Mindframe(s)
Each week Dave and Michael talk about film and where it fits in the larger social story.
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Episode 76 - Dune 2
04/01/2024
Episode 76 - Dune 2
Episode 76, "Navigating the Sands of Dune Part Two" Episode Summary: In this enthralling episode, Michael and Dave embark on a journey through the expansive deserts of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune Part Two." From the continuation of Paul Atreides' epic saga to the deep philosophical underpinnings of messianism and political intrigue, the hosts dissect the film's thematic complexities and its directorial prowess. Join us as we compare Villeneuve's adaptation to its cinematic and literary predecessors, speculate on the potential directions for the franchise, and reflect on the broader impact of "Dune" on the future of film and cinema culture. Show Notes: [00:00:00] - Introduction to "Mind Frames" and today's focus on "Dune Part Two." [00:01:30] - Overview of "Dune Part Two," including its narrative continuation from "Dune Part One" and initial thoughts on the film's impact. [00:05:00] - Deep dive into Denis Villeneuve's directorial style, examining how his vision and thematic focus contribute to the "Dune" universe. [00:10:45] - Analysis of religious and political themes in "Dune Part Two," exploring the portrayal of Paul Atreides as a messianic figure and the interplay between faith and power. [00:20:30] - Comparison with previous "Dune" adaptations, including the 1984 film, and discussion on the challenges and successes of Villeneuve's approach. [00:30:00] - Speculation on future films in the "Dune" series, potential plot developments, and the continuation of thematic exploration. [00:40:00] - The cultural impact of "Dune" and its significance in the context of modern cinema. Discussion on the shift from traditional movie-going experiences to streaming platforms and "Dune's" role in this evolution. [00:50:00] - Closing thoughts on "Dune Part Two" and its place in the pantheon of science fiction cinema. [00:55:00] - Final remarks and preview of the next episode of "Mind Frames." Resources Mentioned: Denis Villeneuve's Filmography "Dune" by Frank Herbert "Blade Runner 2049" and its thematic parallels with "Dune" The cultural phenomenon of movie-going as an event and its future Connect with Us: Email: or [email protected] Website: mindframesfilm.com
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Episode 75: Mindframe(s) 2023, five not to miss
02/05/2024
Episode 75: Mindframe(s) 2023, five not to miss
Dave and Michael discuss their five go-to movies for 2023, along with some initial Oscar reactions, and a lot of honorable mentions. The Mindframe(s) must-sees of 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Oppenheimer Barbie The Holdovers
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Episode 74: Fremont
09/19/2023
Episode 74: Fremont
Anaita Wali Zada as Donya Jeremy Allen White as Daniel Gregg Turkington as Dr. Anthony Hilda Schmelling as Joanna Avis See-tho as Fan Siddique Ahmed as Salim Taban Ibraz as Mina Timur Nusratty as Suleyman Eddie Tang as Ricky Jennifer McKay as Lin Divya Jakatdar as Amaya Fazil Seddiqui as Aziz Molly Noble as Molly Enoch Ku as Jason Sich Liu as Restaurant Worker Bettina Devin as Ellen (uncredited) Gisele Matocq as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Corey Seaver as Deliveryman (uncredited) Nisha Steiger as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Timestamps 00:00 - 12:16 Intro and Background 12:36 - 21:37 Spoiler-free reviews 21:37 - 54:50 The theme of resilience in Fremonet 54:50 0 End Outro
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Episode 73: Barbie
08/28/2023
Episode 73: Barbie
This episode’s topics Start - 18:23 Greta Gerwig and the people who made Barbie 18:23 - 41:35 Mindframes reviews Conversation 1: Barbie and the Millennial experience Conversation 2: IP in films, are more toys movies coming (yes) Film info Imdb Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence. In wide release and coming to IMAX….somehow! Crew Greta Gerwig as director and co-writer Noah Baumbach as co-writer Robbie Brenner as producer David Heyman as producer Ynon Kreiz as producer Cast Margot Robbie as Barbie Ryan Gosling as Ken Issa Rae as President Barbie Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie Alexandra Shipp as Writer Barbie Emma Mackey as Physicist Barbie Hari Nef as Doctor Barbie Simu Liu as Skipper America Ferrera as Gloria Will Ferrell as the CEO of Barbie Ncuti Gatwa as a drag queen Sharon Rooney as Lawyer Barbie Ana Cruz Kayne as Judge Barbie Rhea Perlman as Betty Michael Cera as Ryan Gosling's character's best friend Kingsley Ben-Adir as a character described as "a doll with an attitude" Emerald Fennell as an unknown character Ritu Arya as Journalist Barbie Dua Lipa as Mermaid Barbie Nicola Coughlan as Diplomat Barbie Tom Ackerley as producer
