World War II - 'The Thin Red Line' (1998), 'Das Boot' (1981) & 'Schindler's List' (1993)
From where does extreme violence come? How do we respond to what lurks in the shadows? How should we act in the face of war? In this week's episode, we take a look at three films set during World War ...
30 Jan 202229min
The Power of Nature in the Films of Peter Weir - 'The Cars That Ate Paris' (1974), 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' (1975), 'The Mosquito Coast' (1986), 'Master and Commander' (2003) & 'The Way Back' (2010)
Can human constructs accurately explain nature? What happens when we try to solve nature? How should we relate to nature? This week's show focuses on 5 films from Australian director Peter Weir, track...
23 Jan 202229min
Maturity in the Films of Sean Baker - 'Starlet' (2012), 'The Florida Project' (2017) & 'Red Rocket' (2021)
In what circumstances do we value maturity? When is maturity necessary? Is maturity ever a dangerous illusion? In a 'Sacred Cinema' first, this week's show focuses on three films that all come from th...
16 Jan 202229min
Modern Variations of Santa Claus - 'Die Hard' (1988), 'Bad Santa' (2003) & 'Krampus' (2015)
Why does Santa Claus remain prominent? What is the essence of Santa Claus? What does it mean to 'believe'? Iterations and variations of St Nicholas have persisted for centuries. In this episode, we lo...
19 Des 202129min
Prostitution - 'Vivre Sa Vie' (1962), 'Tangerine' (2015) & 'Nights of Cabiria' (1957)
In what circumstances do we experience exploitation? How should we understand the sex work industry? What is the way forward for the exploited? Looking at prostitution through a broad and symbolic len...
12 Des 202129min
The Ick - 'Contempt' (1963), 'The Fly' (1986) & 'Another Year' (2010)
How does it feel to be rejected? Why do we get 'the ick'? How should we respond when someone has 'the ick' in relation to us? In this episode, we looks at three films that explore the social phenomeno...
5 Des 202129min
The Power of Silence - 'Silence' (2016), 'Good Morning' (1959) & 'Lost in Translation' (2003)
Is silence ever courageous? What is the relationship between silence and social change? Is there anything beneficial about being silenced? In this week's episode, we focus on three films set in Japan,...
28 Nov 202129min
Cyborgs - 'Tetsuo: The Iron Man' (1989), 'Aliens' (1986) & '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)
Why are we so consumed by technology? Are we always fearful of technological advancements? What is our end goal in advancing technology? In this episode, we look at various cinematic depictions of the...
21 Nov 202129min
