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The Minimum Commitment: Film Theory in Small Doses
Donn Lawler Podcasts
37 episodes
6 days ago
Hosted by Donn Lawler, this podcast explores film theory one movie at a time. Each episode breaks down a single film—no jargon, no lectures—just sharp analysis in under 10 minutes. Noir, sci-fi, horror, dystopias… every story says more than you think. New episodes weekly. Minimum Commitment. Maximum Meaning.
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Hosted by Donn Lawler, this podcast explores film theory one movie at a time. Each episode breaks down a single film—no jargon, no lectures—just sharp analysis in under 10 minutes. Noir, sci-fi, horror, dystopias… every story says more than you think. New episodes weekly. Minimum Commitment. Maximum Meaning.
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Out of the Past – Shadows You Can’t Escape
The Minimum Commitment: Film Theory in Small Doses
6 minutes
3 months ago
Out of the Past – Shadows You Can’t Escape

NOTE: This episode contains spoilers. If you haven’t seen the film yet, you might want to hit pause and come back when you’re ready.


This episode examines 'Out of the Past' through an intricate exploration of fatalism and the fragile nature of memory. We follow Jeff Bailey across time via flashbacks, false starts, and fleeting moments of hope, only to discover that in film noir, history doesn’t simply repeat itself. Instead, it pulls you deeper into its dark, unrelenting grip.

The Minimum Commitment: Film Theory in Small Doses
Hosted by Donn Lawler, this podcast explores film theory one movie at a time. Each episode breaks down a single film—no jargon, no lectures—just sharp analysis in under 10 minutes. Noir, sci-fi, horror, dystopias… every story says more than you think. New episodes weekly. Minimum Commitment. Maximum Meaning.