Mind Theater

Exploring mob ethics, the difference between humans and animals, and the nature of being a gangster in Miller's Crossing by the Coen Brothers. A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Snowcrop - Cymbal Patter - So Go We - Grey Grey Joe - The Cast and Favor Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Today on the show I discussed Fight Club with Jordan and Giffin from That's BS , exploring it's themes of masculinity, consumerism, and spiritual enlightenment. A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram That's BS Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Pavement Hack Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Grifters, conmen, swindlers, and hustlers come in all shapes and sizes. One thing's for certain is the fact that they're all driven by greed and self-interest. Exploring how petty tricksters and fraudsters become wealthy businessmen and preachers in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood . A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Do...

Exploring how a country becomes diseased by fascism from within in David Simon's alternate history drama, The Plot Against America . A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Two Dollar Token - The Big Ten - As Dust Gathers - Curio - The Coil Winds Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Analyzing the transactional nature of marriage and the cost of pursuing an education vs. marrying rich, in Elena Ferrante and Saverio Costanzo's coming-of-age drama, My Brilliant Friend . A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Palladian - Elegant Weasel - Lonely Stairwell Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on...

Exploring the voyeuristic nature of photography and the ethics of people watching in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window . A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Spins and Never Falls - Trailrunner - Third in Line Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode I explore the themes of uncertainty, searching for life's answers in religion, and the paradoxical relationship between comedy and tragedy in A Serious Man , by the Coen Brothers. A Muckraker Media Production Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Sals Place - Jat Poure - Uncertain Ground Licensed under Creative Commons Support the sh...

On the Season Finale of Mind Theater I explore the character of Michael Ginsberg from Mad Men, revealing what makes him such a fascinating dynamic screen presence, but also diving into the machinations of his mind and the experiences that make him a paragon for the displaced generation. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Evidence Room -...

Today on the show I take a look at a monologue from the audio drama podcast "Wolf 359", exploring the nature of isolationism and how being alone is attached to our inherent fears as human beings. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Louver - Vdet - Gra Landsby Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See...

Today on the show I take look at the Studio Ghibli film, "Princess Mononoke", analyzing the conflict between human industrialization, and nature's need to preserve itself. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - The Crisper - Lupi - Topslides - Tartaruga Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Today on the show I take a look at the episode Nosedive from the the British science fiction anthology series Black Mirror, exploring the idea of the "authentic self" and the game-ification of social interactions. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Falaal - Flatlands 2nd - Matamoscas - Velvet Ladder - Donnalee Licensed under C...

Today on the show I analyze the character Rorschach from Alan Moore's 1986 comic Watchmen, exploring how the concept of morality is shaped by our experiences. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Lennie Moore Soundcloud - Newstand1 - DanWalksHome - DrMonMars Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today on the show I take a look at the 90s anime Cowboy Bebop and analyze the tropes it borrows from it's composite genres of westerns and science fiction, particularly the themes of masculinity and isolationism. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Pavement Hack - Tyrano Theme - Stakes and Things Licensed under Creative Commons Supp...

Today on the show I take a look at the 1997 mystery thriller film "The Game", and explore how it addresses the trauma the main character endures. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - The Caspian Sea - Tower of Mirrors - Great Is the Contessa - Haena Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit Licensed under Creative Commons Support the sh...

Mind Theater Season 2 Premieres January 27th In Season 2 of Mind Theater, through 7 essays on various works of tv, film, and other mediums, I'll be exploring concepts like isolationism, social conformity, and what it means to be truly human. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Falaal Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show...

On the season finale of Mind Theater I take a look at the book that shaped my childhood, "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead, and analyze how she uses time travel in a compelling way that differs from most works of science fiction. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Sunday Lights - Sylvestor - In Passage - Spring Cleaning - Roundpine - Lemon and Melon Licensed u...

In this episode I examine my favorite game of 2018, GRIS and it's world of compelling visuals and soundscapes, making the case for video games as a respected art-form. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - A Certain Lightness - Heather - Gullwing Sailor - Town Market GRIS Soundtrack - In Your Hands Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In this episode I take a look at the dystopian world of Children of Men, analyzing the major themes to try and understand the many facets of a collapsing society. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Kid Kodi - Allston Night Owl - Walking Shoes - The Yards - Delamine Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I take a look at 2 of my favorite, easily binge-able series in Russian Doll and Chernobyl, exploring how short form television can be so captivating. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Three Stories - Smooth Stone - Copley Beat - Silver Lanyard Harry Nilson - Gotta Get Up Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

On the inaugural episode of Mind Theater I share my initial venture into the world of comics and explore what makes “Saga” by Brian K. Vaughan so compelling. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions From their Album “Skittle”: - Copley Beat - Pedalrider - Rodney Skopes - Walking Shoes - Elmore Heights - Greylock - Boston Landing Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hos...