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Connecting the movies we love with the stories we live

36: When the World Goes Crazy (DON’T LOOK UP)
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36: When the World Goes Crazy (DON’T LOOK UP)

Do we turn a blind eye to truth, or accept it as reality? In our next political installment, we cover the highly divisive satire DON'T LOOK UP. This apocalyptic allegory tackles many subjects pertaining to big government, big media, and big tech. We also debate about whether this film is true to our current political climate, while Joseph defines 'The System' for us once and for all. 

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27: Healing Our Fractured Humanity (ROBOCOP)
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27: Healing Our Fractured Humanity (ROBOCOP)

How do we heal and maintain our identities when society tries to dehumanize and reprogram us? In this final episode of our 'Masculinity in the Modern Age' series, we broadcast from the '80's Movies Club in West Palm Beach after a screening of the '80's sci-fi satire ROBOCOP. This story depicts the challenges of a man reclaiming his heart of flesh after it's been replaced by a heart of metal, and what that means for us today. We also discuss the similarities between Robocop and Batman, the fickleness of memory, and the challenges of being a police officer. 

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17: Humanity’s Conflict Within (WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES)
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17: Humanity’s Conflict Within (WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES)

Humanity sure is complicated! And that's exactly what the PLANET OF THE APES prequel trilogy wrestles with, as apes gain consciousness and human-like qualities. We wrestle with the final film of this trilogy, WAR, and how despite its imperfections, it serves as a thought-provoking story about the battle for one's soul.

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16: Facing External Conflicts Head-On (RISE & DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES)
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16: Facing External Conflicts Head-On (RISE & DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES)

Humanity sure is complicated! And that's exactly what the PLANET OF THE APES prequel trilogy wrestles with, as apes gain consciousness and human-like qualities. We navigate the different kinds of conflict depicted in these films (particularly in RISE & DAWN), and how as good science fiction, these stories help us think through what it means to be human in our world today.

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15: Is Humanity Making Progress? (PLANET OF THE APES)
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15: Is Humanity Making Progress? (PLANET OF THE APES)

Are humans evolving into greatness? Or do the limitations of our nature impede progress? We begin our discussion on the PLANET OF THE APES films, starting with the 1968 original. We reflect on what this story means for us in these uncertain times we live in, and how to navigate the paradox that is humankind.

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10: How Stories Shape Reality and Identity (DUNE PART TWO)
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10: How Stories Shape Reality and Identity (DUNE PART TWO)

Whoever controls the narrative can shape reality to how they see fit. In our analysis of the newly released 'Dune Part Two', we confront the beauties and horrors of storytelling. You'll also learn how 'Dune' embodies a Narrative Therapy perspective on identity, confront the dark side of religion, and explore the various archetypes within Paul Atreides.

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9: A Cautionary Tale about Destiny and the Power of Dreams (DUNE PART ONE)
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9: A Cautionary Tale about Destiny and the Power of Dreams (DUNE PART ONE)

Dreams are messages from the deep; but where will our dreams ultimately take us? In this episode, we begin our deep dive into all things 'Dune', including an analysis of the 2021 film. We explore this cautionary tale through the lenses of identity and destiny, incorporating insights from Jonathan Gottschall's book The Storytelling Animal.

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7: How Connections Help Us Flourish (WALL-E)
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7: How Connections Help Us Flourish (WALL-E)

How is connection the key to human flourishing? The film Wall-E explores the relationships between humanity, technology, the earth, and what happens when things go awry. Jason leads us in a conversation about Wall-E that traverses dystopias, identity, and the Narrative Practice of Re-Membering, so we can find ways to connect that help us flourish.

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