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Analyzing The Truman Show

Who is shaping your sense of reality? Derrick and Joseph team up to do our first in-depth film analysis of the 1998 masterpiece The Truman Show. We break down everything from the filmmaking, to the symbolism, to character motivations, and even biblical allusions, all in an attempt to see how this film speaks to us today as an eerie prophecy that's come to fruition. 
The Context (0:00)
The Analysis (8:56)
The Takeaways (1:22:21)
Truman Burbank is the star of The Truman Show, a 24-hour-a-day reality TV show that broadcasts every aspect of his life without his knowledge. His entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows, including his wife and his best friend is really an actor, paid to be part of his life.
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Fruit: The Story of a Jewish Refugee [feat. Jacob Faturechi]

Growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, Jacob and his family fled to start a new life in America. Jacob shares his journey and discusses what it means to be Jewish, the rise of philosemitism and antisemitism, and the ways Jacob educates non-Jews about the Bible and Jewish life.
Introductions (0:00)
Growing up in Iran (3:32)
Escaping the Islamic Revolution (20:11)
Cultivating Jewish Identity in America & Israel (33:37)
Jacob's Calling and Judaism Today (44:20)
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Your Next Chapter Starts Today

You ever get tired of New Years' Resolutions? Is there something important you've been putting off that want to do this year? Maybe this year we can try a different approach: thinking of a new year as the next chapter in the story of our lives. Derrick kicks off 2023 with a reflection on the 'call to adventure', Jordan Peterson, and the patterns we live into. 
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Holidays & Narratives

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from All Things Narrative! To close out the year, Derrick discusses the narratives behind our holiday traditions, deconstructing Santa Clause, what Jesus has to do with the Winter Solstice, and why The Christmas Carol is a masterclass in story. 
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Why We Love What We Love

In this extended conversation, Derrick and the guys reflect on some past episodes while also discussing everything from grief in stories, to different trends in cinema, and other great film series' such as Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Planet of the Apes. We also look ahead to the new year and discuss some potential ideas for new episodes. 
Introductions (0:00)
Reflecting on Batman, the Star Wars shows, and Marvel's Phase 4 [shows and films] (2:19)
Film Genre Trends Over Time & Quentin Tarantino (43:43)
Other Popular Film Series' [James Bond, DCEU, Jurassic Park, Transformers, Pirates, Hunger Games, Planet of the Apes] (1:01:12)
Looking Ahead to 2023 (2:08:11)
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Deconstruction + Reconstruction

In our final installment of Narrative 101, Derrick discusses the trendy topic of deconstruction. Is it just post-modern nonsense? Or is it a helpful way of evaluating how narratives are shaping us and why we truly believe what we believe? Derrick shares his story of deconstructing his faith, and ultimately how to pair deconstruction with reconstruction. 
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Why We Love Studio Ghibli (Part 2)

It's time to jump back into our conversation about Derrick's favorite collection of films: Studio Ghibli, Japan's most influential animation studio. With their focus on strong female protagonist coming-of-age stories, along with themes of environmentalism and war, Studio Ghibli has earned a global reputation for creating beautiful works of animation for all ages that stand the test of time. Derrick's wife Tori joins the discussion to chronicle their journey of watching every Studio Ghibli film in order (and for the first time). We also share our perspectives as parents on what these films offer young people. Join us as we explore how this collection of diverse films became among our all-time favorites. 
Introduction (0:00)
Whisper of the Heart (3:05)
Princess Mononoke (9:20)
Spirited Away (23:11)
Howl's Moving Castle (32:41)
Ponyo (39:43)
The Wind Rises (45:31)
Our Rankings & Thoughts of ALL Studio Ghibli Films (53:44)
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Why We Love Studio Ghibli (Part 1)

The time has come to discuss Derrick's favorite collection of films: Studio Ghibli, Japan's most influential animation studio. With their focus on strong female protagonist coming-of-age stories, along with themes of environmentalism and war, Studio Ghibli has earned a global reputation for creating beautiful works of animation for all ages that stand the test of time. Derrick's wife Tori joins the discussion to chronicle their journey of watching every Studio Ghibli film in order (and for the first time). We also share our perspectives as parents on what these films offer young people. Join us as we explore how this collection of diverse films became among our all-time favorites. 
Our Introductions to Studio Ghibli (0:00)
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind [and the origins of Studio Ghibli] (7:34)
Castle in the Sky (18:07)
My Neighbor Totoro (27:27)
Kiki's Delivery Service (38:09)
Porco Rosso (46:57)
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Documenting Your Life Story

In this Narrative 101, we explore the many creative ways you can tell your life story through documents such as letters, journals, scrapbooks, videos, and more. Along the way, Derrick shares how documenting our story can help us better remember it, and why The Color Purple is a form of therapy. 
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Narrative Panel #2 The Power of Language

We're back with another exciting panel featuring some of my fellow colleagues in the field of Narrative Practices. This all-star line-up includes Narrative Therapist Emily Bostrom, Narrative Social Worker Sarah Houston, and writer and Narrative Practitioner Andrea Wilson. Together, we discuss the power of language in our lives, and how to give that power back to the people we work with.
Emily Bostrom loves people and their stories. She lives in western Canada surrounded by forest, rivers and lakes. Her website is www.innergravity.ca
Sarah Houston lives with her partner and two sons in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  The traditional custodians of this beautiful land were the nations that make up the Blackfoot Confederacy.  She is a registered Social Worker and current student in the Masters of Narrative Therapy and Community Work program. She is interested in opportunities to make space for voices with lived experience and the power of collective documents.  
In summer 2022, Andrea Wilson was the narrative therapist in residence for TendHer, a program of mental resilience for 1000+ women across Iowa. She recently taught an Iowa Writers' House workshop on Narrative therapy and memoir writing with famed memoirist, Hope Edelman.
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