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Episode 72: Oppenheimer
08/02/2023
Episode 72: Oppenheimer
In this episode of Mindframe(s), Michael and Dave discuss Christopher Nolan's new film, Oppenheimer. Our hosts praise the film's technical achievements and discuss the flaws and triumphs of the titular character in the non-spoiler section. Cillian Murphy gives a stunning performance, and you'll have to listen to find out how much forgiveness and sympathy our hosts ended up giving this depiction of the "Father of the Atom Bomb." Crew Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriters: Christopher Nolan, Kai Bird, Martin Sherwin Producers: Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas Cinematographer: Hoyte Van Hoytema Editor: Jennifer Lame Music: Ludwig Göransson Distributed by: Universal Pictures Cast Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss Matt Damon as Leslie Groves Jr. Alden Ehrenreich as Senate Aide Scott Grimes as Counsel Jason Clarke as Roger Robb Jack Quaid as Thomas Morgan Gary Oldman as Harry S. Truman Tony Goldwyn as Gordon Gray Rami Malek as Benny Safdie John Gowans Ward Evans Dane DeHaan Macon Blair Lloyd Garrison James D'Arcy Patrick Blackett
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Episode 71: 2023 Summer Blockbusters
07/20/2023
Episode 71: 2023 Summer Blockbusters
The Flash Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
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Episode 70: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
06/05/2023
Episode 70: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Introduction: Welcome to "Mindframe(s)", the podcast where Dave and Michael try to pull themes and ideas relevant to our modern world from the world of movies. Overview: In this episode, Dave and Michael discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and its portrayal of America's complicated, diverse, and intersected youth. Timestamps: 00:00 - 20:29 Intro 20:30 - 27:05 Spoiler-free reviews 27:05 - 59:42 Spider-Man across the Spider-verse and Intersectionality 59:52 - End Outro Links and Resources: Social Media Links: Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/mindframesMovies Visit our website: Find us on the Now Playing Network:
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Episdoe 69: Blackberry
05/15/2023
Episdoe 69: Blackberry
Blackberry is a comedy that won't waste your minutes.
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Episode 68: Beau is Afraid
05/10/2023
Episode 68: Beau is Afraid
Ari Aster's new surreal film Beau is Afraid is more likely to leave you confused than fearful, but Michael and Dave love it all the same. 00:00 - 00:57 Intro and synopsis 00:57 - 09:14 Is Ari Aster a millennial master? 09:14 - 19:02 Joaquin Phoenix and the cast 19:02 - 24:39 Spoiler Free reviews 24:39 - 33:25 The world construct of Beau is Afraid 33:25 - 36:34 What is wrong with Beau? 36:34 - 42:41 Beau's apartment 42:41 - 47:30 Grace and Roger's house 47:30 - 57:40 The forest 57:30 - 1:10:29 "Home" 1:10:29 - 1:16:11 Beau's Trial 1:16:11 - 1:23:11 Theme's shard with Hereditary
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Episode 67: Renfield
04/26/2023
Episode 67: Renfield
Dave and Michael tackle the outrageous world of "Renfield," a film that follows the comical journey of Dracula's henchman as he tries to break free from what has been reframed in modern terms as a toxic codependent relationship with the notorious Count. Nicolas Cage delivers a full-Cage performance as Dracula. Renfeild offers a feast of side-splitting humor, sometimes literal side-splitting, great performances, and great entertainment that is worth going to a theater to see.
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Episode 66: m3gan
02/28/2023
Episode 66: m3gan
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Episode 65: The MindFrames 2022 List
01/31/2023
Episode 65: The MindFrames 2022 List
Dave and Michael recommend five movies from 2022 that you shouldn't miss. We discuss why we chose these and why they scream, "2022." We abuse the word "zeitgeist" for your enjoyment. They are 5. RRR 4. The Batman 3. The Banshees of Inisherin 2. Everything Everywhere All at Once 1. Tar
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Episode 65: Weird
12/05/2022
Episode 65: Weird
A special guest joins the guys for a very serious discussion of WEIRD, a hard-hitting biopic on the late "Weird" Al Yankovic.
