About this podcast
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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Films for Today
About this podcast
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’.
Recent episodes
- Where is God? | "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961)30 Aug · 29 min
- How far-reaching is everyday irresponsibility? | The Ice Storm (1997)23 Aug · 29 min
- What is the true value of the soul? | "Angel Heart" (1987)16 Aug · 29 min
- Should we fear "the end"? | "The Life of Chuck" (2024)9 Aug · 29 min
- Are we destined to be cheated? | "Touki Bouki" (1973)2 Aug · 29 min
- What is the true power of fiction? | "The Odyssey" (2026) d. Christopher Nolan26 Jul · 29 min
- Is there a meaningful distinction between moderate and extreme desire? | "Obsession" (2026) d. Curry Barker19 Jul · 29 min
- What is the future of AI filmmaking? | OMNI “HYPERPHANTASIA” International AI Film Festival w/ Aryeh Sternberg & Travis Rice12 Jul · 29 min
- Is life invariably predictable? | "The Commitments" (1991) d. Alan Parker21 Jun · 29 min
- How should we conserve? | WALL·E (2008) d. Andrew Stanton14 Jun · 29 min
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