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Sacred Cinema 2XXFM - Sacred Cinema
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- TV und Film
Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi, Sacred Cinema explores the rich history of cinema and asks what the stories of the silver screen can teach us about ourselves, other people and the surrounding world.
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Seductive Alter Egos - 'The Nutty Professor' (1963) d. Jerry Lewis, 'The Mask' (1994) d. Chuck Russell & 'Hit Man' (2024) d. Richard Linklater
Should accessing a more confident version of ourself be conceived as a transformation? Is the identify and existence of our alter egos determined by our surroundings? Do we have access to a catalogue of distinct identities or a single self that evolves over time? With the release of Richard Linklater's new film 'Hit Man', this week's episode examines films in which a meek and mild protagonist undergoes some form of transition to embody a more cool and suave alter ego.
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Fall Guys - 'Angels with Dirty Faces' (1938) d. Michael Curtiz, 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988) d. Robert Zemeckis & 'The Fall Guy' (2024) d. David Leitch
Is there virtue in taking the blame for something that isn't your totally fault? How easily can this slip into exploitation? Should we ever take on more burdens in an already unfair world? With the fairly release of 'The Fall Guy' this week's episode focuses on films in which a character takes the blame for something they didn't do, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.
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Avenging the Feminine - 'Lady Snowblood' (1973) d. Toshiya Fujita, 'Irreversible' (2002) d. Gaspar Noé & 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' (2024) d. George Miller
What effect does vengeance have on feminine purity? Are avengers ever assaultive themselves? Is revenge the only response to injustice? With the release of 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga', this week's episode examines three films in which feminine characters are avenged.
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Clingers - 'Play Misty for Me' (1971) d. Clint Eastwood, 'The Cable Guy' (1996) d. Ben Stiller & 'The Piano Teacher' (2001) d. Michael Haneke
What should we be cautious of when it comes to clingyness? Are there ever broader sociocultural elements at play when someone gets clingy? Is there ever a lot at stake when someone gets clingy? As the television program 'Baby Reindeer' continues to permeate the culture, this week's episode looks at three films depicting 'clingyness'.
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Private Investigators - 'The Long Goodbye' (1973) d. Robert Altman, 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (1994) d. Tom Shadyac & 'I Heart Huckabees' (2004) d. David O. Russell
In what ways is privacy appealing? At what point does coolness verge into eccentricity? How is the avoidance of philosophical dogma paradoxical? In this week's episode we contemplate the extent to which privacy, as a symbol of pure independence, can assist in our search for truth.
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Side-Switchers - 'The Bridges of Madison County' (1995) d. Clint Eastwood, 'Match Point' (2005) d. Woody Allen, 'Challengers' (2024) d. Luca Guadagnino
Can cheating be romantic? Is the fate of cheaters determined by justice or luck? Does cheating reveal anything useful about those it victimises? Building on previous episodes on infidelity, this week's episode looks at the borders, divides and connections that are illuminated in films about disloyal lovers.
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