Depth Perception Movie Podcast

Mr Vozly, Tin Man, and special guest Edge went to see the smash summer hit Obsession. This episode is a collection of their thoughts, reactions, and interpretations a week later. staaayyyYYYY!!!!

Mr Vozly does NOT move in herds for this episode. He breaks down his all-time favorite movie Jurassic Park, and why it is the ultimate movie about man vs nature. Join him for the first of hopefully many Secret Menu! episodes where the movie is the star.

The Depth Perception Movie Podcast will now be bringing you stand-alone movie episodes!

The guys have decided on watching Perfect Blue, per suggestion of a listener. It marks the first anime movie discussed by the podcast. We dive into the various themes the movie presents and how it presents them. We also try to strengthen our understanding on the story, plot and movie as a whole.

The guys start to wrap up season 3 by going through their favorite movies and discussions, as well as a final say on the encompassing theme for this season: The Importance of Human Interaction. We will also include listener feedback and comments. As a thank you, we will also be taking movie suggestions for the last episode of season 3.

Guest host Tiffy makes her debut with Mr Vozly and KMax as they all discuss Hacksaw Ridge (2016). There's initial reactions, what we thought were the most important scenes to us personally, what we identify most with the movie, and ask ourselves- What do we do when our values are attacked? What does Desmond Doss do?

The gang watched Shadow (2018). We talk about dichotomy (male v female, rigidity v fluidity, ruler v servant etc), war, self, metaphor, glorification of war/heroism and more.

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 La...

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, W...

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 Inisher...

Mr Vozly and the Tin Man talk Nosferatu (2024). Here are the talking points: Initial reactions, favorite scenes Most haunting scenes Cinematic tools (darkness, decay, framing, lighting, aesthetic) Connection to our discussion on relationships Theme Updated 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...

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 reactions Scene Perception Relation to Grief Cinematic tools Laughter

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. M...

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 s...

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 scenes How do we see isolation? How we personally connect with Neal How we personally connect with Del This movie's relation to our grief discussion What makes this...

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 n...

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 Kangaroo What did we feel more, fear or sadness? Cinematic tools that makes us feel the way we do One word on how the movie presents grief