{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"178. What happened when Hazel trusted my film curation","description":"What happens when you watch a film \u2014 not just to be entertained \u2014 but to reflect, notice, and share? In this episode, Alex Heeney (curator of Reel Ruminators) sits down with Hazel Shaw, a UK member of the community, to uncover what really makes this unique movie-of-the-month space so rewarding \u2014 and how it sparks discoveries you might not expect. Together, they talk about:   What happens when you watch films that aren't suggested by an algorithm   Why gathering with film lovers from around the world can change the way you see a film   Why some of the most surprising film conversations happen in spaces where no one needs to agree.   The \u201caha\u201d moments that can sneak up on you while watching and reflecting on a film.   The lasting rewards of being exposed to films you might have overlooked on your own.   Whether you\u2019re already curious about Reel Ruminators or simply interested in what happens when film-watching becomes a shared, intentional practice, this episode offers a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look \u2014 with reflections that may just surprise you, too. \ud83d\udd17 Learn more about Reel Ruminators ","author_name":"Seventh Row Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/seventh-row.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37371155\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190663845"}