A Filmversation with Mike and Nick
Join two films fans on their cinematic journey. Mike and Nick will explore various themes and subjects in the movies they watch. Their goal is to cultivate rewarding conversation about film and uncover the things that make movies truly special.
Episodes
49 episodes
Andrei Tarkovsky - Andrei Rublev (1966)
Nick leads Mike to the monumental film that is Andrei Rublev. Tarkovsky uses the 15th-century Russian icon painter to explore theology amidst a world of medieval hardship. Nick dives into the religiosity of the film and the challenges the movie...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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2:05:25
Ingmar Bergman - Summer with Monika
Mike and Nick revisit Bergman's Summer lens through one of the director's first big "hits" : Summer with Monika. The pair explore themes of isolation, youth, and escaping society. Nick comments how he thinks this is the cinematic answer to all ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:10:41
Agnès Varda - Vagabong + shorts
Mike and Nick revisit one of their favourite directors: Agnès Varda. They spotlight 1985's Vagabond and supplement with a few of her short films. Vada conjures a realism and respect for her subject matter which bolsters her authenticity.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:30:01
Fantasia & Fantasia 2000
Mike and Nick dive into 1940's Disney animation peak, Fantasia. Mike's held Fantasia in high regard for some time, while this is Nick's first exposure to the animated wonder. Find out how captivating Nick found the 64-year old animated symphony...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:16:32
Ingmar Bergman - Waiting Women (1952)
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography.Whether it's through the intricate portrayal of complex women or the stark representation of gender dynamics, Bergman's films invite us intimate invitations into ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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48:36
Ingmar Bergman - Summer Interlude (1951)
Mike and Nick talk more Bergman. They try to find that summer feeling with one of Bergman's earlier masterworks. At least that's what some say. The beginnings of some of Bergman's bigger ideas also start to take form here. The pair share their ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:02:16
2023 Review - Part Two
The conclusion of Mike and Nick's 2023 top 10 lists. Mike fights for his picks and Nick continues to love films no one else saw. Find out the very very best of 2023 according to FILMVERSATION.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:31:21
2023 Review - Part One
Mike and Nick explore their respective top 10 lists from 2023. Find out which films of 2023 the hosts thought were the very best. Be sure to listen for some serious surprises and films you may not have seen!
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:33:12
Kelly Reichardt - First Cow & Showing Up
Mike and Nick review Kelly Reichardt's last two films: First Cow and Showing Up.Kelly Reichardt is a major cinematic voice in today's film landscape. She creates nuanced work with texture and insight. Nick fawns over the Capitalist critique...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:20:57
In the Mood for Amour
Happy Valentine's Day! Mike and Nick shoot their Cupid's arrow at each other with two top romance films. Mike aims at Nick with seductive music and vibrant colours in Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love (2000). Nick takes an alternative approac...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:14:42
Ingmar Bergman - To Joy (1950)
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Bergman's filmography. Bergman enters the 50's with his story following a couple who met in the orchestra and navigate all the drama that ensues in their lives. Nick calls this film Bergman's "great ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:10:40
The Apu Trilogy - Apur Sansar (1959)
Mike and Nick complete The Apu Trilogy with Apur Sansar from 1959. The two hosts have become enamoured with Satyajit Ray's breathtaking human drama and await to find out the conclusion of our beloved Apu. How does the evolution of characters pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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47:58
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Happy Halloween!Our good friend Jackie joins Mike and Nick to look at one of the most legendary horror films: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.It's a new watch for Mikeand Jackie and a beloved classic for Nick. Find out if the gang thinks th...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:18:31
Ringu (1998)
Happy Halloween! Mike and Nick get spooky for the season and watch the J-Horror that kicked off a slew of other horror films across the globe. What does director Hideo Nakata do to make a video tape so spooky? Does it still hold up and worth it...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:03:03
The Apu Trilogy - Aparajito (1956)
Mike and Nick check in on Apu in the second entry of Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy, Aparajito (1956). We move from the naturalistic world of a Bengal village to the city. Apu's wonder and curiosity grows and leads him down new paths and toward...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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57:50
Ingmar Bergman - Thirst (1949)
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Bergman's filmography. Still in the early stages of his career, the duo examine how Bergman's work is evolving and perfecting. Is this closer to the Bergman we know today?
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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58:50
The Apu Trilogy - Pather Panchali (1955)
Mike and Nick celebrate their third season with a beloved and prestigious trilogy: Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy. The first entry, Pather Panchali (1955) introduces Apu, the titular character as he makes his way through the beautiful poetry of...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:12:12
Port of Call (1948) - Ingmar Bergman
Mike and Nick continue their jounrey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography. How is Bergman's craft and technique evolving? Or staying the same?
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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52:53
Mission Impossible: Then & Now
Mike and Nick take a look at Brian De Palma's Mission Impossible (1996) and compare it to the series' most recent iteration, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). The hosts follow the trajectory of the series as its branding has...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:10:20
Jane Campion - The Piano & The Power of the Dog
On this episode, Mike and Nick examine two of Jane Campion's works: The Piano (1993) & The Power of the Dog (2021). The Power of the Dog racked up 12 Oscar nominations and The Piano ranks on the top 100 of Sight and Sound. It is time the tw...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:17:53
12 Angry Men meet A Few Good Men
Hosts, Mike and Nick, are joined by good friend Dave to discuss two films focused on... men: Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men (1957) and Rob Reiner's A Few Good Men (1992).The group discusses the power of each film's dialogue and how convinc...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:15:58
A Ship to India - Ingmar Bergman
Mike and Nick continue their journey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography. How does the second earliest film in the Criterion boxset stack up against the previous film and his greater body of work?For dedicated listeners, tune in to hear Ni...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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49:32
Beau Is Afraid
Mike and Nick take a critical look at Ari Aster's newest film, Beau is Afraid. The three hour paranoiac epic takes ambition to new heights. Does one of Mike's favourite modern directors rise to the occasion? Find out how the duo feels about one...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:22:33
EO & Au Hasard Balthazar
Nick finally gets Mike to watch the new donkey movie, EO: a new interpretation of an old classic they both love: Au Hasard Balthazar. Two special guests join the hosts: Jackie and Ryan. The group talks interpretation of EO and the barrier to en...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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59:12