January 29, 2025

42: When the Power of Cinema Takes Over (CINEMA PARADISO)

1 hour

What is the relationship between the movies we love and the stories we live? This is a question we explore with on this podcast. But in this episode, we examine the pitfalls of our own premise through one of the most acclaimed films of all time: CINEMA PARADISO. Nick leads us through this intimate installment of our "I Am the Protagonist" series. Nestled within this so-called love letter to the movies is a cautionary tale about the dangers of projecting our worldviews onto others. We also wrestle with the iconic ending, which might be more tragic than you think.

Introduction (0:00)

Why We Chose CINEMA PARADISO (1:05)

A Love Letter to Cinema? (6:40)

Torn Between Two Worlds (14:58)

Cinema's Prevailing Influence (23:25)

The Ending: Hopeful or Tragic? (35:44)

Nick & Toto (47:33)

Conclusion (55:31)

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