Episode 116: Normal
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Episode 115 - The Drama
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The Drama (2026) Directed by: Christopher Borgli Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamadou Athie Episode: 115 š¬ Episode Summary In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave explore The Drama (2026), a psychologically charged romantic drama directed by Christopher Borgli. The film follows an engaged couple whose relationship is destabilized during a wedding tasting dinner when a seemingly harmless party gameāconfessing the worst thing you've ever doneāreveals a deeply disturbing secret. What begins as an offbeat romantic setup quickly spirals into a tense moral...
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Episode 114 - Sirat
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Mindframes Show Notes: Sirat (2025) Film Credits Title: Sirat Director: Olivier Laxe Country: Spain / Morocco Starring: Non-professional cast Festival Run: Fantastic Fest, Cannes recognition (director) IMDb: (Add link once available) Episode Summary In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave explore Sirat, a visually striking and spiritually immersive journey through the Moroccan desert. Following a father and son searching for a missing daughter, the film evolves from a grounded quest into something far more abstract and existential. The hosts unpack how the film uses rave culture,...
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Episode 113 - The Bride!
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Mindframes Show Notes Episode 113: The Bride (2026) Film: The Bride (2026) Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal Starring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, PenĆ©lope Cruz Genre: Gothic Noir / Horror Reimagining IMDB: Episode Summary In this episode of Mindframes, Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield discuss Maggie Gyllenhaalās ambitious reimagining of the Frankenstein myth, The Bride. The film centers on the Bride of Frankensteināhere named Idaāwho is resurrected in 1930s Chicago to serve as a companion for Frankensteinās monster. What follows is...
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Episode 112- Nirvanna the Band the Show
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Mindframes Show Notes 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: (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 Jayās plan to finally book a show at Torontoās Rivoli goes catastrophically wrong, they accidentally travel back to 2008 ā launching a...
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Episode 111: Good Luck, Have Fun, Donāt Die
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š¬ Mindframes Show Notes Episode 111 ā Good Luck, Have Fun, Donāt Die Film Credits Film: Good Luck, Have Fun, Donāt Die Director: Gore Verbinski Writer: Matthew Robinson Starring: Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Michael PeƱa, 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 Verbinskiās genre-blending sci-fi film Good Luck, Have Fun, Donāt 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 ā Send Help Film Credits Title: Send Help Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan OāBrien, Dennis Haysbert, Chris Pang Genre: Survival Thriller / Dark Comedy / Psychological Horror Episode Summary In this episode, Michael and David examine Sam Raimiās 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 Lindaās transformation ā 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 filmās eerie cult narrative, psychological undercurrents, and the shifting horror dynamics that turn humans into the real monsters. With Nia DaCosta in the directorās 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 richābut commercially unevenā2025, 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 ā Best of 2025 Episode Title Best Films of 2025 ā Trends, Themes, and the State of Cinema Film Information This is a multiāfilm 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 SirĆ¢t The Zone of Interest Everything Everywhere All at Once Avatar: Fire and Ash Episode Summary In this yearāend episode of Mindframes, Michael Cockerill and David Canfield look back on what they...
info_outlineThe Drama (2026)
Directed by: Christopher Borgli
Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamadou Athie
Episode: 115
š¬ Episode Summary
In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave explore The Drama (2026), a psychologically charged romantic drama directed by Christopher Borgli. The film follows an engaged couple whose relationship is destabilized during a wedding tasting dinner when a seemingly harmless party gameāconfessing the worst thing you've ever doneāreveals a deeply disturbing secret.
What begins as an offbeat romantic setup quickly spirals into a tense moral examination of identity, forgiveness, and whether people can truly escape their past. Anchored by powerful performances from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the film blends discomfort, dark humor, and emotional intensity into a uniquely unsettling experience.
š§ Thematic Discussion (3-Sentence Core)
Are we defined by our worst thoughts, or only by the actions we take?
The film challenges the audience to confront whether intentāespecially unacted intentācarries moral weight equal to real harm.
Ultimately, The Drama refuses to answer this question directly, instead forcing viewers to sit in discomfort and decide for themselves.
ā±ļø Timestamps
| Time | Segment |
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| 00:00 | Intro ā Welcome to Mindframes |
| 00:40 | Film Overview & Director Context |
| 02:00 | Borgliās Style: Discomfort, Identity, Moral Unease |
| 03:30 | Plot Setup ā Wedding Dinner & Confession Game |
| 06:30 | Theme Introduction ā Worst Thoughts vs Actions |
| 07:15 | Cinematography & Set Design Discussion |
| 09:00 | Performances ā Zendaya & Pattinson |
| 12:00 | Editing, Close-ups, and Framing |
| 17:50 | Daveās Review (4.5/5) |
| 21:00 | Michaelās Review (4/5) |
| 33:45 | Spoiler Warning |
| 34:30 | Full Plot Breakdown |
| 36:00 | The Secret Revealed |
| 40:00 | Moral Debate Begins |
| 47:00 | Thought vs Action Ethics |
| 52:00 | Generational & Cultural Context |
| 1:00:00 | Character Analysis (Rachel, Charlie, Emma) |
| 1:05:00 | Subplots (DJ, coworker incident) |
| 1:08:00 | Ending Analysis (Diner Scene) |
| 1:10:30 | Final Debate: What Defines Us? |
| 1:20:00 | Closing Thoughts & Humor |
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