Mind Frames Podcast - Episode 79: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Overview: In this episode, Michael and Dave delve into the newest installment of the Mad Max universe, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Directed by George Miller, this film explores the origin story of Imperator Furiosa, previously portrayed by Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road, now played by An…

The Complexities of "Civil War" and the Intricacies of Alex Garland's Direction In this episode of "Mindframes," hosts Dave and M.W. Cockerill delve into Alex Garland's latest film, "Civil War," exploring its portrayal of a polarized America and the role of media in war contexts. The discussion traverses Garland's filmography, highlighting his dist…

Episode 76, "Navigating the Sands of Dune Part Two" Episode Summary: In this enthralling episode, Michael and Dave embark on a journey through the expansive deserts of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune Part Two." From the continuation of Paul Atreides' epic saga to the deep philosophical underpinnings of messianism and political intrigue, the hosts dissect …

Dave and Michael discuss their five go-to movies for 2023, along with some initial Oscar reactions, and a lot of honorable mentions. The Mindframe(s) must-sees of 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Oppenheimer Barbie The HoldoversBy Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

Anaita Wali Zada as Donya Jeremy Allen White as Daniel Gregg Turkington as Dr. Anthony Hilda Schmelling as Joanna Avis See-tho as Fan Siddique Ahmed as Salim Taban Ibraz as Mina Timur Nusratty as Suleyman Eddie Tang as Ricky Jennifer McKay as Lin Divya Jakatdar as Amaya Fazil Seddiqui as Aziz Molly Noble as Molly Enoch Ku as Jason Sich Liu as Resta…

This episode’s topics Start - 18:23 Greta Gerwig and the people who made Barbie 18:23 - 41:35 Mindframes reviews Conversation 1: Barbie and the Millennial experience Conversation 2: IP in films, are more toys movies coming (yes) Film info Imdb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/ Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her…

In this episode of Mindframe(s), Michael and Dave discuss Christopher Nolan's new film, Oppenheimer. Our hosts praise the film's technical achievements and discuss the flaws and triumphs of the titular character in the non-spoiler section. Cillian Murphy gives a stunning performance, and you'll have to listen to find out how much forgiveness and sy…

The Flash Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneBy Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

Introduction: Welcome to "Mindframe(s)", the podcast where Dave and Michael try to pull themes and ideas relevant to our modern world from the world of movies. Overview: In this episode, Dave and Michael discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and its portrayal of America's complicated, diverse, and intersected youth. Timestamps: 00:00 - 20:29 …

Blackberry is a comedy that won't waste your minutes.By Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

Ari Aster's new surreal film Beau is Afraid is more likely to leave you confused than fearful, but Michael and Dave love it all the same. 00:00 - 00:57 Intro and synopsis 00:57 - 09:14 Is Ari Aster a millennial master? 09:14 - 19:02 Joaquin Phoenix and the cast 19:02 - 24:39 Spoiler Free reviews 24:39 - 33:25 The world construct of Beau is Afraid 3…

Dave and Michael tackle the outrageous world of "Renfield," a film that follows the comical journey of Dracula's henchman as he tries to break free from what has been reframed in modern terms as a toxic codependent relationship with the notorious Count. Nicolas Cage delivers a full-Cage performance as Dracula. Renfeild offers a feast of side-splitt…

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Dave and Michael recommend five movies from 2022 that you shouldn't miss. We discuss why we chose these and why they scream, "2022." We abuse the word "zeitgeist" for your enjoyment. They are 5. RRR 4. The Batman 3. The Banshees of Inisherin 2. Everything Everywhere All at Once 1. TarBy Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

A special guest joins the guys for a very serious discussion of WEIRD, a hard-hitting biopic on the late "Weird" Al Yankovic.

The modern zeitgeist seems destined to waver between despair and daring to hope, and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" perfectly dissects that phenomenon. How it does that is our thematic discussion for this excellent film. Timestamp of contents Intro 00:00 - 15-:21 Spoiler-free reviews 15:21 - 22:12 Our Theme discussion: Hope and Despair in "Eve…

Yeah, we're talking about the movie everyone's talking about this week, but only one podcast has our special guest Sergio Mims. We discuss Nope, Jordan Peele, and Sergio's shock and horror of the Wakanda Forever trailer. Topics Intro 00-17:54 Cast Discussion 17:54 - 24:47 Spoiler-free Reviews 24:47 -37:21 Theme discussion: Fame, spectacle, and how …

Peter Strickland bites the art world with less-gross-than-expected and funny Flux Gourmet. Timestamps Intro 00 - 12:41 Is it horror? 12:31 - 15:14 Spoiler-free Reviews 15:14 - 21:59 The Humor of Flux Gourmet 21:59 - 29:54 How Flux Gourmet parodies the elite art world 29:54 - 45:02 Outro 29:54 - End

Timestamps Start - 05:43 Intro 04:53 - 39:55 Reviews 39:55 - 42:42 History of Dinosaurs in movies 42:42 - End Outro Directed by Colin Trevorrow ... (directed by) Writing and Directing Credits Emily Carmichael ... (screenplay by) & Colin Trevorrow ... (screenplay by) Derek Connolly ... (story by) & Colin Trevorrow ... (story by) Michael Crichton ...…

