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.

Films for Today episodes:

February 16, 2025 What do we desire in an ideal companion? | "Wallace and Gromit" (Various) d. Nick Park et al
With the release of the next instalment in Nick Park's Wallace and Gromit film series, this week's episode revisits some central motifs of the original trilogy to contemplate the ideal traits we look for in a companion, be they personal or technological in nature.

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February 09, 2025 How can we transcend life's inevitable tragedies? | "The Elephant Man" (1980) d. David Lynch
In honour of one of cinema's true heroes, this week's episode contemplates three varying interpretations of David Lynch's 1980 masterpiece, The Elephant Man.

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February 02, 2025 What kinds of people should we open up to? | "Leave Her to Heaven" (1945) d. John M. Stahl
Following recent conversations on confronting the darker parts of our psyche, this week's episode examines John M. Stahl's 1945 noir classic, Leave Her to Heaven to discuss the challenges involved in bearing the deepest parts of ourselves to new companions.

We also briefly discuss:
Gilda (1946) d. Charles Vidor
Laura (1944) d. Otto Preminger and Rouben Mamoulian

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January 26, 2025 What does a true commitment to science really look like? | "I Origins" (2014) d. Mike Cahill
Following on from last week's discussion about seeking deep truths hidden in disconcerting places, this week's episode centres on Mike Cahill's 2014 film, 'I Origins', to contemplate the surprisingly vast purview of scientific enquiry.

We also briefly discuss:
Wild Strawberries (1957) d. Ingmar Bergman
White Noise (2022) d. Noah Baumbach

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January 19, 2025 'Big Fish' (2003) d. Tim Burton
Should we indulge the egos of our predecessors?

Following last week's conversation examining the sometimes fluid power dynamic between the young and old, this week's episode contemplates how wisdom can be extracted from aging generations, even if they see still themselves as the centre of the universe.

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'Better Man' (2024) d. Michael Gracy
'The Girl with the Needle' (2024) d. Magnus von Horn

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January 12, 2025 'The Innocents' (1961) d. Jack Clayton
How adept are we at perceiving looming danger?

With the release of Robert Eggers' adaptation of F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu, this week's episode looks to Jack Clayton's gothic masterclass in filmic manipulation, The Innocents, to examine our capacity to recognise imminent harm.

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Blue Velvet (1986) d. David Lynch
Nosferatu (1922) d. F. W. Murnau
Nosferatu (2024) d. Robert Eggers

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January 05, 2025 'A Complete Unknown' (2024) d. James Mangold
How open are you to change?

With the release of James Mangold's highly anticipated biopic of Bob Dylan, 'A Complete Unknown', this week's episode focuses on the paradoxes inherent to true artistry.

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'Inside Llewyn Davis' (2023) d. Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
'The Bikeriders' (2023) d. Jeff Nichols

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December 29, 2024 2024: A Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, this week's episode reflects on what episodes of the show and films onscreen you, the listeners, found most enjoyable in 2024.

Thank you all for joining us this year and we hope to see you again next year as Films for Today embarks into more bold and beautiful cinematic territory!

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December 22, 2024 'The Day of the Beast' (1995) d. Álex de la Iglesia
Why do righteous acts sometimes feel paradoxical?

In a second Christmas-themed episode for this year, we discuss Álex de la Iglesia 1995 black comedy, The Day of the Beast, to examine how it uses Christian mythology to illuminate absurdities in basic moral activity.

We also briefly discuss:
The Holiday (2006) d. Nancy Meyers
Heretic (2024) d. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods

Also, be sure to let us know what your favourite films of 2024 have been for next week's '2024: A Year in Review' episode.

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December 15, 2024 'Bad Santa' (2003) d. Terry Zwigoff w/ Eddie Bernasconi
Can even the most cynical be saved?

With the Christmas season upon us, this week's episode features special guest Eddie Bernsconi (Jimmy's brother) to examine the continuing relevance of Terry Zwigoff's 2003 black comedy 'Bad Santa'.

Also, be sure to let us know what your favourite films of 2024 have been for our '2024: A Year in Review' episode in two weeks.

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FAQs about Films for Today:

How many episodes does Films for Today have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.