The Film Effect with Tiff

Have you dated a Narcissist?  Do you love comedy?  Do you love Marisa Tomei?  Well, you are in for a treat!  The Film Effect with Tiff presents the Tiff & Ko Effect: "You're Dating a Narcissist!”On this Special Tiff & Ko Episode of The Film Effect, Kolinda Scialabba, founder of Thrive 302 and I got to sit down with the Director and Co-writer, Ann Marie Allison, of the upcoming film, "You're Dating a Narcissist!" This movie start Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, and Ciara Bravo. It's fun filled and touching comedy about relationships, love, and so much more! Get ready for a great listen about the film, the stars, and the inspiration for bringing it to the big screen!You can follow Kolinda & Thrive 302 @thrive302 on instagram.Follow up the listen with our after pod chat with Allison on Video here:  WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!Find out more about the film here: https://youredatinganarcissist.com/

You guessed it, I'm back with a film chat and this time it's one heck of a doozy, The Housemaid!  Juleeann, my lovely other half, is in the podseat.  Being a big book reader, this one was her pick.  We dive into all things Hollywood movie making.  Pretty people, a mysterious premise, wardrobe choices, and more!  This is definitely a good listen if you have read the book series.  Just be sure to watch the film before you listen.  SPOILERS GALORE!Music featured by Foxwarren on this episode.

Tiff is back!  This week I bring back my friend Alyson Engle to discuss a film we both loved and is fun to talk about with your friends.  My Old Ass is a quiet little gem that I saw pop on Amazon Prime and was super excited to see a Delaware native starred in it as well.  That's right, Aubrey Plaza is from Delaware.  If you ever wondered what you would say to your 18 year old self, this movie is for you.So sit your old ass down, watch the movie, and then listen to this fun chat!SPOILERS GALORE, SO WATCH BEFORE YOU LISTEN.

Ok, it's the Holidays and I caved and decided to talk about one of my favorite Christmas movies, SCROOGED!  My friend Rob Waters returns to the pod. (He sorta of convinced me to do this one, even though I love it too.). So, if you are grumpy this holiday season, and can't find the Christmas Spirit, why not watch this twist on a Christmas Carol.  It's def worth it for the speech at the end.  Plus it has ghosts!SPOILER ALERT!  Watch before your listen as always.Find SCROOGED on Prime Video.

So, have you just turned 50?  Do you love movies about aging with lots of nudity and body horror? Well, you're in luck!  I've got a doozy of a film for you with this week's pic, The Substance.  Buckle up for a film that messed me up so much I saw it in theatre twice.  My good pal Julie Fisher is back to relive the traumatic experience with a good chat!

Do you like record stores? Do you remember mix tapes?  How about your ex's?  John Cusack is on a mission to find himself and I've got lots to say.  Get out your Top 5 records and settle in for a chat.  Alyson Engle is back for another chat about relationships and more!Featuring:"Everybody's gonna be happy" by The KinksHigh Fidelity  2000Directed by Stephen Fears

Ok, it finally happened.  I have a romantic comedy on the pod!  My friend Melissa joins me for her movie pick, When Harry Met Sally!  There's so much to say about this amazing film.  I mean, everyone loves this movie.  It certainly hits me on a different note as I'm about turn 50 this month.  Settle in for a good chat about love, relationships, friendship and more!  As always, it's full of spoilers, so watch before you listen!Follow me on the instagram @thefilmeffect for updates on episodes.

Ok, this is a serious one.  I'll admit it.  I found The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Prime tv and couldn't stop watching it.  It brings up issues of Domestic Abuse, Recovery, and the power of flowers and women when they support each other.  My friend Susan is back for another chat about Sigourney Weaver, our favorite, in another bad ass role.We talk about the trouble with secrets, and facing your fears, and your past.  Also featuring the song "Seacrets" by Pink.Like the new pod?!  Send me a message on instagram @thefilmeffectThanks for your support.

