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Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi (‘Sacred Cinema’, ABC Radio), ‘Films for Today’ explores how the art of cinema can help us understand the social, cultural and political issues that currently trouble us. Each week, Jimmy selects a seminal film and contemplates its profound insights into the most pressing challenges of our time. For questions or enquiries about the show, you can reach Jimmy at [email protected] or on Instagram by searching ‘filmsfortoday’.

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Are you good at love? | "500 Days of Summer" (2009)

2026/10/18

This week's episode further develops last week's contemplations about the tension between making egoistic evaluations and respecting fate through the lens of the once iconic, but now somewhat controversial, 2009 romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer." Contact Us E: [email protected]

Is life ever tragic? | "Life Itself" (2018)

2026/10/11

Having gained something of (rightful) cult following despite mixed reviews upon its release, Dan Fogelman's 2018 dark comedy, Life Itself, is the focus of today's conversation. Contact Us E: [email protected]

Are you a loser? | "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)

2026/10/04

Our recent discussions about enjoying things vicariously through cinema gets taken to something of a logical conclusion in this week's episode as we examine how Martin Scorsese depicts the notorious escapades of former multimillionaire Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street. Contact Us E: [email protected]

Does ordinary life have an underlying narrative? | "Dazed and Confused" (1993)

2026/09/27

Following last week's discussions about enjoying things vicariously through cinema, this week's episode focuses on what some have called the greatest hangout movie of all time—Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused. Contact us via email at [email protected]

Do you know how to chill? | "A Summer's Tale" (1996)

2026/09/19

In light of recent discussions about the burden of (supposed) human intelligence, this week's episode contemplates the impact of optimisation tactics in the search for love through the lens of Éric Rohmer's 1996 realist romance, A Summer's Tale. Contact us via email at [email protected]

Will AI kill us all? | "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991)

2026/09/13

As the development of AI continues to accelerate, this week's episode attempts to identify the deeper roots of humanity's proclivity for self-endangerment via automation by reference to James Cameron's iconic sci-fi action film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. We also briefly discuss: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) d. Gore Verbinski Bugonia (2025) d. Yorgos Lanthimos Contact us via email at [email protected]

Should you get divorced? | "Is This Thing On?" (2025)

2026/09/06

Following recent discussions about the art of articulating feelings and emotions in adult relationships, this week's episode centres on Bradley Cooper's recent dramedy, Is This Thing On?, in contemplating the symbolic qualities of stand-up comedy and divorce. Contact us via email at [email protected]

Where is God? | "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961)

2026/08/30

Featuring a couple of rather obscure symbols and plot points that films discussed in previous weeks have also used, Ingmar Bergman's 1961 existential drama is at the centre of today's conversation as we contemplate the concept of God's hiddenness. We also briefly discuss: The Exorcist (1973) Contact us via email at [email protected]

How far-reaching is everyday irresponsibility? | The Ice Storm (1997)

2026/08/23

This week's episode consolidates on recent discussions about the symbolism of house design and ignoring looming psychological baggage by examining such ideas through the lens of Ang Lee's 1997 suburban drama, The Ice Storm. We also briefly discuss: The End of Oak Street (2026) d. David Robert Mitchell Contact Us Email: [email protected]

What is the true value of the soul? | "Angel Heart" (1987)

2026/08/16

After we examined a different Alan Parker film also focused on the soul a few week's ago, this week's episode centres on his 1987 crime thriller, Angel Heart, and carries on last week's discussion on living in ignorance of the darker, yet immediately apparent, aspects of human existence. Contact Us Email: [email protected]

Should we fear "the end"? | "The Life of Chuck" (2024)

2026/08/09

Following some recent (rather austere) contemplations on the idea of passing things forward through time, this week's episode takes the conversation into slightly more poetic territory in examining Mike Flanagan's recent profound sci-fi drama, The Life of Chuck. We also briefly discuss: Backrooms (2026) d. Kane Parsons Contact Us: Email: [email protected]

Are we destined to be cheated? | "Touki Bouki" (1973)

2026/08/02

Following last week's (unrelated) discussions about the concept of deception and films with identical bookends, this week's episode had to centre on Djibril Diop Mambéty's 1973 Senegalese film, Touki Bouki (also known as Journey of the Hyena). Contact Us Email: [email protected]

What is the true power of fiction? | "The Odyssey" (2026) d. Christopher Nolan

2026/07/26

Being a true film for today in many more ways than one, Christopher Nolan's newest box office hit, The Odyssey, is the focus of this week's episode, igniting contemplation about how much the concept of deception underlies the human condition. Contact Us Email: [email protected]

Is there a meaningful distinction between moderate and extreme desire? | "Obsession" (2026) d. Curry Barker

2026/07/19

This week's episode is a well-overdue examination of Curry Barker's theatrical debut, Obsession, which reignites discussions from earlier this year about the potentially self-corrupting nature of wanting. We also briefly discuss: Her (2013) d. Spike Jonze Lars and the Real Girl (2007) d. Craig Gillespie Contact Us Email: [email protected]

What is the future of AI filmmaking? | OMNI “HYPERPHANTASIA” International AI Film Festival w/ Aryeh Sternberg & Travis Rice

2026/07/12

In this week's episode, we sit down with the with the founders of the OMNI International AI Film Festival, to discuss all the pressing issues central to current debates concerning AI filmmaking, from intellectual property protection to the democratisation of art-making. We also briefly discuss: A Face Only a Mother Could Love (2026) d. Robert Gaudette Guardians of the Burrow (2026) d. Jodie Heenan Contact Us Email: [email protected]

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yassijiro 2023/11/29

30minute of knowledge

Without a doubt one of the best and unique film analysis podcasts. The episodes with Lindsay Anderson movies If…. And This Sporting Life are brilliant...

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