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Cinema Callback

Cinema Callback

Cinema Callback is a voicemail-based film podcast hosted by Andy and Michael, two lifelong movie lovers from Ireland . Each week they exchange voice messages dissecting cult classics, hidden gems, and new releases. From horror to noir, indie to blockbusters, it’s an honest, playful take on cinema’s best. New episodes weekly.

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01:43:09

Acasă My Home (2020)

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2026/03/31

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael dive into Acasă My Home (2020), Radu Ciorniciuc’s intimate documentary that follows the real-life Enache family as they are uprooted from their decades-long life on the edge of the Văcărești Delta, a wild, semi-urban wetland on the outskirts of Bucharest, and thrust into the challenges of modern city living.Using the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts unpack the film’s observational approach, its compassionate eye toward personal and

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01:42:40

Compartment No. 6 (2021)

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2026/03/24

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Compartment No. 6 (2021), Juho Kuosmanen’s intimate road film set almost entirely aboard a long train journey across Russia. What begins as an uncomfortable shared space between two mismatched strangers gradually becomes a quiet exploration of loneliness, empathy, and human connection.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s restrained storytelling, its observational realism, and how physical

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01:18:57

River's Edge (1986)

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2026/03/17

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss River’s Edge (1986), Tim Hunter’s haunting portrait of teenage detachment set against a shocking act of violence that barely seems to disturb the world around it. Inspired by true events, the film follows a group of suburban teenagers whose emotional numbness proves more unsettling than the crime itself.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s cold observational style, its refusal to moralise, and

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02:14:43

Materialists (2025)

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2026/03/10

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Materialists (2025), the sharply observed romantic drama that examines modern relationships through the language of status, value, and personal ambition. Set within the world of professional matchmaking, the film explores how love becomes entangled with ideas of success, security, and self worth.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s blend of romantic comedy structure and social critique, and how

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00:01:19

March lineup for Cinema Callback

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2026/03/03

The March lineup for Cinema Callback is officially here, and we’re covering everything from high-stakes romance to gritty cult classics. 🍿🎬This month, we’re diving deep into: ✨ Materialists – A star-studded look at modern romance featuring Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans. 🌲 River's Edge – A haunting 80s "callback" that explores teenage apathy. 🚂 Compartment No. 6 – An intimate, soul-searching journey across the Russian winter. 🏘️ Acasă, My Home – A powerful

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01:32:41

Terrestrial Verses (2023)

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2026/03/03

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Terrestrial Verses (2023), the formally daring Iranian film that presents a series of encounters between ordinary citizens and unseen authorities, revealing how power operates through routine interactions rather than overt force.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s rigid framing, theatrical staging, and episodic structure, and how repetition becomes a tool for both tension and dark humour. They

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01:48:10

Miracle Mile (1988)

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2026/02/24

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Miracle Mile (1988), Steve De Jarnatt’s strange, urgent blend of romantic drama and apocalyptic thriller set over the course of one increasingly frantic night in Los Angeles.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s tonal shift from dreamy meet cute to nuclear countdown nightmare, and how that pivot never feels ironic or detached. They explore the film’s ticking clock structure, its portrait of late

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01:21:20

Triangle (2009)

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2026/02/18

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Triangle (2009), Christopher Smith’s mind bending psychological thriller that begins as a simple sailing trip and spirals into a labyrinth of repetition, dread, and existential punishment.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s shifting structure, how it weaponises déjà vu, and the way it gradually reframes what first appears to be a survival story into something closer to a moral puzzle. They

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01:46:30

Possum (2018)

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2026/02/11

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Possum (2018), Matthew Holness’s deeply unsettling debut feature that strips horror back to mood, repetition, and psychological decay. Set in a bleak, unnamed England, the film follows a man returning to his childhood home, carrying with him both a literal and emotional burden he cannot escape.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s oppressive atmosphere, its use of sound and absence, and how it

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01:31:21

Trust (1990)

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Trust (1990), Hal Hartley’s breakthrough indie film that blends romance, comedy, and philosophical inquiry with a distinctly deadpan tone. Centered on the unlikely connection between Maria and Matthew, the film reframes young love as an act of resistance against social expectation and emotional inertia.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about Hartley’s stylised dialogue, rigid framing, and minimalist

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03:23:17

Anniversary (2025) — with Special Voice Notes from...

