Festival Cinephilia Profile: Bianca Garner

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Bianca Garner — Deputy Editor, Filmotomy

Email — Twitter — Instagram — LinkedIn — Jumpcut Online — Ready Steady Cut — VODzilla

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WANT TO KNOW MORE

How was your Website / Podcast Conceived?

By the almighty Robin Write.

What makes your Website / Podcast stand out from the rest?

Robin’s dope editing skills.

Where do you see your Website / Podcast in the next 5 years?

As big as the others – Awards Circuit, Insession Film, Empire

What are your Go-To Sites for Film?

Filmotomy (obviously), Jumpcut Online, Ready Steady Cut, LW Lies, Empire, IndieWire, Next Best Picture

Classic Film you Shamefully haven’t seen?

The Apartment

A Film that Genuinely Scared you?

Possession

A Film that still makes you Cry like a baby?

Grave of the Fireflies

A Film that still has you Pissing Your Pants Laughing?

Hot Fuzz

An Old film you would love to see on an IMAX screen?

The Last Picture Show

What is your Favorite Film of 2019 so far?

Under the Silver Lake

Which Screenplay do you wish you had Written?

American Beauty

Who would Play you in your Biopic?

Emma Stone

Who should Host the Oscars next year?

Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt

Whose Zero Oscar wins or nominations hurts the most?

Taxi Driver

The Internet is no more – what is your Job now?

A Taxi Driver

What is one of your greatest Childhood Movie Memories?

Watching Dark Passage with my stepfather.

Who were your Movie Star crushes growing up?

Nic Cage from Con Air.

Pick 5 words that best describe going to the Cinema?

Comfort, Peaceful, Absorbing, Awe-inspiring, emotional.

Where do you stand on Streaming Services and their place in film?

I think streaming services are fine, I would prefer to have films made for the big screen and a wider range of independent/world cinema films being shown in cinemas. However, I am happy to watch these films via Netflix or MUBI as long as they continue to stream them.

What is your Honest Opinion on the entire Star Wars saga?

The original films are classics. They prequels are messy but ambitious. The Force Awakens felt too safe and too much of a cash-in, but The Last Jedi was bloated and very off in its tone. I don’t enjoy Star Wars as much as I used to. Maybe, I am more grown up now or made its a response to the toxic fanbase?

We really need a Film Twitter definition – what is yours?

Film Twitter is a place where no-one can agree on anything, unless its a film made by Greta Gerwig, Jordon Peele or it’s been released by A24. It’s where friendships can be ended by one emoji.

Share one of your most Controversial movie world opinions?

There is nothing wrong with Wild Wild West, Water World or Mad Max: Beyond the Thunderdome.

Change one thing about a Masterpiece, and tell us why?

Gender swapping Veritgo. I think there’s not enough films about female obsession and sexuality.

What are some of the Film Quotes you use a lot in everyday life?

”You’ve got red on you.”
”Call that a knife?”
”I’ve got to return some videotapes.”

What is the Role of a Film Critic – and how important are they?

A good critic should use their emotional response to a film in their review in order to try to convince the reader why they should or shouldn’t see a film. They should ensure to critique the film in a constructive manner and explain their reasons without resorting to petty slurs or name calling. A good critic should make you laugh, or question a certain film or filmmaker. A good critic will not give away spoilers just to pad out their review. They are important as they keep the whole world of film in track. They bring balance to the world cinema.

A Film Buff asks you for advice starting a Website / Podcast – what do you tell them?

Do plenty of research. Try to have a niche so your website or podcast stands out. Don’t rush it to it. Remember that hard word pays off and don’t give up on the first hurdle. Always be open to feedback.