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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Episoder(245)

Special Early Release - 'Halloween' (1978) d. John Carpenter w/ Matthew T. Price

Special Early Release - 'Halloween' (1978) d. John Carpenter w/ Matthew T. Price

In this week's halloween special, we are joined by the man behind 'Too Much Film School', Matthew T. Price, to discuss John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic. In our discussion, we explore how the film'...

24 Okt 202429min

'Crocodile Tears' (2024) d. Tumpal Tampubolon w/ Tumpal Tampubolon

'Crocodile Tears' (2024) d. Tumpal Tampubolon w/ Tumpal Tampubolon

How should we understand overbearing mothers? In this week's special episode, we are joined by director Tumpal Tampubolon as we discuss the symbols and themes explored in his gripping new film, 'Croc...

20 Okt 202429min

'Trainspotting' (1996) d. Danny Boyle

'Trainspotting' (1996) d. Danny Boyle

What's the point of taking life seriously? Combining recent conversations about impulsive behaviours and monolithic purposes, this week's episode centres on Danny Boyle's 1996 slick crime drama, 'Tra...

13 Okt 202429min

'A Real Pain' (2024) d. Jesse Eisenberg

'A Real Pain' (2024) d. Jesse Eisenberg

Should you respect the pain you feel? An official selection at this year's London Film Festival, Jesse Eisenberg's new film, 'A Real Pain', is at the centre of this week's discussion on the strange r...

6 Okt 202429min

'When the Wind Blows' (1986) d. Jimmy T. Murakami

'When the Wind Blows' (1986) d. Jimmy T. Murakami

Are you sheltered from war?   Building on recent conversations about establishing, maintaining and protecting nations, this week's episode focuses on Jimmy T. Murakami's 1986 animated feature, 'When t...

5 Okt 202429min

'Watership Down' (1978) d. Martin Rosen & John Hubley

'Watership Down' (1978) d. Martin Rosen & John Hubley

What does it take to build a community?   Following last week's discussion about false idealism when establishing new societies, this week's episode examines Martin Rosen & John Hubley's 1978 animated...

5 Okt 202429min

'The Leopard' (1963) d. Luchino Visconti

'The Leopard' (1963) d. Luchino Visconti

Is there one simple thing that would fix the world?    Building on recent discussions around monolithic goals and sympathising with emerging rivals, this week's episode examines Luchino Visconti's 'Th...

5 Okt 202429min

'Amadeus' (1984) d. Miloš Forman

'Amadeus' (1984) d. Miloš Forman

How should the established intelligentsia view the new guard?   Building on recent conversations about monolithic goals and sympathising with our rivals, this week's episode centres on how Miloš Forma...

29 Sep 202429min

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