Episode 111: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
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🎬 Mindframes Show Notes Episode 111 — Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Film Credits Film: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Director: Gore Verbinski Writer: Matthew Robinson Starring: Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Haley Lu Richardson Genre: Sci-Fi / Time-Loop Thriller / Dark Comedy Release Year: 2025 IMDb: (Insert official link when available) Episode Summary Michael and Dave explore Gore Verbinski’s genre-blending sci-fi film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, a time-loop story about a soldier attempting to stop a rogue artificial intelligence across repeated...
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Episode 110 - Send Help
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Episode 110 — Send Help Film Credits Title: Send Help Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Dennis Haysbert, Chris Pang Genre: Survival Thriller / Dark Comedy / Psychological Horror Episode Summary In this episode, Michael and David examine Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a survival thriller about two corporate survivors stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. What begins as a struggle for survival turns into a psychological battle for power, identity, and control. The discussion focuses heavily on Linda’s transformation — whether the island reveals...
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Episode 109: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Episode Summary: In this episode, Michael and Dave dissect 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the most visually ambitious and thematically rich installment in the iconic 28 Days Later franchise. They explore the film’s eerie cult narrative, psychological undercurrents, and the shifting horror dynamics that turn humans into the real monsters. With Nia DaCosta in the director’s chair and Alex Garland returning as writer, the film blends horror, satire, and surprising moments of hope. A rich conversation for fans of speculative horror and social allegory....
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Episode 108- What can we expect for 2026?
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Show Notes Film / Topic Title: Looking to 2026: The Future of Cinema Focus: Industry trends, cultural anxieties, and the most anticipated films of 2026 IMDb: N/A (discussion episode) Episode Summary In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and David look ahead to 2026 and ask a deceptively simple question: what kind of year will it be for movies? Coming off what they consider a creatively rich—but commercially uneven—2025, the conversation explores the tension between artistic vitality and economic uncertainty. From box office struggles and bloated marketing budgets to shifting...
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Episode 107 - The Mindframes top 10 of 2025
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Mindframes — Best of 2025 Episode Title Best Films of 2025 — Trends, Themes, and the State of Cinema Film Information This is a multi‑film recap episode. Primary Shared Films Discussed: Weapons Eddington Hamnet Sinners One Battle After Another Train Dreams Universal Language Frankenstein Additional Films Referenced: It Was Just an Accident Ebony and Ivory Sirât The Zone of Interest Everything Everywhere All at Once Avatar: Fire and Ash Episode Summary In this year‑end episode of Mindframes, Michael Cockerill and David Canfield look back on what they...
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Epsode 106 - Hamnet
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🎧 Episode Title: Hamnet and the Ghosts We Inherit 🎮 Film Discussed: Hamnet (2025) 🗓️ Release Date: December 13, 2025 🎧 Hosts: Michael & David ⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights: 00:00 – Intro Michael and David introduce the show and kick off discussion of Hamnet, Chloe Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel. 00:48 – Film Overview Chloe Zhao's recent directorial triumph, premiere at TIFF, her filmography from Nomadland to Eternals, and Hamnet's awards buzz. 02:23 – Plot & Themes The story centers on Agnes Hathaway and her marriage to Shakespeare, their...
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Episode 105 - Bugonia
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Bugonia Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Written by: Will Tracy and Jang Joon-hwan Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aiden Delvis, Alicia Silverstone, Stavros Halkias Cinematography: Not specified (shot on VistaVision, 35mm, Willcam equipment) Release: 2025 IMDB: 🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Dave and Michael dive deep into Bugonia, the latest satirical and enigmatic offering from Yorgos Lanthimos. With a plot centering on two conspiracy-minded men who kidnap a powerful CEO they believe to be an alien, the hosts explore Lanthimos' signature blend of absurdism, social critique,...
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Episode 104: Frankenstein (2025)
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Mindframes Podcast: Frankenstein (2025) Directed by: Guillermo del Toro Written by: Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel by Mary Shelley Starring: Oscar Isaac (Victor Frankenstein), Jacob Elordi (The Creature), Christoph Waltz (Von Klemper), Mia Goth (Elizabeth/Claire Frankenstein), Charles Dance, Ralph Ineson, and David Bradley Cinematography: Dan Laustsen Release: 2025 (Netflix) IMDB: 🎧 Episode Summary Dave and Michael explore Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation of Frankenstein — a film that blends gothic horror, Catholic melodrama, and emotional fantasy. They...
