Modern Films is a film production, distribution and event cinema company. We launched in 2017 with the release of Manifesto, starring Cate Blanchett in 13 different roles, in partnership with Tate Modern. We work with rising and established talent from around the world and bring innovative stories to global audiences, we focus on gender equality, female empowerment and pressing social issues. Produced by Modern Films Entertainment, hosted by Jacqueline.
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Hot takes on AZ sports. Suns, DBacks, UofA, ASU, Cards, Coyotes, Rising and more. Ward and Sean bring their print and broadcast media, stats, design, and social media backgrounds into the mix for a fresh take on the desert sports scene.
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Filmmaker Claire Belhassine chats to UNDER THE FIG TREES director Erige Sehiri in this episode of The Modern Line podcast. From the minutiae and poetics of daily work life, capturing sisterhood on screen and creating a film where one day would look like a lifetime, Claire and Erige discuss the making of Under The Fig Trees and the beauty and power …
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Filmmaker Posy Dixon (Keyboard Fantasies) chats to SICK OF MYSELF lead actress Kristine Kujath Thorp in this intimate, laugh-out-loud funny episode of The Modern Line podcast. From wildly absurd acting techniques (think dog tasers and drinking gallons of beetroot juice), to working with Kristoffer Borgli and portraying loneliness and narcissism on …
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In this episode of The Modern Line podcast, filmmaker Zeina Durra (LUXOR) speaks to YOU RESEMBLE ME director Dina Amer about the trials and tribulations of working in independent film (it’s a “roll up the sleeve” kind of job), how filmmaking “saved their lives”, about racism in the industry, working as a mother on set, and getting your first film o…
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Emily Atef in conversation with Lisa Rovner. In this episode MORE THAN EVER director Emily Atef chats to Lisa Rovner (Sisters with Transistors) about filmmaking, the importance of discussing life and death, and on writing the greatest sex scene in recent cinematic history.
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Memory Box: Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige with Róisín Tapponi
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Hello 2022, and welcome back to The Modern Films Podcast. After a brief hiatus, we’re excited to kick things off again with a conversation between Lebanese filmmakers and artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, and Iraqi-Irish film curator and programmer Róisín Tapponi on Memory Box. Memory Box is a story about growing up and about survival, …
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Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins with Janice Engel and Carlisle Vandervoort
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In this episode, Entertainment Writer at Harper's Bazaar, Yasmin Omar, chats with Raise Hell director, Janice Engel, and producer, Carlisle Vandervoort. Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins tells the story of media firebrand Molly Ivins, six feet of Texas trouble who took on the Good Old Boy corruption wherever she found it. Her razor sharp …
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Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint with Halina Dyrschka
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Halina Dyrschka's debut film Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint charts the thrillingly enlightening life and works of pioneering Swedish abstract, Hilma af Klint. In this episode we sit down with her (over Zoom) to discuss her new film, Hilma's life story and the importance of re-writing art history. Find out more about Beyond the Visible at https:…
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S1 E1: Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché | Feat. Pamela B. Green
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Happy New Year!! Welcome to a brand new season of Modern Films podcast, where each episode features emerging and established filmmakers and sharing their insights and expertises. To celebrate the UK and Ireland release of Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché, I’m here with Pamela Green, the director of Be Natural to talk about the story…
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Episode 2: In Conversation with Kim Longinotto
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Welcome to second episode of Modern Films podcast, in this episode we're excited to have film legend Kim Longinotto to discuss her storied career and latest documentary Shooting the Mafia, an eye-opening profile of Sicilian organised crime photographer Letizia Battaglia, in cinemas across UK and Ireland 29 November. modernfilms.com/mafia "I have ne…
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Episode 1: In Conversation with Diamantino Filmmakers from Tate Modern
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Diamantino filmmakers Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt join us to a conversation with Tate Film curator Carly Whitefield. Set in present-day Portugal, Diamantino follows the delirious journey of a hilariously naïve football star from blissful prowess to career-busting disillusionment. The film was inspired by two sports essays by author David Fo…
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Kevin Sumlin to Zona! Are you ready for the Swagcopter and Pimp Cane in the desert? Will Khalil Tate Be Heisman ready in September?
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Possibly the only time ASU gets the opening treatment. Nice win at KU Bobby Hurley. A look at UA and ASU hoops and the Dec 30th showdown in McKale. A recap of the ASU/UA football game. Quick look at the lowly Phoenix Suns. And a shout the the ArIzona Cardinals on the their FG fest of a game vs Tennessee.…
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Can the USC Trojans stop Khalil Tate? Will the Cats take control of the PAC-12 South and launch Tate into the Heisman conversation? Zona Hoops starts tonight. Suns winning with decent coaching and...
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Discuss the further debacle around Sarver’s reign of terror. Watson fired. Bledsoe out. Catch up on Zona football’s 5-2 record. Perhaps UA and ASU will vie for the P12 South! We’ll know more soon.
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Cats football is rebooted with the emergence of Khalil Tate! Suns home opener tomorrow night! ASU has a nice win. Zona Hoops getting ready for Red & Blue. Go Cards!
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Big win for the D’Backs in the NL Wild Card! Sean shares why Robbie Ray should have been named the winning pitcher. Quick Cards and Zona Hoops updates. UA football predictions.
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We explore the timeline of UA asst. hoops coach Book Richardson and his nefarious dealings. Will it sink Zona? Is the whole NCAA rigged? Get ready for a D’backs special episode live from Chase Field!
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That spin move! #sctop10, UA and ASU, Graham's last season, Suns Nike Connect Jerseys, D'Backs heading to post-season!
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Cats can't make a 10 yard pass, UA/ASU coaches on the hot seat, D'Backs wildcard, Shad's kid is signed is Bol Bol next for the Cats? Will Devin Booker win the NBA scoring title?
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Review of Week 1 college football for UA, ASU, NAU. D'Backs on 11 game win streak. Week 2 UA predictions!
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CFB Week 1 preview for UA and ASU, along with roster insights, UA jersey design critique and game predictions.
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Zona Hoops in Barcelona, GCU cometh, UA's "20 freshmen", ASU's running backs (ooops), D'Backs vs UA logo police, MLB Wildcard, LeBron to Suns scenario.
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