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- 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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Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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1 hr 20 min - Summer 2024 Movie Recap | Animation Domination
In a summer with record high temperatures, we've also seen a record high stinkers for the summer popcorn experience. However, once we step into the rich palettes of the animated landscape, the conservation takes on another shape entirely. In our 3rd annual Summer Recap, we look at three fascinating projects: "Robot Dreams", "Mars Express", and "Scavengers Reign".
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1 hr 57 min - Breaking the Convo Episode 2: "The Creator" | AI Propaganda or Utopian Promise?
In our latest LIVE conversation, we sat down with "Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein, SMC Public Policy Institute co-director and Dr. Amber Katherine, SMC philosophy professor", to discuss how The Creator draws visual parallels to Vietnam era images, and how late stage capitalism may lead to unregulated use of AI. But most importantly, does this major studio movie present a cinematic propaganda piece, or a utopia for our future? Find out and more on our latest BREAKING THE CONVO!
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Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute,
moderator Dr. Paul Klumpe, and PPI co-director Shari Davis.Social Media__________
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1 hr 5 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 18: "X-Men '97"
For Pride Month we are delving into one of pop cultures most famous allegories for under represented and marginalized groups: X-MEN. Animation once again holds its head high for a new golden age in the colorful medium. In this very special episode, we speak the merits of Beau DeMayo's leadership in the writing, the gorgeous anime inspired fight choreography, and its powerful, timeless allegories. But in order to find out how we connect all these threads, tune in to find out!
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1 hr 18 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 17: "FURIOSA : A Mad Max Saga"
We enter the mind, and Australian wasteland of George Miller, the visionary director who can make penguins dance, pigs talk in the city, and bring vehicular chaos to the post apocalypse. In our case, we check out Miller's direct prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road", which focuses on the praetorian FURIOSA. What do we think? You'll have to listen in order to find out.
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1 hr 2 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 16: "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes"Today, we launch ourselves into an ape-ocalypse 300 years in the future...or rather a Kingdom in the making. We chat about the new entry in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise revamp; made famous by the Caesar Cycle consisting of "Rise", "Dawn", and "War". Is this a worthy continuation of a much slept on franchise, and what is the appeal of movies evolving under the simian influence? Find out, and more on our latest "Do We Recommend?"Purest Mushrooms Affiliate Link: https://purestmushrooms.com?sca_ref=5610321.FyyTwfJ9KlUse CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.Produced by: Self-Exiled ProductionsSpecial Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & DesignSocial Media__________Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRU4sgYqu73QLJ1g-46voFQ/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking180podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077800341762Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breaking180Alci's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/alcirengifo115/Sebastian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sc2768/Jose’s Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/31LHL1 hr 12 min
- Chronicles of Mann (Volume 5): The Digital Underground Revolution [2004-2024]In our grand finale, we explore Michael Mann's late stage filmography, where his obsession with capturing the underbelly of American society using innovative digital technology sent shockwaves through the film industry. We explore Mann's rocky 2000s, a return to prestige TV, and how "Ferrari" might reframe these experiments. More importantly, what can this period in his 13 film catalogue signal for this legendary American director's future?Stay till the end to hear our official ranking of Mann's entire filmography.Jean-Baptiste ThoretSenses of Cinema | “Gravity of Flux: Michael Mann’s Miami Vice” https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2007/feature-articles/miami-vice/"Michael Mann: A Contemporary Retrospective"https://a.co/d/3GHnYb6Scout Tafoya“The Unloved”: The Unloved - Public EnemiesPurest Mushrooms Affiliate Link: https://purestmushrooms.com?sca_ref=5610321.FyyTwfJ9KlUse CODE Breaking180 at checkout for a 10% discount on all individual pack orders.Produced by: Self-Exiled ProductionsSpecial Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & DesignSocial Media__________Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRU4sgYqu73QLJ1g-46voFQ/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking180podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077800341762Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breaking180Alci's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/alcirengifo115/Sebastian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sc2768/Jose’s Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/31LHL4 hr 43 min
- "Civil War"... Is A Film That Gives Us Meaning?
In our latest discussion, we look into the divisive "Civil War", the latest feature hailing from British writer-director Alex Garland, who has made a reputation for innovative, impactful, yet deeply meaningful films. We look into his four film tenure, as well as the impact of war photography, some films which tackle the subject matter, and the many differing response to Garland's latest work.
And while we are at it, let's play a drinking game: Take a shot [use whatever appropriate substance for your age], every time Sebastian uses the world FILM.
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Sebastian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sc2768/1 hr 26 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 15: "The Wages of Fear" 2024 [Netflix]
In our latest "Recommend" episode, we chat about *checks notes*, a new Wages of Fear adaptation?? I bet nobody saw this on their 2024 bingo card. We most certainly have thoughts, so come on by for our spirited discussion, where we also share our love for the Clouzot masterpiece, and the two preceding remakes.
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Produced by: Self-Exiled Productions
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Social Media__________
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1 hr 4 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 14: "Spaceman"
In this episode, we look at the cosmic meditation of Johan Renck's "SPACEMAN", a new Netflix film about finding internal/external forgiveness and reconciliation. Find out MORE in this new episode!
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About Breaking the 180
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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…
landscape. They assess the latest releases and revive forgotten yet great titles from decades past, reaping what they sow in the process. No topic is off limit, no franchise is safe. Let weary travelers rest a spell for some engaging conversations and basking in a shared love for the defining medium of our time.