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Episode 113 - The Bride!
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Episode 112- Nirvanna the Band the Show
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Episode 111: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
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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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Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie (2026)
Directed by: Matt Johnson
Starring: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol
Written by: Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol
Genre: Comedy / Time Travel / Meta
Runtime: Approx. 100 minutes
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt (insert final ID)
Episode Summary
In this mini-episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave review Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie, the long-awaited feature adaptation of the cult Canadian web series. When Matt and Jay’s plan to finally book a show at Toronto’s Rivoli goes catastrophically wrong, they accidentally travel back to 2008 — launching a chaotic, meta, Back-to-the-Future-inflected adventure through friendship, ego, and DIY filmmaking.
Unlike our usual episodes, this discussion does not center on a formal thematic breakdown. Instead, we explore how Matt Johnson’s latest film fits into his body of work (including BlackBerry, The Dirties, and Operation Avalanche), why this may be his most overtly comedic film, and how its sincerity sets it apart from darker contemporary comedies.
We also discuss:
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The film’s guerrilla filmmaking style
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The surprising twist that left audiences gasping
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The heavy (and self-aware) homage to Back to the Future
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Why this movie feels like an “anti-despair” comedy
Both hosts ultimately give the film a strong recommendation.
Thematic Reflection (Mini Version)
Though this is not a full thematic episode, a through-line naturally emerges in the discussion:
In a cultural moment saturated with irony and cynical humor, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie chooses sincerity. Its characters are delusional and self-important, but they are also fundamentally kind — and that kindness becomes the emotional anchor of the film. The result is a comedy that feels both absurd and restorative.
Timestamps
| Time | Segment |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome & mini-episode format explanation |
| 01:00 | Synopsis & background on the original web series |
| 04:45 | Matt Johnson’s filmography: The Dirties, Operation Avalanche, BlackBerry |
| 10:30 | Comedy style comparison (British awkwardness, Tim Robinson contrast) |
| 15:00 | Practical effects & low-budget filmmaking discussion |
| 18:45 | Back to the Future homage analysis |
| 23:00 | Spoiler warning |
| 23:30 | Dave’s review (4/5) |
| 26:45 | Michael’s review (4/5) |
| 31:00 | The twist & audience reaction |
| 33:00 | “Anti-despair” cinema & sincerity in comedy |
| 37:00 | Outro & upcoming films (The Bride, Project Hail Mary) |
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