Depth Perception Movie Podcast

The guys go from talking estrangement to talking war in movies. We discuss our most impactful war movies, whether war movies glorify or condemn, differences between fictional and nonfictional based war movies, and dichotomy. We include movies like Saving Private Ryan, Troy, Schindler's List, The Patriot, Starship Troopers, Tears of the Sun, and Full Metal Jacket.

The movie for this episode is Closer from 2004, starring Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen. We talk about our reactions, and just how we view the dynamics of estrangement between all of the characters- including who we see the most impactful in estrangement. We also talk about how each of us interprets the bus ride scene in the beginning, and the office scene between Jude Law and Clive Owen.

The guys peel some onions and discuss the idea of estrangement. What causes friendships and relations to fail? Families to fall apart? What movies demonstrate those reasons? How do we handle estrangement, both as the initiator and the affected party? Finally, we discuss whether estrangement be reversed, including film examples.Movies discussed include: Coco, The Wrestler, Mean Girls, Inception, Warrior, Lala Land, The Breakup, Banshees of Inisherin, This is the End, Hook, A Christmas Caro9l, and Bridesmaids.

The guys discuss the 2009 movie Mary & Max. As always, there's initial reactions, favorite scenes, and theme. Other topics include impacts of friendships, how we can improve as friends, use of animation, and the use of imperfection.

Mr Vozly, KMax, and the Tin Man join forces to talk about friendship. Why is it important? What are some movies that show the strongest friendships? How about favorite moments of friendship in movies? What are our responsibilities as friends? Lastly, what roles do balance and understanding have in friendship?Some movies we talk about but are not limited to: The Breakfast Club, Banshees of Inisherin, Lord of the Rings, The Fox and the Hound, The Sandlot, Superbad, The Shawshank Redemption, and Tombstone. There are plenty more...

Mr Vozly and the Tin Man talk Nosferatu (2024). Here are the talking points:Initial reactions, favorite scenesMost haunting scenesCinematic tools (darkness, decay, framing, lighting, aesthetic)Connection to our discussion on relationshipsThemeUpdated view on the use of Dracula in Forgetting Sarah Marshall

A familiar comedy discussed by the guys. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). Since this is in our chapter on relationships, we point out the impact from past relationships, and the recovery from past relationships. We also talk about some cinematic tools, themes, and the use of Dracula.

Mr Vozly uses the influence of Casablanca to outline the discussion on Relationships and their reflections in movies. Topics include romanticism, depression from a failed relationship, the nostalgia of lost love, hope, depths of love, and maturity.

The guys watch a Rom-Com seemingly made just for them. It's Sleeping With Other People (2015) starring Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie. We talk about how conventional or unconventional this movie is as a Rom-Rom, revisit the idea of Belonging, review some cinematic tools and apply them to a Scene-Perception.

Mr Vozly ventures into uncharted territory, where Tin Man and KMax have long traversed. It's the episode on Romantic Comedies. The guys talk about their personal enjoyment levels of the genre, tropes of the RomCom that they feel need to be present for its classification, HALLMARK, an impromptu movie quote game from KMax, and debate why RomComs aren't always our go-to all time favorite genre. Each host also presents a RomCom to the class for a quick discussion (While You Were Sleeping, Crazy Stupid Love, and Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story)

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays from a trio of filthy animals. This episode, the guys chose from a pool of Christmas comedies before watching that movie and recording the episode directly after. A movie that neither Mr Vozly nor KMax had seen before. It's The Night Before (2015).Here are the talking points:Initial reactionsScene PerceptionRelation to GriefCinematic toolsLaughter

Mr Vozly, KMax, and the Tin Man come together to talk about movies that make them laugh and what makes them impactful. Talking points include the times they've laughed the hardest in a movie watching experience, what exactly makes them laugh in a movie, comedy now vs comedy 'then', our go-to comedies we watch to improve our mood, and laughter vs belonging- the battle of which is more comforting.Movies discussed include but aren't limited to: Hot Rod, The Princess Bride, Superbad, American Pie, Cabin in the Woods, the Jackass movies, Megamind, Porky's, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas... the list goes on

Kmax and Mr Vozly dive into Big Hero 6 (2014), and how it explores several concepts. As always, they talk about initial reactions and favorite scenes. Grief, and isolation make a comeback. Of course, the idea of 'Belonging' is discussed. Theme is presented, and the guys see how color, technology, and the connections between Hiro and Callaghan help convey the theme.

Kmax and Mr Vozly join forces to discuss "Belonging," using movies from season 3, and a callback to our most influential movies from the very first episode of the podcast. We talk about what Belonging means to us, and what gives us the biggest sense of belonging. What happens when that sense of belonging is absent? In movies, how do characters' well-being improve when belonging is restored? Is a sense of belonging the most comforting thing we can feel, and is that reflected in our movie watching experiences?Movies we include: The Ritual, Talk to Me, Midsommar, Home Alone, Coco, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Forrest Gump, Toy Story, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Frankenstein.

How is isolation going to be a lighter subject to talk about? Let Kmax and Mr Vozly show you. This episode we discuss a holiday classic- Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (1987). Here are the talking points:Initial reactions/favorite scenesHow do we see isolation?How we personally connect with NealHow we personally connect with DelThis movie's relation to our grief discussionWhat makes this movie heartwarmingTheme

The Tin Man makes an appearance for this episode about isolation. We talk about what isolation means to us, whether isolation is self-imposed or imposed upon, why we see characters isolate, if characters get peace with isolation, whether isolation is a successful coping technique or complacency with dealing with society and responsibility, if isolation is natural, and whether it is a positive or negative thing.We use movie examples from our podcast's history including: Godzilla Minus 1, The Florida Project, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Train to Busan, Hook, Shaun of the Dead, Children of Men, Mamma Mia, Hell or High Water, Bicycle Thieves, The Hateful Eight, Dead Man, Talk to Me, and Midsommar.

Mr Vozly and Kmax work through their own 5 stages of grief discussing 2019's Midsommar. This serves as the last portion of our chapter on Grief. Talking points include:What upset us in this movie?Subversion of our grief discussion, as well as usual tropes of both horror and happiness.Taking turns debating whether Dani successfully processed grief.Using plot to shape a theme.Theme and why?

KMax and Mr Vozly find the grief in 2022's Talk To Me. The discussion includes:How is grief shown in this movie?The KangarooWhat did we feel more, fear or sadness?Cinematic tools that makes us feel the way we doOne word on how the movie presents grief

This episode, Mr Vozly and KMax use movies to discuss grief. Here's the talking points:What does grief mean to us?List of movies that display grief only as deep sorrow.List of movies that display someone finding peace after the grieving process.Overlap with (season 2) vengeance, justice, and forgiveness.Overlap with (season 1 and 2) faith, family/friends, and culture.The boundary between adversity and mental health.Movies discussed include: Pet Sematary, Hereditary, Million Dollar Baby, The Dark Knight, Coco, Wind River, PS I Love You, The Lion King, Ghost, Fight Club, Up, Moana, The Shack, The Green Mile, Frankenstein, The Babadook, Captain Fantastic, and the Harry Potter movie series.