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Films for TodayAuthor: 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. Language: en Genres: Film History, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Are you The One? | "The Fisher King" (1991) d. Terry Gilliam
Sunday, 1 February, 2026
Following recent conversations about the disposability of material attachments and the generative aspect of consciousness, this week's episode examines the nature of the self and identity through the lens of Terry Gilliam's underrated masterpiece from 1991, The Fisher King. We also briefly discuss:On the Waterfront (1954) d. Elia Kazan
