In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Avatar: The Last Airbender • Primer, Part 1
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The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which originally ran from 2005-2008, captured the hearts and minds of viewers around the world with its groundbreaking storytelling. With the live-action Netflix adaptation on the horizon, now is the perfect time to revisit the original series and rediscover what made it so special, as well as discuss hopes and concerns about how those aspects will translate to live-action. Riki and Paul join Matthew in exploring the show’s profound redemption arcs, compelling characters, and deep moral resonance.Note: there was so much to say, we had to split the episode into two parts! Special bonus content for members on the romances in the show will come at the end of part 2.Key points:
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
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- The panelists share their personal connections to the show and how they first experienced it, emphasizing its humor, heart, and weighty themes.
- An in-depth discussion of Zuko's redemption arc, one of the best ever portrayed, diving into his relationship with his uncle Iroh.
- Iroh as a model of wisdom, positivity, and nonviolence – was his turning his back on Zuko a calculated lesson or an emotional breaking point?
- Aang as the embodiment of childlike innocence and wonder amid dark, heavy themes of war and genocide.
- Balancing humor and heavy subject matter thoughtfully and resonantly
- Translating animated action and magical elements into believable live-action
- The different characters the audience deeply relates to and why
- First impressions vs. deeper appreciation after multiple rewatches
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
- Email: ✉️ Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
- 𝕏: EthicalPanda77
- Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
- Instagram: TheEthicalPanda
- TikTok: TheEthicalPanda
- Visit Superhero Ethics on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
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Sisällön tarjoaa TruStory FM and Superhero Ethics. TruStory FM and Superhero Ethics tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which originally ran from 2005-2008, captured the hearts and minds of viewers around the world with its groundbreaking storytelling. With the live-action Netflix adaptation on the horizon, now is the perfect time to revisit the original series and rediscover what made it so special, as well as discuss hopes and concerns about how those aspects will translate to live-action. Riki and Paul join Matthew in exploring the show’s profound redemption arcs, compelling characters, and deep moral resonance.Note: there was so much to say, we had to split the episode into two parts! Special bonus content for members on the romances in the show will come at the end of part 2.Key points:
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
…
continue reading
- The panelists share their personal connections to the show and how they first experienced it, emphasizing its humor, heart, and weighty themes.
- An in-depth discussion of Zuko's redemption arc, one of the best ever portrayed, diving into his relationship with his uncle Iroh.
- Iroh as a model of wisdom, positivity, and nonviolence – was his turning his back on Zuko a calculated lesson or an emotional breaking point?
- Aang as the embodiment of childlike innocence and wonder amid dark, heavy themes of war and genocide.
- Balancing humor and heavy subject matter thoughtfully and resonantly
- Translating animated action and magical elements into believable live-action
- The different characters the audience deeply relates to and why
- First impressions vs. deeper appreciation after multiple rewatches
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
- Email: ✉️ Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
- 𝕏: EthicalPanda77
- Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
- Instagram: TheEthicalPanda
- TikTok: TheEthicalPanda
- Visit Superhero Ethics on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
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