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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. 21 juni

    Is life invariably predictable? | "The Commitments" (1991) d. Alan Parker

    Following last week's discussions about the elusiveness of certain political ideas, this week's episode contemplates the tension between the experience of socioeconomics versus something more transcendent, through the lens of Alan Parker's 1991 comedy, The Commitments. Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29 min

  2. 14 juni

    How should we conserve? | WALL·E (2008) d. Andrew Stanton

    Films for Today returns this week with a refreshed discussion about the seemingly thin line between progressivism and conservatism through an examination of Pixar's 2008 dystopian satire, WALL·E . Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

    29 min

  3. 3 maj

    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

    29 min

  4. 26 apr.

    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

    29 min

  5. 19 apr.

    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

    29 min

  6. 12 apr.

    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

    29 min

  7. 5 apr.

    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

    29 min

  8. 29 mars

    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

    29 min
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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
  • Aktiva år
    2021 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    245
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    Films for Today