MES Explores

By Xavier L & Allen S

Welcome to MES Explores (formerly Mise-en-Scène), a show where we look at all manner of films from around the world, and, more often than not, take a cerebral look at the story lines and deeper meanin... more

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How many episodes does MES Explores have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

MES Explores episodes:

January 05, 2021 The Founder (2016)
This week, Xavier and Allen take the wrapper off The Founder (2016), and pick apart the historical ingredients that made McDonald's what it is today.
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45min
December 29, 2020 The Tracker (2002)
In this episode, Xavier and Allen delve into Australian cinema to discuss the deeper themes within The Tracker (2002); exploring racism, prejudice, and morality.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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37min
December 22, 2020 Pa Paandi (2017)
This week, Xavier and Allen head to India, looking at Pa Paandi (2017), and explore the deeper tales of love, purpose, responsibility, and family values.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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46min
December 15, 2020 Leviathan (2014)
In this episode, Xavier and Allen enter the belly of the beast that is Leviathan (2014), and dive into the deep political, social, and religious allegory contained within this work of Russian cinema.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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44min
December 08, 2020 Ida (2013)
This week, Xavier and Allen take a look at Ida (2013), an Academy Award winning, Polish film, and explore the unexpected beauty of this cinematic masterclass.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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48min
December 01, 2020 Unbroken (2014)
In this episode, Xavier and Allen break-down Unbroken (2014), and discuss what works, what doesn't, and the difficulties and pitfalls biopics can, and often do, fall into.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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34min
November 24, 2020 The Old Guard (2020)
This week, Mise-en Scene pick apart Netflix's, The Old Guard (2020) and look at old tropes, new mistakes, and the future hopes for this action flick.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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41min
November 17, 2020 The Red Turtle (2016)
In this episode, Xavier and Allen take an especially cerebral look at Studio Ghibli's animated masterpiece, The Red Turtle (2016).
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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37min
November 10, 2020 Palm Trees in the Snow (2015)
This week Xavier and Allen dive deep into a Spanish work of historical fiction, Palm Trees in the Snow (2015), originally titled Palmeras en la Nieve.
Warning: Episode contains spoilers.
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33min
November 03, 2020 Snowpiercer (2013)
Xavier and Allen take an in-depth look at the story behind Snowpiercer (2013) and how elements from it can be drawn down to discuss current social and political issues.
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41min

FAQs about MES Explores:

How many episodes does MES Explores have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.