Happy Halloween!  I'm back and bringing the show back with a twist on the classic story of Dracula, Codependency.  Who would have thought?  Also, I'm reformatting the show with topics and themes of Recovery in movies.  If you have experience in any kind of 12 step program, this might be your new listen!  Don't worry, we still talk about movies and all the feels.  So, you will still get the same old Tiff here.  My friend Julie returns to the podcast for the chat.Renfield, 2023, stars Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult.  You can find it right now on Prime Video, so it might be your Halloween watch today!Music by Outkast and Talking Heads featured as well.

Podcasting Tiff is finally back!  And this is definitely for a movie that really deserves a lengthy chat:  "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.  Julie Fisher joins me for the discussion.Enough said.  Buckle up for a deep dive into multiverses, parenting issues, and finding my true self in a land of other Tiffs.  Fingers crossed for some Oscar wins.Opening song:  "Hiding out in the open." by FeistGuest: Julie Fisher @giftedalchemy on instagram

Believe it or not, there are more Gay Horror Films out there than you think!  It's not just all about Rocky Horror.  My LGBTQ expert, Liz Mantey, joins me to discuss queer horror and more!  Her pick... Jennifer's Body.  I bring an Indie gay suspense/thriller film, Women Who Kill, to the chat.  These two films are pretty different and bring totally different things to this genre.Check out these movies on Peacock and Amazon Prime.Grab your popcorn, wrap yourself in a rainbow blanket, and make Halloween Gay this year!  Watch a queer horror film, please.Message Tiff @thefilmeffect on instagram.Thanks for listening!

It's that special time of year...halloween.  And, you guessed it, horror films are up for the chat all month.  Rob Waters from Revival House Theater joins me to talk about their amazing Horror Trailer contest and more!  Grab your popcorn, put on your favorite scary outfit, and join us as we discuss our picks for the best horror films so far this year and our all time favorites.Find out more about Revival House and Rob here:https://www.revivalhousetheater.com/http://www.wfilmsmedia.com/

Tiff returns with not just a film, but a film trope!  What is a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?! Ok, I wasn't sure exactly what this was either, but my guest this week, Nicole Nadler, helped me realize that I was definitely influenced by this character in my high school years and beyond.  Guess, I myself just might be a MPDG. Soooo, maybe you are one too!  Don't worry, we still talk about movies.  Check out Almost Famous and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to follow along.  We also bring some other fun films like Annie Hall, Breakfast at Tiffany's and more.You can find out more about Nicole @highheelsandheavysuitcases on instagram or here:https://linktr.ee/highheelsandheavysuitcasesFollow me @thefilmeffect for updates and more!

Is it my childhood fantasy or just another superhero movie?  Ok, it's both.  Wonder Woman 1984 is here!  Join us as chat about Amazonian women, getting everything you ever wanted, and the trouble with manifesting.  Not to mention, Kristen Wiig.  Did you realize Kristen Wiig is the villian?! It's definitely my dream come true. Also, my friend Athena, The Seaside Shaman, is back in the hot seat to bring all her wisdom and magic to the chat.Find Athena at https://www.seasideshaman.com/Get ready, for truth, justice, and a hot lady in truly uncomfortable clothes.

Grab a cigarette, pour a glass of wine, and a side cup of coffee... House of Gucci is this week's rant!  After I saw this one in the theater with mi amore, Juleeann, I knew had to discuss it on the pod with her.  Not mention, it's got Gaga, Italians, and a murder in the plot (sort of). If you haven't seen this one yet, go get a ticket and see it while it's still out before the listen... spoilers galore.  Follow the me on instagram @thefilmeffect

Get out your readers and cozy up for a chat about getting old, staying young, and just being in the moment.  I'm finally back and I brought my friend Julie Fisher into the pod to discuss two very NON Holiday movies, OLD and ORLANDO.  You can still grab a cup of hot cocoa and wrap up in a blankie while you watch these two films.  It might become your new Holiday tradition!  Horror movies and period pieces I think are a perfect match for a Covid Christmas.You can check out the movies on Amazon Prime.Old - 2021 M. Night ShyamalanOrlando - 1992 Sally PotterSend messages and requests to me on instagram @thefilmeffect

