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22: Saying 'Yes' to the Adventure of Life (THE GREEN KNIGHT)

How do myths of the past speak to our present situations? In this episode of our 'Power of Myth' series, we learn how to accept the adventures life grants us through the A24 film adaptation of the King Arthur tale THE GREEN KNIGHT. Nick shares how Sir Gawain's journey parallels his own, while providing insights from Joseph Campbell's book 'The Power of Myth'.
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose THE GREEN KNIGHT [and our initial reactions] (1:04)
The Power of Myth (7:28)
Symbolism in THE GREEN KNIGHT (22:59)
Getting Humbled through Fear and Desire (31:35)
When Myth Connects to Your Life (35:45)
Conclusion (45:24)
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21: Coming-of-Age in an Ever-Changing World (PINOCCHIO)

How do we grow and mature in a world that is trying to mold us into its own image? In this first entry of our 'Power of Myth' series, we discuss at-length one of the most influential stories in the last 150 years: PINOCCHIO. We compare and contrast the book with the 1940’s Disney Classic, and the contemporary stop-motion film by Guillermo Del Toro. Throughout our conversation, we connect PINOCCHIO to the various biblical narratives it references, while gaining insights from Joseph Campbell and Jordan Peterson. Derrick also gets personal about fatherhood and welcoming his son into the world. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose PINOCCHIO [and our initial reactions] (4:00)
Adaptations: The Letter vs. The Spirit (9:13)
Guillermo Del Toro's Anti-Fascist Fairy Tale (21:52)
Biblical Allusions in PINOCCHIO (36:51)
Imperfect Fathers Embracing Imperfect Sons (51:52)
Becoming More Fully Human (1:04:21)
Conclusion (1:10:34)
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20: Renewing Your Purpose through Family and Sacrifice (LOGAN)

How do we renew our sense of purpose when life feels meaningless? How do past and future generations inspire us to embrace our identities more fully? LOGAN, the final film in our fatherhood series, illustrates how family helps us find meaning in the sacrifices we make. We analyze LOGAN through the lens of archetypal storytelling, while providing insights from Joseph Campbell, Donald Miller, Viktor Frankl, Narrative Therapy Practices, and the Bible. Derrick also gets personal by sharing how this film awakened fatherhood within him. 
Introduction (0:00)
Crafting a Superhero Western (2:12)
Parenting & Calling Forth Identity (7:56)
Comic Book Myths in the Real World (28:07)
Family & the Absent but Implicit Narrative (37:44)
Symbolism & Sci-Fi Commentary (46:06)
The Christ-like Sacrifice (51:15)
Making Sense of Fatherhood, Death, and Our Stories (58:32)
Conclusion (1:04:39)
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19: Re-Membering Your Parent (AFTERSUN)

When we get older, we often think back to our own parents, trying to make sense of that relationship through our fractured memories. In this emotional episode, we discuss parenting from both ends (as sons and as fathers) through the film AFTERSUN. We get vulnerable sharing about experiences with our fathers, and how this realistic father-daughter story broke Derrick. Along the way, we discuss the struggles of parenting, the Narrative Practice of Re-Membering, and the power of film as a visual medium for storytelling. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 'AFTERSUN' (1:39)
Memory, and Film as a Visual Medium (6:35)
Struggling as a Parent (17:53)
Coming of Age (30:12)
The Art of Re-Membering (41:47)
Conclusion (50:56)
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18: Examining Fatherhood Expectations and Discourses (PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS & BICYCLE THIEVES)

It’s fatherhood month on our podcast! And we’re kicking things off by comparing two iconic depictions of fatherhood in cinema: the classic BICYCLE THIEVES, and the more contemporary PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS. We compare and contrast these relationships between fathers and sons, and how different discourses (expectations, narratives) around fatherhood manifest in both films and the world we live in. We also discuss the implications of race, and what true happiness entails according to C.S. Lewis, Viktor Frankl, and the Ancient Greeks
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose PURSUIT of HAPPYNESS & BICYCLE THIEVES (1:30)
Identifying Fatherhood Discourses (9:20)
Fatherhood Comparisons (17:00)
Conventional vs. Subversive Wisdom (25:48)
The Pressures of Fatherhood (29:25)
Conclusion (42:11)
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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. 
Introduction (0:00)
WAR: Us vs. Self (1:47)
Final Thoughts on Nature & Humanity in the POTA films (25:51)
Conclusion (37:23)
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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. 
Introduction (0:00)
Stories and the Human Experience (2:06)
RISE: Us vs. Nature (4:09)
DAWN: Us vs. Them (18:11)
Conclusion (39:57)
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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. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose PLANET OF THE APES (1:17)
An Extended Twilight Zone Episode (2:39)
A Mirror of Our Humanity (7:32)
Can Human Nature Change? (23:50)
Conclusion (37:59)
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"Twilight Zone" sound effect provided courtesy of Soundatabase

14: Confronting Nature's Brutality (WATERSHIP DOWN)

How do we confront the brutality of nature that lies within animals and ourselves? We're diving down the dark rabbit hole that is WATERSHIP DOWN, a so-called "children's" story about colorful topics such as cruelty, tyranny, and the inevitability of your own demise. We have too many laughs trying to discern what this story means, while also discussing everything from the power of myth, to deus ex machina's, and the time a dog attacked Derrick's chicken. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose WATERSHIP DOWN (2:08)
Blending Myth with Reality (5:22)
A Jewish Allegory? (11:51)
When Nature Goes Savage (21:35)
Conclusion (34:07)
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13: Finding Strength through Compassion (HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE)

How do we continue to do good, even when everything around us is falling apart? In this week's episode, we continue exploring the theme of acceptance through HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE by Studio Ghibli. Featuring an eclectic family made up of a cursed woman, an insecure wizard, a mute scarecrow, and a fire demon, we find at its heart a tale about carrying one's burdens. We also discuss the difference between Eastern and Western storytelling, and how that's reflected in the films of Hayao Miyazaki. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 'Howl's Moving Castle' (1:40)
Understanding Miyazaki's Themes & Symbolism (3:29)
Eastern vs. Western Storytelling (10:54)
Sophie Making the Best of Her Situation (16:18)
Confronting Our Insecurities (23:10)
Compassion as Carrying One's Burdens (28:31)
Conclusion (35:36)
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