{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ad0cd9a90bf5417321a0a1c/687ef77ef6d4262b07493f2c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"9to5.cc Fantasia International Film Festival Podcast: Noise & I Am Frankelda","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ad0cd9a90bf5417321a0a1c/1753150510463-bb8076df-059a-46b0-9ca2-f345c392e280.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Our Fantasia International Film Festival podcast continues talking about films&nbsp;<em>Noise</em> and&nbsp;<em>I Am Frankelda</em></p><p><em>Noise</em>, a Korean ghost story directed by Kim Soo-jin follows Joo-young, a deaf woman, and her sister Joo-hee, who’s obsessed with the noisy upstairs neighbor. The film kicks off with Joo-hee’s erratic behavior leading Joo-young on a tense search through their apartment complex. It’s a slow-burn horror with suspenseful moments, a few jump scares, and clever sound design. High points include Joo-young’s hearing aid toggling off and on and voice-to-text phone use, amplifying the creepiness. Sarah recommends it for ghost story fans, noting its 90-minute runtime and accessibility for those not into intense horror—perfect for teens or horror newbies.</p><p><em>I Am Frankelda</em>, a Mexican stop-motion feature by Roy and Arturo Ambriz, is a vibrant, musical, stop motion film set in 19th-century Mexico and a nightmare realm. Young Frankelda’s imagination fuels this fantastical world, where she’s a horror writer linked to a realm powered by nightmares. The young prince, Herneval, seeks her help to revive the realm’s fading creativity. The film’s intricate sets and unique character designs—like spider people and two-headed dragons—are stunning, though the fast-paced dialogue and fantastical names demand quick reading. Sarah suggests it’s kid-friendly for strong readers (the subtitles go by very fast), though the 113-minute runtime and dense dialogue might challenge younger viewers. Ideal for Spanish speakers or stop-motion enthusiasts.</p><p>For more information about these films:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/noise\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Noise</a></li><li><a href=\"https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/i-am-frankelda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">I Am Frankelda</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/episode-image-fantasia-2025-noise-i-am-frankelda.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/episode-image-fantasia-2025-noise-i-am-frankelda.png\"></a></p><p>[powerpress]</p><p><em>The </em><a href=\"https://fantasiafestival.com/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Fantasia International Film Festival</em></a><em> runs from July 16th to August 3rd 2025 at Concordia University.</em></p><p>The song during our intro and outro is <a href=\"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Henry_Homesweet/Collected_Songs/henry_homesweet_-_untill_i_sleep/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Until I Sleep” by Henry Homesweet</a> and is is licensed under a<a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Attribution 2.0 UK: England License</a>.</p><p><a href=\"http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fantasia-ep-2.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://9to5.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fantasia-ep-2.png\"></a></p>","author_name":"9to5 (dot cc)"}