The movie that explains my life is finally here.  Reality Bites is the pick!  My friend Alyson Engle is the guest this week.  We have a touchy feely chat about graduating college in the 90's, dating in our 20's, and a classic movie F* boy that everyone loves.  If you know this movie... you know.Find Alyson on instagram @engirl007Follow The Film Effect @thefilmeffectThanks for supporting this nonsense. :)

It's finally here!  A chat about a one of my favorite TV shows... The Handmaid's Tale.  My friend from 2 Paper Sisters, Susan, is back!  We can't tell you how psyched we were to finally chat about this distopian show and the fun it brings for women everywhere.  It's got everything!  From great costumes, to disgusting men, some bad ass ladies, and of course baking bread.  What more could you ask for?!Find Susan on instagram @2.paper.sistersFind Tiff @thefilmeffectMessage me to be on the show or share your thoughts!

This week we've got a serious movie that put Clint Eastwood back behind the camera and some really Big Actors bringing it with Mystic River.  My friend and fellow podcaster Tara from the Be Soulfish podcast joins me again to discuss this dark film and also some discussion on Trauma of all kinds.Get your cozy blanket and cuddle up with us.  Oh yeah, and watch the movie!Find Tara on instagram at:@besoulfishpodcast@soulvikalityThanks for listening!

What do you think happens when you die?  My Shaman friend Athena joins the pod to talk about life after death with the film "What Dreams May Come."  Athena does so many things I couldn't truly do it justice.  Find her at @theseasideshaman on instagram and at her website https://www.seasideshaman.com/This conversation goes into other films like Beetlejuice and Drop dead Fred.  Joins us as we venture into the world of death, ghosts, and my gripe about soulmates.Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends.Message me at [email protected]

I'm finally back with a movie that touches on friendship, those who knew you when and healing from trauma.  My guest is musician and all around good guy, Devin Canfield of "Catch my Riff" podcast.  You can find Devin on instagram @devincanfield.  His podcast can be found at https://www.socialpodcastnetwork.com/catch-my-riffThe movie is Reign Over Me starring Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle.  If you haven't seen it, please do!  We talk all things healing and some recovery talk.  Hang out with us and enjoy the chat!Thanks for your support!

Thinking of buying a van and hitting the open road?  This week's pick is Nomadland starring Frances Mcdormand and a cast of real people.  This movie was unlike any I'd ever seen. It somehow blends reality with fiction and creates a true reflection of our times.  My good friend Jamie Fox joins me to talk about this film and her own experiences on the road.  Get ready for a deep episode about life, awakening, and the other American Dream..freedom.Follow The Film Effect on instagram @thefilmeffectand Jamie Fox @djfamiefox on instagram and www.djjamiefox.comSubscribe, download and review the show on itunes!

This week we return to the land of Kubrick with Eyes Wide Shut.  It's got everything... Hot celebrities, lots of nudity, the problems with money, and of course marriage, are just some of the topics around this film.  My new friend Ryan joins me for the chat and tells me all about this movie that she chose.  If you were confused the first time you saw this movie, give it a rewatch and join us!  Trust me, I've learned a lot from this episode.Follow Tiff on instagram @thefilmeffect Please subscribe, rate and download the episodes if you want to support the show.

Have you ever lost something like your hearing?  How did you handle it?  What about punching donuts while journaling?  I know I do for sure.  This week I discuss one of my highly recommended films of this past year with my friend Tara of Besoulfish podcast, Sound of Metal.  This is a movie about trauma and loss, but also about transition and self discovery.  In the end we both agree, suffering is for everyone and it's really nice to sit in public with the sound off sometimes.  Find Tara on instagram  @besoulfishpodcast and @soulvikality.Follow the Film Effect with Tiff @thefilmeffectMessage Tiff at [email protected] for listening!

It was Christmas Day and my wife and I had some free time without our many children, so what better thing to do than watch a Classic Western!  There's nothing like films that take place in the 1800's to make you appreciate a Covid Christmas.  We talk about being a sex worker in the old west, men with a desire to be gunslingers and killers, and Gene Hackman always doing the best acting out of everyone.Cozy up and watch Unforgiven by Clint Eastwood in 1992 and find some gratitude for not being in a whore house.Message Tiff on instagram @thefilmeffect Find The Film Effect on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thefilmeffectwithtiffThanks for listening!