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Epsiode 63: The Banshees of Inisherin
11/15/2022
Epsiode 63: The Banshees of Inisherin
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Episode 61: Everything Everywhere All at Once
09/28/2022
Episode 61: Everything Everywhere All at Once
The modern zeitgeist seems destined to waver between despair and daring to hope, and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" perfectly dissects that phenomenon. How it does that is our thematic discussion for this excellent film. Timestamp of contents Intro 00:00 - 15-:21 Spoiler-free reviews 15:21 - 22:12 Our Theme discussion: Hope and Despair in "Everything..." And Modern US zeitgeist 22:12 - 1:08:48 Misc Love and nice touches 1:08:48 - 1:16:40 What movies is this like? 1:16:40 - 1:23:02 Outro 1:23:00 - End
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Episode 60: This is Gwar
08/10/2022
Episode 60: This is Gwar
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Episode 59: Nope
07/30/2022
Episode 59: Nope
Yeah, we're talking about the movie everyone's talking about this week, but only one podcast has our special guest Sergio Mims. We discuss Nope, Jordan Peele, and Sergio's shock and horror of the Wakanda Forever trailer. Topics Intro 00-17:54 Cast Discussion 17:54 - 24:47 Spoiler-free Reviews 24:47 -37:21 Theme discussion: Fame, spectacle, and how to tame it 24:47 - 55:08 There is Black film beyond the Peele 55:08 - 1h:09m Michael and Dave talk comic con 1h:09m - 1h:11m Sergio on Wakanda Forever 1h:11m - 1h:25m Outro 1h:25m - End
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Episode 58: Flux Gourmet
07/07/2022
Episode 58: Flux Gourmet
Peter Strickland bites the art world with less-gross-than-expected and funny Flux Gourmet. Timestamps Intro 00 - 12:41 Is it horror? 12:31 - 15:14 Spoiler-free Reviews 15:14 - 21:59 The Humor of Flux Gourmet 21:59 - 29:54 How Flux Gourmet parodies the elite art world 29:54 - 45:02 Outro 29:54 - End
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Episode 57: Jurassic Park World Dominion
06/21/2022
Episode 57: Jurassic Park World Dominion
Timestamps Start - 05:43 Intro 04:53 - 39:55 Reviews 39:55 - 42:42 History of Dinosaurs in movies 42:42 - End Outro Directed by Colin Trevorrow ... (directed by) Writing and Directing Credits Emily Carmichael ... (screenplay by) & Colin Trevorrow ... (screenplay by) Derek Connolly ... (story by) & Colin Trevorrow ... (story by) Michael Crichton ... (based on characters created by) Cast Chris Pratt as Owen Grady Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing Laura Dern as Ellie Sattler Sam Neill as Alan Grant Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm DeWanda Wise as Kayla Watts Mamoudou Athie as Ramsay Cole Isabella Sermon as Maisie Lockwood Campbell Scott as Lewis Dodgson BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu
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Episode 56: Men
06/06/2022
Episode 56: Men
Michael and Dave, two men, talk Men, a movie about men written and directed by a man. Men on IMDB Men on Rotten Tomatoes Times Intro and synopsis 00:00 - 06:17 Is it horror? 06:17-08:49 Spoiler-free Reviews 08:49-13:56 The Alex Garland cannon rankings 13:56-19:11 Spoiler discussion: The bad men in Men 19:11-36:47 Spoiler discussion: What about the woman in Men? 36:47-44:49 Spoiler discussion: What is up with that (those) ending(s)? 44:49-1:05 Outro 1:05-End
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Episode 55: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
05/23/2022
Episode 55: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brings Sam Raimi back from a nine-year-long directorial slumber. Whether he is alive and kicking or a studio zombie, well, we’ll let you decide. Besides Sam, the movie has a plot with many twists and turns, cameo upon cameo, and maybe enough excitement to deliver a light two-hour entertainment experience.
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Episode 54: The Northman
05/10/2022
Episode 54: The Northman
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Episode 53: You Won't Be Alone
04/25/2022
Episode 53: You Won't Be Alone
You won't be alone listening to this!
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Episode 52: X
04/11/2022
Episode 52: X
The boys head down south with some pornographers in a van. We're talking Ti West's fun new horror film X.
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Episode 51: Nightmare Alley
03/02/2022
Episode 51: Nightmare Alley
“An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.”
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Episode 50: Mass
02/14/2022
Episode 50: Mass
Can a room full of dramatic conversation hold your attention? David and Michael agree, but the Oscars do not because they snubbed this superb chamber film.
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Episode 49: Drive My Car
01/14/2022
Episode 49: Drive My Car
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Episode 48: The Lost Daughter and The Sparks Bros
01/07/2022
Episode 48: The Lost Daughter and The Sparks Bros
Michael and Dave are sick, but somehow make it through a discussion of The Lost Daughter and The Sparks Bros.
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Episode 47: Spencer and The Power of the Dog
12/24/2021
Episode 47: Spencer and The Power of the Dog
We are continuing with December weekly, double-film episodes chronicling Award seasons contenders. This week it is Spencer and The Power of the Dog. Michael and Dave have pretty divergent opinions on Spencer but agree The Power of the Dog is one of the year's best.
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Episode 46: The French Dispatch and Benedetta
12/15/2021
Episode 46: The French Dispatch and Benedetta
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