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Conclave

With gerrymandering and a lack of competitive contests in most congressional districts, the US electoral system may seem like the archaic monarchical proccess that the papal election depicted in Edward Berger’s “Conclave” is. This fictional gathering of cardinals to elect a new absolute, infallible leader of the globe of 1.4 billion Catholics may seem far…

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Episode 84: Nosferatu

Mindframes Episode: Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Summary: In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave explore Robert Eggers’ reimagining of the classic silent film Nosferatu. They discuss Eggers’ meticulous approach to filmmaking,…

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Episode 83: Heretic

Podcast Episode Description: 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 Place). We explore the film’s themes of faith,…

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Episode 82: The Substance

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 youth, following Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore),…

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Episode 81 – Megapolis

Episode 80: Deadpool & Wolverine

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 explore the movie’s humor, fourth-wall breaks,…

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Episode 79: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Mind Frames Podcast – Episode 79: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Overview: In this episode, Michael and Dave delve into the newest installment of the Mad Max universe, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Directed by George Miller, this film explores the origin story of…

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Episode 77: Civil War

The Complexities of “Civil War” and the Intricacies of Alex Garland’s Direction In this episode of “Mindframes,” hosts Dave and M.W. Cockerill delve into Alex Garland’s latest film, “Civil War,” exploring its portrayal of a polarized America and the…

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Episode 76 – Dune: Part II

Episode 76, “Navigating the Sands of Dune Part Two” Episode Summary: In this enthralling episode, Michael and Dave embark on a journey through the expansive deserts of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune Part Two.” From the continuation of Paul Atreides’ epic…

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