It's Christmas!  So, what's better than a French Film about impossible love!  A woman on fire ( not literally of course) and a sneaky game of "Let's see if you can paint my portrait." are up for the chat this week.  My good friend Julie Fisher returns to discuss this amazing pick!  Portrait of a Lady on Fire has more going on underneath the amazing imagery and beautiful acting.  I'm definitely a better human after watching it.  Get in the holiday spirit and watch a french film.  It makes us all feel classy.

This week we venture to the land of 90's Femme Fatales with this classic thriller!  Basic Instinct is up for the chat with my return guest Amy Obrien.  We talk classic films and smart women who like to kill.  Join us in our love for Sharon Stone and of course that interrogation scene.

This week, the wife of Tom (our supreme leader), Kristine joins the film effect to discuss Pretty Woman.  This movie is full of ridiculous notions of love, sex, and so much more.  Even still, we love it!  Join us for a fun chat about the 90's, sex workers, rich guys, and my hangups about being "saved" by a relationship.Send comments and feedback to me at [email protected], find me on instagram @thefilmeffectFacebook:  

This week, my pal Lisa Rector joins me to talk about the movie that messed her up as a kid, Burnt Offerings.  This one is a first watch for me, and I had a lot to say about it.  It's got everything!  Betty Davis makes top billing and it's truly a triumphant story of an old house who finds it's way again.  Enjoy the listen!

This week I roped my friend Linda in watching the film ALONE.  This one is a newbie and is new to theaters and on demand. Join us we talk about facing fears, being a badass woman, and of course...the man.

Have you heard of this movie?  Looking for an existential crisis?  Well, "I'm thinking of ending things" is this week's rant.  Join me for a very special MASH UP episode as I bring my buddy Tom from our other podcast, The Full Send with Tom & Tiff, to chat on this film.You can find the film on Netflix streaming right now!  Join us in our confusion and discussion, but watch the film first.  SPOILERS GALLORE!Find all our shows at: www.socialpodcastnetwork.com

Turn off the lights and get under the covers for this week's episode as I pose the question:  What movie scared you the most as a kid?  My two favorite film buddies, Rob Waters & Rob Rector, join me to answer this question and discuss horror films.  Not to mention, they made me dreams come by saving Halloween this year with another awesome movie event on 10/25/20!  Join us as we chat about being kids of the 80's, movie scares, and finding pornos at your friends house. :)Rob Rector is a writer for Film Threat Magazine and Rob Waters is a local independent filmmaker.Find out about "This is Halloween" here:https://www.revivalhousetheater.com/Follow The Film Effect with Tiff on instagram @thefilmeffectWant to be a guest?  message me on instagram.

Another Fresh Take is on the pod!  This week I go to the movies to see TENET, by Christopher Nolan.  My film fanatic friend, Maggie, joins me in the theater to see this brainy new film.  Grab your popcorn and joins us as we chat before and after the film.  It's my version of the "Water Cooler" chat at the office since attending movies is like my job.I'm also Giving Away a SUPER FRESH Film Effect with Tiff coffee mug to go along with your listening pleasure.  For a chance to win the mug, just message me on instagram @thefilmeffect with a name of one of the previews we were watching during the episode.  I will pick a winner on 10/5/20 and post on my story.To buy other MERCH or get your own mug, go here:https://www.zazzle.com/store/thefilmeffectBIG MOVIES, BIG FEELINGS... every [email protected]

My friend Susan Harrison, from 2 paper sisters returns to discuss the real reason to skip class in high school, Gorillas in the Mist!  This is her pick this week and is one of my all time favs.  Continuing with another film with Sigourney Weaver and all things Bad ass women, we chat about being a teen, ambition, dreams and the sacrifices some people make to live their purpose.  Check out 2 Paper Sisters at https://msha.ke/2papersisters/And on instagram @2.paper.sistersAlso this week, I'm giving a way a Film Effect MUG!  Message me on instagram to win the mug.  Listen to the episode to find out how. Check out other merch here: https://www.zazzle.com/store/thefilmeffect

In a world of Zooming and too many screens, this week I'm once again face to face with an actual human (or Navi) to really SEE each other as we chat on the movie AVATAR.  Kari Nietert of Dimitra Yoga is in the podseat! Find her on instagram @k.oolvibes.  We chat about my love/hate for James Cameron, finding yourself by being someone else, and being a vessel for all things true. Find your Avatar and join us for the discussion.Don't forget to subscribe, like and share the podcast with others if you actually like it.Message Tiff at [email protected] or on instagram @thefilmeffectNew episodes every Sunday!

