Episode 96: The Phoenician Scheme
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Episode 96 – The Phoenician Scheme (Mindframes Podcast) Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield discuss Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Meena Truppleton, and other regulars from Anderson’s filmography. The story centers around Zaza Corda, a wealthy businessman played by Benicio del Toro, who makes the surprising decision to name his daughter—a nun—as his heir. He simultaneously launches a massive infrastructure project in the fictional country of Phoenicia (or Western Phoenicia), encountering opposition from...
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Episode 95 - The Life of Chuck
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Episode 95: The Life of Chuck 🔗 Cast & Crew: Director: Mike Flanagan Writer: Mike Flanagan (based on the short story by Stephen King) Cast: Tom Hiddleston as Chuck Mark Hamill Chiwetel Ejiofor Karen Gillan Jacob Tremblay Matthew Lillard Harvey Guillén David Dastmalchian Mia Sara Q'orianka Kilcher Trinity Jo-Li Bliss Benjamin Pajak Show Timestamps 00:00:15 – Michael introduces the film The Life of Chuck, its limited theatrical release, and welcomes special guest Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat. 00:02:15 – The hosts briefly reflect on Mike...
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Episode 94: Friendship
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🎙️ Mindframes Episode 94: Friendship (2025) Theme: Male friendship, awkwardness, modern masculinity, repression Hosts: Dave Canfield & Michael Cockerill 🎬 Cast & Crew Director: Andrew DeYoung Writer: Andrew DeYoung Cinematographer: Andy Rydzewski Executive Producer: Paul Rudd Cast: Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman – a painfully awkward suburban dad with delusions of friendship. Paul Rudd as Austin – a charming local weatherman with a hidden insecurities. Kate Mara as Craig’s wife – emotionally exhausted, but nuanced and grounded. Austin’s Bro Squad – unnamed...
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Episode 93: Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning
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🎙️ Mindframe(s) Podcast – Episode 93 Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning (and Franchise Retrospective) 🎬 Film Details Title: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writers: Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen Main Cast: Tom Cruise – Ethan Hunt Hayley Atwell – Grace Esai Morales – Gabriel Ving Rhames – Luther Stickell Simon Pegg – Benji Dunn Rebecca Ferguson – Ilsa Faust Pom Klementieff – Paris ⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights 00:15 – Intro Michael and Dave kick off with their usual charm,...
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Episode 92: Sinners
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Absolutely! Here’s the same set of show notes with chapter timestamps added to guide listeners through the episode: 🎙️ Mindframes – Episode 92 “Sinners (2025): Vampires, Blues, and the Power of Community” In this episode, Michael and Dave dive deep into Sinners, the bold, original horror-drama from director Ryan Coogler. Featuring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role and a breakout performance by Miles Katon, Sinners blends genre thrills with potent social commentary, historical resonance, and musical mysticism. 🧛♂️ Topics We Cover: 00:00 – Intro & Background ...
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Episode 89: Mickey 17
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🎙️ Mindframes Episode 89: Mickey 17 "Clone Wars, Class Wars, and Saucy Politics in Space" In this episode, Dave Canfield and Michael Cockerill dive into Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s long-anticipated follow-up to Parasite. Set on a frozen alien planet, this satirical sci-fi tale stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, a worker cloned repeatedly for hazardous missions — until one version survives and meets his successor. 🎬 What We Cover: The Bong Joon-ho Cinematic Universe From Snowpiercer to Parasite to Barking Dogs Never Bite, how Bong’s signature blend of class critique, dark...
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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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Mindframes – Episode 88: The Monkey (2025) 🎙️ A sometimes half-assed but always wholehearted film conversation. 🔹 Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield 🔹 Episode Runtime: Approx. 56 minutes 🔹 Film Discussed: The Monkey (2025) 🔹 Directed by: Osgood Perkins 🔹 Based on: The Monkey (1980), a short story by Stephen King (Skeleton Crew) 🎬 General Information – The Monkey (2025) 🔻 Director: Osgood "Oz" Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Longlegs, Gretel & Hansel)...
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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,...
info_outlineEpisode 96 – The Phoenician Scheme (Mindframes Podcast)
Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield discuss Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Meena Truppleton, and other regulars from Anderson’s filmography.
The story centers around Zaza Corda, a wealthy businessman played by Benicio del Toro, who makes the surprising decision to name his daughter—a nun—as his heir. He simultaneously launches a massive infrastructure project in the fictional country of Phoenicia (or Western Phoenicia), encountering opposition from terrorists, rival tycoons, and even his own brother.