The Flick Lab Podcast

16/07/2024

Alien: Resurrection was NOT directed by the director of Amélie, Henrik explains why. A short clip from the Resurrection recording session.

16/07/2024

NEW EPISODE IS OUT! "Alien: Resurrection" is often considered the black sheep of the franchise, and the passing decades have not been kind to it, at least among some fans. What could be behind the venomous hate towards "Alien: Resurrection"? Is this the lowest point in the franchise, or is that still yet to come? Is "Alien: Resurrection" successful at its self-parody? Hear how Henrik makes his case for "Alien: Resurrection" and Karri argues against it.

"Alien: Resurrection" is often considered the black sheep of the franchise, and the passing decades have not been kind to it, at least among some fans. What ...

16/06/2024

NEW EPISODE! Alien 3 episode is out on Youtube!

Alien 3 was a nightmare production for the first-time feature director David Fincher. As the young master was trying to put together the best film he could under the circumstances, the studio and even scriptwriters kept interfering with his attempts at applying his vision to a material that he had only few weeks to mull over before shooting had to begin. This combined with onset antics and disagreements between actors. What came out keeps splitting the fan base to this day. Is Alien 3 actually a much better film than its reputation?

Alien 3 was a nightmare production for the first-time feature director David Fincher. As the young master was trying to put together the best film he could u...

21/05/2024

The latest episode is also on Youtube:

The Flick Lab rarely indulges in hyperbolic adulation or labels films as masterpieces. However, we do consider James Cameron's Aliens (1986) to be a masterpi...

20/05/2024

Aliens episode is out! Listen now on your favorite podcast player or via the link here.
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The Flick Lab rarely indulges in hyperbolic adulation or labels films as masterpieces. However, we do consider James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) to be a masterpiece. This landmark film in the sci-fi genre transformed the Alien franchise into a global phenomenon. In this episode, we delve into the film’s themes, the shift from slow burn to action, the bug hunt aspect, character dynamics, Alien genetics and reproduction, plausibility of Burke’s schemes, the differences between the Theatrical and Special Edition, Vietnam War allegories, the tech of Aliens, and more.

The Flick Lab rarely indulges in hyperbolic adulation or labels films as masterpieces. However, we do consider James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) to be a masterpiece. This landmark film in the sci-fi genre transformed the Alien franchise into a global phenomenon. In this episode, we delve into the film...

15/05/2024

We're excited to bring you our Alien sequel analyses in the coming weeks! Aliens (1986) episode will release in a few days.

28/04/2024

Karri and Henrik delve into their personal experiences from their artistic roots and TV/media industry. Among the discussion points are Karri’s loss of interest in the industry, the industry’s brutality, the tools they’ve utilized in media, advancements in editing on Linux, the debate over high-framerate in the film industry, challenges with high-resolution remasters of old films, AI enhancement, and other topics.

Listen on your favorite podcast player or on our website behind the link.

Karri and Henrik delve into their personal experiences from their artistic roots and TV/media industry. Among the discussion points are Karri’s loss of interest in the industry, the industry’s brutality, the tools they’ve utilized in media, advancements in editing on Linux, the debate over hig...

08/04/2024

In this podcast episode, Karri and Henrik discuss the movies and TV series they've watched over the past year or so, ones that haven't received dedicated coverage in previous episodes. This segment marks the second part of a two-part series.

In this podcast episode, Karri and Henrik discuss the movies and TV series they've watched over the past year or so, ones that haven't received dedicated coverage in previous episodes. This segment is the second part of a two-part series.

29/03/2024

New episode! In this podcast episode, Karri and Henrik discuss the movies and TV series they’ve watched over the past year or so, ones that haven’t received dedicated coverage in previous episodes. This episode marks the first part of a two-part series.

In this podcast episode, Karri and Henrik discuss the movies and TV series they’ve watched over the past year or so, ones that haven’t received dedicated coverage in previous episodes. This episode marks the first part of a two-part series. Films covered in this episode:Reacher (TV Series, 2022-...

02/03/2024

It seems the Finnish public broadcaster Yle (Yle Areena) has become confused about the nature of "podcasts". In their current page, they have replaced the 'radio programs' section with a new section called "Podcasts". However thereafter, the RSS feed links have been removed. Hence, these are NOT podcasts.

Similarly, the highly popular Finnish Supla.fi "podcasting" page by the Sanoma Corporation (Sanoma Media Finland) publishes their audio shows on their closed platform exclusively, and forces other publishers to send their audio files to their service separately, manually. You can only listen to their content via their app or website. These are NOT podcasts.

