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Breaking the 180 episodes
- Do We Recommend? Episode 7: "El Conde" & "Rebel"
Today we travel to Chile, Belgium, and Syria, to discuss two interesting films tackling some of the most important events from the 20th and 21st century. Join us on this adventure as we chat about Pablo Larraín's "El Conde", a vampiric reinterpretation of Fascist dictator Agosto Pinochet, as well as Bilall Fallah & Adil El Arbi 's "Rebel", an intense portrait of a family impacted by the Syrian Civil War...and the dark paths some individuals will lead.
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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56 min - Breaking the Convo Episode 1: Bishal Dutta/It Lives Inside
In the premiere episode of Breaking the Convo, we present the recent Q&A we hosted with newcomer director Bishal Dutta, at a screening of his feature debut, "It Lives Inside," a horror thriller with an Indian-American perspective. The discussion took place at Dutta's alma mater, Santa Monica College, where he began his career as a student in the college's acclaimed film program. We discuss his journey from a director of notable shorts to now a feature filmmaker working with the studio behind "Get Out" and Michael Mann's upcoming "Ferrari."
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, Bishal Dutta, Neon
VIDEO INTERVIEW at SMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91y5zYu_JA&t=3s&ab_channel=SantaMonicaCollegeFilmProgram
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43 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 6: "RMN"
In this episode of "Do We Recommend?", we look at a fascinating Romanian film from Christian Mungiu, (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days), in which we dive into the aftershocks of the Soviet Union and and impending 21st century juggernaut: The European Union. We explore the disconnect between rural & city life, the compounding anger of the disenfranchised , and the sensitivity of a filmmaker who weaves together a dense, human narrative which seeks understanding, not condescension, if we have any hope for a slightly less bleak future.
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41 min - Chronicles of Mann (Volume 3): Mann's Americana [1992-2001]
In this special, extra-packed episode, we look at how Michael Mann's output in the 1990s and early 2000s cast a unique lens on American history. "The Last of the Mohicans" brings to life colonial America with poetic grit, "The Insider" tells a story of journalism and corporate censorship that has only grown in relevance, and "Ali" is a fractured portrait of the great American icon Muhammad Ali. This is the roots and progress of a nation as only Mann could frame it.
Timecodes
Last of the Mohicans: 7:00
The Insider: 1:39:00
Ali: 2:55:00
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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4 hr 3 min - Breaking the Tribute Episode 1: William Friedkin "Hurricane Billy"
In this special tribute we look back at the life, groundbreaking cinematic legacy and infectiously blunt character of the great William Friedkin, who has left us. The Exorcist, The French Connection, Sorcerer, Killer Joe...and that's just the start of his amazing catalogue. Dive into the Friedkin connection with us and then go check out the films!
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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1 hr 4 min - Barbenheimer & Black Rain (Shōhei Imamura)...The New American Prometheus?We dive right into the movie phenomenon of the year: The twin release of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." Need we say more? We look at the pros, cons and cultural impact of both films, and what they may be telling us about the future of movies. Along the way, we also touch on everything from feminism in cinema, media literacy and the looming shadow of nuclear war. As a side note, we invite you to check out our two-part discussion on "Watchmen," which thematically connects in interesting ways to our overview of "Oppenheimer." Sit back and enjoy.Special 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/31LHL2 hr 10 min
- Do We Recommend? Episode 5: "They Cloned Tyrone"
In our latest edition of Do We Recommend we look at a unique gem streaming right now on Netflix. They Cloned Tyrone is an excellent revival of the Blaxploitation genre while being a biting comedy about gentrification, race relations and the Black American experience. You laugh and ponder at the same time. Amid all the Barbenheimer pastel and nuclear noise, here's another film we highly recommend you make space for in a hyped summer.
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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31 min - Do We Recommend? Episode 4: "Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part 1"
In this edition of "Do We Recommend" we most certainly recommend "Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part 1," the latest, impressive installment in the 27-year-old franchise. Somehow, Tom Cruise and team have delivered another adventure that quickens the pulse with class, style and astounding visual feats. Hear us explain the how and why's.
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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49 min - Summer 2023 Movie Recap | "Across The Spider-Verse" or Will Animation Color the Way Forward for Peak Cinema?
We're back! In our first episode for 2023 we jump right into discussing the astounding achievement of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," animation as a key cinema art form, "Suzume," a few recommendations from Cannes and why superhero franchises are starting to grow mold. We also update you on our continuing Chronicles of Mann and what we're looking forward to for the rest of summer.
Special Thanks: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design
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1 hr 25 min - Chronicles of Mann (Volume 2): Of Miles and Manhunter [1979-1986]In episode 2 of the Chronicles of Mann, we start at the beginning of the director’s prolific career where films about men living on the edge, murderous psyches and life behind bars set the tones and themes that will frame much of his grand career.Special 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/sc2768/2 hr 45 min
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.