Mindframe(s)
Each week Dave and Michael talk about film and where it fits in the larger social story.
Episodes
The Complexities of "Civil War" and the Intricacies of Alex Garland's Direction
In this episode of "Mindframes," hosts Dave and M.W. Cockerill delve into Alex Garland's latest film, "Civil War," exploring its portrayal of a polarized America and the role of media in war contexts. The discussion traverses Garland's filmography, highlighting his distinctive approach to filmmaking and thematic consistency across his works. The episode...
Episode 76, "Navigating the Sands of Dune Part Two"
Episode Summary: In this enthralling episode, Michael and Dave embark on a journey through the expansive deserts of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune Part Two." From the continuation of Paul Atreides' epic saga to the deep philosophical underpinnings of messianism and political intrigue, the hosts dissect the film's thematic complexities and its directorial prowess. Join us as we ...
Dave and Michael discuss their five go-to movies for 2023, along with some initial Oscar reactions, and a lot of honorable mentions.
The Mindframe(s) must-sees of 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Barbie
The Holdovers
- Anaita Wali Zada as Donya
- Jeremy Allen White as Daniel
- Gregg Turkington as Dr. Anthony
- Hilda Schmelling as Joanna
- Avis See-tho as Fan
- Siddique Ahmed as Salim
- Taban Ibraz as Mina
This episode’s topics
Start - 18:23 Greta Gerwig and the people who made Barbie
18:23 - 41:35 Mindframes reviews
Conversation 1: Barbie and the Millennial experience
Conversation 2: IP in films, are more toys movies coming (yes)
Film info
In this episode of Mindframe(s), Michael and Dave discuss Christopher Nolan's new film, Oppenheimer. Our hosts praise the film's technical achievements and discuss the flaws and triumphs of the titular character in the non-spoiler section. Cillian Murphy gives a stunning performance, and you'll have to listen to f...
The Flash
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Introduction:
Welcome to "Mindframe(s)", the podcast where Dave and Michael try to pull themes and ideas relevant to our modern world from the world of movies.
Overview:
In this episode, Dave and Michael discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and its portrayal of America's complicated, diverse, and intersected youth.
Timestamps:
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Blackberry is a comedy that won't waste your minutes.
Ari Aster's new surreal film Beau is Afraid is more likely to leave you confused than fearful, but Michael and Dave love it all the same.
00:00 - 00:57 Intro and synopsis
00:57 - 09:14 Is Ari Aster a millennial master?
09:14 - 19:02 Joaquin Phoenix and the cast
19:02 - 24:39 Spoiler Free reviews
24:39 - 33:25 The world construct of Beau is Afraid
33:25 - 36:34 What is wrong with Beau?
36:34 - 42:41 Beau's apa...
Dave and Michael tackle the outrageous world of "Renfield," a film that follows the comical journey of Dracula's henchman as he tries to break free from what has been reframed in modern terms as a toxic codependent relationship with the notorious Count. Nicolas Cage delivers a full-Cage performance as Dracula. Renfeild offers a feast of side-splitting humor, sometimes literal side-splitting, great performances, and great entertainm...
Dave and Michael recommend five movies from 2022 that you shouldn't miss. We discuss why we chose these and why they scream, "2022." We abuse the word "zeitgeist" for your enjoyment.
They are
5. RRR
4. The Batman
3. The Banshees of Inisherin
2. Everything Everywhere All at Once
1. Tar
A special guest joins the guys for a very serious discussion of WEIRD, a hard-hitting biopic on the late "Weird" Al Yankovic.
The modern zeitgeist seems destined to waver between despair and daring to hope, and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" perfectly dissects that phenomenon. How it does that is our thematic discussion for this excellent film.
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Yeah, we're talking about the movie everyone's talking about this week, but only one podcast has our special guest Sergio Mims.
We discuss Nope, Jordan Peele, and Sergio's shock and horror of the Wakanda Forever trailer.
Topics
Intro 00-17:54
Cast Discussion 17:54 - 24:47
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Peter Strickland bites the art world with less-gross-than-expected and funny Flux Gourmet.
Timestamps
Intro 00 - 12:41
Is it horror? 12:31 - 15:14
Spoiler-free Reviews 15:14 - 21:59
The Humor of Flux Gourmet 21:59 - 29:54
How Flux Gourmet parodies the elite art world 29:54 - 45:02
Outro 29:54 - End
Timestamps
Start - 05:43 Intro
04:53 - 39:55 Reviews
39:55 - 42:42 History of Dinosaurs in movies
42:42 - End Outro
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