As per Wikipedia, "Podcasting is the preparation and distribution of audio files using RSS feeds to the devices of subscribed users."

No content creator is interested about the prospect of publishing content on countless services on duplicate feeds manually on proprietary platforms whose creators don't understand what the word 'podcast' means. There are reasons why RSS is being used.

That is why we are not on Supla and similar services, and never will be.

21/02/2024

The Flick Lab podcast recently had the pleasure of watching 'Healing Plan', a short film by two recent NYU graduates. Actress Matilde Silva and Director Samantha Joia joined us to discuss their new film. Luna, a Portuguese teen struggling with insomnia and her recent move to America, is sent to a celebrity doctor to help cope with her adjustment. His revolutionary sleep therapy brings her back to the beginning of her move and several of the struggles she has faced since. But his “healing plan” has some devastating drawbacks she is not quite ready to face.

The film infuses dream-like states, dramatic lighting sequences and revolves around the important topic of the potential drawbacks of cultural assimilation and the effects of social media. Among the podcast discussion points are also the risky nature of film industry as a career, the importance of passion and atmosphere at the set, pastel de nata, and other topics.

Films covered in this episode:

Healing Plan film website:
https://healingplanfilm.com/

Matilde Silva:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14451415

Samantha Joia:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14160255

The Flick Lab podcast recently had the pleasure of watching ‘Healing Plan’, a short film by two recent NYU graduates. Actress Matilde Silva and Director Samantha Joia joined us to discuss their new film. Luna, a Portuguese teen struggling with insomnia and her recent move to America, is sent to ...

06/01/2024

The Flick Lab will be back in February.

11/12/2023

New episode! Listen on your podcast player or via the link in this post. In this episode of the podcast, the hosts Karri and Henrik compare the original Howard Hawkes / Christian Nyby 1951 version of The Thing to John Carpenter’s 1982 reimagining and finally to the 2011 prequel / remake, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. There’s also a discussion on the original source novella by John W. Campbell from 1938. Each film version is a time capsule, reflecting their respective zeitgeist. Which film adaptation is the best one?

In this episode of the podcast, the hosts Karri and Henrik compare the original Howard Hawkes / Christian Nyby 1951 version of The Thing to John Carpenter’s 1982 reimagining and finally to the 2011 prequel / remake, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. There’s also a discussion on the origina...

09/12/2023

New episode! Listen on your podcast player or via the link in this post. In this episode of the podcast, the hosts Karri and Henrik compare the original Howard Hawkes / Christian Nyby 1951 version of The Thing to John Carpenter’s 1982 reimagining and finally to the 2011 prequel / remake, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. There’s also a discussion on the original source novella by John W. Campbell from 1938. Each film version is a time capsule, reflecting their respective zeitgeist. Which film adaptation is the best one?

In this episode of the podcast, the hosts Karri and Henrik compare the original Howard Hawkes / Christian Nyby 1951 version of The Thing to John Carpenter’s 1982 reimagining and finally to the 2011 prequel / remake, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. There’s also a discussion on the origina...

19/11/2023

In this episode of the podcast, the director of Jävla pappa (‘Goddamn Dad’), Niklas Gyberg Ivarsson, joins to discuss his documentary film about his complicated relationship to his alcoholic father. While they’re building an RV together, the two are forced to confront their complicated feelings. This directorial debut of Niklas, published by the Swedish public broadcasting company SVT, has gained recognition in Swedish film festivals and schools. Niklas’s portrayal of universal struggles within the film has resonated widely, garnering unexpected levels of exposure.

In this episode of the podcast, the director of Jävla pappa (‘Goddamn Dad’), Niklas Gyberg Ivarsson, joins to discuss his documentary film about his complicated relationship to his alcoholic father. While they’re building an RV together, the two are forced to confront their complicated feelin...

06/11/2023

In this episode of the podcast, filmmaker Martin Kessler joins to discuss the Czech language film The Ear (Ucho). Listen on your pod player or here: https://theflicklab.com/2023/11/06/181-the-ear-ucho-film-analysis-with-martin-kessler . Banned for 20 years, the film delves into the haunting communist surveillance within its own ranks.

In this episode of the podcast, filmmaker and podcaster Martin Kessler joins the show to discuss the film The Ear, also known as Ucho. This Czechoslovakian classic, directed by Karel Kachyňa, unravels a Czech couple (Radoslav Brzobohatý, Jirina Bohdalová) consumed by fear and paranoia, vividly de...

04/11/2023

! Announcement about a new episode release cycle. Due to the recurring challenges in post prod, variability in recording dates and personal situations, we've decided to make things easier for us and perhaps for our listeners as well.

