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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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- Yesterday29 min
Do you know how to chill? | "A Summer's Tale" (1996)
In light of recent discussions about the burden of (supposed) human intelligence, this week's episode contemplates the impact of optimisation tactics in the search for love through the lens of Éric Rohmer's 1996 realist romance, A Summer's Tale.Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Will AI kill us all? | "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991)
As the development of AI continues to accelerate, this week's episode attempts to identify the deeper roots of humanity's proclivity for self-endangerment via automation by reference to James Cameron's iconic sci-fi action film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.We also briefly discuss:Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) d. Gore VerbinskiBugonia (2025) d. Yorgos Lanthimos Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Sbould you get divorced? | "Is This Thing On?" (2025)
Following recent discussions about the art of articulating feelings and emotions in adult relationships, this week's episode centres on Bradley Cooper's recent dramedy, Is This Thing On?, in contemplating the symbolic qualities of stand-up comedy and divorce.Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Where is God? | "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961)
Featuring a couple of rather obscure symbols and plot points that films discussed in previous weeks have also used, Ingmar Bergman's 1961 existential drama is at the centre of today's conversation as we contemplate the concept of God's hiddenness. We also briefly discuss:The Exorcist (1973)Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- 4 weeks ago29 min
How far-reaching is everyday irresponsibility? | The Ice Storm (1997)
This week's episode consolidates on recent discussions about the symbolism of house design and ignoring looming psychological baggage by examining such ideas through the lens of Ang Lee's 1997 suburban drama, The Ice Storm.We also briefly discuss:The End of Oak Street (2026) d. David Robert MitchellContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Aug 16, 202629 min
What is the true value of the soul? | "Angel Heart" (1987)
After we examined a different Alan Parker film also focused on the soul a few week's ago, this week's episode centres on his 1987 crime thriller, Angel Heart, and carries on last week's discussion on living in ignorance of the darker, yet immediately apparent, aspects of human existence.Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Aug 9, 202629 min
Should we fear "the end"? | "The Life of Chuck" (2024)
Following some recent (rather austere) contemplations on the idea of passing things forward through time, this week's episode takes the conversation into slightly more poetic territory in examining Mike Flanagan's recent profound sci-fi drama, The Life of Chuck.We also briefly discuss:Backrooms (2026) d. Kane ParsonsContact Us:Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
- Aug 2, 202629 min
Are we destined to be cheated? | "Touki Bouki" (1973)
Following last week's (unrelated) discussions about the concept of deception and films with identical bookends, this week's episode had to centre on Djibril Diop Mambéty's 1973 Senegalese film, Touki Bouki (also known as Journey of the Hyena).Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com
About 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. 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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