Films for Today

By Jimmy Bernasconi | 2XXFM

Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi (‘Sacred Cinema’, ABC Radio), ‘Films for Today’ explores how the art of cinema can help us understand the social, cultural and political issues that currently trouble us. Ea... more

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The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.

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February 08, 2026 Who should we listen to? | "Donnie Darko" (2001) d. Richard Kelly
Following recent conversations about the trickiness of listening to one's conscience and the appeal of the alien and in a oppressively absurd world, this week's episode examines the competing sources of motivation depicted in Richard Kelly's 2001 cult classic, Donnie Darko.

We also briefly discuss:
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) d. Joel and Ethan Coen

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February 01, 2026 Are you The One? | "The Fisher King" (1991) d. Terry Gilliam
Following recent conversations about the disposability of material attachments and the generative aspect of consciousness, this week's episode examines the nature of the self and identity through the lens of Terry Gilliam's underrated masterpiece from 1991, The Fisher King.

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On the Waterfront (1954) d. Elia Kazan
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January 25, 2026 What is the participatory aspect of cinema and reality itself? | "Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One" (1968) d. William Greaves w/ Bhenn Tonks
In this week's episode, we are joined by special guest Bhenn Tonks to contemplate the relationship between the observer and the observed in examining William Greaves’ 1968 experimental triumph, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One."

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January 18, 2026 How do you overcome the alpha male? | "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" (2004) d. Rawson Marshall Thurber
Following recent conversations about ambition and masculinity, this week's episode compares the pop psychology archetypes of the alpha and omega males in examining the 2004 comedy classic Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.

We also briefly discuss:
Step Brothers (2008) d. Adam McKay

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January 11, 2026 What is the fate of the basic man? | "The Man Who Wasn't There" (2001) d. Joel Coen
Following a recent conversation about the fate of the exceptional, this week's episode asks a similar, yet almost completely opposite question, in its examination of Joel Coen's 2001 drama, The Man Who Wasn't There.

We also discuss:
Edward Scissorhands (1990) d. Tim Burton
Office Space (1999) d. Mike Judge
American Beauty (1999) d. Sam Mendes
Fight Club (1999) d. David Fincher

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January 04, 2026 How might we respond to an uninspiring world? | "The Shining" (1980) d. Stanley Kubrick
As post-festive season depression kicks in (for some), this week's episode contemplates the downwind effects of a chaotic worldview in examining the disorienting cinematic blizzard that is Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic, The Shining.

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December 28, 2025 2025: A Year in Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we conclude this year's discussions with our annual roundup episode.
Big thanks to everyone who has tuned in this year. We hope to see you again in 2026!

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December 21, 2025 What is the fate of the exceptional? | "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) d. Tim Burton
With Christmas just days away and 2025 coming to a close, this week’s episode brings together many of this year's recurring topics, while exploring the underlying themes of the season, by exploring Tim Burton’s 1990 masterpiece, Edward Scissorhands.

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December 14, 2025 Do we truly see what we already have? | "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999) d. Stanley Kubrick
It's Christmas, and in light of recent discussions about the allure of debauchery and seeking justice from our romantic partners, it is only fitting that we spend some time this festive season discussing Stanley Kubrick's 1999 erotic drama, Eyes Wide Shut.

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December 07, 2025 Can a lot come from a little? | "Fantasia" (1940) d. Various
In light of past conversations about weaponised intellect and the relatively dramatic times in which we are living, this week's episode focuses on Disney's original dialogue-free musical anthology film, Fantasia.

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FAQs about Films for Today:

How many episodes does Films for Today have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.