From now on, the episodes won't be released on any specific day. Instead, they will be released when they're ready. However, they'll be released in a similar cycle as has been up to now, with the same amount of episodes coming per month or "season".

So, going forward expect episodes still typically biweekly, in and around weekends. This way, we get a flexible system to work with and as a result, you'll get the best result out to your earpods.

Thank you for listening!

Br, Karri / TFL

21/10/2023

New episode! In this episode of the podcast, musician Pat Smith joins Karri and Henrik to delve into the critically acclaimed film Whiplash. Is it a story about transcending mediocrity to achieve brilliance in your chosen art, in this case, drumming? Alternatively, is Whiplash a gripping tale of a descent into madness, fueled by a mentorship gone awry? Perhaps it is neither, and instead, a narrative that simply observes ambiguity. Does Whiplash communicate an empowering message or potentially something harmful?

You can find Pat's music here:
https://ditto.fm/wander-by-starlight
The rest of the links are in the show notes.

In this episode of the podcast, musician Pat Smith joins Karri and Henrik to delve into the critically acclaimed film Whiplash. Is it a story about transcending mediocrity to achieve brilliance in your chosen art, in this case, drumming? Alternatively, is Whiplash a gripping tale of a descent into m...

17/10/2023

The latest episode is on Youtube! Filipino cinema is in a state of emergency. It is grappling with an artistic gridlock that confines new films to a limited spectrum between rom-coms and slapstick. Amidst this cinematic stagnation, the cinema-goers gravitate towards Hollywood blockbusters, meanwhile relegating the rich Filipino cinematic heritage to neglect. However, a resurgence is underway as initiatives emerge to salvage and revive the remnants of this cinematic legacy. The Flick Lab takes on the responsibility of honoring Filipino cinema by shedding light on its critically acclaimed gems.

In this episode of the podcast, Karri and Henrik deep-dive into Manila in the Claws of Light, hailed as one of the Philippines’ cinematic masterpieces. Despite severe degradation of the film’s negatives, recent restoration efforts have breathed new life into this Lino Brocka creation. In a tapestry of realism, melodrama and noir, the audience is taken on a journey with a young fisherman who moves to Manila to locate his girlfriend, of whom he has not heard since she ventured into the bustling capital. The film deals with themes of hope, perseverance, desperation, love, and hate, echoing a howl and cry for something better. Based on and filmed in the 1970’s, the film illustrates the daily struggles during these times; monetary hardship, class struggle and rampant corruption.

Filipino cinema is in a state of emergency. It is grappling with an artistic gridlock that confines new films to a limited spectrum between rom-coms and slap...

08/10/2023

Filipino cinema is in a state of emergency. It is grappling with an artistic gridlock that confines new films to a limited spectrum between rom-coms and slapstick. Amidst this cinematic stagnation, the cinema-goers gravitate towards Hollywood blockbusters, meanwhile relegating the rich Filipino cinematic heritage to neglect. However, a resurgence is underway as initiatives emerge to salvage and revive the remnants of this cinematic legacy. The Flick Lab takes on the responsibility of honoring Filipino cinema by shedding light on its critically acclaimed gems.

In this episode of the podcast, Karri and Henrik deep-dive into Manila in the Claws of Light, hailed as one of the Philippines’ cinematic masterpieces. Despite severe degradation of the film’s negatives, recent restoration efforts have breathed new life into this Lino Brocka creation. In a tapestry of realism, melodrama and noir, the audience is taken on a journey with a young fisherman who moves to Manila to locate his girlfriend, of whom he has not heard since she ventured into the bustling capital. The film deals with themes of hope, perseverance, desperation, love, and hate, echoing a howl and cry for something better. Based on and filmed in the 1970’s, the film illustrates the daily struggles during these times; monetary hardship, class struggle and rampant corruption.

Filipino cinema is in a state of emergency. It is grappling with an artistic gridlock that confines new films to a limited spectrum between rom-coms and slapstick. Amidst this cinematic stagnation, the cinema-goers gravitate towards Hollywood blockbusters, meanwhile relegating the rich Filipino cine...

23/09/2023

In this episode of the podcast, Karri and Henrik delve into the origins of 'Friday the 13th,' exploring the first three films that birthed the iconic Jason Voorhees phenomenon. While the hockey mask-wearing serial killer has become a cultural staple, the question arises: do the initial entries in this enduring franchise truly merit their place in cinematic history? They also examine the enduring power of nostalgia in shaping the series' cultural significance compared to the movies themselves. The discussion covers a wide array of discussion points, including character development, storytelling, thematic elements, ethical considerations in Hollywood, legacy, and other topics.

