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How might a simple life constrain us more than we think? | "Pather Panchali" (1955) d. Satyajit Ray
Following past discussions on the indifference of nature in the face of mankind's modern ambitions, this week's episode delves into the hidden realit…
1 year, 3 months ago
What is the value of privacy? | "The Conversation" (1974) d. Francis Ford Coppola
Given a myriad of topical events, this week's episode focuses on Francis Ford Coppola's exploration of the fine line between agency and intimacy in h…
1 year, 3 months ago
What does noble desire look like? | "Malena" (2000) d. Giuseppe Tornatore
Following recent conversations about the virtue of protecting humanity, this week's episode examines how Guiseppe Tornatore's 2000 film, Malena, roma…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why should we care about the end of humanity? | "On the Beach" (1959) d. Stanley Kramer
Following on some recent episodes about macro-level existential threats and micro-level existential dread, this week's episode examines Stanley Krame…
1 year, 4 months ago
How far away are we from transformative experiences? | "Night on Earth" (1991) d. Jim Jarmusch
In this week's episode, we examine the power of dialogue in early 90s independent cinema, contemplating how Jim Jarmusch's 1991 classic, Night on Ear…
1 year, 4 months ago
Does anyone have chance at a decent life? | "Stand By Me" (1986) d. Rob Reiner
Following recent conversations about tacitly denying the three-dimensionality of all human beings, this week's episode examines the impact of death o…
1 year, 4 months ago
What do we desire in an ideal companion? | "Wallace and Gromit" (Various) d. Nick Park et al
With the release of the next instalment in Nick Park's Wallace and Gromit film series, this week's episode revisits some central motifs of the origin…
1 year, 5 months ago
How can we transcend life's inevitable tragedies? | "The Elephant Man" (1980) d. David Lynch
In honour of one of cinema's true heroes, this week's episode contemplates three varying interpretations of David Lynch's 1980 masterpiece, The Eleph…
1 year, 5 months ago
What kinds of people should we open up to? | "Leave Her to Heaven" (1945) d. John M. Stahl
Following recent conversations on confronting the darker parts of our psyche, this week's episode examines John M. Stahl's 1945 noir classic, Leave H…
1 year, 5 months ago
What does a true commitment to science really look like? | "I Origins" (2014) d. Mike Cahill
Following on from last week's discussion about seeking deep truths hidden in disconcerting places, this week's episode centres on Mike Cahill's 2014 …
1 year, 5 months ago