The Monocle Weekly
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Scott Kennedy on documentary filmmaking and public health
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Scott Kennedy’s 2023 film about vaccine hesitancy in the US, ‘Shot in the Arm’, is back in the news. Monocle’s Christopher Cermak spoke with the filmmaker about the documentary’s renewed relevance amid…
Shura
We speak with British singer-songwriter Shura about her upcoming album, ‘I Got Too Sad For My Friends’, which is full of ethereal vocals and synths, and packs an emotional punch.
Luke Howard, Horse Meat Disco
This week we’re dancing to disco and boogie from Brazil as we feature the latest compilation by Horse Meat Disco, ‘Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie From Brazil Vol. 1’. Fernando Augusto Pacheco…
Marco Pigossi and Marco Calvani, ‘High Tide’
We talk about ‘High Tide’, a touching film that looks at the life of a heartbroken Brazilian immigrant in the queer mecca of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The film is a directorial debut for Italian writer…
‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to Jean-Yves Leloup, the curator of ‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’. Visitors to the exhibition at Philharmonie de Paris will find out more about the music that in the…
And the Oscar goes to…
To celebrate the 97th Academy Awards, Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer. Plus, we invite film critic Karen Krizanovich to discuss this…
Carlos Diehz
Laura Kramer meets Carlos Diehz, the Mexican actor and architect making his big-screen debut in ‘Conclave’. He talks about his breakout role, stepping onto a film set for the first time and how his…
Catarina Portas, A Vida Portuguesa
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of Catarina Portas’ homeware brand, A Vida Portuguesa, New York’s Museum of Modern Art invited her to create a pop-up shop in its Design Store. We spoke with Catarina…
Fernanda Torres and Walter Salles, ‘I’m Still Here’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Brazilian director Walter Salles about their film, ‘I’m Still Here’. The film is already one of Brazil’s most successful-ever features and has been…
Pierre-Olivier Persin, special make-up effects designer, ‘The Substance’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Pierre-Olivier Persin, the lead special make-up effects designer for ‘The Substance’. The gory body-horror satire was nominated for five Baftas and five Oscars, including best picture, best director…