In this episode of the podcast, Karri and Henrik delve into the origins of ‘Friday the 13th,’ exploring the first three films that birthed the iconic Jason Voorhees phenomenon. While the hockey mask-wearing serial killer has become a cultural staple, the question arises: do the initial entries i...

12/09/2023

The newest episode is out on YouTube! The Flick Lab invited Mint Volcano over to discuss their works. Mint Volcano is a film production company / art collective / film analysis Youtube channel, originating from Taiwan.

American writer-director-editor Nick Vaky and Taiwanese photographer-cinematographer Luke Liu form a powerful filmmaking duo. Nick and Luke met by a stroke of luck in Taiwan. They quickly discovered they have an abundance of chemistry between them and forged a lasting creative partnership, resulting in a prolific body of work encompassing short films, photo shoots, and diverse projects. Their collaborative endeavors extend to the YouTube channel Mint Volcano, dedicated to sharing their passion for Asian and Taiwanese Cinema through film analyses and reviews.

You can find the Mint Volcano Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/

American writer-director-editor Nick Vaky and Taiwanese photographer-cinematographer Luke Liu form a filmmaking and production company/art collective. Nick a...

10/09/2023

New episode! Interview with Nick and Luke from Mint Volcano – International Filmmaking Duo. Listen on your podcast player or via the link in this post.

American writer-director-editor Nick Vaky and Taiwanese photographer-cinematographer Luke Liu form a filmmaking and production company/art collective. Nick and Luke’s serendipitous meeting took place in Taiwan. They quickly discovered they have an abundance of chemistry between them and forged a lasting creative partnership, resulting in a prolific body of work encompassing short films, photo shoots, and diverse projects. Their collaborative endeavors extend to the YouTube channel Mint Volcano, dedicated to sharing their passion for Asian and Taiwanese Cinema through film analyses and reviews.

Mint Volcano's Youtube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/
Nick Vaky's portfolio and details can be found at his home page https://nickvaky.com/
Luke Liu's body of work can be located at his home page https://jungfengliu.com/

American writer-director-editor Nick Vaky and Taiwanese photographer-cinematographer Luke Liu form a filmmaking and production company/art collective. Nick and Luke’s serendipitous meeting took place in Taiwan. They quickly discovered they have an abundance of chemistry between them and forged a l...

26/08/2023

The Flick Lab turns half a decade old. Hosts Karri and Henrik are interviewed about the podcast experience by Aku, Karri’s astute sibling of the male kind. The situation quickly escalates into two hours of alleged hilarity. What have been the shining moments and the darkest hours of podcasting? Would Karri and Henrik recommend podcasting to anybody? Given the opportunity to turn back the clock, would the architects of The Flick Lab embark on this odyssey once more? Karri comes clean with his current views on the future of the podcast. Henrik reveals his driving motives. Does celluloid art need to possess meaning? Are there some films that should never be discussed?

The Flick Lab turns half a decade old. Hosts Karri and Henrik are interviewed about the podcast experience by Aku, Karri’s astute sibling of the male kind. The situation quickly escalates into two hours of alleged hilarity. What have been the shining moments and the darkest hours of podcasting? Wo...

23/08/2023

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17/08/2023

And we're back.
Wonder if our trolling of on "X" (Twitter) helped the proceedings any.

15/08/2023

Instagram has done it again. No logic.

14/08/2023

Today, The Flick Lab turns 5 years old.
The first episode was released on August 14th, 2018.

06/08/2023

In this episode of the podcast, the Lab has a discussion on “All Quiet on the Western Front,” the story of timeless impact; a renowned German novel that has inspired three film adaptations. There is the Academy Awards-winning 1930 film, celebrated as a monumental incarnation of the story; the praised 1979 TV movie, which garnered accolades like the Golden Globe and Emmy; and the 2022 Netflix adaptation, with four Academy Awards to its credit. Karri and Henrik debate and decide which adaptation truly deserves the highest praise, exploring the essence and artistry behind each portrayal.

In this episode of the podcast, the Lab has a discussion on “All Quiet on the Western Front,” the story of timeless impact; a renowned German novel that has inspired three film adaptations. There is the Academy Awards-winning 1930 film, celebrated as a monumental incarnation of the story; the pr...

28/07/2023

In this episode of the podcast, Karri and Henrik investigate the highly successful Chinese action movies Wolf Warrior 1 and 2, which perhaps ironically, rely heavily on Hollywood's cinematic language while looking at the world through Chinese patriotically tinted glasses. But instead of nationalisti...