Cinema Callback
Cinema Callback is a film podcast conducted entirely through WhatsApp voice notes. Hosts Andy and Michael, two lifelong movie fans from Ireland, exchange weekly messages about cult classics, hidden gems, and new releases. They cover genres from horror to noir, indie films to blockbusters. The show offers an honest, playful take on cinema.
Episodes
Train Dreams (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Clint Bentley’s Netflix film Train Dreams (2025), starring Joel Edgerton. Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts exchange contrasting reactions to a beautifully photographed, deeply melancholic story about working-class life, grief, isolation, and the passage of time.Set against the changing
The Baltimorons (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Jay Duplass’s The Baltimorons, an unconventional indie holiday romance co-written by Duplass and Michael Strassner, and starring Strassner alongside Liz Larsen.Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts unpack a film that begins in surprisingly dark territory. Cliff is a self-involved improv come
Gate of Flesh (1964) - The Criterion Series
As part of Cinema Callback’s Criterion Collection series, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Seijun Suzuki’s Gate of Flesh (1964), a bleak but surprisingly energetic portrait of sex workers attempting to survive among the ruins of postwar Tokyo.Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts explore the strange contradiction at the heart of the film. Its world is defined
Pickpocket (1959) - The Criterion Series
As part of Cinema Callback’s Criterion Collection series, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Robert Bresson’s Pickpocket (1959), a stark, stripped back portrait of crime, isolation, and a young man who seems almost completely checked out from the world around him.Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts explore Michel, a protagonist whose emotional numbness become
Love Jones (1997) - The Criterion Series
As part of Cinema Callback’s Criterion Collection series, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Theodore Witcher’s 1997 cult classic Love Jones, a soulful romantic drama powered by the sizzling energy and chemistry between Larenz Tate and Nia Long.Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts explore the relationship between aspiring writer Darius and photographer Nina, t
Ashes and Diamonds (1958) - The Criterion Series
As part of Cinema Callback’s Criterion Collection series, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Andrzej Wajda’s Ashes and Diamonds (1958), one of the defining films of postwar Polish cinema. Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts explore a film whose personal drama is inseparable from the complicated political history surrounding it.Originally watched as part of a
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) - The Criterion Series
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Picnic at Hanging Rock.Criterion Week continues on Cinema Callback as Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Peter Weir’s 1975 cult classic Picnic at Hanging Rock, revisiting a film once dismissed as a boring teenage memory and discovering instead a remarkable piece of atmospheric horror.Through the show’s signature voice note conversation f
Tampopo (1985) - The Criterion Series
Cinema Callback kicks off Criterion Week with Andy and Michael taking a deep dive into Juzo Itami’s Tampopo (1985), the joyous and wonderfully eccentric Japanese classic that transforms the conventions of the American Western into a story about the pursuit of the perfect bowl of ramen.Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts explore the film’s central story of a truck
Full Alert (1997)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into Ringo Lam’s Full Alert (1997), a forgotten gem of Hong Kong crime cinema that offers a grounded, hardboiled alternative to the more heightened action films of its era. Through the show’s signature voice note conversation format, the hosts respond to each other’s ideas over time, exploring why a film often overshadowed by th
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
In this special Spooktober finale of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into The Phantom of the Opera (1925), the legendary silent horror film starring Lon Chaney in one of cinema's most iconic performances. Through the show's signature voice note conversation format, the hosts come at the film from very different perspectives, exploring what it means to experience a centur
In a Violent Nature (2024)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael take a deep dive into In a Violent Nature (2024), Chris Nash's striking feature debut that reimagines the slasher film by placing the audience alongside the killer rather than his victims. Through the show's signature voice note conversation format, the hosts respond to each other's ideas over time, exploring how the film challenges
Audition (1999)
Support Cinema Callback on Patreon for bonus content, exclusive extras, and help us continue making in-depth film discussions through our unique voice note format.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/CinemaCallbackIn this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael revisit Audition (1999), Takashi Miike's landmark psychological horror that famously transforms from a quiet romantic melodrama int