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Epsiode 103: Anemone
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Episode 103: Anemone 🎬 Principal Cast & Crew Director: Ronan Day-Lewis (feature debut) Writers: Ronan Day-Lewis & Daniel Day-Lewis Cinematography: Ben Fordsman Main Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis as Ray Sean Bean as Jem Samantha Morton as Nessa Stoker Samuel Bottomley as Brian Stoker Safiya Oakley-Green as Hattie 🕰️ Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Intro & Overview Michael and Dave introduce Anemone, a moody psychological drama and feature debut by Ronan Day-Lewis, starring his father Daniel Day-Lewis. They tease the film’s atmospheric visuals, layered...
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Episode 102: One Battle After Another
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Cast & Crew Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Cinematographer: Michael Bauman Composer: Jonny Greenwood Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson Chase Infinity as Willa Ferguson Sean Penn as Colonel Lockjaw Benicio Del Toro as Sensei Luis Regina Hall as Mother Helena Episode 102: One Battle After Another Film Discussed: One Battle After Another (Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson) Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield Runtime: ~3 hours Theme: Resistance, legacy, generational change ⏱ Timestamps & Major Segments: 00:00–02:30 – 🎙 Intro & Film Overview Michael and...
info_outline🎙️ 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 Collaboration
The hosts highlight Garland’s visual language from Civil War and Mendoza’s military experience. Mendoza previously worked as a military advisor and makes his co-directorial debut, grounding the action in authenticity.
[03:30–05:30] — A New Kind of War Film
Dave and Michael compare Warfare to cinema verité. It strips away backstory, plot arcs, and even music, placing viewers in the immediacy of war. The film’s realism makes it emotionally immersive rather than glorifying.
[05:30–10:00] — Comparing Garland’s Themes
The hosts reflect on Garland’s previous works (Annihilation, Men, Ex Machina) and how Warfare departs from his usual metaphysical themes. While earlier films centered on confronting unknowns, Warfare is grounded and experiential.
[10:00–16:00] — Tone, Politics & Empathy
Dave emphasizes Warfare’s non-political stance — it doesn't "pick sides" but immerses viewers in the soldiers’ experience. The film resists traditional “hoorah” war tropes, favoring a depiction of camaraderie, trauma, and ambiguity.
[16:00–22:00] — Acting & Realism
Will Poulter is praised for his understated and believable performance. The cast’s lack of exposition or melodrama enhances the film’s immersive feel. The SEALs aren’t framed as superheroes — they’re human, fallible, and professional under extreme duress.
[22:00–30:00] — Real-Time Pacing & Directorial Choices
The podcast explores how real-time pacing increases tension. There’s no music, no time skips, no omniscient viewpoint — just boots-on-the-ground survival. The set was a reconstructed Iraqi neighborhood, shot with handheld cameras and long takes to increase claustrophobia.
[30:00–40:00] — Cinematography as Philosophy
The camera mimics a fellow soldier, crouching behind walls and moving with the characters. Michael and Dave liken this to the immersive style of 1917, though even more stripped down. Observational themes emerge as the camera shifts from viewer to viewed.
[40:00–47:00] — Production Design & Immersive Worldbuilding
Details like era-appropriate gear, drone tech, and consistent physical space reinforce realism. Everything down to military language is authentic, thanks to Mendoza. This reinforces the film’s goal: not storytelling, but situational transference.
[47:00–56:00] — Why It’s Anti-War Without Saying So
Michael and Dave argue that the film's realism is its anti-war statement. There's no need for speeches or political commentary — the relentless brutality and human cost speak volumes. Dave compares this to 1960s anti-war films like The War Game and Overlord.
[56:00–01:01:00] — Final Thoughts & Timelessness
The film ends with ambiguity — no grand victory, just survival and confusion. Michael praises the restraint: “They leave. That’s the ending.” Dave notes how demythologizing war through realism creates a deeper, more honest emotional impact.
💬 Highlight Quotes:
“It’s not about choosing sides. You just happen to be with the Americans.” – Dave
“The movie doesn’t tell you what war is. It makes you feel what it’s like.” – Michael
“Once you strip away the mythology, all that’s left is shellshock and dust.” – Dave
🎖️ Ratings:
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Dave: ★★★★☆ — “One of the best anti-war films since the ‘70s.”
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Michael: ★★★★☆ — “Raw, claustrophobic, and unforgettable.”
📽️ Films Referenced:
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Civil War
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Annihilation
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Ex Machina
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Men
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1917
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Black Hawk Down
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Dunkirk
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Apocalypse Now
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The War Game
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Overlord
🧛 Next Episode Tease:
🎬 Sinners — Michael B. Jordan’s vampire-demon hybrid film might be next on the docket.