The CineFiles – Ep. 4

Dear readers,

On the new episode The CineFiles, host Chris Hrapsky (KARE 11), critic Jamie Rogers, and I talk about a few new titles in theaters right now.  

The episode starts with my coverage of F1, director Joseph Kosinski’s racing melodrama starring Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, and Kerry Condon. Much to my surprise, I enjoyed this Formula One feature; it reminded me of John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix (1967).

Jamie and I agreed that Celine Song’s second feature, Materialists, is worth checking out. Despite its imperfections, the charming cast (Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal) and thoughtful look at modern dating make it both honest and familiar.

And we were mostly aligned about the impact of 28 Days Later (2002), the entertaining disposability of 28 Weeks Later (2007), and the uneven but mostly spectacular quality of 28 Years Later.

Finally, we talk about Chris’ “CineGift” of Stanley Kubrick’s 1957 feature Paths of Glory, which we all agreed is a phenomenal feature. Read my updated essay on the film, starring Kirk Douglas, in The Definitives.

Also, I share my “CineGift” for next time: Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece, High and Low, which you can watch on Max or The Criterion Channel.

Follow the show by subscribing to the KARE 11+ app (available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.) or watch on YouTube. 

Happy viewing!

Brian Eggert
Critic, Essayist, Founder
Deep Focus Review