Episode 94: Friendship
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Episode 93: Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning
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Episode 92: Sinners
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Episode 89: Mickey 17
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Episode 91 - Warfare
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🎙️ Mindframes Podcast – Episode 91: Warfare 🎧 Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield 🎬 Film: Warfare (2025), dir. Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza 📍 Location: Music Box Theatre, Chicago ⏱️ Timestamps & Segment Summaries: [00:00–01:30] — Intro & Film Overview Michael introduces the film Warfare, co-directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War) and Ray Mendoza, a real-life Navy SEAL. Set during the Iraq War in 2006, the film follows a SEAL team as a surveillance mission devolves into a real-time battle for survival. [01:30–03:30] — Garland + Mendoza...
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Episode 90 - Death of a Unicorn
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Sure! Based on the transcript from Mindframes Episode 90 – "Death of a Unicorn", here are listener-friendly notes: Episode 90: Death of a Unicorn A Mindframes Film Conversation Guests: 🎙️ (Chicago film critic) 🎬 Basic Info Film: Death of a Unicorn Director: Alex Scharfman (Directorial debut) Genre: Black comedy with horror elements Cast Highlights: Paul Rudd as Elliot Jenna Ortega as Ridley Richard E. Grant as Odell Will Poulter as Shepard Téa Leoni as Odell's wife Anthony Carrigan as Griff Jessica Hynes as Shaw Premiere: South by Southwest (SXSW) Wide Release: This...
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Episode 88 - The Monkey
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Episode 87: Companion
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Episode Summary In this episode, Dave and Michael discuss Companion, the directorial debut from Drew Hancock. A mix of science fiction, dark comedy, and thriller, Companion follows Iris, a robot companion, as she navigates power dynamics and hidden agendas during a weekend getaway at a remote lakeside estate. The film explores themes of toxic relationships, control, and AI consciousness, all while delivering sharp humor and unexpected twists. Director: Drew Hancock Genre: Sci-Fi, Dark Comedy, Thriller Produced by: Barbarian creative team (Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, J.D. Lipschitz,...
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Episode 86: Presence
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Episode 85: The Best of 2024
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In this episode of MindFrames, Dave and Michael break down the best films of 2024. With themes ranging from authoritarianism and resilience to identity and connection, the hosts discuss how these movies reflect and challenge the cultural zeitgeist. They also dive into the year’s standout horror films and share their thoughts on the Oscars' major contenders. Timestamps and Topics [00:00:16] Welcome and Introduction Dave and Michael set the tone for the episode, outlining their approach to discussing the best films of 2024. [00:01:18] Reflecting on the Year in Film The...
info_outlineSure! Based on the transcript from Mindframes Episode 90 – "Death of a Unicorn", here are listener-friendly notes:
Episode 90: Death of a Unicorn
A Mindframes Film Conversation
Guests:
- 🎙️ Tarek Fayoumi (Chicago film critic)
🎬 Basic Info
- Film: Death of a Unicorn
- Director: Alex Scharfman (Directorial debut)
- Genre: Black comedy with horror elements
- Cast Highlights:
- Paul Rudd as Elliot
- Jenna Ortega as Ridley
- Richard E. Grant as Odell
- Will Poulter as Shepard
- Téa Leoni as Odell's wife
- Anthony Carrigan as Griff
- Jessica Hynes as Shaw
- Premiere: South by Southwest (SXSW)
- Wide Release: This weekend (as of episode release)
🎭 Key Themes
- Satire of the ultra-wealthy
- Performative altruism
- Corporate greed (nods to pharma industry)
- Unicorns as metaphors — not for children!
- Mashup of genre: horror + black comedy
- Comparisons to Companion, Triangle of Sadness, and Black Sheep
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights
| Timestamp | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Episode intro + guest Tarek Fayoumi joins |
| 00:50 | Overview of Death of a Unicorn & director Alex Scharfman |
| 02:50 | Early reactions and quirky tone of the film |
| 05:30 | Non-spoiler plot summary – unicorns, gore, and satire |
| 06:57 | Expanded plot: Paul Rudd’s character hits a unicorn en route to a CEO’s wilderness estate |
| 08:00 | Gore, vengeance, and absurdist turns |
| 09:00 | Neil deGrasse Tyson jokes and tonal weirdness |
| 09:20 | Cast discussion begins – Paul Rudd staying in his comedic “box” |
| 11:00 | Jenna Ortega’s horror film streak & flexibility as an actress |
| 13:00 | Will Poulter as a “punchable privileged” character with great comic timing |
| 19:00 | Téa Leoni praised for subtlety and satire – comparisons to Toni Collette |
| 21:00 | Recognition of supporting cast: Anthony Carrigan, Jessica Hynes, and Katherine Erbe |
| 26:00 | Commentary on satire and class critique |
| 27:00 | Cinematography discussion – possible nature doc inspiration |
| 28:30 | Importance of unicorn visuals – practical + CGI blend |
| 32:00 | Film was shot in Slovenia, animation outsourced – budget-conscious production |
| 36:00 | Cost-saving decisions and strategic casting choices |
| 38:00 | Discussion on shifting movie release windows and streaming vs theatrical landscape |
| 39:30 | Joke about popcorn buckets and box office trends |
| 42:00 | Reviews begin – Mike praises the genre blend and Will Poulter's performance |
| 43:30 | Dave praises the gore, creature effects, and genre fusion |
| 46:00 | Final verdict: 3 out of 4 unicorn horns from both hosts |
| 47:00 | Not for kids – don’t let the unicorns fool you! |
| 48:00 | Movie lacks a love story – passes a rare “MacDell test” |
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