The Odyssey (2026)
Warning: This episode contains major spoilers for The Odyssey.In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, a sweeping reimagining of Homer's epic that blends mythological spectacle with psychological drama. Through the show's signature voice note conversation format, the hosts respond to each other's ideas over time, exploring whethe
Longlegs (2024)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael dive deep into the 2024 horror sensation Longlegs, discussing whether Osgood Perkins’ latest nightmare is a genuine modern classic or a case of “all style, no substance.” Through the show’s signature voice note format, the conversation unfolds as they debate one of the most divisive horror films of recent years — a movie surrounded by mystery, v
Suspiria (1977)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Suspiria (1977), Dario Argento's visually astonishing horror masterpiece that rejects conventional storytelling in favour of pure atmosphere, emotion, and sensory experience. Through the show's signature voice note conversation format, the hosts respond to each other's ideas over time, unpacking a film that feels less like a narrative an
The Blob (1988)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss The Blob (1988), Chuck Russell's gloriously gruesome remake that transformed a 1950s sci-fi B movie into one of the defining horror films of the practical effects era. Through the show's signature voice note conversation format, the hosts respond to each other's ideas over time, exploring not only the film itself but what it
A Month in the Country (1987) — A Father’s Day Special
For this special Father’s Day episode of Cinema Callback, Andy is joined by his dad, Jim , to discuss Jim’s favourite film, A Month in the Country (1987). Using the show’s signature voice note format, father and son reflect on a film that means a great deal to one of them and is being experienced for the first time by the other, creating a unique conversation about cinema, memory, and the ways sto
One Battle After Another (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael dive headfirst into Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest cinematic whirlwind, One Battle After Another. Told through the show’s signature voice note format, the conversation unfolds organically over time, with the hosts responding to each other’s ideas, challenging interpretations, and gradually building a picture of the film rather than delivering a c
Smile 2 (2024)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Smile 2 (2024), Parker Finn’s ambitious follow up to the surprise horror hit, expanding the franchise’s central curse into the world of celebrity, performance, and public scrutiny.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s heightened scale, its striking visual set pieces, and how it transforms psyc
Soft & Quiet (2022)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Soft & Quiet (2022), Beth de Araújo’s tense and deeply unsettling thriller that follows a group of women over the course of a single afternoon as casual prejudice spirals into something far darker.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s real time structure, its use of a continuous take aesth
Together (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Together (2025), a relationship horror film that turns emotional closeness into something increasingly physical, disturbing, and inescapable.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s blend of body horror and relationship drama, and how it uses genre to explore codependency, identity, and the fear
Weapons (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Weapons (2025), the mysterious and deeply unsettling horror film that transforms a single unexplained event into a wider portrait of paranoia, grief, and social collapse.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s fragmented storytelling, its atmosphere of creeping dread, and how it uses absence rat
Hiroshima, Mon Amour (1959)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Hiroshima, Mon Amour (1959), Alain Resnais’s landmark exploration of memory, grief, and intimacy in the shadow of historical catastrophe.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s fragmented structure, its blending of past and present, and how personal memory becomes inseparable from collective tra
The Novelist's Film (2022)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss The Novelist’s Film (2022), Hong Sang-soo’s quietly reflective drama about artistic frustration, creative renewal, and the fragile connections between people who make art.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about Hong’s minimalist style, his use of repetition and conversation, and how the film blurs the line
Bob le Flambeur (1956)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Bob le Flambeur (1956), Jean-Pierre Melville’s quietly influential crime film that blends American noir cool with a distinctly French sense of looseness and chance.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s relaxed, almost drifting structure, and how its casual tone masks a precise understanding of
High and Low (1963) & Highest 2 Lowest (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss High and Low (1963) and Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025, exploring how the same core premise can be reinterpreted across time, culture, and filmmaking style.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about Akira Kurosawa’s precise, methodical construction, where moral tension unfolds through space, hierarchy, an
