Mission 250 Podcast

This week, we follow up with last weeks episode with another Salles film. Releasing nearly three decades earlier, this film's documentary feel shows promise from the director. It is also the first Brazilian film to receive a best actor/actress Oscar nomination. Central Station (1998), directed by Walter Salles.

This week, we watch last years winner of the Best International Film academy award. This film is a passion project from renowned Brazilian director, who spent 7 years making this film, which is a true story about a family he knew when he was a child, and the events that unfolded to that family during the military occupation of Rio De Janeiro in the 70's. I'm Still Here (2024), directed by Walter Salles.

This week, we watch the first original screenplay from writer/director Ryan Coogler in over a decade. After solidifying his reputation with big budget series films (Creed, Black Panther), Coogler returns to original screenplays, and returns to film (IMAX). What results is one of the most wildly entertaining theater going experiences in years. Even if the horror genre generally turns you away, give this one a shot. Sinners (2025), directed by Ryan Coogler.

This week, we move on to Part 3 of the final film of the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), directed by Peter Jackson.

This week, we move on to Part 2 of the final film of the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), directed by Peter Jackson.

This week, we finish the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), directed by Peter Jackson.

This week, we finish with the second film in the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Jackson.

This week, we continue with the second film in the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Jackson.

This week, we move into the second film in the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Jackson.

Part 3!

This week, we dive into the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien's novels into accessible blockbusters that don't sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), directed by Peter Jackson.