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Maturity in the Films of Sean Baker - 'Starlet' (2012), 'The Florida Project' (2017) & 'Red Rocket' (2021)
Season 3 Episode 1
In what circumstances do we value maturity? When is maturity necessary? Is maturity ever a dangerous illusion? In a 'Sacred Cinema' first, this week'…
4 years, 6 months ago
Modern Variations of Santa Claus - 'Die Hard' (1988), 'Bad Santa' (2003) & 'Krampus' (2015)
Season 2 Episode 14
Why does Santa Claus remain prominent? What is the essence of Santa Claus? What does it mean to 'believe'? Iterations and variations of St Nicholas h…
4 years, 7 months ago
Prostitution - 'Vivre Sa Vie' (1962), 'Tangerine' (2015) & 'Nights of Cabiria' (1957)
Season 2 Episode 13
In what circumstances do we experience exploitation? How should we understand the sex work industry? What is the way forward for the exploited? Looki…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Ick - 'Contempt' (1963), 'The Fly' (1986) & 'Another Year' (2010)
Season 2 Episode 12
How does it feel to be rejected? Why do we get 'the ick'? How should we respond when someone has 'the ick' in relation to us? In this episode, we loo…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Power of Silence - 'Silence' (2016), 'Good Morning' (1959) & 'Lost in Translation' (2003)
Season 2 Episode 11
Is silence ever courageous? What is the relationship between silence and social change? Is there anything beneficial about being silenced? In this we…
4 years, 7 months ago
Cyborgs - 'Tetsuo: The Iron Man' (1989), 'Aliens' (1986) & '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)
Season 2 Episode 10
Why are we so consumed by technology? Are we always fearful of technological advancements? What is our end goal in advancing technology? In this epis…
4 years, 8 months ago
Bodily Autonomy - 'Alien' (1979), 'Swallow' (2019) & 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1956)
Season 2 Episode 9
What does it feel like to lose control of the body? Where might a lack of control over the body lead us? Why do we want control over the body? In thi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Breaking Free - 'The Rock' (1996), 'Pickpocket' (1959) & 'Ace in the Hole' (1951)
Season 2 Episode 8
Why do we care about freedom? What does freedom feel like? What do we need to achieve a sense of freedom? In this episode, we take a look at three fi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Masks - 'Eyes Without a Face' (1960), 'Goodnight Mommy' (2014) & 'The Mask of Zorro' (1920)
Season 2 Episode 7
Why do we wear masks? How do masks affect our relationships with other people? Are there any benefits to being masked? Throughout human history, peop…
4 years, 8 months ago
Loving Powerful Women - 'Roman Holiday' (1953), 'Chocolat' (1983) & 'Notting HIll' (1999)
Season 2 Episode 6
How do empowered women experience love? Is the relationship between love and power gender-specific? How do we want to be loved? In this episode, we a…
4 years, 8 months ago