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The Flick Lab

Karri Ojala, Henrik Telkkiwww.theflicklab.com
Discover the treasures of international cinema through the analytical lens of two media industry professionals from Finland, Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. With a straight-forward, playful yet analytical spirit, the hosts navigate the world of film with varied guests from around the globe, whether industry professionals or fascinating people from the film's target country. Gain unique insights, knowledge and surprising looking glasses from the world of film. New episodes biweekly.
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Episodes

#18 - Inspector Palmu's Error (1960) (Komisario palmun erehdys)

Finnish film episode. Inspector Palmu's Error (Komisario palmun erehdys) was voted the best Finnish movie of all time in 2012 by critics of Finland. It's a so-called closed room detective thriller, based on the novel of Mika Waltari, the most famous writer of Finland. Is the film worth the hype? Karri and Henrik will find out.

Dec 06, 20182 hr 12 minEp. 18

#17 - Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Troglodytes terrorise townspeople in this western movie by the word-savvy first-time director S. Craig Zahler. Despite the low budget, some big names like Kurt Russell joined this project, known for its horror elements. Will this be a cult classic?

Nov 26, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 17

#16 - Pocahontas (1995)

How much of Disney's Pocahontas is true? We will cover not only the animated film; we will also cover the historical Pocahontas with breathtaking stories from the Virginia colony from over 400 years ago. Get ready for a mighty journey!

Nov 22, 20182 hr 31 minEp. 16

#15 - Horses of God (2012) (Les chevaux de Dieu)

Moroccan film episode. The worst attacks in Morocco's history happened in Casablanca in 2003. Join us for a discussion on the acclaimed film Horses of God (Les chevaux de Dieu) which tells the story. Our Moroccan guest is Anas.

Nov 15, 20181 hr 31 minEp. 15

#14 - In the Name of (2013) (W imię...)

Polish film episode. The Flick Lab kickstarts its international cinema episodes! We will cover one country-specific movie once a month. -- Priest Adam is frustrated by a secret. He does effective work with delinquent boys at a Catholic reformatory camp, until they find out that Adam is a homosexual. Our guest is Magda Hutny.

Nov 08, 20181 hr 33 minEp. 14

#13 - Halloween (2018)

Halloween 40 years later! Jamie Lee Curtis returns to reprise her role in this direct sequel to John Carpenter's original, ignoring all past sequels, to get back to basics. Was it worth it?

Nov 01, 20181 hr 52 minEp. 13

#12 - Halloween II (2009)

What is Rob Zombie's actual point of his Halloween II, and is there any? Is this yet another tired and violent teenage slasher or a misunderstood vista into the grim reality of life without popcorn and cotton candy? Find out with Karri and Henrik.

Oct 25, 20181 hr 39 minEp. 12

#11 - Halloween (2007)

After the last installment jeopardised the future of the franchise, Rob Zombie suggested to remake the original Halloween. But was it necessary on any level and can its existence be justified?

Oct 25, 20181 hr 47 minEp. 11

#10 - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

Halloween: Resurrection is infamous for two things: its massive retcon and Busta Rhymes. The movie takes the fad of the early 2000's reality TV and places the Big Brother -esque contestants of an internet TV show to the house of Michael Myers, the brutal mass murderer. To ensure further trendiness, the show is led by Busta Rhymes and Tyra Banks. And remember: as soon as you press play on this episode - no one will be allowed to leave until the show is over! Let the Dangertainment begin-a!

Oct 18, 20182 hr 8 minEp. 10

#9 - Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her role as Laurie Strode! But is that and the 20-year anniversary enough to float the boat? Find out with Karri and Henrik. You can find The Flick Lab on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Oct 11, 20181 hr 51 minEp. 9

#8 - Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

In Halloween 6, disturbing events take place in an underground cavern to deliver a child in order to inherit an ancient curse of Thorn, so that more tribe descendants can be sacrificed to save potentially millions of people... Yeah, or something like that. What happened to the Halloween franchise? Find out with us.

Oct 03, 20183 hr 25 minEp. 8

#7 - Halloween 5 (1989)

We both know he's alive, but Jamie Lloyd knows where he's renting - in an old hermit's underground cavern! This time, they're unprepared! This time, he's a Native American! And this time, he's back with a Camaro, driving over children. Halloween 5. Rated X - almost.

Sep 27, 20182 hr 10 minEp. 7

#6 - Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Michael Myers is back! Halloween 4 is often seen as a decent return to Haddonfield after 7 years. But will Henrik and Karri see eye to eye on this one? You can find The Flick Lab on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Sep 20, 20182 hr 6 minEp. 6

#5 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

It's time! A wealthy businessman Conal Cochran has been in Halloween novelties business for at least 37 years. In Halloween 1982, planets are in alignment. The alignment decides on his behalf that Cochran must end his Halloween business by attempting to kill off his best salesman and all the kids specifically in the US West Coast area, as part of an ancient blood sacrifice ritual, because he is actually a warlock. Watch the magic pumpkin!

Sep 13, 20181 hr 54 minEp. 5

#4 - Halloween II (1981)

More Of The Night Horror Was Lit Right. Dean Cundey and his lighting gear have been relocated to Haddonfield Memorial Clinic, while Dick Warlock stalks camera operator Ray Stella... and sedated Laurie Strode. Get out now! You can find us also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.

Sep 06, 20182 hr 27 minEp. 4

#3 - Halloween (1978)

All Of The Night He Came Home! Join Halloween fans Karri and Henrik for a very, very in-depth look at the landmark horror film, John Carpenter's Halloween. We will cover all the Halloween films before the premiere of David Gordon Green's Halloween 2018.

Aug 30, 20182 hr 15 minEp. 3

#2 - The Big Lebowski (1998)

Henrik and Karri cover all the ins and outs and what-have-you's of The Big Lebowski, the cult comedy that has even resulted in a religion!

Aug 23, 20181 hr 33 minEp. 2

#1 - Rear Window (1954)

Join Karri and Henrik as they stalk through their first victim, Rear Window (1954), a classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock. We dive into forced symbolism, analyses of film analyses, film psychology and of course, plain old reviewing. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube with our show title.

Aug 14, 20181 hr 36 minEp. 1
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