Mindframe(s)
Each week Dave and Michael talk about film and where it fits in the larger social story.
Episodes
The Roses is a 2025 satirical dark comedy–drama directed by Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents, Bombshell) and written by Tony McNamara (
🎧 Episode 99: Weapons – Horror, Mystery, and Institutions in Crisis
In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave welcome special guest Tim Peebles—theologian, pastor, martial artist, and long-time film aficionado—for a deep dive into Zach Cregger’s new film Weapons.
Cregger, known for Barbarian (2022), returns with a multi-layered, genre-bending thriller where a small town unravels after its children mysteriously disap...
Film Overview
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Title: Eddington (2025) by Ari Aster
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Sett...
After some bad uploads and delays, for what is seems like 28 years after the release, Michael and Dave finally delve into the thematic and tonal complexity of 28 Years Later, a film they describe as both rich in ideas and somewhat disjointed. They focus on death, coming of age, and humanity in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by the infected.
Episode 96 – The Phoenician Scheme (Mindframes Podcast)
Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield discuss Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Meena Truppleton, and other regulars from Anderson’s filmography.
Episode 95: The Life of Chuck
🔗 IMDb - The Life of Chuck (2025)
Cast & Crew:
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Director: Mike Flanagan
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🎙️ Mindframes Episode 94: Friendship (2025)
Theme: Male friendship, awkwardness, modern masculinity, repression
Hosts: Dave Canfield & Michael Cockerill
🎬 Cast & Crew
Director: Andrew DeYoung
Writer: Andrew DeYoung
Cinematographer: Andy Rydzewski
Executive Producer: Paul Rudd
Cast:
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Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman – a painfully awkward suburban dad with delusions of friendship.
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Paul Rudd as Austin –...
🎙️ Mindframe(s) Podcast – Episode 93
Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning (and Franchise Retrospective)
🎬 Film Details
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Title: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning
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Director: Christopher McQuarrie
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Writers: Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen
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Main Cast:
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Tom Cruise – Ethan Hunt
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Hayley Atwell – Grace
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Esai Morales – Gabriel
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Ving Rhames – Luther Stickell
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Simon Pegg – Benji...
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Absolutely! Here’s the same set of show notes with chapter timestamps added to guide listeners through the episode:
🎙️ Mindframes – Episode 92
“Sinners (2025): Vampires, Blues, and the Power of Community”
In this episode, Michael and Dave dive deep into Sinners, the bold, original horror-drama from director Ryan Coogler. Featuring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role and a breakout performance by Miles Katon, Sinners blends gen...
🎙️ Mindframes Episode 89: Mickey 17
"Clone Wars, Class Wars, and Saucy Politics in Space"
In this episode, Dave Canfield and Michael Cockerill dive into Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s long-anticipated follow-up to Parasite. Set on a frozen alien planet, this satirical sci-fi tale stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, a worker cloned repeatedly for hazardous missions — until one version survives and meets his successor.
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🎙️ Mindframes Podcast – Episode 91: Warfare
🎧 Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield
🎬 Film: Warfare (2025), dir. Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza
📍 Location: Music Box Theatre, Chicago
⏱️ Timestamps & Segment Summaries:
[00:00–01:30] — Intro & Film Overview
Michael introduces the film Warfare, co-directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War) and Ray Mendoza, a real-life Navy SEAL. Set during the Iraq Wa...
Sure! Based on the transcript from Mindframes Episode 90 – "Death of a Unicorn", here are listener-friendly notes:
Episode 90: Death of a Unicorn
A Mindframes Film Conversation
Guests:
- 🎙️ Tarek Fayoumi (Chicago film critic)
🎬 Basic Info
- Film: Death of a Unicorn
- Director: Alex Scharfman (Directorial debut)
- Genre: Black comedy with horror elements
- Cast Highlights:
- Paul Rudd as...
Mindframes – Episode 88: The Monkey (2025)
🎙️ A sometimes half-assed but always wholehearted film conversation.
🔹 Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield
🔹 Episode Runtime: Approx. 56 minutes
🔹 Film Discussed: The Monkey (2025)
🔹 Directed by: Osgood Perkins
🔹 Based on: The Monkey (1980), a short story by Stephen King (Skeleton Crew)
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Episode Summary
In this episode, Dave and Michael discuss Companion, the directorial debut from Drew Hancock. A mix of science fiction, dark comedy, and thriller, Companion follows Iris, a robot companion, as she navigates power dynamics and hidden agendas during a weekend getaway at a remote lakeside estate. The film explores themes of toxic relationships, control, and AI consciousness, all while deli...
Mindframes: The Presence – A Steven Soderbergh Experiment
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave are joined by special guest Tarek Fayoumi (MoviesWithTarek.com, Chicago Indie Critics) to dissect Steven Soderbergh's new film, The Presence. They explore its unique point-of-view cinematography, thematic connections to isolation in mod...
In this episode of MindFrames, Dave and Michael break down the best films of 2024. With themes ranging from authoritarianism and resilience to identity and connection, the hosts discuss how these movies reflect and challenge the cultural zeitgeist. They also dive into the year’s standout horror films and share their tho...
Mindframes Episode: Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu
Summary:
In this episode of Mindframes, Michael and Dave explore Robert Eggers' reimagining of the classic silent film Nosferatu. They discuss Eggers’ meticulous approach to filmmaking, the legacy of Nosferatu, and the cultural evolution of vampires in cinema. The conversation touches on German Expressionist cinematography, stando...
Podcast Episode Description:
In this episode of Mindframes, Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield dive into the chilling world of Heretic, the latest horror film by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place). We explore the film's themes of faith, control, and belief, contrasting its intellectual horror with its visceral thrills. Join us as we analyze Hugh Grant's standout performance as the sinister Mr. Reed, the dynamic interplay b...
Episode 82 on The Substance
Summary
In this episode, Michael and Dave dive into The Substance, a film by Coralie Fargeat. The film explores the dark and gritty side of Hollywood’s obsession with youth, following Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former aerobic star who turns to a mysterious serum for a youthful transformation. This risky choice leads her into a twisted psychological battle with her younger self, Sue (Margaret Quall...
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