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Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi (‘Sacred Cinema’, ABC Radio), ‘Films for Today’ explores how the art of cinema can help us understand the social, cultural and political issues that currently trouble us. Each week, Jimmy selects a seminal film and contemplates its profound insights into the most pressing challenges of our time. For questions or enquiries about the show, you can reach Jimmy at contact@jimmybernasconi.com or on Instagram by searching ‘filmsfortoday’.

  1. 4일 전

    Can we break free of deviance? | "Catch Me if You Can" (2002) d. Steven Spielberg

    Building on recent discussions of authenticity in storytelling and relationships, this week's episode examines Steven Spielberg's depiction of the infamously dishonest American conman Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can. Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  2. 4월 26일

    Should storytellers strive for authenticity? | "Blue Heron" (2025) d. Sophy Romvari w/ Sophy Romvari

    In this week's special episode we are joined by writer-director Sophy Romvari to discuss her new film, Blue Heron, and its explorations of therapy, fiction and personal storytelling. Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  3. 4월 19일

    What does evolution have in store for modern man? | "Jurassic Park" (1993) d. Steven Spielberg

    Following recent conversations about the dangers of the archetypal meek masculine neglecting its shadow, this week's episode introduces the concept of the inner primeval to this conversation in examining Steven Spielberg's 1993 innovative action/adventure classic, Jurassic Park. Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  4. 4월 12일

    Can you outgrow evil? | "Forbidden Planet" (1956) d. Fred M. Wilcox

    In consolidating on last week's discussions, specifically those about the colossal consequences of an un-integrated shadow, this week's episode dives deeper into the themes and aesthetics of 1950s science fiction cinema through the lens of Fred M. Wilcox's Forbidden Planet. We also briefly discuss: Dr. Strangelove (1964) d. Stanley Kubrick Akira (1988) Katsuhiro Otomo Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  5. 4월 5일

    What does it take to be a real man? | "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986) d. Frank Oz

    In light of the ongoing cultural conversation regarding the crisis of masculinity, this week's episode builds on last week's discussion about 'nice guys' and violence by examining Frank Oz's 1986 dark comedy musical, Little Shop of Horrors. We also briefly discuss: Oppenheimer (2023) d. Christopher Nolan Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  6. 3월 29일

    Is violence ever justifiable? | "Tyrannosaur" (2011) d. Paddy Considine

    Following last week's discussions on the complexities of applied piety, this week's episode contemplates the apparent limits on human grace and forgiveness through the lens of Paddy Considine's 2011 drama, Tyrannosaur. Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  7. 3월 22일

    What is the truest form of love? | "Breaking the Waves" (1996) d. Lars von Trier

    Following last week's contemplations about the inevitably communal aspect of moral life, this week's episode contemplates the inevitable difficulties of piously living for others in its examination of Lars von Trier's 1996 drama, Breaking the Waves. We also briefly discuss: The Sacrifice (1986) d. Andrei Tarkovsky The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) d. Peter Jackson Project Hail Mary (2026) d. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분

  8. 3월 15일

    Does personal ambition have a limit? | "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (2011) d. Lynne Ramsay

    Following recent discussions about edgy young men and in light of a recent trend in movies depicting high-strung mothers, this week's episode considers nature, nurture, confusion and chaos through the lens of Lynne Ramsay' adaptation of Lionel Shriver's chilling 2003 novel, We Need to Talk About Kevin. We also briefly discuss: Nitram (2021) d. Justin Kurzel Day of the Beast (1995) d. Álex de la Iglesia Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29분
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Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi (‘Sacred Cinema’, ABC Radio), ‘Films for Today’ explores how the art of cinema can help us understand the social, cultural and political issues that currently trouble us. Each week, Jimmy selects a seminal film and contemplates its profound insights into the most pressing challenges of our time. For questions or enquiries about the show, you can reach Jimmy at contact@jimmybernasconi.com or on Instagram by searching ‘filmsfortoday’.

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    Jimmy Bernasconi | 2XXFM
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    2021년 - 2026년
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