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Anniversary (2025) directed by Jan Komasa, a tightly controlled psychological drama that begins in recognisable domestic territory before quietly shifting into something far more disquieting. What initially feels like a familiar life invasion setup gradually opens into a study of control, desire, and emotional power.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s precise tone, its slow tightening of

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01:08:41

The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

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2026/01/20

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss The Panic in Needle Park (1971), Jerry Schatzberg’s raw, unsentimental portrait of addiction and dependency in early-70s New York, starring Al Pacino and Kitty Winn.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s stripped back realism, its immersion in street level life, and how it resists moralising or narrative comfort. They explore Pacino’s early star presence, Kitty Winn’s devastating performance, and

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01:43:36

Scarecrow (1973)

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2026/01/13

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Scarecrow (1973), Jerry Schatzberg’s tender, wandering road movie starring Al Pacino and Gene Hackman as two drifters moving across America with little more than dreams and unresolved pasts.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s loose, episodic structure and how it lets character take precedence over plot. They explore the evolving friendship between Pacino and Hackman, the way masculinity is

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00:01:45

Film Club Watch-Along: Scarecrow (1973), The Panic in...

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2026/01/07

This is a quick film-club preview of the next four Cinema Callback episodes.We’ll be covering Scarecrow (1973), The Panic in Needle Park (1971), Trust (1990), and Possum (2018). , so if you want to watch along, now’s the time — and then check out the episodes when they drop.Scarecrow - 13/01/2026The Panic in Needle Park - 20/01/2026Trust - 27/01/2026Possum - 04/02/2026

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01:52:22

The Firm (1993)

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss The Firm (1993), Sydney Pollack’s slick legal thriller starring Tom Cruise at the peak of his early-90s stardom. What begins as a glossy story of professional success slowly reveals itself as a paranoid nightmare about power, control, and the cost of getting exactly what you want.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s shifting tone from aspirational career fantasy to claustrophobic conspiracy and

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02:08:44

28 Years Later (2025)

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2025/12/30

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss 28 Years Later, the long-gestating return to Danny Boyle’s infected Britain and what it means to revisit a world that once defined post-millennium horror.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about how the film reframes rage, survival, and collapse through the lens of time, aging, and generational trauma. They explore whether the film evolves the original’s feral energy or deliberately cools it into something

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01:36:28

That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023)

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2025/12/23

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023), the quietly powerful Irish film adapted from John McGahern’s novel. Set in rural Ireland, the film observes everyday life, community bonds, and the passing of time with a patient, unshowy eye.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s observational style, its relationship to Irish identity, and how it finds drama in stillness rather than plot. They also

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01:03:12

Faraway, So Close! (1993)

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2025/12/16

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael turn their attention to Faraway, So Close! (1993), Wim Wenders’ follow-up to Wings of Desire. Continuing the story of angels observing human life in Berlin, the film shifts tone, scale, and ambition — raising questions about freedom, consequence, and what it really means to be human.Using the show’s voice-note conversation format, the two hosts trade thoughts on how the sequel expands Wenders’ ideas, its visual style, political backdrop, and how

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01:09:31

Warfare (2025)

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2025/12/09

In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael dive into Warfare (2025), Alex Garland’s tense, grounded drama built around real-world military events and the political fallout surrounding them. We look at how Garland handles the material, the performances that carry the film, and the film’s commentary on loyalty, power, and the human cost of conflict.As always, the episode is built around our voice-note conversation format, where we trade messages back and forth and unpack the film’s details,

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01:27:29

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024)

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2025/12/02

Andy and Michael swap voice notes as they explore The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024), the moving documentary about Norwegian gamer Mats Steen — known online as “Ibelin”. Stricken by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and confined to a wheelchair, Mats found escape, purpose and connection within the world of World of Warcraft.Through interviews, archive footage and animated recreations of his in-game life, the film shows how a community of strangers became something more — a support system, a friendship

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