Strange Darling (2023)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Strange Darling (2023), a sharply constructed thriller that plays with perspective, chronology, and audience expectation to constantly shift the ground beneath its story.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s fragmented structure, its deliberate withholding of information, and how it invites th
After Hours (1985)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss After Hours (1985), Martin Scorsese’s darkly comic odyssey through nocturnal New York, where a simple late night outing spirals into a surreal chain of misfortune and escalating paranoia.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s relentless momentum, its nightmare logic, and how ordinary social anx
🎬 Coming Soon on Cinema Callback
Here’s what’s next on the podcast…We’re heading from 90s indie relationship chaos to one of Scorsese’s wildest nights, a modern thriller full of surprises, and a special double-feature exploring how one story can evolve across filmmakers and generations.Upcoming episodes:• The Daytrippers (1996) — a sharp, funny indie road trip about love, suspicion, and family dynamics.• After Hours (1985) — Mart
Acasă My Home (2020)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael dive into Acasă My Home (2020), Radu Ciorniciuc’s intimate documentary that follows the real-life Enache family as they are uprooted from their decades-long life on the edge of the Văcărești Delta, a wild, semi-urban wetland on the outskirts of Bucharest, and thrust into the challenges of modern city living.Using the show’s voice note conversati
Compartment No. 6 (2021)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Compartment No. 6 (2021), Juho Kuosmanen’s intimate road film set almost entirely aboard a long train journey across Russia. What begins as an uncomfortable shared space between two mismatched strangers gradually becomes a quiet exploration of loneliness, empathy, and human connection.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, th
River's Edge (1986)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss River’s Edge (1986), Tim Hunter’s haunting portrait of teenage detachment set against a shocking act of violence that barely seems to disturb the world around it. Inspired by true events, the film follows a group of suburban teenagers whose emotional numbness proves more unsettling than the crime itself.Through the show’s voice note conv
Materialists (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Materialists (2025), the sharply observed romantic drama that examines modern relationships through the language of status, value, and personal ambition. Set within the world of professional matchmaking, the film explores how love becomes entangled with ideas of success, security, and self worth.Through the show’s voice note conversation
March lineup for Cinema Callback
The March lineup for Cinema Callback is officially here, and we’re covering everything from high-stakes romance to gritty cult classics. 🍿🎬This month, we’re diving deep into: ✨ Materialists – A star-studded look at modern romance featuring Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans. 🌲 River's Edge – A haunting 80s "callback" that explores teenage apathy. 🚂 Compartment No. 6 – An i
Terrestrial Verses (2023)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Terrestrial Verses (2023), the formally daring Iranian film that presents a series of encounters between ordinary citizens and unseen authorities, revealing how power operates through routine interactions rather than overt force.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s rigid framing, theatrical s
Miracle Mile (1988)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Miracle Mile (1988), Steve De Jarnatt’s strange, urgent blend of romantic drama and apocalyptic thriller set over the course of one increasingly frantic night in Los Angeles.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s tonal shift from dreamy meet cute to nuclear countdown nightmare, and how that piv
Anniversary (2025) — with Special Voice Notes from Screenwriter Lori Rosene-Gambino
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Anniversary (2025) directed by Jan Komasa, a tightly controlled psychological drama that begins in recognisable domestic territory before quietly shifting into something far more disquieting. What initially feels like a familiar life invasion setup gradually opens into a study of control, desire, and emotional power.Through the show’s vo
Triangle (2009)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Triangle (2009), Christopher Smith’s mind bending psychological thriller that begins as a simple sailing trip and spirals into a labyrinth of repetition, dread, and existential punishment.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s shifting structure, how it weaponises déjà vu, and the way it gradua
Possum (2018)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Possum (2018), Matthew Holness’s deeply unsettling debut feature that strips horror back to mood, repetition, and psychological decay. Set in a bleak, unnamed England, the film follows a man returning to his childhood home, carrying with him both a literal and emotional burden he cannot escape.Through the show’s voice note conversation f
