BLINDSPOTS Podcast Episode 6: This Boy’s Life & Mommy

Kristy Strouse is the Owner/Editor in Chief of Film Inquiry,…

Film Inquiry presents Blindspots with Jake and Kristy. In this new podcast series, Film Inquiry staff members and fast friends Jake Tropila and Kristy Strouse will each recommend a film they like that the other person has not seen. They will then watch the other person’s selection and come together to discuss their thoughts and reactions to both films. For those who seek hidden gems and new findings in the world of cinema, this is the podcast for you.

On this episode of Blindspots, Kristy and Jake discuss a pair of films that offer a great deal of domestic drama and filial affection. First, there’s Michael Caton-Jones’ based-on-a-memoir, coming of age film, 1993’s This Boy’s Life, followed by Xavier Dolan’s French-Canadian tale about a troubled mother-son relationship, 2014’s Mommy. Come for the breakout performances, stay for the daring stylistic flourishes.

Music featured is the episode is “Wonderwall” by Oasis.

The “Film Inquiry Presents Blindspots” podcast can be found on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, our Youtube channel, and RadioPublic.

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