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Lynne Littman

The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast

Her Head in Films

Everybody is Interesting

Ang Lee

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Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Julian Schnabel

Barry Jenkins

Ridley Scott

Kelly Reichardt

Todd Haynes

Lynne Ramsay

Mike Mills

Peter Hedges

Craig Johnson

Billy Lynn

Reginald Hudlin

OwlTail

In this episode, I talk about Lynne Littman's 1983 film, "Testament." It's about how a mother and her children in a California town survive the aftermath of a nuclear bombing. We don't know who dropped the bombs, what has happened in the rest of the country, and we're not provided any political details. The film is solely about this family and how they confront the gradual and horrifying deterioration of their bodies due to radiation poisoning and the breakdown of society. Without a doubt, this is the most terrifying film I have ever seen. I talk about grief and loss, what makes the film so emotionally powerful, and the difference between watching it before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are spoilers in this episode.Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanFull show notes:The Day After (1983)Threads (1984)Carol Amen's "The Last Testament"Hiroshima Maiden (1988)My episode on Alain Resnais's Hiroshima Mon AmourAll issues of Women and Film MagazineA Marriage (1991)A Question of Love (1978)My episode on John Cassavetes's Opening NightMinnie Bruce PrattPale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter"Dirge Without Music" by Edna St. Vincent MillayMy SourcesLynne Littman InterviewAbout Lynne Littman"Our Testament" by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick Roger Ebert's review of the film"Watching Testament at the End of the World" by K. Austin CollinsTestament at 20 (2003)

In this episode, I talk about Lynne Littman's 1983 film, "Testament." It's about how a mother and her children in a California town survive the aftermath of a nuclear bombing. We don't know who dropped the bombs, what has happened in the rest of the country, and we're not provided any political details. The film is solely about this family and how they confront the gradual and horrifying deterioration of their bodies due to radiation poisoning and the breakdown of society. Without a doubt, this is the most terrifying film I have ever seen. I talk about grief and loss, what makes the film so emotionally powerful, and the difference between watching it before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are spoilers in this episode.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/herheadinfilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.</a><a href="https://mailchi.mp/cecae8692817/her-head-in-films-newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.</a>Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/herheadinfilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/herheadinfilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://herheadinfilmspodcast.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/herheadinfilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.Original logo by <a href="https://www.bydhiyanah.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dhiyanah Hassan</a>Full show notes:<ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085404/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Day After (1983)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090163/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threads (1984)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/59083080/Amen-Carol-The-Last-Testament-Ms-Aug-81" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carol Amen's "The Last Testament"</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3dix9EdIzg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hiroshima Maiden (1988)</a></li><li><a href="https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.com/episodes/da3a6fb5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My episode on Alain Resnais's Hiroshima Mon Amour</a></li><li><a href="https://ejumpcut.org/archive/WomenAndFilm/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All issues of Women and Film Magazine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M62pzdoFgo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Marriage (1991)</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/e5fMPtmUDnw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Question of Love (1978)</a></li><li><a href="https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-113-john-cassavetess-opening-night-1977" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My episode on John Cassavetes's Opening Night</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mbpratt.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minnie Bruce Pratt</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Horse,_Pale_Rider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52773/dirge-without-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Dirge Without Music" by Edna St. Vincent Millay</a></li></ul>My Sources<ul><li><a href="https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-testament-director-lynne.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lynne Littman Interview</a></li><li><a href="https://testamentmovie.wordpress.com/2011/10/16/about-lynne-littman-the-director/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About Lynne Littman</a></li><li><a href="https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/our-testament/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Our Testament" by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick </a></li><li><a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/testament-1983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roger Ebert's review of the film</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/04/shut-in-movie-club-testament-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Watching Testament at the End of the World" by K. Austin Collins</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbqTLn5ovTU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Testament at 20 (2003)</a></li></ul>

Lynne Littman's 'Testament' (1983)

in which we discuss Horace Jenkins, best friends, judging documentaries, and - for some reason - my wedding.

in which we discuss Horace Jenkins, best friends, judging documentaries, and - for some reason - my wedding.

Lynne Littman, Part 2

in which we discuss how to train a child for excellence – in everything, The Red Shoes, Agnes Varda, and enormous changes at the last minute.

in which we discuss how to train a child for excellence – in everything, The Red Shoes, Agnes Varda, and enormous changes at the last minute.

Lynne Littman, Part 1

James Keach

Director James Keach discusses his film with fellow director Lynne Littman. The film tells the inspirational story of Augie Nieto, a fitness industry luminary, who is diagnosed with ALS in 2005. Today, he takes on ALS with his wife Lynne, leading the race to a cure in the fight to save his own life and the lives of millions.