Films for Today

Films for Today

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. For questions or enquiries about the show, you can reach Jimmy at contact@jimmybernasconi.com or on Instagram by searching ‘filmsfortoday’.

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Is life invariably predictable? | "The Commitments" (1991) d. Alan Parker

Is life invariably predictable? | "The Commitments" (1991) d. Alan Parker

Following last week's discussions about the elusiveness of certain political ideas, this week's episode contemplates the tension between the experience of socioeconomics versus something more transcen...

21 Kesä 29min

How should we conserve? | WALL·E (2008) d. Andrew Stanton

How should we conserve? | WALL·E (2008) d. Andrew Stanton

Films for Today returns this week with a refreshed discussion about the seemingly thin line between progressivism and conservatism through an examination of Pixar's 2008 dystopian satire, WALL·E .Cont...

14 Kesä 29min

Can we break free of deviance? | "Catch Me if You Can" (2002) d. Steven Spielberg

Can we break free of deviance? | "Catch Me if You Can" (2002) d. Steven Spielberg

Building on recent discussions of authenticity in storytelling and relationships, this week's episode examines Steven Spielberg's depiction of the infamously dishonest American conman Frank Abagnale J...

3 Touko 29min

Should storytellers strive for authenticity? | "Blue Heron" (2025) d. Sophy Romvari w/ Sophy Romvari

Should storytellers strive for authenticity? | "Blue Heron" (2025) d. Sophy Romvari w/ Sophy Romvari

In this week's special episode we are joined by writer-director Sophy Romvari to discuss her new film, Blue Heron, and its explorations of therapy, fiction and personal storytelling.Contact UsEmail: c...

26 Huhti 29min

What does evolution have in store for modern man? | "Jurassic Park" (1993) d. Steven Spielberg

What does evolution have in store for modern man? | "Jurassic Park" (1993) d. Steven Spielberg

Following recent conversations about the dangers of the archetypal meek masculine neglecting its shadow, this week's episode introduces the concept of the inner primeval to this conversation in examin...

19 Huhti 29min

Can you outgrow evil? | "Forbidden Planet" (1956) d. Fred M. Wilcox

Can you outgrow evil? | "Forbidden Planet" (1956) d. Fred M. Wilcox

In consolidating on last week's discussions, specifically those about the colossal consequences of an un-integrated shadow, this week's episode dives deeper into the themes and aesthetics of 1950s sci...

12 Huhti 29min

What does it take to be a real man? | "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986) d. Frank Oz

What does it take to be a real man? | "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986) d. Frank Oz

In light of the ongoing cultural conversation regarding the crisis of masculinity, this week's episode builds on last week's discussion about 'nice guys' and violence by examining Frank Oz's 1986 dark...

5 Huhti 29min

Is violence ever justifiable? | "Tyrannosaur" (2011) d. Paddy Considine

Is violence ever justifiable? | "Tyrannosaur" (2011) d. Paddy Considine

Following last week's discussions on the complexities of applied piety, this week's episode contemplates the apparent limits on human grace and forgiveness through the lens of Paddy Considine's 2011 d...

29 Maalis 29min

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