The Flick Lab Karri Ojala, Henrik Telkki

In this episode of the podcast, Karri and Henrik dive into the charms of Mission Impossible and examine the first film in the franchise. Karri questions the greatness of the 1996 classic. Both hosts also explore the idea whether or not the first film contains a foundational formula for the franchise to follow, and if not, what then is the blueprint of the Mission Impossible franchise, and what are the elements that have lasted to this day. The Flick Lab dissects the origins of this Tom Cruise blockbuster franchise in what is the first of three Mission Impossible episodes.
Films covered in this episode:
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell.

Why are the Jurassic Park / World Sequels so bad? Karri and Henrik tackle this question, the entire franchise, and discuss the latest entry, Jurassic World: Dominion. Talking points include Spielberg and his family plots, tactile dimensions, the feeling of first time awe, self-awareness of The Lost World, character build issues and legacy characters,  whether Jurassic movies are franchise compatible or not, Dominion's identity, and other topics.
Films covered in this episode:
Jurassic Park (1993) - Steven Spielberg
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) – Steven Spielberg
Jurassic Park 3 (2001) – Joe Johnston
Jurassic World (2015) – Colin Trevorrow
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – J.A. Bayona
Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) – Colin Trevorrow

Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell. Episode image by Lothar Dieterich.

In this episode of the podcast, the Finnish media mavens Karri and Henrik present the part 2 of their captivating cinematic exploration. In this exciting installment, the hosts delve deep into their cinematic experiences from the past year, featuring a selection of films from 2022 and beyond.
Join Karri and Henrik on a journey through the dark and foreboding Finnish horror genre, meditative and introspective Japanese pieces, and high-octane American action thrillers. Along the way, our intrepid hosts offer unique insights and perspectives that will both entertain and enlighten, providing a fascinating guide to the world of cinematic splendor and shenanigans.
Discover the hidden gems that you simply can't afford to miss, and receive an advance warning of the cinematic disappointments that are best left to wither away.
Films covered in this episode:
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic (2021)
Hatching (Pahanhautoja, 2022)
Lapland Odyssey (2010)
Girl Picture (Tytöt tytöt tytöt, 2022)
A Snake of June (2002)
What Did Jack Do? (2017)
Don't Look Now (1973)
The Guilty (Den skyldige, 2018)
The Guilty (2021)
Don't Look Up (2021)
2019 Il Ultimo Silenzio (2004)
Still Walking (2008)
2039 Il Ultimo Silenzio (2022)
The Man From Nowhere (2010)
The Menu (2022)
A Bag of Marbles (Un sac de billes, 2017)
The Midnight Club (TV, 2022)
The Sandman (TV, 2022)
Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell. Additional music from 'ENIGMA vol.2' by Aim to Head. Episode image by Gerd Altmann.

In this episode of the podcast, get ready for a cinematic adventure as media pros Karri and Henrik dive into their movies watched in the past year - including films from 2022 and beyond. From Hollywood blockbusters to international and indie gems, this is an inside look at the films that they simply couldn't get enough of and the ones that left them feeling disappointed. Along the way, they'll share their unique insights and perspectives, providing you with an entertaining and informative guide to the world of cinematic splendor. Tune in to discover the films you can't afford to overlook and get an advance warning of the duds you can leave gathering dust. Look for the part 2 of this episode next week.

Films covered in this episode:
Departures (Okuribito, 2008)
The Green Knight (2021)
Top Gun (1986)
Glass Onion (2022)
The Kid Detective (2020)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
X (2022)
Pearl (2022)
Pinocchio (1940)
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
Creepshow (TV, 2019-)
Jack Reacher (2012)
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
Don't Breathe 2 (2021)
The Last Samurai (2003)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell. Additional music from 'ENIGMA vol.2' by Aim to Head. Episode image by Gerd Altmann.

On December 6th every year, during Finnish Independence Day, hundreds of thousands of Finns gather around the telly to catch the movie they've seen countless times - The Unknown Soldier - in one of its three incarnations. The Winter War, however, is the lesser known Finnish war film, crushed under the fame of the aforementioned giants. Does The Winter War deserve its share of the limelight, however?

Films covered in this episode:

The Winter War (1989) (Talvisota)

Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell.

Cancer. It's a universal concept that we all have heard about or know about. Despite all of our differences, there's more in life that connects us than divides us, and sometimes those shared experiences may veer to the unpleasant, such as cancer and death. Does even cinema fear cancer? Do any films about cancer exist, or is the concept being actively avoided, even in movies that are supposedly cancer movies? Also, can cancer be funny? Join The Flick Lab for another round of movies as we delve on these topics and discuss 4 movies about cancer.
Films covered in this episode:
Wit (2001)
Tig (2015)
Ikiru (1952)
Cries & Whispers (1972)
Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell.