillary Butler (@PetDocHill) shares her thoughts on Booksmart.
Film critic Carolyn Mauricette (@vfdpixie) returns to discuss Luce.
Podcaster and film critic Dr. Jessica Rogers (@In_entertain) discusses Always Be My Maybe.
Podcaster and film critic Jay Cluitt (@LifeVsFilm) talks Attack the Block.
Podcaster and film critic Petula Neale (@obesacantavit) stops by to discuss Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers.
Freelance Film/TV critic Carolyn Hinds (@CarrieCnh12) stops by to discuss Lee Chang-dong’s Burning.
Freelance journalist Max Covill (@mhcovill) stops by to discuss Satoshi Kon’s Millennium Actress.
Daniel Grant (@TheYungGuard) stops by to discuss Justin Simien’s Dear White People.
Bob Turnbull (@TheLogicalMind) returns to the show to discuss Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 1977 film House (Hausu). This episode was originally slated to be released in June, however, Obayashi passed away six days after the show was recorded. We are releasing the episode early as a farewell to the prolific filmmaker.
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