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The Roses is a 2025 satirical dark comedy–drama directed by Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents, Bombshell) and written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, The Great). It is a modern reimaginin…

In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave welcome special guest Tim Peebles—theologian, pastor, martial artist, and long-time…

• Title: Eddington (2025) by Ari Aster

• Setting: Small-town New Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Premise: Tension and division between a local sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and the to…

After some bad uploads and delays, for what is seems like 28 years after the release, Michael and Dave finally delve into the thematic and tonal complexity of 28 Years Later, a film they describe as …

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 Ce…

Episode 95: The Life of Chuck

🔗 IMDb - The Life of Chuck (2025)

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Mike Flanagan

• Writer: Mike Flanagan (based on the short story by Stephen King)

• Cast:

  • Tom Hiddleston as C…

Theme: Male friendship, awkwardness, modern masculinity, repression Hosts: Dave Canfield & Michael Cockerill

Director: Andrew DeYoung Writer…

• Title: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning

• Director: Christopher McQuar…

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 Comm…

"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 fol…

Sure! Based on the transcript from Mindframes Episode 90 – "Death of a Unicorn", here are listener-friendly notes:

Guests:

• 🎙️ Tarek Fa…

🎙️ A sometimes half-assed but always wholehearted film conversation.

🔹 Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield 🔹 Episode Runtime: Approx. 56 minutes 🔹 Film…

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 comp…

Episode Summary: In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave are joined by special guest Tarek Fayoumi (MoviesWithTarek.com, Chicago Indi…

In this episode of MindFrames, Dave and Michael break down the best films of 2024. With themes ranging from authoritarianism and resilience to identity and connection, the hosts discuss how these mov…

Summary: In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave explore Robert Eggers' reimagining of the classic silent film Nosferatu. They discuss Eggers’ met…

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In this episode of Mindframes, Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield dive into the chilling world of Heretic, the latest horror film by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet …

Episode 82 on The Substance

Summary In this episode, Michael and Dave dive into The Substance, a film by Coralie Fargeat. The film explores the dark and gritty side of Hollywood’s obsession with yout…

Episode Summary: In this fun and lively episode, Michael and David take a break from their usual thematic deep dives to enjoy the highly anticipated film "Deadpool and Wolverine." Join them as they e…