Breaking the 180

By Breaking the 180

In a time of dominant costumed franchises and postmodern experiments with lots of flash and little substance, renegade critics Alci Rengifo and Sebastian Carrasco break the 180 of the current cinema l... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

Breaking the 180 episodes:

March 31, 2026 Do We Recommend? [Episode 21]: "Dreams" & "Late Shift"
In our first DWR? for 2026, and twenty-first overall episode in this series, we take a peak at two formalist, international films helmed by writer-directors form Mexico and Switzerland. Do these modern filmmakers have something to say, or do they simply join the ever growing list of post-modern pretentious hacks? Find out on DWR? Episode 21!

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Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

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1h 20min
March 17, 2026Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man | A Poisoned Tree or Red Right Hand?
After 13 years, we are here to witness Thomas Shelby's final chapter. In the spirit of legendary films based on popular series like "X-Files" (X-Files Fight the Future) or "Breaking Bad" (El Camino), how does this film stand as a continuation of the cult series? More importantly, can it stand on its own two legs? Join us as we cover the strengths of this legendary series, its place as a WW2 film, and much more!

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Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

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— Instagram
— Facebook
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1h 34min
March 10, 2026Breaking it Solo [Episode 1]: Peaky Blinders (Series)
In a new sub-series for the podcast, Sebastian shares some more formal thoughts on the BBC Produced series about the historical Peaky Blinders!
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Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

Social Media__________
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— Instagram
— Facebook
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Letterboxd____________
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11min
March 04, 20262026 Winter Wrap-Up | Limonov, The Ballad / Epic: Elvis in Concert / Crime 101 / Arco
As we enter Spring, we wrap-up those fascinating films which kicked off 2026 with a bang!
Breaking the 180 | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/breaking180
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Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

Social Media__________
— YouTube Channel
— Instagram
— Facebook
— Twitter

Letterboxd____________
— Alci's Letterboxd
— Sebastian's Letterboxd
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1h 38min
February 20, 2026The BEST Films of 2025 | An Ode to Collective Memory
In our first big episode for 2026, we take a look at those very special works of celluloid which defined the past year. It's time for some bio-digital jazz, man!
Breaking the 180 | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/breaking180
Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link
Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

Social Media__________
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— Instagram
— Facebook
— Twitter

Letterboxd____________
— Alci's Letterboxd
— Sebastian's Letterboxd
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2h 27min
April 25, 2025Breaking the Convo [Episode 3]: Daniele Bolelli |"Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan"
In this special episode we sit down with the Drunken Taoist himself, Daniele Bolelli, host of the rip-roaring podcast History on Fire. Our subject is the 2007 epic “Mongol” and Genghis Khan but the conquerors’ road takes us into many other subject matters.
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Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, Danielle Bolelli, Azog the Defiler

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1h 25min
March 18, 2025Breaking the Tribute [Episode 2]: David Lynch
The passing of David Lynch not only marked the loss of one of the great modern directors, but a stark reckoning with the cultural rut we find ourselves in. In this special tribute episode, we discuss Lynch's lasting influence, his vision of life and America through surreal and personal dreamscapes, and what he represented artistically. From the personal to the sociological, this is our grappling with another great leaving us wondering what the future holds
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Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

Social Media__________
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— Facebook
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1h 23min
October 29, 2024HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (VOLUME III) "X-Files Fight the Future": The Legacy of Chris Carter, A Postmodern Prometheus
This year we celebrate the spooky season with a look back at “The X-Files: Fight the Future,” the groundbreaking 1998 movie that expanded the iconic ‘90s TV show. We also look at the wider themes and spooks of the show, which were always overseen by its creator, Chris Carter. Carter’s influence is an underrated force in modern media. Aliens, plagues, vaccines and the matchless chemistry between David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. This one has it all.

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Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

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Letterboxd____________
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2h 9min
October 09, 2024Do We Recommend? Episode 20: "Megalopolis"
In our latest movie recap, we break down legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's latest epic, "Megalopolis". We discuss the merits of this octogenarian's empiric ambitions, while also parsing out
what in the Sam Hill he was trying to say in the process. This Roman inspired film is nothing short of FASCINATING, which makes this episode is a doozy. So sit back and relax, as we try and figure out the age old question: are we watching a 21st century "Megapocalypse Now", or Francis Ford Coppola's Tommy Wiseau's "The Room"? Perhaps we settle on a easier one: Do We Recommend?
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Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

Social Media__________
— YouTube Channel
— Instagram
— Facebook
— Twitter

Letterboxd____________
— Alci's Letterboxd
— Sebastian's Letterboxd

Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link
Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
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1h 10min
September 17, 2024 Do We Recommend? Episode 19: "Close Your Eyes/Cerrar Los Ojos"
Where in the world has Victor Erice been for 30 years? Well that's a question only Erica can answer, but what we can tell you where he is in 2024, releasing a new feature film, "Close Your Eyes". In our new episode, we talk about who this Spanish auteur is, the material he explores in his three feature films, as well as attempt to answer the ultimate question: Do We Recommend?

LITTLE WHITE LIES: Victor Erice Interview

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Use CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.
Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design

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1h 20min

FAQs about Breaking the 180:

How many episodes does Breaking the 180 have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.