The Flick Lab

The Flick Lab

Discover the treasures of international cinema through the analytical lens of two media industry professionals from Finland, Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. With a straight-forward, playful yet analytical spirit, the hosts navigate the world of film with varied guests from around the globe, whether industry professionals or fascinating people from the film's target country. Gain unique insights, knowledge and surprising looking glasses from the world of film. New episodes biweekly.

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#192 - Alien: Covenant (2017) - End of the Unended - Film Analysis

#192 - Alien: Covenant (2017) - End of the Unended - Film Analysis

Following Ridley Scott's Alien-prequel-spinoff Prometheus came Alien Covenant. It was expected to deliver both on audience expectations (Aliens appearing in an Alien franchise) and to provide some ans...

27 Nov 20242h 6min

#191 - Prometheus (2012) - Was Jesus an Alien, Ridley Scott? - Film Analysis

#191 - Prometheus (2012) - Was Jesus an Alien, Ridley Scott? - Film Analysis

Prometheus is the return of director Ridley Scott to the Alien franchise. This is in fact a standalone story based on the same Alien universe, but not an Alien movie per se. It provides ample story el...

3 Sep 20242h 9min

#190 - Alien: Resurrection (1997) - The Hated Sequel - Film Analysis

#190 - Alien: Resurrection (1997) - The Hated Sequel - Film Analysis

"Alien: Resurrection" is often considered the black sheep of the franchise, and the passing decades have not been kind to it, at least among some fans. What could be behind the venomous hate towards "...

16 Jul 20242h 37min

#189 - Alien 3 (1992) Film Analysis - Director David Fincher's Nightmare

#189 - Alien 3 (1992) Film Analysis - Director David Fincher's Nightmare

Alien 3 was a nightmare production for the first-time feature director David Fincher. As the young master was trying to put together the best film he could under the circumstances, the studio and even...

16 Jun 20241h 32min

#188 - Aliens (1986) Film Analysis - Why it's a Sci-Fi Masterpiece

#188 - Aliens (1986) Film Analysis - Why it's a Sci-Fi Masterpiece

The Flick Lab rarely indulges in hyperbolic adulation or labels films as masterpieces. However, we do consider James Cameron's Aliens (1986) to be a masterpiece. This landmark film in the sci-fi genre...

20 Mai 20241h 13min

#187 - From Artistic Roots to Industry Truths

#187 - From Artistic Roots to Industry Truths

Karri and Henrik delve into their personal experiences from their artistic roots and TV/media industry. Among the discussion points are Karri's loss of interest in the industry, the industry's brutali...

28 Apr 20241h 40min

#186 - Catch-up 2024 Part 2 - Movies We've Been Watching

#186 - Catch-up 2024 Part 2 - Movies We've Been Watching

In this podcast episode, Karri and Henrik discuss the movies and TV series they've watched over the past year or so, ones that haven't received dedicated coverage in previous episodes. This segment ma...

8 Apr 20241h 10min

#185 - Catch-up 2024 Part 1 - Movies We've Been Watching

#185 - Catch-up 2024 Part 1 - Movies We've Been Watching

In this podcast episode, Karri and Henrik discuss the movies and TV series they've watched over the past year or so, ones that haven't received dedicated coverage in previous episodes. This episode ma...

29 Mar 20241h 7min

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