Directing big stars, Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, with Oscar-nominated Carol-writer & Call Jane-director Phyllis Nagy

Published: Nov. 11, 2022, 1:06 a.m.

b"Today, our hosts, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru, welcome writer/director Phyllis Nagy to the show! She is the Oscar-nominated writer behind the brilliant Carol (2015), starring Cate Blanchett. Now, she\\u2019s back as a director with her feature film Call Jane (2022), starring Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Messina, Kate Mara, only to name a few.\\nIn their chat, they discuss\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0making a political film with a message\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0creating the 1960s look\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0finding the right cast\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0the difference between theatre and film\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0directing a film with big stars\\nWe (Dom) are deeply sorry for the audio quality as we had to record this episode on our phones. However, our chat is more than worth listening to as you will hear. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our amazing conversation with Phyllis Nagy!\\n\\xa0\\nCALL JANE is out!\\nA married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can't get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help.\\n\\xa0\\nEPISODE LINKS\\nWatch Call Jane | TRAILER\\nSupport The Wobble Club - a novel by Simon Rumley | Indiegogo\\xa0\\n\\nPATREON\\nBig thank you to:\\nLee Hutchings\\nMarli J Monroe\\nKaren Newman\\nWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?\\nJoin our Patreon\\xa0for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!\\nhttps://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast\\n\\xa0\\nMERCH\\nSpread the Word with Our Merch\\xa0T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.\\n\\xa0\\nSUPPORT THE PODCAST\\nRead & Sign Up for\\xa0The Wrap Up\\xa0\\u2013 Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film\\nSubscribe on\\xa0iTunes,\\xa0Spotify,\\xa0Podbean,\\xa0or wherever you get your podcasts.\\nHelp us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM.\\nGet in touch? Email us\\xa0thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com\\nFollow us on\\xa0Twitter\\xa0Facebook\\xa0and\\xa0Instagram\\nCheck out our full episode archive at\\xa0TheFilmmakersPodcast.com\\n\\xa0\\nCREDITS\\nThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson\\nEdited by @tobiasvees\\nSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci\\xa0@kallieep\\nMarketing Huw Siddle\\nLogo and Banner Art by\\xa0Lois Creative\\xa0\\nTheme Music by\\xa0John J. Harvey\\n\\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"