The Conversation - A Nordic Film Podcast

Everybody’s talking about it. It’s episode 70 and the boys tackle the now infamous mini-series Chernobyl. The sheer horribleness of it all and the exquisite craftsmanship; the study of the human spirit, the suppressive ideology and rich history of the USSR. Vodka and blood. Na zdorov'ye!

Our conversation about Chernobyl starts at 20:48

This episode contains a soundclip from Chernobyl. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina. The introduction has sound clips from freesound.org recorded by klankbeeld, pfranzen, jongrubbs, felix.blume, deleted_user_54, and johnnythesalesman.

It’s episode 69 and we continue to browse our back catalogue. This time it’s Ron Howard’s classic ode to family life, Parenthood. Very 80’s Hollywood, very funny and very appropriate for this time in our lives.

Our conversation about Parenthood starts at 23:40

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-069

This episode contains a soundclip from Parenthood (1989). The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

It’s not just the mouse folks. Today Rune and Tryggvi look at the film that built an empire, Disney’s 1937 masterpiece Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Just how good is it, and why? And what happens if you put on your feminist specs and really look at it?

Our conversation about Snow White starts at 28:57

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-068

This episode contains a soundclip from Snow White (1937). The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

In an epic battle of explorers of worlds, benders of time and space, it’s Brit Marling vs Terry Gilliam. Who is the genius and who is the poser? Today’s main feature is Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys and to complement that we finish season 2 of The OA. Hissss!

Our discussion of The OA Season 2 episode 6 through 8 starts at 16:00 and 12 Monkeys at 1:06:22.

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-067

This episode contains a soundclips from The OA and 12 Monkeys. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

The boys go full nineties and look at Danish cult film Let’s Get Lost. And as if the baggy pants aren’t profound enough, there are always the next 3 episodes of the OA. Beware the talking octopus.

Our discussion of The OA Season 2 episode 3 through 5 starts at 10:53, Let's Get Lost at 50:35, and a special announcement at 1:24:28!

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-066

This episode contains a soundclips from The OA and Let's Get Lost. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

Finally, it’s the Ozu episode. The boys hit the Tatami mat and tackle his 1953 masterpiece: Tokyo Story. Is it the right film to watch on week 40 of your pregnancy? Then, the direct opposite: The first two episodes of the new series of The OA. It’s a detailed discussion about the full 140 mind-bending (or mind-numbing, depending on who you ask) minutes of them. Plus, surprisingly detailed birth stories from the perspective of two men. A little bit different this time.

Our conversation about The OA Season 2 episode 1+2 starts at 30:00 and Tokyo Story at 1:02:40.

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-065

This episode contains a soundclips from the trailers of The OA and Tokyo Story. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

As CPH:DOX is starting today, wine aficionado Rune and Marvel-father Tryggvi enter the trenches with Peter Jackson’s new documentary They Shall Not Grow Old. Also, the 17 hour long drone-doc Leaving Neverland gets discussed in excruciating, slowly flying-over-Neverland detail. That, the sleep-training of 3 year olds, some very pregnant ladies and some very strong beer. Hold on tight.

Our conversation about Leaving Neverland starts at 26:55 and They Shall Not Grow Old at 49:52

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-064

This episode contains a soundclips from the trailers of Leaving Neverland and They Shall Not Grow Old. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

Like them or loathe them, the Oscars are… there. We needed to clear the decks and therefore we talk about a few of the films most lauded at this year’s awards. Green Book, BlacKkKlansman, Roma, A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody and Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse get a breezy, not-so-deep look from the boys. Oscars, be gone!

We're talking about Blackkklansman at 19:43, Green Book at 29:00, A Star is Born at 44:51, Bohemian Rhapsody at 59:18, ROMA at 1:11:30, and finally Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at 1:27:52.

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-063

This episode contains a soundclips from the trailers of Blackkklansman, Green Book, A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, ROMA and Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

We’re back! It’s been quite a ride, we’re a little battered and bruised but definitely ready to go. And we go big, as the main feature is Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite, along with discussion about his singular, weird cinematic universe. And finally, we have some very exciting news.

Our conversation about The Favourite starts at 34:16

You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-062

This episode contains a soundclips from the trailer of The Favourite. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina

Unfortunately, due to life getting in the way, we have to take another break this week. As a consolation, we have some relevant stuff for you from our catalogue. We feel that maybe this is the perfect time to reflect on the institution that is the Oscars and in that spirit we have decided to rerun episode 38 with our discussion about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, which got nominated for a bunch of Oscars and won two. If you haven’t heard this one, it’s a doozy. Next time, we’ll be back with a vengeance, and we might have an announcement or two.

This episode contains a soundclips from the trailer of Three Billboards. The intro music has soundclips from Blue Velvet, The Conversation, and Ex Machina