S3E112 - TIFF Part III: In Alaska, The World Before, Like Magic, The Bovine with the Curved Horns, & Ashes. Family Trauma & The Search for Identity

🎬 Ever felt like a movie's message just hit too close to home? You're not alone!

In this episode, we explore a diverse range of films from the TIFF festival, including dark thrillers, coming-of-age stories, and experimental documentaries. Our hosts share insights, critiques, and personal reflections on each film's themes, storytelling style, and performances. In this episode, we explore the artistic and thematic depths of recent festival films, including discussions on symbolism, mythology, and cultural representation. Our guests share insights on interpreting complex imagery and storytelling techniques, making this a must-listen for film enthusiasts and creators alike.

Chapters

00:33 Introduction

05:29 In Alaska

11:55 Commodus Scale

15:01 The World Before

23:16 Commodus Scale Part II

25:29 Like Magic

32:09 Commodus Scale Part III

34:44 The Bovine with the Curved Horns

42:32 Commodus Scale Part IV

45:36 Ashes

54:14 Commodus Scale Part V

59:33 Erica's Missed TIFF Films Recap

01:02:25 Wrap Up

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