The Cinema 360 Degrees Podcast https://tapc360deg.podbean.com The Cinema 360 Degrees Podcast is a weekly deep-dive movie discussion series exploring the storytelling behind films both iconic, neglected, good or bad. Each episode focuses on themes, symbolism and the creative choices that make cinema unforgettable.

Hosted by Mihai Ionescu, Cinema 360 Degrees blends thoughtful analysis with accessible commentary - aimed at film lovers who want more than a basic review. No histrionics, no filler, no nonsense. Every episode offers a fresh and personal perspective that helps you see movies in a whole new way.

New episodes every week. Full breakdowns on Youtube at @Cinema360Degrees.

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]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:47:18 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. TV & Film:Film Reviews 1440 episodic Cinema360Degrees delivers weekly deep-dive movie discussions, exploring themes, symbols and storytelling. Thoughtful, personal cinematic analysis for film lovers who want more than a basic review. Mihai Ionescu Mihai Ionescu No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22554455/C360DegNEW.jpg The Cinema 360 Degrees Podcast https://tapc360deg.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 005: Through a Glass Darkly (1961) - Understanding Love Episode 005: Through a Glass Darkly (1961) - Understanding Love https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-005-through-a-glass-darkly-understanding-love/ https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-005-through-a-glass-darkly-understanding-love/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:47:18 -0700 tapc360deg.podbean.com/ed5a30ae-c095-38cd-a67a-03dbc3105b0b Ingmar Bergman's "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961) is an outstanding film that tackles theological, existential, and philosophical questions through an intimate family story that tests our conceptions of what love (or charity) is. We will be covering all three of Bergman's "trilogy of faith", beginning with this one. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Ingmar Bergman's "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961) is an outstanding film that tackles theological, existential, and philosophical questions through an intimate family story that tests our conceptions of what love (or charity) is. We will be covering all three of Bergman's "trilogy of faith", beginning with this one. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Mihai Ionescu false No 2997 5 full Episode 004: Stand By Me (1986) - Freedom and Mortality Episode 004: Stand By Me (1986) - Freedom and Mortality https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-004-stand-by-me-1986-freedom-and-mortality/ https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-004-stand-by-me-1986-freedom-and-mortality/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:37:11 -0700 tapc360deg.podbean.com/e6e4c45d-fda4-3689-b491-2619bd59c43c Rob Reiner's "Stand By Me" (1986) is a beautiful and often heartbreaking film that grapples with the push and pull of the desire for freedom, on the one hand, and one's own finitude, on the other. The performances by the youngsters are outstanding: River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton, as well as Keefer Sutherland. The similarities and differences to Stephen King's original novella show how the same story can emphasize radically different attitudes to life. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Rob Reiner's "Stand By Me" (1986) is a beautiful and often heartbreaking film that grapples with the push and pull of the desire for freedom, on the one hand, and one's own finitude, on the other. The performances by the youngsters are outstanding: River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton, as well as Keefer Sutherland. The similarities and differences to Stephen King's original novella show how the same story can emphasize radically different attitudes to life. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Mihai Ionescu false No 1218 4 full Episode 003: Sentimental Value (2025) - Forgiveness & Family Episode 003: Sentimental Value (2025) - Forgiveness & Family https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-003-sentimental-value-2025-forgiveness-family/ https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-003-sentimental-value-2025-forgiveness-family/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:13:09 -0700 tapc360deg.podbean.com/3bd2e2c7-e082-31dd-8db5-64154a52bd2d Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" (2025) is a deceptively simple film that hides an abstract core. It may appear to be a story of how past trauma affects lives, but in reality, it is a story of how forgiveness and grace, no matter how difficult or painful, are what hold a family together. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" (2025) is a deceptively simple film that hides an abstract core. It may appear to be a story of how past trauma affects lives, but in reality, it is a story of how forgiveness and grace, no matter how difficult or painful, are what hold a family together. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Mihai Ionescu false No 1149 3 full Episode 002: Dracula (2025) - A.I. Sucks Episode 002: Dracula (2025) - A.I. Sucks https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-002-dracula-2025-ai-sucks/ https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-002-dracula-2025-ai-sucks/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:41:48 -0700 tapc360deg.podbean.com/29b0e654-3051-3ef6-94dc-ae1541aab2cd Radu Jude's "Dracula" (2025) is a provocation, a bad joke, filthy, irritating and thought provoking. It sits joyfully in the centre of the endless debate of whether something is art or trash. But can something be too conceptual to work as cinema? Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Radu Jude's "Dracula" (2025) is a provocation, a bad joke, filthy, irritating and thought provoking. It sits joyfully in the centre of the endless debate of whether something is art or trash. But can something be too conceptual to work as cinema? Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Mihai Ionescu false No 1028 2 full Episode 001: Amadeus (1984) - God and Man Episode 001: Amadeus (1984) - God and Man https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-001-amadeus-1984-god-and-man/ https://tapc360deg.podbean.com/e/episode-001-amadeus-1984-god-and-man/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:58:49 -0700 tapc360deg.podbean.com/b647ff09-7bb3-33b6-a5d5-3563e71e34a6 Milos Forman's "Amadeus" (1984) remains a masterpiece of cinema, that rare example where all cinematic arts come together in a cohesive, perfectly realized whole. While endlessly entertaining, if you allow it to work on you, it will yield myriad themes and ideas that are enriched over many viewings. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

]]> Milos Forman's "Amadeus" (1984) remains a masterpiece of cinema, that rare example where all cinematic arts come together in a cohesive, perfectly realized whole. While endlessly entertaining, if you allow it to work on you, it will yield myriad themes and ideas that are enriched over many viewings. Join me as I share some of my thoughts with you.

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