Trust (1990)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Trust (1990), Hal Hartley’s breakthrough indie film that blends romance, comedy, and philosophical inquiry with a distinctly deadpan tone. Centered on the unlikely connection between Maria and Matthew, the film reframes young love as an act of resistance against social expectation and emotional inertia.Through the show’s voice note conve
The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss The Panic in Needle Park (1971), Jerry Schatzberg’s raw, unsentimental portrait of addiction and dependency in early-70s New York, starring Al Pacino and Kitty Winn.Through the show’s voice note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s stripped back realism, its immersion in street level life, and how it resists moralising or
Scarecrow (1973)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss Scarecrow (1973), Jerry Schatzberg’s tender, wandering road movie starring Al Pacino and Gene Hackman as two drifters moving across America with little more than dreams and unresolved pasts.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s loose, episodic structure and how it lets character take precedenc
Film Club Watch-Along: Scarecrow (1973), The Panic in Needle Park (1971), Trust (1990), Possum (2018)
This is a quick film-club preview of the next four Cinema Callback episodes.We’ll be covering Scarecrow (1973), The Panic in Needle Park (1971), Trust (1990), and Possum (2018). , so if you want to watch along, now’s the time — and then check out the episodes when they drop.Scarecrow - 13/01/2026The Panic in Needle Park - 20/01/2026Trust - 27/01/2026Possum - 04/02/2026
The Firm (1993)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss The Firm (1993), Sydney Pollack’s slick legal thriller starring Tom Cruise at the peak of his early-90s stardom. What begins as a glossy story of professional success slowly reveals itself as a paranoid nightmare about power, control, and the cost of getting exactly what you want.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hos
28 Years Later (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss 28 Years Later, the long-gestating return to Danny Boyle’s infected Britain and what it means to revisit a world that once defined post-millennium horror.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about how the film reframes rage, survival, and collapse through the lens of time, aging, and generational trauma. They
That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael discuss That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023), the quietly powerful Irish film adapted from John McGahern’s novel. Set in rural Ireland, the film observes everyday life, community bonds, and the passing of time with a patient, unshowy eye.Through the show’s voice-note conversation format, the hosts talk about the film’s observational style, i
Faraway, So Close! (1993)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael turn their attention to Faraway, So Close! (1993), Wim Wenders’ follow-up to Wings of Desire. Continuing the story of angels observing human life in Berlin, the film shifts tone, scale, and ambition — raising questions about freedom, consequence, and what it really means to be human.Using the show’s voice-note conversation format, the two hosts
Warfare (2025)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael dive into Warfare (2025), Alex Garland’s tense, grounded drama built around real-world military events and the political fallout surrounding them. We look at how Garland handles the material, the performances that carry the film, and the film’s commentary on loyalty, power, and the human cost of conflict.As always, the episode is built around ou
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024)
Andy and Michael swap voice notes as they explore The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024), the moving documentary about Norwegian gamer Mats Steen — known online as “Ibelin”. Stricken by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and confined to a wheelchair, Mats found escape, purpose and connection within the world of World of Warcraft.Through interviews, archive footage and animated recreations of his in-game li
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
Michael and Andy are back in each other’s voice notes — but this week they’re dodging slow-motion doves, leather jackets, and John Woo explosions as they dive into Mission: Impossible 2 (2000).In this episode, the lads break down that wild tonal shift, the stunt-heavy insanity, the operatic melodrama, and whether the movie’s style-over-sense approach secretly makes it the most fun entry in the fra
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
Andy and Michael return with a new batch of chaotic, cinematic voice notes as Cinema Callback tackles Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025). In this spoiler-filled episode, the lads break down Tom Cruise’s final outing as Ethan Hunt — the stunts, the twists, the emotional beats, and whether the franchise sticks the landing after nearly 30 years.Told through their signature voicemail-sty
Sinners (2025)
Andy and Michael return to the line for a charged discussion of Sinners (2025), Ryan Coogler’s long-awaited comeback and one of the year’s most talked-about films. Told through their signature voice note exchanges, the pair unpack Coogler’s daring mix of faith, family, and moral collapse — a film that asks whether redemption is possible in a world built on compromise.Expect a raw, honest breakdown
