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37: (DO THE RIGHT THING)

How do we navigate racial tensions amidst our differing and limited perspectives? In this next installment of our 'Politics' series, things heat up as we dive into the controversial Criterion film DO THE RIGHT THING. We discuss how director Spike Lee maintains a balance between objectivity and subjectivity in portraying diverse characters. And throughout the conversation, we seek to find common ground amidst our differing perspectives on what it means to do the right thing. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose DO THE RIGHT THING (0:34)
Character Development on Unstable Foundations (7:33)
Escalating Tensions (21:12)
Did Mookie Do the Right Thing? (31:52)
Race and Doing the Right Thing: Two Perspectives (45:42)
Conclusion (1:02:44)
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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. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose DON'T LOOK UP (0:55)
Does the Satire and Social Commentary Work? (4:56)
Conclusion (34:03)
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35: What's Left to Believe In? (MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON)

What are the lost causes worth fighting for? It's time to navigate the controversial landscape of 'Politics', starting with our first entry: MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. Despite releasing 85 years ago, it remains a relevant story about recognizing the infallibility of the institutions we hold dear. Derrick also gets personal by sharing how his own deconstruction of Christian Ministry connects with Mr. Smith's disenchantment of the American Dream. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (2:30)
Frank Capra and the American Dream (8:16)
Idealism vs. Realism (15:22)
Losing Your Innocence (27:40)
Deconstructing Your Idealism (33:42)
A Lost Cause Worth Fighting For (45:20)
Conclusion (56:50)
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34: The Shattered Psyche (BATMAN RETURNS)

Do our masks hide or reveal our most authentic selves? In this final installment of our ‘Hearts of Darkness’ series, Nick leads us through the underrated Burton masterpiece that is BATMAN RETURNS. We analyze these characters in hopes to better understand our inner demons, our relationships, and what it means to be a hero. We also explore the role of antagonists in storytelling, and why this is a definitive take on Batman. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose BATMAN RETURNS (2:30)
Penguin: The Tragic Freak (7:58)
Catwoman: The Struggle of Duality (26:34)
Batman: The Mask & Authenticity (38:11)
Villains and Living a Meaningful Story (1:05:20)
Conclusion (1:09:20)
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33: The Importance of Community (THE BLOB)

This goes deeper than you think! This installment in our 'Hearts of Darkness' series focuses on the government-created virus THE BLOB. Joseph leads us through this archetypal horror film about the importance of standing together in community. We also share how we confront our struggles through this podcast. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose THE BLOB (1:14)
The Outlaw Becomes the Revolutionary (8:59)
The Power of Community (13:25)
How to Stop the Blob in Your Life (19:21)
What We Contend Against (24:21)
Conclusion (31:01)
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32: Why Are We Drawn To Villains? (AMERICAN PSYCHO)

What are we truly capable of? We continue through our ‘Hearts of Darkness’ series by discussing one of the 21st Century’s most controversial films: AMERICAN PSYCHO. We wrestle with why so many people are drawn to Patrick Bateman, while also discussing the importance of confession, and the Normalizing Gaze. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose AMERICAN PSYCHO (1:23)
Analyzing Evil: Patrick Bateman (10:46)
Identity and the Normalizing Gaze (18:56)
Sin and its Hidden Potential (26:57)
Conclusion (40:28)
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31: Moral Ambiguity and Cinema (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS)

How can a film both vanquish evil, while also revealing the darkness within? In this first entry of our 'Hearts of Darkness' series, we tackle Quentin Tarantino's WWII fan fiction: INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. This film reveals the moral ambiguities that characterize war. And as we'll see, INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS places us in its crossfires through its meta-engagement with the power of cinema. We also discuss how this film uses a Nested Loop story structure, how Tarantino brought this film to life, and how its ending ties into the Jewish Shema. Joining us is professional screenwriter Kyle Arrington. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS (3:02)
Context & Ethics in INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS (4:45)
Analyzing Villainy: Hans Landa (16:00)
Redrawing the Lines of Morality in War (26:24)
Deception and the Art of Cinema (36:55)
Vengeance and the Ultimate Compromise (55:15)
Is This a Masterpiece? (1:12:16)
Conclusion (1:15:15)
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30: When Your Moral Code Fails (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)

Do you think it's getting harder to do good deeds in our modern society? Is the world getting worse, or has it always been this bad? In the last part to our 'Lost Justice' series, we analyze the Coen Brothers' thought-provoking film No Country For Old Men. We wrestle with this challenging commentary about the nature of arbitrary violence in our chaotic world, while contending with the struggle to be a Good Samaritan nowadays. Joining our conversation is acclaimed television screenwriter Kyle Arrington. 
Introduction (0:00)
Establishing Moral Codes through Characters (2:04)
How Greed Corrupts (17:40)
The Struggle to Do Good in America (23:13)
Breaking the Rules of Screenwriting (35:10)
Conclusion (39:49)
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29: Would You Sell Your Soul To Save Your Family? (THE GODFATHER II)

"For what does it profit a man to gain the world and forfeit his soul?" (Mark 8:36). For Michael Corleone in THE GODFATHER II, lost justice comes in the form of vengeance. His unwillingness to forgive hardens his heart and turns everyone against him. Based on his tragic downfall, we outline the path to ruin, and how to avoid falling into the same pitfalls. Joining our conversation is acclaimed television screenwriter Kyle Arrington. 
Introduction (0:00)
How Contexts Shape Us (3:48)
Analyzing Michael Corleone: Control At All Cost (15:31)
The Importance of Empathy (26:51)
The Path Towards Forfeiting Your Soul (38:10)
Conclusion (55:46)
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28: The Tragedy of Maintaining Power at All Costs (THE GODFATHER)

Why does one pursue power, even if it keeps resulting in tragedy? In our new series on 'Lost Justice', we examine one of the greatest films of all time: THE GODFATHER. We compare and contrast Vito "Don" Corleone with his son Michael, and what their diverging paths say to us about different perceptions of justice. Joining our conversation is acclaimed television screenwriter Kyle Arrington. 
Introduction (0:00)
When the American Way Becomes Morally Gray (1:58)
Corrupt Order vs. Calculated Vengeance (11:08)
Humanizing the Godfather (21:50)
The Godfather Baptism (30:00)
Conclusion (42:00)
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