The Cinephile Studio

• Does A.I have Morals?

  🎙️ In this episode, we break down Neill Blomkamp’s 2015 sci-fi film CHAPPIE — a movie that divided audiences but has built a cult following.We discuss:The film’s themes of AI, consciousness & rebellionWhy Chappie failed critically but succeeded culturallyDie Antwoord’s wild performance and impactHow it compares to District 9 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6eYn3YI... 📺 Watch more episodes:    • Noem My Skollie – South Africa’s Most Unde...   📱 Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankspace_... TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@blankspacevis...#Chappie #FilmPodcast #SciFiMovies #NeillBlomkamp #AIMovies #DieAntwoord #PodcastDiscussion #CultCinema

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• African, Radical & Revolutionary

  In this episode, we dive deep into the Afrofuturist sci-fi musical Neptune Frost, created by Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman.We explore:The meaning behind the film’s cyberpunk visualsIts revolutionary message on technology and resistanceWhy Neptune Frost stands out in modern sci-fi cinema🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6eYn3YI... 📺 Watch more episodes:    • Noem My Skollie – South Africa’s Most Unde...   🔔 Subscribe for more film breakdowns & cultural analysis!🔗 Links & Resources:Neptune Frost on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11873472/ Director Interview:    • Neptune Frost (2021) | Anisia Uzeyman, Sau...   📱 Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankspace_... TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@blankspacevis...#FilmPodcast #NeptuneFrost #Afrofuturism #IndieFilm #SciFiCinema #PodcastDiscussion

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• South Africa’s Most Underrated Film?

  📽️ This week on The Cinephile Studio, we dive into the powerful true story of Noem My Skollie—a raw, beautifully told South African film based on the life of writer John Fredericks.🎙️ The Storyline Cinephile and The Popcorn Cinephile break down its poetic storytelling, sharp commentary on survival and identity, and why this film deserves way more love than it gets.🧠 From prison walls to personal growth, Noem My Skollie is a reminder that sometimes the loudest voices come from the most silenced places.📺 New episodes every Thursday at 18:30🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts❤️ Like, subscribe & drop your thoughts in the comments!👇 What did you take away from Noem My Skollie?#NoemMySkollie #CinephileStudio #SouthAfricanCinema #BlankSpaceVisuals #FilmPodcast #SAFilm #JohnFredericks

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• District 9 — Sci-Fi, Struggle & South Africa’s Boldest Film

  What if alien contact looked more like oppression than adventure? In this episode, The Cinephile Studio dissects the cultural and political impact of District 9—a landmark sci-fi film that blends VFX spectacle with uncomfortable truth.🎙️ Hosted by The Storyline Cinephile & The Popcorn Cinephile🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday at 18:30#District9 #SciFiPodcast #CinephileStudio #SouthAfricanCinema #BlankSpaceVisuals

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• Can You See Us?: A Story That Should Stay With You

  🌍 This week on The Cinephile Studio, we dive into Can You See Us?—a moving Zambian film based on the real-life story of singer John Chiti, born with albinism and forced to navigate a world of cruelty, rejection, and silence.🎙️ Thabang and Clarence break down the emotional weight of the film, its striking visual storytelling, and the quiet power of its lead character. It’s a conversation about visibility, bullying, African storytelling, and why this film matters more than most people realise.📺 New episodes every Thursday at 18:30 on YouTube🎧 Also on Spotify & Apple Podcasts💬 Like, comment & subscribe—let’s grow the conversation around African cinema!👇 Let us know:What moment from Can You See Us? hit you the hardest?

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