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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.…

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Latest episodes

  1. Should we fear "the end"? | "The Life of Chuck" (2024)9 Aug 2026
  2. Are we destined to be cheated? | "Touki Bouki" (1973)2 Aug 2026
  3. What is the true power of fiction? | "The Odyssey" (2026) d. Christopher Nolan26 Jul 2026
  4. Is there a meaningful distinction between moderate and extreme desire? | "Obsession" (2026) d. Curry Barker19 Jul 2026
  5. What is the future of AI filmmaking? | OMNI “HYPERPHANTASIA” International AI Film Festival w/ Aryeh Sternberg & Travis Rice12 Jul 2026
  6. Is life invariably predictable? | "The Commitments" (1991) d. Alan Parker21 Jun 2026
  7. How should we conserve? | WALL·E (2008) d. Andrew Stanton14 Jun 2026
  8. Can we break free of deviance? | "Catch Me if You Can" (2002) d. Steven Spielberg3 May 2026
  9. Should storytellers strive for authenticity? | "Blue Heron" (2025) d. Sophy Romvari w/ Sophy Romvari26 Apr 2026
  10. What does evolution have in store for modern man? | "Jurassic Park" (1993) d. Steven Spielberg19 Apr 2026