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Films for Today

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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Ratings & Reviews

30minute of knowledge

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“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. The 30 minute you wish lasts longer!”

yassijiro via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/29/23

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“Not your average film pod. Gets more into the psychological and philosophical elements of cinema. Big fan”

Seamus Owen O'Toole via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/22/21

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'Trainspotting' (1996) d. Danny Boyle

What's the point of taking life seriously? Combining recent conversations about impulsive behaviours and monolithic purposes, this week's episode centres on Danny Boyle's 1996 slick crime drama, 'Trainspotting', to contemplate the downside of elevating pleasure to the highest priority. We...

Published 10/13/24

Films for Today

Published 10/13/24

'A Real Pain' (2024) d. Jesse Eisenberg

Should you respect the pain you feel? An official selection at this year's London Film Festival, Jesse Eisenberg's new film, 'A Real Pain', is at the centre of this week's discussion on the strange relationship between gaining perspective and building mental fortitude. We also...

Published 10/06/24

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