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Films for Today

Jimmy Bernasconi | 2XXFM

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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Are you a loser? | "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)

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2026/10/04

Our recent discussions about enjoying things vicariously through cinema gets taken to something of a logical conclusion in this week's episode as we examine how Martin Scorsese depicts the notorious escapades of former multimillionaire Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street.Contact UsE: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Does ordinary life have an underlying narrative? |...

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2026/09/27

Following last week's discussions about enjoying things vicariously through cinema, this week's episode focuses on what some have called the greatest hangout movie of all time—Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused.Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Do you know how to chill? | "A Summer's Tale" (1996)

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2026/09/19

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

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Will AI kill us all? | "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"...

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2026/09/13

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

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Sbould you get divorced? | "Is This Thing On?" (2025)

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2026/09/06

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

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Where is God? | "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961)

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2026/08/30

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

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How far-reaching is everyday irresponsibility? | The...

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2026/08/23

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

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What is the true value of the soul? | "Angel Heart"...

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2026/08/16

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

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Should we fear "the end"? | "The Life of Chuck" (2024)

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2026/08/09

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

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Are we destined to be cheated? | "Touki Bouki" (1973)

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2026/08/02

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

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What is the true power of fiction? | "The Odyssey"...

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2026/07/26

Being a true film for today in many more ways than one, Christopher Nolan's newest box office hit, The Odyssey, is the focus of this week's episode, igniting contemplation about how much the concept of deception underlies the human condition.Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Is there a meaningful distinction between moderate...

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2026/07/19

This week's episode is a well-overdue examination of Curry Barker's theatrical debut, Obsession, which reignites discussions from earlier this year about the potentially self-corrupting nature of wanting.We also briefly discuss:Her (2013) d. Spike JonzeLars and the Real Girl (2007) d. Craig GillespieContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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What is the future of AI filmmaking? | OMNI...

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2026/07/12

In this week's episode, we sit down with the with the founders of the OMNI International AI Film Festival, to discuss all the pressing issues central to current debates concerning AI filmmaking, from intellectual property protection to the democratisation of art-making.We also briefly discuss:A Face Only a Mother Could Love (2026) d. Robert GaudetteGuardians of the Burrow (2026) d. Jodie HeenanContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Is life invariably predictable? | "The Commitments"...

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2026/06/21

Following last week's discussions about the elusiveness of certain political ideas, this week's episode contemplates the tension between the experience of socioeconomics versus something more transcendent, through the lens of Alan Parker's 1991 comedy, The Commitments. Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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How should we conserve? | WALL·E (2008) d. Andrew...

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2026/06/14

Films for Today returns this week with a refreshed discussion about the seemingly thin line between progressivism and conservatism through an examination of Pixar's 2008 dystopian satire, WALL·E .Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Can we break free of deviance? | "Catch Me if You...

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2026/05/03

Building on recent discussions of authenticity in storytelling and relationships, this week's episode examines Steven Spielberg's depiction of the infamously dishonest American conman Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can.Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Should storytellers strive for authenticity? | "Blue...

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2026/04/26

In this week's special episode we are joined by writer-director Sophy Romvari to discuss her new film, Blue Heron, and its explorations of therapy, fiction and personal storytelling.Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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What does evolution have in store for modern man? |...

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2026/04/19

Following recent conversations about the dangers of the archetypal meek masculine neglecting its shadow, this week's episode introduces the concept of the inner primeval to this conversation in examining Steven Spielberg's 1993 innovative action/adventure classic, Jurassic Park.Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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Can you outgrow evil? | "Forbidden Planet" (1956) d....

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2026/04/12

In consolidating on last week's discussions, specifically those about the colossal consequences of an un-integrated shadow, this week's episode dives deeper into the themes and aesthetics of 1950s science fiction cinema through the lens of Fred M. Wilcox's Forbidden Planet.We also briefly discuss:Dr. Strangelove (1964) d. Stanley KubrickAkira (1988) Katsuhiro OtomoContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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What does it take to be a real man? | "Little Shop of...

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2026/04/05

In light of the ongoing cultural conversation regarding the crisis of masculinity, this week's episode builds on last week's discussion about 'nice guys' and violence by examining Frank Oz's 1986 dark comedy musical, Little Shop of Horrors.We also briefly discuss:Oppenheimer (2023) d. Christopher NolanContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

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