minutiae ex machina

robert e g black

covering one minute of the film 'ex machina' each tuesday, exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, gender roles, and the meaning of life. one show of an existential trilogy along with 'the groundhog day project: minute by minute' and 'eternal sunshine of the spotless minute'.

  1. Episode 1

    the levels of programming

    an overview of three levels of programming in film as well as connecting this podcast to two others, with passing reference to the allegory of the cave. #exmachina#moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    the levels of programming

  2. Episode 2

    to reach a certain level of logic

    oscar isaac's looks, office divisions, bad coding, and supply runs, among other things, as caleb gets an important email. guests: dave pallas (five minutes of mystery) & sean german (next scene podcast) #exmachina #moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    to reach a certain level of logic

  3. Episode 3

    the amount of secrecy and restrictions

    helicopter travel, large estates, on-set accidents, alex garland's directing tics, the lack of characters named nathan, and caleb as a.i. guest: bubbawheat (it's time to rewind) #exmachina #moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    the amount of secrecy and restrictions

  4. Episode 4

    the whole process is fascinating to me

    societal programming, religion, the film's reputation, Species, nudity and the male gaze, and film age ratings.  guest: luke allen (the love, rosie podcast) #exmachina #moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    the whole process is fascinating to me

  5. Episode 5

    am i gonna get locked in by androids?

    android neck noises, doomsday tiny homes, the jurassic park theme and schubert's sonata 21, men and women playing each other, and the male gaze.   guest: podcast socialite alice lauren   #exmachina   #moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    am i gonna get locked in by androids?

  6. Episode 6

    just as the film wants

    i am alone this week, discussing my old after the film youtube reviews, my recent one dollar review of tick, tick... boom!, and nathan's manipulative introduction to caleb and to the audience.   #exmachina   #moviesbyminutes   the tick, tick... boom! review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/one-dollar-tick-59733156   the ex machina scene breakdown video: https://youtu.be/ugiuxvntrce   support my shows on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lemmingdrops ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    just as the film wants

  7. Episode 7

    because he watched too many 80s films

    caleb's expectations, orchestrating the first meeting, sexual objectification, programming of gender, and packaged individualism.   guest: sarah black, my cohost on pump up the minute and five minute arrival, host of life as a playlist, and my wife.   #exmachina   #moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    because he watched too many 80s films

  8. Episode 8

    an onslaught of prickishness

    mentalism, american psycho, 28 days later, doublethink, a rat in a maze, silicon valley, ian malcolm, the born sexy yesterday trope, caleb's fate, and ex machina the musical. guest: austin prior (malkovich malkovich minute minute) #exmachina #moviesbyminutes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    an onslaught of prickishness
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covering one minute of the film 'ex machina' each tuesday, exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, gender roles, and the meaning of life. one show of an existential trilogy along with 'the groundhog day project: minute by minute' and 'eternal sunshine of the spotless minute'.

Information

  • Creator
    robert e g black
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © lemming drops studio
  • Show Website
    minutiae ex machina