Do you remember being a teen?  Remember hating your mom and your hometown?  How about loving all things indie and Alanis Morissette?  Ok, this episode is for you.  The amazing Lady Bird is up this week and my friend Meg Gardner joins me to chat about being a senior in high school, a daughter, and now a mother.  We go into deep therapy on this one, because, good god, life is lifey.  If you haven't seen this movie yet, grab your communion crackers, find a cozy spot on the floor, and listen with your bestie!  Greta Gerwig is the woman filmmaker of the decade in my opinion and this movie speaks volumes.Like the show?  Reach out and message me at [email protected] the facebook page and follow me on instagram.  Thanks for listening and share with your friends.

This week we go back 20 years to a movie that impacted us all, Lean on Me!  My friend Rob West returns with some spoken word poetry and brings Dontez Collins along to discuss their new movement called L.I.F.T.  and more!  This episode isn't just about a movie, so make sure you take a listen to be inspired and informed about what's going on in this community and how YOU can make a difference.  Show some love for Joe Clark and of course Morgan Freeman.Follow Making a Difference Coalition on Facebook and instagram @madcoaltion and L.I.F.T. @lift.delaware Like the podcast?  Subscribe, like, and download our episodes.  Message Tiff at [email protected] for your support!  

Get out your surfboard, grab a meatball sub and join Carlos Casas and I as we dive into one of our favorites, POINT BREAK!  We are talking about the 1991 film (not that silly remake!).  We share surf stories, Keanu Reeves as an FBI agent, and the magic of Patrick Swayze.  Summer is still here, so rewatch this 90's classic by badass female director Kathryn Bigelow and feel the stoke!Follow The Film Effect with Tiff on Facebook, instagram & twitter.  Message Tiff at [email protected].

Get ready for a long overdue FRESH TAKE as I venture to the movies, masks and all, with my friend Maggie.  We socially distance from the one other guy in the theater as we watch "The Rental" in the actual theater.  This one was a real treat since there are literally barely any new movies to see right now.  Join us as we chat about relationships, getaways with your friends, and of course weird stalkers.Find The Rental by Dave Franco on demand and in some theaters.  Also shout out to The Movies at Midway for braving Covid and letting us enjoy the movie going experience!Like the show?  Please subscribe, like, and share with your friends. 

Is it the 50's?  Is it the 80's?  Why is Micheal Pare so cool?  Join me this week and my guest Rob Rector, film writer, teacher, and all around cool cat, as we venture to our youth with Streets of Fire.  Literally EVERYONE is in this movie and I can't think of anything more cozy than an 80's movie chat for a Covid Summer.Rob is a writer for Film Threat and the Cape Gazette, as well as Co-Creater of Revival House Theater.  Check out Jawsfest here:  https://www.revivalhousetheater.com/Follow, review, and subscribe to the Film Effect with Tiff on Facebook, instagram and direct email at [email protected].

Are you lonely, isolated, looking for romance in all the wrong places?  Maybe you're a zombie.  Join me and my guests Susan & Beth of 2 Paper Sisters as we discuss romance, being dead, and they're latest book "How to outwit Zombies" and Warm Bodies.  This is a zombie movie that will bring all the feels your way, and may even find a cure for an unknown disease!  (Hey government, check out this film for ideas of curing Covid!) To find more about 2 Paper Sisters and their latest...https://linktr.ee/2papersistersFor more on the show follow me on instagram, facebook, and more!  To be a guest, email [email protected]?  Hit me up!  

