Does Jurassic Park (1993) contain insight into building a relationship with your mom? What does The Farewell (2019) say about navigating life, language, and identity when moving to a new country? What is a chosen family and what can Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) teach us about finding ours? Join host Levi Baer -an equity trainer, Black nerd, and curious fellow- to hear what he and guests can discover about who we are and how we move through the world, using movies as the lens. Episodes feature guests that range from high school friends, to work colleagues, to board game buddies, and even Levi’s romantic partner. Each guest selects a film that’s been influential in their life, and after watching it, the two sit down for a conversation that varies between silly and serious, but is always insightful. Please tune in if you share a love of psychology and sociology, and like to nerd out on what your favorite movies are really about.
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Levi and Marcus watch The Wiz (1978) and redefine the word home and how it relates to community, empathy, and ultimately being true to oneself through music and culture.
Levi and Evan La Ruffa talk about The Great Beauty (2013) and how it relates to all life has to offer, the good and the bad, and how it is all ephemerally beautiful.
Levi and Raquel watch Peewee's Big Adventure (1985) and along the way they talk about accepting others, accepting yourself, and stopping at nothing to get your bike back.
Levi and Roy discuss what Paid in Full (2002) says about hustle and opportunity, while reflecting on their own choices that allowed them to define and strive for a different version of success.
Levi and Eve Ewing talk about Spirited Away (2001) and dive into creativity, linear vs. non-linear storytelling, defining healthy boundaries, being content, and Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
Levi and Rajiv don't miss their shot to discuss Hamilton (2020) and get into what it says about creating with legacy in mind, finding permission to be yourself, and more.
Levi and Eujin Park talk about Clueless (1995) and discuss applying a critical lens to pop culture, white feminism, privilege, and more.
Levi and Dathan Brown talk about Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) and get into chosen family, the tensions between the heart and the system, and Kiwi humor.
Levi and Joe Buron talk about Jurassic Park (1993) and discuss Joe's relationship with his mother, dinosaur ethics, normal ethics, and what makes someone a hero.
Levi and Chloe Chen talk about The Farewell (2019) and along the way discuss language, duality of identity in America, and relationships with family and parents.
Take a glimpse into the new podcast with Levi Baer and explore psychology and sociology, and nerd out on what your favorite movies are really about.
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