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Movie Culture

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  • What messages are movies delivering? What makes them work or not work? And why does that matter? Newbery Medal Winner Tae Keller and her husband Josh Nadel tackle these questions, and dissect the way movies both reflect and impact our culture. Tune in for story analysis, debates, a sprinkling of fun facts, and a whole lot of hot takes along the way.
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Episodes
  • Luca, or Lil' Fish in Love

    Luca, or Lil' Fish in Love
    Jan 1 2022

    We're closing out the year with Luca! We discuss nostalgia, fish love, and how we feel about representation.

    02:16 Let's discuss!

    05:00 Leisurely or dragging?

    12:50 Side characters (This cat doesn't talk!)

    16:55 They are most definitely in love

    26:52 Can we ask for more?

    33:35 What could explicit representation look like?

    40:55 Josh loves trains
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    46 mins
  • Soul, or The Meaning of Life is a Talking Cat

    Soul, or The Meaning of Life is a Talking Cat
    Oct 2 2021

    Today we're going deep, because we're talking about Soul! We discuss what makes a person, the meaning of life, and the horror of talking animals.

    02:39 Let's Discuss! 11:18 What's stuck in Josh's craw? 19:25 We need to talk about race 26:34 The Zone 37:40 The Great Before 49:45 A twist message? 1:02:00 What's the deal with Joe?

    Race in Soul: https://www.insider.com/pixar-soul-movie-review-2020-12
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Onward, or The Most Underrated Pixar Movie

    Onward, or The Most Underrated Pixar Movie
    Aug 26 2021

    We took a bit of a break but...upward and onward, because today we are talking about Onward! We discuss planting and payoff, building theme into a setting, and how older siblings are truly the best.

    02:15 Let's discuss!

    09:15 How does the worldbuilding work?

    17:42 Magical planting and pay off

    37:55 Josh's one critique

    40:35 Car Crash Watch!

    43:30 What's the theme, and could it be stronger?
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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