The Cinephile's Aisle

The Cinephile's Aisle
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Two film haters and a microphone covering cinema classics, box office blockbusters, and everything in between!

  1. Oct 15

    Episode 38: Director Special: Oskar Nilsson, TAPE, and the Next Bond

    London director Oskar Nilsson lost one of his lead actors the day before shooting TAPE. He recast it in 15 minutes. Steve's out this week, so it's just me and Oskar going through his films, from Father Daughter, which he made at 17 and shot partly on 16mm, to TAPE, an exciting French-language short he shot across Paris and London. We get into why so much of his work circles back to second chances, getting starstruck by the back of Michael Fassbender's head, and the post-credit scene for TAPE that never got made. He also walks me through THE WAV, his music series with Cole that opens in Taroudant, Morocco. Then it turns into a solid film chat. Oskar gives Nolan's The Odyssey a 9 out of 10, and by the end of our Bond argument I'm conceding ground on Callum Turner. Chapters 00:00 Oskar's background: Sweden, St Lucia, London 02:48 Early films: Father Daughter to Old Man, Con Man 07:47 Why a young director keeps making films about second chances 10:21 Influences: Steve McQueen, Nolan, Jacques Audiard 12:08 Cassavetes and getting real performances 14:07 Making TAPE in Paris and London 21:04 The TAPE post-credit scene that never got shot 28:08 THE WAV: building a song from scratch in Morocco 39:13 What Oskar's watching: The Bureau and the Pusher trilogy 40:21 Nolan's The Odyssey 46:03 Slow Horses and British spy TV 48:42 Who should be the next Bond? 56:05 What's next for Oskar 57:55 Where to find Oskar Follow Oskar Instagram: @dir.oskar TAPE: @tapeshortfilm Website: nilssonfilms.com My recommendation from the episode: If I Go, Will They Miss Me If you liked this one, follow the show and send it to a friend who loves film. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  2. Sep 27

    Episode 37: "Letterboxd 101: A Cinephile's Guide to Rating Movies"

    Before The New York Times inevitably completes its $300M acquisition of Letterboxd and puts reviews behind a paywall, Ofili and Steve decided it was finally time to settle the dilemma: how do you Letterboxd? Some people believe you only reserve 5's for masterpieces, some believe 3.5 star is the average, while some believe you should never put a heart on a 1-2 star film. Ofili and Steve explain what their hearts on a movie mean. They also list out their various ratings for different movies, including Ofili's insistence that SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is not a 5 star movie. Fun episode for anyone who's seen any film ever! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  3. Aug 5

    Episode 36: "Disclosure Day"

    TCA returns to break down Steven Spielberg’s new alien film, Disclosure Day, debating whether it delivers the emotional and world-building highs expected from his sci‑fi legacy. They also discuss the movie’s themes of truth, faith, government secrecy, and humanity uniting amid looming world conflict, while questioning whether “disclosure” alone is satisfying without showing what happens next. Let us know what you think via any of the links below! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  4. Mar 12

    Episode 35: "And The Oscar Goes To..."

    "Lights, Camera, Action," or in 2026, Ballet, Opera, Cats! As what must be the longest awards season ever comes to a close, TCA joins in on the fun(?) with our annual ballots! Will SINNERS - the most nominated film ever - take home the big one? Will F1 join FORD v FERRARI as racecar films to take Film Editing away from the Best Picture winner? Is the third time the charm for bad-boy-of-the-month Timothée Chalamet? Listen to Ofili, Misgana, and Steve argue it all and let us know what you think! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  5. Feb 28

    Episode 34: "MY FATHER'S SHADOW" feat. Ese & TMT

    Steve (one-half of TCA) taps on TMT, co-host of SubmaRoach, and Ese, PM at Fatherland, to discuss all things MY FATHER'S SHADOW. Both making their TCA Debuts, we start off with learning more about their creative journey so far before shifting gears into Nigeria's first official selection at the Cannes Film Festival by the Davies Brothers. What exactly does June 12, 1993 mean to the nation? Is the character Folarin dead or alive? What was the reasoning behind including the Abike plotline? Dive into this episode  (our best yet) to get your answers and more in this TCA must-watch! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  6. Feb 8

    Episode 33: "Filmmaker Spotlight: Ikem Okeke & MARTY SUPREME"

    TCA favorite Ikem Okeke, writer and director of HUSBANDRY (2021), returns to TCA as part of #TCAShorts, a segment where we highlight filmmakers whose works include short films. Okeke talks the artists he is influenced by, the stories he is inspired by, and questions he wishes to ask (or answer) through art. TCA then switches gears into A24's sport odyssey, MARTY SUPREME. Timothée Chalamet, a Safdie divorce, and somehow 2008 NBA champion Kevin Garnett are at the forefront of this conversation. Stick around till the end to hear what each host is excited for in 2026, and a very special announcement! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  7. Jan 26

    Episode 32: "#AnneHathaway2026"

    One of the most anticipated film years ahead, buckle up for 2026. We get into this year's most anticipated releases (10:07), starting with Anne Hathaway's massive upcoming slate (10:47) and a debate about whether Greta Gerwig's evolution from indie filmmaker to mainstream director is something to celebrate or question (16:31). We preview the blockbusters everyone's talking about (23:27) and ask if franchise fatigue is real with major releases on hold or returning (26:17). From The Odyssey to Wuthering Heights and everything in between (26:42), we cover what's worth the hype. The conversation heats up when we discuss the explosion of music biopics, including that controversial Michael Jackson movie (28:28), and then land on our most spirited debate: has A24 officially gone mainstream or are they still the indie champion we fell in love with? (34:46). We wrap things up talking film festivals and why smaller productions still matter (45:27), plus give you the full 2026 release calendar breakdown (47:43). Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

  8. Jan 10

    Episode 31: "ETERNITY"

    "If there was a real version of ETERNITY, do you think you've lived your happiest years?"  TCA (with Misgana promoted to co-host!) are not pulling back punches with A24's afterlife romantic comedy centered around life after death. Starting off with this recent wave of 'throuple' films (7:00), you can listen to Steve's fascination with 'yaoi' and 'yuri' before Misgana shares her frustrations with Joan, the lead character, and her recklessness (13:20). Ofili introduces the two versions of love that shaped Joan's decision making (29:30), the trio marvel at the film's set design (50:40), and wrap up on the question of comfort in death vs the anxiety of the uncertain (55:30). TCA Verdict: 7.3/10. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @CinephilesAisle.

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Two film haters and a microphone covering cinema classics, box office blockbusters, and everything in between!

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  • Creator
    The Cinephile's Aisle
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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