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The Irishman | Gangster Cinema #5

Sep 7th, 2023 1h 14m

Welcome back to our series on Gangster Cinema through the decades, in which we discuss 5 different gangster movies from 5 different decades in order to get a better understanding of the deeper meanings and evolution of the genre; concluding tod

American Gangster | Gangster Cinema #4

Aug 31st, 2023 1h 2m

Goodfellas | Gangster Cinema #3

Aug 24th, 2023 1h 6m

Scarface | Gangster Cinema #2

Aug 17th, 2023 1h 2m

In Part 2 of the Gangster Series we move from the sobering 70s into the neon-lit 80s and follow Al Pacino into yet another iconic gangster movie: Brian DePalma's Scarface.Join our Discord community: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaofmeaningCheck

The Godfather | Gangster Cinema #1

Aug 10th, 2023 1h 5m

We are excited to announce our new series on Gangster Cinema through the decades. Over the course of 5 episodes, we will discuss 5 different gangster movies from 5 different decades, in order to get a better understanding of the deeper meanings

The Oppenheimer Discussion | Cinema of Nuclear Dread #3

Aug 3rd, 2023 1h 23m

In this special 3-part series titled Cinema of Nuclear Dread, we explore cinema’s relation to the atomic bomb, and all the implications it represents, concluding today with an in-depth discussion of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.Join our Disc

Godzilla's Evolving Nuclear Subtext (1954 to 2014) | Cinema of Nuclear Dread #2

Jul 27th, 2023 53m 24s

In this special 3-part series titled Cinema of Nuclear Dread, which we are hosting in honor of the release of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, we explore cinema’s relation to the atomic bomb, and all the implications it represents. Continuing t

Dr. Strangelove or: How the Bomb Became Relevant Again | Cinema of Nuclear Dread #1

Jul 20th, 2023 1h 9m

In this special 3-part series titled Cinema of Nuclear Dread, which we are hosting in honor of the upcoming release of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, we explore cinema’s relation to the atomic bomb, and all the implications it represents. Beg

Ep. 69: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Jun 29th, 2023 1h 5m

Before Indiana Jones' final adventure, we revisit his previous final adventure and discuss the early wave of legacy sequels, the conflicted enjoyment found in treasure-hunting movies, and the evolution of the adventure genre, in The Kingdom of

Ep. 68: Arrival

Jun 22nd, 2023 1h 2m

We discuss facing the fear of existence, the often overlooked quality of language, and our relation to time, in Denis Villeneuve's Arrival.Listen to Cinema of Meaning on our creator-owned platform Nebula to enjoy our podcast completely ad-free,

Ep. 67: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Jun 15th, 2023 1h 5m

We discuss the nobility of servitude, the loss of collective identity, and Wes Anderson’s unique storytelling, in The Grand Budapest Hotel.Listen to Cinema of Meaning on our creator-owned platform Nebula to enjoy our podcast completely ad-free,

Ep. 66: Beau is Afraid, and Weirdly Absurd

Jun 8th, 2023 1h 13m

We discuss the surprisingly fun absurdism of Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid, and dive into its deeper themes of anxiety, childhood, and parental relations.Start exploring the riches of cinema with a 30 day extended free trial of MUBI at mubi.com/ci

Ep 65: There Will Be Blood

Jun 1st, 2023 1h 10m

We discuss filmmaking that feels timeless, the enigma of Daniel Plainview’s character, and the erosion of religion and social dynamics in the wake of rising capitalism, in Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood.Listen to Cinema of Meaning o

Ep. 64: The Killing of a Sacred Deer

May 25th, 2023 1h 5m

We try to untangle the absurdist storytelling of Yorgos Lanthimos, the real meaning of justice, and the deeper metaphorical layers of his 2017 film The Killing of a Sacred Deer.Listen to Cinema of Meaning on our creator-owned platform Nebula to

Ep. 63: Wind River

May 18th, 2023 1h 11m

This episode is sponsored by NordVPN, get started today at: https://nordvpn.com/cinemaofmeaningWe discuss the solemn new direction of the Western mythos, the unhealed wounds in US history, and dealing with grief, in Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River

Ep. 62: The Social Network and the Myths of Silicon Valley

May 11th, 2023 1h 5m

We revisit David Fincher’s billionaire origin story The Social Network, discuss whether or not its romanticizing Zuckerberg’s rise to success, and how its surrounding myths about Silicon Valley, technological progress, and genius entrepreneurs

Ep. 61: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

May 4th, 2023 1h 4m

Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/cinemaofmeaningThomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss the marvelization of storytelling, the qualities of a perfect B movie, and the successes and shortcomi

Ep. 60: Burning

Apr 27th, 2023 1h 1m

Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss one of the most enigmatic films of the 21st century: Lee Chang-dong’s Burning. A complex tale of morality, Freudian dynamics, and socio-political conflicts.Start exploring the riches of cinema with a

Ep. 59: Sunshine

Apr 20th, 2023 1h 5m

Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss capturing the sublime grandeur of the cosmos, how different philosophies can lead to the same virtues and vices, and the relation between existentialism and the sun, in Danny Boyle’s Sunshine.Listen

Ep. 58: Scream 6

Apr 13th, 2023 56m 19s

Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss how stories evolve throughout franchises, how a formula can stay fresh across decades and the cost of fame in Matt Bettinelli and OlpinTyler Gillett's Scream 6.This episode is sponsored by NordVPN, g

Ep. 57: Her

Apr 6th, 2023 57m 45s

With new A.I. technologies on the rise, Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden revisit Spike Jonze’s Her to discuss the extent of its prescience, the effects of technological progress on human culture, and the true nature of consciousness.Listen

Ep. 56: The Thing

Mar 30th, 2023 1h 4m

Get started with NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/cinemaofmeaningThomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss how movies can go from being dismissed to being hailed as masterpieces, the dynamics of (dis)trust, and the non-existence of the soul, in

Ep. 55: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Mar 23rd, 2023 59m 1s

Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss the mythologization of outlaws and the American West, and the slow and painful road of disillusionment, in Andrew Dominic’s melancholic western The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert F

Ep. 54: The Whale

Mar 16th, 2023 1h

Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss the reality of eating disorders, the conflict between intent and outcome, and the effects of trauma on ourselves and our relations, in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale.Listen to Cinema of Meaning on our