EPISODE · Jul 14, 2020 · 29 MIN
Ep 40: A deep dive into Little Fires Everywhere starring Kerry Washington & Reese Witherspoon
from Girls On Film · host Anna Smith
This episode is a deep dive into the hit show Little Fires Everywhere. Based on the novel by Celeste Ng, it’s the gripping story of artist Mia (Kerry Washington), who upsets the suburban life of controlling mother Elena (Reese Witherspoon). US journalist Valerie Complex and British broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon join Anna to explore the show’s themes including privilege, racism, microaggressions, adoption and abortion. Avoiding major spoilers, they share their favourite moments from the series and pay tribute to the late, great director Lynn Shelton. They also bond over their love of classic British sitcoms. Little Fires Everywhere Season 1 is on Amazon Prime Video now. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno www.twitter.com/primevideouk https://twitter.com/RhiannaDhillon https://twitter.com/ValerieComplex Watch Girls On Film's latest show on the BFI's YouTube channel: youtu.be/Opl7aSOiQs4 Girls On Film is an HLA production. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold. Producer: Jane Long. Principal Partner: Peter Brewer. Intern: Heather Dempsey.
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This episode is a deep dive into the hit show Little Fires Everywhere. Based on the novel by Celeste Ng, it’s the gripping story of artist Mia (Kerry Washington), who upsets the suburban life of controlling mother Elena (Reese Witherspoon). US journalist Valerie Complex and British broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon join Anna to explore the show’s themes including privilege, racism, microaggressions, adoption and abortion. Avoiding major spoilers, they share their favourite moments from the series and pay tribute to the late, great director Lynn Shelton. They also bond over their love of classic British sitcoms. Little Fires Everywhere Season 1 is on Amazon Prime Video now. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno www.twitter.com/primevideouk https://twitter.com/RhiannaDhillon https://twitter.com/ValerieComplex Watch Girls On Film's latest show on the BFI's YouTube channel: youtu.be/Opl7aSOiQs4 Girls On Film is an HLA production. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold. Producer: Jane Long. Principal Partner: Peter Brewer. Intern: Heather Dempsey.
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