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by Jimmy Bernasconi | 2XXFM
Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi (‘Sacred Cinema’, ABC Radio), ‘Films for Today’ explores how the art of cinema can help us understand the social, cultural and political issues that currently trouble us. Each week, Jimmy selects a seminal film and contemplates its profound insights into the most pressing challenges of our time.
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- 1 weeks ago29 min
Are you too smart for stories? | "Easy A" (2010)
This week's episode coalesces recent discussions on the weaponisation of morality, the constricting effects of optimising/maximising behaviours on romance and the omnipresence of narrative through the lens of Will Gluck's 2010 romantic comedy, Easy A.Contact UsE: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Are you good at love? | "500 Days of Summer" (2009)
This week's episode further develops last week's contemplations about the tension between making egoistic evaluations and respecting fate through the lens of the once iconic, but now somewhat controversial, 2009 romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer."Contact UsE: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Is life ever tragic? | "Life Itself" (2018)
Having gained something of (rightful) cult following despite mixed reviews upon its release, Dan Fogelman's 2018 dark comedy, Life Itself, is the focus of today's conversation.Contact UsE: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Oct 4, 202629 min
Are you a loser? | "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)
Our recent discussions about enjoying things vicariously through cinema gets taken to something of a logical conclusion in this week's episode as we examine how Martin Scorsese depicts the notorious escapades of former multimillionaire Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street.Contact UsE: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Sep 27, 202629 min
Does ordinary life have an underlying narrative? | "Dazed and Confused" (1993)
Following last week's discussions about enjoying things vicariously through cinema, this week's episode focuses on what some have called the greatest hangout movie of all time—Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused.Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Sep 19, 202629 min
Do you know how to chill? | "A Summer's Tale" (1996)
In light of recent discussions about the burden of (supposed) human intelligence, this week's episode contemplates the impact of optimisation tactics in the search for love through the lens of Éric Rohmer's 1996 realist romance, A Summer's Tale.Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Sep 13, 202629 min
Will AI kill us all? | "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991)
As the development of AI continues to accelerate, this week's episode attempts to identify the deeper roots of humanity's proclivity for self-endangerment via automation by reference to James Cameron's iconic sci-fi action film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.We also briefly discuss:Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) d. Gore VerbinskiBugonia (2025) d. Yorgos Lanthimos Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Sep 6, 202629 min
Sbould you get divorced? | "Is This Thing On?" (2025)
Following recent discussions about the art of articulating feelings and emotions in adult relationships, this week's episode centres on Bradley Cooper's recent dramedy, Is This Thing On?, in contemplating the symbolic qualities of stand-up comedy and divorce.Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
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Hosted by Jimmy Bernasconi (‘Sacred Cinema’, ABC Radio), ‘Films for Today’ explores how the art of cinema can help us understand the social, cultural and political issues that currently trouble us. Each week, Jimmy selects a seminal film and contemplates its profound insights into the most pressing challenges of our time.
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