Black ’47 (2018)
Andy and Michael leave voice notes across continents to discuss Black ’47 (2018), Lance Daly’s brutal revenge western set during Ireland’s Great Famine.In this emotionally charged episode, they explore how the film fuses genre grit with historical trauma — from James Frecheville’s haunted performance to Hugo Weaving’s moral complexity. They talk about its striking cinematography, mythic tone, and
Black Bag (2025)
Andy and Michael swap voice notes about Black Bag (2025), Steven Soderbergh’s sleek return to the spy genre starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender.In this episode, they unpack its tension, tone, and the director’s obsession with control — asking whether Black Bag feels like a comeback or a cold exercise in style. Along the way, they debate the movie’s surprising restraint, Fassbender’s per
Robot Dreams (2023)
Andy and Michael leave each other a string of voice notes about Robot Dreams (2023), the beautifully melancholic animated film from Pablo Berger. Through their conversation, they explore the film’s quiet emotional pull — a wordless story about connection, loss, and how even machines can make us cry.This week’s episode moves between laughter and reflection as the two hosts unpack how Robot Dreams c
The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia (2019)
In this episode, Andy and Michael swap voice notes about The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia (2023) — a slow-burn cosmic animation that’s part cult study, part existential nightmare.As always, their conversation unfolds entirely through voicemail-style exchanges, exploring the film’s hypnotic pacing, religious mania, and sense of creeping dread. Is it a hidden gem or an endurance test of m
The Burning Buddha Man (2013)
Andy and Michael return with another surreal entry in their ongoing voice-note discussions — this time exploring the nightmarish, hypnotic world of The Burning Buddha Man (2013).Told entirely through their real voice messages, the hosts unravel Ujicha’s eerie blend of stop-motion and horror, debating whether this “gekimation” experiment is a lost masterpiece or a fever dream gone too far. Expect u
This Magnificent Cake! (2018)
On this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael exchange voice notes about This Magnificent Cake! (2018), the stop-motion anthology film from Marc James Roels and Emma De Swaef. Set in 19th-century Africa under European colonial rule, the film tells five interconnected stories—ranging from absurd to tragic—exploring greed, power, and human fragility.We discuss: How can animation capture the b
The Peasants (2023)
On this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael leave each other voice notes as they dive into The Peasants (2023), the painterly animated adaptation of Władysław Reymont’s Nobel Prize–winning novel. Using hand-painted animation similar to Loving Vincent, the film portrays the brutal, beautiful, and often heartbreaking life of 19th-century Polish villagers.We ask: Can animation carry the same
Commune (2005, dir. Jonathan Berman) – With Exclusive Director’s Commentary
Andy and Michael swap voice notes about Commune (2005), Jonathan Berman’s documentary on the Black Bear Ranch collective of the late 1960s.In this special episode, director Jonathan Berman himself joins in, dropping his own commentary throughout the podcast — turning Cinema Callback into a hybrid film discussion and director’s track you won’t find anywhere else.🌿 Expect insights into communal livi
Strange World (2022)
Andy and Michael swap voice notes about Disney’s Strange World (2022), the sci-fi adventure directed by Don Hall.Through their voicemail-style back-and-forth, they ask why this ambitious, visually bold film — with themes of family, legacy, and environmental responsibility — failed to connect with audiences despite Disney’s usual magic.🌍 Expect talk on pulpy sci-fi influences, representation in mai
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987)
Andy and Michael swap voice notes about Todd Haynes’ infamous underground short Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987).Banned from official release due to copyright battles, this audacious film uses Barbie dolls to dramatize Karen Carpenter’s rise to fame and tragic death — and has since become a cult legend.🎹 The conversation unpacks , whether a 43-minute banned short can feel more truthful
Chicken Run (2000) & Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)
Andy and Michael hatch a double-feature voicemail discussion, clucking their way through both Aardman classics — Chicken Run (2000) and its long-awaited sequel Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023).🐔 From the daring POW-style escape of the first film to the colorful, high-stakes rescue mission in the sequel, the two debate whether Dawn of the Nugget could ever live up to the original’s charm — an
Dead Money (2024)
Andy and Michael swap voice notes on Luc Walpoth’s 2024 thriller starring Emile Hirsch. Unpacking the film’s tense betrayals, moral stakes, and whether it really cashes in on its premise.
Mickey 17 (2025)
Andy and Michael leave each other voice notes about Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s first film since Parasite. We talk about Robert Pattinson’s clone drama, Bong’s shift from social satire to pure sci-fi. Along the way, we get into sci-fi world-building, Bong’s recurring themes, and how Mickey 17 stacks up against the director’s earlier work.
