On this episode, Andrew chats with American filmmaker Lola Blanc about her new short film Pruning. This creepy flick follows a Fox News adjacent political commentator, played by Madeline Brewer, who finds herself in a moral conflict when a mass shooter cites her as an influence for their actions. Over fifteen minutes, Lola Blanc forces viewers to question the morality of those who spout reactionary and inflammatory comments in the media, all the while trying to distance themselves from the violence that is inspired by their words.



In this interview, recorded ahead of Pruning's International Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, Lola talks about creating the main character with Madeleine, where her interest in exploring the fractured mindset that emerges from these kinds of fringe voices comes from, and then around the halfway mark we head into spoiler territory as Lola talks about some of the more fantastical and unsettling elements of Pruning.



Aside from being a filmmaker, Lola is also an accomplished musician and has a successful podcast called Trust Me. Find out more about Lola's work by visiting LolaBlanc.com.

For other interviews and reviews, make sure to visit TheCurb.com.au.

On this episode, Andrew chats with American filmmaker Lola Blanc about her new short film Pruning. This creepy flick follows a Fox News adjacent political commentator, played by Madeline Brewer, who finds herself in a moral conflict when a mass shooter cites her as an influence for their actions. Over fifteen minutes, Lola Blanc forces viewers to question the morality of those who spout reactionary and inflammatory comments in the media, all the while trying to distance themselves from the violence that is inspired by their words.
 
In this interview, recorded ahead of Pruning's International Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, Lola talks about creating the main character with Madeleine, where her interest in exploring the fractured mindset that emerges from these kinds of fringe voices comes from, and then around the halfway mark we head into spoiler territory as Lola talks about some of the more fantastical and unsettling elements of Pruning.
 
Aside from being a filmmaker, Lola is also an accomplished musician and has a successful podcast called Trust Me. Find out more about Lola's work by visiting <a href="http://LolaBlanc.com">LolaBlanc.com</a>.
For other interviews and reviews, make sure to visit TheCurb.com.au.

Welcome to The Curb. A show that's all about Australian culture, film reviews, interviews, and a whole lot more... 

Here, you'll find discussions with Australian creatives about their work and their role in Australian culture. 

To find out more about what this podcast and website is about, head over to this post.

Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.

Welcome to The Curb. A show that's all about Australian culture, film reviews, interviews, and a whole lot more...&nbsp;
Here, you'll find discussions with Australian creatives about their work and their role in Australian culture.&nbsp;
To find out more about what this podcast and website is about, head over to <a href="https://www.thecurb.com.au/what-is-this-website-about-and-the-importance-of-supporting-critics/">this post</a>.
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The Curb | Australian Culture, Film Reviews, Interviews, and More...

Welcome to The Curb. A show that's all about Australian Culture, Film Reviews, Interviews, and More...

Find interviews with Aussie filmmakers, discussions about Aussie films, and more on this podcast.

Head over to https://www.TheCurb.com.au for more information on each show.

Welcome to The Curb. A show that's all about Australian Culture, Film Reviews, Interviews, and More...
Find interviews with Aussie filmmakers, discussions about Aussie films, and more on this podcast.
Head over to https://www.TheCurb.com.au for more information on each show.

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