Baron and The Doc dive into Exile, directed by Visar Morina, starring Misel Maticevic.
Exile is another challenging film from the Melbourne International Film Festival and  polarises Doc and Baron on many points, and finds them enthusiastically agreeing on others. Tune in to hear what they think and what the film reminds them of.
Spoiler alert! When getting into this film Baron and the Doc talk all about the film's fascinating ending. 
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cFhxtI_I89c

Baron and The Doc talk about Shirley, directed by Josephine Decker, starring Elisabeth Moss in the titular role, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg and Logan Lerman.
Shirley was another late addition to the Melbourne International Film Festival, and another one that Doc and Baron couldn't resist.
Tune in to hear what Baron and the Doc thought of this film, a twisted love triangle plus one, filled with psychological mind games and manoeuvring, based (very loosely) on the life of the author Shirley Jackson.
 
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8McDBPrFgUU

Baron and The Doc review She Dies Tomorrow, directed by Amy Seimetz, starring Kate Lyn Sheil, Jane Adams, and a lot of cameos you'll recognise.
She Dies Tomorrow was a late addition to the Melbourne International Film Festival, one that Doc and Baron couldn't resist because it has such a great premise.
Tune in to hear what Baron and the Doc thought of this unconventional and challenging film that has entered the spotlight because of its catchy new take on the pandemic sub-genre.
https://2020.miff.com.au/film/she-dies-tomorrow/

Baron and The Doc review the academy nominated Corpus Christi, a polish film directed by Jan Komasa.
As the poster states, the film is about a sinner, a priest, and a mystery. But it's so much more than that and Baron and the Doc have a great conversation about their interpretations of the film and what it reminds them of.
Listen now, and watch out for this one when it when it hits streaming services.
https://2020.miff.com.au/film/corpus-christi-special-preview-screening/

Baron and The Doc review Black Bear, directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, starring Aubrey Plaza, Sarah Gadon, and Christopher Abbott.
Black Bear was a spot Light film at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
Baron and the Doc dig into plot-twisting tale of a love triangle, cooked two ways. It's genre bending, uncomfortable at times, hilarious at others.
The film has had it's moment at MIFF, but watch out for it when it hits streaming services - it's one you can't miss.
https://2020.miff.com.au/film/black-bear-program-spotlight/

Baron and The Doc review the final film in the Dark Thriller pack at MIFF 68.5 - The Killing Of Two Lovers, directed by Robert Machoin, starring Clayne Crawford.
The film is quagmire of masculine angst, but in the best kind of way, and has Doc and Baron digging into the many polarising creative choices, stellar performances, and yes, aspect ratios, again!
Tune in to hear more about The Killing Of Two Lovers.
The film can be purchased on its own or as part of the Dark Thriller bundle up until the end of the festival (23 August).
https://2020.miff.com.au/film/the-killing-of-two-lovers/

Baron and The Doc review another film, that is part of MIFF 68.5 - La Llorona, directed by Jayro Bustamente.
This film has Doc and Baron talking about the creative choices behind this unusual dark thriller, and digging into what makes paranormal thrillers and political commentary in films work. Tune in to hear more about La Llorona.
La Llorona can be purchased on its own or as part of the Dark Thriller bundle up until the end of the festival (23 August).
https://2020.miff.com.au/film/la-llorona/

Baron and The Doc review their second MIFF film - Rose Plays Julie, directed by Christine Molly and Joe Lawlor, and starring Aiden Gillen (aka Little Finger), Ann Skelly and Orla Brady.
This film is challenging and has Doc and Baron at odds on a couple points, but both agree the performances and climactic ending are excellent.
Tune in to hear more about Rose Plays Julie. Rose Plays Julie can be purchased on its own or as part of the Dark Thriller bundle up until the end of the festival (23 August).
https://2020.miff.com.au/film/rose-plays-julie/