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Join two films fans on their cinematic journey. Mike and Nick will explore various themes and subjects in the movies they watch. Their goal is to cultivate rewarding conversation about film and uncover the things that make movies truly special.
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Mike and Nick dive into 1940's Disney animation peak, Fantasia. Mike's held Fantasia in high regard for some time, while this is Nick's first exposure to the animated wonder. Find out how captivating Nick found the 64-year old animated symphony and if it still holds up. The pair decide to examine how it compares to the end of the century went Disney brought back the novel idea for a more modern iteration. Does the latest offering match or surpass the original. Are the pessimists about 2000 ri...
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography.Whether it's through the intricate portrayal of complex women or the stark representation of gender dynamics, Bergman's films invite us intimate invitations into the characters' minds and pasts.Despite being known as a serious filmmaker, both in tone and narrative, it's not all heavy. Waiting Women leaves room for laughter leading to a light debate whether Bergman's touches of humor qualify his work as comedy.
Mike and Nick talk more Bergman. They try to find that summer feeling with one of Bergman's earlier masterworks. At least that's what some say. The beginnings of some of Bergman's bigger ideas also start to take form here. The pair share their two cents and how this one differs from previous works. Find out Summer Interlude stacks up against Bergman's other works.
The conclusion of Mike and Nick's 2023 top 10 lists. Mike fights for his picks and Nick continues to love films no one else saw. Find out the very very best of 2023 according to FILMVERSATION.
Mike and Nick explore their respective top 10 lists from 2023. Find out which films of 2023 the hosts thought were the very best. Be sure to listen for some serious surprises and films you may not have seen!
Mike and Nick review Kelly Reichardt's last two films: First Cow and Showing Up.Kelly Reichardt is a major cinematic voice in today's film landscape. She creates nuanced work with texture and insight. Nick fawns over the Capitalist critiques of First Cow and Mike praises Showing Up. Listen to find out how Reichardt's talents consistently show up in her films while offering something very unique in each one.
Happy Valentine's Day! Mike and Nick shoot their Cupid's arrow at each other with two top romance films. Mike aims at Nick with seductive music and vibrant colours in Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love (2000). Nick takes an alternative approach by depressing Mike into loving him with Michael Haneke's Amour (2012). Enjoy the compare and contrast exercise around two of the most romantic, but starkly different, films of all time.
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Bergman's filmography. Bergman enters the 50's with his story following a couple who met in the orchestra and navigate all the drama that ensues in their lives. Nick calls this film Bergman's "great foreshadowing." Find out why in this episode.
Mike and Nick complete The Apu Trilogy with Apur Sansar from 1959. The two hosts have become enamoured with Satyajit Ray's breathtaking human drama and await to find out the conclusion of our beloved Apu. How does the evolution of characters progress and how do the changes in settings affect their journeys? How does Ray deploy his expressionism and symbology to produce palpable scenes?
Happy Halloween!Our good friend Jackie joins Mike and Nick to look at one of the most legendary horror films: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.It's a new watch for Mikeand Jackie and a beloved classic for Nick. Find out if the gang thinks the strange geometry of German Expressionism is as jaw droppingly fascinating as Nick.
Happy Halloween! Mike and Nick get spooky for the season and watch the J-Horror that kicked off a slew of other horror films across the globe. What does director Hideo Nakata do to make a video tape so spooky? Does it still hold up and worth its legacy's name? Find out on this episode.
Mike and Nick check in on Apu in the second entry of Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy, Aparajito (1956). We move from the naturalistic world of a Bengal village to the city. Apu's wonder and curiosity grows and leads him down new paths and toward new adventures. How does the second entry of The Apu Trilogy compare to the second? How does Ray present the new world to a growing boy?
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Bergman's filmography. Still in the early stages of his career, the duo examine how Bergman's work is evolving and perfecting. Is this closer to the Bergman we know today?
Mike and Nick celebrate their third season with a beloved and prestigious trilogy: Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy. The first entry, Pather Panchali (1955) introduces Apu, the titular character as he makes his way through the beautiful poetry of real life's ups and downs. How does Ray introduce and maintain the identities of each character? How does Ray use the environment to build a palpable experience? These questions and more are discussed.
Mike and Nick continue their jounrey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography. How is Bergman's craft and technique evolving? Or staying the same?
Mike and Nick take a look at Brian De Palma's Mission Impossible (1996) and compare it to the series' most recent iteration, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). The hosts follow the trajectory of the series as its branding has changed and grown. Does it matter who does the stunts? What does it mean to have a movie be an event?
On this episode, Mike and Nick examine two of Jane Campion's works: The Piano (1993) & The Power of the Dog (2021). The Power of the Dog racked up 12 Oscar nominations and The Piano ranks on the top 100 of Sight and Sound. It is time the two hosts look at this director. How does Campion weave her stories and create the captivating dynamics between characters?
Hosts, Mike and Nick, are joined by good friend Dave to discuss two films focused on... men: Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men (1957) and Rob Reiner's A Few Good Men (1992).The group discusses the power of each film's dialogue and how convincing the drama is. Does 12 Angry Men live up its reputation? Can Mike and Nick handle the truth?
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography. How does the second earliest film in the Criterion boxset stack up against the previous film and his greater body of work?For dedicated listeners, tune in to hear Nick's shocking opinion.
Mike and Nick take a critical look at Ari Aster's newest film, Beau is Afraid. The three hour paranoiac epic takes ambition to new heights. Does one of Mike's favourite modern directors rise to the occasion? Find out how the duo feels about one of this year's most divisive films.
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