31 years ago Spike Lee made a masterpiece that is more relevant today than ever, Do the Right Thing.  If you haven't seen it, sit down immediately, find it on your tv, and watch it.  It's not only an important film but speaks volumes about race, rights, community, family, and so much more.  My friend and amazing human, Rob West joins me to discuss the impact this movie had on him and how it relates to the world today.  Rob talks about his work with "Making a Difference Coalition."  Find out more about what they do here:  https://www.facebook.com/madcoalitionde/Join us for some very very BIG FEELINGS about this BIG MOVIE.

This week I pay tribute to Lynn Shelton!  Join me for a short chat with myself as I share my recent dive into her films.  Indie films on the chat peeps!  

Is everyone ok out there?  Things are definitely getting serious in the world.  I'm finally back in the pod studio this week as I podcast from 6 feet apart to talk about smart janitors and funny therapists with Good Will Hunting.  Deniene Dailey is my guest as we do our own version of talk therapy discussing this touchy feely movie. 

My film buddy Tyrice is back this week with his latest pick, Monos!  This foreign film from 2019 had both of us scratching our heads with big feelings and lots to say.  If you like kids without supervision, a very brave hostage, and very little dialogue, this movie is for you.  It's like Lord of the Flies meets Apocalypse Now.  I think you'll enjoy the chat.

I tap into my inner T. Bickle this week with a classic Scorcese film, Taxi Driver.  I woke up with some big dark feelings and paired those with this  deep, and fitting film about loneliness in the big apple.  I grab a coffee and bagel to settle in on a journey into the world of a man on the edge.  There's more to this classic than you think and you may just want to return to it after you've had a listen.  It's got everything: 1st dates at porn movies, bad haircuts, good dialogue, and a whole bunch of amazing actors when they still looked pretty.Support the show on itunes, spotify, stitcher and more!  Connect with Tiff here:https://www.facebook.com/thefilmeffectwithtiffhttps://www.instagram.com/thefilmeffect/Thanks for listening!!!

Just when you thought things couldn't get any weirder, we've got David Lynch for you this week and my good friend Steve Diddlemeyer from my movie theater days.  We go back to the 90's to discuss one of our favorite quotable films, Wild at Heart.  This movie seriously shaped my late teens and probably corrupted my ideas about romance.  On the upside, I've never been chased by murderers and people with names like Mr. Reindeer.  Join us as we chat about great actors and some pretty strange characters.If you like the show, please remember to support the pod by liking, subscribing, and downloading episodes on itunes, spotify or whichever platform you listen from.Follow Tiff on facebook and instagram for updates and live feeds!https://www.facebook.com/thefilmeffectwithtiffhttps://www.instagram.com/thefilmeffect/

Are you mad as hell?  Are you not going to take it anymore?  You bet I am!  As we continue to quarantine, I continue you to podcast.  What else is there to do?!  This week I have a return guest, BL from The Ocean City Film Festival.  His pick is Network from 1976.  I couldn't think of anything more fitting to discuss. Join us as we chat about old movies, independent film and killing yourself on national television, or not.  Find out more about The Ocean City Film Festival here:http://www.ocmdfilmfestival.com/Also, check out the Facebook Page for screenings and more!Also, support The Film Effect on itunes, spotify, and stitcher! And, follow un instagram for live feeds, updates, and feedback.https://www.instagram.com/thefilmeffect/

Jack being Jack, Tiff being Tiff, and Kubrick being insane this week as I take on The Shining.  This time, I'm solo since no one seems to touch this 1980 classic horror film with a ten foot pole.  I enter the Overlook Hotel and join in on the crazy!  Grab your coffee, or put on your mask of the day, and cozy up to this listen.  It's not as scary as you think and you may just want to return to watching this one after you hear what I've got to say.If you like the show, please like, subscribe, and review it on itunes, spotify, stitcher and more!https://www.facebook.com/thefilmeffectwithtiffhttps://www.instagram.com/thefilmeffect/

A creepy music box, fancy people riding horses, a desperate ghost, and my tween confession this week with The Changeling!  My guest is another childhood friend, Kelly Adams, from our old and creepy town, Fallsington, PA.  Join us for a chat about 80's horror movies, Canada, and more!