Arthouse Garage Podcast

114: WOMEN TALKING, part 2 – novel, film & faith discussion with Mattie Motl

Seminary student Mattie Motl joins the show to talk about Women Talking (the film and the novel) and the many religious themes of the story

“Hope for the unknown is good. It is better than hatred of the familiar.”

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We’ve got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand.

In part 2, seminary student Mattie Motl joins the show to talk about Women Talking (the film and the novel), how it was adapted, and the many religious themes of the story.

Make sure to also check out part 1, in which we discuss the film and it’s many cinematic merits.

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Andrew Sweatman

Andrew Sweatman

Andrew is a writer, podcaster, and film lover who wants to help people think critically about movies. He lives in central Arkansas with his wife Allison and two children, Rosie & Beau. Andrew is the Senior Editor at Arthouse Garage and a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA). Find him at ArthouseGarage.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @ArthouseGarage.

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