That heart wrenching closeup. That iconic buzzcut. That performance many think is one of Cate Blanchett's best. This week Murtada Elfadl welcomes Kyle Stevens to discuss Heaven (2002), directed by Tom Tykwer.Support the show

Cate Blanchett in 'Robin Hood'

1 Jun 7th, 2020 56m

It's not Maid Marian but rather Marion Loxely, a more modern take on Robin Hood's paramour, played by Cate Blanchett in Ridley Scott's 2010 version of the folklore tale of the legendary outlaw and his merry men. For this discussion Murtada Elfa

Cate Blanchett in "Hanna"

1 May 24th, 2020 55m 8s

The costumes are green, the hair is red and Cate Blanchett is the Wicked Witch in Hanna (2011). Ostensibly a thriller about a teenage assassin, it reveals itself to be a fairytale with a modern twist. For this disscussion, Murtada welcomes back

Cate Blanchett in "The Good German"

Apr 5th, 2020 53m 24s

For this episode we visit with Cate Blanchett among the ruins of 1945 Berlin in Steven Soderbergh's re-creation of a 1940s drama, The Good German. A film and performance we consider to be Blanchett's most underrated. Hosted by Murtada Elfadl wi

"Truth" Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Kevin Jacobsen

Mar 29th, 2020 51m 22s

In Truth, Cate Blanchett plays journalist and TV news producer Mary Mapes in the story of the fallout from the CBS investigation into George Bush's military service, that led to the resignation of Dan Rather. The performance was warmly recieved

Cate Blanchett as Hela in "Thor: Ragnarok" with Joi Childs

Mar 22nd, 2020 56m 21s

In this episode we discuss another Cate Blanchett foray into playing a villian in a big blockbuster; as Hela the goddess of death in Thor: Ragnarok (2017). Other topics discussed include the Marvel cinematic universe, who's the best Chris and T

Cate Blanchett in "Blue Jasmine" Jasmine and Her Sisters

Mar 15th, 2020 54m 26s

In the 3rd and final part of the Blue Jasmine miniseries, we discuss Jasmine and her sisters. Annie Hall, Helen St Clair in Bullets Over Broadway, Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Cecilia in The Purple Rose of Cairo, among others. Ho

Cate Blanchett in "Blue Jasmine" & The "Streetcar" Allusions

Mar 8th, 2020 44m 17s

In part 2 of the Blue Jasmine miniseries, we discuss the similarities with Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, the character of Blanche Dubois, clearly is the blueprint for Jasmine. The many actresses who played Blanche or were inspir

Trailer: "Blue Jasmine" Miniseries

Mar 7th, 2020 1m 31s

A preview of the three episode "Blue Jasmine" Miniseries. All episodes are available wherever you listen to podcasts. Please rate and review.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/sundayswithcate)

Cate Blanchett in "Blue Jasmine" & the Actor as Auteur

Mar 1st, 2020 1h 5m

In the first of three episodes about Blue Jasmine, we discuss Cate Blanchett as the real auteur of Blue Jasmine, and the many ways her performance makes her the author of the film. Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with guest writer and critic Matthew E

Cate Blanchett in "Documentary Now" and "Manifesto"

Dec 22nd, 2019 48m 33s

We are going avant garde because "art is supposed to be radical." Murtada Elfadl welcomes Shelley Farmer to discuss Waiting for the Artist (2019), an episode of Documentary Now, and the film Manifesto (2017) which started as an art installation

Cate Blanchett in "The Life Aquatic”

Dec 15th, 2019 49m 34s

A sea expedition to find a killer shark. A riff on Jacques Cousteau. Cate Blanchett enters the quirky and unique world of Wes Anderson. Murtada Elfadl welcomes producer and filmmaker Erica Mann to discuss The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (200

"Ocean's 8" and the Peak of Cate Blanchett's Celebrity

Dec 8th, 2019 49m 32s

This week Murtada Elfadl welcomes Kate Halliwell to discuss Ocean's 8 and the period post Carol (2015) which they both consider to be Blanchett's peak celebrity and pop culture power.Support the show

Cate Blanchett in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

Nov 24th, 2019 54m 45s

We are going big this week. Big movie. Big performance. Murtada Elfadl welcomes Gavin Mevius, co-host of The Mixed Reviews Podcast to discuss Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).Support the show

Cate Blanchett in "Oscar and Lucinda"

Nov 17th, 2019 57m 48s

One of Cate Blanchett’s earliest films finds her working in Australia with Gillian Armstrong and Ralph Fiennes. It's an odd, eccentric but very feminist tale. Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Andy Stewart.Support the show

Cate Blanchett in "Little Fish"

Nov 8th, 2019 41m 8s

Perhaps Cate Blanchett's least seen film, at least in the United States, Litte Fish (2005) is gritty and scrappy and unlike anything in her filmography. Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Valerie Complex.Support the show

Cate Blanchett in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Nov 3rd, 2019 50m 30s

This week we discuss one of the most popular films Cate Blanchett has ever been in, yet oddly unrecognized as one of her signature parts. It's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), directed by David Fincher and co-starring Brad Pitt. Hos

Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator"

Oct 27th, 2019 1h 5m

What happens when an icon of cinema takes on another icon? Well an Oscar for starters. This week we discuss Cate Blanchett's performance as Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (2004). Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Manuel Betancou

Cate Blanchett in "The Gift"

Oct 13th, 2019 1h 2m

This week we discuss Cate Blanchett's post-Elizabeth (1998) career and in particular The Gift (2000) directed by Sam Raimi. Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Kieran Scarlett. Support the show

Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan in "I'm Not There"

Oct 6th, 2019 49m 36s

This week we jump ahead to one of Cate Blanchett's most fascinating transformations; as a version of Bob Dylan in Todd Haynes' I'm Not There (2007). Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Chris Feil. Support the show

Cate Blanchett in "The Talented Mr Ripley"

Sep 29th, 2019 43m 40s

This week we continue examining Cate Blanchett’s early career by discussing The Talented Mr Ripley (1999). Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Jose Solis. Support the show

Cate Blanchett in "Elizabeth"

Sep 20th, 2019 1h 1m

For our first episode, we discuss Elizabeth, considered to be Cate Blanchett’s international breakout and the first time many people have ever seen her on screen. Hosted by Murtada Elfadl with Teo Bugbee. Support the show

TÁR: The Spoiler Podcast

Nov 27th, 2022 54m 42s

The TÁR discussion continues with a special spoiler episode. Murtada Elfadl welcomes actor Wyatt Fenner, from the upcoming movie Chrissy Judy, to dig deeper into Cate Blanchett's latest towering performance, where director Todd Field places the

TÁR Wide Shut

Nov 20th, 2022 51m 10s

Like all good things, the TÁR season comes to an end. Murtada Elfadl welcomes writer and podcaster Manish Mathur, host of It Pod To You podcast, to discuss the thematic correlations between TÁR and Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. They also d

Cate Blanchett in TÁR

Oct 9th, 2022 1h 10m

The time has come to discuss TÁR . This week Murtada Elfadl welcomes critic and prgrammer Rafa Sales Ross to discuss Cate Blanchett's latest towering performance, Todd Field's elsusive jigsaw puzzle script and Nina Hoss' fantastic reaction shot