Breaking the 180

Breaking the 180
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In a time of dominant costumed franchises and postmodern experiments with lots of flash and little substance, renegade critics Alci Rengifo and Sebastian Carrasco break the 180 of the current cinema landscape. They assess the latest releases and revive forgotten yet great titles from decades past, reaping what they sow in the process. No topic is off limit, no franchise is safe. Let weary travelers rest a spell for some engaging conversations and basking in a shared love for the defining medium of our time.

  1. FEB 20

    The BEST Films of 2025 | An Ode to Collective Memory

    In our first big episode for 2026, we take a look at those very special works of celluloid which defined the past year. It's time for some bio-digital jazz, man! Breaking the 180 | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/breaking180 Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design  Social Media__________ — YouTube Channel — Instagram — Facebook — Twitter Letterboxd____________ — Alci's Letterboxd — Sebastian's Letterboxd

    2h 26m

  2. 04/25/2025

    Breaking the Convo [Episode 3]: Daniele Bolelli |"Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan"

    In this special episode we sit down with the Drunken Taoist himself, Daniele Bolelli, host of the rip-roaring podcast History on Fire. Our subject is the 2007 epic “Mongol” and Genghis Khan but the conquerors’ road takes us into many other subject matters. Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design,  Danielle Bolelli, Azog the Defiler Daniele Bolelli Linktree Social Media__________ — YouTube Channel — Instagram — Facebook — Twitter Letterboxd____________ — Alci's Letterboxd — Sebastian's Letterboxd

    1h 24m

  3. 03/18/2025

    Breaking the Tribute [Episode 2]: David Lynch

    The passing of David Lynch not only marked the loss of one of the great modern directors, but a stark reckoning with the cultural rut we find ourselves in. In this special tribute episode, we discuss Lynch's lasting influence, his vision of life and America through surreal and personal dreamscapes, and what he represented artistically. From the personal to the sociological, this is our grappling with another great leaving us wondering what the future holds Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design Social Media__________ — YouTube Channel — Instagram — Facebook — Twitter Letterboxd____________ — Alci's Letterboxd — Sebastian's Letterboxd

    1h 23m

  4. 10/29/2024

    HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (VOLUME III) "X-Files Fight the Future": The Legacy of Chris Carter, A Postmodern Prometheus

    This year we celebrate the spooky season with a look back at “The  X-Files: Fight the Future,” the groundbreaking 1998 movie that expanded the iconic ‘90s TV show. We also look at the wider themes and spooks of the show, which were always overseen by its creator, Chris Carter. Carter’s influence is an underrated force in modern media. Aliens, plagues, vaccines and the matchless chemistry between David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. This one has it all. Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design Social Media__________ — YouTube Channel — Instagram — Facebook — Twitter Letterboxd____________ — Alci's Letterboxd — Sebastian's Letterboxd

    2h 9m

  5. 10/09/2024

    Do We Recommend? Episode 20: "Megalopolis"

    In our latest movie recap, we break down legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's latest epic, "Megalopolis". We discuss the merits of this octogenarian's empiric ambitions, while also parsing out what in the Sam Hill he was trying to say in the process. This Roman inspired film is nothing short of FASCINATING, which makes this episode is a doozy. So sit back and relax, as we try and figure out the age old question: are we watching a 21st century "Megapocalypse Now", or Francis Ford Coppola's Tommy Wiseau's "The Room"? Perhaps we settle on a easier one: Do We Recommend? Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design Social Media__________ — YouTube Channel — Instagram — Facebook — Twitter Letterboxd____________ — Alci's Letterboxd — Sebastian's Letterboxd Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.

    1h 10m

  6. 09/17/2024

    Do We Recommend? Episode 19: "Close Your Eyes/Cerrar Los Ojos"

    Where in the world has Victor Erice been for 30 years? Well that's a question only Erica can answer, but what we can tell you where he is in 2024, releasing a new feature film, "Close Your Eyes". In our new episode, we talk about who this Spanish auteur is, the material he explores in his three feature films, as well as attempt to answer the ultimate question: Do We Recommend? LITTLE WHITE LIES: Victor Erice Interview Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link: ⁠https://purestmushrooms.com?sca_ref=5610321.FyyTwfJ9Kl⁠ Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design Social Media__________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRU4sgYqu73QLJ1g-46voFQ/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking180podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaking180podcast?mibextid=LQQJ4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breaking180 Alci's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/alcirengifo115/ Sebastian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sc2768/

    1h 19m

  7. 09/01/2024

    Summer 2024 Movie Recap | Animation Domination

    In a summer with record high temperatures, we've also seen a record high stinkers for the summer popcorn experience. However, once we step into the rich palettes of the animated landscape, the conservation takes on another shape entirely. In our 3rd annual Summer Recap, we look at three fascinating projects: "Robot Dreams", "Mars Express", and "Scavengers Reign". Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link: ⁠https://purestmushrooms.com?sca_ref=5610321.FyyTwfJ9Kl⁠ Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design Social Media__________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRU4sgYqu73QLJ1g-46voFQ/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking180podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaking180podcast?mibextid=LQQJ4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breaking180 Alci's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/alcirengifo115/ Sebastian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sc2768/

    1h 56m

  8. 08/29/2024

    Breaking the Convo Episode 2: "The Creator" | AI Propaganda or Utopian Promise?

    In our latest LIVE conversation, we sat down with "Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein, SMC Public Policy Institute co-director and Dr. Amber Katherine, SMC philosophy professor", to discuss how The Creator draws visual parallels to Vietnam era images, and how late stage capitalism may lead to unregulated use of AI. But most importantly, does this major studio movie present a cinematic propaganda piece, or a utopia for our future? Find out and more on our latest BREAKING THE CONVO! Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link: ⁠https://purestmushrooms.com?sca_ref=5610321.FyyTwfJ9Kl⁠ Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders. Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute, moderator Dr. Paul Klumpe, and PPI co-director Shari Davis. Social Media__________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRU4sgYqu73QLJ1g-46voFQ/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking180podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaking180podcast?mibextid=LQQJ4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breaking180 Alci's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/alcirengifo115/ Sebastian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sc2768/

    1h 4m
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In a time of dominant costumed franchises and postmodern experiments with lots of flash and little substance, renegade critics Alci Rengifo and Sebastian Carrasco break the 180 of the current cinema landscape. They assess the latest releases and revive forgotten yet great titles from decades past, reaping what they sow in the process. No topic is off limit, no franchise is safe. Let weary travelers rest a spell for some engaging conversations and basking in a shared love for the defining medium of our time.

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  • Creator
    Breaking the 180
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Breaking the 180
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