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Ep. 1
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Welcome to the very first episode of the MODERN CINEMA podcast.

Your host, A. J. Black, kicks off a brand new cinematic journey by discussing one of the most divisive films of 2026 - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's Digger.

Joined by guest Sam Stokes, they discuss the power of Tom Cruise as a cinematic icon, the meaning behind what Digger reflects about our current political situation, and the unexpected swings this unique film takes...

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A. J. Black

Guest

Sam Stokes

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