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- Sep 15, 2022
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Join us as we review Woody Allen's 1989 film, covering themes of New York City, sin, the director himself, and philosophical responses to WWII. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Introitus: Requiem aeternam" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
- Apr 27, 2022
Chariots of Fire
"Run so as to win," said Paul to the Corinthians. Join us in our review of Hugh Hudson's 1981 film of British runners in training for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Expect to hear about synth, slow motion shots, the sabbath, and a philosophical analysis of sport itself. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: theme from the film.
- Mar 25, 2022
On the Waterfront
Join us on the docks of New Jersey for Elia Kazan's 1954 signature film of a washed-up prize fighter. Topics include Augustine's City of God, the strength of innocence, and an attempt to get at why Marlon Brando is the greatest actor of his generation. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Confession" by Fool Saint.
- Feb 10, 2022
No Country for Old Men
A discussion of Joel and Ethan Coen's 2007 film based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy. Topics include violence, its source and mystery. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Man in Black" by Johnny Cash.
- Jan 26, 2022
The Tragedy of Macbeth
A discussion of Joel Coen's new film with Denzel as Macbeth. What more need be said? Topics include: murder, witchcraft, the proper pronunciation of the Bard's name, and the nature of theater. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Crown on the Ground" by Sleigh Bells.
- Jan 17, 2022
The Tree of Wooden Clogs
A discussion of Ermanno Olmi's 1978 film of vignettes from rural Lombard life. The style dubbed by one of our hosts as "a poor man's Terrence Malick" film, tune in as we offer a defense of why this movie is worth three hours of your time. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BMV 694" by J.S. Bach.
- Dec 13, 2021
Blade Runner
A discussion of Ridley Scott's 1982 film of humanoid replicants, and Harrison Ford will be the one hunting them down. Themes include artificial intelligence, cool neon vibes, and our quest to define what is a human person. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music from the film.
- Nov 14, 2021
Rome, Open City
A discussion of Roberto Rossellini's 1945 film of Italy's occupation during World War II, one of the first of its genre. Themes include grace under fire, priests portrayed in cinema, and mortality. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "On an Evening in Roma" by Dean Martin.
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