Flight Risk (2024)
Cinema Callback takes to the skies with Flight Risk, the 2024 thriller directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg. We break down the film’s plot, performances, and polarizing tone — is this a comeback or a misfire?We also explore Gibson’s return to directing, Wahlberg’s latest action turn, and how Flight Risk fits into the modern thriller landscape.🔊 Featuring our signature voicemail commen
Memoirs of a Snail (2024)
In this episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael leave voice notes unpacking Memoirs of a Snail, the new stop-motion treasure from Adam Elliot. They dig into the film’s bittersweet tone, the deeply specific Australian-ness, and how a story about a hoarder snail named Grace ends up capturing the essence of grief, shame, and family. Quirky, tender, and devastating in all the right ways.Want to l
Wings of Desire (1987)
This week on Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael float into Wim Wenders’ Wings of Desire, the meditative masterpiece about unseen watchers, whispered thoughts, and divided cities. Through their signature voicemail exchange, they reflect on Bruno Ganz’s gentle angel, Peter Falk’s surprise cameo, and the film’s mix of philosophy, poetry, and street-level humanity. It’s about love, loneliness, and choo
Flow (2024)
In this week’s Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael drift into the haunting, wordless world of Flow—the 2024 Hungarian survival film told entirely from the perspective of a stray cat in an abandoned city. Through their signature voicemail exchanges, they unpack the film’s meditative pacing, hypnotic visuals, and why sometimes the best apocalypse stories are the quietest ones.Follow the link in the ab
Grand Theft Hamlet (2024)
Andy and Michael log in and load up for Grand Theft Hamlet, the strange and touching lockdown documentary where two out-of-work actors stage Hamlet inside the world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Through their trademark voicemail exchange, the hosts explore how creativity, grief, and performance collide in a virtual world — and what it means to keep making art when the real one shuts down.Click the l
Kings of the Road (1976)
In this week’s Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael roll along the edges of post-war Germany in Wim Wenders’ Kings of the Road, the final chapter of his “Road Trilogy.” Their voicemail exchange tracks the film’s slow rhythms, empty landscapes, and the quiet bond between two drifters caught between eras. It’s about cinema, masculinity, and the spaces in between — all playing out reel by reel.Tap the l
Wrong Move (1975)
Andy and Michael take a detour into existential disillusionment this week with Wim Wenders’ Wrong Move, the second in his “Road Trilogy.” Through their familiar back-and-forth voicemail exchange, they trace the journey of Wilhelm, a would-be writer searching for meaning and connection across a grey, drifting West Germany. Poetic, cynical, and strikingly composed — this one's a heavy but reward
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
This week on Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael hit play on Curtis Hanson’s suburban thriller The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Told through a volley of voicemail reflections, they peel back the film’s glossy exterior to unpack Rebecca De Mornay’s icy performance, early ’90s paranoia, and the domestic dread simmering just beneath the surface.Have thoughts of your own? Use the link in our about sectio
The American Friend (1977)
In this week's episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael unravel Wim Wenders’ hypnotic thriller The American Friend. Through their signature voicemail exchanges, they explore Dennis Hopper’s chilling take on Tom Ripley, the film’s fractured morality, and Wenders’ genre-defying style. From Hamburg’s shadows to Paris’ glow, this existential noir pulses with paranoia, longing, and style.Got th
Alice in the Cities (1974)
This week on Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael tune into the quiet poetry of Wim Wenders’ Alice in the Cities. Through their trademark voicemail exchanges, they explore the film’s wandering spirit, its tender portrayal of unexpected companionship, and the ache of rootlessness. It’s a road movie without a roadmap — capturing the melancholy beauty of drifting through places and people in search of m
Paris, Texas (1984)
In this heartfelt episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael wander the emotional and physical landscapes of Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas. As always, their conversation unfolds via voicemail — tracing the film’s haunting journey through silence, estrangement, and the slow process of rebuilding identity and family. From Harry Dean Stanton’s career-defining performance to Ry Cooder’s aching slide gui
Perfect Days (2023)
In this quietly luminous episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael soak in Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days, the Oscar-nominated Japanese-language film that follows a Tokyo toilet cleaner with a camera eye and a poet’s soul. Through their signature voice message exchange, they reflect on the rhythm of daily life, finding beauty in the mundane, and Wenders’ gift for contemplative storytelling.Tap the l
Real Life (1979)
In this week’s Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael rewind to Albert Brooks’ sharp and strange 1979 mockumentary Real Life. As Brooks inserts himself into a suburban household in the name of science (and spectacle), the guys untangle the film’s hilarious send-up of documentary ethics, performative behavior, and the weird need to be watched. One of the great meta comedies, decades ahead of its time.Hi
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024)
Andy and Michael unpack the hyper-stylized chaos of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Soi Cheang’s gritty Hong Kong action epic based on the cult comic City of Darkness.They dive into the explosive fight choreography, ‘80s Hong Kong grit, and what it means for the future of martial arts cinema. A story of loyalty, power, and survival in Kowloon’s legendary Walled City.
The Night Comes for Us (2018)
In this ferocious episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael swap voicemail messages as they dive headfirst into the relentless carnage of Timo Tjahjanto’s The Night Comes for Us (2018). They explore the film’s jaw-dropping fight choreography, brutal storytelling, and the standout performances from Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais.Expect intense breakdowns of the movie’s visceral action sequences, discu
