Episode 207: Michael Curtiz Redux (feat. Dave Canfield & Michael Cockerill)

Mindframes hosts Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield join me for this special tribute to honor our dear friend Sergio Mims. Several years ago, I did an episode on one of his favorite directors, Michael Curtiz. Of course you are encouraged to listen to that. But I asked Mike & Dave to join me to revisit two titles in particular from Curtiz as well as recommend several others as a way of honoring the memory of Sergio. Perhaps one of these films is an all-time classic called CASABLANCA? In addition, we review a couple of recent titles like RRR and AFTERSUN. Not only that, but after our conversation, you'll get to hear Sergio one last time on this show. Over a year ago, we did a Patreon exclusive episode on THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, only not the Curtiz version surprisingly. Wanted everyone to hear Sergio's thoughts on that excellent film since it steps things up and is more faithful to the true story than Curtiz's take. Thank you so much for listening and mucho gratitude to Mike and Dave for coming on to talk some classics. We briefly mention our love of DOCTOR X, KING CREOLE and THE SEA WOLF!Listen to Sergio Mims’ Michael Curtiz episode (7 years ago): https://directorsclubpodcast.libsyn.com/website/episode-99-michael-curtizFor more Mike & Dave reviews, check out Mindframes! https://mindframesfilm.com00:00 - 08:04 - Intro 08:05 - 30:33 - What We Watched Recently 30:34 - 01:18:57 - Curtiz & Casablanca 01:18:58 - 01:55:20 - The Breaking Point 01:55:21 - 02:16:10 - Other Curtiz Films / Outro 02:16:11 - 03:01:11 - Sergio Mims Talks About The Charge Of The Light Brigade!This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit directorsclub.substack.com/subscribe