A Filmversation with Mike and Nick Mike & Nick
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- TV & Film
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Join two films fans on their cinematic journey. Mike and Nick will explore various themes and subjects in the movies they watch. Their goal is to cultivate rewarding conversation about film and uncover the things that make movies truly special.
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Fantasia & Fantasia 2000
Mike and Nick dive into 1940's Disney animation peak, Fantasia. Mike's held Fantasia in high regard for some time, while this is Nick's first exposure to the animated wonder. Find out how captivating Nick found the 64-year old animated symphony and if it still holds up. The pair decide to examine how it compares to the end of the century went Disney brought back the novel idea for a more modern iteration. Does the latest offering match or surpass the original. Are the pessimists about 2000 ri...
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Ingmar Bergman - Waiting Women (1952)
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography.Whether it's through the intricate portrayal of complex women or the stark representation of gender dynamics, Bergman's films invite us intimate invitations into the characters' minds and pasts.Despite being known as a serious filmmaker, both in tone and narrative, it's not all heavy. Waiting Women leaves room for laughter leading to a light debate whether Bergman's touches of humor qualify his work as comedy.
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Ingmar Bergman - Summer Interlude (1951)
Mike and Nick talk more Bergman. They try to find that summer feeling with one of Bergman's earlier masterworks. At least that's what some say. The beginnings of some of Bergman's bigger ideas also start to take form here. The pair share their two cents and how this one differs from previous works. Find out Summer Interlude stacks up against Bergman's other works.
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2023 Review - Part Two
The conclusion of Mike and Nick's 2023 top 10 lists. Mike fights for his picks and Nick continues to love films no one else saw. Find out the very very best of 2023 according to FILMVERSATION.
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2023 Review - Part One
Mike and Nick explore their respective top 10 lists from 2023. Find out which films of 2023 the hosts thought were the very best. Be sure to listen for some serious surprises and films you may not have seen!
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Kelly Reichardt - First Cow & Showing Up
Mike and Nick review Kelly Reichardt's last two films: First Cow and Showing Up.Kelly Reichardt is a major cinematic voice in today's film landscape. She creates nuanced work with texture and insight. Nick fawns over the Capitalist critiques of First Cow and Mike praises Showing Up. Listen to find out how Reichardt's talents consistently show up in her films while offering something very unique in each one.
Customer Reviews
Honestly, Probably Too Smart for Me
The subject/title says it all. Interesting connections between two films and a deep discussion between them. I definitely don’t own enough Criterion collection flicks to be on their level but it’s nice to hear folks with thoughtful approaches to movies.