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@annasmithjourno.bsky.social

Film critic, broadcaster & host of @girlsonfilmpodcast.bsky.social - the world's leading podcast about women in film. Reviewer for Rolling Stone UK, Waitrose Weekend, Saga. Radio/TV pundit & moderator of onstage Q&As with filmmakers

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RIP Pauline Collins - a wonderful, warm actress who touched so many lives. β€˜Shirley Valentine’ proved that feminist films can be feelgood and funny, as well as life-changing. I’m rewatching the doc about her on C5 - so glad I got to contribute briefly. #paulinecollins

06.11.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Girls On Film: Ep 205: Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta, Nina Hoss & Imogen Poots on gender and race in the film Hedda In this special live episode of Girls On Film, host Anna Smith sits down with the creative team behind Hedda, the daring new film from acclaimed director Nia DaCosta, also known for Candyman and Th...

Anna and Nia were joined on stage by the three stars of the film, Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss and Imogen Poots.

The three stars each deliver a powerhouse performance in HEDDA, a gender-flip reimagining of Ibsen's classic.

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27.10.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Grab your seats for a recording of Girls on Film, the groundbreaking podcast, which celebrates its 7th anniversary this month. Film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith @annasmithjourno.bsky.social talks to women and non-binary creatives about films showing at BFI LFF.

03.09.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Very happy to be back at BFI London Film Festival with Girls On Film!

04.09.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
 Maika Monroe and Emma Corrin. Pic: Independent Film Company

Maika Monroe and Emma Corrin. Pic: Independent Film Company

Glad to see this news: UK PREMIERE OF JULIA JACKMAN'S 100 NIGHTS OF HERO TO CLOSE THE 69th BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL πŸ‘
LFF Closing Night Gala hosted at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 19th October. Stars Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Amir El-Masry & more.

28.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This week, Anna Smith @annasmithjourno.bsky.social is joined by PAST LIVES director Celine Song, to discuss her new film MATERIALISTS. Celine talks about why being a feminist filmmaker is natural to her, as well as universal topics like relationship expectations, true love, and loneliness.

16.08.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain General Zod, dies aged 87 - BBC News The Oscar-nominated actor shot to fame in the 1960s, going on to star in numerous films across a six decade career.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

17.08.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’We spoke to Jane about ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and LIFE IS SWEET. Priya told us about her BRIDGERTON breakthrough and her role as Ria in POLITE SOCIETY. Daisy-May Hudson and Posy Sterling discuss how they met and the experience of making LOLLIPOP, as well as injustices in contemporary Britain.

28.07.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🍿On Friday, Anna Smith @annasmithjourno.bsky.social hosted the third live episode of Girls On Film at Latitude festival with a variety of incredible women from film and TV: Jane Horrocks, Priya Kansara, Daisy-May Hudson and Posy Sterling.

28.07.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Girls On Film: Ep 197: Barbara Broccoli on Sing Street: The Musical with Rebecca Taichman + John Carney We switch from movies to the stage to talk about SING STREET: THE MUSICAL. Anna speaks with iconic producer Barbara Broccoli about her approach in adapting the film into a stage show. Barbara came ...

🎬New episode alert!
🍿This week, our host Anna Smith
(@annasmithjourno.bsky.social)
sat down with Barbara Broccoli, Rebecca Taichman and John Carney to discuss the new SING STREET: THE MUSICAL. 🎸
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25.07.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Girls On Film will be on stage at LATITUDE festival this week! Join us at 2.30pm Friday the 25th at πŸ“THE LISTENING POST for a special live podcast recording, where our host Anna Smith (@annasmithfilmcritic) will be joined by Jane Horrocks, Priya Kansara, Daisy-May Hudson and Posy Sterling.
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21.07.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Girls On Film has finally hit Bluesky! We look forward to (re)connecting with those who share our mission to champion female-focused films and amplify marginalised voices on screen. Follow for news on our podcast, awards, live events and more... Here's a clip from our party in Cannes #girlsonfilm

14.07.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Girls On Film: Ep 196: Barbie Ferreira and more in Malta + Holloway, Harvest and Savages Reviewed Host Anna Smith brings you a special episode of Girls On Film from the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta, which this year celebrates 100 years of movie-making on the island.From Malta, Anna speaks...

Barbie Ferreira and more on the latest episode of Girls On Film...

09.07.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Nosferatu', 'The Order' and more: Nicholas Hoult tells James McAvoy about his year 2024 has been a big year for good friends Nicholas Hoult and James McAvoy. Hoult has had major roles in 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu', while McAvoy has been filming his directorial debut. Here, the pair...

At the end of last year, I moderated this conversation between Nicholas Hoult and James McAvoy for Rolling Stone UK. No Superman chat, as this was about their 2024, but it was a revealing and funny chat... www.rollingstone.co.uk/film/feature...

09.07.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Superman poster with Rachel Brosnahan

Superman poster with Rachel Brosnahan

I have a lot of thoughts about the new #Superman, one is that this Lois Lane is a smart, cynical woman with agency, a refreshingly quirky wardrobe and a self-described 'punk' attitude πŸ‘ #RachelBrosnahan

09.07.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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