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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 compare Villeneuve's adaptation to its cinematic and literary predecessors, speculate on the potential directions for the franchise, and reflect on the broader impact of "Dune" on the future of film and cinema culture. SHOW NOTES: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ CONNECT WITH US: __ __
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
__ __ Timestamps 00:00 - 12:16 Intro and Background 12:36 - 21:37 Spoiler-free reviews 21:37 - 54:50 The theme of resilience in Fremonet 54:50 0 End Outro
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 Imdb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/ Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence. In wide release and coming to IMAX….somehow! Crew __ __ Cast __ __ __ __
IN THIS EPISODE OF MINDFRAME(S), MICHAEL AND DAVE DISCUSS CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S NEW FILM, . 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 FIND OUT HOW MUCH FORGIVENESS AND SYMPATHY OUR HOSTS ENDED UP GIVING THIS DEPICTION OF THE "FATHER OF THE ATOM BOMB." CREW __ __ CAST __ __
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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: __ __ Links and Resources: __ __ Social Media Links: __ __
Ari Aster's new surreal film 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 apartment 42:41 - 47:30 Grace and Roger's house 47:30 - 57:40 The forest 57:30 - 1:10:29 "Home" 1:10:29 - 1:16:11 Beau's Trial 1:16:11 - 1:23:11 Theme's shard with Hereditary
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 entertainment that is worth going to a theater to see.
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. Timestamp of contents Intro 00:00 - 15-:21 Spoiler-free reviews 15:21 - 22:12 Our Theme discussion: Hope and Despair in "Everything..." And Modern US zeitgeist 22:12 - 1:08:48 Misc Love and nice touches 1:08:48 - 1:16:40 What movies is this like? 1:16:40 - 1:23:02 Outro 1:23:00 - End
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 Spoiler-free Reviews 24:47 -37:21 Theme discussion: Fame, spectacle, and how to tame it 24:47 - 55:08 There is Black film beyond the Peele 55:08 - 1h:09m Michael and Dave talk comic con 1h:09m - 1h:11m Sergio on Wakanda Forever 1h:11m - 1h:25m Outro 1h:25m - End
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 Directed by Colin Trevorrow ... (directed by) Writing and Directing Credits Emily Carmichael ... (screenplay by) & Colin Trevorrow ... (screenplay by) Derek Connolly ... (story by) & Colin Trevorrow ... (story by) Michael Crichton ... (based on characters created by) Cast Chris Pratt as Owen Grady Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing Laura Dern as Ellie Sattler Sam Neill as Alan Grant Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm DeWanda Wise as Kayla Watts Mamoudou Athie as Ramsay Cole Isabella Sermon as Maisie Lockwood Campbell Scott as Lewis Dodgson BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu
Michael and Dave, two men, talk Men, a movie about men written and directed by a man. Men on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13841850/ Men on Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_2022 https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_2022 Times Intro and synopsis 00:00 - 06:17 Is it horror? 06:17-08:49 Spoiler-free Reviews 08:49-13:56 The Alex Garland cannon rankings 13:56-19:11 Spoiler discussion: The bad men in Men 19:11-36:47 Spoiler discussion: What about the woman in Men? 36:47-44:49 Spoiler discussion: What is up with that (those) ending(s)? 44:49-1:05 Outro 1:05-END
The boys head down south with some pornographers in a van. We're talking Ti West's fun new horror film X.
“An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.”
Can a room full of dramatic conversation hold your attention? David and Michael agree, but the Oscars do not because they snubbed this superb chamber film.
Drive My Car on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14039582/
Michael and Dave are sick, but somehow make it through a discussion of The Lost Daughter and The Sparks Bros.
We are continuing with December weekly, double-film episodes chronicling Award seasons contenders. This week it is Spencer and The Power of the Dog. Michael and Dave have pretty divergent opinions on Spencer but agree The Power of the Dog is one of the year's best.
