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 • Episodes 7-8
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Matthew Fox reunites with guests Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe to wrap up their deep dive into Netflix's live action take on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Did the last two episodes stick the landing or fall short?In the intro, Matthew notes rising excitement across the four days while Riki felt genuine disappointment. Did Paul land closer to one side or the other?Key Discussion Questions:
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- Does Ken Leung deliver one of the all-time great villain performances as Admiral Zhao?
- Does condensing Katara's waterbending mastery arc shortchange her character growth?
- Do strong performances help the show transcend uneven writing at times? Is Dallas Liu's Prince Zuko a standout?
- Did shaping the show for a wider Netflix audience undermine quirks of the original that niche fans loved?
- Is the Zuko/Iroh dynamic enhanced by the tearful funeral scene?
- Was incorporating Northern Water Tribe sexism necessary?
- Should the missing backstory between Master Pakku and Gran Gran have been included?
- Will season two deviate more radically from the original animated series?
- Should training arcs be sacrosanct versus “gifted” natural talent?
- What direction could Azula's characterization and Lieutenant Jee's arc take?
- What other Avatar stories could shine in live action down the road?
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.
Matthew Fox reunites with guests Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe to wrap up their deep dive into Netflix's live action take on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Did the last two episodes stick the landing or fall short?In the intro, Matthew notes rising excitement across the four days while Riki felt genuine disappointment. Did Paul land closer to one side or the other?Key Discussion Questions:
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
- Does Ken Leung deliver one of the all-time great villain performances as Admiral Zhao?
- Does condensing Katara's waterbending mastery arc shortchange her character growth?
- Do strong performances help the show transcend uneven writing at times? Is Dallas Liu's Prince Zuko a standout?
- Did shaping the show for a wider Netflix audience undermine quirks of the original that niche fans loved?
- Is the Zuko/Iroh dynamic enhanced by the tearful funeral scene?
- Was incorporating Northern Water Tribe sexism necessary?
- Should the missing backstory between Master Pakku and Gran Gran have been included?
- Will season two deviate more radically from the original animated series?
- Should training arcs be sacrosanct versus “gifted” natural talent?
- What direction could Azula's characterization and Lieutenant Jee's arc take?
- What other Avatar stories could shine in live action down the road?
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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