Michael and Dave, two men, talk Men, a movie about men written and directed by a man. Men on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13841850/ Men on Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_2022 Times Intro and synopsis 00:00 - 06:17 Is it horror? 06:17-08:49 Spoiler-free Reviews 08:49-13:56 The Alex Garland cannon rankings 13:56-19:11 Spoil…

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brings Sam Raimi back from a nine-year-long directorial slumber. Whether he is alive and kicking or a studio zombie, well, we’ll let you decide. Besides Sam, the movie has a plot with many twists and turns, cameo upon cameo, and maybe enough excitement to deliver a light two-hour entertainment experience.…

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The boys head down south with some pornographers in a van. We're talking Ti West's fun new horror film X.By Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

“An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.”

Can a room full of dramatic conversation hold your attention? David and Michael agree, but the Oscars do not because they snubbed this superb chamber film.By Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

Drive My Car on IMDBBy Michael Cockerill & David Canfield

Michael and Dave are sick, but somehow make it through a discussion of The Lost Daughter and The Sparks Bros.

We are continuing with December weekly, double-film episodes chronicling Award seasons contenders. This week it is Spencer and The Power of the Dog. Michael and Dave have pretty divergent opinions on Spencer but agree The Power of the Dog is one of the year's best.

Michael and Dave try to make sense of the infinitely interesting and bewildering Titane.

Edgar Wright takes us back to London in the '60s via camerawork and smoking. They might not have been all they were cracked up to be.

Dave and Michael both liked the latest from Paul Schrader, and agreed the strongest aspect of the film is the lead character development and the same's portrayal by Oscar Isaac. DESCRIPTION Redemption is the long game in Paul Schrader's THE CARD COUNTER. Told with Schrader's trademark cinematic intensity, the revenge thriller tells the story of an …

Candyman is the new film from Nia DaCosta that picks up twenty years post-original. We as lovers of the original awake to a new Chicago, one where only a tiny sliver of Cabrini Green lives on, and the legend of our hooked friend is all but forgotten. Fortunately, artist Anthony (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is there to look in the mirror with us and say …

Special Mindframes delivery! The Green Knight will be streaming Thursday on most platforms, so we did an episode. Ralph Ineson will host, and as soon as you finish, you can listen to our out spoiler-filled argument over the ending!

So many words have been used to describe our featured movie this week Annette. Some of these words have included, “bizarre,” “weird” and “Sparks-y,” but what are Sparks and Leos Calax really trying to do here? In this episode, Dave and Michael try and unpack why Annette wants to remind you it’s a movie.…

Timestamps 00:00 - 15:00 Intro, cast, and overall recommendations 15:00 - End Spoiler discussion of Pig and loss Discussion Summary Although Nick Cage has come to be known for his over-the-top portrayals and eccentric characters, Pig is an understated journey through one man's grief. After years of living isolated in the woods with only his trusty …

In honor of Richard Donner, Michael watched and David revisited the classic THE GOONIES. It's a little messy by kind of works!

Is there a spiritual element in the struggle of Minari's characters to cultivate an unforgiving Arkansas?By Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

Today, Dave and Michael are joined by a very special guest, Chicago’s very own Robert Daniels! Robert and the guys run down their 2020 Top 10 lists and ruminate on the year that very much was. About our guest Robert Daniels is a Chicago-based critic and is the founder and editor of 812filmreviews. Robert is a contributor to RogerEbert.com, ThePlayl…

Charlie Kaufmann invites you inside a mind-trip of great movie that keeps you interested and guessing. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7939766/By Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield

Special guest Jim Laczkowski stops by to talk about the movie everyone is mooooing over FIRST COW. This will not be the only cow pun.

Three generations of women come to terms with aging, family histories, and maybe more in the debut film from Natalie Erika James, Relic.

In honor of the late Ennio Morricone, Michael and Dave travel to Old West, a land of gunslingers, Brooklyn-accented New Mexican bandits, and Clint Eastwood. Just kidding, it's Spain. We're talking about the 1966 Spaghetti masterpiece THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, and its equally masterful score. As a bonus, Michael clicks furiously on the world's…

We are all set for launch as Dave and Mike give this reflective 2019 Science Fiction film two rockets up. Starring little known actors Brad Pitt and featuring newcomer Tommy Lee Jones, Ad Astra was not seen by enough people last year. It may have only grabbed one Oscar nomination (sound editing), but it caught our hosts' attention and hearts with i…

Deerskin is a French dark comedy that both our hosts loved. Brought to you by murder-tire famed director Quentin Dupieux (2010's Rubber). Drape yourself in the frills of nature and come ride the stag of absurdity with us. Deerskin on IMDB Support theaters by watching Deerskin in virtual cinema https://www.filmlinc.org/films/deerskin/ https://drafth…

Capital in the Twenty-first Century attempts to recount the history of inequality and capitalism since the Industrial Revolution. That's a lot to chew on, and Michael and David discuss whether it was too much.By Michael Cockerill & DaveCanfield